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Podcast Episode: From Tree to Stump | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 4:4-18)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this insightful episode, David delves into the story of Daniel 4:4-18 where he explores the central idea that God shames the smug and challenges believers to find contentment in the Lord.

David breaks down the passage into three key sections:

The Man: Smug (4:4-12): Examining the pride and arrogance of King Nebuchadnezzar.
The Mind: Damaged (4:13-16): Understanding the consequences of Nebuchadnezzar’s pride and the mental turmoil.
The Message: Humility (4:17-18): Highlighting the importance of humility and recognizing God’s sovereignty.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

God is sovereign over the nations.
God delegates power to men.
God promotes the lowly. Through a detailed analysis of the passage, David unpacks the transformation of King Nebuchadnezzar from a proud ruler to a humbled man, illustrating the powerful message that pride comes before a fall. This episode aims to inspire and encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and seek true contentment in their faith.

Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion that will deepen your understanding of the scripture and strengthen your spiritual journey.Subscribe to David Christensen’s podcast for more enriching episodes and stay connected with us.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 4:4-18 – From Tree To Stump appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: Government Under God | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:28-4:3)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David delves into the profound message of “Government Under God” based on Daniel 3:28–4:3. In this enlightening episode, he explores the central idea that God’s power governs man’s plans and encourages believers to put God first in their lives.

Key Points Covered:

The Christian’s Loyalty Belongs to God (Daniel 3:28-30):
- Accepting the consequences of our commitment to God (v.28).
- Reflecting God’s power to those in authority (v.29).
- Serving our country despite its shortcomings (v.30).
The Government’s Authority is Derived from God (Daniel 4:1-3):
- Peace as the primary responsibility of those in power (v.1).
- Personal submission to control the abuse of power (v.2).
- God’s kingdom nullifying man’s pride (v.3). Through this episode, David aims to inspire and encourage believers to prioritize their faith and recognize the divine authority that governs all earthly powers. Don’t miss this insightful and uplifting message!You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 3:28-4:3 – Government Under God appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: Not Even the Smell of Smoke | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:19-27)

In this powerful episode, David Christensen delves into the miraculous story of Daniel’s three friends and the fiery furnace, as recorded in Daniel 3:19-27. This episode, titled “Not Even the Smell of Smoke,” reminds us of the incredible power and purpose of God’s miracles.

Central Idea: Miracles remind us of God’s rule. Purpose: To encourage believers to value God more than life.

Join us as we explore two key lessons from this story:

The hotter the fire, remember God’s power (Daniel 3:19-23).
The hotter the fire, remember God’s purpose (Daniel 3:24-27). David Christensen shares profound insights on how miracles serve as memory devices to encourage us to trust in God’s sovereignty. While God still performs miracles today, they are not merely to meet our needs but to fulfill His divine plan. This episode will inspire you to trust in God’s power and purpose, even when miracles don’t happen as we expect.

Tune in to hear how the story of the fiery furnace can be a powerful encouragement in your walk with the Lord. Remember, God’s power serves His purpose, and we can trust His plan, no matter how bleak our situation may seem.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 3:19-27 – Not Even the Smell of Smoke appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: PC or Not? | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 3:8-18)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David dives deep into the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:8-18 to explore one of the most crucial questions for Christians today: Is our faith for sale?

As we navigate a world that constantly challenges our beliefs, this episode challenges believers to remain loyal to Christ’s Kingdom over any earthly nation, power, or agenda.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

True Faith Provokes Opposition (Daniel 3:8-12)
True Faith Trusts God’s Invisible Power Over Man’s Visible Power (Daniel 3:13-15)
True Faith Preaches Without Presumption (Daniel 3:16-18) David discusses how true faith isn’t about our success or how well things go in our lives. It’s about trusting that God is good, no matter the circumstances. Will we compromise for political power, personal success, or comfort? Or will we stand firm in our faith, just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did, even when the cost is high?

Tune in to hear a timely message on the importance of standing up for Christ in our culture, schools, workplaces, and beyond. Will we refuse to compromise our integrity and convictions, no matter the cost?You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 3:8-18 – PC or Not? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: A Culturally Acceptable God | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:46-3:7)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful episode, David explores a critical issue faced by Christians throughout history: the temptation to accept the “pagan deal” — the idea that we can coexist with the world’s systems if we respect and conform to the values of the surrounding culture. But as Christians, we’re called to reject this compromise.

Central Idea: The pagan deal is clear: “We will respect your god if you respect our gods.” But is that a deal we should accept as followers of Christ?

Key Takeaways:

We will respect your god (Daniel 2:46-49): King Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the power of God after Daniel interprets his dream, but the story takes a turn as the pagan demands increase.
If you respect our gods (Daniel 3:1-7): The king erects a golden image, demanding all to worship it — a clear test of loyalty to God or to the empire.
The Christian Response:
- Deny the lie of the two spheres: Christianity is not a private belief, but a public, exclusive faith.
- Prove your faith through faithfulness: Christians must demonstrate integrity in all areas of life and refuse to separate their faith from public life. Join us as we discuss how to navigate a culture that demands conformity while remaining true to the call of Christ.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 2:46-3:7 – A Culturally Acceptable God appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: The Great Mountain | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:31-45)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this powerful new podcast episode, David delves into the profound message of Daniel 2:31-45 and the vision of the Great Mountain. This vision, given to King Nebuchadnezzar, reveals God’s grand plan for human history, reminding us that God rules the rulers of this world.

Join David as he breaks down the symbolism in the king’s dream:

The Head of Gold: Babylon (2:36-38)
The Chest of Silver: Medo-Persia (2:39a)
The Belly of Bronze: Greece (2:39b)
The Legs of Iron: Rome (2:40-43)
The Rock that Smashes: Christ’s Kingdom (2:44-45) Through this episode, David encourages believers to find rest and peace, knowing that God has a sovereign plan for the unfolding of human history, even during turmoil and uncertainty. As we see how God’s kingdom will ultimately crush all earthly kingdoms, we are reminded to trust in His control over all things.

David draws connections to real-life lessons about rest and trust, quoting Psalm 127:2 and reflecting on the wisdom of Dr. Richard Swenson, who points out that trusting in God’s sovereignty is like trusting ourselves to sleep at the end of a long day—knowing that God will take care of the world while we rest.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life and the state of the world, this episode is a timely reminder that God is in control and has an eternal plan. Work hard, trust in God, and sleep well tonight.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 2:31-45 – The Great Mountain appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: God on Trial | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:24-30)

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this compelling episode David dives into the powerful passage of Daniel 2:24-30 in “God on Trial”—exploring how faith is often tested when circumstances put our beliefs to the test.

When God is on trial, the challenge isn’t just the pressure of the moment but the opportunity to stand firm and trust in His plan. David unpacks the three key lessons from this passage: seizing the moment, giving God the credit, and explaining God’s plan.

Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, doubt, or spiritual challenges, this episode will inspire you to strengthen your faith and embrace God’s guidance through every trial.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

Seize the Moment (Daniel 2:24): Recognize and respond to opportunities to trust and obey God in critical situations.
Give God the Credit (Daniel 2:25-28): Acknowledge God as the source of wisdom, strength, and guidance.
Explain God’s Plan (Daniel 2:29-30): Understand and share God’s purpose in the midst of uncertainty or challenges. Listen now and discover how you can confidently stand firm for the Lord.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 2:24-30 – God on Trial appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: Prayer for the Impossible | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:17-23)Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives deep into Daniel 2:17-23, exploring how God can handle our worst nightmares and how believers can approach Him in faith.This discussion will encourage listeners to pray boldly, trust God’s love, and expect His solutions even in the most challenging circumstances.Key Takeaways from this Episode:1. Request: Appeal to God’s unchanging love (v.17-18). 2. Answer: Anticipate God’s perfect solutions (v.19a). 3. Praise: Reflect on God’s unmatched abilities: He owns human resources (v.20); He controls human circumstances (v.21); He reveals human secrets (v.22); He answers human prayers (v.23).

Whether you’re facing the impossible or simply seeking encouragement to strengthen your prayer life, this episode is a reminder that God is always listening, always powerful, and always able.Listen now and let this inspire you to pray with faith!Follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 2:17-23 – Prayer for the Impossible appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Podcast Episode: Limits of the Mind | Featuring David Christensen (Daniel 2:1-16)Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives deep into the powerful lessons found in Daniel 2:1-16, exploring the limits of human wisdom and the boundless wisdom of God. The central theme of this episode is: The wisdom of God defeats the mind of man.

David encourages believers to trust God even in moments of confusion and uncertainty, reminding us that when we cannot understand our circumstances, God’s wisdom will always lead the way.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The Pressures of Our World Present Opportunities for Our Witness (Daniel 2:1-3)
In times of difficulty, our response can serve as a powerful testimony to those around us.
An Impossible Crisis Challenges the Limits of Our Human Resources (Daniel 2:4-13)
When human efforts fall short, it’s a reminder of our need for divine intervention.
The Wisdom of God Accepts the Challenge of the World on Faith (Daniel 2:14-16)
True wisdom comes not from human understanding, but from trusting in God’s plan, even when it seems impossible. Tune in as David Christensen unpacks these profound truths and encourages believers to place their trust in the all-knowing, all-powerful wisdom of God in the face of life’s toughest challenges.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 2:1-16 – Limits of the Mind appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David dives into the powerful message of Daniel 1:14-21. This episode challenges believers to live boldly and authentically, even in a world that often opposes God.Drawing from the story of Daniel and his friends, David highlights two key lessons for Christians today:

Don’t be afraid to walk a different path (Daniel 1:14-16) — Following God’s direction, even when it sets you apart, leads to greater strength and wisdom.
Don’t be afraid to pursue excellence in your field (Daniel 1:17-21) — Whether in work, school, or other pursuits, believers are called to pursue excellence, remembering that all success comes from God. David shares practical insights on how to:

– Remember the source of your success (v. 17)

– Serve faithfully where God has placed you (v. 18-19)

– Strive to be the best you can be in every area of life (v. 20-21)

Tune in for a powerful reminder that, just like Daniel, we are called to represent God to a culture that needs His truth, living out our faith with excellence and courage.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 1:14-21 – Ten Times Better Than the Best appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this episode, David explores the pressures faced by believers in a pagan educational system, drawing insights from Daniel 1:3-13. He unpacks how the goal of such systems is often assimilation, and how our response to this pressure can shape our influence on culture and society.David offers practical wisdom for believers seeking to stand firm in their faith despite the challenges they face. He outlines a strategic approach for resisting the pressures of conformity:

Assimilation and its dangers (Daniel 1:3-7) – Understanding the subtle yet powerful push to conform.2. Choosing your response to cultural pressure (Daniel 1:8-13) – How to stand strong without compromising your values.

a) Pick your protest (v.8): Know when and where to take a stand.

b) Trust God to prepare your path (v.9): Rely on God’s sovereignty as you navigate challenges.

c) Respect the feelings of others (v.10-11): Compassionately engage with those around you.

d) Submit your faith to be tested (v.12-13): Allow God to strengthen your character through trials.

