Living a Legacy: Recent Episodes
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Living a Legacy is a weekly 24-minute Bible-teaching program featuring Dr. Crawford Loritts with a goal to bring about spiritual awakening and maturity in the body of Christ through a clear message from God’s Word.
Crawford Loritts makes the statement that here in America, we’re in the preface of the book when it comes to persecution. In the second half of “It’s Coming,” he outlines what we’re to do when persecution comes. The goal is to glorify God in it all.
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Crawford makes the statement that here in America, we’re in the preface of the book when it comes to persecution. Our western world “bubble” keeps us from feeling the heat many of brothers and sisters feel each day in other countries. In this message Crawford refers to Kirby Anderson’s, “10 Stages of the Decline of a Nation.”
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In part 1 of “Empowered and Released”, Crawford took us to the time Jesus gave his disciples power to deliver the message of repentance and salvation. Here in part 2, we’ll begin to understand who we are and the tools we possess. Jesus expects us to move out with the message too.
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This is a transition place in Matthew in terms of how Jesus relates to his disciples. They’ve been in the classroom up to this point and now its hands on. This is the time for them to experience being used by God in order to gain confidence and not blow it in the future. Bottom line to this passage is this: God wants to use us.
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Matt 9:18-34 I What do the four encounters with Jesus in this passage have in common? What ties these stories together? The passage illustrates four desperate people, four encounters with Jesus and four miracles. In the second part of this message, Crawford shares four lessons we can learn from these stories.
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Matthew 9:9-13 I Dr. Crawford Loritts concludes the message, “Go Where you Are Needed” by offering four ways to reach out to marginalized people with the hope of the Gospel.
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Matthew 9:9-13 I Have you ever felt like you are spending a lot of time with Christians and you’re losing your ability to love and relate to those around you who are not followers of Christ? In this program Crawford Loritts shares seven barriers that prevent us from expressing the heart and love of the Lord Jesus to lost people.
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It’s part two of “What We Really Need.” Crawford continues to look at the paralytic man brought to Jesus by friends. We’ll examine points three and four in the message:
- In God's Presence There Is No Need (Matt. 9:3-7)
- We Need To Glorify God (Matt. 9:8)
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Dr. Crawford Loritts looks at the story of the paralytic man being lowered from a roof into a home so that Jesus could heal him. What does the story say about the friends who brought the man? What does it say about the miracles performed by Jesus? It’s Part 1 of “What We Really Need.”
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In Part 2 of “Unrivaled Power”, Dr. Crawford Loritts describes how believers can become influenced by demonic strongholds. He’ll offer 6 ways to help ensure that the doors exposing us to Satan’s influence remain closed. From Matthew 8:28-34.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts warns of demons and the devil. In the first part of his message, “Unrivaled Power,” Crawford warns that as followers of Christ, we are not to open ourselves up to demonic activity, we are to use discernment when viewing movies and entertainment and we’re to avoid horoscopes and communication with the dead.
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In the second half of “He Can Calm My Storm,” Crawford helps us understand why God puts us through storms and how to make the most of them, spiritually.
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Today we read the account of the disciples and Jesus experiencing the storm at sea. This literal event is also a portrait of what the Christian life is all about and how God Himself develops us. We’ll learn that faith cannot exist without uncertainty, adversity, and crisis.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts explains that to follow Christ means to fully and completely identify with Him. Discipleship means a single focus. No distractions. Our extensive study of Matthew has continued for several weeks and is worth the listen and relisten! Make sure to check back here, subscribe to our podcast and continue to work our way through this important Gospel account.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts says that becoming a disciple of Jesus requires a decisive commitment. You have to decide. Jesus does not call for incrementalism. He does not call you to wander your way into this thing. He does not call for you to process your way into this. To become a disciple means in some many words, you have no control over your life. It’s a life-long journey. You make the decision decisively, but it is a life-long journey. Our study in Matthew continues today.
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Last week, Dr. Crawford Loritts helped us see how hope causes us to look past our brokenness. This week he looks at how hope causes us to yield to the authority of Jesus Christ. We’ll see how submission to Christ played a role in the healing of a leper and of a Roman Centurion’s servant.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts says looking past our brokenness is one of the first steps in finding the power of hope. He also explains some unique aspects of two powerful miracles performed by Jesus.
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The second part of Dr. Crawford Loritts’ message “Built to Last” highlights the importance of obeying God’s truth. Heed the warning! Don’t be like the foolish man who built his house on the sand. God’s truth is the only sure foundation for life.
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What does an empty tomb, a walk with a stranger, and an uninvited dinner guest have in common? Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to Luke’s gospel to provide the answer. It’s a look at three special encounters in the Easter message, “From Fragile Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence.”
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Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to Jesus closing thoughts expressed in the Sermon on the Mount. As we come to the high point of the last two paragraphs, Jesus is calling for a decision or choice. What will you build your life upon?
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Spiritual fruit should consistently be seen in the lives of true followers of Christ. For one to have a legitimate relationship with Jesus Christ, over time something about Jesus is going to show up in his or her life. Something about His supernatural life is going to be reproduced in them. Are others seeing that fruit in you?
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Jesus is wrapping up the Sermon on the Mount. He offers some sobering words about our relationship with Him. Do we really know him? The most important crucial reality of our total existence is the assurance of our relationship with Christ, for if we get that wrong, there is too much at stake. An important message from Crawford Loritts.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts says that in this passage Jesus is condensing everything He has said in the Sermon on the Mount to two basic things. They are:
- Keep it simple.
- Keep it tight.
Don't make Christianity complicated. Find out more on today's program!
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues with his series, “For His Kingdom.” In the first part of the message titled, “It’s Up To You,” Crawford highlights Jesus’ teaching about what it means to be a true disciple of Christ. It requires intentionality and authenticity when living out our faith.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his message, “Get After It” with a look at how we’re to pray expectantly and rest in God.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues in his series, “For His Kingdom,” with a message about what Jesus says prayer should all be about. In the first part of the message, “Get After It,” Crawford looks at fervent, intentional prayer.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts presents part two of “Who Made You The Judge?” The guidelines to keep in mind...that we get what we give!
Let's get started with today's program. Here's Crawford
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Dr. Crawford Loritts presents part one of “Who Made You the Judge.” Crawford clarifies what Jesus meant in Matthew 7:1 when He told his disciples not to judge. Crawford shares the first two of five principles we should keep in mind about this passage.
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In part two of “Don’t Be Anxious,” Dr. Crawford Loritts explains four commitments Jesus calls us to as found in Matt 6. Anxiety, it's in the minds of many. Let's go now to God's Word for help on today's Living a Legacy.
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In part one of “Passing the Test,” Dr. Crawford Loritts took us to Matthew 4:1-11, to describe how Jesus passed his test of temptation in the wilderness. In this second part, Crawford talks about how we pass our test.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts speaks about overcoming anxiety. In this first part of the message he defines anxiety and explains its effect on us. He concludes by highlighting four commitments Jesus calls us to. Those will be developed in detail in the second half of the message next week.
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There is a direct relationship between how we handle our resources and our true spirituality. In this message, Crawford explains what Jesus means when He says that we’re to go beyond the performance of the scribes and Pharisees. It’s as if Jesus is saying here, “Look, I need to tell you something.” “How you handle your resources and how you handle what God places in your heart is an indication of how close you are to my heart.”
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Matt 6:19-24 I There is a direct relationship between how we handle our resources and our true spirituality. In this message, Crawford explains what Jesus means when He says that we’re to go beyond the performance of the scribes and Pharisees. It’s as if Jesus is saying here, “Look, I need to tell you something.” “How you handle your resources and how you handle what God places in your heart is an indication of how close you are to my heart.”
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Matthew 6:1-18 I Part 2 of “Don’t Show Off.” The message of these 18 verses is simply this: Don't show off. Don't use spiritual disciplines to promote yourself. In this passage, Jesus is not necessarily talking about running from recognition, but he does say it’s wrong to do something for the recognition.
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Matthew 6:1-18 I The message of these 18 verses is simply this: Don't show off. Don't use spiritual disciplines to promote yourself. Are you blowing your trumpet a little bit too much? Do you really want everybody to know how spiritually mature you are? Jesus is not necessarily talking about running from recognition. It’s wrong when you do something for the recognition.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts shares the second part of his message, “An Uncommon Love.” There’s nothing easy about loving our enemies. Crawford reminds us it is only done through the power of the Holy Spirit within us. It’s another great lesson Jesus taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount and it’s one for us to learn as well.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts explains how to take the godly approach when loving our enemies. It all begins with reflecting God’s unconditional love when facing ridicule and mistreatment. Be ready to turn in your Bible to Matthew 5:43-48.
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Crawford is leading us through a series of messages called, “For His Kingdom”… it’s a study in the NT book of Matthew. In a few moments, we’ll hear the rest of the message Crawford began last week about retaliation. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were known to pull this on occasion in order to maintain their perverted desire to manipulate people while appearing to be righteous. But before we get to the rest of the message let’s check in with Crawford real quick here. We’re in Matthew 5: 38 thru 42. Crawford, we’re seeing how Jesus has been outlining several ways in which the Scribes and Pharisees come up short in their religious posturing. Here’s Crawford speaking to the congregation of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA. Part 2 of his message titled, A Good Fight here on Living a Legacy.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts looks at Jesus teaching about retaliating against those who do wrong to us. As Americans we’re quick to threaten legal action, to demean, to retaliate with angry speech on social media. The question for followers of Christ though is do we want to be right or do we want to be Kingdom people and relinquish our rights for the cause of Christ?
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In Part 2 of “Is Your Word Enough?” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that when it comes to God’s agenda, some things are not ours to promise. Don’t use the authority of God’s name to rubber stamp things you want to see accomplished. Let the integrity of your life validate the decisions you make. Let your “yes” mean yes and your “no” mean no.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts provides another one of Jesus Christ’s illustrations to His followers indicating how the Scribes and Pharisees portray a false righteousness through their use of oaths and how they wrongly use God’s name. In Part 1 of “Is Your Word Enough?”, Crawford reminds us that our word should be true and trustworthy.
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In part 2 of “Divorce,” Dr. Crawford Loritts explains what God thinks of divorce and under what circumstances it is tolerated. Crawford also offers suggestions on how to move on after divorce.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts takes a look at Jesus teaching about divorce. In part one of his message, Crawford outlines God’s vision and purpose for marriage.
