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Confident!

Jim Leffel
2 Timothy 2:8-9

Although imprisoned, Paul expressed great confidence in his mission. Jim Leffel discusses how we can remain confident in the calling we have received from God, despite the circumstances.

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Do Not Be Ashamed

Ben Foust
2 Timothy 1:7-12

What would be worth enduring shame for? Paul encourages Timothy to join him as a shameless messenger of the good news that saves. The testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes and is, therefor, a worthwhile reason to gladly endure suffering and shame to share this good news. The Gospel is worth it!

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Urgency of Love

Jim Leffel
Romans 13:8-12

In his series Christian Community in Crazy Times, Jim Leffel answers three questions: At the end of the day, what is the one thing that matters most?, Who is my neighbor? and How can we persevere in urgent love? These questions are incredibly relevant in light of the pandemic that is radically disrupting everyone's life now.

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The Prayer of Faith

Mike Sullivan
James 5:13-18

Does God heal the sick every time we pray in faith for them? And what are the keys to effective prayer? James covers these and other key questions in this short paragraph about prayer.

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Keeping Deep Connections

Jim Leffel
Romans 12:9-21

With hope and confidence, Romans 12 addresses a very similar situation that our world is confronted with today. The world is isolated and fragmented for different reasons today than it was in Paul's day but the solution is the same; build social bonds with genuine love and without hypocrisy. The Body of Christ is uniquely equipped to offer a powerful solution to the craziness of the present times.

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The Importance of Patience

Ryan Lowery
James 5:7-11

As James has demonstrated through his book, the world in which we live can prove unfair and harsh for believers in Jesus, but a mature Christian has learned to be patient in the midst of difficulty. James offers that someday Jesus will return, and the world will be put right. We should cling to that promise as our only true hope, and should wait patiently for now, engaging in the good works that will draw people to God, the only source of true good. We should also speak truthfully about God, even if we encounter opposition.

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Joy and Suffering

Patty Young
James 1:2-8

Even though it is disheartening to hear as Christians, we will experience various trial, it is also true we can experience joy in the midst of difficult times. James is telling us the key is where we place our focus. By making a deliberate choice to focus on the attributes of God, His character, His promises, His faithfulness, we will experience joy in the middle of suffering.

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Reversing the Curse

Scott Risley
Mark 5:21-43

In God's original perfect creation, humans were never meant to get sick or die. But death and disease have long ravaged the human race as part of the curse on this fallen world. One day God will do away with death and illness, and in Mark 5 Jesus shows his power over both of them.

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God's Plan

Ben Foust
Ephesians 3:1-13

Paul continues unfolding the ?riches of Christ,? revealing a key for enduring trials: understanding God's incredible plan and the privilege of the role we play in it. God has a comprehensive plan to redeem, and it is at work right in the midst of our problems. When we comprehend this, we can face trials with bold confidence.

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