This episode aims to encourage believers to remain steadfast and bold in their faith, trusting that God will honor those who choose to stand for Him. Tune in for a powerful message of resilience and divine preparation!You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post Daniel 1:3-13 – The Pressures of a Pagan Education appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Welcome to the latest episode of our biblical podcast with David Christensen! In this thought-provoking session, we dive into the book of Daniel, exploring the powerful theme of divine sovereignty in the face of human plans.Episode 1: Who Rules? (Daniel 1:1-2)

In a world filled with pagan pressures and uncertainty, how can we find true security? David unpacks the central idea that God’s powerful purposes control man’s pagan plans.

Join us as we discuss:

Testing Our Faith: How do we respond when faced with challenges to our beliefs? Discover the importance of understanding “at what altar do we worship” (Daniel 1:2) and recognizing “whose god is in control” (Daniel 1:2; 3:16-18).
Hope Amidst Human Plans: Learn about the rise and fall of empires and the overarching question: What nation stands at the center of human history? This episode is designed to encourage believers to place their faith firmly in God’s sovereignty and to find hope amidst the chaos of the world around us.You can follow our podcast on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon MusicThe post Daniel 1:1-2 – Who Rules? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Launching in November! In a world where the cultural currents can feel overwhelming, how do we maintain our faith and integrity? In his new podcast series, David Christensen delves into the life of Daniel, who served for 65 years in challenging political landscapes. Join him as he seeks to learn from Daniel’s example and strive for excellence while standing firm in our beliefs. Let’s navigate these turbulent waters together!Available on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

David Christensen dedicated thirty years to ministry as a Bible college professor and local church pastor. He founded The Rephidim Project, a ministry that encourages and equips pastors in expository preaching. David has authored seven books, including “A Philosophy of Pastoral Preaching: Shepherding God’s People with God’s Word in One Place.” In 2018, he retired as Preaching Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church to focus on empowering pastors, missionaries, and church leaders through Bible exposition and teaching expository preaching methods to the next generation.

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Soul Secrets (James 5:13–20)Central Idea: Mutual accountability brings salvation for the sinner.Purpose: To challenge Christians to practice the power of mutual accountability in the church.1. Mutual accountability brings salvation from emotional excesses (5:13). 2. Mutual accountability brings salvation from physical sickness (5:14–15). 3. Mutual accountability brings salvation through personal prayer (5:16–18). 4. Mutual accountability brings salvation from physical death (5:19–20).

Dive into the depths of spiritual fellowship with “Soul Secrets,” a Christian podcast based on James 5:13–20. Delve into the transformative power of mutual accountability within the church community. From overcoming emotional turbulence to physical ailments, this episode uncovers the profound impact of shared responsibility and prayer. Discover how mutual accountability not only nurtures spiritual growth but also serves as a conduit for salvation. Through poignant narratives and biblical insights, “Soul Secrets” challenges listeners to embrace the strength found in collective faith. Join us as we explore the timeless wisdom of James, igniting hearts to practice the profound truth that together, we find salvation.

Now available on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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Sticking with it Faith(James 5:7-12)Central Idea: A suffering faith requires a persevering faith.Purpose: To encourage Christians to stick with it.

A suffering faith requires a persevering faith (5:7-8).
A persevering faith is uncomplaining (5:9).
A persevering faith is enduring (5:10-11).
A persevering faith is honest (5:12). What do you do when you cry out to God, and he doesn’t answer? When we face deep suffering, when we experience great loss, when we undergo injustice and pain, the only thing that can get us through is sticking with it faith. Real faith is a persevering faith.

In this episode, we learn about four characteristics of sticking with it faith from the book of James.

Now available on our website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.David Christensen has been involved in dual ministry as a pastor and professor for over 30 years. This combination of teaching and pastoring meshes deep study with practical application in ways that have prepared him for his current ministry at The Rephidim Project. He retired as Senior Pastor at Galilee Baptist Church in the fall of 2018 to devote his time to The Rephidim Project. Dave focuses his ministry on encouraging pastors, missionaries, and church leaders through Bible exposition and teaching the methods of expository preaching to the next generation of pastors. He is a member of The Evangelical Homiletics Society and The Evangelical Theological Society.The post James 5:7-12 – Sticking with it Faith appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Warnings for the Wealthy(James 5:1–6)Central Idea: Warnings for the wealthy encourage the needy.Purpose: To encourage Christians to find contentment, knowing that God cares about economic justice.1. The warning against hoarding encourages the needy (5:1-3) 2. The warning against stealing encourages the needy (5:4). 3. The warning against indulging encourages the needy (5:5). 4. The warning against killing encourages the needy (5:6). If you ever feel the sting of economic injustice, then James is writing to you. God cares about economic injustice, and He will not let it last forever.

In this episode, James raises four warnings for the wealthy which are intended to encourage the poor and the oppressed.

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Attitude Analysis (James 4:11–17)Central Idea: Our attitudes demonstrate our arrogance.Purpose: To challenge believers to submit to God’s will.1. A critical attitude demonstrates arrogance (4:11–12). 2. A presumptuous attitude demonstrates arrogance (4:13–16). 3. An apathetic attitude demonstrates arrogance (v.17).

Frank Sinatra’s song, I Did It My Way, seems to be the theme song of our culture today. That same pride infiltrates the church. As we continue this study, James tells us this arrogance shows itself in three sinful attitudes: a critical spirit, a presumptuous attitude, and an apathetic attitude.These are not Christlike attitudes, and Christ enables us to eliminate these kinds of attitudes from our lives by the grace of Christ, changing our hearts to be less critical of people.

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Antidotes to Antagonism(James 4:4-10)Central Idea: Personal antagonism requires powerful antidotes.Purpose: To challenge Christians to repent of sin that leads to strife.1. Reject divided loyalties (4:4–6). 2. Surrender to God’s authority (4:7–8). 3. Grieve over sin (4:9). 4. Behave with humility (v.10). Personal antagonism is a poison that can destroy a church. So, it needs some powerful antidotes to counteract the poison before it is too late.In this episode James identifies four powerful antidotes to antagonism.The post James 4:4-10 – Antidotes to Antagonism appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Great Church Fights!(James 4:1–3)Central Idea: The pursuit of pleasure is a source of strife.Purpose: To challenge believers to pursue peace with each other.1. The pursuit of pleasure produces selfishness (3:2). 2. The pursuit of pleasure produces frustration (4:2). 3. The pursuit of pleasure produces hostility (4:2). 4. The pursuit of pleasure produces poverty (4:2–3). Is the desire for what we want causing us to fight with those we love? In James 4:1-3 we learn that the pursuit of worldly pleasure produces selfishness, frustration, hostility, and poverty. So how can we minimize such conflict in our relationships today?In this episode we will learn how to pursue peace with others and resolve conflict in a healthy way.Now available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.The post James 4:1-3 – Great Church Fights! appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Wise or Wimpy?(James 3:13–18)Central Idea: People’s actions test wisdom’s way.Purpose: To challenge believers to be peacemakers.

Worldly wisdom produces pugnacious actions (3:14–16).
Heavenly wisdom produces peaceful actions (3:17–18). James writes in James 3:13, Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior, his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. When the boss is unreasonable, when someone insults us, when others put us down or treat us like dirt, how do we respond?

In this episode we learn about two kinds of wisdom, worldly wisdom, and heavenly wisdom.

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Tongue Testing(James 3:1-12)Central Idea: To be tongue tested is to be tongue-tied.

Purpose: To challenge people to control their tongues.

The preeminence of the tongue (3:1-2).
The power of the tongue (3:3-5a).
The perversity of the tongue (3:5b-6).
The production of the tongue (3:7-12). Friends, when we are tongue tested, will we be tongue tied? Our tongues are the most offensive weapon in our arsenals and must be controlled very carefully. We can only do that by the power of Christ operating in our lives, asking Him to help us do it.

In this episode you will learn three simple steps that will help you tie your tongue and stop hurtful words before they are spoken or written.

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Dead Traditionalism

(James 2:14-26)

Central Idea: A living faith is a working faith.

Purpose: To challenge Christians to be what they claim to be.

The need for a working faith (2:14-17).
The argument for a working faith (2:18-20).
The illustrations of a working faith (2:21-26). Traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living. Are you a traditionalist? Do you go to church because your parents want you to go to church? Are you a Christian because it is the proper thing to do? Well, that’s dead traditionalism.

A living faith is a working faith. As we continue our study, James develops that truth in three steps: the need, the argument, and illustrations of a working faith.

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Personal Discrimination (James 2:8-13)Central Idea: Personal discrimination denies biblical doctrine.Purpose: To challenge believers to practice social justice.1. Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of love (James 2:8). 2. Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of sin (James 2:9-11). 3. Personal discrimination denies the doctrine of mercy (James 2:12-13).

Sadly, racial, ethnic, and economic discrimination has plagued the Christian church since the founding of our country. It is still going on today. My friends, discrimination is sin. It is sin because personal discrimination denies the doctrine of love, sin, and mercy.

In this episode we learn about three areas where personal discrimination denies God’s truth and how we can practice social justice today.

