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Invisible War
Disciples Everywhere
Fear No More
Desperate for God
The Way of Faith
Coming Home
The Overwhelming Weight of God
The Healthy Soul
People Connections
The Supremacy of Christ
Essential Church
Selected Topics
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Servant Mothers
May 12, 2013 Mother's Day |
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1 Samuel 1:10-11, 19-28, Matthew 10:37-39
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| Mothering always seems to put holes in a woman's heart. They cannot be prevented, but the Lord provides some satisfying reasons to accept them as part of something greater. |
People Connections, Pt 14: The Larger Purpose
May 5, 2013 |
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Judges 4:1-16, 1 Cor 12:18-22
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| Sometimes life gives us strange bedfellows. Every such relationship is an act of divine providence to achieve some larger purpose. Will we get with the program or just try to change beds? |
The Way of Faith, Pt 19: Getting Holy
April 28, 2013 |
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1 Cor 6:9-11, Romans 12:1-2
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| The Bible says that without holiness no one will see the Lord. So how do we get it? |
Invisible War, Pt 9: Overcoming Opposition
April 21, 2013 |
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1 John 5:4-5;1 Thess 2:1-13
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| Jesus promised believers that there would be opposition--for certain. The key to our response is not fighting, but learning to be overcomers by faith. |
The Way of Faith, Pt 18: Running for God
April 07, 2013 |
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| The providence of God has set before you the terms of the race of faith. You may not feel up to it. You may wish it had come to someone else. God says in his word that he will get you through it. |
The Secret to Well-Being
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday |
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| Everyone wants well-being, but are we willing to do what God says in order to get it? |
Invisible War, Pt 8: Pushing Back
March 24, 2013 |
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| The Devil has a multitude of ways he is constantly pushing on us. Read this to learn a list of reasons why believers can and should be pushing back. |
End of Days, Pt 10: The Black Horse
March 17, 2013 |
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Revelation 6:5-6, 13:15-17,
2 Thessalonians 2:7-15
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| The Antichrist is going to wrench control of the world monetary system for himself, and we are now starting to see how he might do it. In the mean time, we have sound principles of finance to follow from God's word which protect us from many sorrows. |
Invisible War, Pt 7: Communication
March 10, 2013 |
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John 15:15, 16:13-15,
James 5:16
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| Good communication is crucial for success in war, and even more so in spiritual war. Learn about Jesus' model for communicating, what fouls us up, and how to fix it. |
Hastening the Return of Christ
March 3, 2013: Phil Skellie |
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"Be Light"
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Adventure in the Dark City
February 24, 2013: Alan Eggleton |
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"Be Light"
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| International worker, Alan Eggleton, describes his and Trish's work in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia where they lead a team effort to help people & build eternal relationships by means of a new Community Center. |
The Way of Faith, Pt 17: Working it Out
February 17, 2013 |
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Philippians 2:12,
Hebrews 11:4-16 |
| The lifestyle of faith puts us out of sync with the world--and sometimes our own expectations! How to work out a way to live by faith in this environment? |
Taking a Punch
February 10, 2013: Pastor Jeremy Andrews |
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Ephesians 6:10-17 |
| Sometimes life is going to punch us and it is going to hurt. How do we take a punch and keep on going with Joy in our hearts? We put on Jesus. |
The Way of Faith, Pt 16: Substance
February 03, 2013 |
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Hebrews 11:1-3 |
| Nothing is more common than for people to base the decisions of their lives on insubstantial evidence. Do Christians do any better? |
Baptism Now Saves You
January 27, 2013 |
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1 Peter 3:21-22, Ephesians 1:3-5, 2 Peter 1:1-11 |
| We all know Christians who have not been baptized, and we know that they are not going to hell. So what exactly is the significance of water baptism? |
Beyond Precious to Sacred
January 20, 2013: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday |
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Genesis 1:20-30, John 6:63-69; 14:16-19, Isaiah 44:14-18 |
| Loss of the knowledge of what is sacred has led to great loss of life, morality, and truth in the West. The only hope of restoring these things is for believers to know and teach the difference between precious and sacred. |
DIre Moments
January 13, 2013 |
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Matthew 10:16-31
Luke 22:35-38 |
| Dire moments eventually come upon all of us in a ruined world. Will you crumble or show up for the challenge in the power and wisdom of Christ? Here's how to get ready. |
Invisible War, Pt 6: Devil Talk
January 06, 2013 |
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Matthew 16:21-23
Ephesians 6:10-17 |
| Ever found yourself suddenly swamped with fear and discouragement? You may have been listening to devil talk. Find out how to identify it and defeat it in Christ. |
Finally, Beloved
December 30, 2012: Pastor Andrew Hawkins |
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1 Peter 3:8 |
Pastor Hawkins' final message to the congregation that he and Jean have loved, and in which they have ministered, for three decades. The characteristics of this church, which are listed in the text, are
highlighted: unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, tender hearts, and humble minds. |
Angel Talk
December 23, 2012 |
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Luke 2:1-20 |
| Lots of people claim to hear angels talk these days, offering conflicting claims about God, heaven, and salvation. I trust the ones God sent to announce the birth of Jesus Christ to tell me what I need to know. |
God With Skin
December 16, 2012 |
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Philippians 2:1-11 |
| The Christmas celebration makes the idea of the incarnation seem fun and accessible, but the reality of God showing up on the earth in human form is mind-blowing and personally challenging. Let this great truth impact your soul the way God meant for it to do. |
Invisible War, Pt 5: The Good Fight
December 2, 2012 |
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1 Timothy 6:6-16 |
| What exactly is the good fight of the faith? A great part of it is learning how to manage our desires. |
Invisible War, Pt 4: Enemy Tactics
November 25, 2012 |
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 |
| The Enemy of our souls likes to use certain tactics to distract, divert, and ultimately destroy us. Here are three of the most common and how to overcome them in Christ. |
Why DON'T I Say Thanks?
