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Understanding Slavery in the Bible

The key to understanding the Exodus with Moses and the children of Israel is understanding their backstory, specifically how slavery impacted it. In this message we'll look at some examples of slavery or oppression from the time prior Moses, compare them to events of the 1700's/1800's and yes events of today, and try to understand what to do when finding ourselves under the rule of something or someone.

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Moving on.

Joseph shows the depth of his forgiveness Joseph by David Larson. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BPDChHSRyPnDN1Jp05onL?si=uvop4fvUQ5S_szuiu-RY4Q Forgiveness. It's something we all want when we know we need it. It also can be a very challenging thing to give. Not that saying those three words: "I forgive you" is linguistically difficult, but truly living forgiveness in words and actions is … Continue reading Moving on.

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From Sold to Sent.

Do you know someone who complains about their circumstances and never doing anything about them? Maybe it's you, maybe it's someone else. From time to time we can get stuck on our present struggles. We are dragged in directions we didn't plan, didn't want to go. But how we respond to that makes all the difference. In this message, we'll look how Joseph allowed his circumstances to make him better rather than bitter. (Original art by @david_larson_illustration on instagram.)

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Go and Sow.

If you believed you had the most important message for all of mankind, what could stop you from sharing it? In this message we'll look at the parable of the sower, take in the reality of life after Nazarene Youth Conference, and be challenged to do something that God has called us to do.

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Holiness People

Have you ever talked with someone, used exactly the same words but it was like you used a different dictionary? Apologetics is the study/practice of defending the faith, often through charitable discussion and debate. But what if someone challenged or maybe even asked you what you believe, what your church believes? Would you be able to explain the most important or distinctive beliefs? In this message aims to explore this idea.

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Too Difficult?

Have you ever looked at a task and said, “That’s too hard for me! It’s too difficult.” Maybe we camouflage it in pointing out our lack of skills or abilities to complete the task. “I’m not really handy with tools.” “I don’t think I’ll be of any help, I’m not strong enough to lift that thing!” Perhaps we are right. We are lacking something. Empowerment. Purpose. Support. That's exactly what Jesus did for his Disciples as he sent them out as Apostles. The task was too hard for them. They needed help.

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Children of the Promise

It's highly likely that at some point in your life, you've made a promise or two. Maybe when you were a kid, you "promised" to clean up your room "later." (shockingly, later never came...) Perhaps you were on a sports, music, or academic team and you promised to practice, do your best, and show up to practice on time. It could be that you took out a loan from your bank to help you buy your first car. You signed papers saying you would repay this debt, or you would lose the car. Promises are everywhere and they are only as good as the character and faithfulness of the one making them. So when God almighty makes a promise, we ought to pay attention.