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Featured Sermon: Who is Jesus Christ?, Part Two
| publish date | February 13, 2012 |
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When people seek Jesus, whom do they hope to find? In this message from Colossians we learn that Jesus is the head of the Church – its source of direction, authority and power, and the only reconciler between man and God.
Featured Sermon: Who Is Jesus Christ?
| publish date | February 2, 2012 |
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Ask a neighbor, coworker, or family member “Who is Jesus Christ?” and you may be hard-pressed to find a clear and correct answer. There is much confusion in today’s culture concerning Christ – who He is and the nature of His character. The early church was also confused, and the book of Colossians was written by the apostle Paul to help clarify that the truth of Christ is vital to Christianity. If Christ is not the Savior of all mankind, our world is hopeless; if Christ is the Savior of the world, then we must worship Him.
Living the Life
| publish date | January 25, 2012 |
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In this week’s featured sermon, Alistair addresses how knowledge of God and conduct of life go hand-in-hand. In writing to the Colossians, Paul’s main concern for them was that they would not only think biblically, but that they would live biblically. Paul realized the culture of the day greatly emphasized intellectual growth; however he hoped that the knowledge of God would make itself evident through the depth of their moral transformation. Nothing less than the holiness and loveliness of Christ was Paul’s aim for the Colossian believers.
Featured Sermon: The Apostle's Prayer, Part Two
| publish date | January 23, 2012 |
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The Apostle's Prayer, Part Two - Colossians 1:9-14
The Apostle Paul encourages us to pursue knowledge that will transcend us into a life worthy of Christ. Our incentive to live knowingly should not be aligned with how it makes us feel but instead, motivated by our desire to bring glory to God. In this message, Alistair Begg outlines four marks of a life that is pleasing to Jesus – fruitful, knowledgeable, powerful and thankful.
The Apostle's Prayer, Part One
| publish date | January 19, 2012 |
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The Apostle's Prayer, Part One
We can often find our prayer life inconsistent and derailed by negative experiences or circumstances. Paul sets an example of prayer for us to emulate – a model of prayer that is stimulated, sustained and specific. God’s words, “You will know me when you spend time with me” are instruction for gaining true wisdom revealed through Jesus Christ.
New Weekly Series on Colossians Begins
| publish date | January 9, 2012 |
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Introduction and Greetings - Colossians 1:1-2
Paul introduces himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. The words Paul writes are not merely the opinion of the great missionary but are the authoritative words of God. Here, Paul proclaims his testimony with his heart. In this message, we are challenged to test our own passion for the Gospel – “Do we have a testimony? Can we define our lives before and after we understood that Christ died for our salvation?”
Weekly Sermon: "Prophet, Priest, King"
| publish date | January 5, 2012 |
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Understanding the breadth of Christ's finished work is essential for the Christian life. This study in Hebrews 1 reminds us that Jesus is the Prophet who revealed God finally and fully, the Priest who reconciled lost people to God by sacrificing himself, and the triumphant King who reigns over all that he has made.
Sunday Sermon: "A Canticle"
| publish date | December 28, 2011 |
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The Magnificat records Mary's response to all that God revealed to her about the child she would bear - a response that drew from all that she had learned about God and how he dealt with his people. Mary's song continues to teach us about the kingdom of God and the Savior she celebrated with reverence, humility, and eagerness to see the promises of God fulfilled.
Sunday Sermon: "What a Mystery"
| publish date | December 20, 2011 |
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According to a familiar Christmas carol, Jesus was "born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth." The prologue to John's gospel introduces us to this mystery: that God became man so that the sons of men could become children of God.
Beware and Be Aware!
| publish date | December 13, 2011 |
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From last Sunday, December 11 -- What does true devotion look like? In Mark 12, Jesus contrasts the ostentatious religious life of the scribes with the humble gift of an anonymous widow, and we learn that devotion to God is not measured by outward appearances, but by sacrifice. Topics: Giving, Pride, Humility, Alistair Begg, Truth For Life
Last Sunday's Sermon: David's Son, David's Lord
| publish date | December 6, 2011 |
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Mark 12 - Alistair Begg - Who is Jesus? The answer to that question matters for eternity. The Bible answers clearly: Jesus is both the Son of David and the eternal Son of God.
Sunday Sermon: Not Far From the Kingdom
| publish date | November 29, 2011 |
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How close is close enough when it comes to the kingdom of God? In this study from Mark 12:28-34, we learn that knowing true things about God and understanding his law isn't enough. Unless our religion shows us our need for God, it will actually keep us from him.
Sunday Sermon: The Sadducees Question, Part One
| publish date | November 26, 2011 |
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In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees take their turn trying to catch Jesus in his words. Jesus' response revealed that, like those who had come before, their cynicism was founded on a spiritual problem: they did not believe their own scriptures or understand the power of God.
Sunday Evening Sermon: "Worth-ship"
| publish date | November 17, 2011 |
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Why do Christians sing when we gather for worship? Our music allows us to participate together in praising our great God and edifying one another in the faith. As we build on the worship patterns of believers in the past, we are creating patterns of our own for generations yet to come.
Sunday Sermon: Render to Caesar...
| publish date | November 15, 2011 |
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From Sunday morning on November 13, Alistair Begg preaches from Mark 12:
"Why do you keep playing games with Jesus?" That's the issue that confronted those who questioned Jesus about paying taxes to Caesar and the issue that faces us today. In this study from Mark 12:13-17, we learn that Christ's kingdom takes precedence over every other kingdom and every agenda that we have.
Sunday Sermon: After Darkness, Light
| publish date | November 8, 2011 |
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This Sunday, Alistair Begg turned to Romans 3 for a study on salvation and justification.
Sunday Sermon: Lessons from the Fig Tree, Part Two
| publish date | October 13, 2011 |
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In the evening service on October 9, Alistair Begg continued his message from Mark 11:
When Jesus told his disciples that they will receive "whatever you ask in prayer," did He mean it only as a symbol or metaphor? As we work through these verses in Mark's gospel in light of the rest of scripture, we find the balance we need by believing God will do the impossible while at the same time humbly submitting to His sovereign will.
Sunday Sermon: Lessons from the Fig Tree, Part One
| publish date | October 12, 2011 |
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On Sunday, October 9, Alistair Begg continued his series in Mark's Gospel.
The cursing of the fig tree recorded in Mark 11 is a living parable of the judgment that God would send on unbelieving Israel. Today, Jesus' actions still challenge us to consider the fruitfulness of our lives before God.
Sunday Sermon: In the Temple
| publish date | October 6, 2011 |
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On Sunday, October 2, Alistair continued his study in Mark's gospel in the evening service. In Mark 11, Jesus enters the temple.He looked past the disguise of religion and saw God's people being exploited. What motivated His dramatic response? Not anger, but a holy zeal for God's honor.
Sunday Sermon: The Coming Kingdom
| publish date | October 4, 2011 |
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The story of the "triumphal entry" is well known, but because of its familiarity, we may miss the point that is made in the details. In his approach to Jerusalem, Jesus asserted that he is the Messianic king predicted by the Old Testament Scriptures.
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