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Parable of the Soils

Chris Hearty

Mark 4:1-20

In this parable, Jesus gives a large audience a series of insightful analogies. The problem is, they don't understand, although a small group of Jesus' closest disciples do seek insight from Jesus. They receive not only an explanation of the parable, but deep spiritual insight that yields practical wisdom for us all.

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Making Our Spiritual Wealth a Practical Reality

Gary DeLashmutt

Ephesians 1:15-23

As believers in Christ, we possess immense spiritual wealth, yet for many Christians that remains an impotent abstraction. Understanding our spiritual wealth in a practical way requires illumination from the Holy Spirit, which we can gain by praying for illumination, meditating on God's provisions found in scripture, and thanking and praising God for his provision.

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Sanctification

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Being Filled with the Holy Spirit

Mike Sullivan

Ephesians 1:15-23

Although we receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit the moment we place our faith in Jesus, the Bible speaks of being "filled" with the Holy Spirit as something different. A person filled with the Holy Spirit lives a life characteristic of the Spirit that involves speaking truth to ourselves, giving thanks to God, and actively serving others.

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Who is the Holy Spirit and Why is He So Important?

Gary DeLashmutt

Ephesians 1:15-23

Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is He so important? What role does He play in the life of the believer? These questions are answered in this introductory message of this series on the Holy Spirit. Assurance of salvation, transformation of character, empowerment to love and serve others, and the Trinity are discussed as well as goals for the series.

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Taming the Tongue

James Rochford

James 3:1-12

James expresses the importance of taming the tongue--of using our words not in destructive ways that damage relationships and tear others down, but rather using our speech to love others and build them up. This is not only an outward discipline, but a result of a changed heart before God. Practical ways of taming our tongue include developing a respect for the power of our words, speaking less and listening more, regularly hearing from God through reading the Bible, and prayerfully planning ahead when entering into conversations.

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Getting the Most Out of God's Word

Scott Risley

James 1:19-27

James urges his readers to not just listen to the Word, but to act on it. Regularly reading and actively responding to God's word is a critical part of spiritual growth. In order to maintain a habit of effective time in scripture, Christians should talk to God about what they are reading, let Him know they want to hear from Him, and ask what they can do that day. Other helpful tips are to have a plan for reading, setting aside a time and quiet place each day, and ignoring the lie that it's hopeless.

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Walking with God through Suffering

James Rochford

James 1:1-11

James encourages the church to consider it joy when we face suffering. Not that we should be happy about our suffering, but rather times of suffering serve to test and refine our faith and can grow our character in ways not possible otherwise. However, in order to experience God's comfort and growth during suffering, we must have a mind to stand firm in faith during suffering and trust that God is at work.

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No Pain, No Gain

Scott Risley

James 1:1-12

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Esau's Choice

Mike Sullivan

Hebrews 12:16-17

As the firstborn Son, Esau stood to inherit a substantial birthright that included not only wealth and possessions, but also the covenant promise God had made to Abraham. In a moment of shortsightedness, Esau sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of soup, forfeiting his blessing. From that point on, Jacob and Esau's lives were on very different trajectories. Their story teaches us an important lesson: that our choices matter and, though our eternal salvation is secure, our decisions can have irreversible consequences for us in this life.

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