Grace Bible Church College Sermons, High-bandwidth version
By Grace Bible Church, College Station Texas
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All College sermons recorded at Grace Bible Church, College Station Texas. (High-bandwidth version for fast internet connections) Please note there are many more recordings not listed in iTunes. Visit our sermons archive at www.grace-bible.org for more than 700 audio messages. All recordings are available as free MP3 downloads. Most messages have supplementary Notes and PowerPoint slides.
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Corinth Bound | We are all going to leave the university setting and be headed towards the Corinthian culture of today. The book of Acts gives us a descriptive story of how Paul faced it and how we can too. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doing Summer Well | This Summer as you have more time and more opportunities for walking with the Lord, Satan will try to distract, tempt, and harm you. By being diligent to spend time in God's word, amongst community, and sharing the gospel you will have a blessed summer. | 5/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Wisdom of God | In this passage we will see that true wisdom comes from God, the world does not perceive God rightly through its own wisdom and lastly that Godly wisdom leads us to boast in Jesus Christ. | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transformed by the Gospel | In the book of Philippians, Paul teaches us how the Gospel has the potential to transform our lives and provide us with enduring joy and impact. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Money on Mission - Part 2 | We will only give cheerfully and sacrificially when we experience contentment in God's present provision, confidence in His future provision, and conviction in His eternal provision. | 4/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Contentment and Generosity | When we are content we are free to be generous. Paul tells the Philippians that contentment comes through the power Christ provides and allows us to give to work of the Gospel so that we can have an eternal impact. | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Money on Mission - Part 1 | How we view and handle our money and possessions reflects significantly on our partnership world-wide with other churches to see the gospel proclaimed throughout the world so that worship is established where it currently does not exist. | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Be Joyful | As an antidote to the stress and worry that often pervades our lives as Christians, Paul commands us to rejoice in the Lord. Our joy doesn't come from our circumstances, but from a deep and abiding assurance of God's promises and God's presence. | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Can't We All Just Get Along? | The presence of conflict in relationships is inevitable and a universally shared experience. Yet, it can be a wonderful opportunity for a relationship to grow if the conflict is resolved properly by avoiding 3 primary pitfalls in any conflict. | 4/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clash of the Christians | Conflict is an inevitable part of life, even for Christians. Paul provides us with some principles for resolving our conflicts in a way that honors God and preserves the unity of the church. | 4/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marathon Spirituality | Our spiritual lives very much resemble a marathon as it is necessary to determine the right route to run, to receive proper training, and to maintain awareness of how much time we have remaining in our race. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eyes on the Prize | Paul focused his life on one central goal: Knowing Jesus Christ. That pursuit enabled him to share the Gospel effectively and to look forward to an eternal reward. As Christians we are called to the same goal and we look forward to the same reward. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Where is My honor? And where is My fear? | God paints a picture in Malachi that the priests need to stop and remember who He is, so that they will respond correctly to Him - the same is true for us. | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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True Spirituality | Paul attacks the supporters of counterfeit spirituality who emphasize external symbols of religiosity over the substance of true spirituality. Only true spirituality produces real joy and evidences a distrust of the flesh and a pursuit of Jesus Christ. | 3/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's "In Crowd" | Our background, pedigree, and works do not earn us favor with God. God declares us righteous on the basis of what Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection. As Christians, we can trust that God accepts us on that basis and then serve Him. | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Power of Presence in the Age of Social Media | As Paul desires to send Timothy, Epaphroditus, and even himself to visit the church in person, we are reminded of the power of presence within relationships especially in the age of social media. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pictures of Faithfulness | We need a picture! We need to know what something looks like if we are going to make, copy it, or imitate it. In this section of Philippians, Paul holds up two men as pictures of faithfulness, men who have suffered well for the sake of the Gospel. | 3/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Putting Our Salvation in Motion | Paul demonstrates that God is at work within us to enable us to live out our salvation in God-honoring obedience as we avoid a lack of humility & lack of purity. | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Work Out Your Salvation | As Christians we're called to allow the Spirit of God transform us into the image of Christ. When we choose to value the things of God and to show gratitude toward Him, we have the chance to demonstrate to the world around us the love of Jesus. | 2/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Imitating Christ | Christ demonstrated the greatest humility possible as He laid aside His divine right to experience the human plight, not just in His incarnation but even in His crucifixion. His willingness to exercise humility was ultimately rewarded for eternity! | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Empty Yourself | The example of Jesus calls us to sacrifice our rights for the sake of God's glory and the advancement of the Gospel. Philippians 2:5-11 tells us of the amazing humility of Jesus and how Christ's sacrifice is our model. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Defending the Gospel Together | Paul warns about two dangers that can hinder our work on behalf of the Gospel. 1) External opposition can intimidate us and cause us to shrink back in fear. 2) Internal conflict can distract us and keep us from presenting the truth in a unified way. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spiritual Paradoxes | When our difficult circumstances seem to question the presence and activity of God, it is in those moments that God is working in ways beyond our imagination and calling us to a task of utmost importance. | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finding Victory in Suffering | Joyfully suffering for the Gospel produces fruit in our lives that will last for eternity. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Godly Affections | What we love determines what we pursue and who we become. Paul details how godly affections grow and how they change us from the inside out. | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Power of Gospel Partnership | Paul begins his letter by expressing his confidence that God is working in and through the Philippian believers. His words remind us that true power and impact come from partnering with God and others to invest in the Gospel. | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mission Philippians | The apostle Paul and the church in Philippi form a close-knit team with a costly mission (the Great Commission) that has a certain ending. | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life's Highest Priority | Paul wrote the book of Philippians to encourage the church to be faithful to the Gospel. As Christians, our highest priority in life is to partner with God's Spirit to share the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Humiliation of the Incarnation | The humiliation of Christ's incarnation teaches us at Christmas that humility leads to honor and exaltation! | 12/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christmas: The Hope of Heaven | The birth of Jesus provides us with a promise that heaven is real and that God loves us. It motivates us to act, speak, and think differently during the Christmas season. | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can We Have Heaven On Earth? ... Christian Worldview and Witness | A Christian worldview provides a framework to understand all of life including God, our world, and ourselves. As a result, it provides a wonderful tool as we become conversant with our culture and world in love and truth. | 12/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living in Light of Heaven | How often do we think about eternity and prepare for it? Most of us are easily distracted, and we spend more time planning for events that will come and go quickly. So how can we invest intentionally in Christ's kingdom, which will last forever? | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hope of Salvation | Looking at where our hope comes from in the past, future, and present. