New Testament Biblical Figures
16 itemsThe lives and significance of named people in the New Testament.
Sermons(15)
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Jonah vs. Paul
June 25, 2023From the series: Standalone Messages
We’ve just concluded our series on the book of Romans, and we've seen how the Apostle Paul responded to God's calling. How does that compare with how Jonah responded to God?
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Lessons from Philemon
April 3, 2022From the series: Standalone Messages
The book of Philemon is a personal letter from the Apostle Paul to Philemon. In addition to words of encouragement, Paul is asking them to forgive and welcome back Onesimus who he is sending back to them. It also serves as an encouragement for us to forgive others as Christ as forgiven us.
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Jesus and My Regrets
December 19, 2021From the series: Light the Dark
Do you have regrets in life? We all do, and when we consider John 21, we can be sure Peter had regrets about his denial of Jesus. But, Jesus responds to him with grace and brings healing to their relationship. We can confident that God’s grace is always greater than our regrets.
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Thomas: Doubting to Driven
December 12, 2021From the series: Light the Dark
After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples bringing them a message of peace in the midst of their chaos. Thomas had a hard time accepting what he was seeing, but Jesus is gracious with him.
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The Crown of Thorns
November 14, 2021From the series: Light the Dark
In the concluding chapters of John, the apostle reflects on his close bond with Jesus, emphasizing the significance of the cross in shaping faith.
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Wrong Road or Right Path
October 31, 2021From the series: Light the Dark
Explores how individuals often face choices between following God's guidance or pursuing wrong paths influenced by fear, acceptance, and emotions. Using the story of Peter's denial of Jesus, it highlights the importance of making decisions based on truth, faith, and humility, rather than succumbing to fear, peer pressure, or emotional responses.
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What Made John Great?
December 27, 2020From the series: Light the Dark
Examines why Jesus considered John the Baptist the greatest. It highlights John's humility, his role as the forerunner to Jesus, and his focus on pointing others to Christ rather than seeking personal glory. John saw his worth and mission in relation to Jesus' greatness and faithfully prepared the way for the Messiah, demonstrating true greatness through service and humility.
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Dealing with Regret
January 26, 2020From the series: Kingdom Come
We examine how to deal with life's regrets. Will your regrets lead to tragedy and death or to life and freedom in Christ?
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1 John Introduction
June 9, 2019From the series: 1 John
In today's message we look at the life of the Apostle John.
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The Four Marks of Christians Who Make an Impact
June 2, 2019From the series: Standalone Messages
In today's message we examine how the local church can impact their communities.
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I Am With You Always
June 12, 2016From the series: Standalone Messages
Discusses the Apostle Paul's struggles and perseverance during his missionary journeys. It highlights Paul's experiences of rejection, hardship, and physical suffering in various cities. Despite these challenges, Paul continued to spread the Gospel, relying on God's strength in moments of weakness. Emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence and power in difficult times, drawing parallels between Paul's experiences and contemporary challenges faced by believers.
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Live Life to the Fullest
September 7, 2014From the series: FAQs
Discusses living life to the fullest by aligning one's actions with God's desires, exemplified by Apostle Paul and the Ephesus church. It emphasizes surrender to God, proclaiming truth despite opposition, and prioritizing eternal over earthly values. True fulfillment comes from serving God and impacting others, rejecting superficial achievements for deeper spiritual success.
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Paul's Experience
September 22, 2013From the series: Live Free
Paul shares his transformation from a strict follower of Jewish traditions to a devoted servant of Christ. He highlights his initial dependence on religious rules and human approval, which robbed him of true joy and freedom in Christ. After encountering Jesus, Paul emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval over man's, experiencing a supernatural change that shifted his focus from external religious practices to an internal relationship with Christ, driven by grace rather than works.
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1 Peter 1:1-3
May 6, 2012From the series: Living Hope
Introduces the letter written by Peter to encourage believers facing trials. It emphasizes the hope and joy found in Christ, even amidst suffering. Peter highlights the importance of faith and the living hope believers have through the resurrection of Jesus. This hope is a source of strength and reassurance, reminding Christians of their inheritance in heaven and the security of their salvation.
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Driven
April 29, 2012From the series: Standalone Messages
Discusses the importance of being purpose-driven in one's Christian faith. It emphasizes aligning one's life with God's will, understanding one's calling, and living with intentionality. Encourages believers to stay focused on their spiritual goals and priorities, overcoming distractions and obstacles through reliance on God and commitment to His purposes.