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Knowing and Being Known by God

May 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

Nothing in the universe matters more than knowing God. He has revealed himself in striking ways that call for complete realignment of our lives around him.

Jude 24-25 speaks to the IDENTITY of God

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

He is the eternal God — “before all time and now and forever.”
He is the absolute and exclusive God — “the only God.”
He is the saving God — “our Savior.”
He is the reconciling God — “Jesus Christ our Lord.”
He is the approachable God — “through.”
He is the caring God — “him who is able to keep you from stumbling.”
He is the sanctifying God — “to present you blameless before the presence of his glory.”
He is the fulfilling God — “with great joy.”
He is the exalted God — “be glory, majesty, dominion and authority.”

Romans 16:25-27 speaks to the ETERNAL PURPOSE of God

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Overcoming Adversity Series

April 30, 2013 — Leave a comment

Last week at Laurel Canyon, Don Wright presented a special series of lessons on Overcoming Adversity. Resources from each sermon are available below.

PART 1 – Understanding Why

PART 2 – Anchors for the Storms of Life

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The Last Words of Jesus and Why They Still Matter

April 29, 2013 — Leave a comment

Famous “last words” are a special form of quotation and perspective that fascinate many people. Have you ever considered the last words of Jesus and what we can learn from them?

Words from the Cross

Luke 23:33-34 — words of forgiveness that encapsulate his entire mission.
Luke 23:39-43 — words of assurance that there is more than meets the earthly eye.
John 19:25-27 — words of compassion that reveal his concern for his loved ones.
Matt 27:45-46 — words of anguish that convey the horrific consequences of sin.
John 19:28 — words of suffering that demonstrate his relatable humanity.
John 19:30 — words of victory that reflect the fulfillment of God’s eternal purpose.
Luke 23:45-46 — words of submission in anticipation of a reunion with his Father.

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Two HUGE LIES in Modern Culture and Why We Can’t Afford to Believe Them

April 24, 2013 — Leave a comment

Our culture and its dialogue are absolutely immersed in two enormous lies.

If you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must either hate them, fear them, or be intolerantly and irrationally prejudiced against them.
If you love someone, you must agree with or silently tolerate everything they believe and do.

These are lies that disciples of Christ simply cannot afford to believe. Why?

These lies fail to acknowledge the objective standard given by our Creator.
These lies elevate our definition of happiness above God’s prescription for holiness.
These lies distort the nature of God’s written revelation to mankind.

This sermon seeks to hold these increasingly common lies under the microscope of divine revelation.

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Around the Web (4/17)

April 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

FREE eBook Deal of the Day: An Expose on Teen Sex and Dating: What’s Really Going On and How to Talk About It (Andy Braner) – FREE (regularly $9.99).
Who knew wind was such a beautiful thing? Take a look, then read Psalm 135:5-7.
Roger Shouse has some encouraging words for parents — “God’s way works. It always does. Hang in there young parents. Don’t lose heart. The world is dark, indeed. But don’t forget that God is great.”
Kyle Pope takes us to the Hinnom Valley and reminds us of Jesus’ teaching on final punishment.
“One of the highest reasons for doing what is right is that we desire to be exactly what our Father wants us to be.” Gary Henry goes on to challenge us to learn to love our Father’s desires.

For those of us who find it easy to be our own biggest physical critics…

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Why Your Knowledge of God Matters

April 16, 2013 — Leave a comment

Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD. (Hos 6:3)

In 2 Peter, an inspired “servant and apostle of Jesus Christ” (1:1) shows us why our knowledge of God matters.

Grace and peace are multiplied to us in the knowledge of God and Jesus (1:2).

Vital God-breathed connections to knowledge in the Bible:
- Acknowledging God’s existence and authority (Rom 1:28; Prov 1:7).
- An indispensable compliment to zeal for God (Rom 10:1-3; 2 Tim 3:6-7)
- Putting to death what is earthly and putting on what is godly (Col 3:5-17)
- An escape from the defilements of the world (2 Pet 2:20)
- Experiencing the unity of the faith and spiritual maturity (Eph 4:11-16)
- Manifestations of abounding love to the glory and praise of God (Phil 1:3-11)
In these real-life ways, grace and peace are multiplied to those who are of Christ.

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The Great Commandments Apply at Home

April 9, 2013 — Leave a comment

“Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:28-31)

If no commandment is greater than these, no environment needs them more than our homes. When God first commanded the children of Israel to love him with all their heart, soul, and might, he directly attached his expectations to everyday life at home.

“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” (Deut 6:6-9)

By God’s design, home is “where the children are led to know Christ in his beauty who loves them so.” Home, as God envisioned, is “where the altar fires burn and glow” (B. B. McKinney). Home may be “where the heart is,” but nothing matters more in Christian homes than the heart of God.

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Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus [A Textual Study of 1-2 Peter & Jude]

April 5, 2013 — Leave a comment

1-2 Peter Jude - Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus

In January-March 2013 we engaged in a textual study of 1-2 Peter and Jude at Laurel Canyon called Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus. Video of that adult Bible class can be viewed below. Click here to download the interactive class material.

Born Again to a Living Hope (1 Pet 1:1-12)
Called to be Holy (1 Pet 1:13-2:12)
Submission to Authority (1 Pet 2:13-25)
Grace and Knowledge at Home (1 Pet 3:1-7)
Honoring Christ the Lord in Our Hearts (1 Pet 3:8-22)
Serving as Stewards of God’s Varied Grace (1 Pet 4:1-11)
Entrusting Our Souls to the Faithful Creator (1 Pet 4:12-19)
The Shepherds and Sheep of the Chief Shepherd (1 Pet 5:1-5)
Standing Firm in the True Grace of God (1 Pet 5:5-14)
Making Our Calling and Election Sure (2 Pet 1:1-15)
The Power of Scripture and the Glory of Christ (2 Pet 1:16-21)
Beware of False Prophets and Teachers (2 Pet 2:1-22 / Jude 1-16)
The Day of the Lord is Coming (2 Pet 3:1-18 / Jude 17-25)

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Around the Web (3/29)

March 29, 2013 — Leave a comment

CHEAP eBook Deal of the Day: Evidence for the Historical Jesus (Josh McDowell – $2.51 – 86% off).
Ferrell Jenkins reports on the modern locust plague affecting Egypt/southern Israel and provides a link to a great video from the area.
Clay Gentry points out some practical lessons from 4 varying views of David in his confrontation with Goliath.
Ken Weliever asks “What’s your view of the Bible?”
Web publishers: is your site mobile friendly? WP Daily features 5 infographics documenting the rise of mobile web interaction.

This public service announcement from the Vancouver-based Children of the Street Society offers a memorable illustration of the dangers of sexting.

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Standing Firm in the True Grace of God

March 28, 2013 — Leave a comment

At the end of Peter’s first letter, we find this important statement:

By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. (1 Pet 5:12)

Many have questions about the meaning, nature, and scope of grace. What if we allowed the Bible to be its own best dictionary when it comes to defining grace? What if we relied less on our own commentary and more on the commentary of our heavenly Father when it comes to understanding grace? What better way to wrap our minds around “the true grace of God” than to survey these God-breathed declarations and exhortations that form, according to Peter himself, an inspired snapshot of true grace?

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