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    Hope When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 26, 2025
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    “Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” -RC Sproul

    Hope When You Least Expect It      Jeremiah 29:1-14 Introduction “Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the ...read more

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    All Who Are Thirsty

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 21, 2025
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    “To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts

    All Who Are Thirsty, Come   Isaiah 55:1-13 Introduction “To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts Scripture is ...read more

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    Powerful Words Of Grace

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 13, 2025
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    Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

    Powerful Words of Grace Introduction Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Grace is the unearned favor of God. Jesus demonstrated the qualities of grace ...read more

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    Grace: The Hidden Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 6, 2025
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    Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives.

    The Hidden Power of Prayer: Grace Introduction Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives. The biggest barrier often mentioned is distraction. Sometimes we can’t find the words we really want ...read more

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    Love Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2025
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    What would our communities look like if we truly lived this command — to love God and love neighbor — as the greatest law of life?

    Greatest Commands #5: Love Your Neighbor Introduction We have been studying Jesus’ response to the question, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus’ answer: “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and ...read more

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    With All Your Strength Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2025
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    We have been talking about a transformed life this month - one that shapes itself by obeying the greatest commands.

    The Greatest Commands #4 Love God With All Your Strength Introduction An Amish boy and his parents found themselves in a modern shopping mall. They were amazed at everything but especially the two shiny, silver walls that would move apart and slide back together again. The boy asked, “What is ...read more

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    Love The Lord With All Your Soul Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2025
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    Last week, we talked about loving God with all of our hearts. But what does it mean to love God with all your Soul?

    Love God With All Your Soul Introduction Jesus was asked a question about the most important command. In Mark’s Gospel he said, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

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    Love God With All Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 2, 2025
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    One person asked Jesus a question that I think is one of the most important questions one can ask. He was a teacher of the law. His question was one that should concern all of us: What is the greatest commandment?

    LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART Introduction If you could sit down with Jesus and a cup of coffee, what would you most like to ask him? -Why is there suffering in the world? -What happens after death? -Why do bad things happen to good people? -What is the meaning or purpose of life? -Is there life ...read more

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    Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025
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    We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

    EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

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    Equipped #6: Lead With Diligence Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2025
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    Leadership has always been essential to God’s kingdom work. When Paul lists the “equipment” in God’s workshop, he includes leadership—with this qualifier: take it seriously.

    Equipped to Lead Romans 12:8 (NLT) “...If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously…” Introduction Our text for the past few weeks has been Romans 12:6-8 (NLT) In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ...read more

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    Equipped #5: The Gift Of Giving Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 12, 2025
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    In our series on the spiritual gifts found in Romans 12 one gift that we often overlook is giving.”: the gift of giving. Paul writes, '...if it is giving, then give generously.' Let's explore what that means.

    EQUIPPED: Giving As A Gift “…if it is giving, then give generously…” Romans 12:8 Introduction In our series on the spiritual gifts found in Romans 12 one gift that we often overlook is giving.”: the gift of giving. Paul writes, '...if it is giving, then give generously.' Let's ...read more

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    Something To Hold On To Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 5, 2025
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    In the storms of life, when things look really bad, can we trust that God will keep his promises? In this series of lessons we will be looking in the Scriptures for some of the promises of God that will see us through the difficult days - and we all have them

    The Shelter of God’s Promises #1 Something To Hold On To For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. - 2 Corinthians 1:20 Introduction Sheila Walsh begins her book The Shelter of God’s Promises by telling of ...read more

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    Equipped #4: Encouragement Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 4, 2025
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    In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever.

    Equipped: Encourage  Romans 12:8 Introduction In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever. Did you know that loneliness contributes to over 100 deaths every hour worldwide? That’s not just a ...read more

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    Equipped #3: Help Out Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 29, 2025
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    One definition of serving is “the ability to engage in practical deeds of kindness for the benefit of others.” Thom Rainer wrote, “A servant mindset is totally counterintuitive in our culture today.”

    Equipped 3: HELP OUT Romans 12:7 Introduction In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John made an unthinkable request of Jesus. “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.” (Matthew 20:21 NLT).. Seats next to a king ...read more

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    Equipped #2: Speak Truth Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 22, 2025
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    Today we are going to focus on two gifts - what some call ‘the speaking gifts’. Although speaking in front of others is a major fear factor, it is necessary for sharing the good news.

    Equipped 2: Speak Truth Introduction You probably wouldn’t have any trouble identifying the top five fears that human beings face. -The number one fear is Acrophobia (Fear of Heights) -Number two: Arachnophobia (Fear of Spiders) -Third is Claustrophobia (Fear of Enclosed Spaces) -Aerophobia (Fear ...read more

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