North Country Fellowship Church - Carthage
David Steltz & Mike Biolsi
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Christian teaching based upon the Bible.
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Nov 19, 2023
A Tale of Two Reactions
How do you react those that are different from you?
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Nov 12, 2023
Stephen, Full of Grace & Power
We’re going to read about a man named Stephen. And his story here is actually rather short. But it’s powerful.
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Nov 5, 2023
Growing Pains
With growth comes challenges.
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Oct 29, 2023
Being Truthful with God
The story of Ananias & Sapphira
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Oct 22, 2023
The Name
It's all about THE name.
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Oct 15, 2023
An Unexpected Gift
The greatest gift is often not what we think we need.
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Oct 8, 2023
It’s What We Do
The church must be committed to sharing the gospel, baptizing believers, studying the word, doing life together, sharing meals and praying together.
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Oct 1, 2023
All the Church
The ordinary people of God, equipped with the Word of God, empowered by the Spirit of God, dedicated to the Son of God, can accomplish the mission of God.
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Sep 24, 2023
He Is Here!
Understanding the appearance of the Holy Spirit.
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Sep 17, 2023
Emissary Await
It's just the beginning...
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Sep 10, 2023
Restored
We all fail. What Jesus does after is amazing!
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Sep 3, 2023
Who Are We? – Being Forever
Humans living forever? With or without bodies?
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Aug 27, 2023
Who Are We? – Dirt Things
Without God, we are nothing. Dust. Mud. Lifeless statues.
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Aug 20, 2023
Who Are We? – Life That Matters
Who are we? Does this life matter?
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Aug 13, 2023
Who is Jesus? – GRACE & TRUTH
Who is Jesus? Jesus was described as being Grace & Truth. What does that mean?
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Aug 6, 2023
Who is Jesus? – MISSION
Who is Jesus? The MISSION of Jesus was described by John quite well.
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Jul 30, 2023
Who is Jesus? – PERSON-HOOD
Who is Jesus? The PERSON of Jesus was described by John quite well.
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Jul 23, 2023
Who is Jesus?
If the gospel of Matthew is about Jesus, who would you say he is and what does that mean to you?
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Jul 16, 2023
Conclusions
Lets tie up some loose ends on Matthew's gospel.
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Jul 9, 2023
Explosion of Life
The resurrection of Jesus brought about an explosion of life.
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Jul 2, 2023
King of the Jews?
Jesus was the king of the Jews... however, in practice he seemed more like a king of the Gentiles!
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Jun 25, 2023
Montage of Insanity
A look at the events around the arrest and trial of Jesus.
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Jun 18, 2023
Falling Away from the Faith
What would it take for you to walk away from your faith? If you did, could you ever come back?
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Jun 11, 2023
The Passover
What was so special about this last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples?
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Jun 4, 2023
The Betrayer
How can you be so close to Jesus and choose to betray him?
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May 28, 2023
The Sheep & The Goats
Join us as we look at Jesus' teaching on the end of the age and his second coming.
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May 21, 2023
Ready & Waiting
Join us as we look at Jesus' teaching on the end of the age and his second coming.
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May 14, 2023
Mother’s Day (Ten Virgins)
Join us as we look at Jesus' teaching on the end of the age and his second coming.
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May 7, 2023
Are We There Yet?
Join us as we look at Jesus' teaching on the end of the age and his second coming.
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Apr 30, 2023
Pragmatic Encouragement
While we are not promised an easy life, we are encouraged by what is yet to come.
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Apr 23, 2023
Religious Hypocrites
Religious hypocrisy is something we love to call out in others, but rarely see in ourselves.
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Apr 16, 2023
Woe, Woe, Whoa
Jesus talks to the crowd about the Pharisees.
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Apr 9, 2023
Jesus is Risen Indeed
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is one of the foundations of our faith.
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Apr 2, 2023
Three Conversations with Jesus
Jesus responds to three questions while teaching in the Temple at Jerusalem.
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Mar 26, 2023
A Battle of Whit.
Mercy and judgement are not far removed from each other.
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Mar 19, 2023
What the Fig?
Why did Jesus throw a tantrum in the temple and lash out at a fig tree?
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Mar 12, 2023
Making an Entrance
What kind of statement was Jesus trying to make when he entered Jerusalem?
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Feb 26, 2023
A Game of Thrones
As the disciples approach Jerusalem there are some power plays to see who will be seated on the thrones next to Jesus in his new kingdom.
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Feb 19, 2023
KINGDOM LIVING – Generosity
Is it fair for God to be generous?
