Topic: Discipleship
The Conspiracy Conspiracy03/25/12
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Controversial Issues, Defense of Christian Faith, Discipleship
- There are many theories out there stating that the formation of the Bible is a conspiracy by the early church to cover up other writings about Jesus. In this sermon, Greg conspires to show how those theories have their own problems and addresses some of the questions these theories raise.
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Let's Not Make-a-Deal03/11/12
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Salvation, Covenant
- Salvation is usually defined as a distinct moment in time. It is a deal that we make with God to get out of hell. In this sermon, Greg talks about how salvation is so much more than a one-time deal, and there is something better behind curtain number 2 (guaranteed).
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Rooted in the Nows03/04/12
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Disciplines, Presence of God
- God is like an atmosphere around us. As much as the air we breathe is around us and in us, God surrounds and enfolds us. In this sermon, Greg talks about the importance of being aware of God in the everyday moments, and he gives some practical tips to help you walk in this awareness.
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Continuing The Work Of Christ02/05/12
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Sacrifice, Blessings
- For some Christians, the goal of salvation is escape from Hell. In Colossians, Paul talks about the glorious riches that are available to us in the here and now. And while being in Heaven is a great part of our relationship with God, it is not even close to the fullness that Jesus brings to our lives.
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The Real Proof09/26/10
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Non-Violence, Politics, Faithfulness
- What is the real evidence of a disciple of Jesus? Too often today we are told that followers of Christ are marked by success, happiness and power. However, the Bible points to a different evidence, that of love that comes under others and serves.
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The Gospel of Suffering08/01/10
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The Betrothal Ceremony07/18/10
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The Stone The Builders Rejected08/30/09
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Kingdom of God
- By telling a parable Jesus prophesied that he would be rejected and killed. Nevertheless, he also claimed he would be the cornerstone for the coming Kingdom of God. This was shocking to his followers and enraged the religious leaders of the time.
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Air and Opportunity07/12/09
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Gatekeepers of the Royal Son06/28/09
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Evangelism
- The disciples sometimes got in the way of people who were coming to Jesus. When this happened, Jesus had to correct the situation and go directly to the people seeking him. This happens today too when Christians and their agendas get in the way of people who simply need to be pointed to Jesus.
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Don't be Like the Pharisees01/25/09
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Community, Discipleship, Forgiveness
- In this section of Luke, Jesus gives four distinct teachings that on the surface seem unrelated. But when taken in context with each other, they highlight four different aspects of how we are to live in Christian community with one another.
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Acting on the Truth01/18/09
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It's Free but Costs Everything10/19/08
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Sacrifice, Transformation
- Jesus’ Kingdom is open to all of us, but he asks everything from those who follow him. This is a radical call to actually reorient our lives, which is much more than simply a willingness to do so if the circumstances present themselves. If we take these words of Jesus seriously, they will change our lives in ways we cannot predict.
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Taking Off the Headphones05/25/08
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Presence of God
- Is God's presence merely something we expect to experience once a week during a church service? Or maybe even once a day during a time of prayer? The truth is that God's presence pervades our life, but we are usually to distracted to notice. We are invited to experience God's presence on a moment by moment basis in our daily lives.
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Beyond the Comfort Zone05/04/08
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Sacrifice, Hypocrisy
- Some of Jesus' words were very challenging to the people of his time, and for us. One of the traits that he gave strong warnings about was hypocrisy – when our "public" lives don't match who we really are. Keeping these parts of our lives aligned is a major challenge and it almost always requires sacrifice. We don't like to move outside our comfort zones, but it's what is required if we want to partner with God to build his Kingdom.
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The New Way of the New Israel08/12/07
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Community, Discipleship, Kingdom of God
- Up to this point in the story of Jesus, Jesus was the one who displayed the power of the Kingdom of God. At this point, Jesus charges the 12 disciples to do what he had been doing. The program given to the disciples follows a simple pattern: Do the Kingdom > Then Proclaim the Kingdom.
