Community Church - Edwardsburg episodes:

• December 10, 2023Incarnation (In the Flesh)

  Incarnation (In the Flesh)

  The Origin

  John 3:13, 3:31, 6:41, 6:51, 6:58

  Eternity

  Heaven

  The Purpose

  John 6:39-40

  Glorify the Father

  Satisfy Justice

  Demonstrate Love

  The Impact

  John 6:33-37

  Life with Purpose

  Life Eternal

  ...more

  

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• December 03, 2023The Reason For Freedom

  Galatians 4,5

  1. Be Like Mike, I mean Paul.

  He went from extreme legalist

  To freedom fighter.

  2. The top priority in finding a Bible preacher.

  That he teaches the Bible.

  3. Who loves you baby?

  Flee the flatterer.

  Follow the truth teller.

  4. The Ultimate Goal

  Christ formed in you.

  5. The story is an allegory.

  God’s promise over man’s plan.

  6. OOOOOOOOOH!

  Legalism is no small problem.

  7. Reason for the Freedom.

  Spirit given desire and ability to do what God has

  called you to do.

  ...more

  

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• November 26, 2023Karma or Karis

  Galatians 3-4

  Why then the law? (3:19)

  Show us that we couldn’t keep it.

  Bring us to Christ.

  Baptized into Christ (3:27)

  Immersed in Christ

  Identity in Christ

  Enslaved to elementary principles (4:3)

  Solid principle of life

  God’s principle of grace

  Received adoption as sons (4:4)

  Heirs, not slaves

  Intimate, not disrespectful

  Final Thoughts

  Living in grace turned Paul into a sluggard. – No One Ever

  ...more

  

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• November 19, 2023Living Better

  Living Better

  Galatians 3

  You Know Better

  Eyes on Jesus

  From start to finish,

  It’s about faith.

  Not seeking approval

  Jesus is my approval

  Scripture Teaches Better

  Father Abraham

  Not by genetics but by faith.

  Side Note:

  Not Replacement Theology

  Both the genetic and spiritual children

  of Abraham have a clear place

  in God’s plan.

  Accounted not accomplished righteousness.

  Jesus Charts Better

  Became cursed by God

  Purchased our redemption.

  Blessings of Abraham

  ...more

  

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• November 12, 2023Getting a Grip on the Christian Life

  Galatians 2

  Problems of the New Peter

  Religion is often the enemy of faith.

  Peter got the Spirit, but

  He still had the flesh.

  Perceptions of the new you.

  Peace with God, but

  War with sin

  Christ lives in me, but

  Sin lives in my flesh

  Sin is not my master, but

  It’s still my enemy.

  You’re a new creation, but

  Still shaped by experiences and temperament.

  You’re living in the body

  By faith.

  ...more

  

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• November 05, 2023Nine Notes

  Nine Notes from Galatians 1

  Note the Background (2)

  Note the Greeting (3)

  Note the Gift (4)

  Note the Surprise (6)

  Note the Difference (6)

  Note the Offense (7)

  Note the Anger (8,9)

  Note the Testimony (11-24)

  Note the Time (11-24)

  ...more

  

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• October 29, 2023Lo Mas Importante

  Lo Mas Importante

  Ephesians 3:14-19

  You Can and Should

  Teach Biblical Truth

  Encourage Memorization

  Teach Apologetics

  Stress Obedience

  Emphasize Character

  But First They Need

  A gut full of Jesus

  A house full of Jesus

  A head full of Jesus

  What Can We Do?

  Model

  Pray

  ...more

  

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• October 22, 2023Moorings & MORE

  Moorings and More

  Matthew 28:19-20

  *Worship John 4:24

  Authentic

  Accurate

  *Instruction from God’s Word Acts 2:42

  *Fellowship Acts 2:42

  *Ordinances Acts 2:42

  Communion I Corinthians 11:23-26

  Baptism Romans 6:3-5

  *Prayer Acts 2:42

  *Furthering the Gospel Mathew 28:18-20

  Discipleship Defined

  Know

  Show

  Grows

  Discipleship Demonstrated

  Live Like He Lived John 8:31-32

  Love Like He Loved John 13:34-35

  Look Like He Looked John 15:8

  ...more

  

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• October 15, 2023Moorings & More

  Moorings and More

  Acts 2:42

  #1 Apostle’s Doctrine (Bible)

  Don’t Defend

  Don’t Amend

  #2 Fellowship

  Contribution

  Sharing

  Communion

  - Caring for and sharing with

  #3 Breaking Bread

  Reminder of His Work

  Reminder that we are one body.

  #4 Prayer

  Move my heart.

  Bring my life into conformity.

  ...more

  

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• October 08, 2023Born Again

  John 3

  Needy Nic (1-3)

  Had Religion

  Had Respect

  Had Riches

  Had Reason

  Messy Rebirth

  Salvation Spelled Out (4-13)

  Water - Baptismal Regeneration

  Physical and Spiritual

  Ezekiel 36:25-27

  Spirit - Feels, Can’t See

  Obvious Impact

  Powerful Picture (14-15)

  See the Need

  Look and Live

  Gracious Gift (16-21)

  Acceptance to Eternal Life

  Reject to Condemnation

  ...more

  

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