Podcasts by Grace Church NWA
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"Who Gets it Best?" February 13th, 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-02-15T16:41:49
Clearly understanding exactly who Jesus is and what Jesus is about, and understanding who we are and what we are about is essential to cultivating a proper attitude of gratefulness.
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"God Will Provide, But How?" February 6th 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-02-09T16:24:39
Having faith that God will provide is much more challenging than we may realize.
Text: Luke 9:10-17
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"A Wee Little Story About a Relational God" January 30th, 2022 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2022-01-31T16:52:49
Jesus seeks out each of us (yes, even those we’d rather be excluded), and invites us into relationship.
Text: Luke 19:1-10 (NET)
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"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" January 23rd, 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-01-24T18:38:27
God’s heart and design is for everyone from everywhere to have a seat at the table.
Text: Revelation 19:6-9 (NET)
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"Minding the Fences" January 16th, 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-01-16T20:15:51
Jockeying for a higher position is counter to the ethic of the Kingdom of Jesus.
Text: Luke 14: 1-14 (NET)
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"Excuses, Excuses..." January 9th 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-01-10T19:55:27
Valuing our invitation to, and belonging in, the Kingdom of God should be at the center of every decision we make.
Text: Luke 14:15-24 (NET)
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"Stop Paying Attention" January 2nd, 2022 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2022-01-04T18:25:50
Paying attention to, becoming aware of, God’s presence and provision for us in essential to living a flourishing life.
Text: Psalm 23, Hebrews 12:1-2
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"But What Kind of Peace?" December 19th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-12-21T15:52:13
We all long for something we call “peace”, but is that the peace that we find in the Bible?
Learning what the peace that God promises and embodies is essential to our rightly aligning our imagi...
"Change of Heart" December 12th, 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2021-12-14T22:48:12
Love is a person, love is a verb (thanks, DC Talk), love in an action, characteristic, posture, and lens through which we see the world. When we only talk about it as a feeling or emotion we miss t...
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"Creating Space for Joy" December 5th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-12-07T22:36:42
Our experience of Joy, or the lack thereof, is a significant indicator of what we are giving space to in our lives.
Holding space, or making room for Joy is one of the primary spiritual di...
"What Are We Hoping For?" November 28th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-12-07T22:36:26
What we hope for is guided by what we perceive to be the need. Deeply examining what it is we are hoping for reveals much about our hearts.
Where is our hope centered? Who is included in...
"Threat Level" November 21st, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-11-23T21:17:30
Being in Christ sets the threat level of our lives to absolute zero when it comes to the things that we are usually taught to fear.
Living out of our being in Christ sets us free from the ...
"How Much More..." November 14th, 2021 (Teacher: Shannon Barrowcliff) from 2021-11-15T18:59:41
Growing up in the Christian faith can sometimes lead us to miss how much more God is than anything else, including the sins that we commit.
Our western, Evangelical way of thinking has pla...
"Christianish" November 7th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-11-10T19:48:56
Growing up in a Christian culture has big advantages, and none at all.
Having access to the Good News, hearing the Gospel and growing up in a culture where there are all kinds of churches, and ...
"The Plot Twist from Romans 1 to 2" October 31st, 2021 (Teacher: Tim Holland) from 2021-11-01T19:15:43
Romans 1-2
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"You Want Me To Welcome Who?" October 24th 2021, (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-10-24T21:20:54
We don’t earn God’s love and acceptance of us in any way shape or form. Humility towards ourselves and others is the only reasonable response to this fact.
Our attitudes and postures towar...
"You Want me to Welcome Who?" October 17th 2021, (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-10-18T16:41:29
The Kingdom of God is open for everybody. And that has some serious consequences.
As followers of Jesus we must constantly be returning to our roots, to the person and ethos of Jesus the Messia...
"The Time is Now" October 10th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-10-11T19:38:24
The essence of knowing is in the doing. The essence of obedience is in the acting. The essence of loving God is in loving others.
In many ways, following Jesus isn’t that difficult to unde...
"Christoformity" September 26th, 2021 (Teacher: Tim Holland) from 2021-09-26T22:18:21
A lived theology isn’t an orientation toward the Bible, but an orientation toward Jesus and toward one another.
Romans 14:7-9, 15:3, 5,7, 12:1-8, 12:14-13:10,14,15, 16:17-20
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"Wine? Or No Wine?" September 19th, 2021 (Teacher: Beckie Irvin) from 2021-09-19T23:19:13
In the same space where we break bread, we can build bridges, but the real work begins when dinner is over.
Romans 14:1-15:13
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"Greetings from Paul" September 12th, 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2021-09-12T21:05:57
Romans 16 tells us about Paul’s relationships and ministry influences—both men and women—and introduces us to Phoebe, the woman Paul chose to perform his message to the house churches in Rome.
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"Reimagining Romans(and how we approach Scripture, Life, and the Church" September 5th, 2021 from 2021-09-08T18:20:58
Paul’s letter to the Romans is primarily an ecclesiological letter meant to be lived out in the life of the Church.
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"Believe" August 29th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-08-31T13:32:05
Believing in Jesus is foundational to being a Christian and finding true life. Believing is the end, but also the beginning of our Christian walk. It participates in the means and the end.
