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- Arrival > Power in Surrender: Austin Presnell
How often do we want the gifts of God more than the gift-giver himself? The story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 is challenging - why would God ask this? There were some things that needed to die in Abraham. It caused him to examine if his trust was really in God or just in the promises?
Is there anything God is asking you to surrender in the waiting of this Advent season?
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35 min - Arrival > Power in Waiting: Toran Scott
This Sunday, Pastor Toran helped us examine two interconnected stories of faith and healing that are captured in Luke 8:40-56. In both, we see Jesus desiring to grow people's faith in the middle of waiting. Where is God asking you to grow your faith in the waiting this Advent season?
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32 min - Arrival > The Second Coming: Sara Krieg
In the midst of the Christmas season, Advent offers us an opportunity to slow our hearts and lean in to reflect on the beautiful arrival of Jesus into our lives in the past, present and future.
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24 min - Lampstand > Laodicea: Toran Scott
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41 min - Lampstand > Philadelphia: Toran Scott
Persecution will come for those of who sincerely try to follow the Jesus of Scripture - from those who don't know God at all, and those who claim to but don't actually. This was also true for the church in Philadelphia, whose letter in Revelation acknowledged their deeds and promised that they would be protected as they persevered. Sometimes when we have little strength, it's so that we have to rely on God and know it's not us who made things happen. You don't have to have much. You just need to be faithful and persevere.
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35 min - Lampstand > Sardis: Austin Presnell
How many of us care more about our spiritual reputation than our spiritual reality? Some of us, like the church in Sardis, need a wake up call from complacency. Jesus's letter applied to both the individual and the collective church, and that still rings true today. The consumerism of our culture can make us think that all we need to do is go to a church building instead of belong to a church body, but engaging in the spiritual discipline of serving is key to discipleship to Jesus.
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33 min - Lampstand > Thyatira: Toran Scott
Have you ever seen someone on a path you know will not turn out well, but been unsure if warning them was appropriate? The letter to the church in Thyatira focuses on Jesus as judge, and is a heavy but necessary setup as he does just this. He issues a warning that they must turn from following a false teacher of suffer dire consequences. While sometimes tough to hear, when a warning is issued from a place of love, it says we're going to step in even when it's uncomfortable.
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36 min - Lampstand > Pergamum: Erin Clifford-Reese
The direction of our culture is speeding in the opposite direction of scripture. We can find ourselves tempted to join in with certain cultural norms and idols that don't seem immediately harmful, but aren't bringing us closer to God. The same was true for the church in Pergamum, an impressive capital city of progress but also of many idols. But Jesus urges them to repent, change course and embrace the freedom he offers; we have access to that same opportunity to change our thinking and embrace his victory today.
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26 min - Lampstand > Smyrna: Toran Scott
Standing with Christ can and will cost you something, but it's worth it. The second letter in Revelation is to the church in Smyrna, who is commended for their steadfast faith in the midst of unjust suffering. Jesus reminds them that the ultimate victory - the crown he gives - is better than anything else and comes only after life on Earth.
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34 min - Lampstand > Ephesus: Austin Presnell
In the series, Lampstand, we’re examining Revelation’s seven letters to various churches.
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