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2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 - Comfort For The Brokenhearted



What does the Bible say about Christians and sin? Is it possible for a Christian to fall out of grace? Can a significant sin send a Christian to hell after they believe? Does persistent sin nullify the grace of God? Join us as we find the answer.

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2 Samuel 19:40-20:26 - The Corrupted Kingdom



Every election season politicians make promises. The promise to lower the debt, solve immigration, and reduce taxes while raising our benefits. What should we expect from our flawed leaders? As David's kingdom is restored after Absalom's coupe, we see the limits of human leaders and why Jesus is the better king we need.


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Jesus, Our Savior, Is Born



Jesus changed many things in this world. He changed education, medicine, science, civilization, arts, and politics. Most importantly, he came to change us. Jesus came to save us from our sin, to be the savior of the world. In our final message of this series, we look at how Jesus saves lives, and how he can save yours today.


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2 Samuel 17:24-19:8 - Battle For The Kingdom



From 1955 until 1962, the world’s largest statue of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin loomed over Prague. The 17,000-ton monster dominated the skyline. When sculptor, Svec Polesny, applied to build the monument, he never expected to win the opportunity and spend the next five years of his life building it. During construction, the size of the project overwhelmed him. He fell into depression, became an alcoholic, and had an affair on his wife, which resulted in her committing suicide. As the monument neared completion in the spring of 1955, the project took so much out of him that Svec took his life. In the same way, Absalom was consumed with building a monument for himself. He wanted to leave a lasting legacy no one would forget. Like Svec, his attempt to build an unforgettable monument led to the end of his life. Join us as we study the story of Absalom, a man obsessed with being remembered.

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2 Samuel 12 - Sin's Consequences And God's Grace



One of the fictions we hear during the political season is that a leader’s personal life has no impact on public performance. We know that this is untrue. What happens at home never stays at home. It follows us to work. A personal life that lacks character and integrity will lead to a public one that looks the same. If ever there was a man whose private life influenced his public world, it was King David. After committing adultery and murder in private, this brought God’s public judgment on his family and nation. What must we do if we sin in private? If we ask for God’s forgiveness, can we escape the consequences of our sins? Join us in 2 Samuel 12 to find the answers to these questions and more.

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2 Samuel 6 - The Ark Comes To Jerusalem



In 2003, in Texas, 19 people died after being left inside an airtight truck trailer. At the time, it was called the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt. While the driver of the trailer truck was clearly at fault, the sin began years before with illegal immigration. In 2 Samuel 6, we learn that the harsh and surprising consequences of sin often begin long before with a pattern of lesser sin. Join us as we learn the blessings of consistent obedience to God’s Word.

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1 Samuel 28:3-25 - Seance In Endor



We live in a world filled with fear. There is fear of war in Europe, fear of inflation, and fear of COVID. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we see Saul lived his life and final days in fear. The good news is we do not need to be that way! Join us as we learn how to live life without fear.

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1 Samuel 25 - Vengeance Is Mine



The people we choose to surround ourselves with are some of the most significant decisions we make. “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future,” says motivational speaker Jim Rohn. A good Christian friend is better than a thousand followers on social media. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we find how God uses Christian friends that can speak candidly and lovingly to us when they see us making sinful or unwise choices.

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1 Samuel 22:6-23 - The Antichrist



Bryan Brown is a Christian attorney licensed to practice law in Kansas and has been admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. His application to the Indiana Board of Law Examiners was denied based on his admitted adherence to God’s laws above human laws. He was required to receive a psychological assessment after they asked him about his views regarding the final judgment, sexual morality, and gender roles. The Letters of John remind us we should not be surprised when the spirit of the antichrist shows up around us and we are hated like Jesus. Join us in our study as we meet an Old Testament antichrist and learn how to avoid his seductive work to destroy God’s people.