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In Part 2 of “See No Evil,” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns of the potential devastation of sexual sin. He offers five suggestions on how to minimize the temptation to lust.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts presents part one of his message, “See No Evil.” In this passage in the gospel of Matthew, Crawford says this is some of the most direct, harsh language you will ever read coming from the mouth of Jesus. When you read these words, you come to the startling, stark conclusion that Jesus is horrifically serious about lust and sexual sin.
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In part 2 of “Angry?” Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that excessive anger can leave shrapnel effecting generations to come. Unnecessary anger must always be followed up with an attempt to reconcile.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his series in Matthew with a look at Jesus’ phrase, “unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Crawford begins to list 6 illustrations of such righteousness, beginning with excessive anger.
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We're told to follow the 10 Commandments, but when we try we find we cannot keep them. The Commandments are there to show how much we need God. Jesus fulfilled the Law in His death, burial and resurrection. Therefore, we live in gratitude to God for His Grace in allowing us to live righteously through the power of His Holy Spirit.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts warns that grace has been abused and law has been minimized. We have some wrong assumptions about the place of the law in the Christian life and the place of grace in the Christian life. God is the same in the Old Testament as He is in the New Testament. The standards are the same. How God relates to us, having maintained His standard, is different.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his message, “Tasty and Bright.” It’s a look at Matthew chapter 5 and Jesus’ teaching about being salt and light in the culture. Crawford encourages us to make Christ’s love very visible in our lives. The result will be that God’s light will shine in the darkness.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his series in the gospel of Matthew with a look at what it means to be salt and light in our culture. Crawford reminds us that as followers of Christ we need to be attractive in our demeanor and visible in our influence.
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Dr. Crawford Loritts helps us see the potential for happiness in the Beatitudes of Matthew 5. It’s an insightful look at our life conditions and the resulting promise of God’s faithfulness.
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Crawford Loritts highlights The Beatitudes in Matthew 5, calling this one of the most popular passages in the Bible. From this text, Crawford suggests that happiness can come from unexpected places and conditions.
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Part 2 of “Getting on Board” Matt.: 4:19-25. Crawford Loritts takes us to the unfolding of Jesus public ministry. Jesus is on His way to declaring the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God in the midst of humanity. Crawford emphasizes that to follow Jesus means to make a firm decision to do so. It’s not something we take steps toward. And when Jesus calls, we need to be moving with Him. No delay. We were born to follow Christ.
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We’re in a series called “For His Kingdom,” a study in the gospel of Matthew. This message is titled, “Passing the Test.” Our speaker, Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to Matthew 4:1-11, to describe how Jesus passed His test of temptation in the wilderness. In part two we’ll look at how we can pass our test.
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Its part two of the message, “Set the Stage,” from Crawford Loritts’ series, “For His Kingdom, a study in Matthew.” We’re learning from the life of John the Baptist. Through John we understand that as followers of Christ, we’re to be clear in our message, we’re to have courage and we need to be humble in promoting God’s Kingdom.
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This week on Living a Legacy with Crawford Loritts, Crawford begins a new series in the Gospel of Matthew called, “For His Kingdom.” In part 1 of this week’s message titled, “Set the Stage”, Crawford describes how John the Baptist was the “warm up act” for the main event, Jesus.
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- John 21:5-19 / No doubt you know a fellow Christian who has fallen morally. Ever said to yourself, “that person is going to be put on a shelf, they’ll no longer be useful to God.” But is that a fair assessment? It depends on how sin is dealt with. Have we overlooked some important biblical guidelines, important directives in dealing with the serious failures of brothers or sisters in Christ?
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- John 21:5-19 / Peter’s betrayal of Jesus after Jesus was arrested and taken away to be tried and crucified was a betrayal of massive proportions. How could he betray God’s own Son? And yet Peter was given a chance for redemption and forgiveness. Think your mistake, your sin is so bad that it can’t be forgiven? Not so!
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Hebrews 12:14-17 / Crawford Loritts wraps up his multi-program series on “Revival.” We’ve learned that revival involves the recovering of Scripture, it is dominated by repentance, and it is dominated by rejoicing. In this program, Crawford shares more about the effect of bitterness on revival.
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Hebrews 12:14-17 / There is more to bitterness than meets the eye and it can result in damaged relationships. Bitterness can drag us down and prevent us from experiencing personal spiritual renewal. Crawford Loritts warns us about God’s view of bitterness.
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Series: "Give us Life - Revival"
- Psalm 42 / Are we thirsty to know God better? To know His Word? To make his Gospel known to those around us? Dr. Crawford Loritts shares five ways to cultivate a thirst for God in the second half of his message, “Thirst – It’s a Matter of Life and Death.”
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Psalm 42 / God has wired our bodies to tell us when we need to hydrate. We get thirsty. Failure to meet this need can result in dizziness, headache, fatigue or worse. Scripture provides a parallel picture of our need for spiritual hydration. We’re weak and ineffective without it. Crawford Loritts begins to list four reasons why we should thirst for God.
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Hosea 5-6 / Crawford Loritts continues his series on “Revival.” In this program he’ll take us again to Hosea chapters 5-6. What keeps us from experiencing revival? What do we deprive ourselves of when we fail to seek spiritual renewal? Crawford discusses four key words from our scripture passage that will help us better understand the elements of revival.
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Hosea 5-6 / When we experience true revival, we have corrected thinking about just who God is and what He expects of us. That realization gives us a new perspective on life and how we live it. Crawford Loritts says we need to “get back in the high life again.” Join our study.
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Psalm 80 / “We need revival!” We hear that often at church or on Christian radio or TV. We hear it and no doubt agree with it, but do we really know what it means or what that would look like? Why do we need revival? Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to Psalm 80 to help answer these questions.
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Series: "Give Us Life - Revival"
- Psalm 80 / The words “spiritual revival” can create many mind pictures. But what is Biblical revival? Does it depend on a certain experience? Can it be scheduled or created? Dr. Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in Part 1 of his message, “The Vertical.”
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- 1 Corinthians 15:3-11 / If you’re a Christian, following Jesus faithfully, the question of his validity is well behind you. You’re convinced Jesus was who said he was because of what he's done in your life. To become a Christian doesn’t mean one commits intellectual suicide. Christians know why they believe. The facts are there. The proof is there. Crawford Lorrits examines this in his Easter Message.
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- Revelation 2 / Crawford Loritts offers the 2nd part of his message, “Recapturing Your First Love.” Revelation 2 contains a stark warning for followers of Christ to not forsake the love we first had for the Lord. We may be involved in many good programs at church or ministries throughout our communities, but if love for Jesus is not central, we’re laboring in vain. Crawford Loritts helps us evaluate just where we stand with the Lord.
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- Revelation 2 / It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the outwardly visible part of our Christian lives and fail to maintain a warm and growing relationship with our heavenly Father. It’s never a good idea to neglect the One in whom our life’s direction rests. Do we need to return to our first love for the Lord?
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- Ephesians 4:11-16 / In the second part of his message, “Discovering Your Spiritual Gift,” Crawford Loritts lists three questions to ask to help identify your spiritual gift. He then suggests four things to keep in mind when beginning to use your gift.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- Ephesians 4:11-16 / God has given each one of his children a spiritual gift or gifts. But what are they, and what do we do with them? Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his series on “Spiritual Gifts.” In this message, he explains what the gifts are for and how to know which one or ones we possess.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- Multiple Scripture References / Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his message on the gift of “Miracles.” We’ll look at how Jesus and his disciples used miracles for the purpose of pointing to something yet to come. Those given the gift of “Miracles” should never bring attention to themselves. Miracles should always point to the glory and power of God.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- Multiple Scripture References / We’re in a series of messages looking at some of the more controversial gifts of the Spirit known as the “Sign Gifts.” Those would include the gifts of Tongues, Prophecy, Healings and Miracles. In this program, Dr. Crawford Loritts looks further into healings and miracles.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- 1 Corinthians 12 / Crawford Loritts continues his study of 1 Corinthians 12, looking at the Apostle Paul’s teaching about the gifts of Healings and Miracles. Crawford says it’s important to note that all instances of miracles in Scripture are signs, pointing to the authority and glory of God. The attention should never be upon those possessing the gift of healing.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- 1 Corinthians 12 / Dr. Crawford Loritts continues his study on miracles and healings. He says these spiritual gifts offer "signs" and are not the destination. What does that mean? Crawford's current series is titled, “Spiritual Gifts.” We’ll get clarity on this often misunderstood and sometimes distorted issue.
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- 1 Corinthians 14 / If you’re a new believer in Jesus, the “Gifts of the Spirit” may be something unfamiliar to you. Or, maybe you’ve followed the Lord for years but spiritual gifts are a somewhat foggy area of your faith. Crawford Loritts takes us to the book of 1 Corinthians to help us get a handle on these very special gifts. We’ll look more at the gifts of “Tongues” and “Prophecy.”
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Series: "Spiritual Gifts"
- 1 Corinthians 14 / Dr. Crawford Loritts begins his series on "Spiritual Gifts." He’ll teach about each gift and add clarity to the confusion we sometimes experience within the Body of Christ. This program begins to look at the gifts of “Tongues” and “Prophecy.”
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Series: "Kingdom Living"
- John 4:4 / The true Body of Christ is made up of all races, ethnicities, and nationalities. We are family, brothers and sisters in Christ. We have a common heavenly Father. Unfortunately, some within the Body demonstrate prejudice, arrogance, and pride. Crawford Loritts challenges us to be rid of these attitudes and celebrate our diversity. Its Part 2 of his message, “Should We Choose Who We Love?”
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Series: "Kingdom Living"
- John 4:4 / In recent years, many evangelical churches have attempted to put a focused beam of attention on ethnic diversity within the Body of Christ. Dr. Crawford Loritts addresses this topic in his next message in the series, "Kingdom Living." He's quick to point out that churches focused on diversity should not take their cues from culture but rather follow the model of Christ.
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Series: "Kingdom Living"
- Titus 2 / Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to the New Testament book of Titus to consider why we serve as Kingdom people. Part of that service involves reaching out to others and trying to meet needs.
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Series: "Kingdom Living"
- Titus 2 / Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to the New Testament book of Titus to consider why we serve as Kingdom people. Do we often make it a point to reach out to others? Do we try to identify needs and attempt to meet them?
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- Ephesians 6:10-18 / Its Part 2 of Dr. Crawford Loritts’ message, “Dressed and Ready to Go.” We’re looking at the need to put on the armor of God each day to be ready for Satan’s attacks in the new year.
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- Ephesians 6:10-18 / Dr. Crawford Loritts challenges us to be spiritually prepared for the enemy’s attacks in the new year. We’ll look at the nature of the warrior, the war, and the wardrobe.
