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Do what is right in God's eyes

Which Is Right In God’s Eyes – Acts 4:18-20

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How do you respond when people challenge your right to share your faith? Peter and John responded that it is better to do what is right in God's eyes.

Introduction to Ephesians

Ephesians: A Brief Introduction

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This brief introduction to Ephesians will share some thoughts about the authorship, dating, audience, and purpose of this profound letter.

They devoted themselves

They Devoted Themselves – Acts 2:42

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What can we learn from the earliest church? They devoted themselves to the Word, to prayer, and to fellowship. What would happen if we did that today?

Death Is Defeated! – Luke 24:5-6

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Death has been our common enemy throughout history. But in Jesus resurrection death is defeated. And all who are "in him" will share his victory over death.

the doctrine of salvation

The Doctrine of Salvation

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The doctrine of salvation encompasses our initial salvation experience, our ongoing walk with Christ, and our final deliverance.

problem of sin

Solving the Problem of Sin – Luke 23:33

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Jesus' opponents thought they were solving a problem by killing Jesus. And they did. In his death, Jesus solved the problems of sin for us.

Weeping over my sin

Weeping Over My Sin – Luke 22:62

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How easy it is to make excuses for my sin. It's not so bad. I deserve some pleasure. God understands. Instead, I should be weeping.

Lift Up Your Heads

Lift Up Your Heads – Luke 21:28

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This world is not our home. So lift up your heads and look to the return of Jesus to rescue us from this world and take us to his kingdom.

Giving to Caesar: the Role of Human Government – Luke 20:25

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What is the role of human government in the life of a believer? Jesus tells us to give to God what is his, and to Caesar what is his.

the stones will cry out

The Stones Will Cry Out – Luke 19:40

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If we are silent and fail to praise God for all he has done in our lives, the stones will cry out; all of creation will praise it's creator. Don't let the stones drown you out.

like a little child

Like a Little Child – Luke 18:17

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How does one receive the Kingdom of God like a little child? Watch a small child at Christmas? Receive the kingdom with joy and excitement.

Remember Lot's wife

Remember Lot’s Wife – Luke 17:28-33

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If Jesus were to call you home today, would you go willingly and gladly? Or would you want to hang around longer? Remember Lot's wife!