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Missionaries: Abraham the First Missionary

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What can we learn from Abraham's experience? As the first Biblical missionary, Abraham's journey tells us many things about how he witnessed for God through his life and through many of the challenges he faced. Abraham is known as the father of faith, yet was he always a champion of faith? Did Abraham have weaknesses as people do today? If so, how did Abraham learn to trust God over time? What lessons did Abraham learn that are still important lessons for us to learn today? Why was Abraham commanded to leave his father's household in the first place?

Proverbs: The Humility Of The Wise

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What does Proverbs say about humility and pride? What wisdom is there in being humble? This particular set of proverbs was contributed by Agur, who scholars know very limited information about. What wisdom does Agur have for family relationships? How should children relate to their parents when they get old? In what ways do the words used in these Proverbs connect with God's discussion with Job? What statements are made about God as Creator?

Proverbs: Behind The Mask

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This week, in our exploration of Proverbs, we focus on Proverbs 26-28. Solomon has a lot to say about what lies beneath the surface. Often, people where a mask. We don't always see who a person truly is until they have a chance to show their true colors. Likewise, many only superficially understand things while not looking and digging deeper to obtain true wisdom. The fool wears the mask of wisdom, the lazy wear the mask of fear, and enemies wear the mask of friends. How can Solomon's wisdom help us to avoid being hurt by why lies beneath the masks we encounter?

The Call to Wisdom

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This week we begin studying the book of Proverbs written by Solomon. What is the meaning of these wise sayings? Why did Solomon write them? Where did Solomon get his wisdom from? Is wisdom something to work for, or is it something given and received? What is the greatest source of wisdom and how can people obtain it today? Is there a difference between worldly wisdom and heavenly wisdom? As we begin our study on the book of Proverbs we will look at Solomon's call to wisdom and tackle many of these questions.

The God Who Makes Iron Swim

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Based on 2 Kings 6, John Spellman preaches on Elisha and his mentoring of the sons of the prophets. When an expensive piece of equipment is lost to the bottom of the Jordan river, all seems hopeless. What message could this hold for our church today? What encouragement could those facing life's circumstances gain? Why did God allow such an expensive loss in the first place? What can we learn about God through the miracle performed? This message focuses on how the gospel is not about us, but about God. It is a message about the need for less self and more Holy Spirit direction.

Innocent By Association (Gems of Truth)

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Season 01 Episode 05 of Gems of Truth. This presentation follows the story of Hophni and Phineas the sons of Eli the priest during the time of Samuel. Why is it that children sometimes stray from the faith? Does being a good parent mean you'll have godly children? What goes wrong with families today? Does being related to a religious leader mean that the family is godly? Can a relatives relationship with the Lord improve a person's standing with God?

Get Connected (Gems of Truth)

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Season 01 Episode 01 of Gems of Truth. In this presentation, John Spellman talks about getting connected with God. Follows the story of the feud between Israel and Judah during the reign of Azah and Basha.

Evil the Employee of Good (Gems of Truth)

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Season 02 Episode 12 of Gems of Truth. Is everything in your life falling apart? Have you ever felt like every time you try to do the right thing, things go terribly wrong? Has it ever seemed as if the wicked are prospering while the right doers suffer? God promises that all things work together for good to them that love Him... even when it may not seem that way to us. This episode follows the story of Joseph and his unexpected journey into Egypt. Discover how God can use bad situations to work out for the overall blessing of His people... even when it gets really bad!

How To Stay On Fire (Gems of Truth)

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Season 02 Episode 13 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever wondered how you can be motivated to serve God? Do you want to keep the fire of your Christianity burning? Do you sometimes get discouraged by the things going on around you in the Church? The visions of Zechariah reveal a surprising secret about how God keeps the lamp of every believer burning brightly. You too can be on fire for Jesus! This message is for everyone who has ever felt like giving up.

Are You The Bond Or Free Woman

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John Spellman preaches at the Outreach SDA Church in St. Albans. The focus of this message is on Galatians 4:28-31. Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah (the bond and free woman) as an allegory for the Old Covenant and New Covenant church. But how might this feud between the two women illustrate what goes on in our Christian experience today? How can we learn from this story? Both women had children (Ishmael & Isaac) by the patriarch Abraham, and both had expectancy toward the inheritance. However, only the child of the free woman would be the heir. What does that mean for us today?
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