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Series: "What a Savior"
- Isaiah 53: 1-7 / Our thoughts of Christmas reflect on lights, meals, family, presents and music. But at the heart of Christmas is God’s plan for heavenly intervention. Someone sent to redirect our lives, to rescue us from coming eternal destruction. And in that rescue plan was the need for a sacrifice as payment for the sins of the world. Crawford Loritts takes us to Isaiah 53 in his message, “His Sacrifice.”
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Series: "What a Savior"
- Titus 3:3 / When Jesus came as a baby, even in his infancy he began a mercy mission. He was not just to be a symbol of righteousness and goodness, but he came to deliver us from our moral mess and to offer a miraculous makeover. Crawford Loritts takes us to Titus chapter 3 for the message, “Our Deliverer.”
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- Col 1:27-29 / How does one become spiritually mature? Crawford Loritts says it begins with having our lives dominated by the Fruit of the Spirit. The result is a passion for Jesus and a passion for his mission.
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- Col 1:27-29 / The Apostle Paul made it quite clear in the book of Colossians that his passion for the Gospel and his love for Jesus Christ motivated everything he did. Crawford Loritts examines the nature of that passion and encourages us to pursue Christ with that same degree of diligence.
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Series: "Always Generous"
- 2 Cor 9: / Dr. Crawford Loritts challenges us not to depend on misguided teaching about planting “spiritual seed” to harvest personal financial gain. As a follower of Christ, do you believe you will receive God’s grace for your situation? Do you have a strong level of confidence in God’s ability to meet your needs? When it comes to personal wealth and prosperity, might you ask yourself, "when is enough, enough?"
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Series: "Always Generous"
- 2 Cor 9: / Most of us will admit that it would be nice sometimes to be a bit more prosperous. Some make it their primary ambition to obtain wealth. But for followers of Christ, what’s to be the right view of prosperity? Did God put us on earth to see how much we could attain for our own enjoyment, or did he intend for us to use our financial resources for a higher purpose?
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Series: "Always Generous"
- 2 Cor 8:1-5 / As followers of Christ, we know that generosity is a word not limited to finances. It is to be the very motivation of our hearts because of what Jesus Christ has done within us. He has given us a new nature, one that reaches out to others to bless them by meeting needs.
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Series: "Always Generous"
- 2 Cor 8:1-5 / Generosity isn’t about money. It’s what’s at the very heart of a generous person. Join us as Dr. Crawford Loritts helps us look in the mirror to examine what’s at the heart of our motivations.
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- The Bible is clear about the topic of abortion. God values human life, period. To avoid this fact reveals a weakness in one’s view of God. But there’s a warning to those who center on one element of this topic. God’s value of human life far exceeds those who are within the womb. We must show compassion to all who are created in God’s image. In this program, Crawford Loritts unveils four foundational questions which will shed light on God’s insight into the value of human life.
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- In 1973 the United States Supreme Court decision in Roe vrs. Wade made abortion legal in America. In 2022, The Supreme Court reversed that decision. Today the arguments for and against abound. Its time once again to see what God's Word says about it. Join Dr. Crawford Loritts for part 1 of the message, "In Honor of Life." He'll examine four questions the Bible specifically addresses about abortion.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 16 / This is the final message in Dr. Crawford Loritts' series, "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans." He suggests that we need to stop reading the Bible from an emotional perspective. He challenges us to become serious students of the Book. We don’t need a Bible college diploma or seminary degree to have a healthy handle on Truth.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 16 / Truth matters. The apostle Paul, writing to Christians in Rome makes that very clear. In this study, Dr. Crawford Loritts takes us to Romans chapter 16. Crawford says we tend to approach biblical truth from a benefit perspective, but we need to let truth stand on its own and then live accordingly.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 15 / The Apostle Paul admonishes us to keep progressing in our spiritual growth which will enhance our relationship with the Lord and with each other. But what does normal spiritual development look like and how do we keep it a priority?
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 15 / As we grow in Christ we’re expected to mature spiritually, getting to know God better through the study of His Word. We’re also to become more Christ-like in our relationships. That’s what the apostle Paul teaches in Romans 15. Crawford Loritts challenges us to move toward maturity, which often involves sacrificing preferences and the “in it for me” mentality.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 14:1-13 / In Romans chapter 14, Paul the Apostle clearly states that in Christ, we’re not bound by the legalistic patterns of behavior devised by the Scribes and Pharisees of his time. Nor are we to be bound by legalistic patterns foisted on believers today. We have freedoms in Christ, but those freedoms are to be enjoyed within the guidelines of Scripture and certainly with sensitivity to those who struggle with personal and spiritual battles. Are we aware of these guidelines?
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 14:1-13 / We’ve all known them… Christians who have convictions about certain issues and tend to project those convictions on others. Crawford Loritts points out that every follower of Jesus is held accountable to the objective statements in Scripture. But do we hold ill feelings toward those believers who see freedom in some situations? Are we guilty of judgmental attitudes?
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 13:1-7 / Scripture is clear about obeying authority. Yes, there are times when we must disobey, because to comply would violate the commands of the Bible. But when obeying authority is valid, we display a very powerful force within culture, that of cooperation and goodwill. The apostle Paul reminds us that no society can thrive without leadership and order.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 13:1-7 / There’s a noticeable change in the mindset of some within our culture regarding laws, authority and civility. In some places, we’re seeing the unraveling of common respect and decency. History has proven that no society can thrive without leadership and order. That’s the teaching of the apostle Paul in Romans chapter 13. Crawford Loritts takes us through it.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 12: / As followers of Jesus, we’re to intentionally use the gifts and abilities God has given to us in order to propel the gospel forward. For you that gift might be evangelism, for others, hospitality, maybe even providing clarity in understanding passages of Scripture. But as we’ve been learning from our study of Romans, we need to become effective servants, utilizing those and other gifts and abilities.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 12 / Being a follower of Christ means that we should become very familiar with the word, “service.” In fact, Crawford Loritts says that every follower of Jesus Christ is given the high, noble calling to serve. But keep in mind, it’s pricey.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 12:3-8 / In Part 2 of At Your Service, Crawford Loritts continues to share three ways to identify God-given abilities we’re to develop according to Romans 12. The first two are that we must have an accurate self-perception AND we need to stay connected with His community. In this program the third point, we need to make our contribution.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 12:3-8 / What has God primarily given to you to use and develop? Effective service for Him begins with understanding the tools that naturally fit into your hands. Crawford Loritts introduces two of three points to use in identifying the ability God has given to you to develop.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 11/ Despite the failings of the nation of Israel throughout history, it is clear that God never gave up on it and never will. The implication is that despite our many failures, God won’t give up on us either. In fact, all are included in God’s plan for the blessings of Israel. We are grafted in. This should make us worship Him in awe.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 11/ God always finishes what He starts. It was true for the nation of Israel and it’s true for each of us today. Crawford Loritts says we need to examine 3 key statements in Romans 11. The first, Israel has not been rejected. The second, Gentiles have been included in God’s plan. The third statement, God has a future focus.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 10:14-17/ God has given us the privilege of sharing the Gospel. And as we’re learning in Crawford’s current series in the book of Romans, we’re to have a mindset of communicating the Gospel with urgency. Life is uncertain. Death often comes at the most unexpected times. People need to know of God’s rescue plan of salvation.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 10:14-17/ It comes without warning... you go about a normal day at work, at home, at school and suddenly, wham, you’re rocked by a horrible tragedy. Why? Sometimes God is sending a wake-up call to realign priorities in view of eternity. To refocus on why we are here. To call his people closer to Him. Let’s take a look at the link between tragedies and the urgency of the Gospel.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 8 / No true follower of Jesus Christ wants to be ruled by their negative inner desires. To do so would reveal a very weak commitment to Christ, if one at all. God did not leave us defenseless in our waging war with the flesh. Jesus’ resurrection power is available. Are we willing to access it?
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- Proverbs 17:6 / Happy Father’s Day! Join our study as we celebrate dads and learn what the Bible says about being great fathers, doing what dads do. The main component of that? Reflecting the character of God. Crawford will share 7 ways God relates to us which should translate into how dads should relate to their families.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 6,7,8 / Christians, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, have been given a new nature. Although they still have the capacity to intentionally do what is wrong, they don’t have to if they rely on God’s power to resist. Do you rely on that power?
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 6,7,8 / The way to great joy and freedom is to understand that apart from God’s pathway, we’re in prison. We have to be desperate. Are you looking for joy and freedom? Do you feel imprisoned? Let’s explore this condition of desperation.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 5 / God is a God of grace. We’ve heard that before. The danger comes when we just hear those words but don’t really and fully understand them. God's grace is a gift far greater than what we can imagine. Crawford Loritts looks at three important benefits of grace.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 5 / Romans is a revealing book. It’s opening chapters describe God’s diagnosis of the human condition. In this program we come to the topic of God’s grace. We’ll learn that it's free. We don’t earn it. We express it because of God’s mercy. In part one of "Right and at Peace," Crawford examines the first two of three benefits of grace. They are "peace" and "access."
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 4 / Faith. It's such a part of our Christian vocabulary, but how much do we really practice it when life throws us a curve? Will our faith in God stand firm when doubt and fear come? Well fortunately there are people in the Bible who knew about doubt and fear. They couldn't see the end result, yet they plunged deep into faith in God for confidence and direction. One of those people was Abraham and we have much to learn from him.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 4 / Abraham was credited with righteousness by God, even before the incarnation. Why? Because of faith. And Crawford Loritts reminds us it is that same faith which allows us to be saved today. Join us for part one of the message, “Abraham: A Portrait of Faith. ”
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 3:21 / The willful sin of mankind brought on the wrath of God, but in God’s love and mercy the penalty for our sin was paid. How and why? Join Crawford Loritts in our continuing study of the book of Romans. Explore the four main ways God provided for our redemption.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 3:21 / The book of Romans makes it clear where we stand with God regarding our salvation. God has met His requirements. There’s no works allowed. Our study reveals that God has taken the initiative, he offers an invitation, and he reveals his motivation.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans"
- Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / Crawford Loritts states that the opening chapters of Romans reveal God’s diagnosis of the human condition. Crawford sees two main pillars represented. The first one reveals the case for "God’s Wrath." The second pillar examines what Crawford calls, “The Tragic Hand-over.” Both pillars must be clearly examined in order to understand how God views sin.
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Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans
- Romans 1:18 - 3:20 / It’s easy to settle into a viewpoint that assumes God will overlook our willful desire to do things we know displease Him. But that’s not a Biblical viewpoint. In fact, it’s dangerous. God is love but He’s also holy. He will not wink at sin.
