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Stewardship and Accountability

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 25:14-30

In these parallel passages, Jesus tells parables to illustrate the fact that we're accountable to God as stewards. The master leaves three servants in charge of a portion of his wealth. When the master returns from his journey, he finds that two of the servants have been faithful with what was given to them and rewards them with more. However, the last servant has done nothing with his portion, which the master angrily takes from him. Similarly, God has given each of us a stewardship that we can use to serve Him (lasting in reward) or self (ending in loss).

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Ishmael and Isaac

Jim Leffel

Genesis 16:1-21:7

God helps those who help themselves. Is there truth to this common saying? What happens when we take matters into our own hands instead of relying on God? Will God change the plan He has for our lives if we make poor decisions? God promised Abraham He would make a great nation through him but Abraham and Sarah had to wait for a long time. What happens when we do not wait on God? Find answers to these questions through the births and lives of Abraham's sons, Ishmael and Isaac.\r\n

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The Peace of God & The God of Peace

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 15:13

God promises to give us peace - personal assurance from His Spirit that He is with us and that He will see us through any circumstances in our lives. This peace comes from having a personal relationship with God and continuing to trust Him by focusing on evidence of His goodness and responding properly to anxious thoughts. Through continual practice of these disciplines, Christians can experience God's peace personally and for the rest of their lives as well.

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How to be Rich and Successful

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 13:7-17

Jesus calls believers to fight against worry and being consumed the material cares of the world. Instead, Jesus calls believers to lean on Him as Lord and provider, as we reprioritize our values and goals to reflect His. God not only offers eternal life through Jesus Christ; He also will reward believers who invest in His plans.

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Joy Rooted in Hope

Gary DeLashmutt

Philippians 1:18-26

Paul rejoices because of his hope regarding his future because of his trust in God. He prefers to go to the next life, but is willing to stay longer in this life to serve others for Christ's sake.

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God's Sovereignty & Joy

Gary DeLashmutt

Philippians 1:12-18

God is sovereign over our adverse circumstances ? namely, He is able to advance His purpose and our good through them. Even while imprisoned, Paul experienced joy as he trusted in God's sovereignty in two areas: 1) the progress of the Gospel; 2) his personal welfare.

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The Disciples Try to Do Some Ministry

Scott Risley

Luke 9:1-17

Jesus and the disciples feed 5,000 people with only five loaves of bread and two fish. In the process, the disciples learn three important ministry lessons: 1) bring to Jesus what you have; 2) God works through weak people; 3) the feeders get extra food.

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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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Do You Wish To Get Well?

Gary DeLashmutt

John 5:1-9

Jesus heals a paralyzed man at the well of Bethesda in Jerusalem, but not without first asking the man if he wished to get well. A closer examination of their conversation yields insight into Christ's ability to meet our spiritual as well as our material needs, how much we can be affected by our circumstances, and the real healing and restoration that God wishes to provide for us through the work of the Cross. We are able to experience true restoration only when we let go of our "survival strategies" and turn towards God, affirming in our hearts what He says is true of Himself and ourselves.

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