Because Love is Greater
Jesus made the religious leaders of His day extremely uncomfortable. He can make us uncomfortable in our casual faith, also. When asked what is most important, Jesus repeated the “Shema,” the daily prayer of the Israelites and declaration of their belief in God from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. Jesus affirmed this huge part of the Jewish faith, but He also elevated it. Let’s study why it matters today.
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Because the Stakes are Too High
The Resurrected Jesus sent word for His disciples to meet Him in Galilee. There He delivered their assignment. We call it “the Great Commission.” It’s also our assignment, the Church’s one job. Let’s break it down and get practical about what and how we are to do this job!
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Because Everybody Needs Purpose and to Belong
Jesus loves the Church. He gave His life for all people, but the Church is His Bride. He is the Head of the Church and Scriptures refer to her as the Body of Christ. What does it mean to belong to a local assembly of believers and what does that have to do with our purpose? Let’s look at the assignment and responsibilities of all believers, then dig deeper into our individual gifts and purposes.
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Love Like It's the Last Thing You'll Do
In this day and current climate, it seems hard to love others who are different than we are, who believe differently, or who are angry with us.
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How to Keep the Home Fires Burning
We all have expectations and understandings when it comes to sex: whether we are single, married, or have no interest in a relationship at all. The way we view sexual ethics is going to be informed by someone. We believe the Word of God should shape how we understand sexuality: not history, tradition, legislation, or culture. In this study, we will look at the reality of sex as being more than physical, and what it means for each of us.
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