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The quest for purpose is a driving factor in life. People want to live life to the fullest potential, but that is only possible when we know and follow God’s will. The decisions God makes and the directions He leads are what set us on the path to living with purpose. In this message from Romans 12, Nate Heitzig shares how to find purpose in God’s will.
From the series: Mixtape Side A: Fresh Perspective on Timeless Truths

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As believers, we know what the Lord has commanded us to do, yet many of us wait on the sidelines for additional direction. Teaching from Acts 1, Jonathan Laurie encourages us to use our own story—our personal testimony of what the Lord has done for us—to get in the game. Even our pain can be part of the story we share as we witness for Jesus Christ.
From the series: Guest Speakers

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As believers, we know that true freedom comes from following the principles found in God's Word. As parents—especially fathers—we can set our children on the path to spiritual freedom by establishing nonnegotiable standards for our families. Nate Heitzig gleans three key principles from Romans 12 that, when applied, help children and families thrive.
From the series: Mixtape Side A: Fresh Perspective on Timeless Truths

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Suffering is difficult, but trials can stretch our faith in unthinkable ways, often causing us to seek the Lord in ways we wouldn't have had we not gone through them. Jon Geraci shares that since storms are meant to damage our faith and to draw our eyes away from Jesus, our first response should be to draw closer to Him and worship Him right in the middle of the storm.
From the series: Guest Speakers

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It's easy to find relationship advice in pop culture, but how does that measure up to God's standards? While the Bible doesn't specifically address dating, it does establish expectations for how we should treat one another and what qualities are worthy of our admiration. Nate Heitzig encourages believers to maintain godly standards in dating relationships as he gives us three principles for finding and keeping "the one."
From the series: Mixtape Side A: Fresh Perspective on Timeless Truths

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The Bible is the best-selling, most overlooked and underutilized book of all time. God didn't write it simply as a compilation of bedtime stories and coffee mug promises. The good news is that since God's Word is alive, if we slow down and listen, we can hear the pulse of God's Word, pointing us back to God Himself. After all, the Bible isn't about us; it's about Him.
From the series: Guest Speakers

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At a time when 67 percent of Americans believe there is no such thing as right and wrong, we need the absolute truth found in God's Word more than ever. Far from being old-fashioned, the Ten Commandments remain the benchmark for right living. In this teaching, Nate Heitzig expounds on the relevance of God's standard of righteousness and the role of Jesus in our route to righteousness.
From the series: Mixtape Side A: Fresh Perspective on Timeless Truths

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The prophet Isaiah's ministry lasted around fifty years and spanned the reigns of four kings in Judah. His prophecies are quoted in the New Testament more often than any other prophet's. In this first flight over Isaiah, we focus on his prophecies of condemnation that pulled no punches and pointed out Israel's need for God.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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The Wrath of God Is Revealed God is full of love, right? Right! That’s the good news. And Paul gets back to that theme and develops it fully in the chapters ahead. But first, there’s some bad news. Like a powerful prosecuting attorney, Paul made the case as to why we need the good news of Christ. God’s grace is necessary because of our guilt. In this section, we learn about the wrath of God—an attribute that many people can’t wrap their heads (and hearts) around.
From the series: Heart & Soul: A Study through Romans

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The Song of Solomon portrays a moving love story between King Solomon and a shepherdess. The story reveals the intimacy, love, and passion that a bridegroom and his bride share in a marriage relationship. Even more than the fulfillment found in the love between a husband and wife, we'll discover that the spiritual life finds its greatest joy in the love God has for His people and Christ has for His church.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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Standing up for and speaking out about our faith in Jesus Christ can sometimes feel awkward and intimidating. Often our message is not received with glad faces or with open arms by the people we work with and live next to. As Paul was planning to visit Rome, he expressed eagerness rather than hesitation to herald this message. Why was that? The apostle gives us five reasons for his readiness and enthusiasm.
From the series: Heart & Soul: A Study through Romans

