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Ruts to Avoid When Leading Small Group Discussions
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At Calvary Monterey, we emphasize our small group ministry, believing it necessary for Christians to gather together outside of the large weekend meeting. Though Sundays are of immense importance, nothing can replace the wonderful one to another ministry that occurs when we get together in small groups.
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What Hour Did You Show Up?
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Jesus, the master storyteller, spoke of a fictitious vineyard. The owner hired day laborers at different times throughout the day. Some were hired in the morning, some at lunch, and some in the afternoon. Some were even hired shortly before quitting time.
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Good Parenting Recognizes the Human Condition
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Proverbs is a highly parental book. Much of it was written by a father to his son. For this reason, much of the book is solid “Dad advice.” In this proverb, the father tells his son not to be “envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,” followed by his reasons for such an exhortation.
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Faith Clings to Greater Blood
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Plague after plague rained down on Egypt. God made it obvious; He was the God of the Hebrews. His judgment released upon the Egyptian gods and their worshipers, and the Israelite people were saved. Still, Pharaoh would not soften his stance, and instead hardened his heart. God respected his decision, hardening his heart for him. Like an immovable stone, Pharaoh's mind was made. He would not let the people go.
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How Your Future Resurrection Can Impact Your Today
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Christ’s resurrection secured the future resurrection of his people. Believers have hope and confidence and surety and resolve that their bodies will experience redemption. We will put off the man of dust and put on the man of heaven. We will be remade, renewed, reformed in the image of our resurrected Savior.
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From Groans to Glory
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The creation can't wait for this all to end. It was subjected to futility because of sin. It groans for its redemption. But creation isn't the only one who groans. So do we, those of us who've tasted the firstfruits of the Spirit.
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See and Taste the Power of God
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Northern Israel, during a time of egregious apostasy against God, blamed the drought and despair and death on God. He was, in their minds, to blame.
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Battling Creeping Unbelief
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Creeping, slowly and steadily, unbelief was ready to pounce on the early Jewish believers. They were, after all, outcasts in their culture, for their acceptance of Jesus as Messiah made them different, societal pariahs. So the author of Hebrews compared their generation to Moses'.
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Jesus Made A Loving Family
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Against this backdrop of societal change, along with pressure against the Christian faith, it is crucial for believers to understand and embrace the family of Christ. More than ever, the church must demonstrate family life.
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Sometimes We Need To Quit Mourning and Move On Because God Has
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There are times when God has moved on, and so must we. We should not conclude that God is insensitive, for the life of Christ disabuses us of that notion.
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