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"Becoming" August 22nd 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2021-08-23T19:26
"Becoming" August 22nd 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) by Grace Church NWA
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"Become" August 22nd 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2021-08-23T19:26
"Become" August 22nd 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) by Grace Church NWA
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"Belong" August 15th 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-08-17T18:14:43
"Belong" August 15th 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"Table Manners" August 8th 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) from 2021-08-09T20:50:57
"Table Manners" August 8th 2021 (Teacher: Laura Holland) by Grace Church NWA
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"Shalom" August 1st, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-08-01T21:26:20
Any understanding of the Good News must be centered in the promise and practice of Shalom. Reorienting our understanding away from “personal salvation” towards an expansive restorative vision for a...
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"What Does it All Mean Anyway?" July 25th, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-07-31T18:49:33
Sorry about the sound quality on this one - we had some technical difficulties.
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"The Choice is Ours" July 18th 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-07-19T15:08:07
Choices have consequences. God is always offering us so much more than we can imagine, but never forcing or coercing us. The ultimate tragedy of life is not taking God seriously, not responding to ...
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"The Choice is Ours" July 18th 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-07-19T15:08:07
Choices have consequences. God is always offering us so much more than we can imagine, but never forcing or coercing us. The ultimate tragedy of life is not taking God seriously, not responding to ...
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"Put Down the Selfie Stick and Look Around" July 11th 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-07-11T22:18:49
We can never lose our sense of wonder, our “addiction” to the beauty of God. What are you paying attention to? What are you saying “no” to by saying “yes” to distractions?
Text: Isaiah 65...
"Arguing with God - Part 2" July 4th 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-07-02T13:30
This week we’re taking time to ask the following questions:
Where are you finding your truth?
Who is going to be your community?
How are you investing what you have? Your life?
"Arguing with God" June 27, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-06-28T21:25:12
What do we do when the life we imagined doesn’t work out, but we still have to go on living?
Text: Isaiah 63 (NET)
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"Defiant Hope" June 13th 2021 (Speaker: Laura Holland) from 2021-06-14T01:02:40
God’s wilder-than-we-can-imagine promises give us a reason to hope regardless of our current situation.
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"Too Good to Be True?" June 6th 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-06-06T22:15:44
Our ultimate hope must be placed in the presence and promises of God, regardless of our current experience, circumstances or understanding.
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"Justice and Sabbath" May 30th, 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-06-01T17:58:18
Kingdom of God justice is rooted in the very nature and character of God and the recognition of what God has done for us. Sabbath practice is an integral part of understanding and pursuing justice ...
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"It's Pentecost - Time to Party!" May 23rd 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-05-24T16:38:14
Jesus live, death, resurrection and assession makes possible the fulfillment of all the promises of the Old Testament. It ushers in the Kingdom of God and is the foundation of the Church. This is a...
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"WOW 1999" May 16th 2021 (Speaker: Tim Holland) from 2021-05-17T00:18:44
We approach life fully awake, we are able to better see things in their own context, not as one of several highlights or greatest hits. Each of us has a story that is important to God—and we need t...
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"Making Sense of It All" May 9th 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-05-10T16:13:38
The more we understand that God is the Hero of the story, the one working, the one who saves and brings order and justice, the more we can properly understand our own lives. Jesus, as the ultimate ...
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"What Makes An Idol?" May 2nd, 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-05-02T17:17:57
Creating idols springs in part from a failure to deeply consider the meaning of our own createdness.
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"What Are We Afraid Of?" April 25th 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-04-27T16:53:06
The world can be a really scary place, with or without Jesus. But God gives us certain reassurances that help us focus our fear in ways that lead to life.
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"The Only Choice that Really Matters" April 18, 2021 (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-04-19T19:12:47
(Excuse the poor audio, due to the rain we couldn't have many electronics out.)
Choices have consequences, and all of us are always choosing. God doesn’t show us the consequences of our ch...
"Track Changes" April 11th 2021 (Speaker: Tim Holland) from 2021-04-19T18:51:04
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Thanks to member of the teaching team, Tim Holland, for this week's message!
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"Resurection, again" April 4th, 2021 - Easter Sunday (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-04-06T04:00:44
Resurrection is just a one time event. Resurrection is a practice that stems from the resurrection of Jesus and continues to be cultivated by us, His followers.
Text: John 20:1-18
"Resurrection, again" April 4th, 2021 - Easter Sunday (Speaker: John Ray) from 2021-04-06T02:00:44
Resurrection is just a one time event. Resurrection is a practice that stems from the resurrection of Jesus and continues to be cultivated by us, His followers.
Text: John 20:1-18
"A Different Kind of Triumph" Palm Sunday, March 28th 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-03-28T16:47:35
The manner of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem perfectly reflects His person and agenda, and like everyone in the story, we so often misunderstand it.
Text: Luke 19:28-40
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"Til We Have Faces" March 21st, 2021 (Teacher: John Ray) from 2021-03-21T21:40:06
As followers of Jesus, we are called to the courageous and sacrificial task of seeking to live without masks.
Text: Matthew 23:1-38
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"Idol of Stasis" March 14, 2021 (Teacher: Tim Holland) from 2021-03-14T17:02:54
You can find out more about us at our website www.gracechurchnwa.org, including our 2021 Lent Guide.
Thanks to our lead teacher Tim Holland for this week's message!
