Welcome to High Desert Church's podcast. Hear powerful sermons from our weekend services and get practical takeaways for living out God's word. Join us on this journey of faith and transformation.
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Kingdom Cultural: Everything Has a Shelf Life | Tom Mercer
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48:56In this powerful message, we're reminded of the urgency and importance of living in the light of salvation. The key scripture, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, warns us about the coming 'Day of the Lord' - a time of judgment that will end all chances for salvation. But this isn't meant to frighten us; rather, it's a call to action. We're challenged to live …
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Kingdom Cultural: We Believe that Jesus Died and Rose Again! | Todd Arnett
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31:04As we delve into Easter's powerful message of hope and resurrection, we're reminded of the transformative power of Jesus' death and resurrection. The sermon centers on 1 Thessalonians 4, exploring how we as believers can grieve with hope, unlike those without faith. We're encouraged to trust in the One who conquered death, understanding that Jesus'…
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Kingdom Cultural: When Ordinary Living Becomes Extraordinary | Jody Livingston
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46:28In our journey of faith, we're often tempted by worldly ambitions that promise shortcuts to success and happiness. However, this message challenges us to recalibrate our lives according to God's will, as outlined in 1 Thessalonians 4. We're called to pursue a 'holy ambition' - not one that seeks applause, but one that chases holiness. This paradoxi…
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Kingdom Cultural: How to Live in Order to Please God | Todd Arnett
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46:53In this powerful exploration of God's will for our lives, we delve into 1 Thessalonians 4 and confront the challenging topic of sexual purity. The central message reminds us that God's design for sexuality is clear and rooted in love, not restriction. We're called to live sanctified lives, avoiding sexual immorality and honoring God with our bodies…
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Kingdom Cultural: A Culture of Blessing | Mike Roberts
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46:07In this powerful message, we're challenged to reconsider our understanding of God's blessings. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 3, we're reminded that true blessing isn't about material success, but about being fully satisfied in God. The sermon encourages us to approach God with conviction, precision, and expectation. We're urged to pray confidently, …
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Kingdom Cultural: How Can We Thank God Enough for You? | Todd Arnett
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45:42In this sermon, we explore 1 Thessalonians chapter three, focusing on the Apostle Paul's joy in hearing about the resilient faith of the Thessalonian believers even in persecution. The message highlights the significance of encouragement, urging us to find strength in witnessing the spiritual growth of others. We are prompted to reassess our commit…
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Kingdom Cultural: Out of Our Intense Longing | Todd Arnett
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46:02In this exploration of 1 Thessalonians, we're reminded of the deep bonds that unite us as followers of Christ. The message emphasizes that fresh faith requires active assistance, highlighting Paul's intense concern for new believers. We're challenged to consider: who nurtured our faith when we were new believers, and who are we now supporting in th…
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Kingdom Cultural: How to Stay Encouraged When Life Gets Hard | Jackson Arnett
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49:54In our exploration of 1 Thessalonians 2, we discover three powerful sources of encouragement for our faith journey. First, we're reminded that God's Word is actively at work in our lives when we receive it with seriousness and and accept it with humility. This isn't about merely reading scripture, but about allowing it to transform us from within. …
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Kingdom Cultural: As a Father Deals with His Own Children | Todd Arnett
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47:40In this sermon we explored part of 1 Thessalonians chapter two, focusing on themes like love, holiness, and future hope. This message highlights the significance of having mentors and community, comparing them to fathers or coaches who guide and support us. This sermon also emphasized that achieving worthiness on our own isn't possible; instead, th…
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Kingdom Cultural: Because We Loved You So Much | Todd Arnett
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46:08In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine our motivations as followers of Christ. Are we seeking the approval of others, or are we truly living for an audience of One? The apostle Paul's transformation from a people-pleasing Pharisee to a selfless servant of Christ serves as a profound example for us. We're reminded that often, our grea…
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Kingdom Cultural: The Number One Why | Kurt Thielen
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44:43Are we living to please God or to please others? This powerful message challenges us to examine our motivations and priorities. Drawing from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, we're reminded that true courage comes from God, not from within ourselves. When we focus on pleasing God, we receive supernatural strength to face opposition and share the …
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Kingdom Cultural: Encouraging Faith | Mike Roberts
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46:27In our exploration of 1 Thessalonians, we're reminded of the transformative power of an encouraging faith. The message emphasizes three key aspects: faith strengthened by the Spirit's power, joy in suffering through the Spirit's presence, and hope in the Spirit's promise. We're challenged to reflect on how our faith impacts not only our lives but a…
