God Dwells Within Us

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From the tabernacle to the temple, God has been dwelling in our midst! Later, He moved from the temple into a tabernacle of human flesh and blood to dwell even closer with us! And now, by His Spirit, He is moving inside of everyone who believes and embraces His Son as Savior and King. What does all of this mean? Today we will explore the revelation that we are a living tabernacle of God in our world!

Tabernacles and the Birth of Jesus

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The biblical festival of Sukkot (also known as the Festivals of Tabernacles) is the biblical, typological, and theological setting for the birth of the babe born in Bethlehem. The early church knew this and, though it was later displaced with the syncretized holiday of Christmas, this biblical holy week, known simply as Tabernacles, has much to teach us about the dwelling presence of God and the incarnation of the Messiah. The Eternal Son of God came and took up a human tabernacle of flesh and blood in order to dwell with us! His name is Immanuel, God with us, in human flesh and blood! Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King"! Join us as we explore the biblical setting and symbols of the birth of Jesus – God with us!

Yom Kippur and the Great White Throne Judgment

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Concerning the Day of Atonement, Moses said, “Atonement will be made for you on this day to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the Lord” (Lev 16:30). For the believer, this is gospel – good news! For the one who rejects this gracious offer, it will be a terrifying day to say the least! As with all the Holydays there is a past initiation with Moses and a past inaugural fulfillment with the first advent of Yeshua to our world nearly 2000 years ago. Paul informs us that there is a future final consummate fulfillment of the Holydays when Yeshua returns to our world the second and final time. Join us we will look at the themes of the Day of the Shofar, the Ten Days of Awe, the Day of Atonement and the Day of Judgement in their final fulfillment when Yeshua returns.

Yom Teruah and the Return of the King

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Yom Teruah, also known as the Day of Blowing Shofars, has its inaugural fulfillment in the babe born in Bethlehem becoming King of kings and Lord of lords nearly 2000 years ago. That inaugural fulfillment will be consummated when our King returns to us and begins His earthly millennial reign from Jerusalem. This will also usher in the Day of Atonement which is prophetically ten days later. Join us as we look at the Fall Festivals and their future fulfillments!

Yom Teruah and the Ten Days of Awe

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Yom Teruah, also known as the Day of Blowing Shofars, is the first of the fall holy days of our God and King! It is a day that we celebrate His compassionate rule and reign over our lives! It is a day that begins the Ten Days of Awe which is when we take time to reflect and meditate on His Kingdom. It is a time in which we renew our allegiance and commitment to Him as King of kings and Lord of lords! Join us as we ready ourselves for this sacred time.

The Deception of Christian Universalism: Part 3

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Join us as we continue to look at hell, the afterlife, and Christian Universalism. Christian Universalism's main teaching is through Jesus Christ, salvation will eventually be realized for everyone, not just for a chosen group or believers in this life. For some, hell will be what it takes to accept Jesus. After enough suffering in hell’s fires, everyone will eventually give in and believe in Jesus, joining the rest of believers in heaven eternally. This view is hopeful but misguided and heretical. We have already seen how this view violates Scripture. Today we will focus on the nuance of the word “eternal” meaning “without end” and how that relates to hell.

The Deception of Christian Universalism: Part 2

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Join us as we continue to look at hell, the afterlife, and Christian Universalism. Our culture loves the idea of no hell and no punishments. From John Lennon’s hit song, "Imagine," to Pastor Rob Bell's book, "Love Wins," the seductive, age-old heresy of Christian Universalism has lured the American church in. Christian Universalism's main teaching is through Jesus Christ, salvation will eventually be realized for everyone, not just for a chosen group or believers in this life. For some, hell will be what it takes to accept Jesus. After enough suffering in hell’s fires, everyone will eventually give in and believe in Jesus, joining the rest of believers in heaven eternally. This version and idea of hell is heretical and dangerous. Join us in this series as we present a defense of the biblical hell that is grounded deeply in sacred Scripture.

