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Kevin DeYoung: The Church + Holiness

The nicene creed states that we believe in one holy church. We have all been given the divine gift of a conscience to grow in holiness. The histroy of the entire world because this christian monk refused…

Kevin DeYoung: The Church + Friendship

Friendship is the most common form of a relationship and yet the least talked about relationship. If you could measure church satisfaction it would probably be based on quality of teaching and the quality…

The Church & Sunday Morning

Heaven will not be boring. "Heaven begins where sin ends" In heaven there shall be no more sin!!! "The njoyment of God is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied" Revelation 5:9-14…

The Church & Church Membership

Acts 2:42-47 ESV And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being…

Jeff Purswell:The church and the purpose of God

Google earth takes what is familiar and expands, broadens, and shows we are part of something massive. What is Gods perrspective on our church? Gods eternal purpose is to dwell among a people he has…

TGM: Nick Swan; Giving

2 Corinthians 8:1-9:5 Paul is sending letter in hands of Titus along with others with him. The grace of generosity flows out of our relationship with our savior Grace given to us should overflow to…

TGM: Micky Connolly 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

These verses give some insight into biblical corrrection (Correction means to set straight again). Sometimes correction comes from anger or duty. These are the wrong ways to go about correction. Correction…

2 Corinthians 7:2 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:3 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:4 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:5 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:6 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:7 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:8 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:9 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:10 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:11 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:12 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:13 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:14 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:15 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 7:16 (ESV)

TGM: Joe Lechner

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 This passage seems like it is out of place. However it is not, so why is it here? For the corinthians to open their hearts to Pauk they must open their hearts to Christ anew.…

Tony Carter: The Way of Love; 1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 13 (mainly 8-13) Water mark on dollar bills analogy. Love authenticates our Christianity; love is our watermark. Love is our single greatest attribute. To the Christian love should be…

Mark 6:14-29; Joe Lechner; THE DAY IS HERE

Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard of gospel expanding. Occurs between disciples being sent out and returning in verse 30. Johns death meant to foreshadow Christ's death. Anyone who follows Christ must be…

TGM: Joe Lechner 4/22/12

2 Corinthians 6:3-13 This is Paul's personal commendation of himself to the church of Corinth. If we are all gospel ministers, then is the personal commendation of my life & example as a gospel minister…

The Day Is Here: "The mission

There are smarter people than me. This is undeniable. We are constantly needy of God's help. JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD, THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN OF WHICH WE ARE BEING CALLED TO!!! THE MISSION CONTINUED (1-6)…

Biblical theology

Theology is basically the story of the Bible. Take a look at the big picture. To me thinking about the big picture is more scary, but looking at big picture and small details are equally important. Teaching…

TGM: Joe Lechner

Transfer from egocentrism to christocentrism. Continuation of Paul's description. 11-15=Pauls motivation 5:16-6:2=Pauls gold Living w/ new eyes & a new purpose Pauls goal is to see men & women reconciled…

Study the Word: Jon Shea

Two Primary things keep us from studying word. Postmodernism- What is true is defined by that person. What can be true for one person can be false for another. Intellectually lazy culture- We don't like…

Jon Shea: The Church

These verses explain the core of what we try to do as a ministry. We want to see students learn how to follow Christ through a church. Christ has promised that he is currently building his church presently.…

Two Paths: Nick Swan

There are two roads. With this new path if Jesus it is more difficult & less travelled. It is a hard road full with tough decisions. WE HAVE A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST. DO NOT GO BACK TO THE OLD LIFE Our…

Ephesians 4:17, Ephesians 4:18, Ephesians 4:19, Ephesians 4:20, Ephesians 4:21, Ephesians 4:22, Ephesians 4:23, Ephesians 4:24, Ephesians 4:25

TGM: Mickey Connolly 3/25/2012

Why is TGM worth the trouble? In this passage Paul gives us specific reasons why TGM is worth it. The effect of sin on every human is wasting away physically. Good news is inner selves are being renewed…