Doing the Teachings of Jesus05/27/07
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Kingdom of God, Faithfulness
- Sound, wise teaching has no real effect in our lives if the teaching is not put into active, continuous practice. As we have seen throughout the “Sermon on the Plain” in Luke 6, Jesus lays out the demands and blessings of living as a disciple in the Kingdom of God. Jesus concludes his teaching with a challenge to his followers to embody his teachings and put them into living action.
Heart Reflections05/20/07
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Speaker – Seth McCoy
- Topics – Discipleship, Identity in Christ, Faithfulness
- Just like a tree reveals either good or bad fruit, our lives reveal to others who we truly are. As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that reveals the beauty of God. We learn from Jesus that true beauty and change only comes from the inside-out. As our hearts are turned and transformed in Christ, our words and actions bring forth beauty.
The Twelve04/01/07
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Controversial Issues, Discipleship, Faithfulness
- Jesus of Nazareth started a movement the likes of which the world has never seen. The Kingdom of God that was lived out in Jesus’ life and ministry has touched millions of people all over the world. What’s impressive is that Jesus began with just 12 chosen people.
Sabbath People03/18/07
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Speaker – Seth McCoy
- Topics – Discipleship, Forgiveness, Justice
- The Lord Jesus was truly a Master Teacher to his disciples. Using his unique wisdom in the midst of tense and controversial situations brought on by the Pharisees, he was able to teach people deep truths about God...even without them knowing it. In Luke 6:1-5, we have an account where Jesus is doing just this very thing. Jesus and his disciples were being confronted by some of the Pharisaic religious leaders for picking grain on a Sabbath day, a religious offense that warranted serious punishment. He responded to them by mentioning how King David once did the same thing. Jesus further went on to say that he was, in fact, the Lord of the Sabbath.
VIM Past the Attack12/17/06
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Love, Satan
- God’s love is perfect. As disciples of Christ, it is important to know and accept that God loves us. It is from His love that we are able to return love to God, ourselves, and then others. However, we have an enemy that wants to keep us from understanding and receiving this love.
Baptized into the Revolution07/02/06
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Baptism, Discipleship, Repentance
- The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed (see Mark 4:30-32). It is a revolution that is quietly growing, but will one day come to full fruition. Christ has planted the seed by first coming to redeem us. He will one day return to reap the harvest, purging the world of all that is inconsistent with his Kingdom and restoring creation as it was meant to be. As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to participate in this future Kingdom reality, today. Like John the Baptist, we are preparing the way of the Lord. One sign of this mustard seed revolution is seen through the baptism of believers.
Kingdom Secrecy03/26/06
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Disciplines
- Anna was a widow who spent most of her life in the temple fasting, worshipping and praying to God in solitude. Through the world’s eyes, she was not considered important, visible or successful. However, in God’s Kingdom, she was considered a hero and a success. Anna’s life is a testimony for us as believers, because she was exactly where God called her to be. She was obedient and faithful to the calling God specifically gave her.
Offensive Good News02/26/06
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Speaker – Greg Boyd
- Topics – Discipleship, Repentance, Transformation
- The message that Simeon gives Mary has a heavy, ominous tone, as he predicted that Jesus would actually cause many to fall and that people would speak against him. This prophetic message establishes the fact that the good news of the Gospel is much more than set of encouraging thoughts or beliefs, but in fact it is offensive in nature. It offends because it challenges the lives of those who hear it to live a different way.
Remembering What Matters02/19/06
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Speaker – Scott Boren
- Topics – Communion, Discipleship
- Life can become very busy, and it is easy to lose focus. Everyday realities and problems can disrupt our relationship with God. We are constantly bombarded by little things that can bide for our time, and divert attention from what really matters. As believers in Christ, communion is one of God’s ways of reminding us of what really matters. Communion helps to us to remember what Christ did for us and refocuses our lives towards him.