"When Scripture Offends Us" March 7, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-03-07T21:13:35
If we are honest with ourselves, there are large parts of the Bible that offend and confuse us. Don't be afraid.
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"Seeing is Believing" February 28, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-02-28T21:09:54
Prophecies enable God’s people to look at the world in the right way. Instead of thinking of prophesies as a way of foretelling the future, we need to more often consider them as ways of coming to ...
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"Are You Smelling What I'm Selling?" February 21, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-02-21T17:59:21
Our ability to imagine God’s redemptive work among us guides much of our response to our current situation. We must give serious time and attention to developing an Active Gospel Imagination if we ...
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"Learning from the Remnant" February 14, 2021 (Laura Holland) from 2021-02-14T18:40:34
There is hope in judgment. Judgment is calling us to be restored, toward shalom, and to reconcile with God and others.
Pride and arrogance lead to chaos, separation, and stripped away boun...
"God's Liberative Lens" February 7, 2021 (Guest Teacher Ruben Nuño) from 2021-02-07T18:05:55
This passage gives us a divine pattern that will be repeated throughout the life and ministry of Jesus. That its the MARGINS - the marginalized, and those furthest from power, that scripture consis...
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"The Need to Know" January 31, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-01-31T18:06:16
The invitation to follow God is an invitation to live by faith in God.
Conspiracy theories, special knowledge and supernatural sign seeking are all ways of shunning truthful encounters with th...
"Understanding Hope" January 24, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-01-24T18:02:41
God always shows up in surprisingly human ways. Unlike other religions and philosophies, the God encountered in the Bible refuses to be reduced to a “force”, God’s Word refuses reduction to abstrac...
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"What Have We Got Into?" January 17th 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-01-17T18:12:10
Responding to God’s call on our life often leads us into situations very different than what we initially imagine. How are we responding to the situations we find ourselves in as a result of saying...
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"The Isaiah Overture" January 10, 2021 (John Ray) from 2021-01-10T17:33:20
Holiness is a dynamic orienting and integrating of how we live, work and worship: what we think, how we feel, act, and present ourselves.
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"Living Eyes Wide Open" January 3, 2021 (Special Speaker: Marlena Graves) from 2021-01-03T19:43:08
How we respond, both inwardly and outwardly, towards those who disgust us is a great indicator of what is going on in our hearts. Join us this Sunday to hear more and see our learning guide or more...
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"What are We Waiting For?" December 27, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-12-27T17:36:34
It is the vision and promise of what we have been given and what it to come that should guide all our imaginations.
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"Peace - The Fourth Sunday of Advent" December 20, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-12-20T17:58:05
How are you cultivating peace this advent season?
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"Joy - Third Sunday of Advent" December 13, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-12-13T17:34:43
What is bringing you Joy in this Advent Season?
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"Love - Second Week of Advent" December 6, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-12-06T18:10:17
How are you cultivating the love of God in your life this advent?
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"Hope - First Sunday Of Advent" November 29, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-11-29T17:34:12
It is the first Sunday of Advent - Hope. For the next five weeks we will be considering what brings us hope, joy, love, peace and ultimately, what it means to receive Christ into our lives. This we...
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"Christ is King. Period." November 22, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-11-22T17:30:48
The declaration of “Christ is King” redefines all of our allegiances in a most radical way. In the wedding of Church and State, it is always the Church that is compromised. In the extreme, the lang...
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"Yokes & Crosses" November 15, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-11-16T18:07:48
"Yokes & Crosses" November 15, 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"Practicing Giving Thanks" November 8, 2020 (Abwe Abedi) from 2020-11-16T17:53:47
"Practicing Giving Thanks" November 8, 2020 (Abwe Abedi) by Grace Church NWA
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"Practicing Faith in an Anxious Age" November 1st 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-11-02T16:41:17
Faith is how a follower of Jesus makes their way through the world. Faith makes a way for us that no other way of living can.
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"Practicing Humility" October 25th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-10-27T20:39:26
Developing humility, like all the other disciplines we are discussing takes practice. Unlike others, it may feel impossible to know when you have achieved it. Humility is best understood as the con...
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"Practicing Obedience" October 18 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-10-18T16:18:55
Faith and obedience are inseparable. Christian Formation is about following Jesus and Putting Jesus’ Words into practice. What does it mean to obey? Cultivating a practice of obedience is accomplis...
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"Practicing Diversity" October 11th 2020 (Latasha Morrison) from 2020-10-11T17:29:16
There is no room for nationalism, exceptionalism, racism in God’s Kingdom. Cultivating diversity takes humility, courage, intention, willingness to be uncomfortable, and a willingness to risk.
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"Developing a Heart of Compassion" October 4th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-10-04T19:56:07
Compassion is cultivated by an ever deepening understanding of who God is, who we are and how that defines how we are to relate to others.
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"Gratitude" September 27th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-09-28T16:02:09
Gratefulness/gratitude is a discipline that must be cultivated and practiced.
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"What is it Going to Take?" September 20th, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-09-20T16:28:51
We are all being formed into something, by someone(s). Following Jesus is an intentional commitment to the process and practices of Spiritual Formation.
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"What's Our Place in the Story?" September 13th 2020 (Tim Holland) from 2020-09-13T16:12:59
We are not the heroes of the story—Jesus is.
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"Once Upon A Time / The Good News" September 6th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-09-07T01:13:38
The Good News is so much bigger than we can imagine.
