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The Character of a Good Leader

Paul founded hundreds of small churches during his ministry... There was no way for him to lead all of the churches, so he leaves certain people yo govern over several at a time. Now he is laying the…

Titus 1:5 (ESV), Titus 1:6 (ESV), Titus 1:7 (ESV), Titus 1:8 (ESV), Titus 1:9 (ESV)

The Resurrection: The Death of Death

As Christians, we have no fear of the physical death since it is merely a doorway to the eternal. Paul concludes his teaching on the resurrection by recapping the premise that there needs to be a change…

1 Corinthians 15:50 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:51 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:52 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:53 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:54 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:55 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:56 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:57 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV)

The Resurrection: Resurrection Bodies

"what kind of body..."? -Paul uses the example of a seed. A seed has to die first, and then grows into a different thing. We know based on the seed we plant, what the ending body will ultimately be (tomato…

1 Corinthians 15:35 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:36 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:37 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:38 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:39 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:40 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:41 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:42 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:43 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:44 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:45 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:46 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:47 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:48 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:49 (ESV)

The Resurrection: The Resurrection of the Dead

The church in Corinth was having a debate about the validity of physical resurrection of the dead... Paul puts this debate to rest by saying that if physical resurrection is impossible, then all of the…

1 Corinthians 15:12 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:13 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:14 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:15 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:16 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:17 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:18 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:19 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:20 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:21 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:22 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:23 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:24 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:25 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:26 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:27 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:28 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:29 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:30 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:31 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:32 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:33 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:34 (ESV)

Resurrection: The Truth That Changes Everything

Paul starts his teaching by starting with a reminder of the journey of salvation. ("now I would remind you...") 1. Gospel preached (hearing) 2. Gospel received (understanding) 3. Standing in the truth…

1 Corinthians 15:1 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:2 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:3 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:4 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:5 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:6 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:7 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:8 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:9 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:10 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 15:11 (ESV)

Well Rounded Worshipers: Transcendent and Immanent

The author is establishing a baseline for the majesty of God... Even Moses "trembled with fear" in the presence of God. Transcendent God (untouchable God) -There are many that think there are two versions…

Hebrews 12:18 (ESV), Hebrews 12:19 (ESV), Hebrews 12:20 (ESV), Hebrews 12:21 (ESV), Hebrews 12:22 (ESV), Hebrews 12:23 (ESV), Hebrews 12:24 (ESV), Hebrews 12:25 (ESV), Hebrews 12:26 (ESV), Hebrews 12:27 (ESV), Hebrews 12:28 (ESV), Hebrews 12:29 (ESV)

Well Rounded Worshipers: In Spirit & Truth

The Samaritan woman and Jesus engage in an interesting theological discussion about worship... There was a disagreement between the Jews and the Samaritans regarding where it was necessary to physically…

John 4:19 (ESV), John 4:20 (ESV), John 4:21 (ESV), John 4:22 (ESV), John 4:23 (ESV), John 4:24 (ESV)

Well Rounded Worshipers: Lyrics & Lifestyles

The spirit and origins of our worship are because of the "mercies of God..." not out of obligation or duty. Paul continues by saying that in light of this, we should offer ourselves as a sacrifice in…

Romans 12:1 (ESV), Romans 12:2 (ESV)

Well Rounded Worshipers: Minds & Hearts Awakened

We, the created, are made to worship the Creator. All too often, we find many other things to worship. This series is intended to help us learn true worship and how to live worshipful lives to God...…

Romans 11:25 (ESV), Romans 11:26 (ESV), Romans 11:27 (ESV), Romans 11:28 (ESV), Romans 11:29 (ESV), Romans 11:30 (ESV), Romans 11:31 (ESV), Romans 11:32 (ESV), Romans 11:33 (ESV), Romans 11:34 (ESV), Romans 11:35 (ESV), Romans 11:36 (ESV)

Money One-liners: Robbing from God is a Bad Idea

It is God's heart that His followers return to Him... -we hurt God with our disobedience. Ephesians tells us not to "Grieve the Holy Spirit..." Due to the people's disobedience, God has withdrawn His…

Malachi 3:7 (ESV), Malachi 3:8 (ESV), Malachi 3:9 (ESV), Malachi 3:10 (ESV), Malachi 3:11 (ESV), Malachi 3:12 (ESV)

Christ the King

Jeremiah 23:5 - a king would rise up and deal wisely over the people... Matthew 2:2 - A king of the Jews born... Luke 19:38 - the people affirm Jesus's kingship... Luke 23:1-3 - Jesus affirms His own…

Revelation 19:11 (ESV), Revelation 19:12 (ESV), Revelation 19:13 (ESV), Revelation 19:14 (ESV), Revelation 19:15 (ESV), Revelation 19:16 (ESV), Revelation 22:1 (ESV), Revelation 22:2 (ESV), Revelation 22:3 (ESV), Revelation 22:4 (ESV), Revelation 22:5 (ESV)

Pursuing God in 2012: Running with Endurance

The author provides motivation, by bringing up past prophets and instruments of God. Not all of them had happy lives. Some endured flogging, beatings, sawn in two.... Hardship is inevitable, but it was…

Pursuing God in 2012: Run the Race

Historians believe that Paul was an athlete as he uses sports analogies often in his letters. The race represents our Christian lives. Running is not a passive activity, therefore we shouldn't approach…

1 Corinthians 9:24 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 9:25 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 9:26 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 9:27 (ESV)

Christmas Grace: God Leads

Mary was betrothed to Joseph... betrothal is more intense than an engagement. It was basically like being married except that they are not living together and not intimate. During this period, she conceives…

