Helpful Hungers
Our cravings often direct our lives. Whatever we want most of all, whatever we think about most often, and whatever creates in us the deepest hunger will be the central directive in our lives. Have you ever considered how deep your hunger is for spiritual matters?…
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The Fulfillment We Need
The coming of Christ was the fulfillment of the Old Testament expectations and the requirement for our own righteousness. Jesus came from heaven so we could go to heaven.…
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Strong Meekness
I grew up in a culture that teaches young men that nice guys finish last. If you want to find your way in this world, you have to trail blaze yourself to that reality. What we now see is a society plagued by millions of people trying to get ahead of each other. It's time to go the second mile in developing strong meekness.…
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Meaningful Mourning
What causes you to be emotional? Is it sappy music or heart-stirring films? Do you get weepy at moving stories or happy reunions? Maybe you rarely feel emotions at all. What if I were to tell you that following Jesus should incorporate emotions?…
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How to Be Truly Happy
As Jesus began the most quoted sermon in history, he explained what the blessed or happy life looks like. Living according to the principles of the kingdom is a pivotal yet promising paradigm shift.…
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Spiritual Bankruptcy
We are taught to be strong. We are taught to have it all together. And if we are deficient, act like you are not. It's the way we've always been taught, and it's killing us. The strength we need is often in admitting our weakness. It's time to go the second mile in acknowledging your spiritual bankruptcy.…
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Sermon on the Mount [Series Overview]
Jesus' sermon on the mount recorded in Matthew 5-7 provided the standard for countercultural living for Kingdom citizens. Here is the overview of the sermon series as we study Jesus' life changing words.…
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Intro to the Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is the greatest sermon in the history of the world. It has been translated and quoted and treasured more than any other. Before starting a thorough study, here is some information that will help you grasp the truth contained within the sermon.…
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Your Marriage Doesn’t Have to Be Over
I know it's hard. I get that you've grown apart. I am sure there is a great amount of backlogged pain, but it doesn't have to be over. There is still hope for your marriage.…
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Protecting Commissioned Objectives
Every day we draw nearer to the most contentious election of our lifetimes, and every moment we come closer to living in the aftermath of half of a country who is infuriated by the results. How do we, as Christians, keep the main thing the main thing? It’s time to go the second mile in protecting commissioned objectives.…
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Why Your Prayers Need Variety
Something that makes our prayers ineffective is praying repetitive, empty words. Jesus shows us another way.…
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Jesus Teaches Me How to Live My Life
Jesus taught the importance of hearing and obeying God's Word in a story he taught about two builders. The difference may seem subtle at first, but the outcome is dramatically polarizing from each other.…
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