Best Nappanee Podcasts (2024)

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Keys to Keeping the Faith 33:30

1d ago33:30

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Paul writes to young Timothy, encouraging and exhorting him to stay the course, keep sound doctrine, and steer the early church in Ephesus. This was a difficult task in a pagan city. The cultural pressures inside and outside the church were mounting. Paul gives Timothy three pictures (or three keys) to keep the faith.…

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Week 7 17:57

1d ago17:57

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In the final episode of our Digging Deeper: Perspectives series, Pastors Andrea and Tim continue the conversation from the message on Sunday. Elijah was a human just like us who went through an incredibly dark season. His gaze wavered from the Lord and his calling as a prophet. In that depression, God asked him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" W…

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What Are You Doing Here? 33:55

5d ago33:55

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Elijah experienced the epic mountain top victory on Mt. Carmel, defeating the prophets of Baal and revealing YAHWEH is the ultimate authority in heaven and on earth. However, immediately following this great victory, we see the great, faith-filled prophet plummet. Elijah hits an all-time low. Elijah’s story offers us perspective into how we should …

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Week 6 19:09

14d ago19:09

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When we see nothing, God is often up to something. In this episode, Pastor Andrea and Pastor Peter discuss God's faithfulness and attention to the details, even in seasons when He seems silent or far away. We can trust God is working in the midst of our "nothingness" and cares personally for our needs. He often works in the tiniest details that we …

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More Than Meets the Eye 37:23

14d ago37:23

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It seems like nothing could be worse than nothingness. Seriously, what good could ever come out of being alone, being in the dark, being out of the loop, being the last one standing? How can something come out of nothing? In counterintuitive ways, God repeatedly teaches Elijah a valuable lesson—a lesson that gives him the perspective he needs to fa…

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Week 5 18:04

21d ago18:04

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Desperate times call for desperate prayers. In this episode, Pastor Andrea and Pastor Tim discuss the power of untamed prayers. Tim shares a few examples of audacious prayers he's seen answered in his own life—things only God could've made possible. In addition to Elijah's untamed prayer for the widow's son to come back to life, Tim and Andrea look…

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Ravens, a Starving Widow, and Untamed Prayer 34:37

21d ago34:37

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Elijah is one of the most well-known Old Testament figures in the Bible. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Elijah shows up as the representative of all the prophets who came before. As prominent as he is, the Scriptures give us only a few snapshots of the events of his life. But one thing is for sure: Elijah knew how to pray untamed prayers. Do you?…

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Week 4 17:18

28d ago17:18

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In this episode, Pastor Joe and Pastor Tim look back on Easter Sunday and our celebration of Christ's victory over death. As we're studying the mountaintop moments of Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, we see so many parallels between the Old and New Testaments. Tim and Joe discuss two specific mountaintop moments in Jesus' life: His temptation in the deser…

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Thank You, Jesus 23:00

28d ago23:00

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If anyone has a reason to praise or to have a heart overwhelmed with gratitude, it is the follower of Jesus. Thank You, God, for loving us so much that You sent Your Son, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus, for dwelling among us, teaching us how to live, and ultimately for taking our sin and our shame to the cross. Thank You for the promise of Your Spirit and…

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Week 3 17:47

1M ago17:47

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God uses everyday, on-the-street people, and He's intentionally inviting us to participate in His work in the world. Even Moses felt unqualified when God first called him, but God worked through his weakness to bring freedom to Israel. In this episode, Pastor Andrea and Pastor Peter discuss what it means to cultivate a willing heart and offer the o…

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Invited to the Movement 32:08

1M ago32:08

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It’s an (almost) impossible thing to imagine that the God of the universe is interested in people like us. And not only is He interested, but He extends an invitation to us to participate! What could we possibly offer that would please Him? The answer may surprise you, but it won’t disappoint you.By Pastor Peter Damaska

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Week 2 17:40

1M ago17:40

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Just like His invitation to the children of Israel in Exodus, God is still calling His people to trust and draw near to Him today. Is fear holding you back from accepting His invitation? In this episode, Pastors Tim and Peter discuss Moses' intimate experiences with the Lord on seven mountaintop moments. God's desire is to continue forming us more …

