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Lent (Part 5)

Courage to Break Through. We’re going to see if there is any discernible difference between what we in Christianity typically call a “Breakthrough “, and actually breaking through. Hint: one of them is a thing, the other requires doing!

March 15, 2026

Courage to Break Through. We’re going to see if there is any discernible difference between what we in Christianity typically call a “Breakthrough “, and actually breaking through. Hint: one of them is a thing, the other requires doing!

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Lent (Part 4)

When it comes to the Easter season, are you celebrating history or making history? We’ll look at some sayings of Jesus to come up with an answer.

March 8, 2026

When it comes to the Easter season, are you celebrating history or making history? We’ll look at some sayings of Jesus to come up with an answer.

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Lent (Part 3)

Today’s subtitle is Passion and Indifference. It’s a real topic in church world. I’ll preface today’s lesson with a few measures of an oldie by Carole King, titled, “ It’s Too Late”. Goes like this, “It’s too late baby, now it’s too late. Though we really did try to make it. Something inside has died, and I can’t hide and I just can’t fake it, it’s too late...”

March 1, 2026

Today’s subtitle is Passion and Indifference. It’s a real topic in church world. I’ll preface today’s lesson with a few measures of an oldie by Carole King, titled, “ It’s Too Late”. Goes like this, “It’s too late baby, now it’s too late. Though we really did try to make it. Something inside has died, and I can’t hide and I just can’t fake it, it’s too late...”

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Lent (Part 2)

A popular theme of Lent is giving something up. Let’s dig into Luke 14 and look at giving things up from Jesus’s perspective.

February 22, 2026

A popular theme of Lent is giving something up. Let’s dig into Luke 14 and look at giving things up from Jesus’s perspective.

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Lent (Part 1)

Is it biblical? Is it a mandate from Jesus? You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers.

February 15, 2026

Is it biblical? Is it a mandate from Jesus? You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers.

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Mahala’s Message to the Church

“These are principles I’ve learned in my 25 years of this church. I want you to hear me: You are my church!”

February 8, 2026

“These are principles I’ve learned in my 25 years of this church. I want you to hear me: You are my church!”

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Made for More (Part 3): Abortion

Is it possible that the abortion topic is bigger than Roe v Wade? If you’re thinking “been there done that” on this topic, you may want to give a listen.

February 1, 2026

Is it possible that the abortion topic is bigger than Roe v Wade? If you’re thinking “been there done that” on this topic, you may want to give a listen.

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Made for More (Part 2): Vision

Maybe you’ve never thought about this, but can abortion affect your vision?

January 11, 2026

Maybe you’ve never thought about this, but can abortion affect your vision?

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Made for More (Part 1): Lost and Found

Have you ever wondered what we lost as a result of the “garden debacle”, and is it possible to find or reclaim it now? Let’s dig in and contrast the garden with the cross and see what scripture has to say about it.

January 4, 2026

Have you ever wondered what we lost as a result of the “garden debacle”, and is it possible to find or reclaim it now? Let’s dig in and contrast the garden with the cross and see what scripture has to say about it.

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Preparing for Thanksgiving

Since Thanksgiving is characteristically about spending time with friends and family, let’s do a little bit of introspection when it comes to our relationships, and line them up biblically.

November 23, 2025

Since Thanksgiving is characteristically about spending time with friends and family, let’s do a little bit of introspection when it comes to our relationships, and line them up biblically.

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Prayer

For some reason, we can believe and receive when it comes to God answering prayers for “invisible things “ like salvation, peace and comfort. But what about believing and receiving things that are tangible, like healing? We’re going to dig down and see if we can find where there might be a breakdown in our prayers.

November 16, 2025

For some reason, we can believe and receive when it comes to God answering prayers for “invisible things “ like salvation, peace and comfort. But what about believing and receiving things that are tangible, like healing? We’re going to dig down and see if we can find where there might be a breakdown in our prayers.

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Kingdom Series (Part 9) Wheat and Weeds

Wheat & Weeds. When it comes to wheat and weeds, can you tell the difference?

November 9, 2025

Wheat & Weeds. When it comes to wheat and weeds, can you tell the difference?

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Kingdom Series (Part 8) Ready or Not?

In Matthew 25 Jesus tells a story about 10 Bridesmaids. 5 are wise, 5 are foolish, 5 are ready, 5 are not. You guessed the obvious question...are you ready or not?

October 26, 2025

In Matthew 25 Jesus tells a story about 10 Bridesmaids. 5 are wise, 5 are foolish, 5 are ready, 5 are not. You guessed the obvious question...are you ready or not?

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Kingdom Series (Part 7)

Kingdom Investing (Part 2). Mustard seeds and yeast are great investment principles, but you have to be aware of the fact that they work for both good and evil.

October 19, 2025

Kingdom Investing (Part 2). Mustard seeds and yeast are great investment principles, but you have to be aware of the fact that they work for both good and evil.

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Kingdom Series (Part 6)

Kingdom Investing. Mustard seeds, yeast, and your life. What do they all have in common?

October 12, 2025

Kingdom Investing. Mustard seeds, yeast, and your life. What do they all have in common?

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Building Your Dream House

How’s the construction project called “My Life” going? Is it being built on a wise foundation or a foolish foundation?

October 5, 2025

How’s the construction project called “My Life” going? Is it being built on a wise foundation or a foolish foundation?

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Buried Treasure

We’re studying the Kingdom, so let’s get down beneath the surface on Matthew 13:44.

September 28, 2025

We’re studying the Kingdom, so let’s get down beneath the surface on Matthew 13:44.

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Soil Sampling by the Farmer

Do you feel like you are growing spiritually? Let’s take some soil samples today to get to the root of the matter.

September 21, 2025

Do you feel like you are growing spiritually? Let’s take some soil samples today to get to the root of the matter.

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Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare: is it intangible or is it real?

September 14, 2025

Spiritual warfare: is it intangible or is it real?

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Real Jesus - Part 1

I hate rhetoric! Especially religious rhetoric. Is the Jesus we claim to know the real Jesus, or one of many man-made versions of Jesus that is more user friendly for us? Let’s take a look at Mark chapter 1, at one aspect of Real Jesus.

August 31, 2025

I hate rhetoric! Especially religious rhetoric. Is the Jesus we claim to know the real Jesus, or one of many man-made versions of Jesus that is more user friendly for us? Let’s take a look at Mark chapter 1, at one aspect of Real Jesus.

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