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"Once Upon a Time / The Bad News" August 30th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-09-01T02:13:13
"Once Upon a Time / The Bad News" August 30th 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"Believe" August 23rd 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-08-24T21:11:23
Our faith is guides and is defined by how we live our lives. This faith starts with experiencing God’s faith in us.
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"Holy Curiosity, Pluto, and the Art of Becoming" August 16th 2020 (Laura Holland) from 2020-08-16T16:21:53
Becoming is the process of looking more like Jesus. Though our individual stories of becoming will all be different, there are a few grounding principles to help us approach and understand what it ...
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"Belonging" August 9th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-08-16T16:20:20
Kingdom of God community starts with belonging
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"Witnesses" August 2nd 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-08-02T16:45:53
"Witnesses" August 2nd 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"Seeking to Understand, Truly Understand" July 26th, 2020 (Beckie Irvin) from 2020-07-26T16:48:48
Complicity is dangerous and contributes to the harm and oppression of marginalized groups. Paul warns those listening of not to let our heart grow dull and invites us to open our eyes and ears to b...
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"The Pause has a Purpose" July 5th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-07-05T16:56:46
Times of waiting teach us things we can’t learn otherwise.
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"Monuments or Idols?" June 28th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-06-28T16:23:19
Changing our mind can cost us dearly.
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"Bearing Witness, No Matter What" June 21st, 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-06-21T16:20:28
Bearing witness is a call that often costs us.
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"Who Can't You Love?", June 14th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-06-14T16:39:15
God’s grace and salvation force us to overcome any and all hatred, prejudice, or bias we have towards others.
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"Lament and Mourning and a Call for Justice", June 7th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-06-07T16:22:59
Obedience costs us; emotionally, physically and relationally. But the costs of disobedience is ultimately much higher.
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"Don't Sleep, There are Wolves", May 31st 2020 (Amy Rowell) from 2020-05-31T16:38:52
God the Spirit is the unifying factor among believers, orienting us towards Himself and to one another. Occasionally, we must rely on the Spirit to encourage one another, help one another, and prep...
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"The Upsetting Power of God" Acts 19, May 24th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-05-24T16:35:26
God the Holy Spirit is here to upset our ignorance, our apathy and our addictions.
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"When Change Sets Us Apart" - May 17th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-05-17T16:39:03
Allegiance to God is a commitment to let go of every other allegiance, and this is a never-ending process.
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Firestarters - May 10th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-05-10T16:28:47
The Gospel is like a fire that spreads wherever the Church goes.
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When the Spirit Blocks the Way - May 3rd 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-05-03T16:10:17
The world and our lives are always being reoriented, often imperceptibly, sometimes catastrophically. But the Holy Spirit is a true guide to lead us if we can learn to follow. And the only way to l...
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Roll Over Moses - April 26th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-04-26T17:06:52
Roll Over Moses - April 26th 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Us Asking Acts; Acts Asking Us, Part 2 - April 19th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-04-19T16:26:33
Us Asking Acts; Acts Asking Us, Part 2 - April 19th 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Easter Sunday 2020 - April 12th 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-04-12T16:13:31
Easter Sunday 2020 - April 12th 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What Should We Look For? - 4.5.20 (John Ray) from 2020-04-05T16:56:28
What Should We Look For? - 4.5.20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What Are We Really Afraid Of? - 3.29.20 (Darcy Hansen) from 2020-03-29T16:38:55
There are some people you encounter in the midst of trials — stormy seasons — who take you in and give you secure shelter. Mike and Darcy Hansen are that kind of friends. The Hansen house was my ho...
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Utterly Amazed (3:22:20) - John Ray from 2020-03-22T16:12:11
Utterly Amazed (3:22:20) - John Ray by Grace Church NWA
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Seeing Clearly In A Time Of Confusion- 03:15:20 (John Ray) from 2020-03-15T16:05:39
Seeing Clearly In A Time Of Confusion- 03:15:20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Embracing Paradox - 3:8:20 (Ryan Jackson) from 2020-03-08T16:45:43
Embracing Paradox - 3:8:20 (Ryan Jackson) by Grace Church NWA
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How We Step Up- 03:01:20 (John Ray) from 2020-03-01T17:33:02
How We Step Up- 03:01:20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Confession - 2.23.20 (John Ray) from 2020-02-23T17:41:48
Confession - 2.23.20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Hearts Far Away - 2:16:20 (John Ray) from 2020-02-16T17:33:09
Hearts Far Away - 2:16:20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Crawdaddies And Elephants - 2:9:20 (Alex) from 2020-02-16T14:39:19
Crawdaddies And Elephants - 2:9:20 (Alex) by Grace Church NWA
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The Blood And The Body- 02:02:20 (Baylea Cantrell) from 2020-02-02T17:28:56
The Blood And The Body- 02:02:20 (Baylea Cantrell) by Grace Church NWA
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Jesus- In It To Win It 1 - 26 - 2020 (John Ray) from 2020-01-26T17:41:01
Jesus- In It To Win It 1 - 26 - 2020 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The Reason For The Light- 01:19:20 (John Ray) from 2020-01-19T17:27:03
The Reason For The Light- 01:19:20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Time For New Wineskins - 1/12/20 (John Ray) from 2020-01-12T17:40:26
Time For New Wineskins - 1/12/20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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There's A New Sheriff In Town - 1:5:20 (John Ray) from 2020-01-05T17:48:22
There's A New Sheriff In Town - 1:5:20 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The Messengers And The Message - 12:29:19 (Bryan Riley) from 2020-01-03T19:34:35
The Messengers And The Message - 12:29:19 (Bryan Riley) by Grace Church NWA
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Love > Fear - 12:22:19 (John Ray) from 2019-12-22T17:29:24
Love > Fear - 12:22:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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A Little Less Temple, A Lot More Jesus - 12:15:19 (John Ray) from 2019-12-15T17:29:22
A Little Less Temple, A Lot More Jesus - 12:15:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Peace, Not Quiet - 12/8/19 (Tim Foster) from 2019-12-08T17:58:02
We all crave peace and seek peace in many different ways. There are cheap, short-lived ways to get peace out there, but true, lasting peace can only be found in God, through his son Jesus.
