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Shine Like Stars

Chris Risley

Philippians 2:12-18

Here, Paul discusses how we should respond to Christ's example of humility. He humbled himself by being obedient to the point of dying on a cross for the humans he so loves. We are called to follow his example of humility and obedience by "working out" in the example of our lives the salvation God has worked in us from the moment we accepted the free gift of forgiveness. This does not include grumbling or complaining! Instead our lives should be so different from the world that we shine like the stars.

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Work Out What God Worked In

James Rochford

Philippians 2:12-16

Paul is not promoting working for your salvation. He is saying work out or live out the salvation God has worked into you when you asked for forgiveness for al your sins based upon the finished work of Jesus on the cross. It is God who is working in you to give you the desire and the power to live a life pleasing to him.

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Biblical Provisions for Handling Anxiety

Ben Foust

Philippians 4:4-9

The Bible acknowledges that anxiety is a part of the human experience. It also does not condemn all forms of anxiety. It is good to have concern or care for others. Pride and trying to control things that cannot be controlled drives much of our anxiety. The Bible does offer provisions for combatting the undesirable forms of anxiety. We cannot choose our circumstances or our feelings, but we can choose our attitude about them. We can humbly acknowledge God's sovereignty and prayerfully tell God about our fears, give thanks for his promises, and ask for what we need.

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Calming the Storm

Chris Hearty

Mark 4:35-41

In this famous passage, Jesus works a miracle stopping a storm over the Sea of Galilee. This story offers us deep and personal application for our lives. Jesus provides the antidote for the fear of his disciples and he can do the same for us.

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Fear
Trust

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Fear, Uncertainty, and Hope

Conrad Hilario

Psalms 23:1-6

Crisis brings biblical passages to life. Many are living in fear and uncertainty, as the pandemic threatens and disrupts our lives. It is a good time to reflect on a familiar passage--Psalm 23--and hear what it says about fear, uncertainty, and hope.

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The Great Shepherd

Chris Hearty

Psalms 23:1-6

The Bible repeatedly describes God as the "good shepherd," offering loving leadership and care. Just as sheep under a good shepherd's care trust him, we should seek to establish a trusting relationship with God through Jesus, looking to Him for our needs. With Jesus as our shepherd we have rest from our anxious fears, spiritual nourishment, stability, fulfillment, and eternal life.\r\n

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Abraham's Early Faith

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 12:4-13:18

As we study the Bible's account of Abraham's life, we see that God's dealings with him mirror His dealings with Christians who have put their trust in Him to pay for their sins--the essence of faith. Abraham's life gives us a picture of a normal life of faith-lapses, as is common and normal for Christians, but also shows us that God is always faithful to people who have put their trust in Him--not because of their performance but because of His faithfulness. Understanding this will help us be more stable, have an answer for our fears, find growth through trusting Him and through His loving discipline, and, someday, see amazing results of our steps of faith.

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Cynicism

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, which had become cynical. What are the dangers of cynicism in the Christian life? It distorts our view of truth, it leads to pride, and it ultimately suggests that we know better than God does. A historical look at cynicism and modern day examples are reviewed to understand the damage it can cause.

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Elijah's Downward Spiral

Jim Leffel

1 Kings 19:1-18

Standing up to the prophets of Baal took its toll on Elijah. Afterwards, he started going on a downward spiral. He began to let his fears control him. God ministered to Elijah and lovingly reminds him of things that Elijah can't see. This teaching covers how devastating fear can be in our lives and how to not allow fear to control us.

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