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Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 'And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment. "And the second, like it, is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:29-31; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Leviticus 19:18) |
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All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:16, 17) |
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What do you really know about the one you worship? We can learn more about our
Creator by studying his attributes in scripture. His names and titles can give
us much additional insight into the greatness of our God
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Trini-Bini-Uni-tarianism - Which? What is the relationship of Jesus Christ (Yeshua haMeshiach) with God the Father? Are they and the Holy Spirit one? Is Jesus described in the Old Testament? You need to know. |
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What is the true relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ? Are they the same being or are they part of a holy triad? The truth is plain to see in the pages of your Bible but do you know the real story? Be prepared for something in scripture you haven't seen before.
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There are many types of stones, not just in composition but also in function. Some are a stumbling stone; others can be the foundation of buildings. What kind of stone is your religion? What did Christ mean when He said to Peter, "on this rock I will build My church?"
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Previously, we looked into Righteousness by Works. Now look at righteousness from the perspective of righteousness by faith or righteousness by trust. I think trust might be a more appropriate and meaningful term.
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Paul stressed grace but James, John,
Peter and even Paul taught the fundamentals of works. Were these concepts in
conflict? How can such apparent contradiction be reconciled? Learn how one forms
the basis for the expansion of the other.
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Did the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles do away with the teachings of ancient Judaism? That's what mainstream “Christian” churches seem to teach. That has been challenged by the Messianics and, as it turns out, by the Bible itself which teach that the Old Testament has not been replaced by the New Testament.
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Is there another side to slavery which you haven't seen in the movies? The patriarchs of the Bible were slave owners but they lived by God's law concerning slaves. God spoke of slavery being beneficial to the poor. What do you know about that different type of slavery?
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For Israelites who sold themselves into slavery, there was a way out in God's government. There was a redemption price that could be paid by the kinsman redeemer. The physical laws God established foreshadowed a much greater plan for all mankind. Do you know it?
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The third commandment condemns misusing our heavenly Father's name but misusing His name has become common practice. There is a lot more to this commandment than not swearing. This sermon describes how today's society routinely breaks this commandment.
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Acts 2 describes this day, Pentecost or Shavuot (Weeks) in Hebrew, as the day in which the Holy Spirit was given to the followers of our Messiah to enable us to obey and yearn to obey the law, not to replace the law.
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The God of the Old Testament is often portrayed as harsh and unforgiving compared to a loving God in the New Testament. Are there two different Gods with two different personalities or is there another side to God we neglect to see. What is the truth about the compassionate God? |
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Most people talk about having faith but do you know what faith really is? It's more than just a hope of future action. It is solid trust in God to do what he said he would do. Do you have the trust to fully depend on God? |
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Mercy and Grace Newly
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Do you know the difference between mercy and grace? Grace is unmerited pardon or forgiveness from God beyond what we deserve. Mercy is the attitude of forgiveness but it's more than just attitude. Do you know how to grow in grace and mercy?
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"...whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." The Bible contains a lot of text about the necessity of replacing vanity with humility. This sermon gives us five steps toward achieving humility.
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Forgiveness Newly
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Many religions say we are to forgive others. Do you have to be willing to dispense forgiveness in order to receive it? What does God expect of us? How does God forgive? How often should we forgive?
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As we enter the Passover season, many of our minds are on the resurrection of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. What does His resurrection demonstrate for all who die? This sermon will make the connection and tie the resurrection to His soon-coming Kingdom. |
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Prayer is a part of almost all religions but what do you really know about prayer? This sermon describes four aspects of effective Christian prayer: How to pray, When to pray, Where to pray, and Why we pray.
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What is the purpose of baptism in the Christian Church? Learn about the process of baptism, its origin, its meaning, and what it accomplishes. Yes, baptism is a physical act but does it also have a spiritual purpose and does it picture something greater yet to come?
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Who are the Sons of God? The New Testament demonstrates that God's purpose for Christians is for them to become Sons of God. As early as Genesis, Sons of God are mentioned, however, who they are seems to change during different eras of Biblical history.
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The traditional religious holidays of Christmas and Easter celebrate the birth, death, and resurrection of a King but what do you know about the rest of the story? What is the destiny of his kingdom and what is our destiny as his servants? |
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