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dating, Sex, and Relationships-Panel Discussion and Q&A | Grace College staff answer students' questions about dating, sex, and relationships. | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sex as God Designed It | Sex, as God designed it, is meant to point to and mirror Him. Unfortunately, many of us have developed distorted views of what sex is, and we've lost sight of God's plan. | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walking Out Faith in Dating | How exactly can our faith grow and respond during the uncertain process of dating? | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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True Love | Healthy relationships come from an understanding of the love of Jesus Christ. Once we understand that our relationships do not exist primarily to meet our own needs, we are free to love others as God is calling us to do. | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Social Justice | As Christians, we are called to be cognizant of the ways in which our society doesn't match the righteousness of God, and to be agents of change. With this in mind, we must keep the gospel as the primary motivation for social transformation. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can We Create Heaven Now? | God created this world to reflect His glory, and He has given us the task of representing Him. When we engage with His world according to His values, that pleases Him and reflects His character. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Can We Increase Heaven's Population on Earth? ... World Missions | The call to missions extends to anyone, past border and blood lines, and the blessings of God. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heaven's Global Purpose | Our great hope of heaven should affect how we view the world and live in the here and now. We are called to be global Christians, because our God is a global God who has an eternal plan for the nations. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can We Have Heaven On Earth? - God's Purposes for Our Career | What purposes does God have for our career? Can our jobs as students or employees actually lead to the establishment of heaven on earth? | 11/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sharing Heaven's Message | Jesus interacts with people in a way that reflects His love and compassion for everybody. His conversation with the woman at the well in John 4 provides us with four principles for how to share heaven's message with those around us. | 11/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What About Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel? | So many people wonder how God will determine the eternal destinies of those who have never actually heard the gospel. The Scriptures reveal much for us to formulate an answer as we consider tribesmen in Africa, babies, and the mentally handicapped. | 10/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is There Hell On Earth? | At times the earth seems hellish, full of death, sin, and pain. Why is it like that right now? God has enemies seeking to destroy His plans, although He will ultimately win the victory. Each day we make choices to align with God or with His enemies. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Will Hell Be Like? | What will hell be like? Is it really a just punishment for human sin? Is it really eternal torment? How can it be avoided? | 10/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Hell Like? | Nobody likes to think about hell. However, the Bible discusses it a great deal, and it is a subject that Jesus talked about frequently. What does the Scripture say on this difficult but critical topic? | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living Faith | A study on the Biblical definition of 'Faith' and how it works out in our daily lives. | 10/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Plans, Complications and Restoration | College is a time to look at and plan out your future. Everything around you is geared to plan the next steps of your life. However, we all face complications along the way. Whether from disappointments, frustrations, or plans that fall through. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Will Heaven Be Like? | God is going to renew all that He originally created. We can expect a new heavens and earth in the future. Eternity will be much more of a concrete experience that will be continuous with our present experience and far more compelling than we can imagine! | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Heaven Like? | What will life be like in the new heavens and new earth? We will have perfect bodies, perfect relationships, perfect surroundings, and perfect occupations. Our need for perfection and restoration will finally be met in Jesus Christ. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Will Happen to My Body? | Our belief about the future of our physical bodies dramatically impacts how we view and treat them in the present. | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is God Unfair? | Is God unfair? How do we reconcile His mercy with His justice? Is it really just that some will spend eternity separated from Him, while others will enjoy His presence forever? | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Where Do People Go When They Die? | Death leads to a radical reversal of man's situational position and God's creational purpose. This reversal is also incomplete as death doesn't have the final verdict. Yet, it is also irreversible as our eternal destiny cannot be changed after death. | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Happens When We Die? | Death is unnatural and tragic. The Bible explains why death exists, what happens when we die, and how to find comfort in its presence. | 9/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is the Purpose of Our Lives? | As we await the return of Jesus Christ, we are called to remain ready for that future day as we extend an invitation widely to know Jesus Christ, live righteously in the world, and root deeply in the Word of God. | 9/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The End of the World as We Know It | We will not spend eternity sitting on clouds or playing harps. Instead, the Scripture tells us that heaven will one day come to earth. Eternal life is life as it was originally intended, without any sin, pain, sickness, or death. | 9/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Certain Vision of Our Future | The book of Revelation provides us a clear vision of the future when Jesus Christ will establish a universal kingdom and receive universal worship. Our anticipation of His return creates within us a vitality of hope and orients the priority of our life! | 9/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seeing the Eternal in the Ordinary | For the Christian, there is no such thing as an ordinary moment or an ordinary person. We are called to live our lives in light of eternity. | 9/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prayer: Why Bother? | Although prayer is difficult for all of us, the Scripture tells us that it is worthwhile and powerful for those who invest in it. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spiritual Disciplines: Regaining Our First Love | How can we keep from losing our passion for Christ and instead deepen our relationship with Jesus? In Revelation 2:1-7 we will see three ways that the spiritual disciplines help us to have a passionate relationship with Christ. | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transitioning Well | Israel's failure to transition well over the long-term when they returned to rebuild the temple in Haggai's day provides us valuable lessons as we transition into summer and after graduation. | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Waste Your Summer | Heading into the summer is a time of transition for many of us. Regardless of what's ahead, we are called to walk with God faithfully and not check out spiritually. The Bible gives us principles for how to make the most of our time. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Godliness Under Stress | While under pressure and stress, the people of God all the more are to be characterized by sacrifice and submission by means of the support of the Spirit's power that raised Jesus the Shepherd from the dead. | 5/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Pleasing Sacrifice | In view of the infinite gift of eternal life, we are called to be living sacrifices for the sake of Jesus Christ. | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What's Love Got to Do with It? | Love acts with hospitality as we give away what God has provided, with purity as we take only what God has provided, with simplicity as we trust that God's provision is enough, and with loyalty as we hold that God is better than anything or anyone. | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Truth and Love Together | It is difficult to balance love and truth as we seek to follow Jesus. But those who cling closely to the truth of Jesus Christ are also those who ought to love others in a way that reflects the infinite and boundless love of the Savior. | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Holiness and Inheritance | This passage reminds us afresh of the holiness of Jesus Christ who has made available to us an inheritance to be valued above the world's offerings. | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unshakeable | The author of Hebrews exhorts us to actively pursue the peace and holiness that come from knowing Jesus, while investing in the unshakeable and eternal kingdom of God. | 4/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Discipline Wins | Our spiritual life very much resembles a full marathon except that our marathon has a