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1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 - The Fugitive



In 1993 Harrison Ford starred in The Fugitive. In the movie, Harrison Ford played Dr. Richard Kimble, a man who was wrongfully accused of murdering his wife. He escaped from custody and put the U.S. Marshalls on a wild chase as he narrowly and often creatively slipped from the grasp again and again. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, David has become a fugitive. He is on the run. He is also narrowly escaping attempts on his life. The stress of his world falling apart gets the better of him, and he starts relying on himself instead of turning to God for strength, wisdom, and rescue. Join us as we learn the danger of relying on ourselves instead of God and how to return to God after we have walked away from Him.

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What Does The Bible Say About Sin?

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Have you noticed something is terribly wrong in the world? The evening news is a constant stream of world horrors ranging from wars to school shootings. There is suffering, death, sickness, deception, outright lying, and evil everywhere we look. People are popping Prozac like Tic Tacs just to deal with it. What has gone wrong? In this study, we look at the many ways sin shows up in our lives and the bad excuses we use to justify our sin. It will all help us understand why Jesus can be the only answer to the problem of sin.

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1 Samuel 15 - Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice



The YouTube Channel “Caught in Providence” are the real-life cases of Judge Frank Caprio who is a judge in Providence Rhode Island. It is the real-life story of people with their traffic tickets, speeding tickets, and parking tickets and the excuses they give to try to get out of them. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel, we are looking at five excuses we give to justify sin and why none of them work.

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1 Samuel 12 - Samuel's Farewell Address



How do you finish a career? Steven Slater, a former JetBlue flight attendant, made a dramatic exit. A passenger refused to stay seated while the plane was taxing to the gate. The passenger removed her luggage from an overhead bin striking Slater in the head. She then cursed Slater out for getting in her way. Fed up with his job, Slater grabbed a beer from the beverage cart, called out, “It has been great!” then activated the emergency evacuation shoot sliding his way to freedom. This weekend, in 1 Samuel 12, we find an even more dramatic career exit by the prophet Samuel as we learn how God uses repentance and obedience to take our worst sins and use them in ways we don't expect for good.

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1 Samuel 4 - The Ark Is Captured


In the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harrison Ford was in search of the long-lost ark of the covenant. It was a race between Indian Jones and the Nazis. They believed the army that found the ark first would become invincible. Was that true? Join us this weekend in 1 Samuel 4 as we search for the ark and learn the danger of trying to make God serve us.

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Jude 7 - Homosexuality And Hell



Franklin Graham had a full house at the Hertz arena where he made a stop on his Decision America tour. Surprisingly thousands have signed petitions to stop Franklin Graham from speaking in arenas around the country. The Reverend Nathan Empsall explains why, “Graham engages in repeated hatred against the LGBTQ community despite the fact that each and every person is made in God’s image.” What has Franklin Graham said that the LGBTQ community finds so hateful and offensive? Graham claims the Bible calls homosexuality a sin of which people need to repent, not an alternative lifestyle God wants us to enjoy. With so many churches and denominations endorsing homosexuality and celebrating the LGBTQ lifestyle, is Franklin Graham wrong? Join us this weekend as we find out what the Bible says about homosexuality and hell.

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Mark 9:42-50 - Get Radical About Sin




Today we often hear about people being radical. There is radical Islam that wants to kill to spread their faith. There are the radical members of the Democratic Party who are pushing for a socialist country. While radical often has a bad connotation, there are times when being radical is appropriate. If you are diagnosed with cancer, it is often better to take a radical approach instead of a casual approach. Just as it is wise to take a radical approach to cancer, Jesus tells we need to take a radical approach to cutting sin out of our life. Join us as we learn the dangers of habitual sin.

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Mark 6:14-29 - The Death Of John The Baptist





In the Gospel of Mark, there is only one narrative that is not about Jesus. It is the story of the death of John the Baptist. As Jesus told us there was no prophet greater than John. The story of his death is a vivid illustration of the kind of suffering all faithful disciples will face. It is also an amazing case study on the consequences of sexual sin.

