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Without prayer your armor is useless to you. Ephesians 6:18-20 is going to call us to pray at all times. We have seen that the armor that protects us is really the Lord himself. To use this armor in the fight against the evil one, we must be in regular contact with the Lord himself through prayer. Prayer is the way we access power from God so that we are not useless in the fight against the Devil.

Consider Jesus from the book of Hebrews, chapters 1-4. Hebrews invites us to consider, or think deeply about Jesus at many times and in many ways. Have you considered Jesus as Son, as Word, as apostle and as great high priest? Come explore these considerations as we deep dive into the first four chapters of Hebrews over the next five weeks.

Consider Jesus from the book of Hebrews, chapters 1-4. Hebrews invites us to consider, or think deeply about Jesus at many times and in many ways. Have you considered Jesus as Son, as Word, as apostle and as great high priest? Come explore these considerations as we deep dive into the first four chapters of Hebrews over the next five weeks.

This passage shows us that we are not an ill-equipped people. We are not a people with empty rifles or empty hands. We are a people who have been given a significant weapon to use against the evil one. This is no run-of-the-mill stage prop. It is a device so incredible and effective as God himself, through history, has forged it for us. A tool so effective, when picked up and used, it both dismemb...

Consider Jesus from the book of Hebrews, chapters 3 Hebrews invites us to consider, or think deeply about Jesus at many times and in many ways. Have you considered Jesus as Son, as Word, as apostle and as great high priest? Come explore these considerations as we deep dive into the first four chapters of Hebrews over the next five weeks.

The vision of our helmet of salvation in Ephesians 6:17 gives an unfettered confidence. Together we remind ourselves that vision for what we have in Jesus is more powerful than the sight we have of our troubles. Our assured salvation should stir up abounding confidence in Jesus.

Consider Jesus from the book of Hebrews, chapters 1-4. Hebrews invites us to consider, or think deeply about Jesus at many times and in many ways. Have you considered Jesus as Son, as Word, as apostle and as great high priest? Come explore these considerations as we deep dive into the first four chapters of Hebrews over the next five weeks.

Consider Jesus from the book of Hebrews, chapters 1-4. Hebrews invites us to consider, or think deeply about Jesus at many times and in many ways. Have you considered Jesus as Son, as Word, as apostle and as great high priest? Come explore these considerations as we deep dive into the first four chapters of Hebrews over the next five weeks.

Jesus is our protection and by grace he grants us his armor for a strong and sturdy shelter. We must put on his strength and protection to stand against Satan lest we fall away from following Jesus. We thwart fiery temptations by actively trusting Jesus.

Peace is NOT the absence of flying bullets—but this poor excuse for peace is the best that our world can do. Peace is NOT just the termination of hostilities. But in our dark world, WAR breaks out NOT peace because humanity has WAR in his heart. And yet. There is a God-given yearning inside all of us to know and experience authentic peace firsthand. Prepare yourself to tirelessly to wage peace.

You see mankind has a righteousness problem. We have NO righteousness of our own to offer. To stand we must stand on and in and armed with HIS righteousness.

We must fasten to ourselves the belt of truth. We must physically, forcefully strap truth to ourselves. This means we must both KNOW and apply the truth. We can figure out what truth verse 14 is pointing to here by asking the question, “What truth does Satan most want to undermine in your life?” The truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Note: right around 20min40sec, the audio recording software cr...

We are not spectators, invited to grab our popcorn and watch Jesus and Satan duke it out. Rather, we FIGHT Satan and we FIGHT with the strength and tools HE provides. And this fight, this war is NOT something we are free to forget, disregard or ignore. Be strengthened in Christ AND stand your ground.

Jim shows us God's kind providence on full display in the lives of Ruth and Naomi from Ruth chapter 4.

Jim shows us God's providence in the secret place, from Ruth chapter 3.

Jim Hubek gives insight into Ruth chapter 2.

Jim Hubek opens this class studying the book of Ruth with an introduction, overview, and context in chapter 1, showing us God's providence in bitter circumstances.

This is the 4th and final installment of the Core Studies class clarifying Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and its implications on our spiritual life.

So we begin with the knowledge that God is Holy, he is perfect, God is a righteous judge. Mankind is sinful, and deserving of judgment. But this holy God reconciles sinners to himself. How can this be?

In week 3 of this class on The Trinity, Joel clarifies what we mean when we refer to the "Father," "Son," and "Holy Spirit."</p> <p>(Audio and pdf notes available)

The normal Christian life hopes in Christ, invests in his kingdom, and remains faithful to the Gospel.

In the 2nd installment of this Core Studies Class, Joel goes into some of the common errors in understanding the Trinity. "

Jeff Palen preaches from I Timothy 6

Christians are called to be a people who honor those we serve - regardless of the circumstances.

Steve Tong opens Psalm 139 and shows us how God knows us intimately and loves and cares for us just as closely.