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Community Renewal:Christ Is All in All

Jim Leffel
Colossians 3:10-17

As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ, not just as individuals but also as the corporate body of Christ. We are to put on the newness of Christ not merely as individuals but as a whole community. A renewed community thrives on grace, is united through love, cultivates peace, grows in truth, and reflects Christ to others.

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Colossians 3:10-17Col 3:10-17 Col 3:10-17By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/29/2021As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ, n...

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The Solution to Spiritual Starvation

James Rochford
1 Peter 1:23-2:3

The solution to spiritual starvation is to take in the Word of God on a regular basis just as we take in food to feed our bodies. Explore the Bible and discover what it claims it can do. Humble yourself and read the Word and you will discover it is transcendent truth, alive and active, and able to bring spiritual growth. Recognize your need for the Word and spend time in the Word and you will find yourself connecting with God.

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1 Peter 1:23-2:31 Pet 1:23-2:3 1Pet 1:23-2:3By James Rochford Teaching Date: 08/02/2021The solution to spiritual starvation is to take in...

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The Sin of Cynicism: Its Causes and Cures

James Rochford
Proverbs 9:12

Cynicism is the belief that people, organizations, and authorities are mainly driven by selfish motivations. But if we adopt this worldview and live by it, we and our loved ones will pay the price. As Proverbs 9:12 says "If you scoff at wisdom, you will be the one to suffer." Although we shouldn't be na?ve or gullible regarding the dangers of a fallen world, God shows us a different way: By transforming our minds, God can grow us into men and women who can courageously love others in a fallen world.\r\n

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1 Corinthians 13:7-7, Proverbs 9:12-121 Cor 13:7-7,Prov 9:12-12 1Cor 13:7-7, Prov 9:12-12By James Rochford Teaching Date: 07/17/2021Cynic...

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Battling Negativity

Conrad Hilario
Philippians 4:8-12

Paul instructs us in Philippians 4:8 to focus our minds on a list of very positive things. He is not expecting us to ignore negatives. He is commanding us to dwell on the positives to combat our negative bent. There are a lot of negative things in a fallen world and it is too easy to focus on them but Christians should be the most optimistic people in the world. Three things we can do to combat negativity are seek God's perspective, acknowledge out lack of control, and express gratitude.

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Philippians 4:8-12Phil 4:8-12 Phil 4:8-12By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 06/21/2021Paul instructs us in Philippians 4:8 to focus our min...

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How to Become Spiritually Stable

Chris Hearty
Philippians 4:1-9

\r\nPaul describes to the Philippians how to stand firm in the Lord. Experiencing the peace of God is one way of knowing that you are in the will of God. He lists seven ways we can become spiritually stable. Have unity and humility in relationships. Cultivate a heart of joy. Become a person that is easy to please. Live with expectancy that Jesus is returning soon. Replace anxiety with prayer. Think about the positive things listed in verse 8. The facts in our heads should become truth in our hearts and lead to action in our lives.

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Philippians 4:1-9Phil 4:1-9 Phil 4:1-9By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 06/21/2021\r\nPaul describes to the Philippians how to stand firm in...

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Dealing with Negativity and Cynicism

Scott Risley
Philippians 4:8-9

It seems that humans are innately biased toward negativity. Certainly, there is enough in this world that is negative. We are a fallen people living in a fallen world. But to focus on the negative is to deny the reality of a good God, a very good God. Christians have access to a reality that has overcome the evil in this world. Paul calls us not to focus on the negatives but on all the good things that come from God.

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Philippians 4:8-9Phil 4:8-9 Phil 4:8-9By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/14/2021It seems that humans are innately biased toward negativity...

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Dealing with Negativity

Dennis McCallum
Philippians 4:8

Paul is countering an existing bias humans have toward negativity. Fallen humans don't see reality accurately. They shift reality toward the negative. Some of the ways to deal with negativity are to acknowledge the negatives but also focus on the positives, get into the Word, and remember your history with God. Victory over negativity will light up your life, but it may need to re-won periodically.

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Philippians 4:8-8Phil 4:8-8 Phil 4:8-8By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/03/2021Paul is countering an existing bias humans have toward ...

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Joy in Unity

Jim Leffel
Philippians 1:27-2:10

As believers, we can commit deeply with one another because in God's world, truth is not relative. In the Body, we are striving together as fellow truth-seekers, rather than like in the world where everyone clashes over their disparate, personal truths. We experience a deeper unity because the bonds we share in Christ change us and we share the same Holy Spirit. Another source of unifying joy is the coming together to accomplish a cause that is greater than any one of us, and is worthy of our time and sacrifice.

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Philippians 1:27-2:10Phil 1:27-2:10 Phil 1:27-2:10By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/02/2021As believers, we can commit deeply with one anot...

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Jesus Tempted

Ryan Lowery
Matthew 4:1-21

Matthew 4 tells the story of Jesus' successful struggle against temptation in the wilderness, as he was confronted by Satan who sought to entice him. Satan used 3 approaches that are the same approaches he uses with us: the "lust of the eyes," the "lust of the flesh," and the "boastful pride of life." Jesus demonstrates how we can successfully counter the deception of temptation by knowing the truth, being on our guard, and fighting against it, in part, by examining our thinking.

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Matthew 4:1-21Matt 4:1-21 Matt 4:1-21By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 04/13/2021Matthew 4 tells the story of Jesus' successful struggle agai...

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