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Mark 6:7-13 - Jesus Sends Out The Apostles





Half-way through Jesus' three years of ministry, he send out his apostles on a short-term mission trip as part of their training. The sending out of Jesus' apostles is filled with instructions describing what faithful ministry would look like for them, and what it still looks like today.

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Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift





What is the best Christmas you ever received? Was it a car? A favorite toy when you were a child? Was it the gift of your family being together? As we continue our study in Ephesians, we find why Jesus is the all-time best Christmas gift.

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Mark 2:13-17 - Jesus Loves Sinners





When was the last time you shook your head in disgust as the newscaster read the profile of a criminal on the evening news? When we hear those stories, we look forward to people getting what they deserve. What we forget is that Jesus loves sinners, even the most heinous ones. As we continue our way through the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus choosing a heinous tax collector that repented of his sins to be part of his inner circle.

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Mark 1:35-45 - Jesus Changes Place With A Leper





Leprosy was one of the most feared diseases in the ancient world. The bodily disfiguration and social loss was devastating. As Jesus continues his miraculous healings, we find Jesus not only heals a leper but he takes one the isolation and shame he experienced. This is an amazing reminder what Jesus does in love for us. He forgives our sin and he takes on the isolation and shame that is ours because of sin.

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Mark 1:1-8 - The King Is Coming!





The best way to tell people about Jesus is not what most people think. Instead of telling people the good news about Jesus, we need to begin with the bad news of our sin. As the Gospel of Mark opens, we meet John the Baptist telling people about their sin to prepare hearts to be able to hear the good news of Jesus.

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The Genealogy of Jesus - Great Hope For Great Sinners




Before the Christmas story in Matthew 1 is a lengthy genealogy? Why did Matthew begin the story of Jesus with a length section that reads like the phone book? Discover why this genealogy make the Christmas the greatest story ever told for sinners like you and me.


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Genesis 43:1-14 - How Do I Let Go Of Grief?




Louie Zamperini was a famous Olympian that served in World War II as a bombardier on a B-24 Liberator. When his plan crashed he found himself a POW. He was constantly abused by his captors. After the war, while he came home to a hero's welcome, he couldn't leave behind the pain of his past and it nearly ruined his life. Join us in learning how to leave the pain of your past behind before it ruins your future.


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Genesis 38 - Judah - How Far Can You Run From God?




Sometimes we fail God miserably. It isn't long until we are caught in a web of our own sin where it feels impossible to break free. Sometimes we are far from God for years. Will God ever take us back after our miserable failings? As we study the life of Judah—the brother of Joseph, we see how far away from God a person can walk and still be restored by God's grace.


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John 8:1-12 - A Stone's Throw From Death




When we sin in a big way or fail Jesus again and again, how does he fail about us? While others condemn, berate and humiliate us, what does Jesus do? Join myself and Pastor Jordan Gowing at the 2016 CrossWinds family reunion in Arnold's Park as we look at the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8.

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Genesis 34 - Date Rape




Isn't partial obedience better then no obedience when it comes to obeying God? Isn't close enough good enough? In this chapter we see the consequences of Jacob's partial obedience and how his family suffered when he didn't pay attention to obeying God's Word. In a similar way, giving casual attention to obeying God can lead to unintended disaster in our lives as well.


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Genesis 27 - Sin Never Pays




When a mom in Murray, Utah found her 4th-grade daughter bullying another girl about her clothes she came up with a particularly apt form of punishment. She decided to send her daughter to school in ugly outfits. After experiencing two days of her friends picking on her nerdy clothes, the mother knew she made her point. Sin has consequences. As we study Isaac's dysfunctional family, we learn the unexpected consequences of sin in his family's life. Sin never pays.


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Genesis 26 - Sequel




Hollywood is famous for their sequels. There are seven rocky movies. There will soon be ten Star Wars movies. Everyone loves a good sequel. In Genesis 26, we find Isaac's life is a sequel of his father Abraham. He faces many of the same tests, temptations and conflicts as well as enjoys the same blessings. Isaac is only the first of a long line of men and women that live by faith. We are part of that line today. Join us as we learn to walk by faith as we face the same challenges as those who came before us.