The Deception of Christian Universalism: Part 1

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Regardless of one’s definition, hell is a place that no one would want to end up. There is nothing more horrifying or tormenting, than realizing you are slated for hell. In recent years, the idea of God sending people to hell where they suffer conscience pain and torment forever has been challenged. Rob Bell wrote his influential book, “Love Wins” where he questions whether a loving God would do this. This has highly impacted the Church and has given credibility to Christian Universalism, the idea that all human beings will ultimately be saved and brought into a right relationship with God. Its main teaching is through Jesus Christ, salvation will eventually be realized for everyone, not just for a chosen group or believers in this life. The question for us is, is this Scriptural? Join us as we start this new series on hell and the afterlife.

Taking Control of Our Lives

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Do feel like your life is out of your control? Do you feel helpless at times and that living a life that is good, and right is out of your reach? You are not alone. The human condition is under the principle, power, and prison of sin and shame. But, there is a remedy…GRACE! The grace of God is the dynamic that breaks the dominance of disobedience in our lives. Join us as we explore the principles of bondage and freedom, life and death, and misery and happiness!

Faith More Precious than Gold

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The spirit of this fallen world wants everyone to strive for money, fame, power, and glory. It glamorizes these and markets them in a way that is convincing and irresistible. It wants you to believe that if you have these things, you will be happy but most people will never have these things and those that do, will discover that they do not bring any amount of true and enduring happiness. What matters is faith in Jesus. It is the very thing that secures true joy, peace, and happiness. Join us as we discover that our faith in Jesus is more precious than gold.

Cultivating A Sound Mind

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The mind can get sick in similar ways to the body. Instead of a virus or bacteria it can be afflicted by things like anxiety, worry, fear, depression, guilt, shame, delusion, etc. These infirmities of the mind left unaddressed will negatively impact our daily lives in ways that can bring confusion, fatigue, misery, and hopelessness. The good news is that God is all about healing our minds and showing us how to foster a strong, stable, and healthy mental state. God’s will is for us to have and enjoy sound, healthy minds! Join us as we explore a few biblical principles related to cultivating and enhancing mental health and wellbeing.

Generational Blessing

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The blessings of God are designed for you and your children and your children’s children for a thousand generations. These blessings are conditional on faith and faithfulness. We pass God’s blessings to our children by teaching and modelling for them what it means to trust in the Lord and keep His ways. The true test of parenting is what they believe and how they live when they leave our homes and establish their own homes. The blessings of God are sustained or loss in each successive generation. So, let’s teach our children our Father in heaven’s will, so that they can live successful, prosperous lives amid an evil and fallen world.

Rebels Die Hard

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The story of Korah is chalked full of principles related to authority and rebellion. Korah himself becomes a symbol of rebellion, shame, and shocking judgements due to his pride and stubbornness. The cardinal lesson is that rebellion against delegated authority is rebellion against God. The Spirit of Korah is alive and well today. It seeks to lead people to separate and rebel against God’s delegated authorities. God hated it then and hates it now. Staying away from those who walk under its influence will keep you safe against all the fallout that is coming to their lives. Join us as we learn the earmarks of the Spirit of Korah.

Slaying Your Giants

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Jesus came that we might have life and life abundantly. In Him we are blessed. But we live in a fallen and dangerous world. Due to this, we will face “giants” who oppose and threaten us. We will either cower and risk losing what God has called us to and given us, or, like David, we will yield to and be filled with Holy Spirit and slay our giants! Join us as we continue to explore what God can do through His Spirit as we look at the story of King David

Victims or Victors?

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Being filled with the Holy Spirit and living life by the leading of the Holy Spirit is not only adventurous but it is also deeply meaningful. With the Holy Spirit, we can overcome every storm that threatens our life and well being. It is life in and by the Holy Spirit that we become the best and noblest version of ourselves. Through the Holy Spirit we can live life as victors rather than victims. Join us as we continue to explore what God can do through His Spirit as we look at the story of King David.

Empowered to Overcome

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We all have or will face overwhelming circumstances that threaten our happiness and/or even our very lives. A terminal illness, the loss of a loved one, prison, violence, financial ruin, betrayal, homelessness, etc. We will either succumb to these challenges or rise up and overcome them. You may say my situation is impossible! God says, all things are possible to the one who believes. Our choices are clear, surrender or fight. Join us as we explore what God can do through His Spirit when we believe.