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Why is reading the Scripture an essential ingredient for growth in the life of every believer- What are some disciplines in pursuit of the highest ideals of reading the Scripture-

Why is reading the Scripture an essential ingredient for growth in the life of every believer-- What are some disciplines in pursuit of the highest ideals of reading the Scripture--

What is a greater display of power- healing from paralysis or forgiving sins- What kind of man can claim the power to forgive sins-

What is a greater display of power- healing from paralysis or forgiving sins-- What kind of man can claim the power to forgive sins--

The recipients of the gospel are a contradiction to human wisdom. God's calling is contrary to man's expectations, destroys man's pretensions, and points all men to boasting only in Christ.

The recipients of the gospel are a contradiction to human wisdom. God's calling is contrary to man's expectations, destroys man's pretensions, and points all men to boasting only in Christ.

What happens when demons encounter Jesus face to face-- They see themselves as in direct opposition to him. They reveal who they believe him to be. They indicate they are anticipating judgment for their rebellion. They know he has authority over them. In spite of their testimony many in that community would still rather live with the effects of demons than surrender to the authority of Jesus.

What happens when demons encounter Jesus face to face- They see themselves as in direct opposition to him. They reveal who they believe him to be. They indicate they are anticipating judgment for their rebellion. They know he has authority over them. In spite of their testimony many in that community would still rather live with the effects of demons than surrender to the authority of Jesus.

A diversity of gifts and gifted individuals functioning in a unity of the faith and purpose for the church reflects the diversity in the Godhead and glorifies God.

A diversity of gifts and gifted individuals functioning in a unity of the faith and purpose for the church reflects the diversity in the Godhead and glorifies God.

Some true disciples followed Jesus into a ship that ended up engulfed in a fierce storm that caused them to fear for their lives. The Lord probed their profession of faith against the expressions of their fear.

Some true disciples followed Jesus into a ship that ended up engulfed in a fierce storm that caused them to fear for their lives. The Lord probed their profession of faith against the expressions of their fear.

How can Abraham e said to be justified by faith in Romans 4 but Justified by works in James 2-

How can Abraham e said to be justified by faith in Romans 4 but Justified by works in James 2--

How does the Exodus of the children of Israel witness to key truths regarding the doctrine of redemption- What potential danger is there in not keeping this doctrine central-

How does the Exodus of the children of Israel witness to key truths regarding the doctrine of redemption-- What potential danger is there in not keeping this doctrine central--

Jesus urged would-be disciples to count the cost and make the Lord the first priority.

Jesus urged would-be disciples to count the cost and make the Lord the first priority.

A leper, a Roman military officer, and a Jewish woman all were to one degree or another outcasts. When Jesus did a miracle on behalf of these individuals he demonstrated he was able and willing to deliver and clean up the socially and religiously outcast, the physically needy, and those dirty with their sin.

A leper, a Roman military officer, and a Jewish woman all were to one degree or another outcasts. When Jesus did a miracle on behalf of these individuals he demonstrated he was able and willing to deliver and clean up the socially and religiously outcast, the physically needy, and those dirty with their sin.

Jeroboam introduced new worship patterns in Israel that led generations into sin. The characteristics noted in multiple cases parallel movements in the worship music of our day. Much of the style of the new but sinful music of our day is modeled after ungodly styles of this world and is designed to appeal to the appetites of the unregenerate and the sin nature that still resides even in the people of God. In the end, the image people have of God in their imaginations ends up far removed from the God of the Bible.

Jeroboam introduced new worship patterns in Israel that led generations into sin. The characteristics noted in multiple cases parallel movements in the worship music of our day. Much of the style of the new but sinful music of our day is modeled after ungodly styles of this world and is designed to appeal to the appetites of the unregenerate and the sin nature that still resides even in the people of God. In the end, the image people have of God in their imaginations ends up far removed from the God of the Bible.

Sacred music that makes a positive spiritual impact begins with content that is saturated with the words of Christ, has a life-changing purpose, and ends with an offering to the Lord. What is done to the Lord should reflect His holiness and not the appetites and values of unregenerate men.

Sacred music that makes a positive spiritual impact begins with content that is saturated with the words of Christ, has a life-changing purpose, and ends with an offering to the Lord. What is done to the Lord should reflect His holiness and not the appetites and values of unregenerate men.

Why be discerning about style, accessories, aura, and associations surrounding music- as opposed to just the text- Many leaders of churches, Christian institutions, and homes have decided that wrestling with these matters isn't warranted. That is not the position of our church. This is the first message of a mini-series attempting to explore this theme in the Scripture.

Why be discerning about style, accessories, aura, and associations surrounding music- as opposed to just the text-- Many leaders of churches, Christian institutions, and homes have decided that wrestling with these matters isn't warranted. That is not the position of our church. This is the first message of a mini-series attempting to explore this theme in the Scripture.

Why 10 miracles- Why these 10- Does Matthew just jot down rambling memories as they come to him or is there purpose and structure- We attempt to answer these questions as we overview Matthew chapters 8 and 9.

Why 10 miracles-- Why these 10-- Does Matthew just jot down rambling memories as they come to him or is there purpose and structure-- We attempt to answer these questions as we overview Matthew chapters 8 and 9.

