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Love & War: War In Marriage

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War In Marriage

Every marriage faces battles—but the real war is often in how we see and love our spouse. Guided by wisdom from Ephesians and Proverbs, this series explores how to fight for your marriage, not against each other. We’ll learn how sacrificial, selfless love and godly wisdom help us protect, honor, and pursue our spouse the way God intended.

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I Want God, Not Rules

The heart of following Jesus isn’t rules or religious duty. It’s relationship. We’re not asking, “What do I have to do to stay in line?” We’re asking, “Who do I get to love?” In John 15:12–17, Jesus invites us to live from love, not obligation—loving others as a response to being loved by Him.

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Christians Don’t Practice What They Preach

Hypocrisy isn’t that Christians sin—it’s when we refuse humility, repentance, and correction. In this episode, we explore what it means to truly practice what we preach, living a gospel-worthy life marked by love for Christ, approachability, repentance, and restoration. Today we look at how faithful love, honest correction, and gentle restoration lead to real transformation.

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The Bible Can’t Be Trusted

What we can test, we can trust—and the Bible invites honest examination. Critics often aim at three targets: the Bible has changed, it contradicts itself, and it clashes with culture or science. Yet history, manuscripts, and context show Scripture has been faithfully preserved, consistently unified, and truthfully aligned with reality. If the Bible passes your test, the real question remains: will you choose to trust it?

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Christmas Eve - Bethlehem Reveals

On Christmas Eve, we were reminded that God always keeps His promises—if He said it, He will do it. In a world full of temporary fixes and unmet longings, we looked again to the truth that only Jesus can truly satisfy the soul.

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A Citizen’s Confidence and Comfort

As we begin the Advent season, we remember that we are citizens, not the King. Too often we climb onto a throne that isn’t ours, trying to rule our own lives. But Advent invites us to step down from the throne and let the King be King. When we shift our identity from king to citizen, we find the freedom, peace, and joy that come from living under the reign of the One who has come — and is coming again.

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Selfish to Servant

In a world that trains us to grab power and protect ourselves first, Jesus flips the script. In Mark 10:42–45, He shows that true greatness isn’t found in being served but in serving. Moving from selfish to servant begins when we follow His example—laying down our preferences, lifting up others, and choosing the cross-shaped path where love leads and pride dies.

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The Greater Boaz

Ruth 4 shows the beautiful redemption of Ruth through Boaz — a kinsman-redeemer who restores her future and name. But it points to a greater Redeemer. Jesus is the greater Boaz — He frees us from our sin and frees us for Himself, bringing us into His family and securing our eternal redemption.

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Participating with Providence

God’s providence invites our participation. Ruth steps out in faith, acting with courage and humility, while trusting God to do what only He can. It’s a picture of how obedience and divine provision work hand in hand—our faithful steps align with His faithful plan.

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The Cost of Redemption

In Ruth 1, two women face the same crossroads—one chooses safety, the other surrender. Orpah turns back to what’s familiar; Ruth steps forward into faith. God’s redemption begins where self-preservation ends.

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Self Control

Self-Control: Mastery over self for the sake of love and holiness. It’s not about willpower alone, but about surrender—letting the Spirit rule our impulses, desires, and reactions so that love leads and holiness marks our lives.

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Gentleness & Kindness

Today in our Life Worth Living series, we’re looking at Kindness and Gentleness—two fruits of the Spirit that reflect the heart of Christ. Kindness is undeserved action that meets real needs. Gentleness is strength wielded for the good of others, especially the weak, the wrong, and the wounded. Today, we’ll see kindness and gentleness in Christ, and how His Spirit grows kindness and gentleness in us.

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Faithfulness

Faithfulness, a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, is steadfast loyalty to God and dependable care for others. Loyalty means a long obedience in the same direction—staying true to God’s Word and ways over time. Dependability means doing what you said you would do—living with integrity so others can count on you.
Shaped by the Spirit, this kind of faithfulness reflects the unwavering heart of Christ in both devotion to God and relationships with people.

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Charlie Kirk: How Jesus Responded to Assassination

After hearing of John the Baptist’s death, Jesus withdrew by boat to be alone with the Father—but when the crowds followed, He stepped back into ministry with compassion. In the same way, when the world feels heavy and the week has been intense, God invites us to first draw near to Him, to be strengthened in His presence. From that place of renewal we can love in truth and stand firm against the enemy, ready to serve the people right in front of us.

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Selah

Our Lord Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. He knelt to wash His disciples’ feet, showing the depth of His humility and love, reminding them that they were already completely clean. He calls His followers to do the same—serving others with that same spirit of humble obedience.

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Unmatched Care of the Church

The Church holds a unique calling to care for people, embodying God’s unmatched love and grace. In 1 Timothy 5, Paul offers clear and practical instructions on how this care should be lived out within the Church family.

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Elders

1 Timothy 3 outlines the character and qualifications required of elders, emphasizing integrity, self-control, and spiritual maturity. Elders are called to lead by example, managing their households well and demonstrating a deep commitment to the gospel. Paul highlights that this role is not about status but about serving with humility and responsibility. These leaders must be trustworthy stewards of God’s church.

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The Role of Men and Women

As we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, we come to a topic that was just as vital in the early church as it is today—the role of men and women in the life of the church.
It’s a subject that invites humility, clarity, and a desire to honor God’s design for His people.

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