When the Expected Happens in an Unexpected Way, Part 2 (Podcast)

When the Expected Happens in an Unexpected Way, Part 2 Podcast (On the day of Jesus’ resurrection) two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village named Emmaus…. and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened… Jesus himself drew near and walked with them. But their eyes were blinded from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What are you talking about?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who…

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Law — Exodus 20:1-17 with Colin Smith (Podcast)

Law — Exodus 20:1-17 with Colin Smith Podcast – The Orchard EFC Sermon Outline: The Law is: 1. A Mirror Reflecting the Glory of God 2. A Mentor Leading Us to Faith in Christ (Gal. 3:24, Matthew 5) 3. A Map for a Spirit-Empowered Life (Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 8:4) Much more to learn about the Sermon by clicking here>>> MP3 Download / Listen HERE>>>

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Approach Jesus

Approach Jesus Pastor Mike Harder, The Gospel Church Mark 1 KJV 21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee…

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Five Reasons Why Your Soul Matters

Five Reasons Why Your Soul Matters by Colin Smith – Unlocking the Bible When our children were very young, we spoke about the soul like this: “I have a soul. My soul is inside me. I can’t see it, but it lasts forever.” Jim Packer says that your soul is your “conscious personal self,” the “I” that knows itself as “me.” Your soul is the identity that makes you who you really are. It is the seat of your memory, and your feelings, and your imagination, and your convictions, and your desires, and…

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Follow Jesus

Follow Jesus Pastor, Mike Harder, The Gospel Church This is an incredible service and the beginning of a new series. We will be publishing each segment and link them all together once it is complete. Pastor Mike has stated that it may take most of 2019 to get through this series. We feel so strongly about this service we will be providing a much deeper review. For now, please grab a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet tea kick back and allow the Holy Spirit to fill the…

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Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification?

Is It Right to Seek More Joy Than We Have Through Justification? Bethlehem 2019 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders | Minneapolis Scripture: 1 John 2:3    Topic: Pursuit of Holiness In the first message, I said that Christian Hedonism is a life devoted to experiencing Christ himself as our supreme treasure with as much satisfaction as possible in this life and the next. And I argued that such a life is essential — necessary — for the human heart to glorify Christ as he deserves. Because Christ is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied…

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Why Would a Good God Allow Evil? (Podcast)

Why Would a Good God Allow Evil? (Podcast) – Cold Case Christianity In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe to investigate evidence in the universe. Does evil and injustice in our world eliminate God as an explanation for other evidence we observe? How can we reconcile evil with the existence of God? ‘  

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