Responding to Resurrection

Death deeply affects those closest to the one who dies. Although the world keeps moving, everything else seems to move so slowly. That is where we find the followers of Jesus this morning. The followers of Jesus are about to learn that resurrection sets things right. Sit with them as Jesus brings three distinct messages. […]

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The Attraction of Jesus

Jesus is attractive to people for various reasons. Jesus carefully redirects almost every incorrect idea about Who He should be. He presents an accurate picture of Himself. Love makes Jesus attractive. Political power and social success are not superior to love. Love demonstrates itself in strategic service.

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Hope at the Cross

Luke presents the darkest moment of history. Darkness seems about to prevail, yet Jesus dos not panic or crumble. Repeatedly, Jesus displays hope when all hope seems lost. Today, find hope at the cross. Jesus demonstrates hope in three statements. There is always hope in Jesus.

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Three Wrong Verdicts

People can have access to the same information yet come to different conclusions. Luke reveals three wrong verdicts given by those with access to the same information. Consider the evidence and make your own conclusion. You will respond to Jesus.

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Preparing for the End

We love acronyms (GIGO, PEMDAS, TGIF, WWJD, etc.). Are you familiar with the 5 Ps of leadership? Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. While schedules are important, they can sometimes be a hindrance. How do you respond when your schedule is not kept? Are you frustrated when someone else has a schedule different than yours? Jesus […]

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Passion for the Harvest

Dr. David Shapiama, missionary to Peru, shares God’s Word with us this morning. His message, Passion for the Harvest, reminds us of the task before us and God Who calls us. Not only is passion a fire that burns our hearts, it is a conviction that motivates our actions. Finally, passion is a compelled life […]

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Remember Your Training

Paul encourages Timothy to finish well by telling him to remember his training. Timothy had already learned to face difficult situations. One way Timothy would keep his eyes on Jesus would be to make Jesus his treasure. Notice two ways Timothy had been trained to do this.

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Costly Truth (Mark 14:53 – 72)

Facing the truth can be painful. Some refuse to acknowledge the truth and will attempt to distort the truth to fit their liking or narrative. This is nothing new! People have been trying to ignore or change the truth for as long as there have been people! Today’s passage highlights an important lesson: embracing the […]

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