stunning audience, a suffering pace-setter, and a grueling pathway. | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Holiness Through Pain | There is no path to Christ-likeness that bypasses suffering and trial. Everybody who wants to be godly in Christ Jesus will experience persecution, trials, and pain. However, trials are an opportunity to be transformed into the image of our Savior. | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith's Reach | The heroes of faith in the Old Testament show us that faith or our confidence in God's fulfillment of His promises reaches beyond geographic borders, beyond death, to the next generation, and through sufferings and evil authorities. | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith-Filled People | Hebrews 11 provides a list of men and women who were faithful to the Lord and received reward. Jesus is calling us to value Him above the pursuits of this world in order to seek the greater reward that comes from faithfulness. | 4/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cast the Net | God wants to use us to share the love of Christ with the world. He doesn't require much, all He asks of us is to "cast the net", by trusting and obeying Jesus and allowing the Holy Spirit to move. | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith to Endure | Faith defines us before God and man as crazily confident in the promises of God. | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chasing the Unseen Promise | The life of faith in Christ is an exhilarating but often risky endeavor. Hebrews 11 provides us with illustrations of those who persevered in their walk with Christ by fixing their eyes completely on Christ's promise of reward for those who are faithful. | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hanging In To The End | The possibilities of judgment and reward motivate the people of God to continue to remain faithful to Jesus even under significant pressure and difficulty. | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stay the Course! | For the Christian who willfully and consistently sins or walks away from God, there are serious and painful consequences. For staying the course, there are wonderful rewards. Through the power of God's Spirit, we have the ability to persevere in faith. | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Art of Dating Well | Whether in a dating relationship or not, how do we walk by faith and holiness in the midst of the uncertainty present in dating? What does it look like to honor the Lord in a dating relationship or while waiting for one? | 2/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Bright Future | Because Jesus has defeated all of God's enemies, we look forward to a bright and hopeful future with Him. Our task while we wait is to represent Him to the world so people from all nations will share in that future with us. | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dying to Live | Christ's past death was absolutely necessary for humanity to receive eternal life. Our present death and sacrificial offering of our lives in worship to God allows humanity to receive abundant life. | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Art of Dating Well | Dating and relationships are a big part of the college experience. How can we approach relationships with the opposite sex in a way that is honoring to God? | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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First Is Not Best | Overview of Hebrews. | 2/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Better Way to Worship | In Jesus Christ God has given us a new way to worship. The system of sacrifice in the tabernacle could never completely remove our sin and give us access to God, but Jesus permanently removed that barrier so we can freely worship. | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Tipping Point | Jesus' superiority as priest can be seen as He resides in the heavenly sanctuary and as His promises include not just forgiveness from sin but enablement to be able to obey Him. | 1/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A New Relationship | Jesus Christ has initiated a new and revolutionary way for us to relate to God. He offers a relationship not based upon our own efforts or merit but instead based upon dependence on the Holy Spirit. | 1/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tunnel Vision | Luke's contrast between Martha's distraction and Mary's devotion reminds us that God's primary call for our lives is simply to know and worship Him! | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Wisdom of God's Foolishness | God's wisdom and man's wisdom are opposed. He has made wise people foolish, worldly wisdom worthless and the Gospel wiser and stronger. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Was the 1st Christmas Merely a Field Trip? | Christmas season reminds us that Jesus Christ is one among us and also one above us forever! | 12/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Remembering the Gift | Christmas reminds us that Jesus is eternal, and will last longer than any other gift. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Tale of 2 Priests | Using the priesthood of Melchizedek as a prototype, we discover that Jesus' priesthood is far superior to the Levitical priesthood of the Old Testament because Jesus is kingly, eternal, and superior as his priesthood brings a better Law and a better hope. | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Better Hope | Jesus revolutionizes the way we approach God. We do not approach Him through works or rituals or offerings, but instead directly through Jesus as our perfect and eternal high priest. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From Sychar to A&M | In John 4, Jesus shows two of his values: God desires for all people to be in a relationship with him, and you have the opportunity right now to be involved in what God is doing. Do your values align with Christ's? If not, what are you doing about it? | 12/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confidence to Continue | The author remains confident that his audience will continue to grow spiritually and points them to Abraham as a model for their spiritual life. Beyond Abraham though, it is their being rooted in Jesus that gives them the greatest confidence to continue! | 11/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Our Promise Keeper | The promises of God in Jesus Christ can be trusted so much more than the promises of the world. Those who are faithful have the opportunity to receive the full inheritance, reward and assurance that God intends for them. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Turning Back | In this challenging passage, the author warns his spiritually immature audience that rejection of Jesus Christ under the threat of persecution will not jeopardize a believer's eternal life but it can waste the significance of their life. | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grow Up! | Christians are called to press on to maturity in Jesus Christ. If we fail to press on, we face the danger of sliding backwards into apostasy, a sin that carries severe consequences. Faithfulness, however, has rewards. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Our High Priest | In Jesus we have a high priest seated in the heavens victorious over sin and death, sympathetic yet without sin, and selected as our sacrificial substitute. | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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We Need a Priest | We need a mediator between us and God, because we are sinful and He is holy. Jesus can perfectly represent God and perfectly represent us, and is able to provide salvation and life for those who trust Him. | 11/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I Don't Have Enough Faith to be An Atheist - Part 2 | Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Is the Bible reliable? Session #2 of 2. | 11/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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To the Ends of the Earth | Every person is called to participate in the Great Commission. Will you spend your life building sandcastles or investing in things of eternity? | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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I Don't Have Enough Faith to be An Atheist - Part 1 | Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Is the Bible reliable? Session #1 of 2. | 10/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preparing for War | Every single one of us is in the middle of a war with an enemy that we can't see. By putting on the armor of God, we are able to stand firm against the evil one and we are able to pursue real joy, satisfaction and life in Jesus Christ. | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seeking Rest | When tired and discouraged, faithfulness is a far better means to refreshment than faithlessness that leads not to rest but to stress. | 10/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Rest | As a Father, God has great concern for His children as we go through trials. Yet, He doesn't just call us to endure them well, He also empowers us. | 10/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flashiness or Faithfulness? | The author of Hebrews contrasts Jesus' perfect example of faithfulness to the nation of Israel's example of faithlessness and how such a condition developed in their lives. | 10/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Keep A Soft Heart | Apostasy, turning away from the faith, is a real danger about which the book of Hebrews warns us. We are exhorted to pay attention to our own hearts so we can avoid the hard-heartedness and sin that can lead us away from the