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Feb 12, 2023
KINGDOM LIVING – Possessions
Children, rich people, needles, camels... sounds like a bad reality TV show! What does it all mean, and does it all relate to eternal life?
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Feb 5, 2023
Marriage & Divorce
We need to treat our marriage covenants the way God treats his covenants with his people.
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Jan 29, 2023
Kingdom Community – FORGIVENESS
How many times and for what things should we forgive others? Do we have to?
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Jan 22, 2023
Kingdom Community – RESTORATION
Restoration, conflict resolution, and unity.
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Jan 15, 2023
Kingdom Community – HUMILITY
Who is the greatest in the kingdom of God? The answer might surprise you.
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Jan 8, 2023
Taxing Taxation
Jesus's stance on the Jewish Temple Tax.
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Dec 11, 2022
Just a Little Faith
Have you ever moved a mountain?
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Dec 4, 2022
The Transfiguration
A mountain top experience.
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Nov 27, 2022
From This Day On
To watch the video or grab the messages notes, please visit ncfchurch.org
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Nov 13, 2022
Keys to the Kingdom
Revelation, Rock, and Keys
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Oct 30, 2022
Beware
Beware of false teaching.
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Oct 23, 2022
Dog Scraps
A story of faith and humility.
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Oct 16, 2022
Garbage In, Garbage Out
What is it to be defiled?
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Oct 9, 2022
Tradition
Tag Team message in which Mike & Dave preach together.
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Oct 2, 2022
Who Treads the Waves?
In this sermon, David covers the story of Jesus walking on the water and its significance in the context of how water imagery is used all throughout scripture.
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Sep 25, 2022
Feeding the 5k
We continue our narrative in Matthew with what is likely a very familiar miracle.
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Sep 18, 2022
Post Parable Prophet Plot
Rejection, confusion, drama and Herods.
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Sep 11, 2022
The Value of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of heaven?
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Sep 4, 2022
Wheat, Weeds & Mustard Seeds
“Why does evil exist if God is good?” Is it weakness? Is it apathy? It is mercy?
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Aug 28, 2022
Sacrifice
What and why is sacrifice?
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Aug 21, 2022
Riddle Me This
Let the parables begin!
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Aug 14, 2022
Family
What is Family?
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Aug 7, 2022
Something Greater
Why do we follow Jesus? Because he is greater...
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Jul 31, 2022
A Little Bit Fruity
Fulfilled Prophecy and Furious Pharisees
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Jul 24, 2022
Unquestionable Authority
Fulfilled Prophecy and Furious Pharisees
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Jul 17, 2022
Lord of the Sabbath
We’re going to dive right into Matthew chapter 12 this morning.
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Jul 10, 2022
Jesus as Wisdom Personified
How does Jesus draw connections between himself and the wisdom of the Old Testament?
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Jul 3, 2022
The Revelation of the Father
God the Father is revealed through God the Son.
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Jun 26, 2022
Condemnation and Comfort
Jesus calls out the unfaithfulness of the Jews, but also offers a message of hope and comfort.
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Jun 19, 2022
Do Not Waver
Have you ever read a passage like this and thought, “That’s random… I think I’ll just keep reading!”
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Jun 12, 2022
The Immerser’s Question
John the Baptist has a question for Jesus.
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Jun 5, 2022
Fear Yahweh
Fear Yahweh.
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May 29, 2022
Sheep Among Wolves
Jesus gives his disciples some warnings and encouragement.
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May 22, 2022
Go and Make a Difference
The first commission.
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May 15, 2022
Sending the Twelve
An introduction to the next section of teaching.
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May 8, 2022
More Healing
Four more healing miracles that reveal the identity and purpose of Jesus.
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May 1, 2022
To Feast or Fast
John the Baptist's disciples notice a difference between them and Jesus's disciples.
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Apr 24, 2022
The Calling of Matthew
Tax Collectors & Sinners?
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Apr 17, 2022
Easter 2022
A celebration of our Lord's resurrection.
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Apr 10, 2022
Miracles Part 2: The Son of God
The second set of miracles prove that Jesus is the Son of God.
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Apr 3, 2022
Discipleship & The Son of Man
In this first of three sections of discipleship teachings, Jesus teaches the cost of discipleship and introduces himself as "The Son of Man"
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Mar 27, 2022
Miracles Part 1: Healing Power
In this first of three sections of miracles, Jesus demonstrates his power over sickness and disease.