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Trust and Obey. Who, Me? 39:30

1M ago39:30

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Common to each of us is the experience of comparison. And if you’ve ever disqualified yourself from something (either publicly or privately), your reasons likely stem from seeing yourself not as good as ______________. (You fill in the blank.) But we are invited to much more than the habit of personal/early disqualification. Today’s snapshot of Mos…

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Week 1 17:58

2M ago17:58

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How do we handle Scripture that seems jarring or confusing? In this episode, Pastors Tim and Peter discuss Moses' journey to the mountain and a strange passage of Scripture: Exodus 4:24-26. In the beginning of Moses' story, he's pulled between two worlds: Hebrew and Egyptian. Like Moses, we may also feel caught between two worlds today. Have we ful…

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Out-n-In 40:28

2M ago40:28

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Life is full of highs, lows, and everything in between. Moses, one of the key figures of the Old Testament, gives us access to his story, both the highs and the lows. Do you see your story in his story? Stuck between different worlds, Moses is faced with a decision. To what or whom will he identify himself with and how will that affect every part o…

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Wednesday 49:50

2M ago49:50

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In Romans 12, God gives us a clear picture of what Christians should look like at the root level. If you’re ready to move from “in” to “all in,” then you’re ready to become a Romans 12 Christian. God is willing to go deeper and grow you into a real disciple. Are you ready? --- Chip Ingram is the teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, an int…

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Tuesday 38:07

2M ago38:07

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An in-depth look at Psalm 16 and how David’s own words mirror our Christian experience today. --- Garrett is the Prayer and Teaching Pastor at Asbury Church in Madison, AL. With a background in itinerant speaking and college campus ministry, Garrett is passionate about multi-generational spiritual awakening through prayer. Outside of ministry, his …

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Monday 48:23

2M ago48:23

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God desires for us to move towards holiness and closeness to Jesus. How do we feel empowered to continue chasing after Jesus, especially when it seems difficult or He feels far away? What sin may be slowing down our momentum? Hebrews 12 gives us practical steps to follow Jesus more closely every single day. --- Rodney was elected President of the M…

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Sunday Night 41:59

2M ago41:59

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Jesus has come, not only to set us free from the guilt of sin, but to save us from the shame of sin. Chris Bounds preaches on the debilitating problem of shame and how Christ has come to set us free from it. --- Chris is a Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary. Before teaching at Asbury, he taught for more than a decade in the School…

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Sunday Morning 39:42

2M ago39:42

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By Pastor Joe Focht, Pastor Tim Veenstra, Pastor Peter Damaska

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I Am One of the Beloved 32:57

2M ago32:57

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Who am I? This is one of the greatest questions that we will ask in this life. Where do you draw your identity from? We have many different forms of identifying who we are based on relationships, occupation, education, race, religion, interests and so on and so forth. But at your very core, who are you?…

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God is Love, But What About Us? 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Love is a fashionable word. We hear it repeatedly in music, in poetry, in the Scriptures, and even when eating our favorite pizza. If repetition helps get a point across, John is definitely trying to get our attention and educate us about love—true love. God is love, but what about us?By Pastor Peter Damaska

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LOVED (keep yourselves from idols) 31:14

3M ago31:14

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The wise sage, John, abruptly ends his letter to the church. His final words are short and to the point. He tells the beloved disciples of Jesus to keep themselves from idols. That’s it. Why would John choose to finish his letter that is full of assurances in such a way?By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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Freedom! 36:52

3M ago36:52

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It’s a great learning moment when an old, wise sage sits down in his chair and shares seasoned wisdom with the children. That’s exactly what John does in 1 John. As he comes closer to the end of his life, he wants those new in the faith to experience God’s perfect love flowing through them. He wants them to experience incredible joy. Most important…