truth. | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Great Faith | Let us be about the task of arranging our lives around the sufficient Son of David on whom all authority rests and trust Him for great things for He indeed is GREAT! | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Incomparable Jesus | No human being deserves the honor and glory which Jesus Christ is due. He is incomparable and He calls us to boldly and confidently stand in our confession of the Gospel. | 10/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus: Undercover God | The writer of Hebrews continues to argue for the supremacy of Jesus Christ with respect to the humility of Christ's incarnation in order to intervene on our behalf as he rescues us and restores us back to the original glory humanity had at Creation. | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Qualified to Save Us | The incarnation and atonement of Jesus Christ ensure that we have eternal life and that we will one day fulfill our destiny of reigning as God's representatives over His creation. | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don't Drift Away | In light of Jesus' coming reign and spoken revelation, we are to not "drift away" from His Word. Our departure from His truth into disobedience jeopardizes our opportunity to receive reward from Him in the future. | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pay Attention! | In the first warning passage in the book of Hebrews, we are cautioned to pay close attention to the Gospel, lest we slowly drift away from the truth. | 9/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus and Angels | God has selected Jesus, not the angels, as His King to rule the coming future kingdom of God. Until Christ's return though, the people of God proclaim His worth in worship and evangelism as we advance His kingdom on earth. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus is Better | The author of Hebrews makes it plain that Jesus is greater than the angels because He is God in the flesh. As a result, we can trust Him with our lives and our futures. | 9/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Focus Under Pressure | The writer of Hebrews challenges those under pressure to remain faithful to Jesus over the long-haul by keeping our eyes on Jesus, looking forward to our hope to come, and surrounding ourselves with a godly community! | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finding True Community | Community with other believers is vital to our spiritual growth. When we are in community, we can hold fast to the truth and grow in the character of Jesus Christ. Take time to invest deeply in real community with a group of fellow believers. | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus Speaks: Class in Session | God has spoken to us most clearly and powerfully through Jesus Christ. One's failure to listen to Jesus will be catastrophic as Jesus is God's Son, the world's past creator, present sustainer, and future heir, and also our purifying priest. | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Greatest Message | The book of Hebrews centers around the theme of Jesus' supremacy over every other form of revelation and communication. Jesus is God's greatest message to mankind because He perfectly represents His Father. | 8/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who is like the Lord our God? | Even though God is exalted and glorious above all things, He has humbled Himself in order to lift us out of the "dunghill" of life apart from Him. Our God loves to raise up the needy, redeem the poor in spirit, and restore the broken. Let us praise Him! | 8/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dealing With the Dry Times | Every Christian has times in which we feel distant from the Lord for various reasons. Psalm 63 gives us an example of how King David handled such a time in his own life, and some principles that we can emulate. | 8/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Psalm 19 | All of creation is a constant reminder that God is large and powerful, but there is only so much you can know about the artist through His work. We were created to know Him intimately through knowing and following His revealed Word. | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deliverance Leads to Worship | God has dealt bountifully with us, and because of that He deserves our praise and worship! | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God is Our Refuge | Moses reminds us that God is our refuge. His eternality allows his refuge to extend to all generations and His holiness establishes that He provides the only refuge available. Within the shelter of God's refuge, we find a life filled with joy and purpose! | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confession and Forgiveness of Sin | Although it is true that those who have believed in Christ are righteous in God's eyes, we still sin and as a result we need to confess in order to restore the fellowship that we have with our maker. | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God Knows | In the midst of difficult and out of control circumstances, when we feel alone, we can remind ourselves of the character of God. He perfectly knows us, is always present, and has lovingly created us. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfair! | Why do the wicked prosper sometimes while the righteous seem to suffer? In Psalm 73 Asaph takes up this question and provides some perspective. | 6/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David's Disney Movie | God's love for mankind was a constant source of joy and inspiration for David. Psalm 8 serves as a guide to taking that sense of wonder and making it our own. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Blessing of Submission | We often believe that happiness is found in independence. The Psalmist, however, tells us clearly that blessedness comes from submission to God and His King Jesus Christ. | 6/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How to Be Happy | The Word of God is life. Study it, join a small group. Take advice from the right community. Pursue the path of life rather than death. | 5/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Summer Survival Guide | After celebrating God's past activity, Israel's confidence in His future activity collapses quickly in their 3 month journey from the Red Sea to Mount Sinai. Israel's experience and failure provides a great parallel as we prepare for 3 months of summer. | 5/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preparing for the Final | One day all of us will face the biggest final exam of our lives. Will we be ready to stand before Jesus? Here are some practical steps we can take to walk with God for a lifetime. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does God Still Perform Signs and Wonders? | In order to track down miracles in our present day, we look back at the biblical record to see what God did, why He did it, and when and where He did it in the past. Specifically, miracles are all about the message and not the messenger. | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does God Still Perform Signs and Wonders? | Many Christian leaders today claim to be able to perform miracles. What are we to believe about such claims? Does God still perform signs and wonders in our day? If so, why doesn't He do them all the time? | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Realizing God's compassion and power allows us to have peace in times of distress | At times when we feel absolutely helpless we can maintain our composure knowing that we have Jesus, who is capable of meeting all of our needs. | 4/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can You Be Godly and Rich at the Same Time? | Does my financial status make me inherently more spiritual than other people? Does God care more for the poor than the rich? What is the appropriate biblical response to money? This talk will examine the concept of stewardship from the Scripture. | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is God Republican or Democrat? - Politics and Social Justice in the Bible | As citizens we are to submit to the God-granted authority of governments but also personally respond to the great social injustices of our day while looking forward in hope to the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ. | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is God Republican or Democrat? - Politics and Social Justice in the Bible | The subject of politics is a tricky one to navigate, especially when combined with a discussion of the Christian faith. What does the Bible have to say about God's opinion of politics, government, social action, and our responsibilities in these arenas? | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can I Live Like Hell and Still Go to Heaven? | If Christ has paid the penalty for our sins and He has granted to us eternal life unconditionally, then what motivation remains to live a godly life free from sin? What significance do our works play in our spiritual life? | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can I Live Like Hell and Still Go to Heaven? | On what basis can we know that we have eternal life? Should we look primarily to our works or to the finished work of Christ on our behalf? | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Eternal Life Really a Completely Free Gift? | Eternal life is an absolutely free gift received by those with faith in Jesus Christ. One must not add works, baptism, or even the promise of future works and allegiance to Jesus as additional requirements along with faith to be saved. | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Eternal Life Really a Completely Free Gift? | Is it possible that God would give something as significant as eternal life for free? Is there anything that must be added to faith in the work of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins? Let's examine what the Word of God says about this important subject. | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Hope in Sight? | We will all suffer in this life (physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually), but with eternal life with Christ as the hope we have for the future, the suffering is worth it. The Bible says so, so we should live so. | 3/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Am I Really Free or Has God Determined Everything? | The relationship between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility is a difficult issue to reconcile from the Scripture. We are going to examine two extreme options and then look at the Scripture for some biblical balance. