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Main Point: Faith is about the strength of the one we hold onto… 1. The Smallness of Our Faith (Matthew 17:14-19) 2. The Bigness of God (Matthew 17:20) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/taking-off License code: 0LEX4HTDH2QOX0DD

Main Point: God loves our questions… 1. Faith is Not Fragile (Psalm 145:18-19) 2. Doubt Vs. Honesty 3. How To Ask Questions Well Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/taking-off License code: II3KSPMHZZNZAO8L

Main Point: The courage to forgive and the willingness to sacrifice our pride to pursue reconciliation is a source of heroism… 1. Who Was Philemon? (Philemon 1:1-7) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Philemon 1:8-25) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: 1DG1QWPD72QHRU8X

Main Point: We need hearts that are willing to carry the load for others… 1. Who Was Epaphroditus? (Philippians 2:25) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Philippians 2:26-30) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: GVQJ3VRV2MISFF1W

Main Point: God uses closed doors and detours to show us how he does great things… 1. Who Was Lydia? (Acts 16:6-14) 2. How Was She Heroic? (Acts 16:14-15) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: 2WXYTG2IBDB4STCX

Main Point: Jesus isn’t afraid of you struggling to trust in Him… 1. Who Was This Father? (Mark 9:2-22) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Mark 9:23-29) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: B1UUAAQVCVFROYGZ

Main Point: You don’t need a high position to offer a high hope to someone else… 1. Who Was This Servant Girl? (1 Kings 5:1-6) 2. How Was She Heroic? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: NL0VSVIUIXUBOLBD

Main Point: There is beauty to the ‘mundane’ consistency of faithfulness… 1. Who Was This Servant? (1 Kings 18:20-24, 31-40) 2. How Was He Heroic? (1 Kings 18:41-46) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: NPS87W9CZCYLI5ZF

Main Point: Trusting in things unseen is hard, but that is what faith is… 1. Who Was This Widow? (1 Kings 17:1-11) 2. How Was She Heroic? (1 Kings 17:12-16) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: 0SPHF34TGZ8BKX69

Main Point: God often uses the out-of-nowhere approach in His story… 1. Who Was Jael? (Judges 4:1-6; 5:20–21) 2. How Was She Heroic? (Judges 4:17-22; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: GUAYPHGLBUZCRBYK

Main Point: God uses ‘misfits’ in His story… 1. Who Was Ehud? (Judges 3:12-14) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Judges 3:15-30) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: TFK68C5BESB3RHRL

Main Point: Your past is not your pedigree... 1. Who Was Rahab? (Joshua 2:1-7) 2. How Was She Heroic? (Joshua 2:8-13, Ruth 4:18-22, Matthew 1:5-6) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: RKUA6LAWJMWPUCQA

Main Point: Enoch walked with God in a noisy, distracting world… 1. Who Was Enoch? (Genesis 5:24) 2. How Was He Heroic? (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation License code: O2Y8GVNYSBWPWATZ

Main Point: We need to take a long approach to relationships if we want them to last and be healthy… 1. Relationships Require Ongoing Effort and Grace (Philippians 2:12-13; Ephesians 4:2-3 2. Relationships Require Prayer and Seeking God’s Wisdom (2 Corinthians 3:5; James 1:5) --Helpful Reminders As We Seek to Create Healthy Long-Lasting Relationships-- - Relationships require investment - Grace is crucial - Humility is the foundation - Seek sound wisdom, not just vain approval - Vulnerability (when appropriate) creates depth - Healthy boundaries create space, not distance - Love the person, not their potential - Communication is the lifeline - A shared mission unifies people - Your relationship with God should underpins all of your relationships Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: ITM4EU55CJGEWWAO

Main Point: Dating relationships must be characterized by Christ-like humility and selflessness… 1. Selfish Dating (Philippians 2:3-4) 2. Selfless Dating (Philippians 2:5-8) --Problematic Dating Observations-- - We often feel like we need to be dating (desiring it is good, needing it is something else) - We often overlook character flaws and sin for the sake of a relationship (sin can be dealt with, but too often we condone) - We can overlook theological differences for the sake of a relationship (some things should be deal breakers for us) - We can also seek to date when it may not be a good time for us (this is different for all of us) - We can also view dating and marriage as an end-all be-all (Paul calls singleness a blessing!) - We can also treat dating like marriage (can create a laundry list of issues) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: MGEKAKEPS3BBCLZO

Main Point: Men and women are different, and that is okay and beautiful… 1. Biblical Foundation (Genesis 1:27, 2:18) 2. Honor (1 Timothy 5:1-2) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: J4H4TFS8YJBWLCFH

Main Point: Christians need to think about how they interact with social media... 1. Social Media Shapes (Romans 12:2) 2. Social Media Separates (Matthew 5:21-22) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: ASNKKBDSJTHVU32N

Main Point: We need, and we were designed to be, in friendships… 1. The Example of David and Johnathan (1 Samuel 18:1-4) 2. How Do We Handle Being Friends With Sinners (John 15:13) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: PMZZYPND0PTLM43W

