Elkins Alliance Church: Recent Episodes

Elkins Alliance Church

Messages preached at Elkins Alliance Church in Elkins, WV.

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Anthony Stringi shares the story of father/general, Douglas MacArther. Then we discuss the weight and responsibility of fatherhood.

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Tim walks us through a biblical outlook on generosity

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Abram believed the promises of God and it was credited to him as righteousness. What does that mean for us today?

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We look at the story of Abram and his interaction with the mysterious Melchizedek.

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Our role in the Kingdom is to know the father and love like Him.

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We look at the Abraham's beginning, the faith and the fear that drove this great man.

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We take a deep dive into the crowds' response to Jesus during the Holy Week.

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We learn from the post flood world about idolatry and pride.

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We look at the story of the flood and faithfulness of Noah

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We see in the story of Cain and Abel, two paths offered to every person.

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We look at the original sin and its consequences.

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We look at the way things were meant to be.

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We look at Jesus' teaching on righteous judgment.

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Tim leads us through biblical encounters with Jesus and the responses that come from them.

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We must learn to ask better questions when it comes to our finances.

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We learn to ask better questions about the way we approach the work the Lord has given us.

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We are challenged to ask better questions when it comes to our physical health.

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We learn from the scriptures how to become healthier in our relationships.

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We look at spiritual disciplines through a new lens.

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We look at the importance of learning to ask better questions.

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We are challenged to focus on becoming more difficult to offend in the coming year.

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We look at the Christmas story as the people involved might have experienced it.

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We wrap up our series on the Spiritual Gifts that God gives to each of His children.

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The Lord gives gifts to His people for use in building up His Church. The more we understand them, the more we can walk in them.

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A short message to kick off our time of giving thanks as a family.

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To be fully involved in Kingdom Life we must understand and utilize our Spiritual Gifts

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We look at some commonly misunderstood spiritual gifts

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We attempt to take a nuanced look at the gift of tongues

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We look at the sometimes uncomfortable Spiritual gift of Prophecy.

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We look at the gifts of Shepherding and Leadership/Administration

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We look at the spiritual gifts of Faith and Giving.

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We try to better understand the gifts of Service and Mercy.

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Before we jump into studying specific gifts the Spirit gives, we look at some cautions found in the Bible.

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We seek to gain basic understanding of what Spiritual Gifts are and why God gave them to us.

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Because of Christ’s sacrifice for all mankind, we must set aside differences of race, pedigree, politics, and class to join together with one heart and mind, among our local body and around the world, to worship God—unified in diversity—for this pleases Him.

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How do we move forward now that we’ve brought these topics into the light?

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We discuss what the Word of God says on the sensitive topics of Abortion and Infertility.

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We look at the sensitive topic of sexual identity and orientation.

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We discuss the dangers of pornography and how to walk in freedom from it.

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Breaden helps us understand how we are to endure suffering in this life.

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Breaden helps to understand our call to endure suffering.

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We look at the heavy topics of Self-harm and Suicide ideation

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We seek the Lord for a healthy relationship and our bodies.

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We look at the stigmas surrounding mental health, especially anxiety and depression.

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We discuss the taboo of Spiritual Warfare.

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We take a look at the reality of Hell

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We look at the way the Lord calls us to seek Him for the miraculous.

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Joel Engstrom shares with the church.

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We look at the costs of seeking the Kingdom of God ahead of any earthly political camp.

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We must learn to untangle our Christian identity from our political views.

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We look at the story of Peter and Cornelius to remember the Lord sending His Holy Spirit on His children.

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We take a look at differing creation theories within the Church.

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We discuss how to receive God’s all-surpassing love for us.

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How do we handle spiritual leaders that disqualify themselves from ministry?

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We discuss the biblical role of a woman in society, the home and in the church.

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We try to distinguish the biblical role of a man from the stereotypes that are widely believed.

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We look at the taboo of talking about our sin in the Church

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We remember that it is His resurrection that brings power to our faith.

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We look at God's purpose for suffering in our lives.

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For too long doubts in our faith have been treated as taboo in His Church.

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We discuss the Lord's view on finances.

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We are challenged to press into know Christ, not settling for knowing about Him.

