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The Call of Abraham
Archival Post
The passage tells us the Lord spoke to Abram. We aren't told how God spoke to Abram, nor does it tell us why God chose to call this man. I think it is unwise, though, to use this passage as an example of divine election for salvation. Abram received this call of God, not for eternal salvation, but to be a blessing to the nations.
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Christ and the Storm
(Mark 4:35-41)
This episode is an identity account—one where the disciples come to terms with Jesus' identity. In this story, they gain a massive clue he is the God of Glory, the Holy One, the Creator and Sustainer of all flesh. They will walk away, amazed by Jesus. (11 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreDavid ran to God when he faced the hardest situations in his life. But what was it about God’s character that compelled him to turn towards God? How did David receive peace from God? Nate and Riley talk about David’s prayer found in Psalm 3 to consider how God leads us through our fear and into confidence.
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7 Ways for a Man To Humble Himself
Archival Post & Podcast
A proud man, Naaman had it all. As a man of war, victorious. As a servant to his king, pleasing. As to honor, held in high esteem. But this proud Syrian general was unclean with leprosy. Here are seven humbling acts for a man of God. Counterintuitive, they lead to life. Consider them like the muddy waters of the Jordan River for all Naamans today.
Read moreSunday Sermon: Psalm 3—A Morning War Cry
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The Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 3 - It Started Small But Will End Massive
(Mark 4:30-32)
During his day, some were tempted to despise the small things as they tried to rebuild the temple in Israel (Zechariah 4:10). It seemed like a small work, but God didn't want them to despise it because it was a good work. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreHow do we discern what is truth today? Why would we want to live like Jesus is King today? Is everything imploding, or is God’s kingdom expanding? Pastor Nate and Pastor Riley look to Psalm 2 to see how God’s word leads us through these questions.
Read moreEvery person on earth is shaped in some way by his or her father. While a male will contribute to a pregnancy, a father contributes to a legacy. Like the church, family is an entity created and designed by God, and fathers play a huge role in the development and leadership of the individual family. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)
Read moreSunday Sermon: Psalm 2—The Blessed Man, pt. 2
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You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
Archival Post
It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
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