Counterfeit Gospels
Galatians 1:1-10 – Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.…
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Dangerous Entitlements
Haggai 2:10-23 – As the people began to undertake God’s work, they wrongfully assumed they were good with Him. Beware of dangerous entitlements that make you believe God owes you something in your obedience.…
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Glory Days
Haggai 2:1-9 – People often view the future as bleak if they perceive the past as ideal. If we only focus on what God did previously, we will miss the glory days that He desires to bring now.…
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The Opportune Time
Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation by committing to obeying God’s Word. Understanding that our enemy knows the opportune time to tempt us, we must prepare ourselves.…
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Equal Sacrifices
Haggai 1:7-15 – God called His people to repent of their selfish ways, but He called for more than a somber acknowledgment. They distinguished their repentance through their call for equal sacrifices.…
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Misplaced Priorities
Haggai 1:1-6 – God’s people put their comfort over His concerns. We must constantly evaluate if misplaced priorities have taken us. …
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Distinctive Discipleship (Berea)
Colossians 1:27-29 – We often minimize Christianity to a momentary decision, but if we are following Jesus, we should still be moving. A disciple of Jesus continues to pursue thorough spiritual maturity.…
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Church Planting: From Members to Mobilizers
Acts 13:1-3 – As individual local churches seek to increase their membership, it becomes easy to overlook the larger context. We need intentional people mobilized for church planting and replanting to reach our city and beyond.…
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Family Ministry: From Programs to Parents
2 Timothy 1:1-7 – In recent decades, churches have created programs to do what God has called parents to do. We must align the efforts between the home and the church to disciple the next generation well.…
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This Is Gonna Hurt Me More
Ephesians 6:1-4 – Many parents have said, “This is gonna hurt me more than you” when it comes to discipline, but if a parent fails to correct, there’s more significant pain to come. Parents must take the formation of their children seriously.…
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Unless the LORD Builds the House
Psalm 127:1-5 – Discipling your children should be the top priority in parenting. Being active in church cannot fully substitute the power of an intentional home.…
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Ministry Service: From Obligations to Opportunities
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 – While guilt or pressure can be successful motivators to get us to serve, we ought to minister to others in line with our giftings and passions. In those meaningful positions, those obligations turn into opportunities.…
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