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Exploring Eternity (Part 1)

James Rochford

Revelation 6:9-11

Many of us get a sense that something is missing in this world and seek things in this world to fulfill what is missing. But this world will never satisfy us because we were made for another world altogether. Instead of seeking the things in this world, we are to seek the things above. Revelation 6 gives us seven insights into what we can look forward to in the present heaven. Many choose not to seek heaven because of their objections. Our speculations about eternity might seem reasonable now but how horrible to prejudge a place we've never been! Most of our objections don't come from knowing too much?but too little.

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Exploring Eternity (Part 3) - Minds Fixed on Eterntiy

James Rochford

Ephesians 5:15-16

Investing in heaven is the wisest choice we can make. It starts with setting our mind on heaven in this life. Here are five things to consider: 1) people are the only lasting commodity; 2) eternity reminds us why temporal pursuits never satisfy; 3) a mindset on eternity reminds us our suffering has a purpose; 4) eternity reminds us to be faithful with the small stuff; and 5) eternity reminds us that we will all give an account for our lives someday.

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The Rich Man and Lazarus

Dennis McCallum

Luke 16:13-31

The Pharisees believed that wealth was a sign of God's blessing, so Jesus confronts their belief by telling a parable about a poor beggar named Lazarus and a rich man living in luxury. When both men die, Lazarus goes to heaven and the rich man ends up in hell, begging for the mercy he was unwilling to show to Lazarus during his life. Jesus shows us that God has great concern for the poor, and as His followers we should fight to serve the poor with our wealth.

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Another Spiritual Danger

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Timothy 6:7-9

Materialism and nationalism are real temptations that face the church, and just like Paul warns the Philippians about falling into these traps, modern Christians must be careful not to follow the world's perspective instead of the Bible's. Instead, we must focus on our eternal citizenship and home with Christ rather than building material wealth and learn how to work with one another to advance the gospel in spite of differing political views.

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The Crafty Steward

Dennis McCallum

Luke 16:1-13

Jesus tells an interesting parable about a recently fired manager who cheats his former master out of money to provide for his future. Like the manager, we too have only a short time left on this earth; yet too many Christians live to serve this world and forget that they are stewards of their wealth and possessions. Jesus declares that it is impossible to serve both God and wealth; therefore, we should exchange our temporary wealth for heavenly, eternal wealth.

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A Glimpse into the Afterlife

Scott Risley

Luke 16:14-31

Jesus teaches four lessons about the afterlife through the lives of Lazarus and the rich man--that Hell is a painful place, a conscious place, a just place, and a permanent place. People have a choice to make that will result in heaven or hell. God has a heart for all people and wants all people to choose heaven. His will for His followers is to grow in generosity and share His heart for the poor.

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Surprising News About the Kingdom of God

Scott Risley

Luke 13:18-34

Jesus uses the analogies of a seed, yeast, and a gate to describe the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is not what was expected: 1) It starts in a slow, gradual way; 2) not everyone will get in, and 3) Christ is saddened by our rejection of Him. God longs to gather everyone to Himself and He gives everyone that choice.

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Who Saw This Temple in Its Former Glory? Does It Not Seem Like Nothing in Comparison?

Gary DeLashmutt

Haggai 2:1-9

Viewing our past appropriately under God's grace is a difficult aspect of the Christian life, and it is in this area that God raises tension with Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the rest of Israel in Haggai 2. Nostalgically longing for the past devalues God's provision and person in the present and future, while shame about the past communicates a low view of God's grace and redemption. It is only with God's help that we can resist the desire to escape in nostalgia, focus and trust in Him in the present, and place our hope in His promises for the future

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God's Way of Life

Scott Risley

Luke 6:17-36

Jesus teaches the Beatitudes: a penetrating message for the followers of Christ and the hypocritical Pharisees. The righteous will suffer for following Christ but in God's kingdom, they will receive eternal blessing.

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