Joy in God

February 29, 2012  |  By Carey Hardy  |  Series: Exposition of Mark  |  Mark 14:3-9

Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, exemplifies true, wholehearted devotion to Christ. And she does it in a very unique way.

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October 16, 2011  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 2:1-3

Peter explains how every child of God ought to live now that he has tasted that the Lord is good.

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October 13, 2011  |  By Pam Hardy  |  Series: Ladies' Seminar Fall 2011  | 
Devotional Life, Joy in God

In the Garden of Eden, Man was created for the purpose of having a relationship with His Creator. This lesson examines the wonderful  communion that we have with God as His child and the barriers in our lives that can keep us from enjoying our intimacy with Him.

Note: this was originally recorded at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, and delivered again at Twin City.

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August 7, 2011  |  By Carey Hardy  |  Series: Exposition of Romans  |  Romans 14:4-9

Unity in the body depends on each Christian seeking to please the Lord with all his choices in life.

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July 3, 2011  |  By Carey Hardy  |  Series: Exposition of Mark  |  Mark 11:15-19

When Jesus "cleansed the temple," the point was clearly made that God judges spiritual apathy. This apathy is manifested in a lack of genuine love for God, as well as in a lack of genuine love for others.

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January 30, 2011  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Independent Messages  |  Philippians 1:22-26

Paul unveils four contributing factors that enable believers to magnify Christ with their lives.

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January 23, 2011  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:10-12

In his closing introduction, Peter shares four reminders regarding salvation which, if meditated upon, will produce a life of joy that is marked by holiness.

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January 16, 2011  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:10-12

In his closing introduction, Peter shares four reminders regarding salvation which, if meditated upon, will produce a life of joy that is marked by holiness.

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December 19, 2010  |  By Carey Hardy  |  Series: Independent Messages  |  Isaiah 9:1-7

Isaiah prophesied that deliverance from the bondage of sin would come.  This passage presents four encouraging facts about this divine plan of deliverance that should help Christians keep the proper worship focus during the Christmas season.

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November 7, 2010  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:8-9
Faith, Joy in God, Suffering

Peter shares three characteristics of true believers who may suffer.  This should serve to motivate the Christians of all ages -- even in the midst of suffering -- to manifest the change that Christ has made within their hearts.

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September 19, 2010  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:6-7

Peter provides sufferers with four reminders about trials in an effort to encourage them to continue rejoicing.

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September 5, 2010  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:3-5
Joy in God, Suffering, Worship

At the outset of his letter to these elect exiles, Peter breaks into doxology by pronouncing a blessing on God and declaring that God is infinitely praiseworthy.  We see what caused Peter to worship and how we can worship in the midst of trying circumstances.

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August 22, 2010  |  By Matt McCarthy  |  Series: Exposition of 1 Peter  |  1 Peter 1:2
Hope, Joy in God, Suffering

A believer's ability to glorify God through suffering is the direct result of his theology. Peter shares his theology on suffering which provides hope to "elect exiles."

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August 1, 2010  |  By Randy McKinion  |  Series: Independent Messages  |  Psalms 145

Coming to terms with the way we should worship and praise our Lord may seem like aiming at a constantly changing target. But in Psalm 145 David provides some much needed education for God-honoring, biblically-based exaltation.

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