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Who Is Jesus?

Jeff Gordon

John 5:1-47

The religious leaders of Jesus' day confront him for working on the Sabbath by healing a disabled man at the Pool of Bethesda. By breaking the sabbath, Jesus claimed equality with God the Father. These leaders rejected Jesus, refused to believe his claims, and warned Jesus that Moses would accuse him. They did not accept his offer to make them well too.

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Being Different

Dennis McCallum

1 John 4:18

Peter urges his audience to love one another deeply from the heart. This love that believers in Christ are able to give out to others is based on what God has given through his Son. Understanding God's self-giving love allows us to be different and not conform to the world's self-serving lifestyle. \r\n

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Wine & Wineskins

Ryan Lowery

Luke 5:27-39

Jesus' followers were often accused of licentiousness by those with a religious mindset because they spent time with sinners and didn't fast. Jesus' response is that on one hand, this is not a time for fasting, but on the other hand, they don't need to fast because they are doing something new. As the wine of God's Truth was being revealed more fully, the methods of conveying that truth needed to change. Modern-day Christians need to be similarly flexible in their methods of conveying truth, without giving up on the core truths.

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Healthy Leadership and Followership

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Paul writes to the Thessalonians about the relationship between God-ordained leadership within the church and the role of those who follow the leadership. Biblical leadership within the church is not only essential, but also should be plural and involves many components, including: 1) serving those within the church through interpersonal interactions; 2) providing spiritual direction on areas within the confines of Biblical mandates; and 3) teaching God's Word in various places with specific application for individuals. Those who are following the direction of spiritual leadership also have responsibilities, including: 1) being responsive to the direction of leadership; 2) regarding Christian leadership as a vital and important work; and 3) supporting the leadership. The key to effective leaders and followers is the love of Jesus Christ.

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3 Priorities That Please God and Fulfill You

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Paul writes to the Thessalonians on ways in which they can live to please God. Three priorities that please God include: 1) getting immersed in Christian community; 2) cultivating quietness before God and giving attention to family; and 3) being financially self-supportive. When Christians are plugged into communities with a healthy investment on Christ-centered relationships, have regular times spent with God and family, and learn to prioritize God's relational priorities while working hard in the workplace, it leads to a fulfilling life that glorifies God.

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Hospitality - How to Make Your Home a Welcoming Place

Patrice McCormac

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

The words entertainment and hospitality are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different from each other. Entertaining seeks to impress and places things before people, causing us to worry about making sure the house is clean and well-decorated. Hospitality puts people before things and is a demonstration of sacrificial love, that we welcome friends and strangers into our home and give generously to them. As we look at the true definition of hospitality, analyze what really makes people feel welcome into a home, and make a plan to get started, we can move toward answering God's call in this area of our lives.

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Adorning the Gospel in Your Community

John Cleary

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Christians are called to follow Jesus' example and stand out as people who represent the gospel. There are many open doors to adorn the gospel through words and deeds, and doing so glorifies God. This can be applied in neighborhoods, jobs, agencies, and even city-wide situations.

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Christian Discipleship Relationships

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Paul writes to the Thessalonians about their relationship, giving insight into what Christian discipleship relationships look like. From Paul's time with the Thessalonians, there were three crucial components of relationships meant to promote spiritual maturity: 1) the message - that through understanding the gospel, people become convinced and mature Christians; 2) the motives of relating with one another to please God, not people; and 3) the manner in which our relationships look like. These elements are critical to adopt if we wish to be successful in discipleship relationships that God provides for us to invest in.\r\n

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Keys to Healthy Home Group Meetings

Gary DeLashmutt

Acts 2:42

Paul in his letter to the Corinthians gives five keys to having a healthy home group meeting: 1) it requires people who have made a commitment to gather regularly; 2) expect Christ to be present and active in your meeting; 3) seek to edify your brothers and your sisters; 4) pray aloud and prophesy; 5) invite guests and trust that God will speak to them.

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