Weekly sermons from Coram Deo Church in Omaha, NE.
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A weekly conversation about how the gospel of Jesus Christ connects to the questions and issues of everyday life. Hosted by the leaders of Coram Deo Church in Omaha, Nebraska.
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1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith. This series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of 1 Peter by Dave Rich, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church.
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Desert Rivers Community Church exists to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. As a result of this relationship, we endeavor to reach out to lost people, defeated believers and unaffiliated disciples in order to draw them into a vibrant spiritual environment where they can experience the saving, healing and restoring power of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to establish an atmosphere, based on God’s Word, of love, encouragement, enrichment and acceptance as we glorify and serve Christ at home and a ...
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Episode 491: Let's Talk Genesis 1
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Genesis is an intriguing book, and a complicated one. It forms the prelude to the entire biblical narrative. In this episode, Aaron Mattox joins us to discuss some of the particulars of Genesis 1, and how we can grow as good and faithful Bible readers.The Wednesday Conversation által
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In The Beginning | Genesis 1:1-2:3
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Adam and Eve, a garden, a talking snake, flood waters, and an ancient tower to the skies—these stories are ancient, but they set the rhythm for the rest of the Bible. The book of Genesis grounds Christians in God's character and purposes, inviting us to join in God’s story. The first chapter of the Bible is full of intrigue and mystery. It answers …
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Episode 490: Bob Wrote a Book
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It's book release week! Bob's latest book Gospel Training for Deacons hit the shelves on August 27. We thought it would be a good time to discuss the book and respond to a listener's question about how Bob approaches the writing process and what he emphasizes as he writes.The Wednesday Conversation által
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Discipleship in the 21st Century: Dependence | Deuteronomy 30:11-19
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The mission of every church and every Christian is to make disciples of Jesus. But in a culture where we're told that the highest good is independence, we easily default to self-reliance and self-sufficiency. In this sermon, we consider the simple truth that discipleship to Jesus requires dependence - and only by being wholly dependent on Christ an…
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Stones and Sacrifices: Peter's Mixed Metaphor for the Church (1 Peter 2:5)
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Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a holy priesthood. Rich explains how the church, as living stones, offers acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. He outlines seven types of spiritual sacrifices: self-dedic…
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How should we understand the difference between sin and immaturity? To put it simply: one is moral/ethical and the other is not. In this episode, we parse out how to identify spiritual, emotional, or relational immaturity. We also explore how the gospel helps us grow out of immaturity into deeper wisdom.…
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Discipleship in the 21st Century: Devotion | Deuteronomy 10:12-20
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The mission of every church and every Christian is to make disciples of Jesus. But in a culture where we are told endless choices lead to more freedom, it is easier to be devoted to other things besides Jesus. In this sermon, we consider the simple truth that discipleship to Jesus requires devotion - and only by devoting our whole being to Christ c…
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Episode 488: Cathedrals
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Cathedrals have long captured the imagination of human beings. But why? What is it about these sacred spaces that evokes a sense of wonder and beauty? On his recent vacation, Chris visited several cathedrals in Spain; upon his return, we discuss the importance of developing a Christian aesthetic and how it can lead us to a deeper worship of God.…
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Discipleship in the 21st Century: Death | Galatians 2:20
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The mission of every church and every Christian is to make disciples of Jesus. But in a culture where self-expression is the highest good and building one's own identity is seen as the path to fulfillment, what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this sermon, we consider the simple truth that discipleship to Jesus requires death - and only b…
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Episode 487: TWC Commentary | The Shift in Pro-Life Politics
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Christians are a pro-life people. In the past, the pro-life strategy was fairly straightforward: help pregnant moms and work toward the repeal of Roe v. Wade. But the Dobbs Decision in 2022 brought about a shift in legislative strategy and tactics. In this episode, Bob uses Rusty Reno's categories of principle and prudence to discuss political plat…
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Satisfaction Guaranteed | Psalm 63
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Human beings seek satisfaction. The only question is: where? In a world where everyone is searching for satisfaction, Psalm 63 gives a vision of what it looks like for our souls to be satisfied in God.Chris Hemmelman által
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Episode 486: From the Archives | Typology in the Bible