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- Luke 24 / What does an empty tomb, a walk with a stranger, and an uninvited dinner guest have in common? Dr Crawford Loritts takes us to Luke’s gospel to provide the answer. It’s a look at three special encounters in the Easter message titled, “From Fragile Doubt to Unshakeable Confidence.”
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- Genesis 1:26-28 / Why did God prioritize the family? Because the family is God's primary model for illustrating his principles to the world. Crawford Loritts reminds us that as parents we must guard against abdicating our role as the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids. Let’s see how we can overcome that tendency in our continued study of Genesis chapter 1.
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- Genesis 1:26-28 / We are blessed to have a number of spiritual resources available to our children. We have wonderful Sunday school programs, Christian camps, Christian schools, and Bible memory clubs. But Crawford Loritts reminds us that ultimately it’s our responsibility as parents to be the primary facilitators of spiritual input with our kids.
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- Rev 7, 20 / We are often reminded about how we need to talk to people about God. But Dr. Crawford Loritts was impressed by a well-known author’s take on it. That author suggested that we first need to talk to God about people. Crawford asks, “do we regularly request that God gives us a genuine concern for the lost?”
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- 1 Peter 5:6 / As believers, we often fail to understand how to survive the difficulties, the storms that come into our lives. How can we emerge from them and still stand? There are spiritual resources available, but we need to understand how to apply them.
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- 1 Peter 5:6 / The ability to stand or be strong hinges on your willingness to admit you can’t do either on your own. You need the power of God. Join us for Crawford's two-part message, “Still Standing.”
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Romans 8 / Check the news headlines today and you might just conclude there is little to have confidence in. We attempt to exist in the midst of instability. Is there hope? Where can we find rock solid confidence? Thankfully we can find it in the God who created us. This program concludes Crawford's series, "Rock Solid Confidence."
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Romans 8 / In this program, Crawford Loritts begins to list 7 questions we must consider according to our Romans chapter 8 text. These questions are important in helping us see why we can put full confidence in God.
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Philippians 4:10 / Confidence in Jesus is a choice. Crawford Loritts lists 5 decisions we must make according to Philippians chapter 4. We must start with Christ, surrender to Christ, serve like Christ, be satisfied in and with Christ, and be sustained in Christ.
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Philippians 4:10 / Have you taken time recently to think about how God has blessed you? When you do, you’ll find that his unfailing track record gives you confidence in believing that he knows what’s best for you.
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Hebrews 10:35-36 / It’s not our natural tendency to think it’s a gift when God withholds or delays fulfilling our prayerful requests. We want him to honor them NOW. When God withholds things from us, it’s not because he’s mean; it’s because he knows what’s best for us. Delay helps us see his timing and builds stability.
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Hebrews 10:35-36 / What gives you confidence that God is working in and through the circumstances of your life? Faith is built on what we know and understand to be true about God and His Word. Join us for Crawford’s series on what is it that gives us, “Rock Solid Confidence.”
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Romans 4:16 / What is enduring faith? How does that relate to having rock solid confidence in who you are as a child of God? Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in his series, “Rock Solid Confidence.”
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Series: "Rock Solid Confidence"
- Romans 4:16 / We begin a series looking at how we can maintain “Rock Solid Confidence” in our walk with Christ. If you’ve been lacking in confidence in who you are or what you do, maybe it’s time to change your perspective and examine the true source of your confidence. What better time to start than here at the beginning of a new year!
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Series: "The Glory of Christmas"
- Mark 9 / Crawford Loritts continues to look at three incredible events in the life of Jesus, events which underscored three aspects of His glory. Those events were the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man.
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Series: "The Glory of Christmas"
- Mark 9 / When Jesus was born in that stable in Bethlehem, he was already the Son of God. He didn’t become the Son of God. He didn’t grow up to become the Messiah, he was the Messiah - at birth. Crawford examines three incredible events in the life of Jesus, which underscore three aspects of His glory. Those events are the transfiguration, the raising of Lazarus from the dead, and the healing of the paralyzed man.
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Series: "The Glory of Christmas"
- Luke 2 / When Jesus was on earth, he didn’t hang out with royalty. He hung out with society’s outcasts. Those who were despised and ignored. Why? Because as Jesus said, he came to seek and to save those who were lost, those who needed him most. In the Christmas story, perhaps that’s why the angel appeared before shepherds and not Kings. And what those shepherds experienced was astounding.
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- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / How much time are we spending in God’s Word? For the Psalmist David, God’s Word was everything to him. It provided comfort, wisdom, inspiration, and strength. We’ll see how David’s love for God’s Word provides a framework in which to examine our own love of Scripture.
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- Psalm 19, 2 Tim 3:16 / The Bible… how do you view it? Is it God’s Word or is it to you, just a history book, offering good advice or interesting stories? It’s important to know what God says about the Bible and the warning he gives when we disrespect it.
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples"
- Romans 12:1-8 / When you use the gifts God has given you, do you feel the freedom, fulfillment, and joy that comes with that? When we all use our gifts and abilities, the body of Christ functions as it should.
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples."
- Romans 12:1-8 / When you hear the word “Stewardship” do you feel a sense of uneasiness? Do your thoughts go to whether or not you’re regularly supporting the church financially? Well, Stewardship isn’t just linked to how often you are giving in the offering plate at church or online. Stewardship involves your gifts and abilities and how you’re using them to give effective balance to your local fellowship of believers.
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples."
- Joshua 1:1-11 / Are you biblically and spiritually courageous? Is your faith firmly in God? The Old Testament character Joshua learned how important it was to be courageous. He had to be, taking on the mantle of Moses. His new role required great wisdom and a constant trust in God. What are the lessons we can learn?
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples."
- Joshua 1:1-11 / Do you have courage? Biblical and spiritual courage? Crawford Loritts examines the life of Joshua to discover the source of his courage in leading the nation of Israel.
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples."
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ We’re learning why it’s so important to live in full dependence upon God so as to not slip and fall spiritually over things that could easily diminish our effectiveness for Christ.
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Series: "Be Disciples. Make Disciples."
- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ Is it possible to drown in shallow water as it relates to our spiritual walk? What happens when we begin to reside apart from the fellowship and accountability of other believers? Bible teacher Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in the message, “Don’t Drown in Shallow Water.”
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- 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 / Evangelism. As believers, we know sharing the Gospel is to be part of our walk with Christ. In last week’s message, Crawford Loritts listed the first three of seven reasons why sharing our faith is essential. He shares the remaining four in this broadcast.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 / Dr. Crawford Loritts shares the first three of seven Biblical reasons why we should be sharing our faith.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- Matthew 25:14-30 / The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 isn’t so much a lesson on good investing as it is about faithfully using the gifts God has given us. So are we using the gifts and abilities God has given us for His glory and to further His kingdom?
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- Matthew 25:14-30 / Lasting change and impact are rarely the result of momentary flash and flare. It is that time tested, consistently displayed life quality of faithfulness that tends to really stand out. Crawford Loritts takes a look at that in this program.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- Hebrews 11 / Crawford is explaining three incredible statements that the writer of Hebrews makes in chapter 11. In the last program, Crawford highlighted the first statement, “Faith is the Confident Reality of the Future.” More on that and the remaining two statements in this program.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- Heb 11: / When things seem to slow down in our spiritual lives, could it be that we are placing more emphasis in our efforts and not those of God? Do we have full confidence in His ability to lead us? Crawford continues his series looking at what he calls the “big rocks’ that we need to stand firmly upon.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- John 7:37-39 / As followers of Christ, the Holy Spirit shouldn’t be a distant thought in our minds. He needs to fill us, every day. He needs to be in control of our thoughts and actions. And when we let Him, He provides the power for living.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- John 7:37-39 / As a believer, does your behavior right now reflect the control of the Holy Spirit? Are you consciously aware of His control? It’s worth considering. After all, scripture commands us to be “filled with the Spirit” at all times. How can we do that? Crawford Loritts shares some helpful steps.
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- John 17:20-26 / The unity we display as believers can have a huge impact on those who are seeking the Savior. Discord becomes a distraction. So how can we better nurture unity among ourselves? That’s the focus in the second half of Crawford’s message titled, “Unity.”
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Series: "Big Rocks"
- John 17:20-26 / God’s supernatural power allows Believers to be unified in Christ, in spite of cultural differences, political viewpoints, and opinions on any given number of issues. John 17 teaches us that this unity in Christ has the power to attract others to the Gospel.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 28:16-20/ What is the primary role of Christians today? If you read Matthew chapter 28, you’d have to conclude it’s all about sharing the Gospel and making disciples. So how are we doing with that? Join us as Crawford concludes his series in the book of Matthew called, “For His Kingdom.”
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 28:16-20/ Today’s program takes us to Matthew 28 with a message titled, “Why We Are Here.” Crawford will challenge us with the thought that if our lives are built around any other purpose than God’s purpose, then we don’t have a purpose. We were created to serve Christ and invest in His kingdom.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 25:14-19/ Our lives are busy, no doubt. But how much time are we investing into the development of the gifts and abilities God has given to us for kingdom work? Are we being faithful with what God has given? Crawford Loritts shares the 2nd part of his message looking at The Parable of the Talents.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 25:14-19/ Crawford Loritts teaches from The Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25. We’ll learn that God has entrusted us with gifts and abilities that He expects us to use for His glory. How well are we investing in these gifts? Are we being faithful in the use of them?
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 25 / Jesus’ parable about the ten virgins and their lamps found in Matthew chapter 25, is not just an interesting story. The parable is a warning about being ready for the return of Jesus. It asks us to take a good look within to see if we really know the Lord and are ready to be with Him. We’ll continue Crawford’s message from last week titled, “Living Ready.”
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 25 / This Bible passage records the familiar parable about the ten virgins and the lampstands. One of the dangers of familiarity with Bible stories is that in time, we tend to overlook key elements. "Living Ready" will re-focus our understanding of this familiar Bible text, helping us grasp its full meaning. In this message, Crawford asks a very important question.
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- 1 Cor 16 / Crawford Loritts shares a Father's Day message from 1 Corinthians chapter 16. It’s a look at what Biblical manhood should look like. Is manhood vanishing? We’ll explore that in this message.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 24 / Crawford Loritts has often said that we, as American Christians tend to have a consumer mindset when it comes to our spiritual lives. We see God as somewhat of a “life assistant.” We call on Him for help with relationships, health issues, finances, whatever. We expect Him to fit our agenda rather than committing to work with His. It’s time to rearrange our thinking, to consider what it truly means to be kingdom seekers. Are we prepared for the return of Jesus Christ?
