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What does “Big Brutus,” the 11-million pound, worlds-largest electric shovel machine, and a little, 3-pound puppy named Fiona have to do with Jesus and the story of his birth? Join us for our 2024 Christmas message, and let’s learn together about the true nature of the power of Jesus the Messiah.
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The “Passion of the Christ” is a famous way to talk about Jesus’ crucifixion, but what do we mean when we say “Passion”? Join us once again in the Gospel of John, as we examine together what passion looked like for Jesus, and how redefining passion for ourselves can help us follow Jesus and love our neighbors well. (John 19:25-27)
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Jesus now sits before Pilot, who hands him over for execution at the insistence of the Jewish leaders—but there is something more going on under the surface, and greatness hiding in an unsuspecting detail about a peculiar article of Jesus’ clothing. (John 19:1-27)
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At this point in John’s story, Jesus has been arrested and is now being judged in a pair of trials before the Jewish leaders and the Roman officials—but Jesus seems to be playing a different game than those around him. (John 18:28-40)
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Continuing the story of Jesus’ arrest, we consider the denial of Peter and how Jesus treats him before and after the echo of the rooster’s crow. (John 18:15-26)
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As we reach chapter 18 of the Gospel of John, we find Jesus passing through a certain valley with a special meaning and significance in the story of God’s people, which sheds new light on the betrayal of Jesus. (John 18:1-14)
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Let’s consider a story about King Hezekiah, and learn what it means to be a Spiritual Parent. (Isaiah 39:1-8)
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Jesus’ dream of unity is a beautiful idea, but how do we reach that goal in our real lives? (John 17:20-26)
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Jesus has a dream, and it’s all about unity. So what does Christian unity look like, and how is it accomplished? (John 17:20-26)
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We explore the biblical theme of the deep from Genesis 1 to Revelation 21.
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Why doesn’t God make himself more obvious? John 9.
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Jesus identifies those who are his as those who are being changed to look more and more like him. John 17:6-19.
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Glory is taking one’s rightful place, fully. Exodus 14:15-18. Ezekiel 3:12-15. Philippians 2:5-11. John 17:1-5. 2 Corinthians 3:7-9.
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In the aftermath of Jesus death and resurrection we now share in access that was once reserved for the High Priest. John 14:9-14, 15:16, 16:20-33.
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We discuss the relationship between joy and sorrow. John 16:16-22. Isaiah 35:1-10.
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We finish our mini sub-series on the atonement by discussing the kaleidoscopic view.
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We spend a third week discussing the Christus Victor view of the atonement in our mini-series focused on different atonement theories.
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We continue discussing atonements theories by spending a second week looking at Christus Victor.
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We continue our sub-series on atonement theories by discussing the Christus Victor view of the atonement.
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We continue our four week sub-series on atonement theories by discussing the healing view of the atonement. Atonement theories try to explain what exactly Jesus accomplished on the cross.
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We begin a four week sub-series on atonement theories by discussing the substitutionary view of the atonement. Atonement theories try to explain what exactly Jesus accomplished on the cross.
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Jesus is currently High Priest-ing on our behalf. Genesis 14:18-20. John 16:8-11. Hebrews 6:19-20, 7:14-28. 1 Peter 2:9-12.
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How does Jesus going to the Father effect the Holy Spirit’s teaching of righteousness? John 16:8-15.
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Jesus is the ultimate model of leading courageously.
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We continue discussing ways we tend to misunderstand sin if we aren’t following Jesus. John 16:1-11.
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You’ll never understand sin correctly if you’re not following Jesus. John 16:1-11.
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Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to be our help against the powers of the world and he gives us each other to love and to be loved by in times of trouble. John 15:18-16:4.
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Is it possible that the most significant measurement Jesus uses for our spiritual growth is how we love one another? John 15:9-17. 1 John 3:16, 4:20-21, 5:2-3.
