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For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.Colossians 2:1-4Blind Faith - “I only believe in what can be proved through evidence.”“[Faith is] believing what you know ain't so.”Mark TwainFaith is not OptionalTo move from religion to secularism is not so much a loss of faith as a shift into a new set of beliefs and into a new community of faith, one that draws lines between orthodoxy and heresy in different places.Timothy KellerScience by its very nature is not fit to investigate whether there is more to reality than the natural world.C. Stephen EvansReason depends on the faith that our cognitive senses—eyes and ears, our minds and memories—are not tricking us. Yet there is no noncircular way to establish that. We cannot test their reliability without using and therefore assuming their reliability. To explain what Wittgenstien means, consider the movie The Matrix. Can you prove that you aren't actually in a vat somewhere with plugs coming out of the back of your head feeding you an alternate reality? We cannot, then, prove these fundamental premises for the operation of reasoning. We take them on faith…To state that there is no God or that there is a God, then, necessarily entails faith. And so the declaration that science is the only arbiter of truth is not itself a scientific finding. It is a belief.Timothy KellerFaith is not opposed to ThinkingChristianity birthed universities, preserved classical learning, and encouraged scientific inquiryNow faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.Hebrews 11:1-3To the writer to the Hebrews faith is a hope that is absolutely certain that what it believes is true, and that what it expects will come. It is not the hope which looks forward with wistful longing; it is the hope which looks forward with utter certainty. It is not the hope which takes refuge in a perhaps; it is the hope which is founded on a conviction.Barclay17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.Hebrews 11:17-19Logizomai [considered]: to reckon, count, compute, calculate, count over. (Where the word “LOGIC” comes from.)Faith is not opposed to EvidenceAnd the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them,[a] “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.' 3 And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. 4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” So he left them and departed.Matthew 16:1-4The evidence is there, examinable and understandable for those who are open to it and who welcome it. The issue in the knowledge of God is not intellect but receptivity.HagnerMiracles will give confirmation where there is faith, but not where there is willful unbelief.Wiersbe1. Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus2. Manuscript and Textual Reliability of the Bible3. Fulfilled Prophecy4. Philosophical and Moral Arguments for God's Existence5. Experiential and Transformational EvidenceFaith is not opposed to MysteryFor I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.Colossians 2:1-4Faith does not contradict reason, though it may go beyond reason. One may objectively prove the Bible is the most unique book ever published and has impacted society more than any other book. But only faith can prove that the Bible is the Word of God. Therefore, this is a belief beyond reason but not in contradiction to reason or against reason.David GuzikDoubt your doubtsConsider the object of your faithEven in times when it seems God expects a faith that contradicts reason, closer examination reveals He does not. For example, it might seem contrary to reason for God to expect Abraham to believe that Sarah's dead womb could bring forth a child. But it is not unreasonable to believe that the God who created life and the womb could do this, and that He would do it according to His promise.David GuzikFuel your faith with God's Word14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?[c] And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.Romans 10:14-176 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and th...

Date: May 11th 2025, Mother's Day SundayText: 2 Tim. 1:1-9OutlineWhat does a Godly Mother Look like?1. Have that quality of Jesus2. Put their Faith and Heart in Him3. Thanks God for what she HAS, not what she don't have4. She's Generous 5. Got a forgiving heart6. She carries the burdens of her children7. She Loves Unconditionally8. Never ask for anything in return

Simeon's Unforgettable Encounter with JesusPsalm 63: 1-8, Luke 2: 21-351. Simeon sees Jesus2. Simeon embraces Jesus3. Simeon rejoices in Jesus

1. Faith needing and coming to Jesus2. Faith touching and being rewarded by Jesus3. Faith being revealed and affirmed by Jesus

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 11, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a & Psalm 89:20-37 or Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.We discuss David's desire to build the Lord a house of cedar, the imagery of the people of God as a spiritual house in Ephesians, and Jesus' healing work of all who were brought to Him.Notes:--"Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?", by: Dr. Bruce Waltke--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 11The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of Ephesians--Bible Project's CLASS ON EPHESIANS!--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus2:30 Collect3:10  2 Samuel 7:1-14a24:09 Psalm 89:20-3733:05  Ephesians 2:11-2243:48  Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