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 24 / When was the last time you thought about the end of life as we know it? The Christmas story records the first coming of Jesus, as a baby. But the Bible predicts a time when the Lord Jesus Christ will come again, to receive to himself those both dead and alive who have accepted God’s redemption plan. Those who have been born again. When He comes, life on earth will change drastically, and very quickly.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 23 / Matthew 23 records what many believe is Jesus’ most direct condemnation of the religious elite of his day. With righteous indignation he confronted their hypocrisy and lack of humility. In this study, Crawford will remind us that Christian hypocrisy is a huge barrier to those who need to see Christ in our lives.
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Series: "For His Kingdom"
- Matthew 23 / Today’s passage marks an “enough is enough” point in Jesus’ dealings with the scribes, Pharisees and religious leaders who sought to find fault with him. Crawford will highlight seven denunciations spoken against these hypocritical and conniving leaders.
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- Exodus 17 / There are no glitzy televised annual awards for their contribution to the Kingdom. No stage lights and doting “fans.” No book signings and red carpets. For them it’s often a no recognition, “under the radar” daily attempt to teach and represent Christ in other parts of the world. These heroes of the faith are our missionaries. Let’s readjust our thinking about who they are and how they connect with us.
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- Ever said to yourself, “I sure wish I could hear from God directly concerning this question or issue in my life.” We’ve all been there at some point. But is it possible to hear from God? The answer is yes, but we must understand what the Bible says about that. Crawford Loritts guides us through the ways in which God speaks to us.
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- Ever hear someone say that God spoke to them directly regarding a certain problem or issue? How about a preacher on TV who says, “God just told me that everyone watching right now needs to do thus and so.” How can we be sure God has really spoken to someone? To us? Let’s examine that today in Crawford’s message, “How to Hear from God.”
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 5 :1-11 / We wrap up our series, “Navigating Life’s Challenges,” with Crawford’s message from 1 Peter chapter 5. In this text, Peter encouraged the spiritual leaders in the churches to offer needed hope and help to believers enduring persecution from the Roman government. He challenged these spiritual leaders to lead with much care, reflecting the desired destination.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 5 :1-11 / Last week, Crawford shared the message, “Marked by Grace,” in which he explained what God’s grace means to the follower of Christ, especially in times of persecution. In this message, Crawford shares about how leaders are often born during times of severe adversity.
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- Luke 24:1-12 / Crawford shares a marvelous, intriguing story from Luke 24 about the women who came to the tomb of the Lord Jesus. They came for one reason and then left totally transformed. Crawford presents 5 scenes in the account described by Luke.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 4:1-11 / We're studying the book of 1 Peter. The Christians in Peter’s day understood the word “challenges.” They suffered severe persecution under the emperor, Nero. Peter’s letter encouraged those believers to represent the love of Christ before their persecutors. He called upon them to embrace the grace God had abundantly poured out to them.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 4:1-11 / Crawford is leading us through a multi-part series looking at the book of 1 Peter. It’s a sobering yet insightful study about how God’s people can thrive, even under persecution. The Christians to whom Peter was writing were undergoing tremendous hostility under the reign of Roman Emperor, Nero. Peter encouraged those believers to represent the love of Christ before their persecutors. To seek the power of God to sustain them.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 3:8 – 4:12 / 1 Peter has much to say about suffering, because Peter wrote to Christians undergoing tremendous persecution. Peter encouraged those believers to live out Christ before their persecutors in order to demonstrate the hope and joy they had in the reality of their coming eternal heavenly destiny. Crawford reminds us that we are to live out Christ in times of difficulty too.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 3:8 – 4:12 / Why do we have to suffer? Well, we’ve all asked that question at some point. Maybe you’re asking it now because of something you’re going through. Could it be that suffering plays a role far greater than we could possibly imagine? Crawford Loritts shares 4 basic reasons for suffering.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 3:1-7 / What are the roles of a husband and wife in marriage? It’s important to understand what scripture says and not to absorb cultural influences. Crawford Loritts spells out God’s design for a thriving marriage.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 3:1-7 / It may be a new realization for you - that marriage is to be a portrait of the work and message of Jesus Christ. How you get along positively as a couple, can be a window into God’s relationship with His Church. Crawford Loritts continues his study in 1 Peter, teaching us how to “Navigate Life’s Challenges.”
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 2:13-15 / Do you feel yourself reacting angrily to the cultural changes around you? What does the Bible say about our role toward those who oppose the principles and commands of Scripture? Join us as we continue in Crawford’s series, “Navigating Life’s Challenges,” a study in 1st Peter.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 2:13-15 / Despite what you may hear from some preachers on radio or TV, Jesus never promised that Christians would enjoy a life of comfort and ease. Jesus’ own life proved that. The clarity of the Gospel is often displayed through those who endure and stay faithful to Christ when the hard times come.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 2:2-12 / For many of us, the word “holiness” brings a degree of uneasiness, because we know that we’re never quite where we need to be with it. So how can we change that? Crawford Loritts takes us to our study in 1 Peter with the message, “Holiness as Our Identity.”
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 2:2-12 / Have you ever thought about how holiness could be part of your identity? Not just looking holy or acting holy, but its a part of who you are? That’s our theme in this program as Crawford continues in his series, "Navigating Life's Challenges."
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 1:13-25 / How is your “holiness” factor today? You may not have given it much thought. But the truth is, the pursuit of holiness shouldn’t be a back burner issue. God himself has said, “Be holy as I am holy.” Crawford Loritts brings that topic into sharper focus with the second part of his message, “The Hope of Holiness."
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 1:13-25 / “Holiness” can be a difficult word to absorb because it almost always speaks to our weakness in demonstrating it. Well, the truth is we will never be fully holy until we’re in Heaven, but we can choose to seek God’s power in pursuing holiness each day.
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 1:3-12 / Prosperity preachers say that if you invest in God’s ministry, you’ll be rewarded with good health, wealth and happiness. But that’s not what the Bible teaches. Bad things do come to dedicated Christians. Difficulty comes to those who faithfully read their Bibles and pray. Could it be that difficulty and suffering in the Christian life are actually gifts to us?
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Series: "Navigating Life's Challenges"
- 1 Peter 1:3-12 / Crawford Loritts begins a new series in the book of 1 Peter. He’ll help us understand the role of suffering and how to approach God when difficulties come.
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Series: "More Than We Expected"
- John 3:16 / Dr. Crawford Loritts suggests that there are 7 aspects of God’s love found in John 3:16. All of them link together to provide the complete story of Christmas.
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Series: "More Than We Expected"
- Luke 2:10-12 / We hear a lot about joy at Christmastime. As believers, we’re given the gift of joy. But is joy the same as happiness? Not according to our study today. Joy is built on a solid, lasting foundation.
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Series: "More Than We Expected"
- Romans 5:1-5 / Of the many gifts God has given us as believers, the gift of hope is perhaps one of the most assuring. Confident hope provides the foundation for ever-growing faith in God. Crawford explains the depth of the word, “hope” in the Bible.
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- Matthew 6:9-13 / How important is prayer in your life? The truth is, for many followers of Christ, prayer is one of their most neglected resources. Crawford Loritts says there are four aspects of prayer that should be at the forefront of our thinking. We should realize that we are praying to a Person, we are to pray for His plan, we should pray for his provision, and pray for His protection.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Kings 2:1-4 / Crawford Loritts wraps up his series, “The Pursuit of God’s Heart” by asking some key questions. What responsibility has God placed in your hands? What are you doing with it? What epitaph will describe your life in Christ?
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Kings 2:1-4 / As King David lay on his deathbed, he gave three important charges to his son, Solomon, heir to the throne. Solomon was to live courageously, obediently, and faithfully. What does that say about the way we’re to live?
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Kings 2:1-4 / What things would we change if we could live from the grave backwards? In this study, we’ll see that David took an overview of his life as he lay on his deathbed. He prepared to pass the torch on to his son, Solomon. David recounted the things the Lord had taught him, pointing to “Footprints in the Sand.”
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 2 Samuel 11:1 – 12:31/ In this message by Crawford Loritts, we experience the failure of one of God’s choicest servants, David. David tried to cover up an act of adultery and a resulting pregnancy. That cover up didn’t work, which led him to take more drastic action…. murder. David was warned not to pursue this trail of sin, but he didn’t listen. His life would never be the same.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 2 Samuel 11:1 – 12:31/ As much as our sinful hearts want to tell us it is not true, the Bible says there isa serious cost to sin. Once we’re fully convinced of that, our spiritual lives can begin to move in a positive direction. We continue to look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 11. Crawford explains how this passage reflects some of the darkest days in David’s life, dark because of David’s sin.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 30:1-31 / There were times of victory for David, but he also experienced discouragement. In this message, Crawford takes us to what was probably one of the lowest points in David’s life. And that discouragement could only be relieved through knowing that God was setting forth a particular path for David.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 18:6-16 / Not everyone will except our victories or accomplishments with warm hearts. We need to be ready to interact with them appropriately. Let’s see what God’s Word has to say about the progression of jealousy.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 18:6-16 / The one lesson that’s often omitted in the story of David and Goliath is what happens after David kills the dreaded giant. King Saul reveals within himself the ugly nature of jealousy. How do we react when others are elevated? What are the dangers of jealousy?
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 17:48-54 / We all have situations that produce fear within. And it’s in those times we have to rely on the promises of God. Do we really trust him to help us in the hard stuff? How did the young shepherd boy David handle the tough times in his life?
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 17:48-54 / We all have situations that produce fear within. And it’s in those times we have to rely on the promises of God. Do we really trust him to help us in the hard stuff? How did the young shepherd boy David handle the tough times in his life?
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 17:48-54 / How do you deal with the "giants" in your life? Do you live in fear of them, or trust God to help you overcome? The story of David and Goliath isn’t about David. It’s about God. It’s a look at an important Biblical truth. One that refocuses our expectations and looks to God for strength.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 17:48-54 / How do you deal with the "giants" in your life? Do you live in fear of them, or trust God to help you overcome? The story of David and Goliath isn’t about David. It’s about God. It’s a look at an important Biblical truth. One that refocuses our expectations and looks to God for strength.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / We’re looking at the life of David. Although David was successful as a military leader, he failed in a significant way as king of Israel, yet God called him “a man after God’s own heart.” God obviously saw something in David, despite his human failings. We’re beginning to look at 6 segments of David’s life.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / We’re looking at the life of David. Although David was successful as a military leader, he failed in a significant way as king of Israel, yet God called him “a man after God’s own heart.” God obviously saw something in David, despite his human failings. We’re beginning to look at 6 segments of David’s life.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / We can easily get sidetracked into thinking if we line up our dreams and wishes, God will grant them and bless them. But that’s not what we see in God’s interaction with his people throughout the ages. A classic example is in David’s life.
