Building on the previous week’s message, Michael Wickenheiser discusses memorization and meditation on the Word of God and delves into the third step of the inductive Bible study method (application).
*Knowing God's Sovereignty
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*Death to God-Given Rights
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*Sin and Repentance in the Life of a Leader
Dan speaks to us about the story of David and Bathsheba and draws out the Biblical principles behind repentance and humility in leadership. 2 Samuel 11-12
Making His Mercy Known
In seeking to spread the truth of the gospel to the world by meeting peoples’ spiritual needs, it is important to not lose sight of meeting their physical needs as well. Tim Devane discusses the necessity of showing the gospel in addition to sharing the gospel.
Evangelism and Service, Know the Connection
Charlie Schumacher speaks to us this week about the connection between evangelism and works/service. His basic outline was that good works are important to others because they prove you care, give evidence of faith, and God commands us to do it, He also emphasized that verbal proclamation of the Gospel is necessary, not just good. Lastly, he said that good works should always be done with eternal purposes in mind.
*John The Baptist: He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
Dan shares the glory of God through a Louie Giglio video that explains the sounds that all creation is making to praise God. He explains that as God's creation we are meant to seek glory, not for ourselves, but for God. Link for the video here.
Yahweh Tsidkenu “I Am Your Righteousness”
Mike “Big O” Owczarek defines the terms “righteousness” and “justification” in light of both Old and New Testament realities, explaining what it means that Christ is our righteousness and how that truth ought to play itself out in the lives of believers.
Yahweh Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness
Knowing Your Speech
Jay Ripley speaks on communication and how words have the power to both hurt and heal, inviting students to think practically about how they can use their words in encouragement, confession, and evangelism.
A Living Body, The Church
In his life training talk, Shawn Vradenburg goes over the reasons both we and our culture push back against the idea of church, then he establishes the biblical basis for church. After explaining the reasons we go to church, Shawn then outlines what we should look for in a church and then specifies what church IS and is NOT.
Knowing What It Means
Michael Wickenheiser walks through the first two steps of the inductive Bible Study method (observations & interpretations), explaining the different characteristics of and giving helpful tips for each of the two steps.
Formerly Known
Tim Devane lays down both elements of what a testimony is and isn’t, as well as practical ways in which we can incorporate our testimonies into sharing the gospel with others.
Missions Week: Yahweh Sabboath
Mike Polley expounds on the reasons why Christians GO therefore into all nations and challenges listeners saying that, “you know too much to live an ordinary life!”
Knowing Technology
In a society so dependent on technology, it is important that believers be aware of both the potential benefits and pitfalls of technology. Jay Ripley points out both the dangerous and redemptive qualities of technology, ending with some practical ways that believers can put technology to good use for the Kingdom.
Fear of Man, A Pervasive Struggle
Shawn starts this talk by giving five snapshots of ways that fear of man manifests in our lives. He then talks through the problem of this struggle saying that it is a serious sin, it is unbelief, that we have misplaced fear and misplaced hope.
The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ
Matt talks about reasons we don’t study the bible; It’s mental, emotional, and home work. He then explains why studying the Bible is worth it. He says that it is fun to find answers, disciplinary reading gives way to leisure reading, and it makes you feel wonderful. He closes by encouraging listeners to engage their senses to help make the truths of the Gospel more real to them by listening to music, watching good movies, reading supplemental fiction and engaging their imaginations.
Community: Fuel for Making Him Known
Steve Discher explores 5 reasons why comment helps fuel evangelism and discusses several practical ways for believers to make the most of the communities they are in.
Knowing God’s Sovereignty
Relationships Week
In their message “To Know Christ and Make Him Known, One Marriage at a Time”, Matt & Lisa Reagan walk through a Biblical foundation for relationships, weaving in lessons they have learned from their own life experiences.