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  • Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 5,687 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

  • One Word That Makes Us Bolder In Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 4,165 views

    Jesus said that the Father is "pleased" to give us the Kingdom. That's significant in giving us confidence in His willingness to back us as we move forward for the Kingdom.

    A QUESTION: Was the church a good plan? - We look around at the questionable things that sometimes happen in the name of the church and have to wonder, “Was this a good idea?” I know I’ve wondered. - Is God up there shaking His head at us? What is God’s view of the ...read more

  • Handling The Drive To Be Known Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2015
     | 4,680 views

    John the Baptist provides great insight into how to be known without being consumed by that.

    THE WHOLE COUNTRYSIDE: John had a lot of “known” yet he was not controlled by it. - Mark 1:5. - Because the passages about John the Baptist are fairly familiar, it’s easy to run past the details. One essential detail for our discussion this morning is in Mark 1:5 – the ...read more

  • Seven Signs Of Pride In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    It's difficult to see pride in yourself. This message identifies seven areas where our pride often rears its ugly head.

    - Few people will admit to being proud. It’s difficult thing to see in yourself. - In our passage for this morning (James 4:6), it tells us that God opposes the proud. That’s worth stopping to ponder: God sets Himself against such people. God will actively work against the proud. I ...read more

  • When You Feel Like Your Efforts Aren't Doing Any Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 4, 2015
     | 5,756 views

    A look at both the discouragement that comes when you're doing what's right without reward and the danger that comes when you're doing what's wrong without consequences.

    WHY DO WHAT'S RIGHT? 1. With sin, sometimes we feel like we’re getting away with it. - Having no immediate, embarrassing, catastrophic punishment or consequence fall on us emboldens us to do it again. We begin to become callous. - There is a fear that first time that abates a little each time ...read more

  • Is The Bible Reliable? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014
     | 5,008 views

    Part 1 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines.

    INTRODUCTION: Most of us know the basics. Big God. Baby Jesus. Our Sin. The Cross. The Resurrection. But beyond that, many of us don’t really know much more about Christianity. It’s a sad commentary on the state of the church when more often than not we don’t actually have clear ...read more

  • Can I Know God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,027 views

    Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

    INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

  • Five Encouragements To "Not Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,037 views

    Five verses that tell us to "not be afraid."

    An Encouraging Word: God’s messengers frequently said, “Do not be afraid” because God knows how easily we’re gripped by fear. - Luke 1:13. Five Encouragements To “Not Be Afraid”: - We’re going to look at five places where the Bible says, “Do not ...read more

  • Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,500 views

    A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

    CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

  • Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,391 views

    A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

    A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

  • How To Be ‘great In The Sight Of The Lord’

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,908 views

    A look at the prpphecy that John will be "great in the sight of the Lord" and the other gospel passages where we're told how we can be great in the sight of the Lord.

    A PROPHECY: John will be “great in the sight of the Lord.” - Luke 1:15. - This is part of the prophecy given to Zechariah about the child they would have. - What an incredible thought: he will be “great in the sight of the Lord”! Of all the things you could hope for your ...read more

  • How Many Does God Want To See Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,574 views

    A look at God desire for everyone to be saved and the human freedom that keeps that from happening.

    A CONTRADICTION? The Bible says it’s God’s will for all people to be saved, but it also says that the road is narrow. - Matthew 7:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:3-4. - Look at both passages. - Unpack each idea and its implications. THE ANSWER: Human freedom. - It is God’s desire that ...read more

  • Why Do Christians Say There Is Only "One Mediator" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014
     | 3,546 views

    Some basic apologetics concerning the exclusivity of Christ.

    Isn’t That Intolerant And Arrogant? How can Christians claim there is only “one mediator between God and man”? - 1 Timothy 2:5. - John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-12. - Rabbi Schmuley Boteach: “I am absolutely against any religion that says that one faith is superior to ...read more

  • What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014
     | 4,676 views

    A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

    PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

  • With So Many Christians Around, Is My Witness Really That Important? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015
     | 2,975 views

    A look at how each of us are "appointed" by the Lord and the importance of the witness that each of us share.

    PAUL'S ROLE: Paul was appointed an apostle. - 1 Timothy 2:7. - Unpack Paul’s unique place in salvation history. HOW MANY CHRISTIANS ARE APPOINTED? All of us. - 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 12:1-30; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Timothy 1:9. - We are Christ’s ambassadors (2 ...read more

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