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The Bad News Before The Good News - 12:01:2019 (John Ray) from 2019-12-01T17:41:40
The Bad News Before The Good News - 12:01:2019 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Faux Jesus - 11:24:19 (Donny Epp) from 2019-11-24T17:45:31
Faux Jesus - 11:24:19 (Donny Epp) by Grace Church NWA
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So Heres The Deal- 11:17:19 (John Ray) from 2019-11-17T17:31:31
So Heres The Deal- 11:17:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"How Can I Give Up On You?" - 11:10:19 (John Ray) from 2019-11-10T17:38:03
"How Can I Give Up On You?" - 11:10:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Elijah - God Vs Baal - 11:3:19 (Tim Foster) from 2019-11-03T18:04:54
Elijah - God Vs Baal - 11:3:19 (Tim Foster) by Grace Church NWA
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God's Plans And Our Projects 10:27:2019(John Ray) from 2019-10-27T16:48:53
God's Plans And Our Projects 10:27:2019(John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"A Complex King" - 10:20:19 (Donny, Ryan, Jeff) from 2019-10-20T17:07:05
"A Complex King" - 10:20:19 (Donny, Ryan, Jeff) by Grace Church NWA
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The Mystery Of Choice - 10/13/2019 (John Ray) from 2019-10-13T16:39:29
(Ruth 1:1-17) The ultimate guide for how we make our choices can’t be based on what we see and understand. But if not that, then what?
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Who Are We Going To Be- 10:6:19 (John Ray) from 2019-10-06T16:59:24
Who Are We Going To Be- 10:6:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The Bible Is Our Burning Bush - 9/29/2019 (Kelsey Haeger) from 2019-09-29T16:44:30
In Exodus, we see God speaking to Moses through a bush that was on fire but did not burn up. God also speaks to us in the same way through the Bible, our everyday burning bush. So what is this burn...
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"What's In A Name?" - 9:22:19 (John Ray) from 2019-09-22T17:00:37
"What's In A Name?" - 9:22:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"And God Had It All Along" 09:15:19 (Jane Ray) from 2019-09-15T16:34
"And God Had It All Along" 09:15:19 (Jane Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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In The Beginning - 09:08:19(John Ray) from 2019-09-08T17:04:24
In The Beginning - 09:08:19(John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Discovering Grace Re - Boot, Community - 9/1/2019 (John Ray) from 2019-09-01T16:57:58
We understand, express and experience love only in connection to our relationship with others.
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"Discovering Grace And Us Re - Boot Pt 2" - 08:25:19 (John Ray) from 2019-08-25T17:12:18
"Discovering Grace And Us Re - Boot Pt 2" - 08:25:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Discrovering Grace ReBoot - 08:18:19 (John Ray) from 2019-08-18T17:00:13
Discrovering Grace ReBoot - 08:18:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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A Great New Old Commission - 8/11/2019 (Ryan Jackson) from 2019-08-11T16:30:36
The early Christians catch a vision that their existence serves a purpose beyond themselves and their own needs, and their lives accordingly reflect that practice.
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On Prayer, Faith, and Letting God be God - 8/4/2019 (Bonnie Leonard) from 2019-08-04T16:40:48
Among persecution and amidst death and grief, faith is tried. The early Church responds in active prayer and the ministry of God’s word continues to grow.
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Check It Out- John Ray - 7/28/19 from 2019-07-28T16:59:18
Check It Out- John Ray - 7/28/19 by Grace Church NWA
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The Table Gets Bigger - 07/21/19 (John Ray) from 2019-07-21T16:49:27
The Table Gets Bigger - 07/21/19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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July 14, 2019 (John Ray) from 2019-07-14T16:45:48
July 14, 2019 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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And The Truth Shall Make You Odd! - 07/07/2019 (Amy Buff) from 2019-07-07T16:43:06
God’s kingdom is expanding and we are tasked with helping others to enter in.