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The Sin of Snobbery(James 2:1-7)Central Idea: Personal discrimination is the sin of snobbery.Purpose: To challenge Christians to value all impartially.1. Discrimination is the sin of snobbery because discrimination creates divisions (James 2:2-4). 2. Discrimination is the sin of snobbery because discrimination demonstrates inconsistency (James 2:5-7). In this episode, James gives us two reasons why personal discrimination is the sin of snobbery and how Christians can overcome it.

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Livers or Lookers?(James 1:22-27)Central Idea: Be livers not lookers.Purpose: To challenge Christians to live out their faith 24/7.1. Be livers of the word, not just lookers (James 1:22-25). 2. Be livers of the work, not just lookers (James 1:26-27). Are you a liver or a looker? The Christian faith must be more than show and tell. The Christian faith must be live and do. If we follow the prescription God gives us in the Bible, we must put the word of God into practice.In this episode, James gives us three clues on how to put the word of God into practice in our everyday lives.The post James 1:22-27 – Livers or Lookers? appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Welcoming the Word (James 1:19-21)Central Idea: Our reaction to the Word is determined by our reception of the Word.Purpose: To encourage believers to hunger for God’s Word.1. Our reaction to the Word (1:19-20). 2. Our reception of the Word (1:21). Will you let God change you by the power of His Word? All over the world, the Bible is radically changing lives. The Word of God is the most powerful force the world has ever known for transforming evil into good. No other message can do that.In this episode, James shows us how to welcome the Word into our lives in order to receive its mighty work of transformation.

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The Blame Game (James 1:12-18)Central Idea: Moral integrity demands personal responsibility.Purpose: To challenge believers to live with integrity.1. Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for happiness (James 1:12). 2. Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for sin (James 1:13-15). 3. Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for deception (James 1:16-18). Are you playing the blame game today? Am I? These are important questions to ask ourselves. We can talk all we want about the moral crisis in our society. We can blame social media or our cultural environment. But in the end, moral integrity is a deeply personal issue. My friends, the world desperately needs to see Christians living lives of moral integrity. We need to live what we preach.

In this episode we will learn three key principles of integrity from the book of James.

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Valuing Your Valuables(James 1:9-11)Central Idea: Mastering materialism requires valuing spiritual valuables.Purpose: To challenge Christians to value what God values.1. The poor Christian masters materialism by valuing their high status in Christ (1:9). 2. The rich Christian masters materialism by valuing their low status in Christ (1:10-11).

Want to know how to master materialism? Check out this episode and learn four key principles that will help you gain back control.

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Second Guessing God! (James 1:5–8)Central Idea: Wisdom produces stability.Purpose: To teach Christians how to make good choices.1. Our resource for wisdom is God (James 1:5). 2. Our reception of wisdom involves conditions (James 1:6–8).

If there is one question, I have been asked more than any other question over the years, it is this one. How do I know God’s will for my life? If you are asking that question, then this message is for you.The post James – Second Guessing God! (James 1:5-8) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

A Matter of Perspective(James 1:1–4)Central Idea: Tough trials demand a proper perspective.Purpose: To challenge believers to look at their trials with joy.1. Our process of growth requires trials (James 1:2–3) 2. Our perseverance through trials builds character (James 1:4) 3. Our prospect after trials produces maturity (James 1:4)

Have you ever noticed that two people can face very similar situations in life and react in opposite ways? It’s all a matter of perspective. In this episode we learn about how we can face hardships with the right attitude.The post James – A Matter of Perspective (James 1:1-4) appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

David Christensen introduces a weekly bible study of the book of James starting Friday, February 2nd.The post James – Introduction appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Welcome to Honey from the Rock, a podcast devoted to bible exposition with David Christensen. David’s father, Jack Christensen, preached for over 50 years. He often began his sermons with a little expression, “And now a little honey from the rock,” taken from Psalm 81:16. His father’s legacy now lives on in him. Today, more than ever, we need to feed our souls on the words of God in the Bible. If you are interested in God-centered, word explaining messages, follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.The post Honey from the Rock Podcast Trailer 2024 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

WHEN THE SILVER CORD BREAKS (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)Central Idea: Live for the Lord while you have time.Purpose: To challenge people not to waste their lives living for themselves.1. Live responsibly before you grow old (12:1-8). 2. Live biblically according to God’s wisdom (12:9-12). 3. Live for the Lord while you have time (12:13-14). The post When The Silver Cord Breaks Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF UNCERTAINTY (Ecclesiastes 11:1-10)Central Idea: How can we live well when we face so much uncertainty?Purpose: To encourage people to focus on the future by faith.1. Diversify your investments because the future is uncertain (11:1-2). 2. Avoid the paralysis of excessive analysis (11:3-4). 3. Work hard even though you don’t understand God’s plan (11:5-6). 4. Enjoy each day of your life even as old age dims your eyes (11:7-8). 5. Have fun when you are young without wasting your life (11:9-10). The post Living In The Light Of Uncertainty Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

COMMON SENSE LIVING (Ecclesiastes 10:2-20)Central Idea: Living well depends on common sense.Purpose: To encourage people to live wisely.1. BE SMART: THE PEOPLE IN POWER ARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT (10:2-7). 2. BE PREPARED: DO THE WORK WHEN IT NEEDS TO BE DONE (10:8-11). 3. BE CAREFUL: BIG MOUTHS WON’T LEAD US HOME (10:12-15). 4. BE ALERT: LAZY LEADERS BRING DOWN A NATION (10:16-20). The post Common Sense Living Ecclesiastes 10:2-20 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

DEAD FLIES IN THE PERFUME (Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1)Central Idea: Trust God’s will because man’s plans can be nullified.Purpose: To challenge people to trust the Lord.1. Human abilities can be nullified by sudden misfortune (9:11-12). 2. Human wisdom can be nullified by simple ingratitude (9:13-16). 3. Human achievement can be nullified by stupid foolishness (9:17-10:1). The post Dead Flies In The Perfume Ecclesiastes 9:11-10:1 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

A LIVE DOG AND A DEAD LION (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)Central Idea: Do everything you can with all that you have for as long as you live.Purpose: To encourage people to live each day for the Lord.1. Trust the sovereignty of God in the uncertainty of life (9:1-3). 2. Live with hope despite the reality of death (9:4-6). 3. Enjoy life on earth as an act of faith in God (9:7-9). The post A Live Dog And A Dead Lion Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT(Ecclesiastes 8:10-17)Central Idea: Living right seems futile when living wrong succeeds.Purpose: To encourage believers to find contentment in God.1. Punish evil to slow the spread of evil (8:10-11). 2. Fear God because He is the final judge (8:12-13). 3. Enjoy what God gives despite how the world appears (8:14-15). 4. Remember that God’s ways are higher than our ways (8:16-17). The post Crime And Punishment Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

WISDOM AND AUTHORITY (Ecclesiastes 8:1-9)Central Idea: Wisdom changes our response to authority (8:1&9).Purpose: To challenge people to follow the Lord.1. Obedience begins with respect for authority (8:2-4). 2. There is a right time and way for everything (8:5-6). 3. Nobody escapes the consequences of wickedness (8:7-8). The post Wisdom And Authority Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE INSANITY OF IMMORALITY (Ecclesiastes 7:23-29)Central Idea: The way of wisdom is to obey the will of God.Purpose: To challenge people to follow the Lord in marriage.1. The Quest: We want answers to our questions (7:23-24). 2. The Test: Immorality is a form of insanity (7:25-26). 3. The Truth: Our schemes obscure God’s design (7:27-29). The post The Insanity of Immorality Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE HUMILITY OF MODERATION(Ecclesiastes 7:15-22)Central Idea: A life of moderation flows from a spirit of humility.Purpose: To encourage believers to live moderately.1. The fear of God leads us to live in moderation (7:15-18). 2. The wisdom of God leads us to live in humility (7:19-22). The post The Humility Of Moderation Ecclesiastes 7:15-22 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

Walking the Road of Life (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14)Central Idea: We will know the value of life at the end of life.Purpose: To encourage believers to live each day well.1. We learn more from funerals than parties (7:2-4). 2. Wise correction is better than shallow songs (7:5-7). 3. Patience carries us through life successfully (7:8-10). 4. The good life comes from wisdom not money (7:11-12). 5. God guides us as we go by faith (7:13-14). The post Walking The Road Of Life Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

AN UNSATISFIED APPETITE (Ecclesiastes 6:1-12)Central Idea: Discontentment ruins our lives.Purpose: To encourage people to be satisfied with the Lord’s gifts.1. Losing it all proves how meaningless “things” are (6:1-2). 2. Living that is never satisfied is worse than never living at all (6:3-6). 3. Wanting more means enjoying less (6:7-9). 4. Arguing with God is an exercise in futility (6:10-12). The post An Unsatisfied Appetite Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

GRATITUDE: THE TRUE GLADNESS (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20) Central Idea: Living the good life requires an attitude of gratitude. Purpose: To encourage believers to be thankful. Find joy in being productive for as long as you live (5:18). Appreciate life as a gift from God (5:19). Develop the habit of happiness to ease the […]

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THE FOLLY OF LOVING MONEY (Ecclesiastes 5:8-17)Central Idea: Living for money means losing your life.Purpose: To challenge believers to live for the Lord.1. The bigger the government, the more we pay (5:8-9). 2. The more we have, the more we spend (5:10-12). 3. The more we hoard, the more we lose (5:13-14). 4. The harder we work, the more we leave behind (5:15-17). The post The Folly Of Loving Money Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

EMPTY WORDS (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) Central Idea: The fear of God guards our lips. Purpose: To challenge people to watch their words. Come to worship with a listening heart (5:1). Do not pray to impress (5:2-3). Keep your promises to God (5:4-5). Do not make excuses for your failures (5:6-7).