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The whole Old Testament points beyond itself for fulfillment and anticipates the coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode from 2017, we discuss how understanding typology can enrich our reading of the Bible and sharpen our theological clarity.The Wednesday Conversation által
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The Waiting is the Hardest Part | Psalm 62
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Waiting and hope go together. Hoping in God means waiting on Him - and that can be difficult when God seems absent, distant, or slow to act. But Psalm 62 reminds us that God is a better hope, and that trusting and waiting on Him is worth it.Bob Thune által
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Episode 485: TWC Commentary | The New Populism Is Here to Stay
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It’s an election year, friends! And newsworthy events in American politics are taking place almost every day. Recently, Donald Trump decided to make JD Vance his running mate. That choice marks a new moment in American politics: it signifies that populism is here to stay. In this episode, Bob unpacks some insights from political scientist Damon Lin…
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When My Heart is Overwhelmed | Psalm 61
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“When I am overwhelmed," says the text of Psalm 61. When, not if. We WILL be overwhelmed; the question is, where will we go? Psalm 61 invites God's people to turn to him, remembering his presence and his promises and trusting in the King who is "enthroned forever."Aaron Mattox által
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Episode 484: The Sins That We Don’t See
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What does gospel renewal look like as Christians mature in their walk with the Lord? Drawing from the work of Tim Keller and John Newton, we look at how even our strengths and virtues have a "shadow side" that leads to selfishness and sin. We talk about how we can humbly acknowledge these “small faults" and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit more fu…
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Look & Listen | Psalm 60
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Rejection. It’s something every human being has experienced (or will). But where do we turn when it seems like God has rejected us? Psalm 60 calls God's people to look to what God has done and to listen to what God has said.Justin Curtis által
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Episode 483: Does Christian Love Require Open Borders?
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In an article for First Things, Brad Littlejohn uses traditional Christian moral theology to tackle the issues of immigration and national borders. In this episode, we summarize Littlejohn’s arguments, how the analogy of a house and home helps create distinctions, and how governments and Christians are called to act with wise judgment and prudence …
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God’s Triumph Changes Everything | Psalm 59
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One of the fundamental truths of the Christian faith is that God is triumphant over all. But when you look out at the world, it does not seem like God is triumphant. Psalm 59 invites God’s people to see how God’s triumph changes everything, from how we live to how we suffer.Travis Barrett által
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Pray What’s True | Psalm 58
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God is a judge. This is good news and not something Christians should be ashamed of. Psalm 58 highlights the need, longing, and the good news of what it means for God to be judge.Aaron Mattox által
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I Will Because God Will | Psalm 57
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Discipleship to Jesus requires grit and perseverance. But in our cultural moment, it can be easy to settle for what feels good or is convenient. Psalm 57 challenges God's people to live a life that intentionally chooses and says "I will" to God. Yet at the same time, the only reason we are able to say "I will" is because of God's steadfast love.…
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Episode 482: TWC Commentary | When You Shouldn’t Trust “The Science”
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Wiley and Sons, the largest publisher of scientific journals in the world, announced that they had found over 8,000 junk papers—papers written by artificial intelligence but attached to the name of a researcher—and were pausing publications of several scientific journals. Bob takes some time to unpack the implications of this and what happens when …
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Psalm 66 is a song of vibrant praise and reminds God's people of the good things God has done. In a time when it is easy to look to other things besides God and his Word, Psalm 66 reorients the people of God to more resounding praise and honor of God, the thing we need most.Sihle Xulu által
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Episode 481: The Omnicause
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In a recent article, Mary Harrington uses the term “omnicause” to describe how progressivism opposes whatever is considered mainstream, institutional, or Western. In this episode, we discuss where Harrington’s analysis has validity, where we might disagree, and how Christians can practice good cultural apologetics in this moment.…
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The Antidote to Fear | Psalm 56
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Fear, anxiety, worry. These seem to be the norm. But is there a better way to live? Every human being has fears they struggle with. The question becomes how do God's people respond in times of fear. Psalm 56 invites God’s people toward a deeper trust in the Lord that is rooted in the character and purposes of God.…
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Episode 480: TWC Commentary | What Did Harrison Butker Say?