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Series: "The Pursuit of God's Heart"
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / We can easily get sidetracked into thinking if we line up our dreams and wishes, God will grant them and bless them. But that’s not what we see in God’s interaction with his people throughout the ages. A classic example is in David’s life.
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- Deut 8:1-20 / As believers, we must realize that we are not self-reliant. It is God who keeps us going, who provides for us, who meets our daily needs. In this message, Crawford Loritts takes us to Deuteronomy Chapter 8 to recall how God challenged His people to remember His provision.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 4:2-6 / To become a compelling Christian we must balance our vertical relationship with God and our horizontal involvement with people. Are we practicing gentleness in our interactions with unbelievers?
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 4:2-6 / This is the first half of the message, “Up and Out.” Crawford highlights the Apostle Paul’s admonition to live a vertical and horizontal life. Both perspectives are needed to be effective in our mission.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 3:18 - 4:1 / Jesus needs to reign supremely in our primary relationships. Last week Crawford gave the illustration of Jesus reigning in our marriages. In this message, a look at Jesus reigning supremely in our relationships with our children and among those with whom we work.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 3:18 - 4:1 / The most challenging arena in which to live the Christian life is among those who know us the best. Have you found that to be true? Today, more from the Apostle Paul on why we must maintain Christ-exalting relationships.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 3:1-17 / We’re learning from the Apostle Paul the things that should identify us as true followers of Jesus. Living an authentic Christian life often depends upon the choices we make and how much we treasure the truth of Scripture. Our choice should always be to put sin to death in our lives.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 3:1-17 / We’re learning from the apostle Paul what it means to identify as true followers of Jesus. In this program, Crawford challenges us to make the choice to be active in our faith because of the grace God has shown toward us.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 2:16-23 / Legalism is a dangerous thing for the believer. It imposes rules and regulations upon oneself and others to demonstrate “true commitment to Christ.” Legalism reveals a misguided motivation, one that seeks to impress others rather than God.
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- Colossians 2:16-23 / Have you struggled with legalism in your Christian walk? Many of us come from church backgrounds where projecting “Biblical standards” upon ourselves and others was common. Legalism can be dangerous. Find out why on Living a Legacy.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 1:24-25 / When it comes to the cause of Christ, are we passionately “all in” for Him? Committed to the multiplication of disciples? Well, that can be a convicting thought for us, but it doesn’t have to be just that. It can be a challenge or springboard to refocus and adjust our perspective about the importance of the great commission.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 1:24-25 / Often in life, we’re drawn to a movement or a cause that seems to resonate with us. We get on board to support this cause or movement with full effort. But do we have that same drive for the cause of Christ? To propagate the Gospel so that it can change someone’s life from the inside out?
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 1:15-23 / Jesus Christ is incomparable. When we examine all that He is and all He provides, no one compares to Him. So, are we fully committed followers of Christ?
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 1:15-23 / Jesus cannot be compared to anyone else. He is far above others in his character and perfection. He is “Other.” He is the knowable, eternal, infinite God. Crawford is sharing some great insights from the Apostle Paul on how we as the Church should relate to our Heavenly Father and to each other.
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Series: "His Church"
- Colossians 1:9-14 / As you look over your life, what matters most to you? What’s the most important thing right now? It might be a good time for all of us to make that assessment. Let’s see what light Colossians 1:9-14 shines on this.
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Series: "His Church"
-Colossians 1:9-14 / Crawford Loritts begins a new series titled, “His Church.” This is the first part of his message, “What Matters Most.”
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Acts 1:6-8 / As believers we sometimes default toward self-reliance. We think we can do everything, but that’s not true. We need to depend on the power of the Holy Spirit. When we do, we can experience real change, real power, and purposeful direction.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Acts 1:6-8 / Every follower of Jesus Christ exists to advance the Gospel. The reason the Holy Spirit of God has come into our lives is to lead us in helping to fulfill the greatest thing on the heart of God – to get the Gospel to every person.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Romans 8:14 / So much of our day is dedicated to completing tasks related to work or family life. And those tasks can eat up a lot of time. But are we allowing room for the leading of the Holy Spirit each day?
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Romans 8:14 / In Part 1 of “The Leading of the Holy Spirit,” Crawford Loritts answers the question – “What does it mean to be led by the Spirit of God?”
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Eph 5:18 / Crawford Loritts talks about how to tell if someone is filled with the Holy Spirit. A Spirit-filled Christian: Has a vertical mindset. Has a Christ-like character being produced in their life. Experiences liberty and freedom. Displays worship and praise. Witnesses and serves.
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- John 21 / Jesus' disciples felt fear and dismay after his crucifixion. But the resurrection revealed that Jesus was the author of new beginnings. The Living Christ brought hope, assurance, and renewed relationships.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Eph 5:18 / Ephesians Chapter 5 says that true followers of Jesus Christ are to be filled with the Holy Spirit. How is this different from having the Holy Spirit indwell a believer? Crawford Loritts examines this in the first part of his message, “The Filling of the Holy Spirit.”
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Series: "Supernatural"
- John 16:4-11 / In Part 2 of “The Holy Spirit and Salvation,” Crawford Loritts explains the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing us, convicting us, and indwelling us.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- John 16:4-11 / It’s very important to understand the full role of the Holy Spirit. In this program, Crawford begins to explain how the Holy Spirit interacted with us at our time of salvation.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Titus 3:3-6 / The Holy Spirit has been and is responsible for many aspects of our Christian lives. Crawford continues to identify 5 works of the Holy Spirit.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Titus 3:3-6 / In Part 1 of “The Works of the Holy Spirit, Crawford identifies five primary works of the 3rd Person of the Trinity. Understanding these works will help us live Biblically and experience supernatural power to have victory over sin.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Eph 4:30 / It’s Part 2 of Crawford Loritts’ message, “Who is the Holy Spirit?” Crawford continues to look at the 3 big expressions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is Power, He is Partner, and He is a Person.
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Series: "Supernatural"
- Eph 4:30 / If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you undoubtedly know about the Holy Spirit. But how does He impact your life on a daily basis? How often do you call upon His help and power? Join us as we take a fresh look at the role of the Holy Spirit.
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Psalm 34:8-18 / In Part 2 of, “Making Fear Your Friend” Crawford Loritts completes his list of 5 ways in which fearing God can be our friend.
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Psalm 34:8-18 / In Part 1 of, “Making Fear Your Friend” Crawford Loritts begins to examine five ways in which the fear of God can become our friend.
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Psalm 25:12-14 / In Part 2 of, “The Blessing of Fear,” Crawford shares the remaining 3 of 5 blessings that come from fearing God. The first two were “Wisdom” and “Goodness.”
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Psalm 25:12-14 / Do we as believers fear God enough? Do we often fall into a very simple view of God? We’ll examine that in Crawford’s message, “The Blessing of Fear.”
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Isaiah 6:1-8 / In Part 2 of “Awestruck: The Fear of God,” Crawford Loritts highlights what the prophet Isaiah saw when he caught a vision of God. What he saw should inform our view of God.
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Series: "Awestruck"
- Isaiah 6:1-8 / Crawford begins a new series titled, “Awestruck.” In this first half of the message, “Awestruck: The Fear of God,” Crawford lays the foundation for what it means to fear God.
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- Heb 5:11-14 / In Part 2 of “Which Way Are You Growing,” Crawford encourages us to leave the regressively immature spiritual life and pursue the progressively mature direction. Determine to love God’s Word more.
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- Heb 5:11-14 / Crawford Loritts says our spiritual condition is determined by our relationship to the Word of God. The anchor of our spiritual maturity, what determines whether or not we’re mature, is revealed in how we are related to the Word of God.
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Series: "Our King"
- 1 Corinthians 15 / Jesus was on a mission when He came to this earth to be born in a manger. He entered the realm of humanity, not to become just an admired teacher or worker of good. He came to redeem us. And by His death on the cross, He conquered sin, Satan, hell, and death. In short, Jesus was and is our Conquering King.
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Series: "Our King"
- Luke 2:11 / It’s message two in Crawford’s Christmas series, “Our King.” He’ll offer four primary ways in which the term “Savior” is defined.
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Series: "Our King"
- Hebrews 1:1-4 / What was Jesus’ ultimate accomplishment? To die on the cross for our sins. But Jesus was also our Creator and Sustainer. What is the relationship between them all? Crawford Loritts look at that in his message, “Our Creator.”
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Series: "Better Together, The One Another’s of the New Testament"
1 Thessalonians 5:11 / We wrap up our series, “Better Together, The One Another’s of the New Testament.” “One Another” implies caring involvement within the Body of Christ. It’s a very important aspect of the Christian life. So far in our series we’ve looked at loving one another, forgiving one another, clothing ourselves in humility toward one another, bearing one another’s burdens, and in this program, why we’re to encourage and build up one another.
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Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament
- Galatians 6:2 / In Part 2 of Crawford’s message, “Bearing One Another’s Burdens,” we’ll look at the second and third ways to help a brother or sister in Christ deal with difficult moments in life. Not only can we help share the load, but we can seek to identify with their hearts and bring them to Jesus.
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Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament"
- Galatians 6:2 / In Part 1 of Crawford’s message, “Bearing One Another’s Burdens,” we’ll look at the first of three ways to help a brother or sister in Christ who may be undergoing a tough time. We can help share the load.
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Series: "Better Together, The One Another’s of the New Testament"
-1 Peter 5:5 / In Part 2 of “Clothe Yourselves in Humility Toward One Another,” CrawfordLoritts continues to look at the dangers of pride. He offers 5 guiderails for serving with humility.
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Series: "Better Together, The One Another's of the New Testament"
-1 Peter 5:5 / To serve humbly... it’s a challenge for every believer. What could be accomplished for the Kingdom if we were to “put on” humility every day? We’ll learn more about this important part of our spiritual wardrobe.
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Series: "Better Together"
- Ephesians 4:32 - / In Part 2 of “Forgive One Another,” Crawford Loritts offers four suggestions in becoming a forgiving person. They are:
- Decide to Forgive,
- Express Your Forgiveness
- Do Whatever it Takes to Deal with The Pain
- Don’t Rehearse or Empower the Offense.
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Series: "Better Together" - Ephesians 4:32 / As Believers, we’re instructed by God to forgive one another. This is not a neutral thing. We can’t choose who we will forgive. This can be very difficult to do in some cases, but God gives us the strength to do it. Forgiveness is part of God’s nature. As children of God, it should be part of ours as well.
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Series: "Better Together" - 1 John 3 / As believers, isolating ourselves from the Body of Christ contributes to what Crawford Loritts says is "an abnormal walk with God." How do we avoid this? Crawford begins a new series that will cause us to appreciate the oneness we all share as members of the Body of Christ - a oneness that functions best when we’re together.
