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Fear, Uncertainty, and Hope

Conrad Hilario
Psalms 23:1-6

Crisis brings biblical passages to life. Many are living in fear and uncertainty, as the pandemic threatens and disrupts our lives. It is a good time to reflect on a familiar passage--Psalm 23--and hear what it says about fear, uncertainty, and hope.

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Finding Peace: Anxiety

Scott Risley
Psalms 23:1-6

Our culture today is experiencing an epidemic of anxiety and depression. Recent clinical findings agree with the Bible about many of the causes and treatments for anxiety. However, according the the Bible, the starting place for true and lasting peace is in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Finding Peace: Anxiety

Conrad Hilario
Psalms 23:1-6

Our culture is in the midst of an anxiety epidemic. When we review research on the topic, we see that many of the findings line up remarkable well with Biblical wisdom in regards to both the causes and treatments for anxiety. However, only in the Bible do we find the fundamental first step toward finding peace: a relationship with Jesus Christ.\r\n

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Jesus' Provision for Our Deepest Needs: Rest

Paul Alexander
Matthew 11:28

Jesus says, ?Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.? When we entrust ourselves to him and draw near in dependence, Jesus offers to give us rest from burdens such as regret, anxiety, lostness, and a parched soul.

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The Bread of Life

Ryan Lowery
John 6:1-68

The spiritual reality is most important. Humans want physical safety, comfort, and autonomy. God wants for us to have eternal security, meaning, and community. Some of those who had witnessed Jesus' miracles wrongly assumed that he was performing these signs for entertainment and to meet their desires. Jesus wanted them to see that there is something they need that is far more powerful than the physical: a relationship with God Himself. True followers of Christ should not have conditions on their obedience and commitment to Jesus but are called to trust him fully. God will provide what we need to obey, as we step out to serve Him.

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The Peace of God & The God of Peace

Gary DeLashmutt
Romans 15:13

God promises to give us peace - personal assurance from His Spirit that He is with us and that He will see us through any circumstances in our lives. This peace comes from having a personal relationship with God and continuing to trust Him by focusing on evidence of His goodness and responding properly to anxious thoughts. Through continual practice of these disciplines, Christians can experience God's peace personally and for the rest of their lives as well.

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How to be Rich and Successful

Dennis McCallum
1 Corinthians 13:7-17

Jesus calls believers to fight against worry and being consumed the material cares of the world. Instead, Jesus calls believers to lean on Him as Lord and provider, as we reprioritize our values and goals to reflect His. God not only offers eternal life through Jesus Christ; He also will reward believers who invest in His plans.

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Why Are You Afraid?

Gary DeLashmutt
Mark 4:35-41

In their fear, the disciples jump to conclusions when they are caught in a storm while on a boat with Jesus. After waking him up and accusing him of being apathetic toward them drowning, Jesus calms the storm and asks them, "Why are you afraid?" Sometimes our circumstances or just our minds can lead us to fear to the point where we forgo our faith. While God does not invalidate our fear, He provides us with a response to it that can lead us to real peace.

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What About Wealth?

Jim Leffel
Matthew 6:22-32

Beginning with the parable from Jesus in Luke 12:13-24, we unpack the dangers of materialism and the ever increasing drive for material wealth based on Jesus' assertion in Luke 12:15. The "rich fool" in the parable is shown to have a false sense of security, empty ambition, and a false worldview. The diminishing returns of seeking wealth and material possessions can be replaced by pursuing the commands of Matthew 6:22-32: 1.) don't worry; 2.) seek the kingdom of God; and 3.) invest in worthwhile ends. Includes an on-stage interview with Karl Fox to discuss financial success and trusting God with wealth.

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