What is the point of the wiseman and the foolish man- The true citizens of Christ's kingdom are marked by hearing and doing the words of Jesus.

What is the point of the wiseman and the foolish man-- The true citizens of Christ's kingdom are marked by hearing and doing the words of Jesus.

Many church affiliated individuals die mistaken about their eternal destiny. Many will say, Lord, Lord. They get the identity of Jesus correct. Many will say -We've ministered in your name.- Yet, many identified in those ways still end up hearing Jesus say -depart from me.-

Many church affiliated individuals die mistaken about their eternal destiny. Many will say, Lord, Lord. They get the identity of Jesus correct. Many will say -We've ministered in your name.- Yet, many identified in those ways still end up hearing Jesus say -depart from me.-

Destruction or Life- every man woman and child is on one of these two paths. Contrary to popular opinion and to the teaching of false prophets the vast majority of men and women alive today are on the path that leads to eternal destruction.

Destruction or Life- every man woman and child is on one of these two paths. Contrary to popular opinion and to the teaching of false prophets the vast majority of men and women alive today are on the path that leads to eternal destruction.

Practicing righteousness in relationships involves avoid judgmentalism while at the same time still practicing discrimination about who, where, and how we minister. This is not an easy task for anyone. Where do we turn for help-

Practicing righteousness in relationships involves avoid judgmentalism while at the same time still practicing discrimination about who, where, and how we minister. This is not an easy task for anyone. Where do we turn for help--

In the first five verses of Matthew 7, Jesus strongly rebukes a -judgmentalism- that exaggerates another person's issues while giving ourselves the best -benefit of the doubt.- Then without any words of transition, in v.6 Jesus calls on his followers to make judgment calls about who we minister to. So, while the rebuke of judgmentalism stands and is needed, it doesn't forbid all practice of judging. -Dogs- in Bible times weren't domesticated but were a disdainful, scavenging, and often violent animal. A -pig- to the Jew especially was even worse - they were an abomination. After describing people with such terms, the Lord calls on his disciples to withhold ministry to some - lest they do more harm than good. Discrimination and discernment about where we invest our time and energy and resources in ministry is a mark of the true citizens of Christ's kingdom.

In the first five verses of Matthew 7, Jesus strongly rebukes a -judgmentalism- that exaggerates another person's issues while giving ourselves the best -benefit of the doubt.- Then without any words of transition, in v.6 Jesus calls on his followers to make judgment calls about who we minister to. So, while the rebuke of judgmentalism stands and is needed, it doesn't forbid all practice of judging. -Dogs- in Bible times weren't domesticated but were a disdainful, scavenging, and often violent animal. A -pig- to the Jew especially was even worse - they were an abomination. After describing people with such terms, the Lord calls on his disciples to withhold ministry to some - lest they do more harm than good. Discrimination and discernment about where we invest our time and energy and resources in ministry is a mark of the true citizens of Christ's kingdom.

The exhortation to Judge Not has been misinterpreted and even abused to the end of promoting an easy tolerance of sin and compromise. However, the sin of judgmentalism is real and an ongoing struggle for all of us. How does Jesus describe it and what should we do about it-

The exhortation to Judge Not has been misinterpreted and even abused to the end of promoting an easy tolerance of sin and compromise. However, the sin of judgmentalism is real and an ongoing struggle for all of us. How does Jesus describe it and what should we do about it--

One way that slavery to material and physical possessions displays itself is by worrying over the absence of resources. Jesus exhorts first to -stop worrying- and then exhorts -don't ever worry again.- It is not ever ok for the people of God to be pulled apart mentally and emotionally by worrying over physical provisions of all sorts.

One way that slavery to material and physical possessions displays itself is by worrying over the absence of resources. Jesus exhorts first to -stop worrying- and then exhorts -don't ever worry again.- It is not ever ok for the people of God to be pulled apart mentally and emotionally by worrying over physical provisions of all sorts.

The Lord exposed the lengths a sinful heart will go to disguise its lies.

The Lord exposed the lengths a sinful heart will go to disguise its lies.

Athletic-type discipline is required to win the prize of usefulness in reaching others with the gospel of Christ.

Athletic-type discipline is required to win the prize of usefulness in reaching others with the gospel of Christ.

If the Lord's teaching on divorce and remarriage sounds hard to receive, you aren't alone. That was the very response of the apostles. But God's grace is sufficient to do right in the marriage you are in or remain single in His will.

If the Lord's teaching on divorce and remarriage sounds hard to receive, you aren't alone. That was the very response of the apostles. But God's grace is sufficient to do right in the marriage you are in or remain single in His will.

Jesus declared that a man could violate the 7th commandment by divorcing his wife - with one exception. The stated exception is fornication - the broadest term for all intimacy outside the bounds of marriage. Other Scripture texts help to give clarity what Jesus intended by the expression in this context.

Jesus declared that a man could violate the 7th commandment by divorcing his wife - with one exception. The stated exception is fornication - the broadest term for all intimacy outside the bounds of marriage. Other Scripture texts help to give clarity what Jesus intended by the expression in this context.

The Pharisees taught that Moses gave encouragement to get a legal divorce when a man's wife didn't please him. Jesus taught God's plan is permanence and Moses' -allowance- was on account of the hardness of men's sinful hearts.