The King In Battle
As Jesus begins His public ministry, the Spirit propels Him into the wilderness for a time of testing and temptation from which He emerges victorious where Adam and Israel had failed.
Mark 1:12-13
A Seed of Hope
The good world that God created for mankind’s enjoyment was sabotaged by mans rebellion to the command of God but finds its fix in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Genesis 3 Listen to the teaching Look at the outline Discussion Guide Slides Spotify
Freedom, Limits, and the Nature of Sin
Sin promises freedom and fulfillment if I will reject God’s limiting commands and design, but this always produces deadly results rather than life, freedom, and flourishing.
Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3
The Seven Root Vices
In our struggle against sin, it is important that we learn to cut the root vices that feed sin, and to practice habits that encourage virtues that feed godly character.
Proverbs 5:21-23
The Battleground of Spiritual Warfare: Strongholds
Spiritual strongholds are entrenched habits of thought, emotions, speech, and actions Satan uses to keep us from experiencing freedom in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Authentic Faith In A World Of Illusion
We must resist this fallen world, remembering that authentic, eternal life and joy Is found in God, not in this fading evil order of illusion that is passing away.
1 John 2:15-17
Christians Captivated By Nothing
Christians must always be on their guard against being carried away by the empty deceits offered by the world to replace Jesus as our only source of true fulfillment and joy.
Colossians 2:8
Paradise Lost: The Fall of Humanity
Satan always tempts us to doubt God’s word and His motives, and to seek our autonomy rather than submit to God.
Genesis 2:16-17; 2:25 – 3:7
American Idols
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