Pastor Drew examines the second song of advent in Luke 1:68–79, teaching us that we should sing praise to Jesus, not because our expectations are met or our circumstances are desirable, but because the gospel hasn’t left us behind.

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Pastor Drew examines Luke 1:46–55, teaching us that Mary’s song serves as a model for lowly Christians to have joy in God.

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Bible Text: 2 John 7–13 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 2 John | Pastor Brian examines 2 John 7–13, teaching us that we must avoid false teachers and take no part in their wicked works, but rather finish the race in the fellowship of the saints.

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Bible Text: 2 John 4–7 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 2 John | Pastor Brian examines 2 John 4–7, teaching us that we must love one another in the church, love God by obeying Him, and walk in love and truth because of the work of false teachers.

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Bible Text: 2 John 1–4 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: 2 John | Pastor Brian examines 2 John 1–4, teaching us that you must love the church and obey the Father by knowing and abiding in the truth.

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Bible Text: Mark 16:9–20 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Gospel of Mark | Pastor Brian examines Mark 16:9–20, teaching us that while Mark 16:9–20 was not written by Mark, we can trust our Bibles as God’s Word.

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Bible Text: Mark 16:1–8 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Gospel of Mark | Pastor Drew examines Mark 16:1–8, teaching us that God’s plan in Christ’s resurrection was far greater than our imaginations.

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Bible Text: Mark 15:21–47 | Preacher: Brian Powell | Series: Gospel of Mark | Pastor Brian examines Mark 15:21–47, teaching us that we should trust God’s Word and marvel at Jesus, the Son of God, who was forsaken so that his people might be saved.

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Bible Text: Mark 15:1–20 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Gospel of Mark | Pastor Drew examines Mark 15:1–20, teaching us that Mark shows us a behind-the-scenes look of how the good news of Christ was made for us by God.

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Bible Text: Mark 14:53–72 | Preacher: Drew McFarland | Series: Gospel of Mark | Pastor Drew examines Mark 14:53–72, teaching us that Christ’s righteousness shines brightest in the midst of the best men’s sins.

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