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My Deliverer Is Coming22:50

5d ago22:50

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Luke 21:25-36. Jesus teaches His disciples about His second coming. He tells them the signs that will come, what that day will bring, and He exhorts them to be ready. How will we know when it comes? What can we expect? How can we be ready?

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On A Mission From God26:08

12d ago26:08

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Isaiah 61:1-7. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a messenger who is on a mission from God. Who is this messenger? What's the mission? And what's it got to do with us today?

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Ready or Not, Here I Come25:01

26d ago25:01

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I Thessalonians 5:1-10. Ready or not, Jesus is coming again. How will He come? What can I do to be ready? What should I expect when this day comes? Paul answers these questions in I Thessalonians 5.

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Come, Lord Jesus22:05

1M ago22:05

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Isaiah 51:9-16. In the midst of tragedy, where is God? Why doesn't He do something about it? Where does hope come from? In Isaiah 51:9-16 we find hope in how God has acted, who God is, and that He still acts.

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Son or Stranger?23:37

1M ago23:37

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Matthew 17:24-27. Who is Jesus? Matthew records this event in his gospel to help us answer that question - is He a son or a stranger? Why does it matter? What does it mean for us?

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God's Will for Me25:42

2M ago25:42

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Deuteronomy 7:9-11. Have you ever wondered what God's will for your life is? Wonder no more, God reveals it in His Word. This sermon discusses a common misconception of God's will and shows His will for you.

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The Mystery28:35

2M ago28:35

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Colossians 1:24-2:3. Paul reveals the greatest mystery of all time in this text. Revealing this mystery causes Paul to suffer but also rejoice. What is this mystery and what value does it have?

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The Church23:37

2M ago23:37

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Fred Meyers goes through a true/false quiz on the church.

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Wholly or Holy?20:44

2M ago20:44

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Luke 13:10-17. Remember the Sabbath day and wholly keep it or keep it holy? Jesus teaches what the Sabbath is all about.

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I Need25:18

2M ago25:18

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Deuteronomy 10:12-22. In elementary science class you learned the three needs for life. In this passage of Deuteronomy we learn what God requires of us and see another need we have. Not only do we see our need but we see how God has already provided for that.

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Freedom24:55

3M ago24:55

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Galatians 5:1-14. Freedom is a beautiful thing. What is it? Where does it come from? What's the point of it? In this text, Paul answers these questions.

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A Song to Remember21:33

3M ago21:33

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Deuteronomy 32:39-47. Towards the end of Moses' life he writes a song for the congregation of Israel. It's a song that tells them who God is and what He's done. It's a song to be remembered, not just by the congregation gathered that day, but by all people. Listen to the message of Moses' song.

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Carpe Christum27:08

3M ago27:08

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I Corinthians 7:29-31. There are many good things this world has to offer but they all will pass away. How should we live in this temporary world? Chasing pleasure? Chasing self-sufficiency? Or is there a better option?

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Hometown Hero25:14

3M ago25:14

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Luke 4:16-30. Jesus goes back to Nazareth to share an important message in His hometown. Will they receive it? Will you receive it?

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For the Love of God26:10

4M ago26:10

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Guest preacher Fred Meyers speaks on John 13:34.

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Wisdom for Life25:22

4M ago25:22

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I Corinthians 2:6-16. Paul speaks of a wisdom that is not recognized or welcomed by this world but a wisdom that is good for life. What is this wisdom and how do we attain it?

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The Path to Greatness24:35

4M ago24:35

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Matthew 23:1-12. We all want to be great, great in man's sight but more importantly, great in God's sight. Matthew 23 speaks of two paths to greatness, which path are you on? Will it lead you to greatness?

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Hold On!24:59

5M ago24:59

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Hebrews 3:12-4:1. The writer of the book of Hebrews encourages his readers to keep some facts in their minds - a sobering truth, an encouragement, and a promise. Hold on to these truths and don't let go.

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Letters to the Seven Churches22:07

5M ago22:07

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Murray Haugen reviews the message of Christ to the seven churches in Revelation.

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Check Your Labels20:49

5M ago20:49

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I John 4:1-6. You check food labels to see what your body is taking in, it's important to avoid food that will do your body harm. It's important to also check where your spiritual food is coming from. Not everything that is spiritual is from God. In this text John teaches believers how to discern healthy teaching from poison.…

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I Shall Not Want21:33

5M ago21:33

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Psalm 23. David declares he shall not want. In a culture where we are always wanting more, how can we be content like David? What was his secret to not having any wants? In this text David tells us what he has.

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So You've Heard23:59

5M ago23:59

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Matthew 5:27-37. Jesus is teaching His 'Sermon on the Mount'. In this passage He addresses the faulty understandings of adultery, divorce, and making oaths. Hear what Jesus has to say about these topics and the hope for those who've done wrong.

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Bright Hope In Dark Days23:43

6M ago23:43

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Jeremiah 16:14-21. It's amazing what a little hope can do for a person. In this text, Jeremiah is given a glimpse of hope that would see him through the dark days to come. What kind of dark days would he face? What kind of dark days do you face? Where do you find your hope?

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Surrounded By Sinners23:30

6M ago23:30

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Matthew 9:9-13. Jesus and His disciples have a meal with an unexpected crowd - why would they do it?