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We abide in Jesus to the degree that his word abides in us. John 15:1-8. Psalm 1:1-3. Deuteronomy 32:46-47.
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The foundation of Kingdom obedience is meaningful relationship. John 14:15-31. Genesis 3:8-9. Matthew 28:19-20.
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The Holy Spirit often frustrates you as he advocates for your best, because you’re fighting for your second-best, or worse. John 14:16-26. Romans 8:26-27.
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What does Jesus mean when he says that anyone who believes in him will do even greater works than he did? John 14:12-17. Matthew 5:14-16. Colossians 3:17.
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The most spiritually strong people are those that trust God the most. John 14:1-6. Psalm 56:1-13. Philippians 4:12-13.
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Jesus is God’s ultimate act of self-disclosure. John 14:1-11. Exodus 34:6-7. John 1:1, 14, 18. Colossians 1:15-20. Hebrews 11:1-3.
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We discuss how to handle those moments in life when we say, “I don’t know how much more I can take.” John 13:33-38. Psalm 56:1-13.
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Jesus’ resurrection makes a way for us to no longer fear death. Matthew 26:52-54. Hebrews 2:14-15.
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Following and honoring Jesus requires that we get our bodies involved. 2 Chronicles 23:11-15. Psalm 47. Luke 19:28-40. Psalm 63:1-5.
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Our love for each other is meant to be the thing that identifies us as followers of Jesus to the watching world. John 13:31-38. 1 John 3:16, 4:7-8, 20-21. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Galatians 5:16, 22-23.
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Often betrayal comes at relationship level-up moments. John 13:18-30.
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Knowing where our true identity and value come from frees us to bless and be blessed by others. John 13:1-17.
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We have the ability to create meaning by measuring the moment. John 13:1-5.
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What do the Scriptures mean when they talk about God hardening people’s hearts? John 12:37-50.
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We discuss the inevitability of death and the only way to truly live, as taught by Jesus. John 12:20-36.
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Many did not understand the spiritual essence of Jesus and his kingdom. John 12:12-19. Colossians 3:1-4.
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We talk practically about how to strengthen your prophetic voice and how to check a prophetic word. John 11:49-52. 1 Samuel 3:1. Matthew 4:4. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22.
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Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness. John 11:53-12:11.
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We discuss one of the primary ways we ward off stale spirituality. John 11:45-52.
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Jesus came in human flesh to extend the love of God! John 1:9-14. Philippians 2:6-8.
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We discuss two different sources of wisdom we can choose to draw from. 1 Kings 3:16-28. Genesis 3:6. James 3:13-18. Matthew 7:24.
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The goal of needing Jesus isn’t to outgrow needing Jesus. Just remain in him. It’s that easy. Revelation 2:1-4. Colossians 2:6-14.
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When Jesus stands at the dead places and loudly tells you to come out, do you? John 11:17-44.
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Learning how to suffer well helps us identify with and be like Christ. John 11:1-16.
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Jesus wants to make you the kind of person that will bless others without expecting reciprocation, even when you are being cursed. John 10:22-42.
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Disappointment might be the most life-giving emotion we have.
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Jesus is the true good shepherd. John 10:1-21. Ezekiel 34:1-15.
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The judgment of Jesus brings life! John 9. Genesis 1-3.
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God seems to take responsibility for the honor of those who do not take responsibility for it themselves. John 8:48-59. Matthew 6:1-4. 2 Timothy 2:15.
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Lies are Satan’s most potent weapons. Jesus offers the truth that can set us free. John 8:21-47.
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Jesus came to lead us on a new exodus out of a different kind of slavery. He invites us to follow the “Light of the World.” John 8:12-20. Exodus 13:21-22. 1 John 1:5-2:1, 2:7-11.
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Jesus had tunnel vision for bringing salvation. John 3:16-17. John 7:53-8:11. Micah 6:8. Romans 8:1-4.