John 14:2 (ESV), John 14:3 (ESV), Romans 8:16 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:14 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:15 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:17 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:18 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:1 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:2 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:3 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:4 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:5 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:6 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:8 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:9 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:10 (ESV), Hebrews 1:11 (ESV), James 1:2 (ESV), James 1:3 (ESV), James 1:4 (ESV), 1 John 4:13 (ESV)

Predestination: Joe Lechner

How did I become a Christian? I began to seek the lord. How did I begin to seek the lord? God is at the bottom of it all. Our change is ascribed wholly to God. Bible clearly shows predestination. Believing…

Romans 8:29 (ESV), Romans 8:30 (ESV), Romans 9:19 (ESV), Romans 9:20 (ESV), Romans 9:21 (ESV), Ephesians 1:11 (ESV), 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (ESV)

Fruits of spirit: Matt Johnson

Ultimate goal is for loving body of Christ. We all have individual gifts given by God, if we believe in Christ. We must take responsibility tto discover our gifts and pursue them to edify the Church.…

Romans 12:3 (NIV), Romans 12:4 (NIV), Romans 12:5 (NIV), Romans 12:6 (NIV), Romans 12:7 (NIV), Romans 12:8 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:11 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:12 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:13 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:14 (NIV), 1 Peter 4:15 (NIV)

TGM series: Nick Swan

TGM calls us to die for Jesus' sake so others may live. Death brings life. We know God because we know Jesus. This knowledge is solely by the Grace of God. We are simply Jars of clay but contain the…

Psalm 116:1 (ESV), Psalm 116:2 (ESV), Psalm 116:3 (ESV), Psalm 116:4 (ESV), Psalm 116:5 (ESV), Psalm 116:6 (ESV), Psalm 116:7 (ESV), Psalm 116:8 (ESV), Psalm 116:9 (ESV), Psalm 116:10 (ESV), John 15:20 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:8 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:9 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:10 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:11 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:12 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:13 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:14 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 4:15 (ESV)

Louie Giglio: Ambassador in chains!!!

Our prize is that the news of Jesus spread; that Jesus trends! Current education sets us up for a very linear looking life. Jesus comes awakens us into reality God can do anything & everything. Our life…

Ephesians 6:19 (ESV), Ephesians 6:20 (ESV), Colossians 3:17 (ESV)

Matthew Wireman: Judaizers Vs. Gospelizers

Group of people adding to the gospel of free grace being proclaimed by Paul, known as Judaizers. God through Holy Spirig wants to warn us that we can't look past the cross. We must realize we are solely…

1 Corinthians 15:2 (ESV), Galatians 3:1 (ESV), Galatians 3:2 (ESV), Galatians 3:3 (ESV), Galatians 3:4 (ESV), Galatians 3:5 (ESV), Galatians 3:6 (ESV), Galatians 3:7 (ESV), Galatians 3:8 (ESV), Galatians 3:9 (ESV)

The Disciple's daily Task: Jon Shea

The disciple's daily task: stand firm Jesus defines what is real and true. "Two plains" examples. We are more used to horizontal plain and Jesus comes in as a vertical plain perpendicular to everything…

Philippians 4:1 (ESV), Philippians 4:2 (ESV), Philippians 4:3 (ESV), Philippians 4:4 (ESV), Philippians 4:5 (ESV), Philippians 4:6 (ESV), Philippians 4:7 (ESV), Philippians 4:8 (ESV), Philippians 4:9 (ESV), Philippians 4:10 (ESV), Philippians 4:11 (ESV), Philippians 4:12 (ESV), Philippians 4:13 (ESV), Philippians 4:14 (ESV), Philippians 4:15 (ESV), Philippians 4:16 (ESV), Philippians 4:17 (ESV), Philippians 4:18 (ESV), Philippians 4:19 (ESV), Philippians 4:20 (ESV), Philippians 4:21 (ESV), Philippians 4:22 (ESV), Philippians 4:23 (ESV)

Morning Devotion March 8, 2012

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Titus 2:11 (ESV), Titus 2:12 (ESV), Titus 2:13 (ESV), Titus 2:14 (ESV), Titus 3:3 (ESV), Titus 3:4 (ESV), Titus 3:5 (ESV), Titus 3:6 (ESV), Titus 3:7 (ESV), Titus 3:8 (ESV)