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Can I Get A Witness? - 06:30:19 (Ryan Jackson And Testimonies) from 2019-06-30T17:02:54
Can I Get A Witness? - 06:30:19 (Ryan Jackson And Testimonies) by Grace Church NWA
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves - 6:23:19 (Donny Epp) from 2019-06-23T16:39:33
The Stories We Tell Ourselves - 6:23:19 (Donny Epp) by Grace Church NWA
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The Hardest People To Get Along With - 06:16:19 (John Ray) from 2019-06-16T16:58:07
The Hardest People To Get Along With - 06:16:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Are You Serious? - 06:09:19 (John Ray) from 2019-06-09T16:56:40
Are You Serious? - 06:09:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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One Heart One Mind - 06:02:2019 (Ryan Jackson And Amy Rowell-Buff) from 2019-06-02T16:57:57
One Heart One Mind - 06:02:2019 (Ryan Jackson And Amy Rowell-Buff) by Grace Church NWA
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What'cha Got - 05/26/201 (John Ray) from 2019-05-26T16:40:04
The early Church starts to rock Jerusalem with what they had to offer and who they proclaimed was making it all possible.
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Re Acts- 05:19:2019 (John Ray) from 2019-05-19T16:57:49
Re Acts- 05:19:2019 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What Now - 05/12/2019 (Matt Covington) from 2019-05-12T16:25:15
In this week’s passage, the disciplines endure a dark time of waiting and uncertainty, separated from God’s direct guidance. How do they react? How do they prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit?
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What You'll Get Is The Holy Spirit 05:05:2019 (Ryan Jackson) from 2019-05-05T16:40:15
What You'll Get Is The Holy Spirit 05:05:2019 (Ryan Jackson) by Grace Church NWA
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"Don't Screw This Up" 04/28/19 (Ryan Grace) from 2019-04-28T16:34:24
"Don't Screw This Up" 04/28/19 (Ryan Grace) by Grace Church NWA
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Easter 2019 - 4 - 21 - 19 (John Ray) from 2019-04-21T16:38:37
Easter 2019 - 4 - 21 - 19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Palm Sunday- Satire, Sacrilege And Submission 04:14:19 (John Ray) from 2019-04-14T16:49:58
Palm Sunday- Satire, Sacrilege And Submission 04:14:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The Habit Driven Life - 4/7/2019 (John Ray) from 2019-04-07T16:40:09
Text: Matthew 25:31-46 (NET)
There will come a time when everything is revealed.
This is good news, bad news and good news again.
The Waiting Is The Hardest Part - 3/31/19 (John Ray) from 2019-03-31T16:54:15
The Waiting Is The Hardest Part - 3/31/19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Lent 2019 - 3 - 24 - 19 (Grace Holt) from 2019-03-24T16:28:31
Lent 2019 - 3 - 24 - 19 (Grace Holt) by Grace Church NWA
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The Offensiveness of Grace and Forgiveness - 3/17/2019 (John Ray) from 2019-03-17T16:54:19
God gives grace abundantly, universally and endlessly.
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How Many Times? - 03:10:19 (John Ray) from 2019-03-10T16:51:04
How Many Times? - 03:10:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Activist Leader Feeds Crowd, Walks On Water; Raises Questions About Identity -02/24/19 (Donny Epp) from 2019-02-24T17:52:38
Activist Leader Feeds Crowd, Walks On Water; Raises Questions About Identity -02/24/19 (Donny Epp) by Grace Church NWA
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A Tale Of Two Kingdoms - 2/17/2019 (John Ray) from 2019-02-17T17:40:37
Matthew 13:24-43 (NET)
The Kingdom of God is here because Jesus is here. His Kingdom is directly opposed to all other Kingdoms.
Jesus' Most Audacious Claim - 2/10/19 (John Ray) from 2019-02-10T17:59:12
Jesus' Most Audacious Claim - 2/10/19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"This Is How You Should Pray"- 2 - 3-19 (Donny Epp) from 2019-02-03T17:33:50
"This Is How You Should Pray"- 2 - 3-19 (Donny Epp) by Grace Church NWA
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"What Reality Looks Like" 1-27 -19 (John Ray) from 2019-01-27T17:48:14
"What Reality Looks Like" 1-27 -19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"This Is Our Story"- 01:13:19 (John Ray) from 2019-01-13T17:43:57
"This Is Our Story"- 01:13:19 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Recalculating Route - 1/6/19 (Bonnie Leonard) from 2019-01-06T17:15:15
God promised the world Jesus. Choosing to follow and to obey Him comes with joy, sacrifice, pain, and peace (to name a few).
Matthew 2:1-23 (NET)
"You, Me, & A Family Tree" - 12:30:18 (Ryan Jackson) from 2018-12-30T17:56:14
"You, Me, & A Family Tree" - 12:30:18 (Ryan Jackson) by Grace Church NWA
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Christmas Eve - 12/24/18 (John Ray) from 2018-12-25T00:57:13
Christmas Eve - 12/24/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Advent Week 4 "Love"- 12:23:18 (John Ray) from 2018-12-23T17:24:19
Advent Week 4 "Love"- 12:23:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The Servant Shaped Imagination - 12:16:18 (John Ray) from 2018-12-16T17:36:34
The Servant Shaped Imagination - 12:16:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Out Of A Harem Comes Help? - 12/9/2018 (Linda Murphy) from 2018-12-09T17:32:16
Out Of A Harem Comes Help? - 12/9/2018 (Linda Murphy) by Grace Church NWA
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Are You There, God? It's Me, Habakkuk. - 12/2/2018 - Norma Farthing from 2018-12-02T18:08:12
Are You There, God? It's Me, Habakkuk. - 12/2/2018 - Norma Farthing by Grace Church NWA
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Jeremiah And The Approaching Firestorm - November 25th, 2018 (John Ray) from 2018-11-26T19:40:15
Jeremiah And The Approaching Firestorm - November 25th, 2018 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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When Assyria Comes Calling - 11/18/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-11-18T17:40:38
When Assyria Comes Calling - 11/18/2018 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What is Good- 11-11-18 (Emily Linn) from 2018-11-11T17:51:53
What is Good- 11-11-18 (Emily Linn) by Grace Church NWA
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Encountering Covenant- 11:4:18 (John Ray) from 2018-11-04T17:56:10
Encountering Covenant- 11:4:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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The World Is Not Enough - 10/28/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-10-28T16:35:38
We seek forgiveness not just for our own sake, but for the sake of others.
