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Another Spiritual Danger

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Timothy 6:7-9

Materialism and nationalism are real temptations that face the church, and just like Paul warns the Philippians about falling into these traps, modern Christians must be careful not to follow the world's perspective instead of the Bible's. Instead, we must focus on our eternal citizenship and home with Christ rather than building material wealth and learn how to work with one another to advance the gospel in spite of differing political views.

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Becoming a Shrewd Spiritual Investor

Scott Risley

Luke 16:1-13

Jesus uses the parable of a shrewd investor to illustrate that our time is short and we need to be planning and acting now. To be shrewd means having understanding associated with insight and wisdom; to be sensible, thoughtful, prudent, and wise. Four keys are given for becoming a shrewd spiritual investor: 1) understanding that things have little value vs. big value (God, people, basic needs); 2) now vs. later (waiting and planning); 3) stewardship vs. ownership (my time and money vs. God's money); and 4) serving God vs. serving money.

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Introducing the Kingdom of God

Dennis McCallum

Acts 1:6-7

Jesus describes what the coming ?the Kingdom of God? is like, a concept His audience was eager to discuss. However, Jesus defies people's expectations and describes a spiritual Kingdom that at face value does not seem attractive, powerful, or wise. Indeed, this Kingdom is not about installing an institution, but about spreading God's Love.

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Dinner With the Pharisees

Scott Risley

Luke 14:1-35

Jesus uses a banquet with some Pharisees to illustrate the Pharisees' pride compared to Biblical humility. Prideful people exalt themselves, are competitive, don't have time for God, invest in others for selfish reasons, and ultimately reject God and His leadership in their lives. People with true humility can admit when they are wrong, try to raise others up, turn to God, and count the cost of discipleship. Christ is the ultimate example of humility. God is preparing a banquet in heaven and His invitation extends to all people.

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How to be Rich and Successful

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 13:7-17

Jesus calls believers to fight against worry and being consumed the material cares of the world. Instead, Jesus calls believers to lean on Him as Lord and provider, as we reprioritize our values and goals to reflect His. God not only offers eternal life through Jesus Christ; He also will reward believers who invest in His plans.

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How Greed Makes You Stupid

Scott Risley

Luke 12:13-34

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool to warn about the problem of greed. When the rich man's crop yielded an abundant harvest, he planned to tear down his barns, build bigger ones to store his abundance of grain, and then take life easy. God tells the man he will die that very night. Jesus explains how life and relationships are more important than money and we should live our lives as stewards, not owners. Jesus says to be generous to God first because it turns our hearts to God and we will store up treasures in heaven.

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What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Conrad Hilario

Luke 10:25-37

Jesus teaches through the parable of the Good Samaritan that to inherit eternal life we must ?love our neighbor as ourselves' and ?pray for those who persecute us' [Matthew 5:44]. Thankfully God provided another way to inherit eternal life?by asking for Jesus' death on the cross to apply as payment for our sin.

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What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Scott Risley

Luke 10:25-37

When a religious leader tested Jesus about the way to inherit eternal life, Jesus told him to love the Lord with all his heart, soul, strength and mind; and secondly, Jesus told the man to love his neighbor as he loves himself. To illustrate this, Jesus told the story of the ?Good Samaritan? who saved an enemy's life because he loved his enemy with God's love. And just like the Good Samaritan sacrificed for his enemy, Jesus died on the cross while we were still his enemies, to pay for our sins.

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Peter's Calling and Commission

Conrad Hilario

Luke 5:1-11

Jesus calls Peter to follow him and become a ?fisher of men.? We should consider following Jesus like Peter because eternity exists, people's eternal lives depend on it, and it is exciting. Jesus banked his entire ministry on the twelve disciples, concentrating on the few while not neglecting the multitudes. He calls on us to follow his example and make discipleship our primary strategy to make an eternal impact.

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