In Paul's final letter addressed to Timothy, rather than being focused on the circumstances of his imprisonment, Paul decides to encourage Timothy to be faithful and bold in sharing the gospel and serving Christ. In 2 Timothy 1:1-14, we are encouraged to edify and cultivate growth in young believers.

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Sometimes, we feel like we're running on empty. Other times, we feel unstoppable. In a sermon from Isaiah 40:27-31, we learn that no matter what we're going through, no matter what season of life we're in, if we wait upon the LORD, He will be our strength. We will be renewed because He is the only One who never grows weary or grows faint.

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In a message from Isaiah 40:1-11, we learn that God is the One who gives true comfort in every situation. Rather than turning to other things and idols for relief from our pain, we should trust in and turn to God as the One who is supremely able to meet us where we are.

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In Matthew 7:21-27, Jesus speaks of two men who built their houses on different foundations. One built his house on the rock, and the other built his house on the sand. Scripture teaches that true disciples are those who have built their lives on the rock-solid foundation of Christ, while those who trust in the sand as a foundation claim they did good works without being a true disciple will be turned away by Jesus.

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In Leviticus 10, Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu offer unauthorized fire before the LORD, and fire came from the presence of the LORD and it consumes them. They are consumed because they disobey God's command and dishonor the LORD in the sight of the people. However, as those who have received the promised Messiah, we now understand the immense gift of God's grace in and through Jesus Christ. He was sent on our behalf as the only perfect, spotless Lamb of God to be crucified on our behalf that we might be reconciled to the LORD, protecting us from the wrath we deserve.

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After Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, the disciples are left distraught and afraid. However, after His resurrection, Jesus greets the disciples with commands of peace and promises the Holy Spirit. In a sermon from John 20:19-23, we see that only through a relationship with Jesus Christ can we have peace with God, and our relationship with Him gives us the power to do what He has commanded by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Seeing as Jesus fed the five thousand in John 6, we are lead to offer God all that we have because He can turn even the smallest offerings into the greatest blessings.

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