Main Point: Setting healthy boundaries gives us the physical capacity to love and serve others effectively… 1. Boundaries as Stewardship and Respect (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:10) 2. Building and Communicating Healthy Lines (Philippians 4:8-9) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: 5XHMDNYWTCVBIIIA

Main Point: Christ-like love should be the foundation of all our words and listening… 1. The Power of Words (Ephesians 4:29) 2. The Power of Listening (James 1:19) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: OM5ETRCCPEVOEZIA

Main Point: God designed us for connection and community.… 1. Connection (Genesis 2:18-20a) 2. Community (Genesis 2:20b-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: ZBEZG9BG1OHAFCXN

Main Point: Before we can understand how to love others, we must first understand how we are loved by God… 1. The Foundation (Matthew 22:37-39) 2. The Arena Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/sodden License code: CT6WSRPVNL2IDN43

Main Point: The Covenant of Redemption sets the stage for the course of history… 1. What is the Covenant of Redemption? (Ephesians 1:3-6, Titus 1:2, & 1 Peter 1:18-20) 2. The Role of the Trinity in the Covenant of Redemption A. The Father (Ephesians 1:4-5, John 6:37, and John 17:4-5) B. The Son (John 10:17-18, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:10) C. The Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14, John 3:5-6, and Romans 8:9-11) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: JJLY1LEBTOLS4L7V

Main Point: Sin had to be dealt with, but God still shows grace… 1. Grace (Genesis 3:20-21) 2. Justice (Genesis 3:22-24) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: ZMQ0EXVUKJW3XAAJ

Main Point: God’s love for His people is seen through the promise of Christ at the beginning... 1. The Protoevangelium: The First Gospel (Genesis 3:15) 2. The Serpent, The Woman, & The Promise (Genesis 3:14-19) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: BUK7FD6UFA7GTAHP

Main Point: God pursues His people in love… 1. Hiding (Genesis 3:8) 2. Pursuit (Genesis 3:9-13, Luke 15:1-32) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: EHM9WSI0KIKRY7EZ

Main Point: Shame wants to trap us in a cycle of feeling worthless... 1. What is Shame? 2. How Could This Happen? 3. What is the Result? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: VQ49FGWUKIFXQVNA

Main Point: We all need help, and God helps us in relationships… 1. Not Good to Be Alone (Genesis 1:31; 2:18-20) 2. Good to Be In Community (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:21-25) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: SUUGFCF08QQ71JQV

Main Point: What does God give mankind in the Garden... 1. God Give Life (Genesis 2:7) 2. God Gives A Garden (Genesis 2:8) 3. God Gives Responsibility (Genesis 2:15-16; Psalm 8:5-8) 4. God Gives Himself (Romans 8:32) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: MMSELYSN3NUOEEJO

Main Point: As finite individuals, we need the pattern of rest that God has graciously given to us… 1. Rest as a Model (Genesis 2:1-3; Isaiah 40:28) 2. Rest as a Picture (Hebrews 4:9-11) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: LKWGKRXJEOTFAB3T

Main Point: In the beginning, God gave all of humankind great value… 1. How We View Ourselves (Genesis 1:26-27; 31) 2. How We View Others (Psalm 139:13-16) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: RB7I7IANHLI9TG1R

Main Point: God is a creator, and He created His world perfectly… 1. In the Beginning: God is Infinite and Eternal (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 9:7; 90:2; 147:1-5) 2. God Created the Heavens and the Earth: He Created Everything Out of Nothing (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 43:7, Romans 11:36) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: MATNKPRNOOWYB5R1

Main Point: The New Testament is the thrilling second half of God's story, where all the promises come true... 1. The Four Big Sections of the New Testament a. Gospels: Matthew-John b. History: Acts c. Epistles: Romans-Jude d. Prophecy: Revelation 2. Covenant Themes in the New Testament a. Fulfillment b. A New People c. Signs of the Covenant d. Kingdom Come Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: MZFDUSLTXLZ1LGHX

Main Point: The Old Testament is the thrilling opening half of God's story, where all the promises are laid out... 1. Story 2. Order a. Law: Genesis-Deuteronomy b. History: Joshua-Esther c. Wisdom: Job-Song of Solomon d. Prophecy: Isaiah-Malachi Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: LHNU8MHBQ5QKEXKR

Main Point: Christians live with eternity in mind... 1. What Does Eternity Mean for the Here and Now? (Ecclesiastes 3:11-13; Romans 1:18-20, 8:18; Revelation 21:4) 2. How Does Eternity Affect the Way We Live? (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: INK0ZL9TD0NO3HF0

Main Point: God loves us, and that shapes our identity... 1. We Are Loved (1 John 4:7-9, 10; Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Romans 5:8) 2. We Are Called to Love (1 John 4:11) 3. We Participate in His Love (1 John 4:12-16, Philippians 2:12) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: ETEGRCLEZ1QJLV7L

