A Good Start If we want to get off to a good start, we have to follow four principles of Paul and keep in mind the goal of bringing others into relationship with Jesus. Derek Helt Acts 9:26-32
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A Life without Regrets Live today like it matters for all eternity—because it does. Steve May Proverbs 14:8
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Signed, Sealed and Delivered The Holy Spirit is present in our lives, and gives us and imprint, a pledge, and a preview of God's promises to us. Coy Wylie Ephesians 1:13-15
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Speak carefully Our ability or inability to control our tongues will determine more than anything else the level of success we enjoy in our relationships. Steve May Proverbs 10:19
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Standing Your Ground Christians can stand their ground if they make sure of the ground their standing on, check their motivation, know when to compromise, and stay on target. Derek Helt Galatians 2:1-10
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Surviving D-Day: Death Death is going to come, but we can have hope and security by believing in God and his way, in his son, Jesus Christ who died for our sins, and in the indwelling Holy Spirit who gives us guidance and peace. Kenny Hibbard John 14
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Surviving D-Day: Divorce Divorced people don’t need to shamefully wear the scarlet D the rest of their lives in disgrace. Kenny Hibbard Proverbs 28:13 ; Matthew 5:23-24 ; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 ; 2 Corinthians 5:18 ; James 5:16
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Taking God as your partner There’s only one place of peace in this world: living all day, everyday, in the presence of God. Steve May Psalm 127
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Thanksgiving: The Truth About Thanksgiving All good gifts come from God. Ward Williams Hebrews 11:16
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Don't You Believe It: The Myth of Self-Importance The needs of such people as our parents and our children are more important than our wants. Derek Helt Exodus 20:12
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The Source of Celebration We celebrate in worship because of what God has done, what he is doing, and what he will do. Coy Wylie Acts 3:1-10
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The Witness of Worship When we have been with Jesus, there is a boldness to our witness. Coy Wylie John 4:20-42 ; Acts 16:11-15
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Tongues of Flames By matching the condition of the early church, we can receive the same power that God poured out on Pentecost. Ward Williams Acts 2:1-21
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What God Wants From Us Christians who worship God, serve God, and obey God will please God. Derek Helt Genesis 4:1-8
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What's a Single to Do? God is not a killjoy. He is just smart, with a protective perspective on sex for our welfare. Kenny Hibbard Matthew 5:27 ; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
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What's Driving You Like Paul, our driving force and life purpose can be to help others experience the fullness of God by sharing with them our hope, love, and faith. Steve May Colossians 2:1-5
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When You Feel Under Appreciated--Mother's Day When we feel underappreciated, we need to remember that God is watching and will reward us for our efforts. Derek Helt Luke 10:38-42
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Wholesome Thinking We need to see the world as the Word sees it and refuse to see the Word as the world sees it. Steve May 2 Peter 3:1-8
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Why Christianity is Better than Other Religions Christianity has always been and will remain a stumbling block and foolishness to unbelievers. Derek Helt 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
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Why Jesus and No One Else Only Jesus can satisfy the impasse created by God's wrath and our sin. Derek Helt Acts 4:5
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Wise up When we have wisdom, we have everything we need to succeed in life Steve May Proverbs 1:1-9:18
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Worshipping Through Trials Worship is a tool that helps us to overcome life's trials. Coy Wylie Acts 16:16-34
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Developing A Daily Routine If you want to create lasting change in your life, you have to create a daily routine that takes you where you want to go. Steve May Psalm 90:12
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How To Expierence Everlasting Joy God has promised to reward those who are about his business with everlasting joy. Steve May Isaiah 35
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What's Holding You Back The fear of failure can be overcome by putting yourself in God’s hands. Steve May Psalm 66:8-20
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A Message For Imperfect People We are imperfect people, selfish and self-centered, but Jesus can make us faithful and fruitful if we stay focused on him. Derek Helt 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
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A Prescription for Burned Out Christians If you’re feeling burned-out, rekindle your expectation of power to be a witness, and the passion of the Holy Spirit will return. Kevin Conrad Acts 1:6-9
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An Unmistakable Mandate Jesus’ mandate is clear; he calls us to be partners with him in making love tangible in our corner of the world. Kevin Conrad John 15:9-17
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Are You Wasting Your Life? Owning God’s gift of grace determines the course we set for our lives. Derek Helt 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
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Being a Bridge-Builder There are many bridges to build—bridges of hope, comfort, care, justice, compassion. Kevin Conrad 1 Peter 2:4-10
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