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Have you ever felt that the divine concept of love is an elusive force, just beyond your grasp? This episode ventures deep into the heart of 1st John, chapter 4, to unearth the transformative power of God's love. As your host, I open up about the complexities of reconciling the biblical definition of love with our worldly views, sharing my personal wrestling with the fear of vulnerability that comes with sacrificial affection. Together, we confront the stark contrast between the self-focused love we often encounter and the giving, selfless nature of the love exhibited by Jesus Christ. It's a candid reflection on the courage required to love without holding back, and a reminder that accepting God's love for us is a prerequisite to sharing that same love with others.

This conversation is not just theoretical; it's an actionable guide to loving as Jesus did, marked by sacrifice and boundless generosity. If you've ever questioned your capacity to love selflessly or wondered how to authentically represent God's love in an all-too-often selfish world, this dialogue will speak to your heart. We recognize that without embracing the depth of God's love fully, our efforts to love others can fall short. By examining the life and teachings of Christ, we discover that knowing God is inseparable from demonstrating love to those around us, and it is within this divine relationship that we find the blueprint for a love that is truly life-giving. Join us for a profound exploration of how to embody the love that defines our faith and how to let it reshape our interactions with every soul we meet.

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 How much do you truly know about God's love for you?

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PART 1 - DAVID & GOLIATH: FAITH KILLS GIANTS 

Scriptural Reference 
-1 Samuel 17:1-58 

We will be analyzing the profiles of Goliath, Saul, and David. The goal is to identify the principles and truths that we can apply to our personal and public lives to walk in faith and achieve victory. Together, we will discover how faith, regardless of its size, can help us overcome the giants in our lives.

The Voice of Insult & Contempt from Goliath 
-1 Samuel 17:10 (NKJV) 10 And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
-1 Samuel 17:42 (NKJV) 42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking.

The Voice of Fear from Saul and the Armies of Israel 
-1 Samuel 17:11 (NKJV) 11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

The Voice of Faith from the Young Shepherd 
-1 Samuel 17:32 (NKJV) 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”

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SermonCast - GOD FORGIVES, GUIDES AND DELIVERS (Psalm 25)

Bible Chapter Study: Psalm 25

Author – A Psalm of David 
Audience - Types of people 
-Sinners
-The humble 
-Those who keep His covenant and testimonies.
-Those who fear the Lord.

Content Outline 
-David’s trust in God – vv. 1-3
-David’s Plea for Guidance – vv.4-5
-David’s Plea for Forgiveness vv.6-7 
-David Praises Who the Lord is & What He does– vv.8-10.
-Blessings for Those Who Fear the Lord – vv.12-14
-David’s Plea for Deliverance vv.15-22

Characters: David & God

Key Points: David trusts in God because he knows God's character to be merciful, loving, good, and upright. He teaches, guides, and leads David in His ways, as well as to sinners, the humble, and those who keep His covenant and testimony.

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SermonCast - SEE GREATER & DO GREATER 

Scriptural References: Genesis 13:14-18; John 1:43-51; John 5:16-23 & John 14:12-14

Key Points
- Your level of perception of God will determine how you will relate to God. 
- How we view ourselves will determine how far we can go in life. 
- How you view God is how you will value God.
- The farther you can see in God meaning what you know of God the greater you can do through God and in God. 

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SermonCast - REBUILDING THE HOUSE OF THE LORD (FROM THE BOOK OF HAGGAI – OT) 

Haggai 1:2-4 (NKJV) 2 “Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying: ‘This people says, “The time has not come, the time that the LORD’s house should be built.” ’ 3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your panelled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?”

We should prioritize God's purpose and projects over our personal plans.

The process of returning to the Lord and rebuilding the house of the Lord begins with repentance from sin, a renewed attitude toward his will and word, and resilience in our work for God.

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SermonCast - GOD’S BUILDING PROJECT 

God’s part is equipping & ensuring His temple-building project is accomplished. God gives results and rewards to those who participate in his temple-building project. Your part is your assigned purpose. 

1 Corinthians 3:5-17 (NKJV) 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

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SermonCast - FAITH IN THE WORD 

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Looking at the character, conduct and communication of those who may abide in the presence of the Lord.  Worshippers visiting the temple likely asked these questions.

1.     LORD, who may abide (sojourn, to dwell) in Your tabernacle (a special place of God)? – Psa. 15:1
2.     Who may dwell (to stay) in Your holy hill (a place of God)? – Psa. 15:1
3.     Who may ascend (to go up) into the hill of the Lord? -  Psa. 24:3
4.     Or who may stand (be upright) in His holy place? – Psa. 24:3

Living a holy life, which involves adhering to God's moral principles, is necessary to be considered worthy of standing in the presence of God and worshipping Him. The Bible states, "Pursue holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)

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SermonBite - God Speaks Through These Means 

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