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Kingdom Cultural: We Always Thank God for All of You | Todd Arnett
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44:59In this exploration of 1 Thessalonians, we're invited to reflect on the profound impact of shared experiences in our faith journey. The message emphasizes how adversity can forge deep, meaningful relationships among believers - much like the 'foxhole friends' analogy. We're reminded that God is always the hero of our story, working through us to pr…
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Jesus Was Right About Everything - Including Money - What Does Faith In God Look Like? | Tom Mercer
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51:29Are we letting fear hold us back from spiritual growth? This powerful message challenges us to confront our fears and step out in faith, just as Peter did when he walked on water toward Jesus. The story from Matthew 14 serves as a poignant reminder that while the world around us may be chaotic, Jesus is never to be feared. We're encouraged to recog…
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Jesus Was Right About Everything - Including Money - Seeing with Clear Vision | Todd Arnett
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43:32In this exploration of Matthew 6:22-23, we delve into the profound concept of spiritual vision and its impact on our lives. Jesus uses the metaphor of the eye as 'the lamp of the body' to illustrate how our perspective shapes our entire being. We're challenged to consider: are our eyes 'healthy,' seeing life through God's lens, or 'unhealthy,' dist…
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Jesus Was Right About Everything - Including Money - Treasuring the Right Treasures | Todd Arnett
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48:16In this powerful message, we're challenged to reconsider our relationship with earthly possessions and wealth. The core teaching comes from Matthew 6:19-21, where Jesus instructs us not to store up treasures on earth, but in heaven. This isn't just about money - it's about where our hearts truly lie. We're reminded that everything in this world is …
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State of the Church - Todd Arnett
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40:28As we step into a new year, we're reminded of our mission as a church family: "Preparing Generations of World Changers". This powerful calling, rooted in Matthew 28's Great Commission and Paul's teachings in Ephesians, challenges us to live purposefully. We're not just churchgoers, but Christ's ambassadors, entrusted with the ministry of reconcilia…
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God's Word And Life Change | Mike Roberts
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44:42As we step into a new year, we're challenged to examine how the gospel changes our relationship with God's Word. The book of James offers practical wisdom on this transformation, highlighting three key areas: our attitude, our response, and the results in our lives. We're called to approach Scripture with humility, recognizing that God chose to giv…
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Extreme Response - George Beardsley
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42:37In this powerful message, we're reminded of the extreme response God made to our desperate situation through the gospel. The passage from Philippians 2 challenges us to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who humbled himself to the point of death on a cross. This radical example of selflessness and sacrifice calls us to live in extreme unity wit…
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Sent Ones | Kyle Patrick
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42:47Today, we delve into the heart of God's mission for His church - the Great Commission. We're reminded that as believers created in God's image, we're inherently designed to be both 'sending' and 'sent.' The staggering reality that 4.2 billion people have no access to the Gospel challenges us to reconsider our role in fulfilling Christ's mandate. Th…
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Light + Life: The Strategy of How God Sent His Light & Life | Todd Arnett
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43:45As we approach Christmas, we're reminded of God's incredible strategy for rescuing humanity - a plan 'fraught with frailty.' The birth of Jesus, as recounted in Matthew 1, reveals how God chose to enter our world through vulnerability and weakness. Mary and Joseph, two humble individuals from a despised region, became central figures in this divine…
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Light + Life: Stories You Believe = Story You Live | Jackson Arnett
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54:29In this exploration of God's grand narrative, we journey through the four key stages of the biblical story: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We're reminded that the Bible isn't just a collection of separate books, but one unified story of God's desire to live in relationship with us, His image-bearers. The message challenges us to exami…
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Light + Life: God Partners With You to Share His Light & Life | Todd Arnett
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41:35This powerful message reminds us of our role in God's grand mission. The book of Titus teaches us that as believers, we're called to be 'eager to do what is good.' This isn't about earning salvation, but rather expressing it. We're rescued to rescue others, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel in our lives. The message challenges us to…
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Minor Prophets: Malachi | Mike Roberts
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49:11In this exploration of Malachi, we're challenged to confront our own spiritual blind spots. The prophet's words resonate across millennia, reminding us that we often doubt God's love and violate His design for relationships, just like ancient Israel. But there's hope! We're called to admit our shortcomings, believe in God's goodness, and commit to …
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Minor Prophets: Zechariah | Tom Mercer