In this episode, we consider the readings for the Proper 7, Year B in the Lectionary cycle: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 & Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 & Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 & Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-51.We discuss David and Goliath, Paul's authentic personal appeal, and Jesus calming the storm.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People, Proper 7The Bible Project--Bible Project's video overview of 1 Samuel--Bible Project's video overview of 2 Corinthians--Bible Project's video on the parables of Jesus2:06 Collect 2:36 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 22:57 Psalm 9:9-2027:28  2 Corinthians 6:1-1336:57  Mark 4:35-51 Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

1. An Instructive Question to Jesus2. A Wonderful Answer From Jesus3. A Tender Assurance by Jesus

There are so many wonderful things about being a mom - but there are difficult things too. Many moms, especially moms of younger kids, sift through many insecurities and anxieties every single day. Today's episode of Doable Discipleship is designed to offer encouragement to all of the moms out there who face insecurities in their motherhood. In this episode you will hear some moms share insecurities that they struggle with, and then you will hear responses from mentor moms who have walked through those struggles themselves and can offer helpful perspective and encouragement. Think of today's episode like you get to sit in on a mentoring session for moms. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Saddleback Church Content Development Pastor Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 370 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts. Mentor Moms in this episode: Stacie Wood, Jeni Baker, Julie Chung, Meaghan Grider, Andrea Minor, and Linda Tokar. Resources From This Episode: Prayers for an unsaved child: 1. John 6:44 – Pray that God draws them to Jesus2. Jeremiah 29:13 – Pray they seek God with their whole heart3. 2 Corinthians 4:4 – Pray that God would open their eyes from blindness4. Romans 10:17 – Pray they would hear and believe the Word of God5. Acts 1:8 – Pray that God sends others like me to boldly share the Gospel with them6. John 16:8 – Pray that the Holy Spirit convicts them of sin7. Acts 3:19 – Pray they turn from their sin8. Romans 10:9 – Pray they accept Jesus as Savior and Lord9. 2 Corinthians 5:15 – Pray they choose to live for Christ and not themselvesPrayers for a Saved Child:1.Colossians 1:9-10 - That God would give them wisdom and understanding.2. Colossians 1:11-12 - That God would strengthen them with His power and give them the patience and endurance they need and that they would be filled with joy.3. Isaiah 41:10 - That they would remember that God is always with them and will protect and defend them.4. Philippians 1:6 - That they would be patient with themselves when they make a mistake, remembering that God will be working on them the rest of their lives… and they can trust Him to finish what He started. 5. Proverbs 3:5-6 - That they would learn to trust the Lord and his direction in their lives.6. Ephesians 5:15-18 - That they would live lives surrendered to the Holy Spirit.7. Philippians 2:2-5 - That they would learn to love, live, serve and sacrifice like Jesus did.  8. Galatians 5:22-23 - That God would grow the fruit of the spirit in their lives.  Related Doable Discipleship Episodes:Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Relationships - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5zKpa7Cb-8Living a Non-Anxious Life - https://youtu.be/DPwC3I77F8EThe Burden & Gift of Living - https://youtu.be/VP6kHyBUpP4

Becoming a believer; follower of Jesus Christ, isn't just about transformation but also transition. We no longer perceive and practice life from a position where we're in control of all we have. Instead, it's life under new management, governed by God's presence & influence. Because God created us where living under His management is the ONLY way to stay on top; get the most of everything in our lives.Focus Scriptures:Psalm 31:14-15Ephesians 5:1; 5:14-17How to give God my time:1. Imitate the life of Jesus2. Investigate before committing3. Operate from an eternal perspective4. Concentrate on doing God's willThis week's challenge:Read Ephesians 5:1-20 (2x)Memorize Ephesians 5:15-16Pray over each area of your lifeJournal & record God's words to you and your attitude about this area. Which area is your strongest & weakest?Share this message

1. The QUESTION that is put to Jesus2. The CONDITION that is known by Jesus3. The ILLUSTRATION that is used by Jesus

1. Jesus came to save sinners      -Don't miss the mission of Jesus      -Don't miss the message of Jesus2. Jesus is Lord3. Jesus is Savior4. Jesus is Worthy

Sermon Theme: Jesus Anointed by Mary in Bethany1. An expression of Mary's love to Jesus2. Misunderstood by the disciples of Jesus3. Explained by Jesus Himself

Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5:21–43 (Listen)Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus's Daughter21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 And he went with him.And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. 25 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, 26 and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. 28 For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” 29 And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” 31 And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?'” 32 And he looked around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing1 what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus2 saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. 43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.Footnotes[1] 5:36 Or ignoring; some manuscripts hearing [2] 5:38 Greek he(ESV)