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Jesus is the greatest “Black Swan” to ever impact the world. John 7:37-53.
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We begin a discussion about how Jesus is a “black swan.” John 7:37-53.
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Things should flourish wherever followers of Jesus go because we have God’s Spirit inside of us. John 7:25-44. Leviticus 23:42-43. Deuteronomy 16:13-14. Zechariah 14:8-9, 16. Ezekiel 47:1-12.
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When you do the will of God, you start to understand the wisdom of God. John 7:14-24.
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We discuss what we can learn from Jesus’ example of following God’s timing as opposed to our own. John 7:1-13. Psalm 27:13-14.
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Jesus offers all of himself, even his flesh and blood, not only his flesh and blood. John 6:25-59.
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We discuss the need to get away from the crowds and the noise to have solitude and silence with God. John 6:14-24.
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Jesus is often seen responding to a combination of faith and need. This is the recipe for the miraculous. John 6:1-15.
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Godly comfort helps us to get through the conviction, not get out of it. John 5:31-47.
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We discuss how to grow our ability to see what God is doing around us. John 5:16-30.
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We discuss the Sabbath grid for stopping, resting, delighting, and worshipping. John 5:9-18. Hebrews 4:9-11.
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We survey the Bible and look at the life of Jesus to discuss the Sabbath. John 5:9-18. Genesis 2:2-3. Exodus 20:8-11. Deuteronomy 5:1-15. Mark 2:23-28.
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Jesus is still healing the blind, lame, and paralyzed. John 5:1-9.
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We survey Luke’s Gospel and look at how Jesus teaches us to reject passivity, responds to those who do so, and serves as the ultimate example.
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Indecision often keeps us from the exciting life of God. John 4:43-54. Luke 4:14-30.
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Even in a world with indoor plumbing, there’s still no substitute for the Living Water. John 4:1-14. Jeremiah 2:13.
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We all come from somewhere, but the good news of God’s Kingdom shows no favoritism. All are invited to “get in here!” John 4:20-26. Genesis 27:18-41. Deuteronomy 27:12-13.
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Young Nation took over celebration this Sunday! We have a panel discussion which displays one of the many ways Young Nation gets to know God better together.
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Jesus is the better Moses. Exodus 2:15-22. John 4:1-34.
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Jesus’ success often bruises our pride. John 3:22-36.
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Jesus is all about doing things that we never would have thought of, but are better than we could have ever imagined.
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We continue discussing the implications of John 3:16 and what it means for our understanding of hell.
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We take a long look at the most famous verse in the Bible and begin to discuss its implications. John 3:13-16.
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It can be easy to overlook greatness that’s right in front of you, but it’s easy to trust once you’ve seen it triumph. John 3:13-21. Daniel 7:13-14.
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Don’t brush off the work of the Spirit as something of the flesh. John 3:1-12. Ezekiel 36:24-27.
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Jesus is zealous for God’s house. John 2:13-25.
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Jesus is the better wine. John 2:1-12.
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Jesus is the wine that purifies us from the inside out. John 2:1-12.
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Jesus enters the story and starts building his team, continuing God’s insistence on working with people. We discuss what it means to be Jesus’ disciples 2,000 years later. John 1:35-51. Daniel 7:13-14. 1 John 2:5-6.
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When John the Baptist first testifies about Jesus, he calls him the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. What does this mean for us? John 1:29-34. Revelation 5. Hebrews 10.
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Celebrations create communities. John 1:9-18.
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Jesus regularly worked within the common authority structures. John 1:1-28. John 5:31-39.
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John introduces Jesus as “the Word” and we discuss the implications of that title. John 1:1-5. Genesis 1:1-3. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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The church is meant to be full of people who can serve as examples to each other and to the watching world. Philippians 4:2-9. 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:2.
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Loving God should benefit those around you. 1 Samuel 24:8-22. Matthew 22:37-40.
