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In the 1940s, a group of Mormon dreamers started a town in the Mexican desert. But what began as a utopian vision quickly turned sour when the founding family’s son, Ervil LeBaron, struggled for control of the community and unleashed a multi-generational crimewave – the ripples of which are still being felt today. From bank robbery to drug smuggling, auto theft rings to multiple murders, a deadly cult evolved into a sophisticated organized crime family. In Deliver Us From Ervil, journalist J ...
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Dishing On Julia is the official companion podcast for the Max Original series Julia, inspired by the life of Julia Child. Join host Kerry Diamond of Radio Cherry Bombe each week as she talks to the creatives and crew behind Julia as well as the culinary superstars and thought leaders who share their perspective on, and personal connection to, the OG food celebrity. Learn how Julia’s talent, determination, and joie de vivre changed cuisine and culture at a pivotal time in American history. E ...
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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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We continue through Paul's letter to the Ephesian churches with-Paul's conclusion to his argument that the Gentiles -non-Jews- are full members of the people of God. This was God's ancient mystery that's now revealed through the apostle's ministry. --GOD'S MYSTERY -VV. 1-6-- -PAUL'S MINISTRY -VV. 7-13-…
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GOD'S COVENANT HAS A FOUNDATION-GOD'S COVENANT SERVES A PURPOSE- GOD'S COVENANT REQUIRES ACTION
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We again open up Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus this morning with Paul's first prayer in this book. What is prayer-- Why is it necessary-- What are the kinds of things we should ask based on Paul's example-- --A THRIVING CHURCH--A PRAYING APOSTLE--ENLIGHTENED TO KNOW GOD - -KNOWING GOD'S CALLING- -KNOWING GOD'S RICHES- -KNOWING GOD'S POWER…
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We continue through Paul's letter to the Ephesian churches with another passage that flows out of his praise - prayer in chapter 1. We'll hear everything great about the good news- how it changes our relationship with God and each other, as well as calls us to access our newfound status as the people of God. --REMEMBER YOU WERE -FAR OFF- -VV. 11-12…
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We continue our survey of the Bible with the prophecy of Zephaniah. He's the last pre-exilic prophet we've looked at. His message is one of judgment and hope- two great themes of the Bible.
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This text reminds us to make sure we are ready for the return of Christ. --THE CIRCUMSTANCES AROUND JESUS' RETURN- THE CAUTION TO BE PREPARED-THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BEING PREPARED
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Everything You Need to Know As a Christian
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We continue through Paul's letter to the Ephesian churches with one of the more well-known, fundamental passages in all the New Testament. If you were in an elevator and had to give a 30-second pitch to someone, you could hardly go wrong with this text to summarize the Christian faith.
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Believers can persevere in prayer through suffering, because we know that God doesn't abandon us. He will hear our prayers and give us reason to praise Him. --WHEN GOD ISN'T THERE -VV. 1-10--WHEN PEOPLE ATTACK -VV. 11-21--WHEN PEOPLE PRAISE -VV. 22-31-
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The Gospels contain the teaching of Jesus and the miraculous signs that accompanied his preaching. --THE ACTUAL ISSUE AT HAND-THE GENUINE SOLUTION-JESUS'S POWER
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We return to our survey of the Bible with the important minor prophet Hosea, which is all about the Lord being like a faithful husband to his unfaithful wife.
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Because victory is found only in our Great King Jesus, we should place our trust in Him alone. --THE PEOPLE'S PRAYER -VV. 1-5--THE KING'S CONFIDENCE -VV. 6-8--THE DESIRE FOR DELIVERANCE -V. 9-
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Blessing the Blessed God for His Blessings
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We again open up Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus this morning and the opening blessing of God for his blessings to us. Why is he blessed-- Why do we bless him-- What has he blessed us with-- In this third and final part, we bless him particularly for making us his inheritance and for giving us an inheritance. --WE ARE AN INHERITANCE-WE HAVE …
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We'll recapture our -first love- by focusing our minds and hearts on the simple gospel- Christ died, Christ buried, Christ raised. As God's love is shown to us in the cross and tomb, we'll also regain our love for the unsaved world around us. --WHO---WHEN---WHY--
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For Holy Week this year, we'll recapture our -first love- by focusing our minds and hearts on the simple gospel- Christ died, Christ buried, Christ raised. As God's love is shown to us in the cross and tomb, we'll also regain our love for the unsaved world around us. --WHO DIED---WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HE DIED---FOR WHOM DID HE DIE--…
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We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the prophecy of Joel. Although we're not sure when or to which kingdom he prophesied, we know what he preached- the day of the Lord. --The Day of the LORD -v. 1-- In the Past -1-2-20-- In the Future -2-1-17--The LORD's Response to Repenta…
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These two Old Testament laws tell us a lot about God and ourselves. Let's listen intently as we see the Gospel from the Old Testament.- -A Sacrifice -v. 1--A Stoning -vv. 2-7-
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Challenges and Privileges of Christ’s Church
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This is a word about how to re-kindle our -first love- for the Lord and then for the unsaved world around us. --HOW JESUS IDENTIFIES HIMSELF TO US -V. 1--WHAT JESUS COMMENDS ABOUT US -VV. 2-3, 6--WHAT JESUS WARNS US ABOUT -VV. 4-5--WHAT JESUS PROMISES US -V. 7-
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We continue through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the prophecy of Amos. Prophesying sometime during the reign of Jeroboam I in the northern kingdom of Israel -2 Kings 14-, Amos proclaims all the doom - gloom one could expect from an ancient prophet...but there's a glimpse of a day to come.--OPENING DECLARATIO…
