Crisis Management Believing in God's goodness will give you the strength to face your Goliath. Steve May 1 Samuel 17:1-29
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The Agony of Victory Success is no substitute for fellowship with God. Steve May 2 Kings 19:1-21
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The Art of Getting Good Advice Find the best, learn from the best, so you can be one of the best. Steve May 2 Kings 2:1-12
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One Step Closer Evangelism isn't a one-shot presentation; it's moving people one step closer to God. Coy Wylie
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Don't You Believe It! It's Wrong, Even If... There are many subtle ways to steal things from God and others. Derek Helt Exodus 20:15
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Don't You Believe It! Our Lives Are Not Our Own The command to not murder is more than a prohibition against unjust killing; it is the command for us to cherish human life—every human life—just as God does. Derek Helt Exodus 20:13
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Don't You Believe It! The Myth of No-Consequence Sex Sex is given by God to strengthen absolute commitment to our spouse. Derek Helt Exodus 20:14
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A Breath of Fresh Air Sometimes the best way to build God’s kingdom is to brace up his workers. William Hinson 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ; 2 Timothy 1:15-17
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Harassed but Hopeful Jesus promises that all Christians will experience persecution, yet commands us to remain joyful in the midst of it by focusing on our reward in heaven. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:10-12
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The Great Reversal We can enter into the kingdom of heaven only by humbly admitting that we need help to get there. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:3
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How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? We are blessed when we sorrowfully confess our sin to God and joyfully receive his forgiveness. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:4
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Grace Under Fire Christians are called to show meekness through their actions, and will be blessed for doing so. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:5
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Humble and Proud of It Humility does not cause us to think less of ourselves; it allows us to think of ourselves less. Ward Williams Matthew 5:5
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The Secret of Satisfaction We are blessed when our actions display a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:6
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You Get What You Give We need to show mercy to others because of God's great mercy toward us. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:7
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The State of the Heart As Christians, we are blessed when we take off our masks and develop a pure heart. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:8
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Finding Your Missing Peace Peacemakers build bridges of reconciliation to others by following the biblical principles of our peacemaking, peace-loving God. Chris Bennet Matthew 5:9
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Stop Worrying and Start Living Instead of worrying, Christians must trust God, put him first, and take life one day at a time. Rick McDaniel Matthew 6:25-33
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Reflections on the Lord's Prayer The Lord's Prayer is a pattern that teaches Christians several important principles of prayer. Ward Williams Matthew 6:6-9
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How to Keep UP in a DOWN Economy Jesus' blueprint for a solid life begins with a solid foundation, uses eternal materials, and recruits God and his people as inspectors. Kenny Hibbard Matthew 7:24-27
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The Sociable Outcast Jesus became a sociable outcast by opening himself up to outsiders, and he calls us to do the same. Ward Williams Matthew 8:20
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Jesus' Vacation Jesus' easy yoke and light burden free us from worthless pursuits and provide us with something significant to accomplish. Ward Williams Matthew 11:28-30
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Walking on Water The most important thing we need to do in life is keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Ward Williams Matthew 14:22-33
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The Pattern of Jesus' Life Jesus' life was marked by mediation, proclamation, and compassion; ours must be also. Ward Williams Mark 1:35-42
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Path of Preparation God will prepare us for his use by asking us to walk the path of obscurity, the path of obedience, and the path of opposition. Steve Shaner Mark 1:9-13
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Sleeping Through the Storm We can have peace throughout life's storms by committing to Jesus and listening to his Word. Steve Shaner Mark 4:35-41
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Jesus' Formula for Success True success if found in denying ourselves and working hard to serve others. Ward Williams Mark 8:34
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A Model For Greatness True greatness comes through commitment, perseverance, and service—not self-elevation. Ward Williams Mark 10:35-45
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What Should I Do? The moral ideal for Christians does not lie in obeying a legal code, but in yielding our lives in love to God and to other people. Ward Williams Mark 12:38-44
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Lift High the Cross Christians are called to honor Jesus for his self-giving love; we do that best by imitating him. Kevin Conrad Mark 14:1-9
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