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God is not dead - Rhody - 4/15/12

- the world portrays the lie the grass is greener on other side - this is why reality tv is so big - this is an extension of what the Jewish leaders did 1000s of yrs ago in vs 15 - enemies joined forces…

Matthew 28:11 (ESV), Matthew 28:12 (ESV), Matthew 28:13 (ESV), Matthew 28:14 (ESV), Matthew 28:15 (ESV), Philippians 1:21 (ESV)

No Shortcuts Part IV - Rhody - March 25, 2012 -

NMatthew 4:8-11 - Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down…

Matthew 4:8 (ESV), Matthew 4:9 (ESV), Matthew 4:10 (ESV), Matthew 4:11 (ESV), Matthew 6:1 (ESV), Luke 12:15 (ESV), Luke 12:21 (ESV)

No Shortcuts - Rhody 4/18/12 - Pride of Life

- Satan hitting Jesus in the area of pride here - Satan looking for the superficial when Jesus knows the long lasting effects of remaining strong here - Satan quoting Psalm 91:12 here in a twisted way…

Matthew 4:5 (ESV), Matthew 4:6 (ESV), Matthew 4:7 (ESV), Philippians 2:1 (ESV), Hebrews 11:23 (ESV), Hebrews 11:24 (ESV), Hebrews 11:25 (ESV), Hebrews 11:26 (ESV)

Lust - No ShortCuts Part Two - Rhody - 3-11-12

- Jesus was led to the wilderness to feast on the Father while fasting food - Satan is attempting to get Jesus to doubt wether God knows best - Is Jesus enough? - What do I doubt and not trust Jesus for?…

Genesis 3:3 (ESV), Genesis 39:1 (ESV), Genesis 39:21 (ESV), Matthew 4:1 (ESV), Matthew 4:2 (ESV), Matthew 4:3 (ESV), Matthew 4:4 (ESV)

Instant Gratification - No ShortCuts - Part One

- eyes, flesh, and pride - devil hits Jesus where humans are weakest - lust of the flesh is materialism - we use our strength for selfish gratification. - when tempted to take what's not yours Satan…

2 Samuel 12:12 (ESV), Psalm 119:9 (ESV), Matthew 4:1 (ESV), Matthew 4:2 (ESV), Matthew 4:3 (ESV), Matthew 4:4 (ESV), Matthew 4:5 (ESV), Matthew 4:6 (ESV), Matthew 4:7 (ESV), Matthew 4:8 (ESV), Matthew 4:9 (ESV), Matthew 4:10 (ESV), Matthew 4:11 (ESV), 1 Corinthians 10:12 (ESV), Ephesians 5:3 (ESV), Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

Revealing the strength that carries us - The Mystery of God Week 4 - Chris Rhodenhizer Jan 30 2011

This strength enables us and leads us to... 1) Submit our will to Gods will - salvation changes our priorities to that of God. God now dwells so God should now direct - Paul bows in vs 14. Salvation leads…

Ephesians 3:14 (ESV), Ephesians 3:15 (ESV), Ephesians 3:16 (ESV)

Revealing the church we waited for - Rhody Jan 23 2011

what does God reveal thru the church? 1) He reveals his wisdom to all - he reveals the mystery of all he unites his followers - we r Jesus' force on earth doing his work and Satan will attack us…

Ephesians 3:9 (ESV), Ephesians 3:10 (ESV), Ephesians 3:11 (ESV), Ephesians 3:12 (ESV), Ephesians 3:13 (ESV)

Our Foundation Eph 2:19-22

If we have a solid foundation in him: 1- 2- We will be secure in the foundation of Jesus 3- We will be secure in his church

Acts 17

The people of Berea were eager to hear the gospel , and eagerly listened to Pauls preaching. Additionally they "examined" the scriptures daily to see if what Paul was saying is true. This is very important…

Acts 17:11 (ESV), Acts 17:12 (ESV)

Acts 17

Paul had a habit of preaching the gospel in the synagogues. We see this term "as was his custom" several times in scripture. Most notably in Matthew 26 when Jesus goes to the garden to pray before the…

Acts 17:2 (ESV)

Our Sin - Chris Rhody 10/31/2010

We are helpless unless we are in Him  1) Because we are DEAD as a result of our sin  - Our hearts are like stones, dead  - Holy Spirit makes us alive  - He gives us ability to do great things for Him…

Ephesians 2:1 (ESV), Ephesians 2:2 (ESV), Ephesians 2:3 (ESV)

Our Power - challenge 77 - Rhody 10/2-/2010

Why do we need this power in Him?  1 Because w/o it we are weak    - we get the power of Holy Spirit @ conversion    - there is great power in fasting and prayer     - let the holy spirit minister to…

Ephesians 1:19 (ESV), Ephesians 1:20 (ESV), Ephesians 1:21 (ESV), Ephesians 1:22 (ESV), Ephesians 1:23 (ESV)

19 things I learned from the Lions den

1. Your reputation precedes you (vs 2) • Daniel 6:1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom; 2 and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one,…

Daniel 6:1 (ESV), Daniel 6:2 (ESV), Daniel 6:3 (ESV), Daniel 6:4 (ESV), Daniel 6:5 (ESV), Daniel 6:6 (ESV), Daniel 6:7 (ESV), Daniel 6:8 (ESV), Daniel 6:9 (ESV), Daniel 6:10 (ESV), Daniel 6:11 (ESV), Daniel 6:12 (ESV), Daniel 6:13 (ESV), Daniel 6:14 (ESV), Daniel 6:15 (ESV), Daniel 6:16 (ESV), Daniel 6:17 (ESV), Daniel 6:18 (ESV), Daniel 6:19 (ESV), Daniel 6:20 (ESV), Daniel 6:21 (ESV), Daniel 6:22 (ESV), Daniel 6:23 (ESV), Daniel 6:24 (ESV), Daniel 6:25 (ESV), Daniel 6:26 (ESV), Daniel 6:27 (ESV), Daniel 6:28 (ESV)

Jonah, the big fish, and the plant - Chris Rhody - 8/8/10

-Jonah was puked out of fish, repents, goes to Nineveh, and calls them to repent.  - they repent, he leaves builds a shelter and hangs out under a plant - Jonah did not want Nineveh to get Gods grace…

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

Cain and Abel

- Cain means self sufficient - Abel means air or vapor - our lives are a reflection of our motivation - Cain was motivated by self and Abel by God - Our lives are a reflection of our sacrifices - Abel…

Genesis 4:1 (ESV), Genesis 4:2 (ESV), Genesis 4:3 (ESV), Genesis 4:4 (ESV), Genesis 4:5 (ESV), Genesis 4:6 (ESV), Genesis 4:7 (ESV), Genesis 4:8 (ESV), Genesis 4:9 (ESV), Genesis 4:10 (ESV), Genesis 4:11 (ESV), Genesis 4:12 (ESV)

Cain & Abel

Chad Seidler - Flannel board lessons

Genesis 4:1 (ESV), Genesis 4:2 (ESV), Genesis 4:3 (ESV), Genesis 4:4 (ESV), Genesis 4:5 (ESV), Genesis 4:6 (ESV), Genesis 4:7 (ESV), Genesis 4:8 (ESV), Genesis 4:9 (ESV), Genesis 4:10 (ESV), Genesis 4:11 (ESV), Genesis 4:12 (ESV)