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Obadiah- Prophet of Retribution and Restoration
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We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the prophecy of Obadiah. Prophesying after Judah's exile to Babylon in 586BC as described in 2 Kings 24-25, this -servant of Yahweh- proclaimed a message of retribution to Edom - restoration to Judah.- -ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE KINGDOM OF …
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Jesus’ Resurrection Brings Blessings to His People
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Freedom-Peace-Joy-Redemption
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This text cause us to examine ourselves to see if we have really chosen Christ. --THE RESPONSE OF THE CROWD-THE RESPONSE OF PILATE-THE RESPONSE OF JESUS
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We Christians have the hope of Jesus Christ. So, even though we live in a godless world of corruption and suffering, the Last Day is coming when God will judge the wicked and save His people.- -Foolish Humanity -vv. 1-4--Frustration of the Wicked -vv. 5-6--Future Salvation -v. 7-
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Jonah- Angry Prophet of the Slow to Anger God
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Summary-We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of Jonah. We've spent the past 2 Sundays in the books of the Kings, during which many of the prophets ministered. So we're going backwards in time to these prophet to see what they said to the northern and southern kingdo…
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Summary--We continue our meditations through the Psalms with David's prayer that seems to be later in his life after he cried out in urgency during a time of deep trouble in Psalms 69-70. In it, we learn how to life in the tornado that is this life, just as Jesus did. Let's listen to what the Holy Spirit has for us today...--His Fear--His Faith--Hi…
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We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of 2 Kings. 17-7 - 21-15 connect the Exile back to the Exodus. Israel -N- - Judah -S- would be exiled into Assyria - Babylon because they did not cling to the Lord alone, who brought then out of slavery in Egypt. --FROM ELIJAH TO…
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Summary-We resume our meditations through the Psalms with David' prayer for deep trouble in Psalm 69. What did this mean for him-- How was his prayer prophetic of the Messiah-- Can we pray this, too----David's Personal - Prophetic Prayer-Plea -vv. 1-12--Trust -vv. 13-21--Imprecation -vv. 22-28--Praise -vv. 29-36---Messiah's Sufferings - Glory--Our …
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The Last Days of David -ch 1-1-2-12--Solomon's Reign -ch 2-13-11-43---The Kings Come In--The Great Tabernacle --The New Eden--Trouble in Paradise -A House Divided -ch 12-1-22-53-
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We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of 2 Samuel. We pick up after King Saul's death. Long live King David- We learn of his dynasty - deeds but especially of a promised son. --o Outline-1. Lament for Saul - Jonathan -1-1-27--2. Kingship -2-1-5-25--3. Eternal Kingdom…
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Rev. Jefferson brings us the Word with David's charge to his son, Solomon, to know the God of his father. - -Know the God of Your Father-Serve your Father's God-Seek the God of Your Father
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Summary-We continue a year through what we believe as Christians using the Heidelberg Catechism. In its second part, we learn how we're redeemed from misery by the Triune God. Because of Christ's past work for us, his present rule and future return ought to comfort -not terrorize- us. Let's listen in to what the Holy Spirit has for us this evening.…
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Summary-We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of 1 Samuel. We pick up during the days of the judges with Samuel, then transition to the period of kings with Saul - David. The difference between the two was what the people wanted versus what God wanted. Let's listen t…
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Ruth- A Poor Gentle Widow & the King of Israel
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Summary-We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of Ruth. We pick up sometime during the period of the Judges. There's a famine- how will the family of Elimelech survive-- How will his widow Naomi survive-- How does Ruth fit in and point us to Jesus-- Let's listen to wh…
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Summary-We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of Judges. We pick up where Joshua left off with the aftermath of the conquest. What starts out with some more success turns to disaster with a generation that did not know the Lord. We see a recurring cycle of sin, servi…
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Summary-Since we have been made a part of God's people and priesthood, we must offer our words and works to Him as Spiritual sacrifices. Let's listen in to what the Holy Spirit has for us today...- -Introduction--A Structure for Sacrifice -vv. 4-5--A Stone for Stumbling -vv. 6-8--A People for Praise -vv. 9-10-…
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The Children of God, Heirs of God, are Guided by the Holy Spirit
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Summary-This evening, we focus our minds and hearts on Paul's meaningful and memorable statement that we as God's children are led by the Holy Spirit. Let's listen in to what the Holy Spirit has for us today...--The Spirit Guides the Children of God-The Children of God Have Received Divine Sonship by the Spirit-The Spirit Confirms the Children of G…
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Summary-We continue on a yearlong journey through the story of the Bible, from creation to Christ to consummation, with the book of Joshua. Joshua picks up where Numbers and Deuteronomy left off- the generation born in the wilderness, whose parents wandered and died because of their lack of faith, is on the precipice of entering the land God promis…
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Why We're PROTESTANT: Our Foundation is Scripture
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Summary -Having celebrated the birth of our Savior Jesus the Messiah, we turn our hearts and minds to his circumcision. What is it-- Why was he circumcised-- How does his circumcision benefit us-- Let's listen to what the Holy Spirit has for us today...--Introduction- The old year, new year, and Christ's circumcision--WHAT WAS CIRCUMCISION-- -GEN. …
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