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The Good Shepherd

Scott Risley

Ezekiel 34:22-23

Jesus is the good shepherd, and he demonstrates his love and care for us as his sheep by laying down his life for us, pursuing and knowing us personally, and including all kinds of people in his flock. Furthermore, Jesus promises to never lose us once we are in his care, and he allows us to be a part of his shepherding work by acting as spiritual leaders for others.

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Jesus' Resurrection

Gary DeLashmutt

John 20:1-31

Jesus is resurrected from the dead. He reveals God's plan for his relationship with humanity: 1) through Christ's sacrifice we can be in a love relationship with God; 2) Christianity is missional and purposeful; 3) Christianity is a religion of conversion. Jesus appears to his followers and they respond in various ways that highlight humanity's responses to Christ's resurrection as well.

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Some Principles for Servant Living

Jim Leffel

Acts 15:36-16:40

Paul's second missionary journey reveals several principles about living lives as servants. The first principle is that God works through broken people, as evidenced through the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas. It also shows the need for servants of God to take chances, be challenged and grow from failure. Secondly, servants of God will relate to the culture around us, while remaining distinct, to reflect God to those who don't know Him. Lastly, servants who want to be used by God are led by the Holy Spirit. Practicing these principles will keep us effective in glorifying God with our lives.

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Jesus Steps Forward to the Cross

Jeff Gordon

Matthew 26:39

Many modern people believe that Jesus was a victim of unfortunate circumstances and that his death was a mistake. John, however, writes that Jesus knew full well that he was about to die and willingly gave himself over to be killed by the authorities of his time. Jesus acted in faith in spite of his fears because he knew who he was and where he was going, and we as Christians can make the same decision when God brings suffering into our lives. Furthermore, Christians can respond positively to God's revelation just like some of the authorities in Jesus's day by not distracting themselves from the truth.

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New Life in Christ

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:17-4:6

Believers should be prepared to suffer. Noah suffered and sacrificed a great deal in his life. His rescue came at a significant cost; Christ's rescue of humanity came at an even greater cost. Christ's suffering is the supreme example for us and is also the reason why we can live different lives. Christ suffered so we can have new life.

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Confrontation and Persecution

Jim Leffel

Acts 7

Persecution continues in the early church. Stephen is accused of blasphemy, and is put on trial. He gives his defense before the court, reminding them of God's grace and provision throughout history. Stephen understood God's heart - what He cared for the most - do we display that same understanding? If so, we should be telling others! The same God of History that Stephen speaks of is with us too. \r\n

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Witnesses in a Hostile World

Scott Risley

1 Peter 2:11-25

Peter reminds his audience that they are different than those who don't believe in Christ and they should live differently for their own good and for their witness to others. Believers can represent Christ in a hostile world by expecting slander, not being needlessly offensive, communicating with kindness, and being proactive with good deeds. Christ is the ultimate example.

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Sermon on the Plain - Part 1

Ryan Lowery

Luke 6:12-26

Jesus teaches about four blessings for the poor, hungry, weeping, and ostracized; as well as four corresponding woes for the rich, fed, laughers, and popular. Jesus is teaching a paradigm of reversal: that a disciple who adopts God's values will gain fulfillment, while one who adopts material values will end up with sorrow. Those who sacrifice these selfish values now will receive great joy in heaven.

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It is Finished!

Jim Leffel

John 19:17-37

It is impossible to overstate the importance of the cross as far as the focus of the Bible, and the focus of the Christian life, go. By stating "It is finished," Jesus indicates that his work on Earth is done, the Scriptures predicting his death are fulfilled, and that our debt to God is paid in full. As the primary message of the Bible, the fact of the cross demands a response - either to be offended or turned off from the reality that we needed Christ's sacrifice, or to accept Christ's death as a payment for our own sins.

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