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Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 4:4-9 / Crawford Loritts wraps up his series, “Choose Joy” with some final thoughts from the Apostle Paul. Crawford shares three main habits we must choose if we’re to “Choose Joy in Our Outlook on Life.” These habits are to rejoice constantly, pray expectantly and live confidently.
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Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 4:4-9 / Crawford Loritts is leading us through a series titled, Choose Joy. So far, we’ve looked at Choosing Joy in our Circumstances, Choosing Joy in our Relationships, Choosing Joy in Our Pursuit of Christ and today, the first half of the message, Choosing Joy in Our Outlook on Life.
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Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 3 / Do you choose to be joyful in your pursuit of Christ? Crawford Loritts shares 4 important steps to take in accomplishing that goal.
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Series: "Choose Joy" - Philippians 3 / Crawford Loritts moves on to the next message in his series, “Choose Joy.” We’ll be looking at Choosing Joy in our Pursuit of Christ. Crawford begins to share four important steps in this process.
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Series: "Choose Joy" Philippians 2 / In Part 2 of “Choose Joy in Our Relationships,” Crawford Loritts describes the remaining two of four characteristics people reflect when they choose joy in their relationships. - They Look to God to Validate Them - They Realize there is A Lot at Stake.
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Series: "Choose Joy" Philippians 2 If you know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, you have the capacity to have wonderful, rich, wholesome relationships, at least from your perspective. You can think like Jesus and act like Jesus. God gives you the power to do it.
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Series: "Choosing Joy" Philippians 1:3-30 I In Part 2 of Choose Joy in Our Circumstances, Crawford continues to highlight the Apostle Paul’s example. Although imprisoned, Paul is concerned about the Philippian believers and wants them to experience the joy of Christ.
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Series: "Choosing Joy" Philippians 1:3-30 I In Part 1 of Choose Joy in Our Circumstances, Crawford Loritts takes us to the book of Philippians. In this passage, the apostle Paul, although in prison, encourages the Philippians to find joy in all situations. We can choose to experience joy in the power of the Holy Spirit. We can choose to be joyful or choose to waste opportunities.
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Series: "Unmasking Satan" 1 John 4:4 / In Part 2 of “Winning the Battle,” Crawford Loritts encourages us to stand strong when Satan attacks. We win the battle in our minds, with our wills, and with the armor of God. And in it all, we stand behind the authority of the Victor, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Series: "Unmasking Satan"
1 John 4:4 / Make no mistake. Satan’s power is great, and it continues to wreak havoc on weak areas of the church. But there are some things Satan can’t do, and the more we understand that the less impact he will have. Crawford Loritts explains how we can win the battle.
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Series: "Unmasking Satan"
Matthew 4:1-11 / In Part 2 of “Our Victorious Savior,” Crawford Loritts reminds us that for true believers in Christ, Jesus lives within us. Therefore, Satan must do battle with Jesus to get to us. We need to rely on the power of our Savior when facing the blows of the evil one.
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Series: "Unmasking Satan" Matthew 4:1-11 / Any military leader will tell you that in order to win a battle, you need the right weapons. The same is true in our spiritual warfare. To fight Satan, we need what only God can provide, the truth of His Word. Crawford Loritts gives the second half of his message, “Our Victorious Savior.”
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Series: "Unmasking Satan" Isaiah 14:12-15 / In this message titled, “Understanding Our Enemy,” Crawford Loritts directs us to at least 15 names for Satan. All of them describe a being who is evil to the core. Is there anything the devil cannot do? Yes, and Crawford will explain.
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Series: "Unmasking Satan" Isaiah 14:12-15 / Crawford Loritts begins a new series called, “Unmasking Satan.” In the first part of Crawford’s message, “Understanding Our Enemy,” we’ll learn that Satan isn’t content to have us mess up every once in a while. He doesn’t occasionally give us a hard time. His mission is to destroy our lives and dismantle the Kingdom of God.
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Jonah 4:1-11 / Crawford Loritts wraps up his series, “God’s Severe Mercy.” He’ll share some concluding thoughts about what we can learn from the prophet Jonah’s reluctance to obey God.
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Jonah 4:1-11 / Sometimes we have hijacked expectations that we want to place on God. We want Him to beat up our enemies. We don't want them to respond to God because we want them to experience punishment. This was true of the prophet, Jonah. In fact, in his anger, he had the audacity to rebuke the Lord. But his self- righteousness became his undoing.
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Jonah 3:1-5 | In Part 2 of Recommissioned & Repentance, Crawford Loritts continues his study of the life of the Old Testament prophet, Jonah. Jonah disobeyed God. He learned a hard lesson. After a second chance, he chose to obey, and an entire city was brought to its knees in confession and repentance to God. Crawford shares four important principles from this story.
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Jonah 3:1-4 | We’re learning important lessons from the prophet, Jonah. Jonah’s failure to obey caused problems for many people. But when he chose to confess his disobedience and turn from it through repentance, God allowed Jonah another chance to communicate a very serious warning to the people of Nineveh.
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Jonah 1:17- 2:9 | Jonah refused to obey God’s command to preach repentance to the evil Ninevites. As a result, God had to teach Jonah a lesson. The lesson was that God will accomplish his intentions either through our obedience or our disobedience. As we’re learning in our study of Jonah, it's always best to be on the positive, obedient side of God.
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Jonah 1:7-16 | Self-righteousness can get us into a lot of trouble. Sometimes we think we’re above the sins of others. That mindset prevents us from being the compassionate servants God expects us to be. Self-righteousness can keep us from being the very instruments He may use to bring others out of sin.
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Jonah 1:7-16 | Did you know that your choice to disregard or disobey God can affect the lives of others? That's what we’re discovering in our study of the Prophet Jonah. His disobedience put others in a very dangerous situation.
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Jonah 1:1-6 | The book of Jonah is far more than a child’s story about a prophet being swallowed by a big fish. It challenges us to look honestly at the way we extend mercy and grace to those we don’t think are deserving of it. Do we harbor self-righteous attitudes toward those in need of the Gospel?
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Jonah 1:1-6 | Have you ever sensed that God wanted you to do something and deep inside you didn’t want to do it? You resisted His promptings, or maybe tried to keep God at arm’s length, choosing your own path? Well, the truth is, God will not be ignored, and he will get your attention in ways you won’t want to experience.
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Titus 3:1-11 | We all sense the tension in this country. At the forefront - racial strife, injustice, and distrust in political leadership and law enforcement. As followers of Jesus, we can easily depart from the demeanor Christ himself modeled for us when experiencing turbulent times. The Bible doesn’t call for us to be passive on issues clearly prohibited in Scripture, but it does ask us to demonstrate a good and civil nature among those in which we might disagree.
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Titus 3:1-11 | Our country is experiencing serious division. There are strong feelings about policies and positions. There is a temptation for some followers of Christ to speak loudly and rudely about these issues. But how does that benefit the cause of Christ? Crawford Loritts reminds us that having convictions on issues is fine, but expressing crude, sarcastic comments in defense of them, isn’t.
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Titus 2:11-15 | Crawford Loritts defines God’s grace as the unconditional, limitless love and kindness of God. In this program, Crawford continues to identify five primary features of God’s extravagant grace.
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Titus 2:11-15 | If someone were to ask you to define God’s grace, and how it plays out in your life, what would you say? Grace is just a little five letter word, but it represents a very powerful part of who God is. We’ll look at the first two of five features of God’s grace.
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Matthew 28:1-10 | Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Christianity wouldn’t exist. The resurrection means everything. In this message, we’ll learn that the resurrection results in confident living, it provides us with the power to change and it means there’s a mission to accomplish.
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Titus 1:10-16 | It's Part 2 of Crawford’s message, “Courage to Confront.” In Titus 1:10-16, Paul warns Titus of the dangers of false teaching when it comes to the Gospel and Christian discipleship. Crawford offers five things to consider when we’ve been selected to be part of a ministry.
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Titus 1:10-16 | In Paul’s letter to Titus, he instructed Titus to make good choices in selecting leaders for the church in Crete. Last week, Crawford listed Paul’s guidelines in what to look for in church elders. In “Courage to Confront,” Crawford takes us to Titus 1:10-16 to study Paul’s warnings regarding false teachers in the church.
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Titus | In Part 2 of “Follow the Leader,” Crawford Loritts lists the necessary spiritual recommendations for being a Godly church elder. Opportunity is there for those who will serve the church and consistently seek God’s will and wisdom.
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Titus | Crawford Loritts begins a new series titled, “Focused and Free.” In Part 1 of “Follow the Leader” he looks at the role of a church elder. The requirement is to be a committed believer, humble and willing to learn.
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Philippians 4:6 | Crawford Loritts wraps up his series, “A Portrait of Effective Prayer.” We’ll look at Supplication, and how it drives us to passionately seek God’s strength and power in our inadequacy.
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Philippians 4:6 | Crawford Loritts is leading through a series titled, “A Portrait of Effective Prayer.” So far, he’s discussed the first three elements of prayer. They are Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving. In this message we’ll feature the first part of Crawford’s message addressing the final element of prayer, Supplication. At the heart of this word is the phrase, “how badly do you want God to work?”
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Psalm 136 | Crawford Loritts continues his teaching on prayer, with a look at 5 categories of gratitude and thanksgiving.
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Psalm 136 | Crawford Loritts is teaching us about the four components of prayer. The acronym “ACTS” spells them out:A – AdorationC – ConfessionT – ThanksgivingS – SupplicationIn this message, we look at the role “thanksgiving” plays in effective prayer.
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Isaiah 59:2 | In part 2 of “Confession,” Crawford Loritts outlines four critical elements of Biblical confession. They are:
The Longing to be Done with Sin Contrition Repentance Communion
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Isaiah 59:2 | Ever wonder why it seems your prayers aren’t being answered Could it be because sin is in the way? Crawford Loritts looks at four 4 critical elements of confession.
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Psalm 145 | In part two of, “Adoration: God’s Surpassing Greatness,” Crawford Loritts moves through the 5 “stanzas” found in Psalm 145 that speak to the attributes of God. These stanzas help broaden our perspective of God in preparation for prayer.
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Psalm 145 | How substantial is your prayer life? Do you just jump right into your prayers and tell God what you need and when? Is that the best way to approach the all-knowing, all powerful God of the universe? Join Crawford Loritts for the first half of his message, Adoration: God’s Surpassing Greatness, and learn how to expand your view of God through prayer.