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True joy is found when we are at peace with God and others. Nehemiah 8:1-12. Philippians 4:4-5. Luke 2:10-11.
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Godly hope is expectation based on God’s experience. Luke 1.
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We study Zechariah 8 and discuss God’s complex shalom.
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God is attracted to gratitude, but distanced by grumbling. Numbers 14:1-4. 1 Corinthians 8:3.
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Talking to someone gives you the opportunity to study their face. Exodus 33:7-11.
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Comparison, growth, and how being your best is not the same as being the best. Galatians 6:1-5. Genesis 4:1-9.
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We discuss Revelation 3:14-22 and the God who stands at the door and knocks.
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Being in the world but not of it is the condition on the way to the goal, not the goal itself. John 17:6-26. Romans 12:1-2. 1 John 2:15-17
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You shouldn’t be surprised when following Jesus involves denial and pain. Mark 8:27-38.
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We look at the story of Abraham, when he was known as Abram, and discuss God’s call on us to live by faith. Hebrews 11. Genesis 12:1-9.
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Development is a form of creation. Romans 12:2. Ephesians 2:1-10.
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Tears are a resource to be invested. Psalm 126. Psalm 34:15-18. John 20:11-13. John 11:35. Luke 19:41-44. Hebrews 5:7-9.
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We discuss the role of fear in our relationship with the Lord. Esther 2:1-4. Luke 12:4-7. Proverbs 9:10. 1 John 4:16-18.
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We discuss our common resource of time. Ecclesiastes 3:1-14. Luke 12:54-59.
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Sometimes we ask people to pray for us about a certain thing when we should actually be asking them to talk to us about a certain thing. Philemon 9-22.
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Godly curiosity is essential for your spiritual growth. John 6:58-61. Luke 8:25. Psalm 24.
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God is orchestrating your environment to bring about more shalom. Exodus 7:14-25.
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We do a word study on “kollao” and discuss how sincere love requires to clinging to the good. Matthew 19:3-6. Luke 10:1-11. Luke 15:15. Acts 9:22-26. 1 Corinthians 6:16. Romans 12:9-12.
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We naturally breakthrough whatever stands between us and the thing we love.. Exodus 25:13-15. 1 Chronicles 15:15. 2 Samuel 6:12-16
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Jesus’ desire isn’t only to make us safe, but to make us sound. He wants to make us into people who will feel at home in His forever Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15. 1 John 3:1-3. Matthew 7:24-27.
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When God uses weak people, His strength is on full display. Luke 7:1-10. Matthew 18:23-35. Acts 4:13-14.
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Dead religion can feel like freedom, but it is actually bondage with a longer chain. Matthew 15:1-20. John 15:5.
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We close out our series on Jonah by discussing some of the major takeaways from the book. Jonah 4:5-11.
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After the God shows mercy to Nineveh, Jonah declares it evil and becomes angry. We discuss Jesus’ teaching on anger and how following Him means ridding ourselves of it. Jonah 4:1-4. Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28. Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-31. James 1:19-20.
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We discuss God’s soft spot for contrite, repentant hearts as Jonah gets a do-over and the brutally violent Ninevites turn to God. Jonah 3:1-10.
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We discuss the topic of God’s sovereignty–His supreme power and authority–and what it means for us. Jonah 1:10-2:10.
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While faith does require imagination, it cannot simply be imaginary. Faith is shown through lived obedience to God. Jonah 1:1-9.
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We begin our series on the book of Jonah by discussing the thing everyone seems to know about the story: Jonah is swallowed by a big fish. Strange things happen in the Bible. What do we do with them? Jonah 1:17.
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We take some time to be reminded just how beautiful the Gospel is. 2 Samuel 9:1-13.
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Young Nation took over the Sunday celebration on May 15, 2022.
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We close out our series by talking about some of the cultural values that support deconstruction. Haggai 2:2-9. Jeremiah 17:9-10. John 14:6.
