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Friday, August 6, 2004, Part 2
Wasted opportunities
The right perspective on the parable of the talents
Investing your life
Avoiding the opportunities God gives us to serve Him
Talents, rewards, and Judgement Day
Tough questions about being a "good and faithful servant"
What makes someone faithful--actions or motives?
"Wicked and lazy" or "good and faithful"
Characteristics of a healthy spiritual life
Mark's perspective of the Christmas story
The 10th commandment gives a clue to why we break the other nine
God sees your secret sins
Walking in the Spirit
Telling God your doubts and being willing to hear Him out
The foundation to living by faith
Basic beliefs about God determine our actions
A lesson for parents today from Hebrews 11
The first record of sibling rivalry (Part 2)
God values the heart of the giver, not the gift being given
What price do you pay for the god you serve? (Part 2)
A life of faith, built on trust in God, is the key to pleasing our Maker
What it means to be a friend of God
Inspiration on coming to God for forgiveness
The substance of faith is believing God's promises for the future
A practical look at facing trials
The life-changing outcomes that occur when we respond to God's calling
Let's discuss the long-range point of view Christian need to take
How to stay the course when your emotions are leading you elsewhere
Yielding control of our lives into God's capable hands
Give God a chance to work . . . you’ll find He’s always faithful
Solid, biblical counsel on following God’s plan
Having difficulty waiting for God to take action?
Sometimes the hopes and dreams we have for life seem to differ from God’s plan.
Travel with us back to ancient Israel
Take a moment to reflect on the radical and life-transforming message of the gospel
There’s a fine line between humility and pride
The power of humility in our daily lives
The importance of passing down our heritage
Gain a whole new appreciation for your place in history
A fresh perspective on the primary barrier to following God
Encouragement to those under the weight of guilt and shame
Let’s discuss the Hebrew celebration of Passover
The principle of submission is widely misunderstood, and often manipulated
The important role faith plays in our lives
Following God’s plan . . . and learning to trust Him along the way
Wondering if God can use you?
The reality of forgiveness . . . and the consequences of taking your own path
A man God used in a profound and dramatic way
The dangers of belief in God without a solid foundation in theology
Sometimes people do rash things in the name of faith
How can we trust God when He seems so mysterious to us, and even unknown?
Commitment to God, lived out day-to-day can have a huge impact
Discover what it means to remain loyal to God, even under ridicule and persecution
Find out how the Scriptures should impact our lives each day
Developing a heart and attitude that honors God
Will you follow God, or turn your back on Him?
The challenge of following God with no strings attached
Discover what keeps us from leading a life pleasing to God
The different attitudes that hinder us from being fully used by God
Staying on course when the journey of faith gets difficult
The serious consequences of our sin, and the painful price required to redeem us
A practical look at biblically based decision-making
Important guidelines to making wise decisions
Taking a closer look at an often misunderstood Bible passage
Setting ourselves free, as we improve the attitude of our heart
Reflecting on the well-known story of the Prodigal Son
An honest look at what the redeemed life looks like