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PEOPLE, POLITICS, AND POWER (Ecclesiastes 4:1-16) Central Idea: The quest for power leads to an empty life. Purpose: To encourage people to find fulfillment in Christ. The abuse of power drives us to despair (4:1-3). Success driven by envy produces vanity (4:4-6). Selfish greed breeds empty achievement (4:7-8). Shared lives are stronger […]

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CARPE DIEM (Ecclesiastes 3:12-22) Central Idea: Enjoy today as if there is no tomorrow. Purpose: To challenge believers to live every day to the fullest. God offers us the gift of happiness as we do good in this world (3:12-13). God governs our world so that we will honor Him with our […]

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IN HIS TIME (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) Central Idea: How do we make peace with the pointlessness of life? Purpose: To encourage believers to find contentment in life. We accept the earthly rhythms God designs for our lives (3:1-8). We appreciate the perfect timing God plans for our lives (3:10-11a). We trust the eternal […]

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DAILY LIFE WITH GOD (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26) Central Idea: We are to enjoy our daily lives as gifts from the hand of God. Purpose: To encourage believers to find contentment in God. Our happiness in life comes from the hand of God (2:25). The simple pleasures of life are God’s gifts for us […]

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DEATH: THE GREAT EQUALIZER (Ecclesiastes 2:12-23) Central Idea: Death renders meaningless a life that is Christless. Purpose: To call everyone to follow Christ to find meaning in life. In the face of death, wisdom cannot save us (2:12-17). In the face of death, work cannot satisfy us (2:18-23).

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MEANINGLESS MONEY (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) Central Idea: The pleasures money can buy cannot satisfy the soul. Purpose: To challenge believers to find joy by investing in Christ’s work. Money buys parties that never satisfy the soul (2:2-3). Money builds projects that never satisfy the soul (2:4-6). Money collects possessions that never satisfy the […]

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CHASING THE WIND (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18) Central Idea: Apart from God: Making sense of life is like chasing the wind. Purpose: To encourage people to find fulfillment in the Lord. All our efforts cannot achieve permanent changes (1:14-15). The more we know the more frustrated we become (1:16-18).

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THE VANITY OF SCIENCE Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Central Idea: If the study of our natural world fails to lead us to God, our quest for meaning will end in emptiness. Purpose: To challenge people to find fulfillment in God. Our study of science cannot satisfy our need for significance (1:1-8). “Newness” is repackaged […]

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WHERE WILL WE FIND HAPPINESS IN LIFE? (Overview of Ecclesiastes) Central Idea: It our duty to be happy in God’s will for our lives. Purpose: To encourage believers to find happiness in God’s will. Enjoy God in the simple pleasures of life (2:24-25). Enjoy God through the gift of good work (3:12-13, […]

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FINAL EXHORTATIONS (Hebrews 13:17-25) Central Idea: Biblical principles undergird church life. Purpose: To encourage believers to follow God’s principles for church life. We Willingly Follow Spiritual Leaders (13:17). We Pray for the Integrity of our Leaders (13:18-19). We Trust in God’s Power to do God’s Will (13:20-21). We Highly Value Spiritual Friendships […]

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TRUE SACRIFICES TO GOD (Hebrews 13:7-16) Central Idea: If Jesus is the same eternally, we must follow Him consistently. Purpose: To encourage believers to live faithfully. Follow Those Who Have Gone Before (13:7). Don’t be Misled by Legalism (13:8-9) Identify with the Cross of Christ (13:10-14) Offer Sacrifices of Praise (13:15-16)

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KINGDOM LIVING (Hebrews 13:1-6) Central Idea: Our lives should express His values. Purpose: To encourage believers to value what God values. Love: Giving Without Getting (13:1-3) Marriage: The Preciousness of Purity (13:4) Contentment: A Lifestyle of Faith (13:5-6)

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OUR UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM (Hebrews 12:25-29) Central Idea: The unshakable kingdom is founded on the grace of Christ. Purpose: To encourage believers to serve in gratitude for grace.1. TURNING FROM CHRIST MEANS NO ESCAPE FROM JUDGMENT (12:25-27). 2. GRIPPING GRACE PRODUCES ACCEPTABLE SERVICE (12:28-29). The post Our Unshakable Kingdom Hebrews 12:25-29 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHERS(Hebrews 12:14-17)Central Idea: Seriously pursue healthy relationships.Purpose: To challenge believers to care for one another.1. SEEK PEACE WITH EVERYONE (v.14). 2. BE HOLY SO OTHERS CAN SEE CHRIST (v.14). 3. CARE FOR THOSE WHO LAG BEHIND (v.15). 4. WATCH OUT FOR BITTERNESS IN THE BODY (v.15). 5. WARN OTHERS TO AVOID WORLDLINESS (vss.16-17). The post Our Responsibilities To Others Hebrews 12:14-17 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

TWO MOUNTAINS (Hebrews 12:18-24) Central Idea: Turn to God’s grace to enjoy God’s blessings. Purpose: To encourage people with the blessings of God by grace.1. MT. SINAI: LIVING BY LAW PUSHES US AWAY FROM GOD (12:18-21). 2. MT. ZION: TRUSTING IN GRACE DRAWS US CLOSER TO GOD (12:22-24). The post Two Mountains Hebrews 12:18-24 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

DISCIPLINE: SOUL TRAINING (Hebrews 12:4-13)Central Idea: God trains our souls in the gym of life.Purpose: To encourage believers to surrender to the Lord’s training.1. GOD’S DISCIPLINE PROVES GOD’S LOVE (12:4-6). 2. PAIN IS THE PRICE OF A DISCIPLINED LIFE (12:7-11). 3. WE SHOULD RESPOND WITH RENEWED COMMITMENT (12:12-13). The post Discipline: Soul Training Hebrews 12:4-13 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE RACE OF LIFE (Hebrews 12:1-3) Central Idea: Run your race to the finish line. Purpose: To encourage believers not to quit.1. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD (v.1). 2. AVOID ENSNARING SIN (v.1). 3. FOCUS ON JESUS (vss.2-3). The post The Race of Life Hebrews 12:1-3 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

PERSEVERANCE: HALL OF FAITH, PART 3 (Hebrews 11:32-40) Central Idea: Perseverance means trusting God’s plan in spite of unfulfilled promises. Purpose: To encourage believers to trust the Lord.1. WE ARE CONFIRMED BY THE TRIALS OF FAITH (11:39). 2. WE ARE PART OF GOD’S BETTER PLAN (11:40). The post Perseverance: Hall Of Faith, Part Three Hebrews 11:32-40 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

CHOICES: HALL OF FAITH, PART TWO(Hebrews 11:17-31)Central idea: Our faith choices prioritize our lifestyles.Purpose: To challenge believers to make choices that reflect God’s values.1. OBEY GOD’S WILL BASED ON GOD’S PROMISES (11:17-19). 2. TRUST GOD FOR THE FUTURE EVEN IN DEATH (11:20-22). 3. SEEK THE REWARDS OF CHRIST OVER THE PLEASURES OF EARTH (11:23-28). 4. DO THE UNREASONABLE TO ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE (11:29-31). The post Choices: Hall Of Faith, Part Two Hebrews 11:17-31 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

PROMISES: HALL OF FAITH, PART 1(Hebrews 11:4-12)Central Idea: We please God by faith.Purpose: To encourage believers to live by faith.1. ABEL: RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE RESULT OF FAITH (11:4). 2. ENOCH: HEAVEN IS THE REWARD OF FAITH (11:5). 3. NOAH: DEVOTION IS THE ATTITUDE OF FAITH (11:7). 4. ABRAHAM: OBEDIENCE IS THE WORK OF FAITH (11:8-10). 5. SARAH: PROMISE IS THE FOCUS OF FAITH (11:11-12). The post Promises: Hall Of Faith, Part 1 – Hebrews 11:4-12 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

WARNING: DON’T SHRINK BACK TO DESTRUCTION(Hebrews 10:32-39)Central Idea: Finish the race with confidence.Purpose: To encourage believers to remain faithful.1. RECALL YOUR PAST COMMITMENT (10:32-34). 2. PURSUE A GREATER PAY BACK (10:35-36). 3. LOOK FORWARD TO HIS RETURN (10:37-39). The post Warning: Don’t Shrink Back To Destruction Hebrews 10:32-39 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

APOSTASY!(Hebrews 10:26-31) Central Idea: Fear of God’s judgment warns us not to turn away from God’s grace. (10:31) Purpose: To warn people of the consequences of apostasy.1. APOSTASY NULLIFIES GRACE (10:26-27). 2. APOSTASY SLANDERS GOD (10:28-29). 3. APOSTASY DESERVES JUDGMENT (10:30). The post Apostasy! Hebrews 10:26-31 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

OUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST (Hebrews 10:19-25) CENTRAL IDEA: Christ calls us to live for Him because He died for us. PURPOSE: To challenge believers to serve the Lord.1. DRAW NEAR TO GOD BOLDLY (10:19-22). 2. HANG ON TO THE HOPE TENACIOUSLY (10:23). 3. AROUSE ONE ANOTHER LOVINGLY (10:24-25). The post Our Confidence In Christ Hebrews 10:19-25 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

NO MORE SACRIFICE(Hebrews 10:11-18)CENTRAL IDEA: Christ’s forgiveness renders our works irrelevant for salvation.PURPOSE: To encourage people to trust Christ alone.1. RELIGIOUS WORKS HAVE NO CAPACITY TO REMOVE SINS (10:11). 2. CHRIST’S SACRIFICIAL WORK LASTS FOR ALL TIME (10:12-13). 3. WE ARE MADE PERFECT BY CHRIST’S PERFECT WORK (10:14). 4. CHRIST’S CROSS WORK CHANGES THE MOTIVES FOR OUR WORKS (10:15-17). The post No More Sacrifice Hebrews 10:11-18 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

ONLY ONCE! (Hebrews 10:1-10) Central Idea: Only Christ’s sacrifice can remove our guilt. Purpose: To challenge people to trust what Christ has done for us.1. RELIGIOUS RITUALS CANNOT PERMANENTLY ABSOLVE OUR GUILT (10:1-4). 2. THE CROSS OF CHRIST CAN PERMANENTLY ABSOLVE OUR GUILT (10:5-10). The post Only Once Hebrews 10:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

COPY VS. ORIGINAL (Hebrews 9:23-28) Central Idea: Christ’s sacrifice is the real sacrifice. Purpose: To encourage people with what Christ has accomplished.1. CHRIST’S SACRIFICE PREPARES OUR SANCTUARY (9:23). 2. CHRIST’S SACRIFICE ANNULS OUR SINS (9:24-26). 3. CHRIST’S SACRIFICE ENSURES OUR FUTURE (9:27-28). The post Copy Versus Original Hebrews 9:23-28 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

OUR ETERNAL INHERITANCE(Hebrews 9:15-22)Central Idea: We possess an eternal inheritance because of an infinite sacrifice.Purpose: To stimulate people to appreciate our inheritance in Christ.1. CHRIST’S DEATH MEDIATES HIS NEW TESTAMENT (9:15). 2. CHRIST’S DEATH WAS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE HIS WILL (9:16-17). 3. CHRIST’S DEATH CLEANSES THE SINS OF HIS PEOPLE (9:18-22). The post Our Eternal Inheritance appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE NEW WAY TO HOLINESS (Hebrews 9:11-14) Central Idea: Christ redeemed us by His blood. Purpose: To challenge people to value Christ’s sacrifice for sin.1. THE BLOOD OF CHRIST QUALIFIES HIM TO BE OUR PRIEST (9:11-12). 2. THE BLOOD OF CHRIST PURIFIES OUR SOULS FROM SIN (9:13-14). The post The New Way To Holiness Hebrews 9:11-14 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE OLD WAY TO HOLINESS(Hebrews 9:1-10)Central Idea: Performing religious rituals will not make us right with God.Purpose: To challenge people to come to God through Christ alone.

RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS PICTURED THE COMING CHRIST (9:1-5).
RELIGIOUS REGULATIONS LIMITED ACCESS TO GOD (9:6-7).
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PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE (Hebrews 8:7-13)Central Idea: God’s new contract renders His old contract obsolete.Purpose: To point people to new life in Christ.1. EXTERNAL CONTRACTS CANNOT GUARANTEE INTERNAL CHANGE (v.9). 2. WHEN GOD CHANGES OUR HEARTS WE CAN OBEY HIS LAWS (v.10). 3. SPIRITUAL UNITY COMES FROM KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY (v.11). 4. WHEN GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS WE CAN BEGIN NEW LIVES (v.12). The post Planned Obsolescence Hebrews 8:7-13 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

A HIGHER HIGH PRIEST (Hebrews 8:1-6)Central Idea: We have a higher high priest.

Purpose: To encourage people to run to Christ for cleansing

Jesus is our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary (8:1-3).
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THE NEW PRIEST AND THE NEW COVENANT(Hebrews 7:20-28)Central Idea: Christ guarantees the fulfillment of our new covenant.Purpose: To encourage believers with our security in Christ.1. Our new covenant is guaranteed by a permanent oath (7:20-21). 2. Our new covenant is guaranteed by a living advocate (7:23-25). 3. Our new covenant is guaranteed by a sufficient sacrifice (7:26-27). 4. Our new covenant is guaranteed by a perfect priest (7:28). The post The New Priest And The New Covenant Hebrews 7:20-28 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

THE NEW PRIEST AND THE OLD LAW(Hebrews 7:11-19)Central Idea: God sets aside the old law to bring us a better hope. (7:18-19)Purpose: To encourage believers not to pursue perfection but to draw near to God.1. Religious rules can never produce perfection (7:11-12). 2. Our royal priest provides salvation (7:13-14). 3. His endless life promises eternal assurance (7:15-17). The post The New Priest And The Old Law Hebrews 7:11-19 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

A PICTURE OF CHRIST(Hebrews 7:1-10) Central Idea: The story of Melchizedek pictures the glory of Christ. Purpose: To encourage believers to exalt Christ.1. Christ is a priest for all time (7:1-3). 2. Christ is a priest for all people (7:4-6). 3. Christ is a priest for all eternity (7:7-10). The post A Picture Of Christ Hebrews 7:1-10 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

AN ANCHOR FOR OUR SOULS(Hebrews 6:13-20)Centra Idea: God’s promises anchor our souls to His hope.Purpose: To encourage believers to trust the Lord.1. We can trust God’s promises because we know God’s character (6:13-16). 2. We can be encouraged because we know God’s purpose (6:17-18). 3. We can feel secure because we know God’s solution (6:19-20). The post An Anchor For Our Souls Hebrews 6:13-20 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

ASSURANCE OF SALVATION (Hebrews 6:9-12) Central Idea: We see the faith in the fruit. Purpose: to encourage believers to persevere to the end.1. God remembers those who honor His name (6:10). 2. We experience assurance through endurance (6:11-12). The post Assurance Of Salvation Hebrews 6:9-12 appeared first on The Rephidim Project.

IMMUNIZED TO CHRISTIANITY (Hebrews 6:1-8) Central Idea: Continuance is the test of reality. Purpose: To challenge people to stick with Christ.

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HEARTY MEAL OR BABY FOOD? (Hebrews 5:11-14) Central Idea: Spiritual sluggishness strangles spiritual life. Purpose: To challenge people to pursue spiritual growth.

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PREPARING TO BE OUR PRIEST (Hebrews 5:1-10) Central Idea: Our perfect priest meets our personal needs. Purpose: To encourage believers with the love of Christ.

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A PRIEST WHO UNDERSTANDS US (Hebrews 4:14-16) Central Idea: Run to the priest who feels your pain. Purpose: To encourage believers to find strength in Christ.

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GOD’S DIVIDING SWORD (Hebrews 4:11-13) Central Idea: Rush to God’s rest lest you face God’s gaze. Purpose: To encourage people to demonstrate true faith. God measures our hearts by His Word (4:12) All we hide from others is open to His eyes (4:13)

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TRUE REST (Hebrews 4:1-10) Central Idea: Don’t miss out on God’s true rest. Purpose: To encourage people to trust Christ today. True rest comes by faith in God’s grace (4:2-5) True rest remains available for all today (4:6-8) True rest anticipates our eternal rest (4:9-10)

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WARNING: DON’T HARDEN YOUR HEARTS (Hebrews 3:7-19) Central Idea: Hard hearts lose out on God’s rest. Purpose: To warn people about the danger of falling away. When we test God’s patience, we miss God’s promise (3:7-11) We need each other to fight the seduction of sin (3:12-13) How we end is more […]

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WHAT ABOUT MOSES? (Hebrews 3:1-6) Central Idea: Focus on Jesus by faith not Moses by works. Purpose: To encourage believers to cling to our hope in Christ. Jesus is the builder who deserves our worship (3:2-4) Jesus is the son who desires our confidence (3:5-6)

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ONE OF US (Hebrews 2:10-18) Central Idea: Jesus became one of us to help all of us. Purpose: To encourage believers with the sufficiency of Christ. Jesus is the founder of our salvation (2:10) Jesus is our brother in holiness (2:11-13) Jesus is our champion who defeats death (2:14-16) Jesus is our […]

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OUR DESTINY RECOVERED (Hebrews 2:5-9) Central Idea: We are appointed by God to rule the coming world. Purpose: To encourage believers to look to Jesus for significance. We were made by God to rule the world (2:5-8a). Jesus recovers by the cross our right to rule (2:8b-9).

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A TRAGIC NEGLECT (Hebrews 2:1-4) Central Idea: Neglecting Christ’s message leads to drifting from Christ’s safety. Purpose: To warn people not to neglect salvation. Violating God’s law leads to judgment (2:2) Neglecting God’s grace leads to judgment (2:3-4)

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WHAT ABOUT ANGELS? (Hebrews 1:5-14) Central Idea: Jesus is greater than the angels who are sent to serve. Purpose: To exalt Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God (1:5) Jesus is the Lord of the angels (1:6-7) Jesus is the ruler of all (1:8-9) Jesus is the everlasting creator (1:10-12).

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WHO IS THE GREATEST PROPHET? (Hebrews 1:1-4) Central Idea: God talked conclusively to us through His son. Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ’s supremacy. Jesus is the heir of everything (1:2) Jesus is the creator of the universe (1:2) Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory (1:3) Jesus […]

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Christ’s the Best! (Overview of the Book) Central Idea: Christ is the best so don’t settle for less or add more. Purpose: To challenge people with the exclusivity of Jesus. Christ is a better prophet to lead us to perfect rest (1:1 – 4:13) Christ is a better priest to lead us […]

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THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER (Matthew 6:14-15) Central Idea: Forgiveness frees the soul for prayer. Purpose: To call people to forgive. If I do, He does (6:14). If I don’t, He won’t (6:15).

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A SEAL OF PRAISE (Mt. 6:13) Central Idea: We praise God the best when we ask God the most. Purpose: To challenge believers to honor God through dependent prayer. The kingdom is yours. You have the right to rule. The power is yours. You have the might to provide our needs. The […]

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THE THREE “US” REQUESTS (Matthew 6:11-13a) Central Idea: In prayer, we express our dependence on God. Purpose: To encourage believers to trust God in daily prayer. Provide us with our material needs (6:11). Pardon our personal failures (6:12). Protect us from our spiritual enemy (6:13a).

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THE THREE “YOU” REQUESTS (Matthew 6:9-10) Central Idea: In prayer, we see earth from heaven’s perspective. Purpose: To challenge Christians to battle evil through prayer. We cry out for God’s name to be treated as holy because we know it will (Mt. 6:9). We cry out for God’s kingdom to be consummated […]

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MANIPULATE GOD??? (Matthew 6:7-8) Central Idea: Prayer is the normal language of family life, not the language of religious ritual. Purpose: To encourage Christians to make prayer a normal part of their personal experience. Talk to God naturally, not superstitiously (Mt. 6:7). Talk to God in faith, not in fear (Mt. 6:8).

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BABBLES AND BAUBLES: AVOIDING HYPOCRISY IN PRAYER (Matthew 6:5-6) Central Idea: Talk to God for people not through God to people. Purpose: To challenge people to practice real prayer, not show prayer. The subtle pressure of pride in prayer (Mt. 6:5) The simple power of privacy in prayer (Mt. 6:6)

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THE SAME OLD “SAME OLD!” (Nehemiah 13:15-30) Central Idea: Rebuilding our lives requires persisting in our priorities. Purpose: To encourage believers not to give up. Worship is more important than business (13:15-22). Marriage is more important than ministry (13:23-30).

