Rescued by Truth: Week 52
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A difficult and challenging message, this week we address the reality of hell. Hell is not a topic of regular conversation, yet the reality of hell is true. Therefore, it is essential we understand the consequences of our beliefs, our actions, and our behaviors, and that we understand what the future holds. The Bible teaches we have only two destinies: With God (heaven) - or - Apart from Him (hell). Which destiny are we living for?
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Two Year Gospel Study Week 104
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The Gospel of John Week 26 Scripture: John 20:19 - 21:25. Today’s study will conclude our two year study of the Gospels with a dramatic and amazing ending. We begin with John 20:19, it is the first day of the week (Sunday) and the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly Jesus was standing among them saying “Peace be with you.” This is a phrase in English that sounds so common, like “have a good day.” But in Hebrew it carries much more meaning. Shalom (peace) more than just an absence of conflict or warfare, it refers to all creation - it...
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Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas!
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Christmas Message
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Merry Christmas!
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Christmas Eve Message
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Merry Christmas!
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Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah - Week 15
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This is the final week in our study of 400 years of Kings and Prophets from Solomon to Jeremiah. King Josiah • Young King seeks God • Spiritual cleansing of Jerusalem • Book of the Law discovered • Reform beyond Judah • Passover observance - King Josiah gives an order to all people to observe God's Passover. This had not been celebrated according to what was written, not even in the days of the judges, nor in the days of any of the kings of...
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The Christmas Story 2
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Merry Christmas!
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The Christmas Story
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Merry Christmas!
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Questions - Week 11: What About the Virgin Birth?
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The message starts with Matthew 1:18 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.” Pastor explores today’s question: “What about the Virgin Birth?” by tackling these 5 questions: ⁃ Is the “Virgin Birth” really that important? ⁃ Why do only Matthew and Luke mention it? ⁃ Couldn’t this have been a later development? ⁃ ...
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Rescued by Truth: Week 51
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Are we recognizing the “signs of the times,” which include things from past, present and future? Pastor Dodge explores three specific and important signs that are apparent, visible and happening today! They remind us that as believers, we need to recognize the “signs of the times” and to be awake (i.e. ready for Christ’s return)!
info_outlineMark 15:22-39. Roman crucifixion; meaning of INRI; Crucifixion in Old Testament prophecy; Sacrifice of Jesus.
This study is an in depth look at Jesus’ crucifixion on Golgotha (Calvary). Pastor shares pictures of the present area of Golgotha and the archeological discoveries that are happening. He explains the true nature of crucifixion: a most brutal, demeaning, ghastly, immoral, unholy, merciless, humiliating method of execution ever devised.
One of the intentions of crucifixion being carried out in such a public place outside the city wall was so that many could see and the goal was to fill people/onlookers with fear. But we read in 1 John 4:18 “...perfect love drives out fear...” This verse shows us the very opposite of the actual intention. What does perfect love look like? Mark chapter 15 lets us know.
Pastor finishes today’s teaching with a look at Jesus’ final words and describes the tearing of the curtain in great detail that brings a clearer understanding of this piece of the crucifixion story that changes everything in our relationship with God the Father. As today’s study ends the curtains are “torn open” at the moment of Jesus’ death giving full access to the presence of God and bringing the event full circle back around to Mark Chapter 1’s description of the heaven’s being “torn open” at Jesus baptism as The Father speaks, “This is My beloved Son.”
The closing words of the chapter show us a picture of the measure of the Father’s love for us through the sacrifice of His Son, Christ Jesus. And now we, like the Centurion say, “Sure this man was the Son of God!”
Additional scripture - Psalm 22
The Gospel of Mark is the first of the 4 Gospels we are studying. The book of Mark highlights and applies the fundamental teachings of the Biblical faith as encountered through the life and teachings of Jesus as written by Mark.
This study is great for large group. small group or home group Bible study.