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Am I Really Free or Has God Determined Everything? | The relationship between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility is a difficult issue to reconcile from the Scripture. We are going to examine two extreme options and then look at the Scripture for some biblical balance. | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? | The Bible clearly lays out that Christ has paid the penalty for the sin of homosexuality (like every other sin) and also frees one from its power (like every other sin). | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? | The challenge of homosexuality has created a great deal of confusion and pain within our culture and even within the church. How are we to respond to this issue in a way that is truthful but also compassionate, reflecting the Gospel of Jesus Christ? | 3/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Life? | The Bible is clear that God places a high value on all human life. Our worth is not determined by mental or physical capacity, but by the fact that God's image resides in us. This has significant implications for issues such as abortion and euthanasia. | 2/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Life? | The Bible is clear that God places a high value on all human life. Our worth is not determined by mental or physical capacity, but by the fact that God's image resides in us. This has significant implications for issues such as abortion and euthanasia. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Sex? | In a culture that has become obsessed with the pleasure that sex provides, they have pursued an experience of sex that is so far different than what God intended and it has left us more hurting, used, and lonely than ever before. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Does the Bible Say About Sex? | God created sex to be much more than a physical act. His plan is perfect, but we have failed in so many ways. Nonetheless, there is grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. [PARENTS: This sermon is not appropriate for young children under 12 years of age.] | 2/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world? | This difficult question arises not in classrooms and textbooks but bedside in hospitals, graveside at funerals, and in the arms of those hurting. Suffering is predictable and purposeful to highlight our hope and change our character. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world? | How do we handle the fact that there is so much evil and suffering in the world? If God is good and sovereign, why doesn't He put a stop to all of it? How are we supposed to respond to trials and suffering in our lives? | 2/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is the Bible Reliable? | Objections regarding whether the Bible was preserved accurately, originally recorded with historical accuracy, and scientifically plausible necessitate that we have an explanation that maintains our assurance in the inerrant and inspired Word of God. | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is the Bible Reliable? | Is the Bible a trustworthy document or merely a human book? How do we know that we can trust it as the inerrant and infallible Word of God? | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does Absolute Truth Exist? | While many hold that absolute truth claims create a religious exclusivity that is both dangerous and untrue, there is an absolute necessity for externally revealed truth. We have a responsibility to know His spoken word better and to proclaim it boldly. | 1/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does Absolute Truth Exist? | The concept of absolute truth has fallen on hard times in our society. However, truth is inescapable and necessary if we are to have any concept of how we ought to live. The Scripture is very clear that truth exists and is found in Jesus Christ. | 1/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bread of Life | With the beginning of a new semester, John 6 provides us a reminder of the fundamentals of the Spiritual Life. Specifically, we see that Jesus provides life (sustenance, satisfaction, and salvation) through his substitutionary death as the giver of life. | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Becoming God's Vessel | As followers of Christ we are called to be His vessels to share the Gospel with the world. The Scripture exhorts us to set ourselves apart to be holy vessels, completely devoted to His cause. | 1/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Perfect Deliverer | Looking at the Book of Judges, we witness the failed attempts by the Judges to fully deliver Israel, which ultimately points us to need of Jesus Christ. Looking at Christ in light of the Judges, we can see how He has become our perfect deliverer. | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waiting for a King | Jesus Christ is the King for which the world has awaited since its beginning. The history of the Old Testament is of a people and a world awaiting a righteous and perfect King. | 12/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Crash & Burn!: The Life of Samson | Samson's life reveals that while sin's destruction doesn't discriminate based on potential or promise and isn't immediate, it does lead to unending torture. Samson will realize in the end that the only strength against sin is in his weakness. | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Crisis of Character: The Life of Samson | The life of Samson is a vivid illustration of the devastating consequences of ability without character. | 12/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unity with a Purpose | Christ desires that the unity His followers have with Himself and other believers testifies to the Gospel. | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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International Stock | In light of the fact that God has begun a great work amongst the nations it seems only appropriate that we participate in this great venture. In fact, few ventures are such a worthy investment and come at such a strategic time in our lives! | 11/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Looking for Love? | In Ruth 3-4, we see that true love demonstrates loyalty and a sacrificial concern for others and those that demonstrate such love receive a lasting legacy! | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finding True Success | The final years of Gideon's life serve as a cautionary tale for those who would seek personal ambition apart from submission to God. When we submit our ambitions to His glory, He can use us in significant ways. | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace at First Sight | Ruth 2 teaches that grace is undeserved kindness, comes from God sovereignly, must be received in humility and faith, and should be then given away wastefully! | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From Weakling to Warrior | God teaches Gideon that in order to do something great for the Lord, he must first submit to Him. God patiently and persistently transforms us into the men and women He desires us to be. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Search for Security | In the uncertainty and instability of life, security is only found by seeking refuge in God who alone is both sovereign and good! | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who? Me, God? | God is calling us to bold obedience even though we feel afraid, inadequate, and doubtful of His provision for us. | 10/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Desert Survival | Every Christian has times in which we feel distant from the Lord for various reasons. Psalm 63 gives us an example of how King David handled such a time in his own life, and some principles that we can emulate. | 10/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Moving Towards Our Identity | Christ is our sacrifice that sets us apart, so that we can offer our lives, our praise, and our love towards people. | 10/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Great Leaders and Lost Opportunities | If leaders will lead toward God people will follow, but unfortunately when leaders leave God people follow as well. God desires to raise Leaders that hear His voice, follow His lead, and fight the battles He is asking them to fight. | 10/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Perils of Idolatry | With the death of Joshua, a new generation of Israelites arises who forsake the God of their fathers for the gods of the Canaanites. The opening to Judges shows the nature, motivation, and surprising devastation that result from false worship of idols! | 10/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Do You Worship? | Idolatry is the substitution of anything else in our lives in the place of God. The book of Judges demonstrates the terrible consequences when God's people stop obeying Him and choose to worship