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Daniel 6 | In Part 2 of The Challenge of Isolation, Crawford Loritts takes us again to Daniel 6. We’re looking at five scenes that play out in Daniel’s later years. Last week, Crawford explained the first two scenes, “Good Trouble,” and “Bad People.” Today, the remaining three, “Immoveable Commitment,” “Compelling Influence” and “God’s Vindication.” This message is not only teaching us to prepare for persecution as followers of Christ, but also to look for ways God will use us as lights in the darkness.
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Daniel 6 | In Part 1 of The Challenge of Isolation, Crawford Loritts takes us to Daniel 6 to review 5 scenes that play out in Daniel’s life. Daniel is once again forced to stand firm in his obedience to God. We’ll learn that as followers of Jesus, we can expect to face persecution at some point in our lives.
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Luke 2:10-11 / Psalm 103:1-5 | Nothing can affect the fact that the Savior is here. He is active and present in our lives. Crawford looks at five ways in which God blesses us.
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Daniel 5 | In Part 2 of The Challenge of Integrity, Crawford Loritts takes us to Daniel 5 to see the benefits of living with integrity. Daniel’s commitment to God allowed him to be a key messenger in foretelling the demise of King Belshazzar’s Babylonian empire. The King’s sin of arrogance and defilement brought his life and kingdom to an end.
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Daniel 5 | In Part 1 of The Challenge of Integrity, Crawford Loritts demonstrates how Daniel’s commitment to God enabled the power of God to become evident within a pagan culture. It’s the story of “The Handwriting on the Wall.”
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Daniel 3 | In Part 2 of “The Challenge of Idolatry,” Crawford Loritts encourages us to look for the idols in our lives. Are they distracting us from a full commitment to God? It’s important to understand how God sees our idols. He is not unaware.
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Daniel 3 | You’ve probably known the story since childhood. It’s the account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the fiery furnace. In Part 1 of “The Challenge of Idolatry,” Crawford Loritts reminds Christ followers that this story asks an important question of us all. How deep is our commitment to God? Are we willing to die for Him?
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Daniel 1 | In Part 2 of “The Challenge of Identity,” Crawford Loritts demonstrates through the life of Daniel, how important it is to know who we are as God’s servants. What is the “line in the sand” we will not cross in order to be faithful to our identity in Him?
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Daniel 1 | In Part 1 of “The Challenge of Identity,” Crawford Loritts explains that to be able to live above the fray, we first must know who we are. We cannot allow the culture to determine our role as followers of Jesus. We must always find our identity in Christ and understand that we are not truly residents of this world.
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1 Chronicles 29:1-9 | In Part 2 of “Cultivate a Generous Heart,” Crawford Loritts offers several suggestions for developing a lifestyle of Biblical stewardship.
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1 Chronicles 29:1-9 | In Part 1 of “Cultivate a Generous Heart,” Crawford Loritts says we can learn to be generous by making three important decisions. The Old Testament character David serves as our example in 1 Chronicles 29.
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Matthew 25:14-30 | In Part 2 of “Leverage His Resources,” Crawford Loritts further explains the “Parable of the Talents,” found in Matthew 25. We discover that there are serious consequences for those who fail to invest wisely in God’s Kingdom through the gifts and talents in which He has equipped us.
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Matthew 25:14-30 | Crawford Loritts continues his series, “Faithful and Free.” We’re looking at the role stewardship should play in each of our lives. Stewardship is not just about financial gifts. It’s a lifestyle that demonstrates an understanding that everything we have is from God and should be used to further His kingdom. In this broadcast, we begin to learn how to leverage the resources God gives us.
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Acts 20:24 | In the second half of the message, “Give Your Life,” Crawford Loritts shares three points which are at the heart of forming the foundation for faithfulness in stewardship.
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Acts 20:24 | Crawford Loritts begins a new series titled, “Faithful and Free.” It’s about life stewardship. In message one, Crawford asks us to evaluate our lives. Who do we live for? What is our purpose and mission? Are we fully committed to that purpose?
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Philippians 4:4-8 | In Part 2 of “How to Stay Encouraged,” Crawford Loritts talks about the choices we must make when discouraged. As believers, God’s powerful resources are available to us, which will help produce joy in the hard times. Will we choose to use them?
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Philippians 4:4-8 | In Part 1 of “How to Stay Encouraged,” Crawford Loritts takes us to Scripture to discover the resources available when battling discouragement. We don’t have to live below the hope line. We can choose to be joyful, even in the hard times.
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1 Samuel 30:1-6 | In Part 2 of “How to Encourage Yourself,” Crawford Loritts offers several steps to take when in a dark and lonely place spiritually. We learn from the examples of Paul and David. They each suffered severe blows in life, but found encouragement by going directly to the One who can comfort and deliver.
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1 Samuel 30:1-6 | In Part 1 of “How to Encourage Yourself,” Crawford Loritts looks at the lives of the apostle Paul and David to determine how they found encouragement in some of the worst times of their lives. We’ll find that the same source of encouragement is available to each of us.
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1 Samuel 18:1-5 | In Part 2 of “The Power of Friendship,” Crawford Loritts reveals the three fundamental characteristics of genuine friendship that can be found in 1 Samuel 18:1-5. It’s the story of David and Jonathan. Their relationship held strong even through very difficult times and demonstrates for us the true power of friendship.
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1 Samuel 18:1-5 | In Part 1 of “The Power of Friendship,” Crawford Loritts takes us to the Old Testament story of David and Jonathan where we’ll begin to discover three fundamental characteristics of genuine friendship.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14 | We all need encouragement. In Part 2 of “How to Encourage Others,” Crawford Loritts lists several ways to offer authentic encouragement. Among them, how to listen well, how to be present with someone in need of encouragement and how to steer someone to the One who can ultimately meet their needs, our Heavenly Father.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14 | Can you think of a time when you really encouraged somebody? So much so that you saw a change come over them? In “How to Encourage Others Part 1,” Crawford Loritts will share some practical ways to become a frequent encourager. He’ll also illustrate the relationship between hope and encouragement.
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1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Without encouragement, how do we find any positive motivation for life? In Part 2 of What is Encouragement?, Crawford Loritts offers four specific Biblical reasons for why we need encouragement.
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1 Thessalonians 5:11 | We’ve all had moments of discouragement. Those moments can be crippling and rob us of our joy and contentment. In Part 1 of What is Encouragement? Crawford will shed some light into what generally contributes to our discouraging times.
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Psalm 127 | In Part 2 of “What About the Kids,” Crawford Loritts shares ten parental suggestions when raising kids in your Christian home. He’ll also provide help if you’re dealing with a prodigal child.
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Psalm 127 | In Part 1 of “What About the Kids,” Crawford Loritts helps parents see what God expects when raising kids. He says the mission for parents is to create a home environment that gives children the best opportunity to represent Jesus Christ in their moment in history.
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Genesis 2:24-25 | What does it take for a marriage to thrive? Crawford Loritts has discovered eight marriage commitments to strengthen relationships. We look at the remaining five in part two of Marriage: What it Takes to Thrive.
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Genesis 2:24-25 | What does it take for a marriage to thrive? Crawford Loritts has discovered eight commitments to help strengthen any marriage. In Part One of today’s message, we’ll look at the first three. Crawford says we must have a commitment to welcome our roles in marriage, we must be determined to love and we must be willing to forgive.
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1 Corinthians 7:1-40 | In Part 2 of “Single and Satisfied,” Dr. Crawford Loritts completes his look at three conclusions reached from the apostle Paul’s teaching on being single. Crawford then shares five suggestions for making the most of a season of singleness.
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1 Corinthians 7:1-40 | The family is the steward of the image of God from one generation to the next. But often, when talking about marriage and family issues, conspicuously missing is a discussion about singles. They currently make up about half of the adult population in the United States. In Part 1 of “Single and Satisfied,” Crawford shares the first of three conclusions we discover when examining the apostle Paul’s teaching on being single.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 | Dr. Crawford Loritts says that we often view prayer as a mere discipline, a role we must take, rather than an identity we possess. Prayer should not just be something we do. It should define who we are. In this message, Crawford will examine what it means to “pray without ceasing.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hebrews 5:11-14 | In Part 2 of “Which Way Are you Growing,” Crawford Loritts explains the difference between regressively immature Christians and progressively mature Christians. Are you still a babe in Christ or are you growing in your knowledge of the Bible?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hebrews 5:11-14 | Spiritual maturity is not stagnant. It’s moving to a good place or a bad place. If we aren’t regularly connected to the Word of God, we are regressively immature. We’re moving in the wrong direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Corinthians 8:5 | Biblical stewardship isn’t just a money thing. It’s a heart condition. It means understanding what Jesus Christ did to pay for our sin. It means that we don’t belong to ourselves. We belong to God. Everything we do and have should reflect that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Corinthians 8:5 | Stewardship is not primarily about money. Stewardship is to be a reflection of our heart condition. It should govern everything in our lives, everything entrusted to us. We ultimately must answer the question, “Whose life is it anyway?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Isaiah 58:6-8 | Crawford Loritts says the implication in this passage is that the Church, more than anyone else in society, should be the primary standard bearer when it comes to lifting the burden from the poor and the oppressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Isaiah 58:6-8 | In this series, Crawford Loritts is reminding us that justice should be our heart’s response to the goodness of God and the condition of people around us. We need a clear understanding of God’s heart as it relates to justice and compassion for the poor and oppressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John 11:21-26 | The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. If Jesus had not come out of that grave, everything we believe would be worthless. When Jesus heard that his friend Lazarus had died, as recorded in John 11, Jesus knew this would be an opportunity to demonstrate that he himself is the resurrection and the life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Romans 1:14-17 | The book of Romans contains the pillars of the Christian life. Everything our faith is built upon stands firmly on the principles and teaching of the Apostle Paul. The hope-filled message of the cross of Jesus Christ should propel us to passionately reach others for our Savior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Psalms | In Part 2 of “Facing and Conquering Fear,” Crawford Loritts completes his list of three statements from Psalms that will help us conquer fear. Each day brings new concerns about the Corona virus, but God’s comfort is available if we’re willing to live by His Word. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Psalm 46:1-2 | The Corona virus is the news of the day, every day. We’re all experiencing things we could only have imagined just a few short weeks ago. In times of crisis, we as Christians are to take advantage of opportunities for ministry. But we ourselves must have the proper mindset, the eternal mindset. Our faith should be fully in the Lord, not succumbing to fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amos 5:14-15 | Dr. Crawford Loritts says justice shouldn’t be something we only discuss or write about. It is something we should practice. Justice is the expression of the heart of God for people in need and who have no voice. We need to have an ‘others’ orientation. When truth is taken away, you cannot have justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.