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Big Idea - God invites us and even commands us to pray. We have amazing access to God and an invitation to ask for His help in our time of need. There is power in prayer to move the hand of God to act and move on our behalf and on behalf of others. But what can we pray for? What should we be praying for? James tells us in James 4:3 that "You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spen...

Big Idea - A growing body of research has shown that there is a simple habit we can practice that can have tremendous benefits to our health and emotional state and improve our relationships with others. This practice can even help us overcome depression and the damaging effects of trauma and stress. Those who practice this habit are measurably happier, kinder, more helpful, and more generous than...

Big Idea - A growing body of research has shown that there is a simple habit we can practice that can have tremendous benefits to our health and emotional state and improve our relationships with others. This practice can even help us overcome depression and the damaging effects of trauma and stress. Those who practice this habit are measurably happier, kinder, more helpful, and more generous than...

Big Idea - We live in a time when it seems the nations are out of control. The world's great nations are amassing more and more power, more and more weapons, and moving toward a great standoff. Who will win? How will it end? What are we to do, as we will all be caught in the crossfire? Even in small and insignificant countries like Myanmar, we see oppressive leaders holding power, and it seems no...

Big Idea - We live in a time when it seems the nations are out of control. The world's great nations are amassing more and more power, more and more weapons, and moving toward a great standoff. Who will win? How will it end? What are we to do, as we will all be caught in the crossfire? Even in small and insignificant countries like Myanmar, we see oppressive leaders holding power, and it seems no...

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Big Idea - The people were getting discouraged after only a couple of months, as the progress was slow, and it seemed that the Temple they were building could never compare with the Temple of Solomon. The work was hard and slow, and they did not have the resources, mountains of gold and silver to adorn the temple to its former glory. It was discouraging, and it is hard to stay motivated and keep a...

Big Idea - The people were getting discouraged after only a couple of months, as the progress was slow, and it seemed that the Temple they were building could never compare with the Temple of Solomon. The work was hard and slow, and they did not have the resources, mountains of gold and silver to adorn the temple to its former glory. It was discouraging, and it is hard to stay motivated and keep a...

Big Idea - According to a recent survey of pastors, only 37% were found to have a biblical worldview as defined by those doing the research. If they do not hold a biblical worldview, then what worldview are they believing in? And more importantly, are these church leaders even true Christians? It is very possible that they are not, for in Christianity, what you believe is everything! It is all abo...

Big Idea - According to a recent survey of pastors, only 37% were found to have a biblical worldview as defined by those doing the research. If they do not hold a biblical worldview, then what worldview are they believing in? And more importantly, are these church leaders even true Christians? It is very possible that they are not, for in Christianity, what you believe is everything! It is all abo...

Big Idea - John begins this letter (1 John 1:8–2:1) with what seems a bit contradictory. First, he urges us to live a life free from sin. At the same time, he tells us that we will sin, and we call God a liar if we say we don’t sin, and thankfully, there is grace and forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins. There is tension between two wrong ideas and, like walking a tightrope, it is pretty e...

Big Idea - John begins this letter (1 John 1:8–2:1) with what seems a bit contradictory. First, he urges us to live a life free from sin. At the same time, he tells us that we will sin, and we call God a liar if we say we don’t sin, and thankfully, there is grace and forgiveness in Christ if we confess our sins. There is tension between two wrong ideas and, like walking a tightrope, it is pretty e...

Big Idea - In the previous passage, John tells us, "Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" Also, our faith is the victory! But where does this faith come from? If our faith is weak or we are struggling to believe, is there anything that can be done? Often, faith is described as a blind leap into the darkness. That is, you just have to believe,...

Big Idea - In the previous passage, John tells us, "Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" Also, our faith is the victory! But where does this faith come from? If our faith is weak or we are struggling to believe, is there anything that can be done? Often, faith is described as a blind leap into the darkness. That is, you just have to believe,...

Big Idea - We like in a world that seems to be slipping further and further into darkness. Maybe it has seemed that way in every generation, but one thing is certain - the ways of the world and the ways of God are very different! In John's letter, one more truth becomes increasingly certain, and that is that anyone who is an authentic Christian will be living a life that is very different from the...

Big Idea - We like in a world that seems to be slipping further and further into darkness. Maybe it has seemed that way in every generation, but one thing is certain - the ways of the world and the ways of God are very different! In John's letter, one more truth becomes increasingly certain, and that is that anyone who is an authentic Christian will be living a life that is very different from the...

Big Idea - The world is increasingly being driven by fear and hate, but we are to be characterized by a life free from fear, a life of boldness and courage, and a life of extraordinary love for each other. A life filled with God’s love for each other that spills over into our love for the world. But, if we are honest, we must admit that we do not love others the way God loves us, and our life is f...

Big Idea - The world is increasingly being driven by fear and hate, but we are to be characterized by a life free from fear, a life of boldness and courage, and a life of extraordinary love for each other. A life filled with God’s love for each other that spills over into our love for the world. But, if we are honest, we must admit that we do not love others the way God loves us, and our life is f...

Big Idea - John instructs us here that those who know God should love each other because God is love. But we do not have to look very far to find churches torn apart by strife and conflict, missionaries who return home because of problems and deep hurt caused by teammates or their sending organization, and Christian marriages shattered by resentment and deeply fractured relationships. Love is cert...

Big Idea - John instructs us here that those who know God should love each other because God is love. But we do not have to look very far to find churches torn apart by strife and conflict, missionaries who return home because of problems and deep hurt caused by teammates or their sending organization, and Christian marriages shattered by resentment and deeply fractured relationships. Love is cert...

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We make our way today into 1 John 3:11-24, a passage on love and our call to love. In all of scripture, if I asked you to tell me the passage we can best learn about love from, what would it be? 1 Corinthians 13, right? It’s the passage everyone knows and quotes and memorizes to define what biblical love is. “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It d...

We make our way today into 1 John 3:11-24, a passage on love and our call to love. In all of scripture, if I asked you to tell me the passage we can best learn about love from, what would it be? 1 Corinthians 13, right? It’s the passage everyone knows and quotes and memorizes to define what biblical love is. “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It d...

Big Idea - In the book of Deuteronomy, we see three vital voices that were to have significant influence in guiding and shaping Israel as a nation - the prophet, priest, and king. What is the primary role of each, and why is it necessary to heave each of these voices speaking in our life? How do these different perspectives bring balance and spiritual health into the our family, Church, and minist...

Deuteronomy 1:5-46