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Dedicated Disciples

5/11/2016

After his love for Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul could not find enough words to express his appreciation for his fellow workers in ministry. Dollars and Divine Appointments mean nothing without dedicated workers. The church's greatest treasure will always be people - people dedicated to loving Jesus with their whole hearts. Here in 1 Corinthians 16, Paul lists several individuals who played an important role among the 1st Century churches. Including Paul, we have eight individuals whose relationship with the church serves as a model for dedicated discipleship. The two we will look at today are Timothy and Apollos.

- First Corinthians 16:10-12 -

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Divine Appointments - Part 2

5/1/2016

Fear is powerful. Paralyzing. Debilitating. It separates us from God's blessings, and keeps us from where we need to be. As real as it is, compared to the power of God's truth, it has only the power we give it.

- First Corinthians 16:5-9 -

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Money Matters - Part 2

4/17/2016

As we start First Corinthians chapter 16, we will talk about three things; dollars, divine appointments, and dedicated believers. This is part two of our series on stewardship.

- First Corinthians 16:1-4 -

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Money Matters

4/10/2016

As we start First Corinthians chapter 16, we will talk about three things; dollars, divine appointments, and dedicated believers. Today we learn about collecting for the saints (Dollars).

- First Corinthians 16:1-4 -

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The Death of Death

11/29/2015

The reason why death no longer defines us is not because the law was changed to accommodate our sinful behavior, but because the requirements of the law were fulfilled in Jesus.

- First Corinthians 15:50-58 -

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Resurrection Realities

11/22/2015

In this section of First Corinthians, after Paul has reaffirmed the truth of the resurrection, there were no doubt questions on resurrection bodies; if a child dies, will they remain a child in heaven? Will we recognize others? What does a seed have to do with resurrection?

- First Corinthians 15:35-49 -

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Baptism for the Dead

11/15/2015

In today's message, we tackle the concept of baptizing those that are already dead. Although mentioned in one verse, what does the Bible really say about this practice?

- First Corinthians 15:29-33 -

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A Tale of Two Men

11/8/2015

Christ's Resurrection guarantees that the descendants of Adam who submit to God in saving faith will enjoy eternal life.

- First Corinthians 15:20-28 -

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The Hope of Suffering - Part 2

11/1/2015

In a continuation of last week's message, we learn more about the resurrection and why it is a foundational principle. As Paul mentioned about his suffering and his life, without the hope of the resurrection, his life and the preaching of the Gospel would be in vain.

- First Corinthians 15:1-19 -

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The Hope of Suffering

10/25/2015

Continuing with "the basics" of the Gospel, today we learn more about the resurrection and why it is a foundational principle. As Paul mentioned about his suffering and his life, without the hope of the resurrection, his life and the preaching of the Gospel would be in vain.

- First Corinthians 15:1-19 -

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First Things First

10/18/2015

After passages in First Corinthians on subjects as different as spiritual gifts, marriage, liberty and others, Paul gets back to the basics - the Gospel. We should always remember to keep first things first. Doctrine? Important, to be sure. But the Gospel's simplicity is our foundation.
- First Corinthians 15 -

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Men and Women in Worship

8/23/2015

From Prophesy to tongues to where men and women fit into the church - it's a good thing First Corinthians doesn't have any "difficult" passages . . .

In this message, we learn about how men and women have equal rights, but different roles in the church.

- First Corinthians 14 -

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The Trouble With Tongues - Part 2

8/18/2015

This is part two on the subject of tongues. In this message we learn about the importance of order in worship, and where tongues fit into that order.

- First Corinthians 14 -

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The Trouble With Tongues

8/9/2015

Having just finished the section on prophesy in First Corinthians 14, we now tackle another "easy" concept - speaking in tongues. Today we learned that we must approach "tongues" through the lens of God's Word, not through man's experience. Tongues today are for the edification of the speaker, not those around them. We were also told to remember that it is not through speaking in tongues that we injure each other or the Church - we seem to do that just fine with English.

- First Corinthians 14 -

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Pursuing the Prophetic

8/2/2015

We had a different service this morning to close out the first half of First Corinthians 14; A panel discussion where our three pastors answered questions on prophetic words in the church today, such as, "How do I know if what is on my heart is prophetic or just emotion?" or "How do we determine if the utterances are false?"

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A Prophetic People

7/12/2015

Continuing our series on Prophesy, we learn more on what a prophetic people look like.

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Why Prophecy Matters

7/5/2015

Continuing in Chapter 14, we learn more about why prophesy matters. There are three areas where and why it is important; it builds up those who receive it, it provides the necessary exhortation we need, and it brings consolation.

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- First Corinthians 14:1-5 -

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Prophesying Part 2

6/28/2015

We continue to learn more in First Corinthians chapter 14 on prophesying. After love, the most important gift is prophesying. Why? What is it? Why is prophesying so important in the local church? Who in the church can prophesy? Is prophesy only for events of the future? Listen as we continue this important chapter.

- First Corinthians 14 -

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Prophesying

6/14/2015

As we start First Corinthians chapter 14 we come to prophesying. After love, the most important gift is prophesying. Why? What is it? Why is prophesying so important in the local church? Who in the church can prophesy? Is prophesy only for events of the future? Listen as we start this important chapter.

- First Corinthians 14 -

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Love Never Fails

6/7/2015

As we wrap up chapter 13 of First Corinthians, we once again restate what love is and is not. While Paul describes what love is and is not using 15 verbs, we may be tempted to view love as something we do. However, we are reminded in the first few verses that no matter how much you do, without love it means nothing.

- First Corinthians 13 -

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The Road Less Traveled

5/31/2015

As we continue in the Love chapter of First Corinthians, we focus today on one word: Forgiveness. Some translations say "Keeps no record of wrongs" but is that all forgiveness is? Is it a passive ignoring of the event, or is something more active required of us? Forgiveness is not indifference. Loving confrontation is sometimes required.

- First Corinthians 13 -

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Defining Love - Part 2

5/24/2015

Last time in First Corinthians 13, we learned a few of the things that love was demonstrated through - patience and kindness. Today we learned about a few things that love was not - envious and prideful.

- First Corinthians 13 -

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Defining Love

5/10/2015

Of the 15 verbs used to define and describe love in First Corinthians, the first two are active and passive. Patience requires being passive - well past the point in which another might snap. Kindness, however, requires action. How do these seemingly opposite terms come together to define love? Listen to this week's message from our continuing series.

- First Corinthians 13: 1-7 -

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Defining Grace - Part 2

4/26/2015

Part 2 on defining grace. Pastor Darrell again touches on how love is so important, that without it even the best of intentions, the best gifts, the best acts of service fail to enhance the kingdom of God.

- First Corinthians 13 -

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Body Life

3/8/2015

Moving on from spiritual gifts, we now look at the parts of the body of Christ. Both of these seemingly different topics have the same message - unity. Even though we may have different gifts, or are a different part of the body, we together are all one. Our differences and our gifts are not meant to divide us, but to diversify and unify us for one purpose - spreading the Gospel.

- 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 -

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Dedicated Disciples

Divine Appointments - Part 2

Money Matters - Part 2

Money Matters

The Death of Death

Resurrection Realities

Baptism for the Dead

A Tale of Two Men

The Hope of Suffering - Part 2

The Hope of Suffering

First Things First

Men and Women in Worship

The Trouble With Tongues - Part 2

The Trouble With Tongues

Pursuing the Prophetic

A Prophetic People

Why Prophecy Matters

Prophesying Part 2

Prophesying

Love Never Fails

The Road Less Traveled

Defining Love - Part 2

Defining Love

Defining Grace - Part 2

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