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Be Love 34:32

3M ago34:32

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Who doesn’t want to be loved? There is an innate desire in all of us to be seen and known in an intimate way. Our souls crave the love of God, but there is also a need to be loved in communion with our brothers and sisters. That loving communion with brothers and sisters is what John describes as evidence that we have relationship with God. So why …

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Option BE 34:21

3M ago34:21

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John describes in stark contrast the present circumstances of a group of believers in Jesus. His words accentuate the pressure they face, he reminds them time is ticking away, and he encourages them to apply the truth they have accepted to their everyday life. But a choice remains. The hours of our days are not unlike theirs, and we too have the sa…

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Be 36:44

4M ago36:44

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Abide. Remain. Dwell. Live in. Stay. Over twenty times, John writes of this idea in his short letter to the church. This state of being or concept of remaining directly connects to John 15, where Jesus also encourages his followers to stay connected to him. So, Church, what does it look like to abide, remain, dwell, live in and stay with Christ?…

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Be Loved 38:48

4M ago38:48

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The book of 1 John is a challenge and encouragement to the Church. John is reminding the Church of the sufficient work of Christ on the cross and the implications for holy living. John is encouraging the faithful followers of Christ to hold steady in the face of opposition and false teaching. We are people of light and love.…

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Finding the Elusive Jesus 36:51

4M ago36:51

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Seeking Jesus is an incredible gift from God. Along the way, it means dealing with questions and frustrations. It could even mean we will overlook Him from time to time. That’s not surprising knowing our own shortcomings. But what if it is Jesus who is being elusive? What then? Will we be motived to seek and find Him even when it is difficult?…

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A Savior Has Been Born 27:12

4M ago27:12

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A first-century pagan named Epictetus once wrote, “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy; he cannot give peace of heart, for which man yearns for more than even outward peace.” Today, we all are still searching for that peace. Who is able to offer mankind the peace that t…

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Discovering How God is at Work 34:34

5M ago34:34

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Two simultaneously stunning aspects are true of God. First, He is involved in our lives. How sweet that is! Second, we don’t automatically see His involvement. Ugh! However, as we continue seeking Jesus, we discover how God is at work. Through the snapshot of two individuals in the Scriptures, we see how God is at work in, through, and for us.…

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Compelled or Repelled 37:47

5M ago37:47

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More than two thousand years ago, a baby was born in Bethlehem, and nothing has been the same since. Regardless of what you personally believe, no person has ever come close to the kind of impact that Jesus of Nazareth has had on our world. Jesus forces every single one of us to make a decision. Will you be compelled or repelled by him?…

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We Find Meaning in the Middle 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Do you ever feel like the middle has no meaning? The middle of the road trip, the middle of the line, the middle child, the middle of my education/career/life… The middle can leave us wondering, "What’s the point of all this?" The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth helps us know what to do and what to expect as we continue seeking Jesus, even in the …

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Our All 35:23

5M ago35:23

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Jesus once said, “Give back to God what is God’s.” So, the question becomes, "What is God’s?" Could it be that God is calling each of His followers into a radical mindset switch and lifestyle? God is challenging us to adopt a new posture, one that shifts the conversation from ownership to stewardship. Ultimately it comes down to trust!…

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Our Best — What Seems Like Nothing Could Really Be Something 35:17

5M ago35:17

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What comes to mind when someone says, “Give God your best”? Do you start acting better, giving extra, trying harder, attending more? Perhaps it’s opposite — you back away feeling like you don’t have much to offer. The Bible repeatedly expresses to us that God’s best is revealed out of the people and places where nothing good seems possible.…

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FMSC Celebration Sunday 33:40

6M ago33:40

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We're celebrating the goodness of God through the Let's Give It All Away offering, Feed My Starving Children week, and stories of Kingdom impact through our local, regional, and global partners!By Pastor Joe Focht, Pastor Tim Veenstra, Pastor Peter Damaska

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Our First for Our First 37:03

6M ago37:03

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Most of us have multiple nagging fears in our minds such as, “What if there isn’t enough for me?” or “What if I miss out on an opportunity?” Or maybe even, “What if this God stuff isn’t real?” A scarcity mindset, a fear of missing out mindset, or an Epicurean mindset motivates us to hoard, to hurry, and to focus on self. What if there was another w…

