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The Spirit for Self-Control

6/25/2018

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Society has convinced most Christians that personal sexuality is a natural outlet. However, Paul described such a pursuit of satisfying lusts as “impurity.” The Scriptures describe impurity as a specific sexual sin that those who practice will not inherit the kingdom of God. The apostle Paul instructed Christians not to let sin reign in their bodies to obey its passions. Furthermore, Paul revealed that those who walk in the Spirit will not gratify the lusts of the flesh. How does the Christian walk in the Spirit? This message presents key scriptures that free believers from slavery to sin.

Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 4:7-8 (read by Justin Hirt)
Lesson by Scott Shifferd
Recorded June 24, 2018

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Welcoming Guests

6/21/2018

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Some early churches struggled with welcoming guests. James corrected believers who showed favoritism for the value of someone’s clothing. Such partiality is to sin against the royal law of loving one’s neighbor as oneself. The Bible calls those showing partiality "judges with evil thoughts." Christians must think of how they welcome guests into the church and into their lives. The Bible commands Christians to be hospitable and love guests. This message challenges Christians to think about how the church receives guests.

Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 14:23-25 (read by Dutch Dekker)
Lesson by Scott Shifferd
Recorded June 17, 2018

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The Oneness of the Church

6/11/2018

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In the first century, the church in the city of Corinth divided according to teachers. They quarreled and forgot that they all united in Christ. While this church denominated, Paul identified them as “of Christ.” Twenty centuries later, the church faces the same problems. Christians must learn from the apostle Paul not to accept such division or even agree to disagree. He exhorted this church to unite in the same mind and same judgment. The church has teachings from Christ and His apostles that are essential to its oneness. This message encourages those points of unity, and that Christians can and must maintain unity.

Scripture Reading: John 17:17-23 (read by Marcq Rhodes)
Lesson by Scott Shifferd
Recorded June 10, 2018

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The Church Are Those In Christ

6/4/2018

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Being a member of a community requires some commitment and certain responsibilities. To be in the church, a believer must be in Christ. The Bible tells of salvation that is only in Christ. Who is in Christ? Not everyone who claims to be a Christian is a Christian. The apostle Paul revealed the way in which believers are baptized in Christ. This message turns to the Scriptures to understand that the church are those in Christ.

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:9-11 (read by Christopher Howell)
Lesson by Scott Shifferd
Recorded June 3, 2018

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The Oneness of the Church

The Church Are Those In Christ

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