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Leviticus 5:14-6:7 - Guilt Offering




Are you in debt? Americans carry more debt for daily living today than 12 years ago. The average American household in 2015 has $129,579 in total debt with $15,355 of that debt on credit cards. This debt doesn't just come from uncontrolled spending. The cost of daily life is rising faster than salaries. In the last 12 years the average income rose 21 percent while medical costs increased 51 percent and the cost of food 37 percent. it is hard to stay out of debt! While the Bible doesn't teach us how to eliminate debt on our credit card, it tell us how to face a much more important debt. The debt of our sin to God. In our study of the Guilt Offering we learn how to find freedom from the debt of our sin.


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Leviticus 4:1-5:13 - Sin Offering




Is there any way to avoid the common cold? Doctors tell us there is only one fool-proof way to not get sick. We have to die. Cold viruses are everywhere. There is nothing we can do to avoid them. In the same way, no matter how much we desire to live a holy life, sin is everywhere and we can't avoid it. In this study we learn how they took care of unavoidable sin in the Old Testament and why we are so thankful to Christ for coming and dealing with sin in a completely different way.


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Genesis 6:1-8:19 - Flood





Most children learned this story growing up. Some of us even played with the Fisher Price toy set when we were kids. It is Noah and the Ark. It was a story we learned as children but it isn't a story for children. It is a true story of the most global cataclysmic disaster to hit the planet. As a result millions of people died a gruesome death…. all because of sin. Join us as we learn the story of God's awesome judgment is not just thing of the past but each of us will face it in the future. The only way to escape that judgment is through the ark of Jesus.

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Genesis 4+5 - Descent





A 1991 article in the Chicago Tribune told how a Texas mother was so intent on her 13 year old daughter making the cheerleading squad that she hired a hitman to kill the mother of her daughters competition. Detectives discovered she originally planned a double murder of the daughter and the mother but the double murder turned out to be too expensive so she opted for a single murder of the mother for a cheap $2,500. All this to secure her 13 year old daughter's spot on the cheerleading squad. How to people become so evil and cold-hearted? As we continue our way through Genesis we learn how sin slowly takes control of each of our lives and drags us into a descent of increasing levels of wickedness. Jesus is our line of hope from God to break free.

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Genesis 3:1-24 - Sin





Something has gone incredibly wrong. The police are never unemployed. The army is always growing. Funeral directors are in a recession proof business. Hospitals and doctors are always in demand. The world is not becoming a better place to live. People steal and kill. Our lives are ravaged by cancer, sickness and broken relationships. Everything in us tells us this isn't the way God created life to be. Genesis 3 tells us what went wrong.

Genesis 3:1–24 - Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 3:1–24 - Sin - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 3:1–24 - Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 3:1–24 - Sin - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 3:1–24 - Sin - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF
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Genesis 2:4-25 - Man





In Marvels latest movie,
Age of Ultron, Tony Stark creates life by putting Artificial Intelligence in the Ultron project. Ultron comes to life and tries to destroy the world. In Genesis 2, we discover how God created our life and how he feels about us even after we rebelled against him and tried to take over his world.

Genesis 2:4–25 - Man - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 2:4–25 - Man - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 2:4–25 - Man - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 2:4–25 - Man - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 2:4–25 - Man - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF
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What Went Wrong With Work?



God created work to be a blessing but something went wrong. Work is painful. While our jobs are a source of joy, they are also frustrating. Discover what went wrong with work and how it affects us.

Work Matters To God - What Went Wrong With Work? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Work Matters To God - What Went Wrong With Work? - Manuscript - PDF
Work Matters To God - What Went Wrong With Work? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Work Matters To God - What Went Wrong With Work? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Work Matters To God - What Went Wrong With Work? - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF
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1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choose Suffering Over Sin




How much should Christians try to fit with modern culture? Where is the line between living as part of our community and living a holy life? In this message we learn six truths we must remember if we want the courage to suffer for holiness instead of following the crowd and choosing sin.