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Mar 20, 2022
The Sermon on the Mount: Review
An overview of the entire sermon on the hill.
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Mar 13, 2022
The Sermon on the Mount: Two Foundations
The wise man built his house on a rock.
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Mar 6, 2022
The Sermon on the Mount: Wolves and Fruit
Jesus gives his listeners a serious warning.
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Feb 27, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: Two Roads
Before Robert Frost, Jesus had something of his own to say about two roads diverging.
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Feb 20, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: The Golden Rule
Chapter 7 Verses 7-12
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Feb 13, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: Judging Others
Did Jesus forbid us from judging others?
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Feb 6, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: Anxiety
What are you anxious about?
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Jan 30, 2022
Sermon on the Mount – Treasures Part 2
What does it mean that your eye is a lamp? What is light from within? And what does any of this have to do with our wealth?
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Jan 23, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: Treasures
Where are you storing treasure? What kind of treasure can you store in heaven?
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Jan 16, 2022
Sermon on the Mount: Fasting
What is fasting? Why, how, and when should we fast?
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Jan 9, 2022
The Disciples Prayer
Jesus message on prayer was not meant to simply be a model prayer, it was meant to be a meditative prayer.
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Jan 2, 2022
Giving to the Poor
What does it mean to be genuinely generous and why would Jesus have to teach us about it?
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Dec 26, 2021
God With Us
Find out why Christmas changes EVERYTHING!
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Dec 19, 2021
The Christmas Story
It certainly was NOT a silent night, but it definitely WAS a holy night.
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Dec 12, 2021
Practicing Righteousness
The gift of spiritual disciplines.
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Dec 5, 2021
Special Guest: Dr. Tim Kubacki
An eye-opening update from Angola, and a powerful call to compassion.
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Nov 28, 2021
Gratitude
Celebrating Thanksgiving as a Christian.
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Nov 21, 2021
Revenge & Enemies
Justice, revenge, and enemies, oh my!
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Nov 14, 2021
Keeping Your Words
Let your yes be yes and your no be no, and don't presume to be in God's place.
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Nov 7, 2021
Adultery & Divorce
Jesus applies his kingdom mindset to marriage and lust.
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Oct 31, 2021
Do Not Hate
Are you guilty of murder? Are you guilty of hate? While they are NOT the same, they share the same heart condition.
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Oct 24, 2021
6 Intensifications of the Law
Introduction to the six intensifications (antitheses) that Jesus teaches to help us understand what it means to fulfill the law.
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Oct 17, 2021
Salt & Light
Speaking to a mixed crowd, Jesus declares that his followers are salt and light, but what does that mean?
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Oct 10, 2021
The Beatitudes
Matthew has mostly been in narrative mode so far, and now it’s time for a long section on teaching that goes through to the end of chapter seven. If your bible has the words of Jesus in red letters, that means you have basically three whole chapters of red letters to read here.
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Oct 3, 2021
Jesus Begins His Ministry
A move to a more populated region, calling some disciples and healing people of all nations begins the work of the Anointed One.
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Sep 26, 2021
The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
Jesus re-enters the scene as an adult, and it is not what John was expecting!
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Sep 19, 2021
John the Immerser
Meet the new Elijah!
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Sep 12, 2021
The Responses
When Jesus shows up it elicits a response. Some are violently opposed and others humbly submit. Which are you?
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Sep 5, 2021
Where is God?
The divine origin of Jesus and the challenges his parents faced.
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Aug 29, 2021
The Human Lineage of Jesus
What's in a name? Why does Matthew include this list? What does he want us to know and how does it relate to the rest of his gospel?
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Aug 22, 2021
Matthew 1:1
A book of the beginning of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
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Aug 15, 2021
The Gospel According to Matthew
An introduction to Matthew's gospel account.
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Aug 8, 2021
Old Testament Review
A review of the entire Old Testament in 45 minutes or less?
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Aug 1, 2021
Review of the Prophets
An overview of the role and ministry of the prophets.
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Jul 25, 2021
Elisha Part 3
Elisha & The Messiah
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Jul 18, 2021
Elisha Part 2
Prophets, miracles, and bears, oh my!
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Jul 11, 2021
Elisha Part 1
Who is Elisha, and why is he important?
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Jun 27, 2021
Elijah Meets Yahweh
Elijah travels to Sinai to meet with God.
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Jun 20, 2021
Elijah & The Prophets of Baal
The ultimate showdown of god vs God.
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Jun 13, 2021
Intro to Elijah
Join us for one last stop in the prophets as we discover Elijah's incredible story!
