Sunday Service
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Faith in Jesus’ Power
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Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on faith, emphasizing that nothing is impossible with Jesus. He explores several miracles in Matthew 8 and Mark 5, highlighting how faith in Jesus’ power transforms lives. The message encourages believers to grow in faith, overcome fear, and trust God in every circumstance. [00:00] Introduction to Matthew 8 and Mark…
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Drawing Near Through Scripture
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Bill Teubl continues his exploration of Psalm 139, focusing on drawing near to God through Scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of approaching Scripture with focused questions, trusting God’s intimate knowledge of us, and recognizing our inherent worth as God’s creation. The sermon also addresses the tension between hating…
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Hearing the Voice of the Spirit
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Bill Teubl discusses how to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit through Scripture, emphasizing the need for faith, intentionality, and quiet reflection. He shares practical steps for engaging with Scripture, using Psalm 139 as an example to illustrate how God’s closeness and knowledge of us can deepen our relationship with Him. [00:00] Introduces the…
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Temptation
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Bruce Hempel delivers a sermon on temptation, focusing on the failures of Israel’s kings—Saul, David, and Solomon—as cautionary examples. He emphasizes the consequences of sin, the importance of humility, and the need to remain steadfast in faith to avoid drifting away from God. Bullet points: [00:00:00] Opens with prayer requests for incarcerated men and shares…
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Resisting Temptation and Reverence for God
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Bruce Hempel explores the connection between resisting temptation and having reverence for God (or the “fear of the Lord”). He contrasts David’s failure with Joseph’s faithfulness, emphasizing how reverence for God protects us from sin. The sermon highlights the dangers of self-indulgence and the importance of teaching children to recognize spiritual traps. [00:00:19] Introduces the…
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Loving the World in a Biblical Way
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Eric Schnackenberg discusses the challenge of balancing love for sinners with hatred for sin, emphasizing that the Bible doesn’t provide a universal “how-to” but calls for wisdom and discernment. He critiques a Super Bowl ad that misrepresents Jesus’ teachings by equating foot-washing with blanket approval of progressive ideologies, arguing this dilutes the gospel’s call to…
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Israel’s Promised Borders: Past, Present, and Future Glory
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This sermon by Brian Wilson explores the historical and prophetic boundaries of Israel, tracing their significance from the covenant with Abraham to the future millennial reign of Jesus. Brian connects these borders to God’s promises and judgments, emphasizing their theological importance across different eras. The message concludes with practical applications, offering four key areas for…
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Parenting: Teaching Sacrifice and Kingdom Service
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Bill Teubl continues his series on parenting, focusing on teaching children to make sacrifices and advance God’s kingdom. He emphasizes that these principles apply broadly, not just to parents, and encourages listeners to turn to God when they fall short. The sermon explores biblical foundations for sacrificial living and ministry, highlighting the importance of discernment…
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Parenting Children to Make Wise Investments
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Bill Teubl continues his series on parenting, focusing on teaching children to make wise investments (spiritually and practically) and to love God above worldly things. He emphasizes that these principles apply to all stages of parenting and even to those without children, as they reflect broader biblical truths about stewardship and relationships. [00:00:00] Introduction to…
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Sunday June 30 – Faithfulness
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Talk given by Nathan Hepworth Notes Short outline1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 25:21, Luke 16:10-11Why: Hebrews 11:6 Major areas where God expects us to be faithful Summary:1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Revelation 22:12