1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF
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Luke 1:57-66 - Zechariah - What Do I Need To Know About God's Discipline?





When the wheels fall off of life, what went wrong? Has God lost control? Is God punishing us for our sin? In this message we learn what is wrong with the prosperity gospel and why suffering is evidence of God's love.

Luke 1:57-66 - Zechariah - What Do I Need To Know About God's Discipline? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Luke 1:57-66 - Zechariah - What Do I Need To Know About God's Discipline? - Manuscript - PDF
Luke 1:57-66 - Zechariah - What Do I Need To Know About God's Discipline? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Luke 1:57-66 - Zechariah - What Do I Need To Know About God's Discipline? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
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1 Peter 1:12-21 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World




The Christian life is hard. Our culture tells us happiness is found in what we own. The Internet and television baits us with sensual seductions. We face constant distractions that appeal to our sinful nature. How can we live a sin-free lifestyle when we are drowning in a sin-filled world. Join us as Peter teaches us how to live in the world without becoming just like the world.

1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Sermon Handout - PDF
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Ephesians 4:17-24 - How Do I Stop Sinning?




Why do we keep sinning? We have come to Christ. We have trusted in Christ? Why do we keep finding ourselves ensnared by sin and living ineffective and unproductive lives? In this message, we learn what sin does to our life and how God instructs us to break free from its control.

Ephesians 4:17-24 -- How Do I Stop Sinning? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Ephesians 4:17-24 -- How Do I Stop Sinning? - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 4:17-24 -- How Do I Stop Sinning? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 4:17-24 -- How Do I Stop Sinning? - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF
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John 14:15-31 - The Holy Spirit




An alcoholic swears off the bottle. Three days later he grabs another case of beer at the corner gas station. A husband looses his temper with his wife again. He hates himself for it. Why does he keep losing his temper? Why can't he change? As Christians, we become frustrated when we want to obey Christ but we keep drifting away. Where does the power come from for lasting change? In the second half of John 14, Jesus introduces his disciples, and us, to the Holy Spirit and the crucial role he plays in changing our life.

John 14:15-31 - The Holy Spirit - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John 14:15-31 - The Holy Spirit - Manuscript - PDF
John 14:15-31 - The Holy Spirit - Sermon Handout - PDF
John 14:15-31 - The Holy Spirit - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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John 8:30-38 - Freedom from Sin



In the
Avengers movie, Loki uses his scepter to take over the heart of Hawk Eye, one of the film's heroes. While Hawk Eye's mind and body are under his control, his will is under the direction of a sinister force. The movie is a story about comic book super heroes but there is biblical truth behind it. Each of us has a will that is under the direction of a sinister force called sin. When faced with a well-timed temptation, the power of sin allure can overwhelm even the strongest hearts. Where can we find freedom from this slavery. Join us as Jesus tells us where we find "Freedom from Sin."

John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Audio - MP3
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John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Freedom from Sin - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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John 8:12-20 - Light of the World



Where was Jesus in the Old Testament? Was he on vacation until 0 A.D.? In this message, we discover Jesus was surprisingly active. What we learn from following him in the Old Testament teach us how we follow him today.

John on Jesus - Light of the World - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - Light of the World - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - Light of the World - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - Light of the World - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - Light of the World - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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John 3:17-21 - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus?



In 2011, Rob Bell, the senior pastor of Mars Hill Church in Michigan, published a controversial book titled, "
Love Wins: A book about heaven, hell and the fate of every person who ever lived." In it, Robs says, "What if the story of heaven and hell we have been taught is not, in fact, what the bible teaches…. how could it be good news if billions suffer in hell while only a select few go to heaven?" Rob proposes that hell is a type of reform school from which everyone will eventually graduate. Is this true? Join us as we let the Bible tell us about heaven, hell and the fate of every person who ever lived.