Mark 5:21-43 Mark 5:21–43 (Listen)Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus's Daughter21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” 24 And he went with him.And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. 25 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, 26 and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. 28 For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” 29 And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” 31 And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?'” 32 And he looked around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” 36 But overhearing1 what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” 37 And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus2 saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. 43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.Footnotes[1] 5:36 Or ignoring; some manuscripts hearing [2] 5:38 Greek he(ESV)

SLIDE APOSTOLIC EXILES - QR/NOTESSLIDE The Kingdom Suffers ViolenceSCRIPTURE: Matthew 11:12 (ESV) From the days of John theBaptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.● biazo: forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/somethingPRAYERRecap:Two Kingdoms: Kingdom Of Heaven & Kingdoms Of This WorldWe focused on the Kingdom of HeavenSLIDE The Kingdom Established Eternally, Extended to EarthSLIDE Unknown Events Brought Chaos To Earth/KingdomSLIDE Earth Was Reformed With A Renewed Kingdom Presence● Genesis 1:3-2:3 - 7 Days Of Creation● Genesis 1:26 (ESV) Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over... every ... thing ...on the earth.”● Genesis 2:8 (ESV) And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed.● Genesis 1:28 (ESV) “Be fruitful and multiply and fill (replenish) the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over ... every living thing that moves on the earth.” (not just Eden)ADAM Was Heaven's Apostle To Earth:representative, messenger, ambassador, colonizer, king by proxySLIDE The Other Kingdom's King Attacked The Kingdom/Garden● Genesis 3:1 (ESV) Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?”● Genesis 3:4 (ESV) But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.● Genesis 3:6 (ESV) So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.SLIDEThe Garden/KIngdom Suffered Violence● biazo: forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/something● 2 Corinthians 11:3 (ESV) ...the serpent (disguised) deceived Eve by his cunning (the art of doing something with a high level of craftiness and skill)... ○ Revelation 12:9 - the deceiver of the whole world ○ Revelation 20:3 - the deceiver of the nations ○ False Propaganda● 2 Corinthians 11:14 (ESV) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises (to change one's appearance) himself as an angel of light (sagad - to prostrate in worship to God)SLIDE: SATAN'S VISIT WAS NOT AN OPPORTUNISTIC TRICK.Satan's visit was an intensely violent attack (forceful behavior intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone/something) against the Kingdom's Presence on Earth, the Kingdom's Apostolic Leader (representative, messenger, ambassador, colonizer, king by proxy), the Kingdom's Citizens (Eve & children), the Kingdom's Mission on Earth (God's command to be fruitful, multiply, fill (replenish) the earth, subdue it, have dominion over EVERY living thing (including Satan) that moves on the earth (not just within Eden), and ultimately the King Himself. IT'S THE SAME VIOLENT ATTACK. YOU ARE ADAM.SLIDE: 7 Contemporary Violent Garden Attacks1. “In the beginning, God” ○ the violent attack against the reality of God/His Kingdom ○ Attack on God, not on all gods. ○ We have to respect all religions, ○ Fashionable to attack Judaism/Christianity ○ Mock Jesus, but not Allah or Muhammad his prophet ○ No limit to using Jesus as a curse word ○ Mental Health Facilities - people cursing Jesus2. “And God said, “Let there be...” ○ the violent attack on the creative work of God to establish Heaven/Earth ○ Mathematical impossibility: right time, place, chemicals, for us to have the exact gravity to stick to earth, -but not so much that our blood isn't trapped in our ankles. ○ Science ignored - Laws of Entropy ○ Intelligent Design ignored3. “He said to the woman...” ○ The violent attack focused on God's Apostles ○ God has apostolic people, alway under attack ○ The Jewish Nation historically, Auschwitz and today ○ Christianity historically, Nero, and today ○ Why were riots allowed but church gatherings closed. ○ Why were liquor/cannabis stores open, not churches? ○ Football continues, but not prayer meetings4. “Did God actually say” ○ the violent attack focused on reGod/King's Word ○ Why is the Bible so heavily mocked and every other publication promoted ○ School literature selections5. “God created man in his image... male and female ○ The violent attack on God implanted identity attack on God's role in conception ■ The premise that it is just a biology ○ The attack on identity ■ God's image bearer ■ Apostolic purpose ○ The reality of male/female ■ Gender confusion shows up through many different vehicles but those are disguises. It's always an attack on the Kingdom ○ The beauty of complementary roles of man woman6. “Man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” ○ the violent attack against covenantal marriage ○ Biblical Marriage covenant between three entities ○ Civil unions are not Biblical Marriages7. “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth ○ the violent attack against procreation that has defined Kingdom purposes ■ The attack comes in all sorts of disguises but ultimately this is the violent attack of all attacks. ■ Violence focused on God's Apostles before they have their intended impact. ■ Violence via: abortion or miscarriage ■ Abortion is modern day Molech worship: the promise of a better life if we kill the child. ■ Having kids is viewed as as negative ■ Large families are mocked, traditionally celebrated ■ LIES: the earth can't support it ■ LIES: what kind of evil brings a child into this suffering ■ LIES: we can't afford that ■ Ploy to keep kingdom expansion limited

Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1–20 (Listen) Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon 5:1 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.1 2 And when Jesus2 had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. 3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain, 4 for he had often been bound with shackles and chains, but he wrenched the chains apart, and he broke the shackles in pieces. No one had the strength to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones. 6 And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him. 7 And crying out with a loud voice, he said, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” 8 For he was saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!” 9 And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” 10 And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the country. 11 Now a great herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, 12 and they begged him, saying, “Send us to the pigs; let us enter them.” 13 So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out and entered the pigs; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the sea. 14 The herdsmen fled and told it in the city and in the country. And people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed3 man, the one who had had the legion, sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 16 And those who had seen it described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed man and to the pigs. 17 And they began to beg Jesus4 to depart from their region. 18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. 19 And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone marveled. Footnotes [1] 5:1 Some manuscripts Gergesenes; some Gadarenes [2] 5:2 Greek he; also verse 9 [3] 5:15 Greek daimonizomai (demonized); also verses 16, 18; elsewhere rendered oppressed by demons [4] 5:17 Greek him (ESV)

Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1–20 (Listen) Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon 5:1 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.1 2 And when Jesus2 had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. 3 He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain, 4 for he had often been bound with shackles and chains, but he wrenched the chains apart, and he broke the shackles in pieces. No one had the strength to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones. 6 And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him. 7 And crying out with a loud voice, he said, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me.” 8 For he was saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!” 9 And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” 10 And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the country. 11 Now a great herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, 12 and they begged him, saying, “Send us to the pigs; let us enter them.” 13 So he gave them permission. And the unclean spirits came out and entered the pigs; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea and drowned in the sea. 14 The herdsmen fled and told it in the city and in the country. And people came to see what it was that had happened. 15 And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed3 man, the one who had had the legion, sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 16 And those who had seen it described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed man and to the pigs. 17 And they began to beg Jesus4 to depart from their region. 18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. 19 And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone marveled. Footnotes [1] 5:1 Some manuscripts Gergesenes; some Gadarenes [2] 5:2 Greek he; also verse 9 [3] 5:15 Greek daimonizomai (demonized); also verses 16, 18; elsewhere rendered oppressed by demons [4] 5:17 Greek him (ESV)

We're wrapping up our Bible Highlight Reel series today, as we look at the book of Isaiah and specifically, at chapters 52 and 53. In this chapter, as we are reminded of Israel's exile, that God has not abandoned them. In the midst of this, Isaiah introduces a new character to the story via prophecy: the promise of a suffering servant. In this episode, Nicole and Rachel discuss: 1. How we know that this prophecy is about Jesus2. Why this passage can be hard for us to read and really think through3. Why this is a central passage for entering into Advent (which means "waiting") Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Christ the Cornerstone- 1 Peter 2:4-8Notes:________________1) ____________________________________________ of Jesus2) ____________________________________________ of Jesus3) ________________________________________ through Jesus4) __________________________________________ over Jesus • What is God doing through Christ? What do we learn about the privilege and purpose of the church from this text?• Why do people find Christ and the Gospel offensive?• How does this passage help Christians endure suffering now?Other passages to consider: Ps 118:22-24; Isa 8:11-15; 28:14-16; Mt 7:24-27; 16:13-20; 21:42-46; Acts 4:8-12; 1 Cor 3:16-17; 14:24-25; Eph 2:13-22.