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We discuss alcohol in the Bible and what it means to make wise choices.

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If we are going to engage in “taboo” conversations, we must learn to engage them with humility.

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To be a disciple is to be on mission with the King, we discuss what that is and what makes it difficult.

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We have been called into loving relationship with Jesus for the purpose of becoming like Him.

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Understanding the value of godly relationships in our lives.

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As disciples we are called into loving relationship with Jesus.

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A disciple is one who is called by Christ.

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We look at the life of King David to see his growth from pride toward grace.

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We must be familiar with the Old Testament to fully appreciate what’s written in the New Testament, so that we learn how to await Christ’s second coming with longing and with hope.

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We remember the Father’s love for us during the Christmas season.

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God calls His people to joy, regardless of circumstances.

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Brian Hayes shares of message of hope in Christ.

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How do we live well in an incredibly abundant place and time?

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Why is rest so difficult for the people of God to lay our hands on?

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How do we handle the anxieties of life?

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God’s name is more than a moniker, and He will act to protect His reputation. We must not take up the Name in vain.

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In Psalm 46 the Psalmist exclaims the greatness of God as a mighty fortress for his people. He describes how in chaos, God is an ever-present fortress and in peace, God is establishing his city. All this shows why God’s people have reason to be still.

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Brian Hayes challenges us from the life and ministry of Jesus from Matthew 15:21-28.

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Jesus encourages us to not just hear His words but to put them into action.

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Jesus warns His followers of the difficulties of following Him.

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Breaden Mangham shares the stories that have led him to follow Jesus on mission.

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Is God really a good father that we can trust?

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Jesus warns us about carrying a judgmental heart toward others.

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Jesus challenges us not to settle for the things of this earth but instead to pursue the things of heaven.

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Can we really trust God to take care of our needs?

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Jesus challenges us not to practice our righteousness of the praise of people.

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Jesus teaches us to be people of grace and truth just like our heavenly Father.

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Jesus uses adultery and lust to teach about the destructive nature of sin.

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"You've heard it said, 'Do not murder'. But I tell you..."

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Jesus teaches on the fulfilling of the Old Testament and the righteousness the God requires from His people.

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We celebrate the Alliance Kids ministry and look at 4 more beatitudes of Jesus.

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We look at the first 3 of Jesus' beatitudes.

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We find ourselves in the story of King David and Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son.

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We discuss our adoption into the family of God and the parallels of adoption in our families.

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We are reminded of our identity as the children of God.

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A parenting panel discussing parenting adult children.

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We hear from a panel of parents on their experience during the teenage stage of parenting.

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We host a panel discussion on parenting in the elementary years.

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We discuss the early years of parenting and how to make the most of them.(Unfortunately the audio for the panel discussion was lost for this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

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We look at the role of physical intimacy in our marriages

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God is calling us to grow in shared stewardship of our finances.

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We look at healthy ways to handle conflict in relationships

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We look at the biblical view of the role of a wife

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We begin to look at our God-given roles in marriage, specifically the role of husband.

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We look at the impact that our expectations have on our relationships. Do we know what our expectations are? Are they healthy or unhealthy, realistic or unrealistic...?

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We look at two truths that have the potential to transform evangelism.

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We look at common obstacles we face when it comes to sharing to faith.

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We view Christmas though the lens of Redemptive History.

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Christmas reminds of the presence of God in the difficulties of life.

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Advent points us toward Jesus' return.

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We look at the two different Christmas experiences shown in Luke 2.

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A short message on Thanksgiving leading into a time of giving thanks.

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We discuss how the Lord’s return should effect our lives.

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We look at the function of the local church.

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We attempt to answer the question, “What is the Church?”

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We look at the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer

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What does it mean to believe in Jesus?

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We look at the origin of mankind and it’s final destination.

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The Lord loves to redeem people and their stories.

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We discuss the importance of the authority of Scripture

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A practical definition of a disciple

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We look at the 3rd statement in our statement of faith, focusing on the indwelling Holy Spirit.

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We look at our second statement of faith focused on the person of Jesus Christ.

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We look at the first Statement of Faith of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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We explore Jesus promise of an easy yoke and a light burden.