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Encountering Covenant- The End Of Forgiveness 10/21/18(John Ray) from 2018-10-21T16:45:15
Encountering Covenant- The End Of Forgiveness 10/21/18(John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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"Our Covenant Choice" - 10:14:18 (Donny Epp) from 2018-10-14T16:36:57
"Our Covenant Choice" - 10:14:18 (Donny Epp) by Grace Church NWA
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Encountering Covenant | For The Sake Of Others 10/07/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-10-07T16:56:50
The Ten Commandments are more than a set of rules: They are a concrete reflection of who God’s people are to be for the sake of the world.
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"Encountering Covenant- Promise Of Deliverance" -09:30:18 (Panel) from 2018-09-30T17:05:31
"Encountering Covenant- Promise Of Deliverance" -09:30:18 (Panel) by Grace Church NWA
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"Encountering Covenant" - 09:23:2018 (John Ray) from 2018-09-23T16:33:59
"Encountering Covenant" - 09:23:2018 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Encounter Covenant - Abraham's Call - 09/16/18 (John Ray) from 2018-09-16T17:06:39
Encounter Covenant - Abraham's Call - 09/16/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Encountering Covenant- Flood Waters And Rainbows - 9/9/2018(John Ray) from 2018-09-09T17:03:20
Understanding covenant is essential to understanding Christianity. How do we understand covenant through floods and rainbows?
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"Discovering Grace And Us" - 09:02:18 (John Ray) from 2018-09-02T16:38:23
"Discovering Grace And Us" - 09:02:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Discovering Community And Worship - 8/26/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-08-26T17:04:15
To begin a 3-week study based on our Discovering Grace curriculum, we’ll cover first things first: the supremacy of Christ and the primacy of Scripture.
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Discovering Grace Part 1 - Discovering Jesus and his Word 08:19:18 (John Ray) from 2018-08-19T17:04:55
Discovering Grace Part 1 - Discovering Jesus and his Word 08:19:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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New And Improved - 8:12:18 (Norma Farthing from 2018-08-12T17:12:45
New And Improved - 8:12:18 (Norma Farthing by Grace Church NWA
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"Why Judgement Matters"- 08:05:18 (John Ray) from 2018-08-05T16:59:27
"Why Judgement Matters"- 08:05:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Let's Sing A Song Of Moses - 7:29:18 (John Ray And Missions Team) from 2018-07-29T17:02:38
Let's Sing A Song Of Moses - 7:29:18 (John Ray And Missions Team) by Grace Church NWA
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Power And Prophetic Witness- 07/22/18 (John Ray) from 2018-07-22T17:08:05
Power And Prophetic Witness- 07/22/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Voices In The Mayhem - 07.15.18 (Linda Murphy) from 2018-07-15T16:41:36
Voices In The Mayhem - 07.15.18 (Linda Murphy) by Grace Church NWA
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Meaning In The Meltdown - 7/8/2018 (John Farthing) from 2018-07-08T17:12:53
The saving intention of God is the dominant theme of the book of Revelation. That’s why this book is not bad news! It’s Gospel: It’s Good News!
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The Greatest Epicenter - 7/1/18 (Alex Cornett) from 2018-07-01T17:09:32
The Greatest Epicenter - 7/1/18 (Alex Cornett) by Grace Church NWA
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The Gift Of Revelation- 06/24/18 (John Ray) from 2018-06-24T16:56:16
The Gift Of Revelation- 06/24/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Who Is This God That Says His Name Is “I Am”? 06/17/18 (Pete Lester) from 2018-06-17T16:52:26
Who Is This God That Says His Name Is “I Am”? 06/17/18 (Pete Lester) by Grace Church NWA
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This Means YOU! 6/10/2018 (Norma Farthing) from 2018-06-10T16:49:53
Our Christianity means little if it’s only abstract idealism or rigid orthodoxy. Third John offers real-world suggestions for living out our love for Jesus through extending hospitality to those he...
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"True Love & Snoring Jesus" - 06/03/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-06-03T16:33:45
"True Love & Snoring Jesus" - 06/03/2018 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What a Gift! - 05/27/18 (John Ray) from 2018-05-27T16:35:41
What a Gift! - 05/27/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Empowered - 5/20/18 (Andrew Brewer) from 2018-05-20T17:02:36
When we confess Jesus Christ to be the Son of God and choose to follow him, the universe-creating, almighty, infinitely-loving God literally comes to dwell within us.