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Reorienting yourself based on new information is a normal part of maturing. We talk about how deconstruction can be done right. John 3:1-15. John 20:24-27. Romans 5:6-8.
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We discuss the wrong ways to go about deconstructing.
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Jesus is alive and He was resurrected in His physical, human body. Luke 24:1-49.
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We discuss disappointment with God and Bible problems as reasons some deconstruct their faith. Isaiah 40:3-4. Zechariah 9:9-10. John 12:12-13. 2 Corinthians 7:8-11.
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We look at a couple more reasons why people might enter a season of deconstructing. Ephesians 4:29-5:2.
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We discuss some more reasons why people end up deconstructing.
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We begin discussing a handful of reasons why people end up deconstructing. Hebrews 5:1-6:3.
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We discuss what deconstruction is at its best, worst, and in between.
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We just begin to scratch the surface of this new series dealing with the crisis of faith many have experienced and referred to as “deconstructing.” 2 Timothy 3:10-17.
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Fasting is a misunderstood and often overlooked spiritual discipline, but it has the power to starve our flesh while nourishing our spirit. Matthew 6:16-18. Galatians 5:16-24. Galatians 6:8-9. Matthew 4:1-11.
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Romance and seclusion profoundly intertwine people into one flesh. Mark 10:6-9. Hebrews 13:4. Colossians 3:1-7.
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Gossip is a form of torture that sabotages relational environments. Romans 1:29-32. Proverbs 16:28. Proverbs 22:1. Proverbs 26:22. Matthew 18:15-17. Matthew 12:34-37.
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The greater the burden the more equal yoking is important. 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. 1 Corinthians 7:8-17.
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Keeping a mental track record of someones flaws is ungodly and poisons the relationship. 1 Corinthians 13:1-5.
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There’s no godly workaround replacement for parent’s actively mentoring and leading their children. Deuteronomy 6:6-9.
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Encouragement is an investment into the future. Deuteronomy 1:19-40. Acts 9:31. Hebrews 10:25.
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We discuss the birth of Christ and the scriptural theme of celebrating abandonment. Luke 2:1-20. Micah 5:1-2.
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Does God ever take pleasure in human righteousness? Isaiah 64:6. Isaiah 56:1-2. Isaiah 58:4-12. Hebrews 10:23-24. Matthew 5:14-16.
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Loving others is a spiritual discipline that Elisha made a habit of practicing. 2 Kings 4:8-37.
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Elisha’s quiet confidence in God enabled him to participate in what God was doing. 2 Kings 6:8-7:2.
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Miracles are used to show authority over the simple and obvious natural realm to reveal a greater authority over the supernatural realm. 2 Kings 6:1-7. 2 Kings 2:19-22.
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We kick off our series studying the life and ministry of Elisha by looking at some of the prophet’s motivations. 1 Kings 19:19-21. 2 Kings 2:1-5.
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We answer some of the questions we received throughout the Underworld series.
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We discuss the unseen, spiritual beings who are opposed to God and the tactics they use against humans. Mark 5:1-20. Revelation 12:7-12.
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We spend some more time discussing the roles of angels and some of their attributes we can glean from Scripture.
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We discuss the role of angels in the unseen realm and how God is often so accommodating of humans. Numbers 22:20-38. Hebrews 13:1-2.
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We survey the Scriptures to investigate the theme of the ongoing, unseen war that is happening all around us and to figure out what our place is in it.
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We kick off our series on the unseen realm by discussing the often overlooked fact that the way God chooses to rule in the spiritual realm is very similar to the way He does in the physical: in partnership with beings He created. Psalm 82:1-8. 1 Kings 22:19-23. Exodus 20:3-4.
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There is always time between God’s promises and their fulfillments. How we conduct ourselves in that “in-between” reveals the sincerity of our beliefs. Exodus 14:5-29. Hebrews 10:32-39.