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Jun 6, 2021
Nehemiah Part 6
The story of Nehemiah is the story of Israel, and of all humanity.
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May 30, 2021
Nehemiah Part 5
Renewal. The goal of Nehemiah was to rebuild more than a wall, it was to rebuild the people of God.
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May 16, 2021
Nehemiah Part 3
The Building Begins
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May 9, 2021
Mother’s Day 2021
Message & Child Dedication
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May 2, 2021
Nehemiah Part 2
Trust God. Don't be foolish. Pray a lot.
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Apr 25, 2021
Introduction to Nehemiah
A Time To Build
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Apr 18, 2021
Ezra – Revisiting Sin
The power of confession and repentance.
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Apr 11, 2021
Ezra – The Second Wave
Location is not enough.
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Apr 4, 2021
He Is Risen – Easter Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the hope of life in Jesus.
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Mar 28, 2021
Esther: A Twist of Fates
Join us as we conclude the book of Esther.
Check out The Bible Project's overview of Esther for a quick review of the whole story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JydNSlufRIs
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Mar 14, 2021
Esther: An Unexpected Parade
Fortunes change and the plot takes a twist with an unusual parade in the city square.
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Mar 7, 2021
Esther: From Feasting to Fasting
From banquet to bust or feast to fast - the "destiny" of the Jews changes with one event.
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Feb 28, 2021
Esther: An Unlikely Queen
A Jewish orphan girl marries the king of Persia and becomes queen of the greatest empire of its time?
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Feb 21, 2021
Ezra – Rebuilding the Temple
Rebuilding, opposition, joy, and...fulfillment?
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Feb 14, 2021
Ezra – The Return
There is nothing quite like going home... but sometimes things are not how we remember them.
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Feb 7, 2021
Isaiah – The Suffering Servant
Isaiah is one of the few prophets that spoke about the Messiah as one who would suffer and serve.
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Jan 31, 2021
Hezekiah – The Moment of Truth
100 decisions a day, and all of them allow us to live out the calling we have in Jesus.
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Jan 24, 2021
Hezekiah – It Isn’t Faith Until it’s Tested
It is one thing to live for God when things are good... but what about when things get bad?
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Jan 17, 2021
Hezekiah – the Heart of a King
How we live as leaders and as image bearers does affect the world around us!
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Jan 10, 2021
Isaiah – Judgement & Hope
The relationship between two intertwined and contrasting aspects of Isaiah's message.
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Jan 3, 2021
A Thankful Melody
We have so much to be thankful for - we sometimes just need a reminder of the tune so we can sing the song of thankfulness.
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Dec 27, 2020
Merry Christmas!
Join us as we read through the Christmas story together!
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Dec 20, 2020
Isaiah – The Shoot of Jesse
Trees, stumps, roots, shoots, plants & gardens!
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Dec 13, 2020
Isaiah – The Light Will Shine
There is a light at the end of the darkness and there is redemption for the people of God. God promised to send a human that would restore things back to the way they were created to be - the Messiah.
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Dec 6, 2020
Isaiah – A Virgin Will Conceive
A well-known prophecy...but how well do you really know it?
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Nov 29, 2020
Isaiah Chpt 6 – The Divine
The prophets provide a window into the divine and Isaiah provides a panorama into the heavenly in chapter 6.
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Nov 22, 2020
Isaiah 2 – The Day of the Lord
Exploring a major biblical theme from Genesis to Revelation
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Nov 15, 2020
Isaiah 1 – The Courtroom
Enter the courtroom of the Divine and listen to the Prosecution make its case against the nations.
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Nov 8, 2020
Jeremiah – The Future Hope
Jeremiah does bring a message of hope... of a future intercessor that will finally restore God's relationship with people.
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Nov 1, 2020
Jeremiah – The Role of the Prophets
What was the role of the prophets, how do they fit into the big picture story of the Bible and what makes Jeremiah unique?
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Oct 25, 2020
Jonah – Final Thoughts
Examine the patterns, repetitions and other literary tools that make Jonah a masterpiece.
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Oct 18, 2020
Jonah – a Reflection of Jesus
See how each chapter of Jonah correlates to Jesus & the New Testament.
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Oct 11, 2020
Jonah – A Reflection of Israel
The story of Jonah is an historical event, but have you ever viewed it as a parable about Israel?
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Oct 4, 2020
Jonah 4 – The Mercy of God
In a society that wants justice, recompense and protection, where does mercy fit in?