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Don't Give Up Praying! 28:10

6M ago28:10

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Pray earnestly. Pray often. Pray when you are in trouble. Pray when you are full of joy. Seek prayer when facing all kinds of illness. Pray with clean hands and pure hearts. The prayer of the righteous is powerful. Pray with God’s name, God’s Kingdom, and God’s will as your focus. Don’t stop praying!…

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Life Does Not Consist In An Abundance Of Possessions 36:52

6M ago36:52

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We live in an economic system that preys on our lack of self-control and mindless consumption. We give advertisements, our neighbors, and social media facades permission to sow discontent in our souls and cultivate an insatiable desire for more. James cries out like the prophets of old and warns the Church of the dangers of wealth and challenges us…

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Small Changes the World 30:01

7M ago30:01

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They say life, like football, is a game of inches. Each of us face “little things” or “final details” which can make all the difference in our lives. The biblical author, James, makes a big deal about a small thing in hopes that we will trust God with the big and small parts of our lives.By Pastor Peter Damaska

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500 Babies Celebration 39:21

7M ago39:21

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The Africa Gospel Church (AGC) Baby Centre in Kenya is one of NMC’s major international partners. From the beginning, the goal was not to be an orphanage, but rather a place for orphaned and abandoned babies to find restoration in a forever home. Since the first babies arrived in 2006, more than 500 children have come through the Baby Centre—500 li…

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Legalism, Love, and Lawlessness 37:45

7M ago37:45

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An underlying theme in the book of James is a general concern that the Body of Christ is failing to put their faith into practice. To James, this life matters, and what we do in this life matters. So, the question asked of the early church and the question that should still be asked today is “What are you doing?”…

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Testing and Tempting 37:26

7M ago37:26

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By Pastor Tim Veenstra

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When Wisdom Comes to Town 31:31

8M ago31:31

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Regardless of your faith (or lack of faith) in Jesus, we experience pressure, strain, loss, and struggle. We face "trials of every kind." The invitation from James is to welcome wisdom. But what kind of wisdom? The result of that choice will make all the difference in our world, our communities, and our closest relationships.…

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Brace Yourself 40:45

8M ago40:45

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Jesus was abundantly clear with His followers when He said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” Jesus is telling His followers to brace themselves, there will be resistance to those who align themselves with Christ and His kingdom. Here, James offers significant insight into how followers of Jesus are to understand and face trials of many kinds…

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Kingdom Collision 34:15

8M ago34:15

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Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave clear instruction on living as a citizen of the kingdom. He ends with a strong warning to those who believe they are following Jesus. Many will miss it. As the rain falls on the just and the unjust, the foundations will be exposed and what is in our hearts will be revealed. Listen to the words of Jesus…

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Effects of Kingdom Resistance 30:18

8M ago30:18

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When one kingdom rises, others will react. Jesus brings His kingdom toward the kingdoms of our world and our personal lives. He knows there will be resistance – but resistance can become the very thing Jesus uses to bring God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven.By Pastor Peter Damaska

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Radical Love 34:51

9M ago34:51

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Jesus, the revolutionary, is advocating for a profound and transformative love! Through Jesus, we find a compelling example of embracing love for our enemies as the most compassionate way to live. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus had something to say to the Pharisees of His days about this problem, and His words are specifically relevant to us today when …

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Kingdoms in Conflict 31:13

9M ago31:13

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Living in two worlds is challenging. Swimming upstream is difficult. Riding against the wind can be brutal. Jesus, in the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached, challenges His followers to do exactly that. In what’s known as The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lays out the tension between living in the world yet walking in His ways. It’s all about “Kingdoms In …

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Change Your Mind 35:00

9M ago35:00

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It would be an understatement to say that Jesus radically shifted the way people think, not just in His time, but in every generation since. Do we have the right thinking when it comes to who God is, who we are, and what life is? On the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges people to change their minds, to think differently and rightly. Will you ch…

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