1. A crying woman and a silent Jesus2. A worshipping woman and a refusing Jesus3. A humble woman and a praising Jesus

1. A crying woman and a silent Jesus2. A worshipping woman and a refusing Jesus3. A humble woman and a praising Jesus

1. Little children brought to Jesus2. Little children forbidden to come to Jesus3. Little children yet blessed by Jesus

1. Little children brought to Jesus2. Little children forbidden to come to Jesus3. Little children yet blessed by Jesus

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: Believers Find Hope In Christ's Return 1. Focus on Jesus2. Trust in Jesus3. Wait for Jesus4. Reign with Jesus

Our Vision: to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world.Mathew 5: 14-161. It take truth AND grace to shine like Jesus2. Humility opens the floodgates of graceOur Mission: to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ

1. the grave opened to Jesus2. seeking Jesus3. a risen Jesus4. telling about Jesus5. a promised Jesus

1. the grave opened to Jesus2. seeking Jesus3. a risen Jesus4. telling about Jesus5. a promised Jesus

Sermon Title: The Passion and the PromisePreacher: Jeremy Deck Three statements about the gospel… 1. The Gospel Summarized (v. 16)—John offers a short summary of the good news of Jesus2. The Gospel Clarified (vv. 17–18)—As with all short summaries, this one leaves us with some questions and John immediately clarifies what's at the center of Jesus' ministry3. The Gospel Illustrated (vv. 19–21)—John employs the use of a metaphor to make sure his readers understand ***John Series Resources*** Primary Commentaries: Don Carson, The Gospel According to John (The Pillar New Testament Commentary) F.F. Bruce, The Gospel of John: A Verse by Verse Exposition Grant Osborne, John Verse by Verse (Osborne New Testament Commentaries) Devotional Resources/Further Study: Josh Moody, John 1-12 For You (God's Word for You) Justin Buzzard, Knowing the Bible: John (TGC Courses on the Bible) www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/knowing-bible-john/#week-1-overview To learn more about Gospel Life Church visit https://www.gospellifemn.org.

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek exists to make disciples who love God and love others. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: The Birth Of Jesus Is The True Miracle Of Christmas1. We celebrate the knowability of Jesus2. We celebrate the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus3. We celebrate the supremacy of Jesus4. We celebrate the life-giving power of Jesus5. We celebrate the victorious light of Jesus

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BIG IDEA: Jesus wisely shows forth the truth and power of God.OUTLINE:1. The Wisdom of Jesus2. The Wonder of Resurrection3. The Word of TruthRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Commentaries by Stein, Edwards, Strauss; Marriage Is Built To End by Greg Lanier

1. Hear about Jesus2. You are drawn to Him3. Take action today4. The Alpha and the Omega Jesus Christ!

1. A Christian man is watchful.     A. Discipline your eyes     B. Live in God's Word     C. Live for Jesus2. A Christian man is grounded.3. A Christian man is courageous.4. A Christian man is strong.5. A Christian man is loving.

If only you knew the Gift of God!• “Living water”?• Satisfaction?• Cleansing?• Eternal life?• The Holy Spirit?• True, spiritual worship?1. What Jesus gives to us: Not just benefits, but a bridegroomThe Gift: Christ himself, though his Spirit, with every blessing in his hands• Christ alone possesses the Spirit “without measure”, and every gift of the Father is placed in his hands (3:34-35)• God himself is “living water” his people need (Jer 2:13)• Drink from Christ, receive the living water of his Spirit (7:37, 39)So What: No a ‘second blessing', but more of Jesus2. What Jesus wants for us: Not just mercy, but a marriageA thirst we never knew we had: a temple for honest sinners to worship in

Sanctuary House Church Just Jesus Pt. 5 | Our Response MattersScripture | Mark 1 v. 35-45Notes from Sermon:1.) The Mistakes We MakeAssuming with JesusDemanding with JesusClumsy with Jesus2.) The Marvel of Jesus' Response Grace allow us to still know he's proud of me, patient with me and takes pleasure in me.

