Journey to the Cross I. Notice the ROLE Jesus PLAYS here. (22:47-23:49)A. As one CLEAR on His IDENTITY. (22:48, 69-70; 23:3,46)B. CARING for the needs of OTHERS. (22:51, 23:28-34,43)C. As
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Journey of the Soul – Part 9 | John 17:20-26
What Jesus Prays for Us I. A prayer for UNION and COMMUNION. (v.20-23)A. UNION (unity) is more than AGREEMENT. (v.21; Rom. 12:4-5)B. Glory GIVEN is the PATHWAY. (v.22; 2 Cor.
Read moreJourney of the Soul – Part 8 | John 16:5-15; John 15:1-8
The Spirit as our Guide I. The CONTEXT of this text for the DISCIPLES. (Jn 16:5-7)A. They are HITTING the WALL. (Jn 16:5-6)B. The COUNTER – INTUITIVE gift. (Jn 16:7)
Read moreJourney of the Soul – Part 2 | Ephesians 2:1-10
Where we were, where we are, and why the difference I. We were DEAD in SIN. (v.1-3)A. A FOLLOWING that leads to DEATH. (v.1-2)B. Our ACTIONS shaped our very NATURE.
Read moreJourney of the Soul – Part 1 | Psalm 23
Invitation to a Journey I. The SHEPHERD and what he PROVIDES. (v.1-3a)A. EVERYTHING that I NEED. (v.1; 2 Peter 1:3)B. SPACE for GROWTH. (v. 2; Hos. 2:14)C. A RESTORATION of
Read moreThe Gospel of Matthew – Part 8
Matthew: The Story of the King ~ Part 8 Peeling back the layers… Matthew 19:16-30 February 24, 2019 I. What PROMPTS the QUESTION? (v.16-22)A. He was GOOD MAN. (v.18-20)B. He
Read moreFoundations: Journey through the Wilderness – Part 11
Foundations – Exodus God will be WITH them. Exodus 40:1-38 November 25, 2018 I. God SAID and Moses DID. (v.1-33)A. A NEW BEGINNING. (v.2,17)B. VERY specific INSTRUCTIONS. (v.2-15)C. Just as
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Foundations – Exodus A Tale of Two Questions Exodus 33-34 November 18, 2018 I. The Petition for God’s PRESENCE (Exodus 33)A. A DISTANT God (Exodus 33:1-6, 14, Psalm 13)B. Moses
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Foundations – Exodus Who, in this story, are you? Exodus 32:1-14 November 11, 2018 I. WHAT the PEOPLE do. (v.1)A. They STRUGGLE with SILENCE. (v.1; Ps 13:1-2)B. How QUICKLY they
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Foundations – Exodus The Commandments Exodus 20:1-21 November 4, 2018 I. ANALYZING (noticing) the TEXT (2 Tim. 2:15)A. FIRST things FIRST (v.3-6)B. REVERENCE for GOD. (v.3-11; Mt. 22:37-40)C. LOVE for
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Foundations – Exodus The Paradox(es) of Faith Exodus 19:1-25 October 28, 2018 I. WALKING in the wrong DIRECTION. (v.1-2)A. FARTHER away than BEFORE. (v.1-2)B. More DIFFICULT and DESOLATE. (v.1-2)C. Yet
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Foundations – Exodus Grumble, Grumble, Grumble… Exodus 16:1-31 October 21, 2018 I. The REASONS for GRUMBLING. (v.1-3)A. DISCONTENT in the PRESENT. (v.3)B. GLORIFICATION of the PAST. (v.3)C. FEAR of the
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Foundations – Exodus Between a rock and a hard place. Exodus 14:5-31 October 14, 2018 I. ONE final SHOWDOWN. (v.5-31)A. The FEAR of the PEOPLE. (v.10-12)B. The COMMAND of MOSES.
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Foundations – Exodus Not your usual Thanksgiving text… Exodus 11:1-12:30 October 7, 2018 I. A POWERFUL and DISTURBING story. (11:1-12:30)A. Understanding the FLOW of the TEXT. (10:28-29; 11:1,9)B. A PIVOTAL
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Foundations – Exodus The Long Answer to a Short Question Exodus 7:14-10:29 September 30, 2018 I. The WRONG time to live in EGYPT. (7:14-10:29)A. Pharaoh’s QUESTION: Who is YAHWEH? (5:2)B.
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Foundations – Exodus Who is Yahweh? Exodus 5-6:11 September 23, 2018 I. The BIBLICAL Call to JUSTICE is about…A. An End to OPPRESSION (Isaiah 58:6)B. Right RELATIONSHIP and RESTORATION (Isaiah
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Foundations – Exodus The Call of God Exodus 3:1-4:17 September 9, 2018 I. It’s WHEN you least EXPECT it. (3:1-4)A. Often LATER rather than SOONER. (Acts 7:23,30; Ex. 7:7)B. In
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