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Harrison Butker, the placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, has received a lot of ire from media outlets following a speech he made at the commencement of Benedictine College. In this episode, Bob breaks down the context in which his speech was given, what Butker said and didn’t say, and what it looks like for Christians to live with courageous co…
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Betrayal. It’s a loaded word with many expressions. Psalm 55 portrays betrayal with vivid and honest language, inviting the reader to cast the burden of betrayal on the Lord. As readers of Psalm 55 come to the Lord, they are invited to see and experience the good news more clearly: the One who has experienced ultimate betrayal has pursued those who…
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Jesus Christ, the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-10)
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Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Rich emphasizes that esteeming Jesus as precious and chosen by God leads to salvation and spiritual blessings. Conversely, rejecting the living stone results in spiritual peril. This se…
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Episode 479: From the Archives | The Three Phases of Discipleship
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What does discipleship to Jesus look like over the course of your life? And how does that change as you move into different seasons of life? In 2018, we used Ronald Rolheiser’s book “Sacred Fire” to discuss the three phases of discipleship and how that helps us to frame discipleship in the local church.…
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The Answer to Sinful Corruption | Psalm 53
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Psalm 53 is a psalm that both challenges and comforts. Clearly we inhabit a fractured world; but our current cultural moment often fixates on external faults as the primary issue. This perspective tends to blame 'those people,' 'that group,' or 'their ideas' for the corruption we see and experience. Psalm 53 challenges this mindset, highlighting th…
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Episode 478: Making Faith Magnetic
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How can we have meaningful evangelistic conversations with our non-Christian friends and family? In his book “Making Faith Magnetic,” Dr. Dan Strange develops the work of J.H. Bavinck, proposing 5 "magnetic points" that are present within every human and every culture. In this episode, we analyze these magnetic points, explore their "subversive ful…
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Our Feast-Giving, Death-Swallowing Deliverer | Isaiah 25:6-26:4
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This week, Isaiah Lewis from Sojourn Chattanooga preached from Isaiah 25-26. After a one-year residency at Coram Deo, Isaiah took over as Lead Pastor of Sojourn Chattanooga in January 2022. Listen as Isaiah (the preacher) preaches on the Death Swallowing-Feast Giving God from the prophet Isaiah.Isaiah Lewis által
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Episode 477: Takeaways from the Keller Center
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After gathering in NYC with the other fellows of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, Bob shares some insights he gained and lessons he learned. He also discusses some of the ways the fellows are seeking to apply the intellectual work of the Keller Center to the practices of the local church.The Wednesday Conversation által
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True Christianity | Ephesians 6:18-24
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What does it mean to be a Christian? What are the marks of genuine faith in Christ? While many might profess a form of cultural Christianity, Jesus has something more than simply a religious label or identification. In this last sermon in the book of Ephesians, we look at the marks of what a true Christian looks like.…
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Episode 476: The Need for Competence
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Human beings have an inherent desire to be good at something. But becoming competent requires self-awareness and humility. In this episode, we lay the groundwork for how the gospel frees us to admit our strengths & weaknesses, discover our aptitudes, and grow in competence.The Wednesday Conversation által
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Spiritual Warfare | Ephesians 6:10-18
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The Christian life is described in various ways throughout Scripture; one of them being a battle. The Scriptures assume a reality of evil that we can not always see, yet is real and powerful. Yet as Christians, we don't fight for victory but we fight from a place of victory because of the finished work of Jesus and the power of the Spirit. In this …
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Episode 475: From the Archives | Taking Church Membership Seriously
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Why does church membership matter? In this episode from 2016, we discuss the importance of being committed to the local church.The Wednesday Conversation által
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The Gospel at Work | Ephesians 6:5-9
