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Three Lessons in Narrative

Dennis McCallum

Luke 9

Jesus taught that those who are like children would be the greatest in the Kingdom. Christians who substitute ambition and ego for humility and serving others emulate the attitudes of children in God's Kingdom. Jesus taught the principle of cooperation while allowing for disagreement on non-essential doctrine among believers in Christ. Jesus also rejected the ideas of racism and hate, instead affirming love for all people that reflects the love of God. Humility, cooperation, and love are key principles for effective Christian ministry.

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Two Decisions

Dennis McCallum

Luke 14:28-35

Who do you think Jesus is? Your answer has immense implications, in this life and the next. Jesus asks us not only to trust in his free gift of eternal life, but also to entrust our earthly lives to Him as well. This life of discipleship will cost us everything we have, but in return we'll experience an exciting, fulfilling earthly life and an eternity full of rewards.

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Two Decisions

Dennis McCallum

Luke 9

Jesus gives two decisions to his followers: die to self or live for self. Choosing to pursue Christ above everything else is the key to effective discipleship and followership as we weigh the cost in our lives. Those who decide to live spiritually mediocre lives will lose themselves, while those who have counted the cost of discipleship and are eager to sell out for God will gain true life. This decision happens after the decision to accept Jesus Christ as savior has occurred.

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The Disciples Learn About God's Power

Dennis McCallum

Luke 9

Jesus' sending of the twelve shows that God's work will be done God's way. Jesus' method was to send his disciples to seek those who were spiritually responsive to his message, as God empowered their work. Their service depicts Christian ministry, a unique opportunity for Christians to see God work in their lives as they look to meet the needs of others. The feeding of the 5,000 shows that Jesus' method was using people who were available and willing to serve others, leading to real satisfaction.

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The Disciples Learn About God's Power

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus sends the disciples out to do ministry and tells them to depend on Him for power and authority. Then Jesus feeds 5,000 men through the disciples, with 12 left over baskets. Similarly, we are called to depend on God's power to meet other people's needs, trusting that God will provide for us as we minister. Donal O'Mathuna shares his testimony.

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Sermon on the Plain (Part 1): Jesus vs. Legalistic Religion

Dennis McCallum

Luke 6

Jesus' sermon on the plain highlights genuine faith versus legalistic religion. Jesus taught that a life characterized by humility, suffering, and self-denial leads to real happiness. Jesus' teaching opposed the prideful, self-righteous attitudes of the Pharisees as he encouraged sacrificial love as the highest priority. As we learn to give like Christ, we'll experience God meeting our needs in a real way.

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Finding Your Role in the Body of Christ

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 12:1-14:40

When people put their faith in Christ, they are united not just with him, but also with other believers. The identity and function of the Body of Christ is well-defined in scripture. We explore how this plays out in believers' lives and how to become more deeply involved in and experience true fellowship. Includes a reference: Case Study on the Church in China, 1949 to present.\r\n

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Presenting Yourself to God Alive From the Dead

Dennis McCallum

Romans 6:12-19

Once we accept the gospel, what does it look like to live out our new identity in Christ? We have a choice of whether or not we will continue to enslave ourselves to our flesh, or become obedient to God and seek righteousness. We cannot make ourselves righteous, nor can we we sit by without taking any action. Paul describes what the correct process of actively presenting ourselves to God looks like.

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The Parable of the Talents

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 2:7

In Jesus' parable of the talents we are given God's perspective on stewardship and reward. All people have been given stewardship responsibility over what God has revealed and gifted them. All people have a choice in how they respond to God's gifts.

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