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The importance of repentance in walking in the Good Way

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We are challenged to find the Good Way and to walk in it from Jeremiah 6:16

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Paul and Barnabas sent out from Antioch

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Spaces of new beginnings and new ways of thinking

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We must stand firm on the authority of the Word in these perilous times.

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We host a panel discussion on what it means to live a life of hospitality.

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How do we know when people are ready to hear the Good News of Jesus?

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4 ways to create space to havre Spiritual Conversations.

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We look at Spiritual Conversation Killers that can end opportunities to share Jesus with someone.

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We learn the value of belief in the Lord's promises through Mary's song

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If we are going to reach our changing culture with the Good News of Jesus, we have to reframe the way we present it to them.

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The world around us is chaining like never before, the Church must change if we want to continue to meet the needs of people.

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We must be aware of our tendency toward comfort sins when we feel stuck.

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How should we conduct ourselves in seasons of dryness or depression.

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How do we get stuck in life and faith?

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We explore what the church is meant to be as well as its purpose on the earth.

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We must learn to deal with conflict in a mature, biblical way if the world is going see Christ through our relationships.

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Healthy relationships are about giving, not taking.

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Healthy Relationships are at the core of everything we are to be about.

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Our freedom in Christ expressed in daily spiritual rhythms

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Lessons from Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abendago

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We begin a look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us move forward in our relationship with the Lord in the new year.

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We begin a look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us move forward in our relationship with the Lord in the new year.

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We begin a look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us move forward in our relationship with the Lord in the new year.

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Christmas is meant to be a time to refocus our lives on what is most important

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We ask the questions:

How do we get more involved in Kingdom Life? Why get involved in Kingdom Life?

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We ask the questions: Who is the Kingdom of God for? When is the Kingdom of God?

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We ask the question: What is the Kingdom of God?

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We look at the disciples response to Jesus' empty tomb.

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We see how God was moving on the darkest day

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Jesus goes on trial before Pilate

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Jesus is betrayed in the garden and illegally tried for blasphemy.

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We look at the way that Jesus prioritized relationships in His life and ministry. How can this lead us in ordering our lives?

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We follow the story of Peter's denial of Jesus and Jesus' restoration of Peter.

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Jesus teaching his disciples the meaning of communion

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Mary anoints Jesus with perfume in preparation for His burial.

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Jesus warns His followers to remain alert while they await His return.

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Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the suffering of His followers

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Jesus draws our attention to the gift of a poor widow.

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Jesus warns the people against leaders and teachers that use them for their own gain.

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Jesus answers the question, “What is the greatest commandment?”

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Jesus calls His followers to deeper faith and trust in Him

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Israel's divisive leaders attempt to trap Jesus

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Pastor Mark Epperson shares a message with us from Hebrews 5

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The Pharisees question Jesus' authority in the temple.

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Practical tips to grow in kingdom power in prayer

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We learn about God’s Shalom from Jesus’ parable about the Prodigal Son

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We take a look at the celebrations of baptism and communion

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If we are going to become the people of God that each of us is called to be, we must wrestle with what to do with suffering.

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The fear of the Lord is a missing component from many's faith. Without learning to walk in the fear of the Lord, we will never become the fully developed disciples we are called to be.

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Parables are confusing for most of us. Why would Jesus choose to use this method of teaching when it confused so many of His listeners.

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Jesus was more than just a teacher, His life had an undeniable authority that couldn't be missed. What does that mean for today?

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We take a look at what a life of following Jesus looks like?

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When we look at the gospel that Jesus presented, we may be surprised to find that is different than the gospel many of us were presented with.

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We look at the impact of the firm foundation of a God-given identity.

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If we are going to read the scriptures well, we must understand some background to the books. Who wrote it? Who were they writing to? What was going on at the time?

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Many churches in America have lost their drive for mission. We have become too inward focused. We believe God is calling us to lift our gaze and see the harvest all around us.

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We are often told that our lives should look like Jesus', but what does that mean? How do we know if we are making progress?

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In the Great Commission Jesus gave the command and ministry of disciple making to every believer. It is not the job of the "church" or of programs. We are called to walk in intentional relationships with people toward transformation.