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50:37In this impactful message, we're challenged to look beyond our immediate circumstances and place our hope in the coming kingdom of God. The book of Zechariah serves as a backdrop, reminding us that God's plans often unfold in unexpected ways. Just as the Jews anticipated a political Messiah but received a humble Savior, we too must be open to God's…
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Minor Prophets: Haggai | Todd Arnett
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47:55As we unpack the book of Haggai, we're reminded of the importance of aligning our priorities with God's will. The Israelites, having returned from exile, focused on their own homes while neglecting God's temple. This mirrors our own tendency to prioritize personal comfort over spiritual growth. The prophet's message challenges us to examine our liv…
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Minor Prophets: Zephaniah | Kurt Thielen
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45:38In this message on Zephaniah's prophecy, we're confronted with the sobering reality of God's judgment and the hope of His redemption. The central message revolves around the 'Day of the Lord,' a time of reckoning for those who've strayed from God's path. We're reminded that staying distant from God - by not listening, rejecting discipline, failing …
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Minor Prophets: Habakkuk | Todd Arnett
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50:38In this powerful exploration of the book of Habakkuk, we're reminded that faith in God doesn't require complete understanding or agreement with His ways. Habakkuk's honest dialogue with God about injustice and confusion mirrors our own struggles, showing us it's okay to bring our doubts to Him. The prophet's journey from questioning to trusting is …
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Minor Prophets: Nahum | Jackson Arnett
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50:05In this exploration of the book of Nahum, we're confronted with a challenging yet crucial aspect of God's character - His role as the 'avenging God.' This message invites us to wrestle with the tension between God's patience and His justice. We're reminded that while God is slow to anger, He is not a pushover. His patience should not be mistaken fo…
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Minor Prophets: Micah | Jody Livingston
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46:11The book of Micah serves as a powerful reminder of God's justice and mercy. We're called to heed God's warnings, recognizing the consequences of our actions and the dangers of idolatry in our lives. Just as the Israelites faced judgment for their sins, we too must examine our hearts and identify areas where we've placed other things above God. Howe…
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Minor Prophets: Jonah | Todd Arnett
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48:03The story of Jonah challenges us to examine our hearts and attitudes towards those we might consider undeserving of God's mercy. This powerful narrative reminds us that God's love extends far beyond our human limitations. As we explore Jonah's reluctance to preach to Nineveh, we're confronted with our own biases and prejudices. Are there people in …
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Minor Prophets: Obadiah | Todd Arnett
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54:23In this powerful exploration of the book of Obadiah, we're confronted with the profound concept of God's sovereign election and its implications for our lives. The story of Jacob and Esau serves as a backdrop, illustrating God's mysterious choice in loving Jacob and rejecting Esau. This isn't about deserving God's favor, but about His inexplicable …
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Minor Prophets: Amos | Mike Roberts
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44:15In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine the connection between our worship and our pursuit of justice. Drawing from the book of Amos, we're reminded that authentic worship cannot be disconnected from how we live our daily lives. The prophet's words echo through time, urging us to consider: Are we merely going through religious motions…
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Minor Prophets: Joel | Todd Arnett
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47:30In this powerful exploration of the book of Joel, we're reminded of God's unwavering justice and boundless mercy. The central theme revolves around the 'day of the Lord' – a time of both judgment and salvation. Just as locusts devastated ancient Israel, we're warned that our sins have consequences. Yet, there's always hope! Joel's prophecy shows us…
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Minor Prophets: Hosea | Erik Thoennes
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45:21The Minor Prophets, though short in length, carry profound messages about God's character and His relationship with His people. We're reminded that these 12 books, written over 400 years, address both the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel during times of conquest and exile. They reveal God's heart for justice and His desire for righteousness…
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Minor Prophets: The Why, the What, the Who & the Where of the Minor Prophets | Todd Arnett & Kurt Thielen
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42:15In this powerful exploration of the Minor Prophets, we're invited to journey through the last 12 books of the Old Testament. These prophets spoke to ancient Israel and surrounding nations, calling them to repentance and warning of impending judgment. Their messages, though millennia old, still resonate today. We're reminded of God's covenant with H…
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Game Changers: Hope For The Overwhelmed | Kurt Thielen
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46:23In this powerful message, we're reminded that life's troubles are inevitable, but our response to them can be transformative. The central theme revolves around Jesus' words in John 16:33, where He promises peace amidst worldly tribulations. We're encouraged to stay connected with fellow believers during difficult times, rather than isolating oursel…
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Game Changers: Ambassadors Not Salespeople | Todd Arnett
