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The Goal of Our Faith

Conrad Hilario

1 John 4:18-19

Christianity is centered on love, and this love is only possible through receiving the love that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This love is proactive and sacrificial, and healthy spiritual communities facilitate and encourage this type of love among members. However, this love does not stop with other Christians, but it should lead to loving those outside the church as well. Without a balance in these two arenas of love, churches will either be superficial or ingrown, and Christians must learn to accept God's love for themselves and then learn to love others.

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Maturing in God's Family

Gary DeLashmutt

Galatians 4:12-20

Spiritual growth is not autonomous. Beyond a primitive level, true spiritual maturity cannot develop outside the family of God. Receiving Christ means adoption into God's family, and God calls each family member to play a role in caring about the spiritual welfare of others, even when relational risks are involved. God calls us to prioritize vulnerability over relational calm and constructive conflict over relational comfort.

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Liberation is Complete!

Dennis McCallum

Galatians 4:9-10

The author of Hebrews reminds his audience that the Old Testament forms and rituals are no longer needed because of Christ's work on the cross. One piece of formalism that the church tries to hold onto is the concept of a ?sacred space? such as a sanctuary. A discussion follows on other ways the church historically and presently tries to maintain Old Testament forms. When the church tries to maintain these forms, it is promoting that Christ's work on the cross was not sufficient.

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Is Jesus Worth it?

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 1:23-2:12

Jesus is a polarizing figure. Following Him sometimes requires giving up time, comfort, or worldly success. Many ask, "Is it worth it?" The answer to this question is resolved when we consider that Jesus provides meaning, hope, and community to those who follow him.

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Ministries of Compassion

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 5:3-16

We must view our wealth as a stewardship and from the perspective of God's priorities. The western church is in a unique position to strategically care for the poor domestically and to support missions overseas. Kat Gossman spoke about her experience in the refugee ministry at Whispering Oaks.

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Escaping Avarice

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 6:5-19

Paul instructs Timothy to teach the wealthy how to be wise with their money. Instead of investing in temporal things, Paul encourages the wealthy to invest in eternal things that will not be destroyed. In doing so, godly character becomes a more worthy possession than anything else a person could ever own.

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How Should the Church Spend Its Money?

Scott Risley

1 Timothy 5:3-23

The Bible calls us to be generous and use discernment. There were many in need in Timothy's church, mostly widows, and Paul teaches Timothy what qualifications there are to receive official aid from the church. Any generosity towards the need should not make them feel dependent on that aid, and our motivation for giving should not be from guilt but from our gratitude towards God.

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The Spiritual Use of Money

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 5:1-25

Paul engages in the practical needs of the church, specifically in the financial ways that the church can help widows. This example helps us today to understand how we as Christians can help the poor, which is important to God's own heart. Teaching refers to Robert Lupton's book Toxic Charity, supplying facts for some of the ineffectiveness of the church's financial attempts to help the poor. Overall, how the church uses its money and resources are a critical and important witness to the world.

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Christ and Culture

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 2:8-15

Many accuse the Bible of promoting negative cultural trends such as sexism. However, when interpreted correctly, the Bible upholds progressive and revolutionary cultural values that can form the basis for social change.

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