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Battling the Lion

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:10-17

Peter describes how to resist Satan. Spiritual warfare is a battle of truth between God and Satan. Believers resist Satan by putting on the full armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the peace that comes from the Good News, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Satan's tactics involve accusations against God (doubt), against other people (division), and against believers and their efforts to serve God. Believers resist Satan in the strength of God's power and the truth of Scripture.

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Spiritual Warfare (Part 2)

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Since Satan does exist, Peter urges his audience to resist his claims. The way we engage in this spiritual battle is through active trust in Biblical facts. This comes down to the question: am I going to believe what Satan says, or what God says? Those who believe in what God says and have faith in Him are able to put on the armor of God and demolish the lies that will continue to confuse our minds. \r\n

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Jeff Gordon

John 8:31-59

Jesus teaches that the sin nature enslaves people while following his truth sets people free. To have freedom in this life means to become Jesus' disciple and follow his teachings. The religious leaders were not able to understand Jesus' message because of their pride. As a result, they believed Satan's lies. The only way to counter lies is with the truth. Freedom is a result of following the truth.

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Ryan Lowery

Isaiah 52:13-54:1

Jesus turns the attention of his disciples to a crucial question: who is Jesus? Christ puts himself over and above a prophet or a good teacher. Instead, Jesus fulfills many Old Testament prophecies to prove that he is the Christ. Every person has a choice to be saved, and then to entrust their lives to Jesus by becoming his disciple.\r\n\r\n

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The Reason for Our Hope

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:15

This passage calls on believers to always have a reason for their hope. There are several reasons that people believe in something: because it's what people around you believe, it's what your parents taught you, it makes you feel better, because it works. The best reason is because it's true. This teaching discusses 3 reasons to believe in the God of the Bible: 1- Arguments from science: (fine-tuning, big bang, origin, and complexity of life); 2- arguments from history; 3- arguments from common sense. There are 2 videos on human DNA.

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The Power of God?s Word

Scott Risley

Isaiah 55:1-3

Peter exhorts his audience by telling them of the importance and power of God's Word. The Word of God: gives us life and lasts forever; sustains and stimulates our growth; renews our minds; convicts our hearts; nourishes our souls, and stirs our emotions. Peter says we should crave the word the same way a newborn baby craves milk.

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The Power of the Word

Dennis McCallum

2 Peter 1:20

In understanding God's revealed Word, those who have faith in what God says will experience the transformable power of God's Scripture. Peter warns us of the barriers that keep us from being spiritually perceptive. In devoting oneself to God's Word, we see how it creates faith, nurtures faith, and empowers ministry.

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Sermon On The Plain - Part 2

Ryan Lowery

Luke 6:27-49

Many believe that Christian churches are full of judgment and hypocrisy, though Jesus calls believers to love their enemies unconditionally. In addition to this, we are also called to stand up for the truth. This requires an understanding of God's moral standards and how we fall short ourselves. This humble stance gives us the ability to hear God's instruction ourselves.

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Temptation

Ryan Lowery

Luke 3:21-4:14

The Bible teaches that Satan tempted Adam into rebelling against God, which caused sin to enter the world. The logic of Satan is built on the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the boastful pride of life. Where Adam failed to refute Satan's lies, Jesus was able to refute them with God's Word. Believers should follow the example of Jesus in refuting temptation.

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