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Exiles on a Mission, Part 1

Mike Sullivan

1 Peter 2:11-25

Peter calls all believers to set an example of excellent behavior as this will refute the slanderous things that ignorant people say about Christians. People are watching us and our actions can refute misconceptions people have about followers of Christ. Jesus gave us the ultimate example by dying for the unjust. This is the gospel and the source of our strength.

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How Much Do You Value Truth?

James Rochford

2 Timothy 2:8-26

Paul argues that if Jesus is real, it is only logical to dedicate our lives to His message. God places a high value on truth. If truth matters, then we should be deepening our own convictions about the claims of Christ and living out our lives in light of those truths.

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A Soldier, An Athlete, and a Farmer

James Rochford

2 Timothy 2:3-7

When Paul tells Timothy to suffer hardship with him, he is asking him to make a voluntary choice to suffer for the cause of Christ. The question is whether this suffering is really worth it. Paul argues that it is and gives three metaphors that demonstrate that the sacrifice and suffering indeed are all worth it. He describes the sacrifices a soldier, an athlete and a farmer all make to reap the benefits that come later. The real question is do you believe it?

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Portraits of Endurance

Scott Risley

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Paul, writing to Timothy from a Roman prison, calls him to endure hardship with him. He gives three portraits of endurance. He reflects upon the devotion of the soldier, the discipline of the athlete, and the diligence of the farmer. They each willingly suffer and sacrifice in order to attain the goal of their efforts.

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Teaching Our Kids to Be Givers Not Takers

Gloria McCallum

Acts 20:35

Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. As parents, we don't have to teach our kids to be selfish or entitled. They are born knowing how to be self-centered. We are bombarded by the culture with messages of being a good parent means being child-centered. But research confirms what Jesus told us. We really are happier when we give sacrificially to others.

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The Hidden Cost of Materialism

James Rochford

1 Timothy 6:3-19

Materialism is deceiving because it promises happiness but delivers depression. It promises fulfillment but leaves you feeling empty. Studies show again and again that attaining the one's highest material goals never satisfies. The Bible has a solution. God instructs those who want to be rich to invest in eternal things. Develop critical thinking skills to combat the lies of this world, practice gratitude for what you do have, think about your end of life and what you want to leave behind, and become a generous giver.

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The Path to Spiritual Maturity Part 2

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 3:5-17

Paul tells the Colossians that the path to spiritual maturity involves putting on a lifestyle of self-giving love. Christ-like love expressed itself in three directions: Upward, toward God by cultivating thankfulness to Him, Inward, to Christian brothers and sisters by building unified relationships with them, and Outward, to non-Christians by showing them and sharing God's love with them.

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Organic Leadership in Action

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Organic leadership in the church is optional in the sense once saved, one is not required to grow or you lose your salvation but it is for your own good and for the good of others. The Christian leader should understand leadership is modeling in such a way that others want to follow your example. Christian leadership is solidly based in the Word of God. It is authentic and dynamic.

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Loving Outrageous People

Ben Foust

Luke 19:1-10

When Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus' house, the crowd was aghast that Jesus would dine with the most hated man in their community. But Jesus saw Zacchaeus not as he was but as a lost person in need of being saved. He looked at him as an image-bearer of God, with empathy and humility. We need to see all people the way God sees them, with love.

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