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Parables of the Kingdom

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 13:24-52

The religious of Jesus' time were expecting a Messiah who would end the rule of Rome over them and inaugurate the kingdom of God on earth. Jesus through parables, shows them that they misunderstood Old Testament prophesy. The kingdom of God was not going to begin with a bang but would start small and grow slowly over time. Yes, there will be a great Day of the Lord but only after as many as will turn to God and join the kingdom. God is patiently waiting for more to join His rebellion against the kingdom of this world ruled by Satan.

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The Reasons for Our Hope

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:14-15

In spite of all the amazing discoveries by cosmologists who explore the deep mysteries of space and time, Christians still have the best answers to explaining reality. Scientists can't explain how life started or if there is there right and wrong or free will. They can't explain love. But Christians have a wealth of reasons to believe in God from evidence of fine-tuning of the universe to predictive prophesy. But our belief is not in reasons but in the person of Jesus who knocks on everyone's door looking for someone to invite Him in to have a relationship that will last for eternity.

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The View from the Cross

Mike Sullivan

Psalms 22

Psalm 22 is an extraordinary prophesy of the crucifixion of Jesus given hundreds of years before the torture method was invented. Modern medical science confirms the description of death described in Psalm 22 is consistent with death by crucifixion. Psalm 22 is an astonishingly accurate prediction of what Jesus came to earth to accomplish. Since the Bible has been so reliable with prophecy that has come to pass, we can just as confident in the prophesies that are yet to come. Therefore we can trust what God says about the future.

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Messiah's Glorious Kingdom

Gary DeLashmutt

Psalms 72

While King Solomon is praying for his own ability to reign properly, he is also alluding to the ultimate reign of Messiah. King Messiah's reign will be marked by God-given moral integrity and wisdom. It will bring unparalleled peace and prosperity. It will be world-wide and everlasting. It will fulfill God's promise to Abraham that all nations will be blessed through him.

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God's Eternal Kingdom Part 4

Mike Sullivan

Revelation 22:13-21

In the final chapter of Revelation, God comes full circle. He restores what was lost in the garden of Eden. He restores life where there was death. He restores our separation from God, from self and from nature. All ills will be healed. We will have direct access to God and eternal life. We will co-rule with God. God has always had a plan and all problems will be resolved. He promises he is coming quickly. Do you believe it?

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Jesus' Invitations:John 7

Gary DeLashmutt

John 7:37-39

Jesus makes an invitation to be transformed from a state of need and lack to a state of abundance. His target audience is anyone who acknowledges his spiritual thirst. His claim is that He alone is the Messiah. He summons all to make a decision for Him. He promises to give to anyone, who comes to Him to quench his thirst, the Holy Spirit to indwell within him.

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God's Eternal Kingdom Part 2

Mike Sullivan

Revelation 21:9-27

John describes the new city of Jerusalem coming down to earth from heaven. Scholars argue whether his language is literal or figurative. Regardless, there is symbology we can decipher, such as the cube shaped city represents the three types of people who will make up its residents, Old Testament believers, the Apostles and New Testament believers. It will be a place of great wealth and beauty. All ethnic groups will e present with their diverse cultures. God will dwell with His people and His people will reflect His glory. Believers in this life can have a taste of the next life in this life when we reflect His glory, experience His presence and experience the glory of the nations.

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God's Eternal Kingdom Part 1

Gary DeLashmutt

Revelation 21:1-6

God's eternal kingdom will be a physical, material world where we will have transformed physical bodies. It will be relational because God is a community of love relationships. There will be complete healing and wholeness. It will be never-ending where our life before was a brief prelude to our forever life in heaven. We can have complete confidence this will happen because God's record of fulfilling His predictions is flawless. Remarkably, anyone who is thirsty for this eternal life is welcome to receive it for the asking. No money, no good works, no ritual observances, no degree of sinlessness is required to receive water from the spring of life.

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The Second Coming of Christ

Mike Sullivan

Revelation 19:1-21

The Bible is clear, Jesus first came to earth as a suffering servant and he will return to earth as a conquering king. When he returns, he will defeat his enemies and will put an end to rebellion forever. Satan and his antichrist will be thrown into the lake of fire forever. There will be a wedding celebration for all those who have put their trust in Jesus to save them. If you are a believer, the question is are you ready for his return? As a non-believer, will you put your faith in Jesus and join the celebration?

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