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Come and Get It!23:09

6M ago23:09

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Isaiah 25:6-9. Isaiah foretells of a feast that is better than anything we could imagine - a feast that is being prepared for us but also of a feast that has already been prepared. You don't have to wait any longer to taste its goodness. Come and get it!

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Discipleship24:09

7M ago24:09

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Matthew 16:24-28. What is discipleship? Is it a program? Is it an event? We have all kinds of answers but here Jesus tells His disciples who it's for and what it entails.

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A Day To Remember22:38

7M ago22:38

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Titus 3:3-7. There are lots of days to remember in our lives. Paul reminds Titus of a few important days; days that were important to Paul, Titus, and to us today. What are they? What significance do they have for us today?

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Pentecost24:16

7M ago24:16

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John 14:15-21. What is Pentecost? Why remember it? Why celebrate? In this text Jesus teaches His disciples what's so significant about Pentecost.

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Beware the Leaven24:11

7M ago24:11

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Luke 12:4-12. Jesus warns His disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and where it leads to. How does Jesus encourage and challenge His disciples? How does His message translate to our day?

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How Do You Know?23:51

8M ago23:51

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I John 3:19-24. How do you know if you are saved or not? Is it possible to know for certain where you'll go when you die? How do you know? John writes to point believers to an assurance outside of them.

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Hope22:12

8M ago22:12

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Lamentations 3:18-26. When your circumstances in life seem to steal your hope, where can you find hope? Will this hope that you find let you down? Find the answer here in Lamentations 3.

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Familial Resemblance24:34

8M ago24:34

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I John 3:1-2. Pastor Ken Hart preaches on being children of God.

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Good News27:47

8M ago27:47

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Acts 13:26-39. On his first missionary journey Paul shares good news in a synagogue. This same good news is for you too. Listen here to hear what that news is.

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He Has Done It21:32

9M ago21:32

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Isaiah 53:10-12. Easter Sunday. He has done it, but what has He done? This message takes a look at the end of Isaiah 53 to see the lasting results He has accomplished for us.

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The Servant Dies18:05

9M ago18:05

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Isaiah 53:4-9. Good Friday message focusing on the Suffering Servant's purpose and result. Why did Christ suffer? What did it accomplish?

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The Road to Glory28:52

9M ago28:52

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John 12:20-33. Having heard about Jesus, people seek Him out to see His glory. Jesus tells them His hour has come to be glorified and He calls people to follow Him. What does the road to glory look like?

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Food for Thought: Faith14:45

9M ago14:45

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Kevin Wollenberg shares with us some food for thought about faith, focusing on a couple passages that teach us about faith.

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Food Challenge24:41

9M ago24:41

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John 6:52-65. Jesus provokes His audience with a life or death food challenge - If you want to live, eat My flesh. What is Jesus talking about? Find out here.

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Fear25:47

10M ago25:47

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Revelation 2:8-11. Jesus sends a letter to believers in Smyrna. What does He have to say to these believers dealing with persecution? What does He have to say to believers living today?

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Victory25:53

10M ago25:53

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Revelation 12:7-12. In this passage John gets a glimpse of heaven. He sees war but he also sees victory. What victory does he see? What does this victory mean for us?

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Behold!21:52

10M ago21:52

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John 1:29-34. In this text, John the Baptist calls out to the crowd to gaze at the most important thing in the world. What is it?

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It Works23:13

10M ago23:13

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Isaiah 55:10-13. Life is full of disappointments with things not working. Thankfully, God's Word isn't one of those disappointments. Listen, and hear how Isaiah shares how God works through His Word.

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Present Implications26:42

11M ago26:42

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Philippians 3:7-16. Paul shares his testimony with believers in this passage. He doesn't share it to get a pat on the back, but to give us an example as how to live our lives as believers. What are the present implications for your life?

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Where Do You Find Comfort?24:38

11M ago24:38

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2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Where do you find comfort? There are lots of ways to cover up pain or run away from it but they don't actually comfort. Where is comfort found? Find out where in 2 Corinthians 1.

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Boast22:03

11M ago22:03

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I Corinthians 1:26-31. Boasting, boy it's fun to do, but is it right? Should we be boastful? What do we have to boast about?

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Come Children, Come22:43

11M ago22:43

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Mark 10:13-16. What's the age requirement to come to Jesus? The disciples have an idea but Jesus has the answer. What is it? Listen to what Jesus has to say.

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Looking for Living Stone24:40

12M ago24:40

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I Peter 2:4-10. Have you ever seen a living stone? In this passage Peter tells us what to look for, what this stone does to us, and what this stone calls us to.

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Comfort22:38

12M ago22:38

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Isaiah 40:1-8. Are you hurting? Are you grieving? Are you aching? God desires to comfort you. Find out how He comforts His people from Isaiah 40:1-8.

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The Reason for Christmas15:45

12M ago15:45

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Matthew 1:18-23. Why is Christmas such a big deal? In Matthew's gospel we find the reason for Christmas.

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Messenger on a Mission24:52

1y ago24:52

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Malachi 3:1-6. Malachi warns the people that the LORD is sending a messenger to them. What would this messenger do? In the New Testament we find out who these messengers were. They completed their missions and have given us a mission.

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