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Inference is not the finish line of Christianity. Romans 1:18-20. John 10:22-30. Matthew 5:3-8.
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Those who see the will of God as narrow are often outside of honest community. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Ephesians 4:1-6.
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Your area of weakness is precisely the location of your next faith opportunity. Luke 18:1-8. Mark 12:41-44. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Hebrews 11:34.
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We explore the theme of escape throughout the Bible. Luke 4:14-30.
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We survey Jesus’ interactions with the temple during his lifetime and see that Jesus valued and protected the corporate worship gathering.
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Jesus is a better David. 1 Samuel 17. Colossians 2:9-15. Hebrews 5:8-9.
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Standing brings you into a standing community. John 5. Exodus 19. Luke 6. Ephesians 6.
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Faith is the business of following Jesus. Hebrews 11:1-40.
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Truly miraculous restorations are less about how far you went, but more about how deep you let God go. Romans 5:20-6:14. 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Psalm 139.
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It’s going to cost you something today to create the future you want tomorrow. Ecclesiastes 11:1-6. Galatians 6:7-9.
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When you go through hard times pay less attention to what you’re learning and more attention to what you’re teaching. 2 Corinthians 11.
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Fans cheer what they see from you, but friends champion what they see in you. Proverbs 27:6. Proverbs 17:17.
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Conflict is unavoidable when we live life with others. So how do we handle it well? Acts 15. Ephesians 4:15-16.
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Outfits are determined to be uniforms or costumes based on who is in them. Ephesians 4:17-24.
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God does his best work in you when He is comfortable in your heart. Ephesians 3:16-19. Hebrews 3:1-6. Ephesians 2:22. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9.
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The quality of work depends on the comfort of the craftsperson. Acts 2:14-24. Psalm 23:4-5.
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Anxiety can be a blessing when it leads you to Yahweh. Proverbs 23:29-35. Matthew 17:14-20.
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God is “so there” for His people dwelling together in unity. Psalm 133. Matthew 18:15-20. Luke 24:45-49. Acts 1:3-4. Acts 2:1-6. Ephesians 4:1-6.
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God shares his secrets with those who share his heart. Psalm 25:1-14.
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God can show up in unexpected places in unexpected ways at unexpected times. Maybe we should raise our expectations for experiencing God? Ezekiel 1.
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Experiencing God takes time. 1 Samuel 17:50-58. 1 Samuel 24:1-13. Psalm 27:1-14
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Experiencing God is most often experienced when you’re on mission with Him. Daniel 1:8-20, 2:46-49, 3:16-30.
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There are many benefits to repentance, but what is the greatest one and why do we so often overlook it? Mark 12:28-34. Matthew 4:17. Mark 1:15. 2 Timothy 2:22-26.
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On Easter Sunday, we talk about the importance of Jesus’ perfection. Hebrews 7:11-28. 1 John 3:1-10.
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On Palm Sunday, we take a look at the busy last week of Jesus’ life. Matthew 21:1-11. Mark 11:15-19.
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What is God’s approach for providing a bright and beautiful future to a dark and broken world? Matthew 13:24-33. Matthew 5:43-48. Luke 13:6-9.
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Your tongue has great power. James 3:1-8. James 5:12. Luke 6:43-49. Matthew 12:36-37.
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Little faith is the result of failing to understand one’s value and the extent of God’s providential protection. Matthew 6:25-34. Ephesians 3:14-19.
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We conclude our series on the Song of Songs by discussing the intimacy cycle and its parallels with our relationship with the wisdom of God.
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We explore a couple alternative readings of Song of Songs and discuss monogamy and the desire of God’s wisdom to be our one well.
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Cherishing what you have wars against the artificial poverty of discontentment. 1 Kings 21. Song of Songs 2:2-3, 5:10-16, 7:1-7.
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We explore the biblical themes of the garden, the body, and wisdom and how they’re used in the Song of Songs. Song of Songs 4.
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