Summary: Jeremiah's letter encourages the exiles to make the best of their current situation and build a life. They are also advised to actively work for the ...well-being or peace of their newly adopted city—even praying to God for the city to prosper. As immigrant communities throughout the ages know all too well, if the city prospers, it might just go well with them as well.[+] Show More
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Imagination Can Change Our Culture
Scripture: Jeremiah 6: 4-7 Summary: Jeremiah's letter encourages the ...
Scripture: Jeremiah 6: 4-7
Summary: Jeremiah's letter encourages the exiles to make the best of their current situation and build a life. They are also advised to actively work for the ...well-being or peace of their newly adopted city—even praying to God for the city to prosper. As immigrant communities throughout the ages know all too well, if the city prospers, it might just go well with them as well.[+] Show More
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Unshakable Knowledge
Scripture: 1 John 5: 18-21 Summary: emphasizes the believers' ...
Scripture: 1 John 5: 18-21
Summary: emphasizes the believers' confidence and steadfastness in their understanding and assurance of their relationship with God, reflecting the theme of unwavering faith and divine protection ...against evil as described in the scripture[+] Show More
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Children of God, Love one Another
SCRIPTURE: 1 JOHN 3:11-18 Summary: the main point of our text today is ...
SCRIPTURE: 1 JOHN 3:11-18
Summary: the main point of our text today is that our love for each other should reflect Jesus' love for us. In 3:11-18, John draws a ...contrast between two different ways of relating to others. He uses the Old Testament figure of Cain and the person of Jesus to show us the difference between hate and love.[+] Show More
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The Test For True Christianity
The Test For True Christianity Scripture: 1 John 2: 4-6 Summary: John ...
The Test For True Christianity
Scripture: 1 John 2: 4-6
Summary: John condemns this hypocrisy as lying and again uses an opposing negative, saying they "do not practice the truth." He ...proves this by showing that because God is light, those who live in fellowship with him will, by implication, walk in the light, too. This means that they will live with integrity. Our vision is to engage families of various ages, cultures, and generations with Christ's love and message.[+] Show More
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The Starting Point
Sermon Series: Walk the Walk, Don't Talk the Talk Scripture: 1 John 1: ...
Sermon Series: Walk the Walk, Don't Talk the Talk
Scripture: 1 John 1: 5-7
Summary: John condemns this hypocrisy as lying and again uses an opposing negative, saying they "do not ...practice the truth." He proves this by showing that because God is light, those who live in fellowship with him will, by implication, walk in the light, too. This means that they will live with integrity. Our vision is to engage families of various ages, cultures, and generations with Christ's love and message.[+] Show More
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Celebration of Life: Barbara Shepard Simalton
Barbara Shephard Simalton was born in Marietta, GA on November 14, ...
Barbara Shephard Simalton was born in Marietta, GA on November 14, 1952, to the late Ruben and Lois Shephard. She attended Cobb County Schools and graduated from Sprayberry High School. ...She was a hard worker over the years. Eventually, she retired from AT&T. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going out to eat, and was always excited about water aerobics and shopping. She especially loved loving on her sons, Montrell and Jone. Her family affectionately knew Barbara as FeeFee and they will miss her dearly. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and her son Montrell Simalton. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Jone Shephard, and extended family.[+] Show More
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The Resurrection of Jesus Changed Everything - 03/31/2024
Scripture: John 11:25-26 Summary: Matthew 28:11-15 describes the ...
Scripture: John 11:25-26
Summary: Matthew 28:11-15 describes the events immediately following Jesus’ resurrection. As the women went to tell the disciples about the empty tomb and Jesus' appearance, some ...guards who had been at the tomb went into the city to report to the chief priests everything that had happened.
The chief priests convened with the elders and devised a plan. They gave the soldiers a significant amount of money and instructed them to say, "His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep."
They assured the soldiers that if the governor heard about it, they would satisfy him and keep the soldiers out of trouble. The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. This story was widely circulated among the Jews, and it persisted to the time of the writer's recounting.[+] Show More
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The Purpose of Trials and Temptation - 03/24/2024
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13
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Not in The Book: Correcting Misquoted Scriptures - 03/10/2024
Summary: 1 Corinthians 10:13 offers a powerful reminder that no temptation we face is insurmountable or unique, emphasizing God's faithfulness in providing a way out ...so that we can endure without succumbing to sin. It reassures believers that while temptations are a common part of the human experience, we are not left to face them alone. God, in His reliability, ensures that these temptations never exceed what we can bear and always provides an escape route for us.[+] Show More
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Where Faith Meets Medicine - 03/03/2024
Scripture: Isaiah 38: 21 Summary: In Isaiah 38:21, where a fig ...
Scripture: Isaiah 38: 21
Summary: In Isaiah 38:21, where a fig poultice is used to heal King Hezekiah, we find a biblical endorsement of blending faith with medical practice. This story ...illustrates that seeking medical help and employing natural remedies does not conflict with faith in God's power to heal. It encourages us to view medicine as a gift from God, meant to be used alongside prayer for healing. The call to action inspired by this passage urges us to care for our whole selves, support one another in seeking medical care, continue prayer and action for the sick, educate ourselves on health and faith, and contribute to Christian healthcare initiatives. This message reinforces the idea that religion and medicine can coexist harmoniously, serving as a means to healing and wellness under God's providence.[+] Show More