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44:39In this powerful message, we explore the concept of being 'world changers' through the lens of 2 Corinthians 5. We're reminded that our motivation to share our faith comes from both a healthy fear of God and His extravagant love for us. The passage emphasizes that in Christ, we are new creations, completely transformed by His grace. This isn't just…
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Game Changers: A Good Father Disciplines | Todd Arnett
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43:58In this powerful message, we explore the transformative concept of God as our loving Father. Drawing from Romans 8, we're reminded that through Christ, we're adopted into God's family with the incredible privilege of calling Him 'Abba' - an intimate term akin to 'Daddy.' This revelation can be life-changing, especially for those who've struggled wi…
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Game Changers: Tale of Two Trees | Mike Roberts
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45:54In this powerful message, we explore the transformative power of Jeremiah 17, which offers a profound perspective on spiritual rootedness and fruitfulness. The passage draws a stark contrast between those who trust in man and those who trust in the Lord, using the metaphor of plants in different environments. We're challenged to examine where our t…
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Game Changers: Spiritual Maturity | Jackson Arnett
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39:35In this powerful message, we explore the transformative impact of Galatians 6:7-10 on our spiritual lives. We're challenged to examine the deception of trying to have 'one foot with Jesus and one foot with the world.' The passage reminds us that we reap what we sow, emphasizing the importance of investing in pleasing the Spirit rather than the fles…
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Game Changers: Grace Worship And Transformation | George Beardsley
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44:32A powerful message explores Romans 12:1-2, revealing how understanding God's overwhelming mercy can be a true game-changer in our lives. We're reminded of our desperate situation as sinners and the incredible depth of God's love and sacrifice. The passage challenges us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, redefining worship beyond church atten…
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Let Me Tell You A Story: The Sower, the Seed & the Soil | Todd Arnett
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45:14In this powerful exploration of the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4, we're challenged to examine the condition of our hearts as soil for God's Word. The parable illustrates four types of soil: the path, rocky ground, thorny ground, and good soil. Only the good soil produces a fruitful crop, emphasizing that merely hearing God's Word isn't enough -…
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Let Me Tell You A Story: The Unforgiving Servant | Todd Arnett
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49:57In this powerful message, we explore the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matthew 18. This story illustrates the immense forgiveness we've received from God - a debt so large we could never repay it, equivalent to billions in today's currency. Yet how often do we struggle to extend even a fraction of that mercy to others who wrong us? We're …
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Let Me Tell You A Story: The Finding Father | Todd Arnett
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48:32This message explores the powerful parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing profound truths about God's unconditional love and grace. We see ourselves in the story, whether as the rebellious younger son who squanders his inheritance or the resentful older brother who feels entitled to his father's favor. Yet the heart of the parable lies in the fathe…
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Let Me Tell You A Story: It’s Just Not Fair… | Todd Arnett
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44:43This message dives deep into the parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew 20, revealing profound truths about God's grace and our attitudes. We learn that God's economy operates on grace, not merit or transactional exchanges. The landowner's generosity to the workers hired late in the day illustrates how God lavishes his undeserved favor…
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Let Me Tell You A Story: Life is More Than That! | Tom Mercer
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45:41This message challenges us to examine our priorities and guard against the allure of greed. Drawing from the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, we are reminded that life is about more than accumulating possessions. The rich man's focus on building bigger barns to store his surplus illustrates how easily we can become consumed by material success …
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Let Me Tell You A Story: RSVP's Are Lame | Jackson Arnett
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55:10This powerful message delves into the parable of the great banquet in Luke 14, where Jesus illustrates the dangers of assuming a place in God's kingdom without genuine faith and discipleship. We are challenged to examine our own lives and ask: have we made lame assumptions about our salvation based on anything other than a daily 'yes' to following …
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Let Me Tell You A Story: A Fruitless Fig Tree | Kurt Thielen
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45:22This sermon delves into the parable of the fig tree, highlighting God's expectation for us to bear spiritual fruit in our lives. Just as a fig tree is expected to produce figs, we are called to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The message emphasizes that ou…
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Let Me Tell You A Story: Hidden Treasure & Sought After Pearl I Todd Arnett
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42:17Welcome to the beginning of our enlightening journey through the teachings of Jesus' parables. In this series, we kick things off with an electrifying anecdote akin to finding treasure, drawing parallels between the thrill of a storage auction win and the profound stories Jesus used to unravel the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Listen in as we em…
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