idols. | 10/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who Needs a Retirement Portfolio? | In Joshua 14, we get a glimpse of Joshua's sidekick, Caleb, who began faithfully, waited patiently, and ended ambitiously. As a result, he received an enduring legacy! | 10/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finishing Well | Caleb was a man who finished his life well. What were the characteristics of his life that allowed him to do so? Can we set patterns in our lives that will allow us to finish well also? | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sin of Achan | On the heels of Israel's victory at Jericho, one man's sin leads to Israel's defeat at Ai. The story highlights the nature of sin, the results of sin, and our necessary response to sin. | 9/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nowhere to Hide | Sin in the life of God's people has devastating and tragic consequences. However, if we confess our sin and turn from it, God will show mercy. | 9/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conquest of Jericho | In Israel's defeat of Jericho as the walls miraculously collapse, God shows this new generation that He is powerful, faithful, holy, and merciful. For Israel to obey God as He strangely requested, they must trust Him and forsake the approval of man. | 9/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Strange Plans of a Great God | Joshua and the Israelites discovered that God's commands are often unusual and difficult to understand. However, He can use those who are obedient even when it is tough to demonstrate his incredible character to the world. | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Community is Critical | The author of Hebrews strongly urges us to surround ourselves with godly community, because it is critical to having a healthy walk with Christ. | 9/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Beginnings | Having to replace a giant leader and receiving a giant task, Joshua faced a crisis of courage. Yet, the unchanging nature of God's promises, presence, and power provided Joshua all the courage he needed in this new period of Israel's history. | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Strong and Courageous | God charges Joshua to do an impossible task, but provides him with the resources to accomplish it and promises a reward for faithful obedience. Our task is different, but God's character and power remain the same. | 8/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Answering Questions | Matt Morton answers students' questions about the Bible, theology, and practical issues such as dating and evangelism. | 8/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sufficiency of Christ | What does it exactly mean that Christ died for your sins? What is so crucial about the resurrection of Christ? Is there any work we can do to save us from eternal separation from God? Was Christ's work sufficient? | 8/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Feeding of the 5000 | Jesus, in feeding the 5000, demonstrates his power to meet our needs, not only physically but spiritually. In depending on Christ to fill us, we can live for things that are eternal instead of spending all our time working for things that will not last. | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who Are You? | This passage is often difficult to understand because of Jesus' word choice to the Canaanite woman. His words are not as harsh as they come across to the modern English reader and the ensuing miracle will validate that God hears the genuine cry of faith. | 7/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Whatever It Takes | All of Jesus' miracles had a point. Each one communicated something about His character and what He was about. Jesus' healing of the paralytic not only shows His power over illness, but also His authority to deal with humanities greatest problem, our sin! | 7/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Call to Discipleship | By calling the first of the twelve disciples, Jesus reveals to us what it means to follow Him. His call to discipleship demands that we submit to His authority, and sends us to represent Him in this world. | 7/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Learning to See | By healing a man born blind, Jesus demonstrates that He is the only Light of the World. Only through Him can we know God or have eternal life. | 6/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When Amazing Doesn't Happen | As Christ returns to His hometown, He encounters skepticism at His message and estrangement as the messenger. The story acts as a training moment in the life of His disciples and us who He has send out to proclaim His glory! | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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More Than Treading Water | Even in the midst of chaos and crisis Jesus is present, sovereign, and worthy of our worship. | 6/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Title Fight - Round 1 | When Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, He shows his authority and power over death as He who is the resurrection and the life. | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Magical Myth or Historical Happening? | Miracles are extraordinary works of God that produce awe and bears witness of God. In order for us to be amazed though and understand what they reveal, it is crucial that we believe they are real even if we cannot observe or experience them first-hand. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 3 Influences | Looking back over the last 7 years, God has used three very important things to shape me into who I am: Small group bible studies, discipleship and accountability, and missions. | 5/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Leaving Town without Drifting Away | How can we continue to walk with the Lord for the rest of our lives, being faithful to His commandment to make disciples of all the nations? | 5/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Our Unseen Enemy | In 1 Peter 5:8-15, Peter addresses the identity and schemes of the believer's adversary, the Devil. Knowing the Devil's goal and schemes enables the believer to know how to resist him even in the midst of persecution. | 5/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Resisting the Enemy | God's enemy the devil seeks to destroy us and render us ineffective in God's service. We can resist him through dependence upon God, solidarity with the body of Christ, and an eternal perspective. | 5/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Leadership in Focus | In Peter 5:1-7, Peter transitions from the theme of suffering to the kind of leadership that will guide the church through suffering and difficulty. Specifically, he addresses the leader's proper place, purpose, power, and preparations. | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Christ-Like Leadership | Both leaders and followers in the congregation are to serve others in humility and concern for the flock, recognizing that God will ultimately reward those who are faithful. | 4/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life Under the Lamp of Judgment | The call to suffer necessitates a radical redirection of our lives both within the world and within the community of believers. | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Refining Fire | We can respond to suffering with joy, integrity, and faith, because we know that suffering well leads to eternal reward, strength of character, and identification with Jesus Christ. | 4/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Out with the Old, In with the New | Make a clean break from the world's way of living and embrace the life of love and service in Jesus Christ. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Suffering in Hope | Suffering for the sake of righteousness allows us to receive eternal reward. Jesus is our example of victorious suffering, and we have the opportunity to join in His victory as believers. | 3/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Choose and Abuse? | God pours upon us such lavish grace that it provides us the option to abuse it. His grace will always prompt in us the choice to respond in honor, or in abuse. Paul responds with how we should then live in response to His grace. | 3/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pursuing Peace In Conflict | The ability to preserve peace in the midst of relational conflict requires an abandonment of our individual rights because the relationship itself possesses greater value. As a result, we are called to take the initiative to work towards restoration. | 3/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sacrifice and Reward | Peter urges us to sacrifice our personal rights for the sake of the Gospel, that Jesus might be glorified through our relationships with one another. | 3/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marriages That Glorify Jesus | Peter provides principles of the marriage relationship that will serve us well as we interact with our spouses, or as we prepare to enter into marriage in coming years. | 3/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dating Well | Whether in a dating relationship or not, how do we walk by faith and holiness in the midst of the uncertainty present in dating? What does it look like to honor the Lord in a dating relationship or while waiting for one? | 2/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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In His Footsteps | Submission to authority is one primary way in which we live out our calling to represent the character of Christ in the midst of a hostile culture. As we follow His example of suffering, the world has opportunity to glorify God. | 