John on Jesus - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus? - Audio - MP3
John on Jesus - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John on Jesus - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus? - Manuscript - PDF
John on Jesus - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus? - Sermon Handout - PDF
John on Jesus - What About Those Who Don't Believe in Jesus? - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender



We are told to invite Jesus into our hearts. The decision to invite Jesus into our hearts sounds like deciding on having cream or sugar in our coffee. It is far too self orientated. According to Psalm 2, Jesus doesn't ask for us to invite him in, he commands us to repent of our sin. We must flee to him as the only shield that can protect us from God's white hot wrath. We are commanded to immediately and unconditionally surrender to Christ's rulership in our life or face Christ's terrifying wrath when he returns.

Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Audio - MP3
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Sermon Handout - PDF
Christmas from the Psalms - Psalm 2 - Immediate and Unconditional Surrender - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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James 4:13-17 - God of my iPhone



In this last message of the third section of James, we learn how pride taints our thinking. We plan our days and our lives with pride, rather than submitting ourselves to God's plans for us. As we refine our skills, we see ourselves as the secret to our success. When it comes to our choices, if nobody will notice, we are quick to cut the corners. Where do these attitudes come from? James tells us these are all subtle ways pride seeps into our think and, unless repented of, shuts of the flow of God's grace into our lives.
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James - God of my iPhone - Audio - MP3
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James - God of my iPhone - Manuscript - PDF
James - God of my iPhone - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - God of my iPhone - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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James 4:5-6 - He Gives More Grace



What happens when we fail God, not just once, but again and again. Is there a time when God says enough is enough? Is there a limit to the grace God is willing to extend for the continual sin in our lives? In this message, we discover the depth of God's forgiveness. The one thing that is necessary to receive it and the one thing that can stop it from flowing into our lives.

James - He Gives More Grace - Audio - MP3
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James - He Gives More Grace - Manuscript - PDF
James - He Gives More Grace - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - He Gives More Grace - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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James 1:14-15 - Sin in Slow Motion




My favorite part of football is the slow motion replay. When you slow things down, you can see the athleticism of the players and disputable calls become clear. James takes the temptations we face, he slows them down to show us how they work, frame by frame, so we can develop a ready defense against them. Do you find yourself giving in to temptation all the time? Are their particular temptations you have lost control over in your life? Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how to discover a strategy to beat the temptation we face in life.

James - Sin in Slow Motion - Audio - MP3
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James - Sin in Slow Motion - Manuscript - PDF
James - Sin in Slow Motion - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - Sin in Slow Motion - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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James 1:13-14 - The Blame Game

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Whose fault is it anyway? When things don't go the way we expect, we are quick to blame someone or something else for our problems. Unfortunately, when we blame others, we eliminate the possibility of a change. In this message, we learn how the Blame Game is played and how to get out of it. What will it take to end the Blame Game? What will it take to avoid falling to the temptations we face every day? Join Pastor Kurt as we discover answers to these questions.

James - The Blame Game - Audio - MP3
James - The Blame Game - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - The Blame Game - Manuscript - PDF
James - The Blame Game - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - The Blame Game - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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Doctrine - The Human Condition




Have you noticed something is terribly wrong in the world? The good news is in short supply. There is suffering, death, sickness, evil and loss just below the surface everywhere. People are popping Prozac like Tic Tacs to deal with it. Isn't life supposed to be better than this? What has gone wrong? Join Dr. Trucksess as we get a panoramic view of what sin does to life and find the only hope for its pain.

Doctrine - The Human Condition - Audio - MP3
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF
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Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference




As a Christian, our sins are completely forgiven by Christ. The Bible tells us we will not pass into judgment or be condemned. Does this mean it doesn't matter how we live? Will our sins return to haunt us? An ignored topic of the Bible is the doctrine of Eternal Rewards. God promises to reward us for how we live and we can lose reward for the willful sins we commit. Believe it or not, there is a way to insure we can have greater joy in heaven.

Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference
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Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Sermon Handout - PDF
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