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God's Good Work

Scott Risley
Philippians 1:3-11

Although Paul is in Rome under house arrest, chained to Roman guards, he is overjoyed at the good work God is doing in the lives of his friends in Philippi. He knows that the good work that God began in them at the moment of their justification, he will complete it until the day of their glorification, and even so, during their sanctification in the mean time. This is a work God does, not us by our fleshly effort. The question is whether we will cooperate with him in this ongoing work.

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Three Ways to Grow When You Can't Leave the House

James Rochford
Philippians 1:1-11

Paul, the greatest Christian leader in the history of the world, did not let being imprisoned in Rome make him become angry, bitter or depressed. Instead, he took it as an opportunity to grow in appreciation for people, to grow in his attitude toward God and to grow in his ability to pray.

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Three Ways to Stunt Spiritual Growth

James Rochford
Galatians 5:16-18

Why is it that some followers of Jesus are just as selfish as ever, while others see transformed lives of love? In this study, we explore three common ways that Christians can stunt their spiritual growth, and what we can do about it.

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From Legalism to Liberty

Chris Hearty
Galatians 1:10-24

In this passage Paul shares some details of his life. He wants us to know how God has changed him and how God can change us also.

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Galatians: Freedom Manifesto

Dennis McCallum
Galatians 1:1-12

The book of Galatians was Paul's counterattack against the legalists who were trying to ruin new groups in the region of Galatia. It explains the freedom Christians can enjoy if they seek to understand it.

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Stoke Up Your Spiritual Fire

Ben Foust
2 Timothy 1:1-7

Paul directs young Timothy not to start a new spiritual fire but to kindle afresh the fire he already has. It hasn't gone out; it merely needs to be stoked back up to a roaring blaze. It doesn't need something new, just more of what fed the fire in the first place. He needs to return to the basics of his faith. A little more time in the Word, in prayer, in fellowship with God's people will go a long way in rekindling smoldering embers.

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

Conrad Hilario
Mark 8:27-37

In this passage, Jesus asks his disciples a question of critical importance, "Who do you say that I am?" It's one that Jesus' disciples had to answer and one we will ultimately have to answer.

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The Heart of the Issue

Conrad Hilario
Mark 7:1-23

In this passage, we will look at a passage where Jesus confronts the religious thinking of his day that prevented people from seeing their problems clearly and experiencing God's grace. Not surprisingly, we see the same religious thinking pervading the thinking of our own day. Join us as we study this passage and examine parallels it contains today.

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How People Change

Mike Sullivan
Ephesians 4:17-32

Recent events have left many people hurting, outraged, and eager to see real and lasting change. In this passage, Paul explains the kind of changes God wants to bring about in our lives, the core reason why change is needed, and a key dynamic in the Christian life that makes change possible.

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