2/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Performance Enhancing Substance | Consumption of the Word of God satisfies our deepest hunger and produces within us a life of sacrifice and praise. | 2/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Art of Dating Well | God has called us to be reflections of His Son Jesus Christ, even in our dating relationships. Will we pursue relationships that honor Him or that dishonor Him? | 2/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Passing the Time Well | Since our certain and eager expectation of hope's fulfillment in the future does not ensure that we will pass the time in the meantime well, Peter challenges his audience in 1 Peter to live lives characterized by holiness and love as the world watches on. | 2/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ready for Action | Our dramatic change in status in Jesus Christ calls us to corresponding changes in behavior and attitude. Our salvation calls us to holiness and to love. | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hope in Unusual Places | Even in the midst of difficulty and trial, the people of God possess hope in the future. This certain and eager expectation in the future reorients their perspective and experience in the present so that worship and joy become possible even in difficulty. | 1/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tried and True | The gracious gift of salvation given to us in Jesus Christ provides us with motivation to praise God even in the midst of trials. | 1/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can I See Some ID? | In the opening verses of 1 Peter, Peter portrays the identity of believers in Jesus Christ as those excluded from society as aliens and yet included as God's chosen children. Understanding our identity shapes our response in times of difficulty and trial. | 1/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Resident Aliens | The book of 1 Peter is an encouragement to us to live faithfully to our calling in Christ in the midst of a world that is hostile toward the Gospel. | 1/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Finishing Well | God calls us not only to start the race well, but to finish well. Stay focused, expect opposition, and seek the eternal prize. | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Beauty of Despair - Hope for Seasons of Pain | God is restoring mankind, and He desires to bring wholeness and renewal to our hearts. Sometimes He must tear down before He can rebuild, which often is a painful process. We must learn to seek God in the midst of despair. | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Where Is Your Treasure? | The way we manage our money is a reflection of our spiritual priorities. Because we have been given an abundance of resources, we are called to be wise and generous with our finances. | 11/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hope in a Broken World | The message of the Gospel provides the promise of eternal life for those who believe, but also the promise of a restored earth, free of death, sickness, pain, or sadness. | 11/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Call to Missions | Our lives are filled with temptations to fulfill ourselves in ways that are selfish and not in keeping with God's intentions. He has called us to be willing to lay down our own dreams and desires to pursue whatever He has planned for our lives. | 11/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Making the Most of the Time | Our time is the most valuable resource that we have been given. It is very limited, and we will be held accountable for how we use it. Therefore, we are called to use our time to glorify Jesus Christ and work to complete His Great Commission. | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Great Faith | Let us be about the task of arranging our lives around the sufficient Son of David on whom all authority rests and trust Him for great things for He indeed is GREAT! | 10/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bodily Freedoms | Maturity in Christ requires that we restrict our personal freedoms and honor God with our bodies that He created and will resurrect in the future. | 10/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who's In Charge Here? - Submission to Authority | Our response to authority is a litmus test of our spiritual life. If we are unsubmissive to earthly authority, we demonstrate a heart of rebellion toward God. | 10/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Becoming Peacemakers | As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be men and women of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. | 10/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Taming the Wildfire | Part of being a mature disciple of Christ is learning to use our tongues in ways that honor God. Our words have immense power to glorify God or to dishonor Him. | 9/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sharing the Living Water | Maturity in Christ requires that we see people as Jesus seems them and share the message of the Gospel with those who have not yet believed. | 9/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Learning to Pray | Although prayer is often difficult, it is critical for our spiritual maturity, and it is the most powerful way to participate in the work of God on earth. How can we be men and women of prayer? | 9/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sharper Than a Sword - Growing in the Word of God | The Word of God is our God-given source of authority for what we believe, how we relate to God, and what we are called to as believers in Christ. | 9/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing in Community | Active participation and interaction with the body of Christ is necessary for our spiritual growth. Without it, we will remain spiritual infants. | 9/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Running to Win | Paul uses the imagery of the elite athlete to describe the dedication and focus with which we ought to pursue the prize of Jesus Christ. | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Identity Theft | In order to love others as we have been commanded, we must view our neighbors as what they are: those of equal value to ourselves. The achievement of this equality demands the fulfillment of our identities in Christ through sacrifice. | 8/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Power of Music | Music has been created by God to give him glory, and is a very powerful tool for accomplishing that purpose. Because it is so powerful, we must take care that we use it in ways that are honoring to the Lord. | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Avoiding Spiritual Disaster | David's great sin with Bathsheba is instructive to us as Christians as a warning about how susceptible we all are to sin, and how we must stay close to the Lord to avoid spiritual disaster. | 7/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waiting Without Wasting | From the life of David, we can learn a great deal about how to walk with the Lord while we are in a period of waiting. | 7/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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After God's Own Heart | David was a man after God's own heart. He possessed humility, faith, and availability, three characteristics that are necessary for anybody who wishes to be used by the Lord. | 7/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Life for the Redeemed | Jesus delights in taking broken, destitute and starving foreigners and making them family! | 6/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Road to Redemption | The Road to Redemption | 6/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Redeeming Love | Ruth 3 teaches us that determined, loyal love prompts one's request for redemption and determined, loyal love also grants redemption! | 6/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grace at First Sight | Ruth 2 teaches us how to better understand, receive, and give the grace of God away. Grace results from God's sovereignty as we receive it in humility and faith so that we can give it away lavishly. | 6/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Security in the Midst of Instability | Since security outside of God always falls apart and must be forsaken, we should trust the Lord as our sole source for security. | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Refreshing Romans | We must understand the message of the Gospel in order to know the purpose and direction of our lives. The key themes of Romans are: sin leads to death, God saves us by His grace, God empowers us for righteousness, and His grace summons us to worship. | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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True Purpose | The Gospel gives us a purpose and direction for our lives that nothing in this world can provide. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Disagreement and Unity | How do we respond to one another when we disagree about non-essential issues of the Christian faith? Paul encourages us to hold fast to our convictions while at the same time seeking unity with others. