Making Sense of 1st Corinthians CH5

What if Christians are "woke?" What if a Christian won't call sin, sin? What if they get offended when someone brings it up? How are we supposed to treat people in the church when they tell us to "mind our own business? HERE'S THE REAL QUESTION: How long will God put up with us if we keep doing the same sin over and over?

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Making Sense of 1st Corinthians CH4

If you think you know everything you need to know about the Gospel, you make it nearly impossible for you to learn anything new. In this line-by-line teaching of chapter four, there are a lot of challenging ideas. There is also some wonderful comfort. The Gospel is like that.

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Making Sense of Samuel

The story of God’s people’s transition from the tribal leaders of Judges to a unified Kingdom under King David. Jesus has been strongly present in all the stories that come before Samuel, but this is where the promise of the Messianic Kingdom that will be fulfilled in Jesus Christ will start to be spoken of specifically. The promise made to David of the Kingdom of God, ruled by the greater King, whose reign will never end.

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Making Sense of Judges pt 2

Jephthah and Sampson. These stories are intense. Reality has sharp edges. The world is a dangerous place. God has rescued us, made us His people, and told us the kind of people we need to be if we’re going to be able to navigate through all the obstacles, distractions, and threats that are ahead of us. “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.” Judges 21:25​ In THESE days we do have a king, His name is Jesus. God has Hope for you here.

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Making Sense of Joshua

What does the book of Joshua have to say to us? It's kind of like the Book of Acts in the Old Testament. It can also be a hard one to swallow for modern readers because of all the violence and bloodshed. This message will help you make sense of all these things and understand how Joshua points to Jesus.

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Making Sense of Proverbs

If you want to be wise, if you want your life to be successful, if you want to have favor in the eyes of God and your fellow human beings—this book is the place to start. If there is any book in the Bible that serves as an instruction manual for life, it would be this one.

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So, Where's The Peace and Joy?

Joy To The World The LORD Is Come. Really? Peace On Earth and Goodwill to Men. Where? If you're looking for a little Christmas encouragement when 2020 seems to be crushing all the holiday spirit. Here's a message on hope, just in the nick of time!

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