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THE SLIPPERY SLOPE (Nehemiah 13:4-14) Central Idea: Watch out for spiritual slippage. Purpose: To urge Christians to live with integrity. Spiritual slippage begins when leaders manipulate people (13:4-9) Spiritual slippage spreads when people neglect God (13:10-14).

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WORSHIP’S PURIFYING POWER (Nehemiah 12:27-13:3) Central Idea: Worship purifies the worshiper. Purpose: To encourage believers to make corporate worship a priority of their lives. Our purifying preparation (12:27-30). Our purifying praise (12:31-43). Our purifying offerings (12:44-47). Our purifying obedience (13:1-3).

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COMMUNITIES OF FAITH FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL (Nehemiah 11:1-12:26) Central Idea: Maintaining renewal requires sustaining community. Purpose: To challenge believers with the importance of participating in a faith community. We must build a core community (11:1-24) We must organize people into connected communities (11:25-36). We must remember our community heritage (12:1-26).

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A CONTRACT WITH GOD (Nehemiah 9:38-10:39) Central Idea: Revival requires a commitment to change. Purpose: To challenge Christians to make significant changes in their lives. Our commitment to change involves corporate formality (9:38-10:27). Our commitment to change involves biblical foundations (10:28-29). Our commitment to change involves specific obligations (10:30-39).

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RESTORING GRACE FOR OUR BROKEN WORLD (Nehemiah 9:32-37) Central Idea: Plead with God for His restoring grace. Purpose: To encourage believers to seek the grace of God. When your resources fail you, profess His power (9:32). When your sins overtake you, confess His justice (9:33-35). When your troubles distress you, obey His […]

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GOD’S GREAT COMPASSION (Nehemiah 9:9-31) Central Idea: God’s love is greater than our failures. Purpose: To encourage believers with the love of God. The Expression of God’s Love (9:9-15) The Faithfulness of God’s Love (9:16-21) The Fruit of God’s Love (9:22-25) The Discipline of God’s Love (9:26-31)

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THE WORSHIP OF CONFESSION (Nehemiah 9:1-8) Central Idea: Spiritual confession means mental re-direction. Purpose: To encourage believers to practice the worship of confession. Confession is a look inward (9:1-4). Confession is a look upward (9:5-6). Confession is a look backward (9:7-8).

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CELEBRATION! (Nehemiah 8:13-18) Central Idea: Worship involves celebration. Purpose: To encourage believers to celebrate their victory in Christ. Celebrate the Provision of God. Celebrate our Dependence on God. Celebrate our Commitment to God. Celebrate the Kingdom of God. Celebrate the Word of God.

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THE ROOT OF REFORMATION (Nehemiah 8:1-12) Central Idea: Scripture is the root of reformation Purpose: To challenge Christians with the importance of Scripture. Our attitude toward the Scriptures must be reverence (8:1-5). Our preparation for the Scriptures must be submission (8:6). Our use of the Scriptures must be expository (8:7-8). Our response […]

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SUSTAINING RENEWAL (Nehemiah 7:1-73) Central Idea: Structure sustains renewal. Purpose: To teach believers the value of our connections in the local church. Organization requires delegation (7:1-4). Form focuses function (7:5-60). Standards precede service (7:61-65). Organization requires support (7:66-73).

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Et Tu Brute? (Nehemiah 6:10-19) Central Idea: Trusting in truth uncovers false counsel. Purpose: To call believers to trust in God’s truth. We must learn to see through the counsel of fear (6:10-14) Attack #3 – False Fear We must learn to see through the counsel of praise (6:15-19) Attack #4 – […]

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THE ROOSTER AND THE FOX (Nehemiah 6:1-9) Central Idea: Our security rests on His strength. Purpose: To encourage believers to find their strength in the Lord. Learn to say “No!” (Neh. 6:1-4) Attack #1: Tempting Distractions Learn to say “Not!” (Neh. 6:5-8) Attack #2: False Accusations Our security rests on His […]

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THE KING’S PLEASURE (Nehemiah 5:14-19) Central Idea: The true servant lives for the king’s pleasure. Purpose: To challenge Christians to live for God’s pleasure. The true servant gives up his rights (5:14-16). The true servant gives away his assets (5:17-18) The true servant lives for the king’s pleasure (5:19)

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MONEY FIGHTS! (Nehemiah 5:1-13) Central Idea: Financial problems short-circuit spiritual renewal. Purpose: To challenge the church to address the financial problems people face in our society. Money Problems (5:1-5) Personal Conflict (5:6-11) Public Confrontation (5:7-11)

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ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL! (Nehemiah 4:14-23) Central Idea: God will win with teamwork. Purpose: To challenge Christians to find their roles in the mission of the church. Be organized (Neh. 4:15-20) Be ready (Neh. 4:21-23)

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CONFRONTING OUR FEARS (Nehemiah 4:7-14) Central Idea: Fight the fear which cripples you. Purpose: To encourage believers to fight their fears with acts of faith. Stage One Fear: Alarm (4:7-9) Stage Two Fear: Despair (4:10-12) Stage Three Fear: Panic (4:13-14)

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RESPONDING TO RIDICULE (Nehemiah 4:1-6) Central Idea: When faced with scorn, take it to the Lord. Purpose: To encourage believers to take the ridicule to the Lord while continuing to pursue renewal. When faced with scorn (4:1-3) The source of scorn is anger (4:1) The pattern of scorn is predictable (4:2-3) Take […]

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ONE BITE AT A TIME (Nehemiah 3:1-32) Central Idea: Recovery requires teamwork. Purpose: To challenge Christians to rebuild their lives one step at a time. Prioritize your problems one bite at a time. Manage the recovery one bite at a time. Mobilize the people one bite at a time. Focus the resources […]

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ME? CHANGE?! (Nehemiah 2:9-20) Central Idea: Renewal requires change. Purpose: To call Christians to commit themselves to renew their spiritual lives. When you change, expect opposition (2:9-10). When you change, assess your situation (2:11-16). When you change, enlist the help of others (2:17-18). When you change, trust in your resource (2:19-20).

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SEIZE THE MOMENT! (Nehemiah 2:1-8) Central Idea: In renewal, timing is everything. Purpose: To encourage believers to rebuild their lives one moment at a time. When the time comes, be truthful (2:1-3). When the time comes, be tactful (2:4-6). When the time comes, be careful (2:7-10).

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FIRST THINGS FIRST (Nehemiah 1:1-11) Central Idea: Prayer is the key to overcoming the past. Purpose: To encourage believers to find healing through prayer. Past problems bring regrets (1:1-4) Personal prayer brings results (1:5-11) Broken world prayers start with submission (1:5) Broken world prayers continue with confession (1:6-7) Broken world prayers persist […]

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THE CROSS OF CHRIST (Galatians 6:11-18) Central Idea: The cross of Christ is the watershed of Christianity. Purpose: To encourage Christians to enjoy the sufficiency of the cross. The cross of Christ is the curse of the moralist (6:11-13). The cross of Christ is the boast of the sinner (6:14-18).

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STEWARDSHIP PRIORITIES (Galatians 6:6-10) Central Idea: Christian liberty obligates us to use our resources responsibly. Purpose: To challenge Christians to examine how they use their resources for the Lord. Christian liberty obligates us to use our resources to support our teachers (6:6). Christian liberty obligates us to use our resources for spiritual […]

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“COOLIES” FOR CHRIST (Galatians 6:1-5) Central Idea: Christian liberty obligates us to bear burdens. Purpose: To challenge Christians to care for each other in the church. We are to bear the burdens of others (6:1-3). We are to bear our own burdens (6:4-5).

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LIFE IN THE SPIRIT (Galatians 5:16-26) Central Idea: Christian liberty is lived in the Spirit. Purpose: To challenge Christians to utilize the resources of the Spirit that God’s grace has supplied to us. Life in the Spirit limits our liberty (Gal. 5:16-18). Life in the Spirit nullifies the flesh (Gal. 5:19-21). Life […]

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Honey from the Rock Podcast Trailer Welcome to the podcast, Honey from the Rock, by David Christensen, founder and president of The Rephidim Project. Honey from the Rock is devoted to preaching units of thought sequentially through the books of the bible. If you are interested in savoring God’s word one bite at […]

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LIMITING LIBERTY (Galatians 5:13-15) Central Idea: Liberty is the slavery of love. Purpose: To challenge Christians to limit their liberty in order to love others. Love is the motive for service (5:13). Love is the law for the saints (5:14-15).

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KILLING GRACE (Galatians 5:2-12) Central Idea: Legalists are grace killers. Purpose: To warn believers about the dangers of adding works to grace. Grace killers produce bondage (5:2-6). Grace killers deserve condemnation (5:7-12).

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WHO’S YOUR MOTHER? (Galatians 4:21-5:1) Central Idea: Remember your mother. Purpose: To encourage believers to remember the source of their liberty. Your mother produces your life (4:21-28). Your mother deserves your love (4:28-5:1)

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TRUE LOVE (Galatians 4:12-20) Central Idea: True love requires speaking the truth. Purpose: To challenge believers to develop open, honest relationships in the church. True love speaks the truth about personal affection (4:12-14). True love speaks the truth about personal enmity (4:15-16). True love speaks the truth about personal zeal (4:17-20).

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FROM SONS TO SLAVES?? (Galatians 4:8-11) Central Idea: We substitute our sonship with slavery when we supplement our relationship with religion. Purpose: To warn Christians not to live by works. A relationship with God brings the freedom of sonship (4:8-9a). A religion of works brings the bondage of slavery (4:9b-11)

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FROM SLAVES TO SONS (Galatians 4:1-7) Central Idea: God saves slaves to adopt as sons and daughters. Purpose: To encourage Christians to experience the freedom of God’s grace. Law enslaves (4:1-3) God saves! (4:4-7)

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SONS IN CHRIST (Galatians 3:23-29) Central Idea: We leave law by faith to become sons by grace. Purpose: To encourage believers with our family relationship by faith in Christ. We leave law by faith (Gal. 3:23-25). We become sons by grace (Gal. 3:26-29).

