First Importance

First Importance

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First Importance episodes

  • "The Helper" - John 16:1-15 (July 17, 2022)

    Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John. This message, "The Helper" from John 16:1-15, examines the work of the Holy Spirit.

    1.  The Helper Sent - vv. 4 - 7

    2.  The Helper's Work - vv. 8 - 1  

    3.  The Helper and the World - vv. 8 - 11

    4.  The Helper and the Believer - vv. 12 - 15

    38 min
  • "Hated" - John 15:18 - 16:4 (July 10, 2022)

    Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John. This message, "Hated," from John 15:18 - 16:4 examines three trying truths:

    1.  You Will Be Hated - 15:18-19, 22-25

    2.  You Will Be Persecuted - 15:20-21

    3.  You Will Not Be Alone - 16:1, 4

    37 min
  • "Friends of God" - John 15: 12-17 (June 26, 2022)

    Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel  of John. This message from John 15:12-17 examines our friendship with God through a relationship with Jesus Christ. In this passage we see:

    1.  A Clear Command - vv. 12 - 13

    2.  A Comforting Declaration - vv. 14 - 15

    3.  A Calculated Calling - vv. 16 - 17

    40 min
  • "Abide in the True Vine" - John 15:1-11 (June 19, 2022)

    Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE & LIVE series from the Gospel of John. This message from John 15:1-11 examines the importance of abiding. From this passage, we will see eight reasons why abiding in Him is so important.

    1.  He Is the Source of Life - v. 1

    2.  He Is the Source of Care - vv. 1 - 3

    3. He Is the Source of Fruitfulness - vv. 4 - 5

    4.  He Is Our Only Hope; Apart From Him There Is No Hope - v. 6

    5.  He Will Answer Our Prayers - v. 7

    6.  His Fruit Proves We Belong to Him - v. 8

    7.  He Is the Source of Pure Love - vv. 9 -10

    8.  He Is the Source of Pure Joy - v. 11

    43 min
  • "PROVERBS: Wisdom for Your Words" (June 15, 2022)

    Pastor Josh Hall continues his study in "The Wisdom of Proverbs" with this lesson, "Wisdom for Your Words." He notes 3 contrasting types of words:

    1.  Prudent vs Loose

         1)  Prudent Words are:

             • Pondered - 15:28

             • Restrained - 10:19; 27:27

             • Apt - 15:23

         2)  Loose Words are:

             • Hasty - 29:20

             • From big mouths - 13:3

             • Create strife - 18:6

             • "Shoulda, coulda, woulda" - 17:28

    2.  Truthful vs False

         1)  Truthful Words are:

             • Lasting - 12:19

             • Endearing - 24:26

         2)  False Words are:

             • Abominable - 12:22

             • Dividing - 16:28

             • Dangerous - 25:18

             • Flattering - 29:5

    3.  Encouraging vs Discouraging

         1)  Encouraging Words are:

             • Life-giving - 10:11

             • Glad - 12:25

             • Fit - 25:11-12

             • Winsome - 16:21-24

         2)  Discouraging words, as well as being the opposite effect of Encouraging Words, they:

             • Belittle - 11:9

    36 min

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