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When the Lord makes His presence known to us, we must engage with Him. He is calling us into partnership and transformation.

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The presence of God is the only thing that separates us from the world around us. We must learn to practice living with expectation of the divine in our every day.

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We, as the Church, have outsourced justice for far too long. We've waited for political parties or government agencies to advance the cause of justice. It is the responsibility of each believer to see that justice is lived out in their sphere of influence.

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There is always a cost to following Jesus. In our current climate of racial tension, what will it cost to partner with the King.

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Believing that every person as value in the Kingdom. How should the Church respond in this time of racial tension?

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If we are going to be the Church God is calling us to be, we need to prioritize the mission He has called us to. God has called us to see every person involved in Kingdom Life.

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We are all called to move from "church attenders" toward "Kingdom Partnership"

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How many times have we missed what the Lord might say to us because of the noise of life. How many times have we missed hearing the Father speak life and identity over us because we were too busy defending ourselves or building our own reputation. May we learn to stop, be silent and receive from the Father.

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Simplicity may be one of the hardest disciplines to master in our current cultural climate. We are constantly reminded of all the things we need and don't have, or of how life would be better if we just added... We are called to a simple life with a simple focus on the Kingdom of God.

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A challenge to carry rhythms of rest with us into this “new normal”

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Some tools to help us grow in the practice of the study of Scripture. How do reflection and discussion help us study the Word of God?

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A quick, introductory look into Elkins Alliance Church's vision & values.

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A look into the difficult to understand practice of fasting.

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A challenge not to waste this time of stillness but to grow and become stronger.

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Some practical steps to help us grow in the discipline of prayer.

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Many have suffered a loss of identity with this shelter at home crisis.

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A look at the discipline of Meditation and how it can help us in our spiritual growth.

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A message on the good news of Easter

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A message to remind of the power of Good Friday and instructions for communion at home.

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We’ve all lost things during this pandemic. Some were big and some were small. All are worth grieving.

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A story from the life of Elijah and a Michael W. Smith song remind of the Lord's presence, even in the midst of dark circumstances.

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The digital world is a mix of blessing and curses. During a time when we are sheltered at home, the digital world allows us to connect with friends and loved ones. It also brings a host of dangers to our finger tips. We must remain alert.

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A short encouragement not to give into worry during a time of pandemic.

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David Fox shares parts of his story and how prayer changes everything.

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Principles we must understand if we are going to master self-control

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Self-control is a "must have" in the pursuit of health, in any area of your life. Without it, there is no chance of lasting success.

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To truly experience the fullness of Kingdom Life, we have to learn to be healthy in every area of life. Kingdom Life isn't just a "spiritual" thing, it's a whole life thing.

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Rick Romano from Mission 2535 challenges us and shares stories of what God is doing in the Dominican Republic.

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Some practical tools to help us grow spiritually.

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A look at what true Biblical community looks like

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If we are going to have healthy community we have to learn how to have healthy conflict.

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There are a lot of wrong ideas about what community is in our culture. Let's search together to find true Biblical community.

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As followers of Jesus, do we really need Christian community?

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We look forward to the time Jesus will return in the flesh and discuss our role in the earth until that day.

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We are challenged not to miss the real reason for the Christmas season

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The story of God on earth isn't finished. It didn't end when Jesus ascended. It continues today, though us, His people.

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A message on the gifts of Healings and Miracles

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Without the gifts of Teaching and Evangelism the Church will wonder and become ineffective in the mission given to her by God.

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A message on the gifts of Discernment, Knowledge and Wisdom

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Tongues is probably the most controversial Gift of the Spirit. One of the most controversial topics of any kind in the Church today. Should it be?

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Prophecy is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented gifts in the church. We hope bring some clarity to the gift and its use.

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A message on the gifts of Shepherding, Apostleship and Leadership

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A message on the gifts of Faith, Giving and Exhortation

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We dive in to look at two of the most undervalued gifts at work in the church today.

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Spiritual gifts can be used to harm without a foundation of maturity and love.

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Spiritual Gifts can be divisive and confusing. In this message we attempt to bring clarity to the way the Church should approach the use of these gifts.