Tag: apostle paul
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Reaching out to help a young church (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:1-14)
They were a young church and drifting toward the ditch. Why? Because they were losing sight of Jesus. Paul wrote them a loving letter to help. This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:1-14 (and an introduction to the book as a whole).
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Pleasing God not people when things get intense (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16)
The news Paul was sharing was incredible, not mediocre. Therefore, his work was urgent (and undeterred by violent opposition). This podcast is a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16.
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Superabundant prayers to a superabundant God (Growing Deeper with Ephesians 3:14-21)
If we don’t comprehend the bigness of God, we’ll underestimate what he can do (and what he can do through us as well). This episode is a Bible Study of Ephesians 3:14-21.
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Count what truly counts [Sermon]
What is the difference between “the good life” and a great life? That’s what I explore in this sermon on Acts 20:13-38 and Paul’s farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. Yes, count your blessings; but count what truly counts.
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Looking back on life and counting what truly counts (Growing Deeper with acts 20:13-38)
What is the difference between “the good life” and a great life? Paul’s wisdom in his farewell speech to the Ephesians in Acts 20:13-38 give us the answer. What if we were to start living by the right priorities BEFORE we got to our death beds?
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Being different makes a difference [Sermon]
Do you ever feel strange because of your faith? What if (a) that wasn’t so bad, and (b) there was a purpose in it? This sermon on Acts 17:16-34 and Paul among the philosophers at Athens provides some answers and direction.