Matthew 1:18 (ESV), Matthew 1:19 (ESV), Matthew 1:20 (ESV), Matthew 1:21 (ESV), Matthew 1:22 (ESV), Matthew 1:23 (ESV), Matthew 1:24 (ESV), Matthew 1:25 (ESV)

Christmas Grace: God Hears

Sometimes life doesn't work out the way you expect... -Zachariah and his wife are Godly people, but have no children. Undoubtedly, these two have cried out to God many times to provide them a child,…

Luke 1:5 (ESV), Luke 1:6 (ESV), Luke 1:7 (ESV), Luke 1:8 (ESV), Luke 1:9 (ESV), Luke 1:10 (ESV), Luke 1:11 (ESV), Luke 1:12 (ESV), Luke 1:13 (ESV), Luke 1:14 (ESV), Luke 1:15 (ESV), Luke 1:16 (ESV), Luke 1:17 (ESV)

Your God Ain't Big Enough: God of Victory

There are so many things that we see in this world that are offensive to God, when was the last time it angered you the way Goliath's taunts against God angered David? This story is one of the most recognized…

1 Samuel 17:26 (ESV)

Your God Ain't Big Enough: God of Provision

All too often, we Christians are willing to trust God for spiritual things, but are unwilling to trust Him for our worldly concerns... Somehow, it's okay to trust Him to save our souls, but we don't trust…

2 Kings 4:1 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:2 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:3 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:4 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:5 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:6 (ESV), 2 Kings 4:7 (ESV)

Fighting Temptation: Submit to God and Resist The Devil

The magic bullet for fighting temptation is: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you..." We can come into God's presence and He will help us resist temptation. (Psalm 16:7-11) In God's presence,…

James 4:7 (ESV), James 4:8 (ESV), James 4:9 (ESV), James 4:10 (ESV)

Fighting Temptation: The Armor of God

"be strong in the lord..." This goes contrary to the self-help teachings and american culture. Our strength comes from God! Paul goes to the opposite extreme when he says that God's power is perfected…

Ephesians 6:10 (ESV), Ephesians 6:11 (ESV), Ephesians 6:12 (ESV), Ephesians 6:13 (ESV), Ephesians 6:14 (ESV), Ephesians 6:15 (ESV), Ephesians 6:16 (ESV), Ephesians 6:17 (ESV), Ephesians 6:18 (ESV)

Deep Church: passionate worshipers

Why are we to worship God? Because He is Great! He is beyond anything we have ever experienced or can ever possess. -God's greatness inspires a healthy fear and awe. Humbleness... -The paradox of…

Psalm 96:1 (ESV), Psalm 96:2 (ESV), Psalm 96:3 (ESV), Psalm 96:4 (ESV), Psalm 96:5 (ESV), Psalm 96:6 (ESV), Psalm 96:7 (ESV), Psalm 96:8 (ESV), Psalm 96:9 (ESV)

Deep Church: Committed to the Family

Paul starts this section by bringing perspective to the listeners, the Gentiles ("separated from Christ...no hope... without God") -he wants there to be no questions to our own righteousness -we need…

Ephesians 2:11 (ESV), Ephesians 2:12 (ESV), Ephesians 2:13 (ESV), Ephesians 2:14 (ESV), Ephesians 2:15 (ESV), Ephesians 2:16 (ESV), Ephesians 2:17 (ESV), Ephesians 2:18 (ESV), Ephesians 2:19 (ESV), Ephesians 2:20 (ESV), Ephesians 2:21 (ESV), Ephesians 2:22 (ESV)

Deep Church: Sold out for Jesus

Paul has been speaking throughout the first several chapters about the path of Christians. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18: God is transforming us "from one degree of glory to another". 2 Corinthians 5:4-5:…

2 Corinthians 5:13 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:14 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:15 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:16 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:18 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV), 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)

Compassion: In Action

The religious leader/lawyer is looking to trap Jesus or trip Him up... Jesus knows the desire of the lawyer's heart to justify himself and to get the rules necessary to earn eternal life. Jesus knows…

Luke 10:25 (ESV), Luke 10:26 (ESV), Luke 10:27 (ESV), Luke 10:28 (ESV), Luke 10:29 (ESV), Luke 10:30 (ESV), Luke 10:31 (ESV), Luke 10:32 (ESV), Luke 10:33 (ESV), Luke 10:34 (ESV), Luke 10:35 (ESV), Luke 10:36 (ESV), Luke 10:37 (ESV)

Compassion: Feed Physical & Spiritual Needs

Jesus told the disciples to come away to a desolate place... We need time away from everything to prepare our hearts to be able to recognize the need around us. When we stressed, it's hard to react…

Mark 6:30 (ESV), Mark 6:31 (ESV), Mark 6:32 (ESV), Mark 6:33 (ESV), Mark 6:34 (ESV), Mark 6:35 (ESV), Mark 6:36 (ESV), Mark 6:37 (ESV), Mark 6:38 (ESV), Mark 6:39 (ESV), Mark 6:40 (ESV), Mark 6:41 (ESV), Mark 6:42 (ESV), Mark 6:43 (ESV), Mark 6:44 (ESV)

Compassion: Evidence of Faith

The second coming... When Jesus comes again, He will draw all people together and divide them as a Shepard with His sheep. (sheep from the goats) --sheep represent Jesus followers Jesus starts this parable…

Matthew 25:31 (ESV), Matthew 25:32 (ESV), Matthew 25:33 (ESV), Matthew 25:34 (ESV), Matthew 25:35 (ESV), Matthew 25:36 (ESV), Matthew 25:37 (ESV), Matthew 25:38 (ESV), Matthew 25:39 (ESV), Matthew 25:40 (ESV)