Thanksgiving Eve: Chaplain David Goodin |
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Luke 17:11-19 |
| God's grace is rich and beyond measure. Returning thanks to Him will open the door to more than you can imagine! |
Invisible War, Pt 3: Healings
November 18, 2012 |
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Isaiah 53:3-6, James 5:14-15, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:17-24 |
| Humans are unified beings, and when sin damaged our race, every part of us was harmed. The atonement for that sin by Christ on the cross is the wellspring for every kind of healing we need. |
Ministry to Postmodern People
November 11, 2012 |
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2 Samuel 12:1-7, Acts 19:8-9 |
| The Bible is full of great examples of different ways to help people come to faith. Postmodernity poses its own set of communication problems, but the answers are already available in the word of God. (For more information on the subject of Postmodernity, see Sin of the Century (11/10/2010) under Selected Topics). |
Are We in the Season of Jesus' Return? Pt 4
October 28, 2012 PM Elder Mark Patton |
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| In the final week of the series we will look at the remaining numerous other signs of the coming tribulation, including the preparation of the rebuilt Jewish Temple, the increase of pestilence and earthquakes, persecution of the church, growing apostasy and ecumenicalism, The increase of knowledge, communication, the technology for the mark of the beast and travel as well as many others. |
Invisible War, Pt 2: Taking Point
October 28, 2012 |
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Genesis 3:1-13 |
| Satan brings the invisible war to us when we are least ready and most vulnerable. We need not fear him, but do we even recognize that a battle has begun? |
Are We in the Season of Jesus' Return? Pt 3
October 21, 2012 PM Elder Mark Patton |
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| We continue looking at the signs of Jesus return as they relate to Israel and the Middle East. We will make the case for the regathering of present day Israel as fulfilled OT prophecy and make a close examination of the coming Biblical wars of Isaiah 17 and Ezekiel 38-39 and how we are currently seeing the stage set in our day. |
Invisible War, Pt 1: What Meets the Eye
October 21, 2012 |
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Numbers 22: 1-40 |
| Is seeing really believing? We know in science reality is not only what meets the eye. God's word tells us that invisible spiritual realities impact us every day. |
Are We in the Season of Jesus' Return? Pt 2
October 14, 2012 PM Elder Mark Patton |
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| We began looking at the signs of Jesus returns that relate to the tribulation period that included watching the march toward globalism, the loss of American sovereignty, the coming economic worldwide melt down based on our examination of Revelation chapter 6 and Matthew 24. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 7: Building Joshua
October 14, 2012 |
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Exodus 17:8-13, Numbers 27:15-23 |
| You will be relieved to see that it is no individual's job to build a disciple. In fact, that is something only God can do. Read this to find out how it works. |
Are We in the Season of Jesus' Return? Pt 1
October 7, 2012 PM Elder Mark Patton |
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| An examination of the reasons believers should study end time prophecy as it relates to the rapture of the church, including what should be a strong desire for the bride of Christ (the church) to be reunited with the Bride Groom. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 6: Development Cycle B
October 7, 2012 |
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Numbers 13:21-33, 14:1-19 |
| The evangelical church in the West is sliding backward while most of us try to skid by without employing the normal means of personal discipleship for developing believers. Read this to learn how to complete the cycle. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 5: Development Cycle A
September 23, 2012 |
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Numbers 13:1-20 |
| Why do so many Christians have head knowledge about God which does not seem to change their lives very much? This study of the development cycle for disciples in the life of Moses explains. |
The Supremacy of Christ, Pt 18: Healer King
September 16, 2012 |
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Matthew 8:1-17 |
| Jesus Christ worked carefully to display the truth of his messiahship before announcing it. His healing hands fulfill the prophecy that the King of Israel would be known by them. |
Finding Your Connection
September 09, 2012 |
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Ephesians 2:9-11 |
| The most influential meme of our time is that you are alone in the world, no one is coming to help you, you must make your own destiny, and don't bother praying about it. Ephesians 2:9-11 reveals an answer for all of that and more. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 4: Imitation, Elaboration, Innovation
September 02, 2012 |
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1 Corinthians 4:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-6, Acts 13:1-6 |
| The hierarchy of discipleship helps us understand how to go to the next level with the Lord. It also teaches us how to help others grow. Much better than fumbling around! |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 3: Wet Cement
August 26, 2012 |
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Proverbs 22:4-6, 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 |
| Parents have more influence in making disciples than anyone else--but the clock is ticking! These principles apply to discipling people other than children as well. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 2: Making Worshipers
August 19, 2012 |
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1 Timothy 2:8, John 4:7-38 |
| Making disciples means making believers. But how can we tell if someone is genuinely a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ? They worship. |
Disciples Everywhere, Pt 1: Being The Lesson
August 12, 2012 |
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Malachi 1:11, 2 Corinthians 3 |
| What are disciples supposed to be doing? Making more of us! Living the truths we seek to share with others is where we start. |
Running For Your Life
April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday |
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| What does it take to get you out of your chair? For what would you get up and run? These spiritual realities will do that for us! |
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