King David, despite his numerous failures, was described by God as a man after His own heart. Pastor Ben Khazraee examines David’s mission statement, which should serve as a guiding principle for our own lives, the objectives that guided his actions and drew him closer to God.

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Pastor Ben Khazraee focuses on the ways our devices facilitate our vices, not just the apparent ones like lust and materialism, but also gambling, gossip, and a general lack of self-control. He also suggests biblical solutions to help us address these issues and cultivate virtuous habits.

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In this passage, Paul expresses his continuous prayers for his readers and then shares specific requests he has made for them. Pastor Rod Bunton elaborates on two of these requests: first, that despite having the revelation in God’s word, we require divine illumination to comprehend and love it, and secondly, that we would come to know God fully.

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Following a highly publicized disciplinary measure to address internal persecution, the church experienced significant growth. Pastor Rod Bunton begins a report on unity and expansion, while the apostles adhered to the pattern set by Jesus by performing signs and wonders to evangelize those outside the church.

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Pastor Doug Link delves into the pervasive issue of loneliness in our modern lives. Ironically, technology, which was touted as a means of enhancing connectivity, has only contributed to our isolation and may not offer a solution to this pressing problem.

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After presenting a profound doctrinal explanation of Christian salvation, Paul expresses his sincere prayers for his readers. Pastor Rod Bunton highlights Paul’s gratitude to God for the Ephesian church’s remarkable display of two crucial attributes: unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus and an unwavering love for fellow believers.

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After witnessing the exemplary response of the new church members to the external persecution faced by Peter and John, they encountered a new challenge: internal persecution. Pastor Rod Bunton recounts the story of Ananias and Sapphira, who sought recognition for their own financial contributions.

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Paul concludes this opening section of his letter by explaining the role of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Pastor Rod Bunton elaborates on this third component, emphasizing that both Jews and Gentiles are made an inheritance through the indwelling of the promised Holy Spirit.

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Peter and John’s persecution by the Jewish leaders demonstrates how they responded to a challenge to their unwavering commitment to obeying God. Pastor Rod Bunton identifies three more points that illuminate the appropriate course of action when confronted with persecution in our own lives.

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Pastor Ben Khazraee guides us through the subtle ways in which our intelligent devices and the content they offer can serve as teachers, influencing our behavior and shaping our lives.

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