There are a host of outstanding resources in the Wesleyan holiness tradition. Chris Lohrstorfer and I attempted to boil down a top ten list of books in the holiness tradition. You can find a link to this podcast here.  YouTubeAudio PodcastApple Podcast Here's our list and links you can find to these books:  10. Chris Lohrstorfer, Learning to Breathe9. Kevin Watson, Perfect Love8. Andrew Murray, Be Perfect7. Keith Drury, Holiness for Ordinary People6. Timothy Tennent, The Call to Holiness5. John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy4. John Waldron, The Privilege of All Believers3. Dennis Kinlaw, Let's Start with Jesus2. Samuel Logan Brengle, The Guest of the Soul1. John Wesley, Scripture Way of Salvation A FREE RESOURCE FOR MINISTRY – By signing up for my email list, you can get a four-page PDF document - A Guide for Exegetical Preparation for Preaching and Teaching. Sign up here.Today's episode is brought to you by two sponsors:  Bill Roberts is a financial advisor, who has been serving the retirement planning and investment needs of individuals, families, non-profits, and churches for 25 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner and accredited investment fiduciary. Bill specializes in working with Salvation Army employees and officers by helping them realize their financial goals. You can find out more about Bill's business at www.WilliamHRoberts.com AND Wesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in getting going deeper in your faith, check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.edu  

Isak Pretorius, Sohn von Peter und Ann Pretorius, den Gründern von Joint Aid Management, ermutigt uns, unseren Glauben zu aktivieren:1. Hast Du die richtige Wahrnehmung von Jesus2. Jesus ist die Quelle der Kraft3. Glaube braucht Glaube4. Glaube braucht Mut5. Mach weiter, weiterzumachen

Luke 10:38-42Busyness holds me back from hearing God.Busyness makes me anxious.I need to reorient my attention onto Jesus.2 Applications:1. Make Time for Jesus2. What Does Jesus Want for Me?For more info on Redemption City Church you can go to our website.If you'd like to connect with us further, please fill out a Connection Card and one of our staff will get in touch with you. 

Wise Words For A Hurting Church: Our Future BodiesPastor Jay Childs | 1 Corinthians 151. The Resurrection of Jesus2. The Resurrection of the Dead3. The Resurrection of Our Bodies

Today's four-letter word is FULL.  We are called to be FULL of the Holy Spirit but how can we be full of something we don't understand? In the book “Forgotten God” Francis Chan argues that most Christians never think about the Holy Spirit. What are your thoughts about his statement? Let's look at this Forgotten part of God- Who is the Holy Spirit?Chan looks at 7 Characteristics of the Holy Spirit:  1.      The Holy Spirit is a person- Matthew 28:19- He has a name and works alongside God and Jesus2.      The Holy Spirit is God- Acts 5:3-4 The Spirit and God are interchangeable. So when we forget about the Holy Spirit, we forget about God. 3.      The Holy Spirit is eternal and holy John 14:16; Romans 1:4 - Our bodies are temples for the Holy Spirit4.      The Holy Spirit has His own mind and prays for us Romans 8:27 - Even when we don't know how to pray the Holy Spirit prays for us. a.       Have you ever not been able to pray?  5.      The Holy Spirit has emotions: Ephesians 4:30 - Our sin causes Him pain.6.      The Holy Spirit has His own desires and will- 1 Corinthians 12:11 - He is the one who chooses the gifts that we need to accomplish His plans. 7.      The Holy Spirit is Omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient - We should be in awe of Him and worship Him That's all great, but how do we know we are promised the Holy Spirit?Acts 1:8: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”Acts 4:31: After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.Romans 8:11: And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.Scripture says we need to be FILLED with the Holy Spirit (not partly, not somewhat, etc.) but completely FULL. Galatians 5:16-23: So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[a] you want.  But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.What keeps you from being full?What does the Holy Spirit want from you right now?  How can you cooperate with Him in His work? 

1. David is a picture or foreshadow of Jesus2. David was a great king3. Jesus is a greater king

Sermon Outline:The Beatitudes are the Happy...1. Portrait of Jesus2. Promise of Blessing3. Path of Peace

Episode Notes: in this episode we look at how God shines a light to show the way for our moral behavior. When we follow this light and keep ourselves “unstained by the world”, our light shines out for all to see.TAKEAWAYS:1. Even though we are all of a fallen nature, and will always fall short. Our strength comes from striving for the example of Jesus2. To build our own character further, it's best to quiet ourselves and focus on listening to God and letting the hearing influence our actions.3. The grace in the situation is that no matter how many times we fail, God will always give us another chance.RESOURCES:Luke 8:16Deuteronomy 4Mark 9:7

Blasphemy Alert: The Lost Tomb of Jesus2/25/2007 external link to http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/tomb/about/about.htmlIn this Audio teaching we will explore the unimaginable heresy that the Discovery Channel will be airing this coming Sunday Marc...