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Core 52
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 5, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Creation
Contributed on Jan 5, 2024
Genesis 1:1 is simple, short, yet profound. (I will lean on Core 52 resources during this series; I also want to thank Dan Raymond, who is a friend of mine, for some of his resource help. James E Smith's book on the Pentateuch was helpful in this message)
INTRODUCTION • Today, we begin our Core 52 journey together. • Before we dove in, here are some housekeeping items to cover. • Each Sunday (except on Faith Promise and for a couple of weeks in December), Jerry or I will cover a chapter in the Core 52 book. • We will follow the sequence in the book: ...read more
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2. Our True Identity
Contributed on Jan 12, 2024
The BIG question! Who Am I? (Want to thank Dan Raymond for his notes on this subject)
INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most critical questions in life? • WHO AM I? • How would you answer the question, Who am I? • Where would you start? • Name, occupation? • How much of your answer is about you as an individual, and how much is about the relationships you form? • How you answer the ...read more
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3. The Fall
Contributed on Jan 19, 2024
The fall and our fall resorts from distortions in our life.
INTRODUCTION • We begin week three of Core 52. • It all starts well; in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. • God created humans in His image. • All was good. • Except one thing. • God created Eve because God said it was not good for Adam to be alone. • Adam and Eve in ...read more
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4. Holiness
Contributed on Feb 9, 2024
God calls us to be holy because He is holy. What does that mean for the Christian?
INTRODUCTION - We are in week five of our Core 52 series. - We are in a series called Core 52, looking at 52 verses of Scripture that will give the highest return on investment. - When it comes to understanding the Bible, these 52 verses and the stories and ideas that go with them will take you ...read more
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5. Jesus And Moses
Contributed on Feb 16, 2024
Moses was to point us to Jesus.
INTRODUCTION - I have received many questions about many things in the Old Testament. - Why all the blood, why all the sacrifices? - Why didn't God send Jesus early on in the history of the world instead of when He did? - Why do the Christians of today even need the Old Testament? - Today, we ...read more
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6. Jesus And David
Contributed on Mar 1, 2024
David was a type of Jesus. Jesus was the fulfillment of a promise to David.
INTRODUCTION - We are in week eight of Core 52. - This year, we are examining 52 essential verses of scripture that will give you the most bang for your buck. - These passages are like buying fast passes at an amusement park, so you do not have to waste so much time waiting to get on the ...read more
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7. Happiness
Contributed on Mar 8, 2024
God is interested in your happiness. Psalm 1:1-3 gives us a foundation in which we can build a happy life.
INTRODUCTION - This week, we will begin our third series in Core 52. - This series is entitled Singing the Sacred: - In the center of the Bible is the Book of Songs. - They cover various styles, moods, moments, and even instruments because they are the soundtrack of our spiritual lives. - ...read more
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8. Prophecy
Contributed on Mar 15, 2024
Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming Messiah!
I want to thank my friend Dan Raymond for help working through this message through Core 52. INTRODUCTION - As we enter week ten of Core 52, we are in message two of the Singing the Sacred section of our journey. - We have songs for all moods and occasions; the Psalms follow the same pattern. - ...read more
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9. Jesus Rejected
Contributed on Apr 5, 2024
Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God.
Jesus Rejected Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Jesus Was a Rejected Cornerstone / Psalm 118:22 Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God. INTRODUCTION - Today, in our thirteenth week of Core 52, I would like us to consider what we are building our lives around and what is holding them ...read more
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10. Wisdom
Contributed on Apr 13, 2024
Without wisdom from God, we are doomed to make many foolish choices in life.
INTRODUCTION - Week 14 of Core 52 begins a new mini-series entitled Hidden Hope. - The entire Bible is about Jesus. - Sometimes, He sits on the surface of the page. - Other times, Jesus hides between the lines. - This four-week series explores hidden gems that shine brightest when Jesus is ...read more
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11. Atonement
Contributed on Apr 19, 2024
Isaiah’s prophecy is important because everything that happened to Jesus was a part of God’s plan. A plan for all people!
INTRODUCTION - Last week, when we started this series, I said that the entire Bible was about Jesus. Sometimes, He sits under the surface of the page; other times, He is hidden between the lines, but this week, we will see Jesus jumping out of the page of the text. - Our text today will illuminate ...read more
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12. New Covenant
Contributed on Apr 26, 2024
God promised a new, better covenant with humanity!
New Covenant Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / God Promises to Make a New Covenant With the People of Israel / Jeremiah 31:31–34 God promised a new, better covenant with humanity! INTRODUCTION - How many times have you been using a product, and then suddenly, the reliable product you have been ...read more