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Sep 27, 2020
Jonah 3 – The Reluctant Missionary
God's mercy extends to all people, and God will use even the most reluctant of people to accomplish his mission of grace.
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Sep 20, 2020
Jonah 2 – The Poetic Prayer
It's not about the fish, it's about the prayer, but this beautifully poetic prayer is missing something...
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Sep 14, 2020
Jonah 1- The Sovereignty of God
Join us as we study this prophetic narrative about a poetic prophet.
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Sep 6, 2020
Re-Thinking Preaching
Join us as we deconstruct some modern constructs so that we can reconstruct them Biblically. This week's topic is "preaching".
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Aug 30, 2020
Re-Discovering Scripture
Join us as we deconstruct some modern constructs so that we can reconstruct them Biblically. This week's topic is "scripture".
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Aug 23, 2020
Re-Imagining Church
Join us as we deconstruct some modern constructs so that we can reconstruct them Biblically. This week's topic is "church".
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Aug 16, 2020
Dispute #6 – The End
In this final dispute, Malachi addresses a heart issue that exists in all mankind.
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Aug 9, 2020
Dispute #4 – You have Wearied God with your Words.
If you have ever wondered about the seeming injustices of life, you are not alone. However, God is still a just God and we should be careful not to impose our standard of justice upon him.
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Aug 9, 2020
Dispute #5 – You have Robbed God
Is it possible to rob God? How do we handle the tough times of life and still honor God?
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Jul 26, 2020
Dispute #3 – You’ve turned against me and your wives
The marriage covenant is a picture of our relationship with God. Faithfulness is what is needed.
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Jul 26, 2020
Dispute #2 – You Do Not Honor God
Priests are to be an example, pointing people to God and living examples.
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Jul 26, 2020
MALACHI: INTRO TO THE PROPHETS
Why study the prophets? Who are they? Today we dive into Malachi.
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Jul 26, 2020
DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN
One small act of faith for a man, one giant messianic image for mankind.
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Jul 26, 2020
THE WRITING ON THE WALL
The rise and fall of kingdoms in God's epic storyline
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Jun 21, 2020
Pride
Living for what you believe in means taking a stand even if others expect you to bow.
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Jun 14, 2020
Standing Strong
Living for what you believe in means taking a stand even if others expect you to bow.
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May 31, 2020
The Exile
From the heights of Solomon's reign, Israel quickly descends into ruin and exile because they failed to fear the Lord.
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May 24, 2020
Fear of the Lord
What does it really mean to fear the Lord?
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May 17, 2020
The Wisdom Books
Intro to the Wisdom Books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Job.
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May 10, 2020
Solomon’s Failure
Major accomplishments or the beginning of the end?
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May 3, 2020
Solomon & the Temple
The temple's preparation, building process, dedication, and God's response.
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Apr 19, 2020
Intro to Solomon
Get the back story and the context of 1 Kings 1 as we prepare to look at the life of wise King Solomon.
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Apr 12, 2020
He is Risen
The resurrection is the key event of the Christian faith.
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Apr 5, 2020
Missional Stories
Sharing our testimonies of God's grace in our lives
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Mar 29, 2020
Missional Love
The action of mission is love. It must permeate our relationships both inside the church family and outside. When we love with our lives we put God on display.
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Mar 22, 2020
Missional Prayer
Looking for the activity of God
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Mar 15, 2020
Missional Intentionality
How to make sure that we live for the right things - the things God created us for and re-created us for.
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Mar 8, 2020
David & Bathsheba
King David's terrible decisions result in a tarnished reputation and familial dysfunction.
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Mar 1, 2020
The Davidic Covenant
A covenant between God and David, connecting his story to that of the whole Bible.
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Feb 24, 2020
Zambia Mission Review
Join Mike as he shares what they did on their trip to Zambia to serve the people of Fimpulu and supporting Choshen Farms.
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Feb 16, 2020
Joy in the Presence of God
No amount of passion, excitement or even good intentions is more important than simple obedience to God.
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Feb 9, 2020
The Rise of a New Hero
David's rise and Saul's demise... and for us, an attitude check.
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Feb 2, 2020
Opposing the Proud
A look at the well-known and powerful story of David vs. Goliath
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Jan 26, 2020
A New Anointing
An introduction to the up-and-coming replacement to Saul: the shepherd boy David.
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Jan 12, 2020
Chosen by God
Last week we looked at the Passover and how God freed the Israelites from slavery to Pharaoh in Egypt. When the people got to Mount Sinai, Moses had a conversation with God…
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