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Submission and Spirituality | Our response to authority is an accurate indicator of the status of our relationship with God. | 4/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Living Sacrifice | The mercy of God in Jesus Christ calls us to a lifestyle of worship, not merely with our lips but with our bodies and minds as well. | 4/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dating Well | Whether in a dating relationship or not, how do we walk by faith and holiness in the midst of the inevitable uncertainty present in dating? | 3/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Decisions, Decisions | We face decisions every day, some of them significant and some of them trivial. How can we make wise decisions in a way that honors the Lord? | 3/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God's Grand Story | God is arranging history to save men and women from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. By doing so, He will perfectly display His glory and wisdom. | 3/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Without Excuse | Just as Israel is held responsible for their response to Christ, you and I will be held responsible for the revelation we have received about Jesus. On the day of judgment there will be no excuse for refusing to believe in Jesus. | 2/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Reliable King | God's faithfulness to the nation of Israel demonstrates that He can be trusted when He makes promises to us. His ways never change, His sovereignty can be trusted, and His mercy extends far. | 2/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Secure Promise | For those who have trusted in Jesus Christ, we can rest assured that absolutely nothing can remove us from God's love or cause us to lose the salvation He has given us. | 2/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adopted by the King | The Holy Spirit reminds us of the blessings of adoption that we possess as children of God through Jesus Christ. He helps us to remember that there are still many heavenly blessings to come and He teaches us to know God while we wait for Christ's return. | 2/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Free To Obey | The solution to our struggle with the flesh is found in God's gracious provision of the Holy Spirit. Every believer has the option of listening to the Spirit's voice to please God rather than to the voice of the flesh, which will always be hostile to God. | 1/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The War Within | The normal Christian life is a continuous battle against the sin nature that still dwells within all believers. This sin nature still has mastery over our flesh, and as a result, when we try to win this battle with our own strength, we inevitably fail. | 1/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Is Your One Thing? | When we are focused on knowing Jesus Christ as the top priority of our lives, we are then able to serve Him and effectively represent Him in the world. | 1/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God With Us | The incarnation of Christ directly impacts the way we live during the Christmas season. | 12/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A New Master | Because we are in Christ, sin is no longer our master. We are now called to present ourselves to Jesus Christ as our new master, and receive righteousness and life as a result. | 12/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Villain of Thanksgiving | The human tendency to compare threatens our ability to give thanks. It possesses an over-realized and selfish expectation of reward in the present and an emphasis upon the seen as contrary to faith and hope. | 11/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A New Life | Because we are identified with Jesus Christ, we can consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. | 11/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Representation | Those who are identified with Christ are no longer under the power of sin and death. | 11/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Benefits of Membership | For those who have been justified by Christ, there are many additional blessings that God gives us through His kindness and grace. | 10/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Passing the Baton | God is calling us to prioritize our lives around being intentional to love and worship Him (the Great Commandment) and to share His love with others (the Great Commission). | 10/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Faith Alone | We receive the free gift of eternal life by faith alone in Jesus Christ. | 10/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Amazing Love | The amazing love of God for us is demonstrated in His gracious provision of righteousness through His Son Jesus Christ. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Religion Falls Short | Religious affiliation and observance is not sufficient to merit eternal life or favor with God. | 10/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Good Enough? | Even the most moral person is desperately in need of the grace of God given in Christ. | 9/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Makes God Angry | Before we can truly appreciate the good news of Jesus Christ, we must come to terms with God's wrath against our sin. | 9/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gripped by the Gospel | The book of Romans is an explanation of the Gospel which changed the course of Paul's life and the course of history. | 9/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Where Are You Headed? | Invest your life in glorifying Jesus Christ above every other pursuit. | 8/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Worship With Your Wallet | The way we handle money is a reflection of our walk with God. | 7/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Life of a Foreigner | A challenge to living with a heavenly perspective as a foreigner temporarily on this earth. | 7/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Whole Truth | The Book of Proverbs urges us to live with honesty and integrity. | 7/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Confessions of an Arsonist | Controlling our speech is perhaps the most difficult of the spiritual disciplines.... Proverbs 18 grants us encouraging and convicting insight into the effects our speech may have in the context of relationships. | 7/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A City Within the City | In Philippians 1:27-30, Paul writes to an incipient Philippian community to encourage unity and loyalty to their true Lord. This scandalous text has sweeping implications for the current American church and its largely despondent congregation.... | 7/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Working Hard or Hardly Working? | A biblical view of work is an important factor in our walk with Christ. | 6/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Lies of Immorality | The lies of sexual immorality are exposed through the truth of God's Word. | 6/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wise Friendship | The Proverbs teach us the qualities of a good friend. How can we find good friends and be good friends? | 6/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Beginning of Wisdom | The Proverbs were written to provide wisdom for our lives, a skill for living that is given to us by God. | 6/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Know Fear | Fear is a natural human response to insecurity and uncertainty in this world. Yet when we learn to fear God as we should all other fear is put into perspective and becomes insignificant. The fear of the Lord is certainly the beginning of wisdom. | 5/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Solemn Charge | Fulfill the ministry to which God has called you by Jesus Christ. | 5/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Return of the King | Jesus' return provides motivation for our obedience and reason for our worship. | 4/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Resurrection of the King | The resurrection of Christ the King is pivotal to the Christian faith. | 4/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rejection of the King | The tragic rejection of Christ resulted in life and victory for those who trust in Him. | 4/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Miracles | The miracles of Christ reassure us that we can trust that Jesus is who He said He was, and that He will do what He promised to do. They reassure us that we can find enough power and authority and deity in Jesus without having to look elsewhere.... | 4/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kingdom People | We desperately need the righteousness of God. | 3/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Arrival of the King | The events and announcements surrounding Jesus' birth point to his kingship over the earth. | 3/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jesus the King | Do you long for a good and just leader whom you can follow and trust? Examine with us why Jesus is the perfect leader and king of the world. | 2/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Art of Dating Well | Anybody and everybody can date...but how can you date in a way that is honoring to the Lord? How can you date in a way that does not just make you happy but glorifies Him? | 2/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fully Equipped | Each of us has been called to the great commission and have been fully equipped to fulfill our unique rolls. | 2/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Gospel We Preach | How to clearly communicate the Gospel message. Learning to share what is vital and important without adding or detracting from the message. | 2/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seeing What Jesus Sees | Reach out beyond your comfort zone and approach those people that desperately need Jesus Christ. | 1/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fishing | The first step in the process of evangelism is simply to know Jesus Christ intimately. To grow and develop a passion for Him that will drive you to then obey His commission. | 1/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 298 Episodes |
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