Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Who Your Spouse Needs You to Be
1 Peter 3:1-7 – When marital expectations are unmet, we often blame our spouses instead of looking to ourselves for any needed changes. Discover who your spouse needs you to be and make any adjustments necessary for a healthier marriage.
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Should We Get Married?
If you are planning on getting married, it is vital that you consider your general and specific reasons. Why do you want to get married in the first place?
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The Divided States of America
As we navigate another contentious election season, Christians should be a voice of reason, sensibility, and hope. Instead of being sucked into the outraged culture, disciples of Jesus should prove themselves different.
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We Need Roof-Cutting Friendships
When we are weak, we may not be able to get the help we need. That’s why we need the type of relationships that carry us when we can’t go any further.
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Identifying a Cult
Cultish communities base their claims on deceit and false teachings. When we know the gospel and how to interpret God’s Word, we avoid aligning with dangerous movements.
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Jesus and Our Jobs
1 Peter 2:18-25 – Our jobs will be difficult, but we don’t have to make them extra complex by misaligned behavior. Look to Christ as the guide for responding to challenging work environments.
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Barbershop Gospel
God used a simple barbershop encounter in Panama to inspire boldness across multiple generations. Watch as this team reflects on their experiences during a week-long mission trip to Panama, serving the Ngäbe people.
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Christ Can’t Be Part of Your Life
Christian college students cannot afford to isolate Jesus into certain components of their lives. If Jesus is Lord, you cannot tell Him to sit out in particular areas.
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There’s Always a Reason to Sing
Music is God’s gift for us to express our deepest convictions and emotions in a fitting way. No matter what is going on in your life, there’s always a reason (and a need) to sing.
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The Creator Can (Still) Handle His Creation
How can we rest in God’s power when our world seems out of control? We must never forget that the Creator can still handle His creation.
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Palmetto Collective Fall Retreat
What does it mean to stay on mission in light of endangering distractions intended to take you off course? For those who desire to follow Jesus for the long haul, you must be intentional about what you start doing and stop doing.
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The Danger of a God We Could Edit
We want ever so desperately to serve a deity whom we have the freedom and capability to edit. Our altered version of God would run this world into the ground because he would look too much like us.
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When God Gives, He Gives Abundantly
It is easy to think about what we wish we had, but how often do we reflect on what God has already provided? A simple review of your life may reveal that God has already blessed you in abundant ways.
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2023 Sermon Planning Resource
Would you like a guide to help you prepare long-term sermon planning for next year? Here is a free resource to help you plan where God is leading you to lead your congregation.
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Unreliable Precautions
Tragedy struck when a Chinese policy to quarantine citizens who tested positive for Covid-19 killed 27 people on the midnight bus ride. It serves as a reminder that no matter how many precautions we take, we are never truly invincible.
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Common Royalty
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the world comments on her impressive accomplishments as well as her family’s unfortunate dramas. No matter how much protection any of us have from outside threats, no one can protect us from ourselves.
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Will All People Encounter God?
While I wish that all people would submit to God’s design and directions, I often feel hopeless because I constantly witness how truly rebellious we are. Will all people eventually encounter God before it is too late?
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God Wants to Forgive Us
If your version of God portrays a begrudging being forced to be kind to us rather than eagerly willing to be gracious to us, you are not envisioning the God of the Bible. God actually wants to forgive us!
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The Background of Nehemiah
The Book of Nehemiah is set in a pivotal time in the history of God’s people. To better understand the content of his message, we must comprehend the context in which he ministered.
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Traveling Companions [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 1 Point of Connection: The best way to follow God is walking beside others who are going in the same direction. Dangerous Relationship Progression From Psalm 1 Walk in the counsel of the wicked Stand in the way of sinners Sit in the seat of scoffers Those who are closest…
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Broken Bones [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51 CAUGHT (2 Samuel 11-12) Sin can start with being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Our vulnerability can often come from a lack of accountability. Sin can be covered temporarily by an additional sin or eternally by an unconditional Savior. No amount of coverup…
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Pray God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Ps. 145:14-18 All Scripture is inspired by God. Psalms are inspired for God. Psalms exist because we do not know how to speak to one so glorious. When we pray Scripture, we are not led by our feelings but guided by truth. Using the day of the month, pray through that…
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Reserved Seating [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 9; cf. Rom. 5 The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks out those who are unqualified to give them what is undeserved. Grace finds us hiding helplessly in barren places. The Servant’s Response (2…
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Memorize God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge – Convergence – 2017 Ps. 119:9-11 Why Memorize God’s Word? ◦9 – keeps me from impurity ◦10 – keeps me from wandering ◦11 – keeps me from sinning •I will memorize Scripture as much as I hate sin. •We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not…
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Worship by the Book [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 6 Theme for the Day: Point of Truth We are not called to justify our opinions but to obey his commandments. The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey the Word – not imitate the world.…
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Read God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 19 The Convergence. Two paths. Choose one. •In order to follow God, you need to know where he is going. •You discover God’s ways by studying God’s Word. •“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1 Tim. 4:7 •Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus…
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Teach Me Your Paths [Fuge 2017 Nashville]
TEACH ME YOUR PATHS Convergence – Fuge 2017 1 Sam. 13:8-14; Ps. 25:4-5 Flag Football – Your talent can take you places where your character can’t keep you. Sin can start by refusing to wait on God’s timing which leads to disobeying God’s commands. When we believe we have earned what has been given, we…
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Reserved Seating
After God’s Own Heart Reserved Seating (2 Samuel 9) David showed kindness to disabled Mephibosheth by carrying him to the king’s table. Seated with the King of kings, our brokenness is hidden and God’s favor is restored. The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was…
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This Is the House That God Built
After God’s Own Heart This Is the House That God Built (2 Sam. 7) David wanted to honor God by building him a house, but God had a greater house of which David could never build. The greatest work of our lives will not be what we do for God but what God has done…