Main Point: How do we spend time with God...? 1. We Cry Out to Him (Psalm 42:5, 51:1) 2. We Wrestle With Him (Genesis 32:22-32; Job 3:1-3) 3. Jesus Himself Stopped to Spend Time With His Father (Matthew 4:1, 14:23; Mark 1:35; Luke 4:42) 4. God Shows Us Who He Is When We Spend Time With His People (Colossians 2:2) 5. Knowing and Reading God's Word Is Our Foundation (Psalm 119:9) 6. Practical Ways to Help You Get Started a. Ask God to Help b. Make a Plan for a Time and A Place to Do it c. Trial and Error (Don't Let Shame Make You Feel Like YOu Have to Stop!) d. Don't Be Ashamed to Have to Repeat Processes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: Z4OPR3EPGXYWTRAL

Main Point: We are designed to live in Christlikeness in the world that we have been put in... 1. We Don't Retreat from the World (John 17:14-19) 2. We Are To Bring Christ's Light Into the World (Habakkuk 2:14) 3. Practical Applications for How to Live In But Not Be of the World a. We Know the Word b. We Build Instead of Escape c. We Love Our Local Church d. We Think Generationally Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: SHLEXEUZYJID1ROE

Main Point: If God is sovereign and ordains all things, then why do Christians suffer...? 1. God Uses Suffering to Do a Work in Us (Ecclesiastes 3:4, Luke 24:26, John 16:33) 2. Even in Our Sin, God Works Providentially (Matthew 26:14-16) 3. We Run to God in Our Suffering (2 Corinthians 4:16, Psalm 38:9-11) 4. We Worship as We Are Suffering (Psalm 34:1-3) 5. The Christian Life is an Endurance Sport (Romans 5:3-5) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: K5VTMLEDF9P2EEL0

Main Point: Community is essential for the life of a follower of Jesus... 1. The Christian Life is Not One of Isolation (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25) 2. The Christian Life is One of Encouragement and Challenging (Galatians 6:1-5) 3. The Christian Life is One of Duty Towards One Another (1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Acts 2:42-47) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: TKPDE1EDRKY23JIJ

Main Point: What would it take to convince you that the Bible is reliable...? 1. Textual Evidence a. Example Scribal Letter Counting - Middle letter in Torah is Leviticus 11:42 2. Comparison to Secular Writings a. Homer's Illiad (around 643 Surviving Copies) b. New Testament (around Surviving 5,600 Copies and 24,000 Surviving Manuscripts) 3. Archeological Evidence (Deuteronomy 27:1-8) a. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947 A.D.) b. Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet (2019 A.D.) 4. Internal Evidence That it is the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, John 10:25-27) a. Fulfilment of Prophecy Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: QEXYFCYPVIYC6MH0

Main Point: Jesus can be seen throughout the scriptures... 1. Genesis-Revelation! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: PMAWGHQ2WQKABABG

Main Point: A fundamental basic of the Christian faith is that we are to pray... 1. What is Prayer? 2. Why is it Hard to Pray? (Matthew 6:9-13; 19:26) 3. What Do We Pray? (Romans 8:26, Matthew 26:40-41) 4. What if I Don’t Feel Like Praying? (Romans 8:26. John 17:20-21) 5. What is the Purpose of Prayer? (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: 23VV2NSNSD9PC7KL

Main Point: What Does it Mean to Be A Christian...? 1. What Were YOu Created For? (Romans 3:10, 23; John 3:16) 2. How Do We Receive the Gospel? (Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: MRMC713M5I2NR4OF

Main Point: We build foundations for strength, so let’s build on that strength… 1. Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24-25) 2. Unwise Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthem License code: UMCGUPZWZNWSYR16

Main Point: We must be willing to enter into our neighbor’s concerns… 1. Recognize Other’s Burdens (3:1-9) 2. Finding a Solution for Burden’s (3:9-18) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/neon-lights License code: DOT3XD4F1IFQDMO4

Main Point: God invites His people in through the hospitality of His people… 1. Opening Doors (2:1-9) 2. Provision (2:10-23) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/neon-lights License code: MU2IDK44FUI6S2HH

Main Point: God builds His kingdom through the hospitality of His people… 1. Identifying Outsiders (1:1-5) 2. Sympathizing With Outsiders (1:6-22) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/neon-lights License code: GZIPKMQM6RMCRHGG

Main Point: Jesus is the perfect judge who takes the sentence upon Himself and gives us freedom… 1. What Does This Mean? (Acts 10:42-43) 2. Why Does This Matter? (John 5:21-24) Intro and Outro Music Credited to the following... Release #169 SIGNAL / Official Release 2022 Produced by Ikson® Download link: https://ikson.com/track/169/signal

Main Point: We all need an advocate… 1. What Does This Mean? (1 John 2:1-2) 2. Why Does This Matter? (Hebrews 7:23-28) Intro and Outro Music Credited to the following... Release #169 SIGNAL / Official Release 2022 Produced by Ikson® Download link: https://ikson.com/track/169/signal