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THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW (Galatians 3:19-22) Central Idea: The law perfectly performs its purpose. Purpose: To teach Christians the proper use of the law. The purpose of the law is to promote sin (3:19-20). The purpose of the law is to imprison sinners (3:21-22).

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PROMISE OR LAW? (Galatians 3:15-18) Central Idea: The new testament comes by promise, not performance. Purpose: To encourage believers to celebrate the promise of salvation by faith. The promise is unilateral (3:15-16). The promise is immutable (3:17-18).

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FAITH OR LAW? (Galatians 3:7-14) Central Idea: Christ releases us from the curse by faith. Purpose: To challenge Christians to trust Christ’s completed work. Faith blesses (3:7-9). Law curses (3:10-12). Christ releases (3:13-14).

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BEWITCHED?! (Galatians 3:1-6) Central Idea: If we are born by faith, then we must live by faith. Purpose: To challenge Christians to enjoy their faith in Christ. We are born by faith (3:1-2). We live by faith (3:3-6).

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EMBRYO OF LIBERTY (Galatians 2:20-21) Central Idea: I live by faith in Christ who lives in me. Purpose: To teach believers the basic dynamic of the Christian life. I am dead but alive in Christ (2:20a). I work by faith in Christ (2:20b). I guard the grace of Christ (2:21).

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GOSPEL ABORTION? (Galatians 2:11-19) Central Idea: We abort the gospel when we live by law. Purpose: To encourage Christians to enjoy their liberty in Christ. Grace must be practiced to be real (2:11-14). Grace must be accepted to be real (2:15-19).

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IN DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL (Galatians 2:1-10) Central Idea: A gospel worth uniting for is a gospel worth fighting for. Purpose: To challenge Christians to defend the faith with diligence. Fighting for the gospel begins with personal confrontation (2:1-2). Fighting for the gospel requires visible courage (2:3-5). Fighting for the gospel […]

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WHOSE GOSPEL SAVES? (Galatians 1:11-24) Central Idea: The gospel of divine grace changes human hearts. Purpose: To invite people to enjoy the freedom of grace. 1.) The argument from revelation proves divine grace (1:11-12). 2.) The argument from psychology proves divine grace (1:13-14). 3.) The argument from geography proves divine grace (1:15-17). […]

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WHICH GOSPEL SAVES? (Galatians 1:6-10) Central Idea: The gospel of human works condemns human hearts. Purpose: To call people to be saved by grace alone. 1. The gospel of human works is a counterfeit gospel (1:6-7). 2. The gospel of human works is a heretical gospel (1:8-9). 3. The gospel of human works […]

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Freedom by Faith (Overview of Galatians) Central Idea: Freedom comes by faith in Christ. Purpose: To encourage believers to enjoy God’s grace by faith. The foundation for freedom is grace (Gal. 1:1-10). The source for freedom is Christ (Gal. 1:11-2:21). The rationale for freedom is theological (Gal. 3:1-5:1). The application of freedom is […]

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THE HOLY NATION (Zechariah 14:9-21) Central Idea: Christ founds His kingdom on earth. Purpose: To encourage believers with the plan of God for this earth. Christ founds His kingdom on His supremacy (14:9). Christ founds His kingdom on His security (14:10-11). Christ founds His kingdom on His victory (14:12-15). Christ founds His […]

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THE WARRIOR KING (Zechariah 14:1-8) Central Idea: Christ returns as the warrior king. Purpose: To encourage believers to share our hope with the world. 1.) The Warrior King Defends His Kingdom (14:1-3). 2.) The Warrior King Delivers His People (14:4-6). 3.) The Warrior King Refreshes His Kingdom (14:6-8).

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WOUNDS FOR THE WOUNDED (Zechariah 13:2-9) Central Idea: Purging for sin requires smiting the shepherd. Purpose: To call people to accept Christ’s sacrifice for sin. Purging for sin (13:2-6). Smiting the shepherd (13:7-9).

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The Salvation of Israel (Zechariah 12:1-13:1) Central Idea: Accept the Savior and enjoy His benefits. Purpose: To challenge people to look to Jesus as their Savior. The Savior protects His people in times of submission (12:1-9). The Savior cleanses His people in times of admission (12:10-13:1).

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The Shepherd of Israel (Zechariah 11:1-17) Central Idea: Reject the Savior and reap the consequences. Purpose: To warn people of the consequences of rejecting Jesus. 1. The Shepherd’s Dreadful Desolation (11:1-3). 2. The Shepherd’s Doomed Mission (11:4-6). 3. The Shepherd’s Disturbing Rejection (11:7-9). 4. The Shepherd’s Damaging Renunciation (11:10-14). 5. The Shepherd’s […]

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SHEPHERD AND SHEEP (Zechariah 9:14-10:12) Central Idea: The Lord is our Shepherd. Purpose: To encourage believers with God’s loving care. The shepherd delivers His sheep (9:14-17). The shepherd provides for His sheep (10:1-4). The shepherd strengthens His sheep (10:5-7). The shepherd restores His sheep (10:8-12).

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REFLECTIONS OF MESSIAH (Zechariah 9:1-13) The central idea of this sermon is prophetic reflections encourage practical expectations and the purpose is to encourage believers to live right in every age. The Reflection of Messiah as Defender (9:1-8). The Reflection of Messiah as Ruler (9:9-10). The Reflection of Messiah as Deliverer (9:11-13).

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TEARS TO CHEERS (Zechariah 8:1-23) Central Idea: God promises to turn our tears into cheers. Purpose: To encourage believers with our hope in the future. 1. The promises of God are founded on the character of God (8:1-8). 2. The promises of God encourage obedience to God (8:9-13). 3. The promises of […]

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Ritual or Reality? (Zechariah 7:1-14) Central Idea: Outer ritual without inner reality is empty vanity. Purpose: To challenge people to examine their hearts to ensure that there is spiritual reality, not merely superficial religion. Ritual without reality is selfish (Zechariah 7:1-7). Ritual without reality is lifeless (Zechariah 7:8-14).

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Chariots for a Coronation Zechariah 6:1-15 Central Idea: The King is crowned Purpose: To call believers to rest in the plan of God. The king is crowned with sovereignty (6:1-8). The King will be crowned with majesty (6:9-15).

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A Flying Scroll and a Wicked Woman Zechariah 5:1-11 Central Idea: God takes sin seriously. Purpose: To persuade people to trust Christ for cleansing from sin. The Word of God curses sinners (5:1-4). The Word of God cleanses sin (5:5-11).

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THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE (Zechariah 4:1-14) Central Idea: Let your little light shine! Purpose: To encourage Christians to shine brightly despite the darkness around them. Our responsibility requires us to shine in the dark (4:1-5). Our resource enables us to shine in the dark (4:6-10). Our reservoir encourages us to shine […]

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Plucked from the Fire! Zechariah 3:1-10 The central idea: All believers are people plucked from the fire. The purpose: To encourage believers with the grace of God. 1. Believers are people plucked for purification (3:1-5). 2. Believers are people plucked for profit (3:6-7). 3. Believers are people plucked for promise (3:8-10).

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The Apple of His Eye (Zechariah 2:1-13) The central idea is restoration encourages reformation and the purpose is to encourage right living in the light of future glory. God promises restoration to His people (2:1-5). God pleads for reformation from His people (2:6-13)

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HORSES AND HORNS (Zechariah 1:7-21) The central idea of this podcast is that God defends His people and the purpose is to encourage believers to trust the faithfulness of God. God defends His people with His presence (1:8-13). God defends His people with His promises (1:14-17). God defends His people with His power […]

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The Turning Point – Zechariah 1:1-6 The central idea of this sermon is that comfort requires repentance and the purpose is to call people to repentance. The reason for repentance is the wrath of God (1:1-2). The focus of repentance is a relationship with God (1:3). The warning about repentance is demonstrated by God […]

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Central Idea: God gives promises of comfort to prisoners of hope. Purpose: To encourage believers in hard times 1. Comfort requires repentance (1:1-6) 2. Visions produce hope (1:7-6:15) 3. Fasting becomes feasting (7:1-8:23) 4. Prophecy predicts justice (9:1-14:21)

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Central Idea: Jesus left us with standing orders for a global mission. Purpose: To challenge our church to carry out our mission. 1. OUR MISSION IS TO CONTINUE HIS MISSION (1:1-2). 2. OUR CONFIDENCE COMES FROM HIS CONFIRMATION (1:3). 3. OUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON HIS SPIRIT (1:4-5).

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Central Idea: Start where you are to reach where He leads. Purpose: To challenge the church to reach the world. 1. WE ARE TO FOCUS ON HIS MISSION NOT OUR SPECULATION (1:6-8). 2. WE ARE TO MOVE OUT NOT STAND AROUND (1:9-11).

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Central Idea: We gather to go. Purpose: To challenge us to prepare to go out. 1. UNIFIED PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR GATHERING (1:12-14). 2. BIBLICAL TEACHING IS FOUNDATIONAL FOR OUR GATHERING (1:15-20). 3. SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS IMPORTANT IN OUR GATHERING (1:21-26).

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Central Idea: The day of Pentecost is the birthday of the church. Purpose: To encourage believers with the power of the HS. 1. THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT EMPOWERS THE CHURCH (2:1-4). 2. THE POWER OF THE CHURCH SHOCKS THE WORLD (2:5-13).

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Central Idea: God empowers His church with His Spirit to reach His world with His message. Purpose: To challenge believers to be His witnesses. 1. WE MUST SEE THE WORLD THROUGH THE GRID OF GOD’S WORD (2:14-16). 2. WE MUST WARN THE WORLD BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE (2:17-21).

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Central Idea: Jesus of Nazareth is our Messiah Purpose: To challenge people to surrender to Christ as Lord. 1. GOD PROVED JESUS TO BE THE MESSIAH (2:22-24). 2. DAVID PREDICTED JESUS AS THE MESSIAH (2:25-28). 3. THE RESURRECTION CONFIRMED JESUS AS THE MESSIAH (2:29-36).