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The book of Ecclesiastes records King Solomon's intense search to find meaning and fulfillment in life. In this flight, we discover some significant truths—namely, that all worldly things are empty and that life's pursuits only lead to frustration. After tasting all that this world has to offer, Solomon ultimately concluded that life without God is meaningless.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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Levi Lusko is the pastor of Fresh Life Church in Montana and is the author of Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right, and I Declare War. We all have our own struggles, but in Christ "we are more than conquerors" (Romans 8:37). In this message, Levi provides strategies we can employ to win the battle with our own minds and encourages us to be single-minded in planting ourselves in God's house.
From the series: Guest Speakers

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Known for the wisdom it contains, the book of Proverbs reveals how to deal with everyday situations. But more than just good advice, it is God's words of wisdom, which we need in order to live righteously. These proverbs are universal principles that apply to all people for all times, because they speak of the character of God and the nature of man—both of which remain constant.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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Today we embark on a thirty-two-week journey through the book of Romans. Considered to be Paul the apostle’s magnum opus, this book is largely responsible for igniting the fires of the Protestant Reformation and the Wesleyan Revival. As Paul introduced himself to the church at Rome, he got right to the heart and soul of the matter—the gospel—the good news that presents Jesus Christ as God’s great answer to the pressing need of the human race.
From the series: Heart & Soul: A Study through Romans

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The book of Psalms is a collection of songs, prayers, and poetry that express the deepest of human emotions. These artistic masterpieces were compiled over a period of roughly 1,000 years from the time of Moses to the time of Ezra and the return from the Babylonian exile. As we fly over the Psalms, we'll see beautiful writings of gladness and grief, pleading and prayers, and reverence and worship—all with one overarching theme: a complete dependence on the love and power of God.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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Brad Formsma is the author of the book I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life and the founder and CEO of I Like Giving. In this teaching, he provides ways for us to live a generous life through our awareness, actions, and impact. Brad showed us how we can use our thoughts, words, money, influence, time, attention, and stuff to live generously and create generosity ripples in our own community.
From the series: Guest Speakers

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The book of Job opens in the throne room of heaven with a conversation between God and Satan regarding the faithfulness of a man named Job. God allowed Satan to test Job, and Satan caused Job to lose his health, wealth, and even his beloved family. But in the midst of Job's tragic circumstances, God revealed His sovereignty and faithfulness, and Job's steadfast faith prevailed.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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There's something marvelous about restored objects. People admire antique cars and collectors love to restore vintage vehicles, spending time and talent on them to reveal their original artistry. In a similar way, God loves to restore people. He takes broken people who have been damaged by sin and restores them fully—redemption through Jesus' resurrection. In this Easter message, Pastor Skip teaches on this monumental event, where people and angels sing songs of redemption for a risen King.
From the series: Bloodline: Tracing God's Rescue Mission from Eden to Eternity

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We have already noticed how much the Bible speaks about blood and points to the cross of Christ. The apostle Paul even said, “God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14). It’s as though the cross of Jesus Christ defines the very culture of Christianity itself. In Psalm 22, David points forward to Messiah’s great suffering and widespread rejection—and then His ultimate accomplishment.
From the series: Bloodline: Tracing God's Rescue Mission from Eden to Eternity

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Esther reads almost like a fairy tale: A Jewish maiden becomes queen of Persia. The villain launches an attack to destroy the Jews. In the end, his plot is thwarted by the hero and the brave maiden, who risks her life to save her people. Though the name of God isn't mentioned once in this short book, we clearly see God's providence and faithfulness in dealing with His people.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The

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Isaiah has been called the messianic prophet because of the number of his predictions about the coming Messiah. Of all the Old Testament writings that foretell Christ, Isaiah 52 and 53 are the pinnacle. They capture the person and work of Christ and atoning sacrifice with precision and clarity like no other text. Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, His death was announced and detailed. Here Isaiah calls us to look on this servant and be astonished for six reasons.
From the series: Bloodline: Tracing God's Rescue Mission from Eden to Eternity

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At the end of Ezra, the temple in Jerusalem had been rebuilt and dedicated, but the city walls were still in ruins. After gaining permission from the king of Persia, Nehemiah led a group to repair and rebuild the walls. Though he was met with hostility and conflict, we see how Nehemiah gathered his spiritual strength from God during trialing times.
From the series: Bible from 30,000 Feet - 2018, The