Tag: bible study
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The Lord looks on the heart
People focus on success, appearances, wealth, intelligence, “strength.” But the Lord looks on the heart. This is liberation and hope. But how and why? This sermon on Mark 12:28-44 (also released as a podcast episode) explores these questions. Listen in.
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A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity
We know the story. But do we, really? This episode is a deep dive into the Nativity story. What was Nazareth like, the political landscape, Mary? “Long-looked for is come at last.” Re-release from 2022.
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Christ is Lord—not the demonic realm or self-made religion (Growing Deeper with Colossians 2:6-23)
Syncretism is blending beliefs and practices into your faith (which don’t belong there). It’s not that bad, is it? Yes, it is. The Colossians were blending other systems of thought, and also opening themselves to the demonic realm. This episode is a Bible study on Colossians 2:6-23.
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Christ in you, the hope of glory (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:24-2:5)
A mystery that was hidden for ages and generations has now been revealed: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Really? In sinful me? (Yes.) This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:24-2:5. Paul also talks about his own suffering and how Christ is the treasure chest of all wisdom and knowledge.
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Christ is the visible image of the invisible God (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:15-23)
Mixed-up thinking results in mixed-up living. This was happening to the Colossians. They were doubting Jesus. As a result, their lives were starting to go off the rails. So Paul wrote a corrective letter which was helpful, loving and clear. He explained the supremacy of Jesus in no uncertain terms. This podcast is a Bible…
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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).