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Central Idea: The gospel of Jesus is a call to action. Purpose: To challenge people to greater commitment. 1. CHRISTIANS RESPOND TO THE WORD (2:37-40). A. REPENT BY FAITH. B. BE BAPTIZED TO SHOW FORGIVENESS. C. THE PROMISE: RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT. 2. CHRISTIANS COMMIT TO THE CHURCH (2:41-42). A. TEACHING B. PARTNERSHIP C. COMMUNION […]

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Central Idea: God grows His church as we work together. Purpose: to challenge our church to be healthy. 1. WE MUST GIVE GENEROUSLY (2:44-45). 2. WE MUST WORSHIP CORPORATELY (2:46a). 3. WE MUST FELLOWSHIP JOYFULLY (2:46b). 4. WE MUST LIVE ATTRACTIVELY (2:47).

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Central Idea: God’s miracles excite the wonder of the world. Purpose: To help believers understand miracles. 1. HUMAN NEEDS ARE ALL AROUND US (3:1-3). 2. GOD HEALS BY HIS SOVEREIGN CHOICE (3:4-6). 3. GOD’S MIRACLES ARE PERFECTLY COMPLETE (3:7-8). 4. PEOPLE RESPOND WITH WONDER (3:9-10).

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Central Idea: Salvation comes to those who choose to change. Purpose: To challenge people to repent of sin. 1. FOCUS ON THE GLORIFIED JESUS (3:11-16). 2. TRUST IN THE PLAN OF GOD (3:17-18). 3. REPENT TO RECEIVE FORGIVENESS (3:19-20). 4. ACCEPT THE OFFER WHILE YOU CAN (3:22-26).

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Central Idea: We preach an exclusive Christ to an inclusive world. Purpose: To encourage believers to be bold in our witness. 1. WE KNOW WE ARE WINNING WHILE WE SEEM TO BE LOSING (4:1-4). 2. WE EXPECT A POWER STRUGGLE BECAUSE OUR MESSAGE IS COUNTER CULTURAL (4:5-7). 3. WE OFFER A LIVING CHRIST FOR A […]

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Central Idea: God calls us to witness to our world. Purpose: To challenge Christians to boldly witness. 1. HOW CAN THE WORLD TELL BY OUR WITNESS THAT WE KNOW JESUS? (4:13-14) 2. HOW DOES THE WORLD TRY TO CONTROL OUR WITNESS? (4:15-18) 3. HOW SHOULD WE WITNESS TO AN ANTAGONISTIC WORLD? (4:19-20) 4. HOW DOES […]

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Central Idea: When we face human persecution, we need holy boldness. Purpose: To encourage believers to be bold. 1. GATHERING WITH OTHER BELIEVERS PRODUCES HOLY BOLDNESS (4:23). 2. REMEMBERING WHO IS LORD PRODUCES HOLY BOLDNESS (4:24-28). 3. ASKING FOR GOD’S HELP PRODUCES HOLY BOLDNESS (4:29-31).

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Central Idea: Unity is visible in community. Purpose: To challenge believers to love one another. 1. A HEALTHY LOCAL CHURCH ENJOYS A COMMON BOND (4:32). 2. A HEALTHY LOCAL CHURCH WITNESSES POWERFULLY (4:33). 3. A HEALTHY LOCAL CHURCH SHARES GENEROUSLY (4:34-35). 4. A HEALTHY LOCAL CHURCH HAS LEADERS WHO CARE (4:36-37).

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Central Idea: God’s holy hand judges sin within. Purpose: To challenge believers to live honestly 1. A PROUD HEART MOVES THE MOUTH TO LIE (5:1-2). 2. LYING TO OTHERS IS LYING TO GOD (5:3-6). 3. GRACE EXAMINES THE HEART OF THE LIAR (5:7-8). 4. GOD JUDGES THE LIES AS AN EXAMPLE (5:9-11).

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Central Idea: We are free from man’s power when we obey God’s will. Purpose: To encourage believers to follow God’s will. 1. WHAT IS OF MAN MUST NOT STOP US FROM OBEDIENCE TO GOD (5:27-32). 2. WHAT IS OF GOD CANNOT BE STOPPED BY THE POWER OF MAN (5:33-42).

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Central Idea: When we stand for Christ we will face opposition. Purpose: To encourage believers to be bold in their witness. 1. WE WILL RECEIVE THE SECRET RESPECT OF OTHERS (5:12-13). 2. WE WILL KNOW THE POWER OF GOD TO WITNESS (5:14-16). 3. WE WILL FACE THE JEALOUSY OF POLITICAL POWER (5:17-18). 4. WE WILL […]

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Central Idea: Our relationships in church influence our witness for Christ. Purpose: To encourage believers to stay united. 1. THE PROBLEM: GRUMBLING DAMAGES OUR UNITY (6:1). 2. THE SOLUTION: PRIORITIES REQUIRE DELEGATION (6:2-4). 3. THE ATTITUDE: SEEK SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS (6:5-6). 4. THE RESULT: GOD PRODUCES GROWTH (6:7).

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Central Idea: Following God means trusting His plan while facing opposition. Purpose: To encourage believers to stand firm. 1. FACE FALSE ACCUSATIONS WITH BOLDNESS (6:8-15). 2. FACE DELAYED PROMISES BY FAITH (7:1-8). 3. FACE JEALOUS REJECTION WITH GRACE (7:9-16).

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Central Idea: True worshipers welcome God’s savior. Purpose: To encourage people to follow Christ. 1. FALSE WORSHIPERS DON’T SEE GOD’S SAVIOR (7:17-29). 2. FALSE WORSHIPERS TURN TO IDOLATRY (7:30-43). 3. FALSE WORSHIPERS IDOLIZE GOD’S HOUSE (7:44-50). 4. FALSE WORSHIPERS RESIST THE HOLY SPIRIT (7:51-53).

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Central Idea: Our lives are His to lead. Purpose: To challenge believers to go forward in faith. 1. IN THE FACE OF ANGER, LOOK UPWARD (7:54-56). 2. IN THE FACE OF VIOLENCE, REMEMBER GRACE (7:57-8:1). 3. IN THE FACE OF ARREST, STAY FAITHFUL (8:2-3).

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Central Idea: We spread the seed to grow the church (8:25) Purpose: To challenge Christians to reach the world. 1. PERSECUTION SPREADS THE GOSPEL (8:4-7). 2. FALSE FAITH INFILTRATES THE CHURCH (8:9-13). 3. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT UNIFIES THE CHURCH (8:14-17). 4. MAN’S PRIDE TRIES TO BUY GOD’S POWER (8:18-24).

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Central Idea: Wherever we go there are people to reach (v.40). Purpose: To challenge Christians to witness. 1. GOD’S SPIRIT SUPERVISES THE PATHS OF PEOPLE (8:26-29). 2. OUR MISSION IS TO POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS (8:30-35). 3. THE SALVATION OF PEOPLE EXPANDS THE MISSION (8:36-39).

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Central Idea: Christ pursues us to transform us. Purpose: To challenge believers to witness. 1. CHRIST CRUSHES US TO CALL US (9:1-9). 2. CHRIST CHOOSES US TO USE US (9:10-16). 3. CHRIST FILLS US TO EMPOWER US (9:17-19). 4. CHRIST CHANGES US TO SEND US (10:20-22).

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Central Idea: God changes our attitudes to achieve His goals. Purpose: To challenge our hearts to submit to His will. 1. OUR LORD HUMBLES US TO REFINE US (9:23-25). 2. OUR LORD SETS US ASIDE TO PUT US IN OUR PLACE (9:26-31). 3. OUR LORD SOFTENS OUR HEARTS TO LOVE HIS PEOPLE (9:32-43).

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Central Idea: Salvation is open to all because Jesus is Lord of all. Purpose: To challenge believers to be color blind. 1. GOD WORKS IN OUR MINDS TO OPEN OUR HEARTS (10:1-16). 2. THE PROCESS OF CHANGE STRETCHES OUR COMFORT ZONES (10:17-33). 3. ALL WHO TRUST JESUS RECEIVE FORGIVENESS FOR SIN (10:34-43). 4. GOD UNITES […]

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Central Idea: Christ’s church transcends our differences. Purposes: To challenge believers to love one another. 1. WE ALL START AT THE SAME PLACE (11:1-18). 2. TEACHING HELPS US STAY TRUE TO THE LORD (11:19-26). 3. LOVE CROSSES OUR CULTURAL BOUNDARIES (11:27-30).

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Central Idea: God’s power overcomes man’s attempts to thwart God’s purpose. Purpose: To challenge believers to trust in the Lord. 1. OUR PRAYER TAPS INTO GOD’S POWER WHEN WE ARE POWERLESS (12:1-5). 2. GOD’S POWER DEFEATS HIS ENEMIES DESPITE THEIR MIGHT (12:6-17). 3. MAN’S PRIDE CANNOT FRUSTRATE GOD’S PLAN BECAUSE OF GOD’S POWER (12:18-25).

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Central Idea: A healthy church follows a missionary mindset. Purpose: To challenge believers to have a global heart. 1. MISSIONS IS THE OUTFLOW OF WORSHIP (13:1-3). 2. SPIRITUAL WARFARE ERUPTS WHEN WE WITNESS (13:4-12). 3. APOSTOLIC PREACHING IS OUR MODEL FOR EVANGELISM (13:13-41). 4. DISCIPLESHIP BEGINS WHEN PEOPLE RESPOND (13:42-43).

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Central Idea: Be ready for battle when you witness for Christ. Purpose: To challenge believers to stand up for the Lord. 1. IF YOU ARE HARASSED, BE BOLD (13:44-52). 2. IF YOU ARE ATTACKED, MOVE ON (14:1-7). 3. IF YOU BECOME POPULAR, WATCH OUT (14:8-18). 4. IF YOU ARE KNOCKED DOWN, GET UP (14:19-28).

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Central Idea: Our faith depends on God’s grace offered equally to all. Purpose: To challenge believers to thank God for His grace. I. GRACE PLUS ANYTHING CORRUPTS CHRISTIANITY (15:1-5). II. GRACE ALONE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR SALVATION (15:6-21). III. GRACE TO OTHERS DEMONSTRATES GRACE FROM GOD (15:22-29). IV. GRACE BY PROCLAMATION STRENGTHENS THE CHURCH (15:30-35).

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