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In this teaching, we look at one of the more complex and controversial passages in Ephesians. How does the gospel speak to authority? And how does the gospel impact away we work in our everyday lives? Listen as we explore these things together.Justin Curtis által
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Episode 474: An Interview with Johan Verster | Part 2
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This episode continues Bob's conversation with special guest Johan Verster, exploring the particulars of Ligpunt Church and the context of growing and planting churches in South Africa.The Wednesday Conversation által
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Children and Parents | Ephesians 6:1-4
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"Honor your father and mother." Raise your kids "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." While these verses are in many ways clear to understand, they are also complex and challenging to live out in everyday life. We need the truths of the gospel and the empowering of the Spirit to live into God's design for parents and children. In this te…
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Episode 473: An Interview with Johan Verster | Part 1
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Bob sat down with Pastor Johan Verster during his time in the United States to talk about his story, his journey to faith, and how he came to plant Ligpunt Church in Pretoria, South Africa.The Wednesday Conversation által
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The Beauty of Marriage | Ephesians 5:22-33
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Marriage matters for everyone. Marriage is God's idea and is a beautiful gift that ultimately points to Christ' love for the church. In this teaching we explore what marriage is, what marriage looks like and what marriage is ultimately about.Aaron Mattox által
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Episode 472: From the Archives | Four Views of Communion
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It’s easy for the sacrament of communion to become commonplace, and it can be tempting for Christians to participate mindlessly. Many Christians may not know the answers to questions like, “What is communion?” and “Why do we observe it regularly?” In 2019, we decided to spend some time discussing the sacrament of communion - the four main views sur…
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The Way of Jesus | Ephesians 5:11-21
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Formation in the way of Jesus must be stronger than the formation of the world. This is what Ephesians 5:11-21 is all about. Each one of us are either being formed into the way of Jesus or we are being deformed into the way of the world. There is no middle ground. In this teaching we explore what it looks like to be formed in the way of Jesus.…
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Episode 471: Where the Trans Conversation is Headed
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In a recent article for New York Magazine, Andrea Long Chu asserts the belief that kids should have the freedom to change their bodies and sexual identity at any time for any reason. In this episode, we discuss what that means for the direction of culture and society, and how Christians can courageously and faithfully uphold the traditional sexual …
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Good News for the World | Luke 24:36-49
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Happy Easter! Christ is risen!! Visit https://cdomaha.com to learn more!Bob Thune által
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Episode 470: The Resurrection As History
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For much of the 20th century, the resurrection of Jesus was believed by Christians as a matter of faith, but doubted by scholars as a matter of history. NT Wright’s book “The Resurrection of the Son of God” changed all that. In this episode, we survey Wright’s major argument for the historicity of the resurrection, and explore how his work can help…
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The Christian Moral Vision | Ephesians 5:1-10
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We are moral beings in a moral universe. Everyone of us lives by some sort of ethical system the only question is which one. In this teaching we explore how the gospel informs our ethics and how out of love for God, we live for God.Bob Thune által
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Episode 469: How to Feel
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As image-bearers of God, we are made to feel. Yet we can have a limited emotional range or lack the ability to tap into what we’re feeling in a given moment. In this episode, we discuss why emotional awareness is important and how it leads to a deeper, more honest relationship with the Lord and one another.…
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A New Way to Be Human | Ephesians 4:17-32
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In Christ there is a whole new way to be human but living as a new human is not automatic. Discipleship to Jesus means we must learn what it means to put off the old way and put on the new. In this teaching we explore what the new way to be human requires, what the new way to be human often misses, and what the new way to be human looks like.…
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