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We Are The Children Of God - 05:13:18 (John Ray) from 2018-05-13T17:09:05
We Are The Children Of God - 05:13:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Dwell - 5:6:18 (John Ray) from 2018-05-06T16:42:13
Dwell - 5:6:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Love, Live, Serve - 4/22/2018 (Bonnie Leonard) from 2018-04-22T16:28:53
Love is more than a word and more than a feeling, it requires action. Jesus tells us and models for us what it means to love Him and to love those that are His.
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It Is The Lord 4 - 15 - 18 (John Ray) from 2018-04-15T16:35:17
It Is The Lord 4 - 15 - 18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Honest To God - 4.8.18 (John Farthing) from 2018-04-08T17:00:58
Honest To God - 4.8.18 (John Farthing) by Grace Church NWA
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He Is Risen! -4:1:18 (John Ray) from 2018-04-01T16:52:33
He Is Risen! -4:1:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Famous Last Words - 3:25:18 (Norma Farthing) from 2018-03-25T17:03:34
Famous Last Words - 3:25:18 (Norma Farthing) by Grace Church NWA
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Who's really in charge here? - 3/18/18 (Andrew Brewer) from 2018-03-18T16:28:25
Who's really in charge here? - 3/18/18 (Andrew Brewer) by Grace Church NWA
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What Is Truth? - 3/11/18 (John Ray) from 2018-03-11T17:02:08
What Is Truth? - 3/11/18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Don't Ask For Whom The Rooster Crows - John Ray - 03 - 04 - 18 from 2018-03-04T17:50:03
Don't Ask For Whom The Rooster Crows - John Ray - 03 - 04 - 18 by Grace Church NWA
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The Dress Rehearsal - 02/25/2018 (John Farthing) from 2018-02-25T17:49:55
In John 11, Jesus drops the most startling of his I AM claims: “I AM the
Resurrection and the Life.” What does this mean? And “Do you believe
this?”.
Listening to His Voice - 02:18:18 (John Ray) from 2018-02-18T17:48:01
Listening to His Voice - 02:18:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Blinded by the Light - 02/11/18 (Bonnie Leonard) from 2018-02-11T17:46:54
NOTE: The recording of this mp3 started just a little late, but the bulk of the message is here.
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Born Again? — 01/28/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-01-28T17:50:36
Faith is the way into our born-from-above identity. And that identity is the key to everything else.
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Zeal - 01:21:18 (John Ray) from 2018-01-21T17:42:05
Zeal - 01:21:18 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What Mary Teaches Us — 1/14/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-01-14T17:37:53
Jesus' first miracle start us on a treasure hunt that will lead us to a deeper-than-ever love and understanding of Jesus.
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Come And See! - 1/7/2018 (John Ray) from 2018-01-07T17:38:31
Encountering Jesus, we are invited to seek and find, see and be seen, maybe even have our name changed along the way. But first we have to follow.
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Christmas Eve Worship — 12/24/17 (John Ray) from 2017-12-24T17:24:31
Christmas Eve Worship — 12/24/17 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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Seeking God, Finding Peace — 12/17/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-12-17T17:50:21
We can never find true and lasting peace in the absence of God. But what if we seek and God can’t be found?
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Breathing Life Into a Dry Land — 12/10/2017 (Andrew Brewer) from 2017-12-10T18:00:07
The ultimate joy of God’s people is not dependent on instant gratification or the resolution of conflict. So what is it dependent on?
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A Deeper Hope — 12/3/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-12-03T17:55:24
The people of God have an ultimate hope that goes much deeper than personal comfort, convenience or even personal salvation. What is it?
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Subversive Trust – 11/26/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-11-26T17:10:57
What we can never do for ourselves, God does for us—often in a subversive, miraculous fashion.
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Mugs, Merch And Beyond —11/19/2017 (Felley Lawson) from 2017-11-19T17:31:42
What does the Bible tell us that we can’t glean from a message on a bracelet, keychain, mousepad or plaque? A lot.
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God Hates... What? — 11/12/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-11-12T17:55:27
We are so accustomed to thinking about God’s love that we can’t imagine God’s ever feeling hate. But there is something God really hates, and he’s not keeping it a secret. The truth might surprise ...
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Holy Work In Progress – 11/5/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-11-05T17:39:13
Holy Work In Progress – 11/5/2017 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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This Heaven - Soaked, Glory - Filled World – 10/29/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-10-29T16:56:25
We live in a Heaven-soaked, glory-filled world. Let's do everything for God's glory.
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The One The Only – 10/22/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-10-22T17:03:18
A biblical understanding of Jesus—based on the doctrine of sola scriptura— is absolutely essential to the faith by which we are saved, in which we live, and in which we are willing to die. Indeed, ...
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The Great Conversation — 10/15/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-10-15T16:41:12
Sola Scriptura is the freeing of Scripture to have its full effect in our hearts, minds, lives and communities.
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Ruby Slippers Or Dusty Sandals? 10/8/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-10-08T16:21:40
Ruby Slippers Or Dusty Sandals? 10/8/2017 (John Ray) by Grace Church NWA
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What's Grace Got To Do With It? — 10/1/2017 (John Farthing) from 2017-10-01T16:59:02
Only the One who created us can recreate, or redeem, us. Grace alone is an antidote to hubris, the original sin: the determination to substitute ego for God at the center of our lives.
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From Babel To Bethel — 9/24/2017 (John Farthing) from 2017-09-24T16:54:24
There are two fundamental ways of bridging the gap between heaven and earth, of trying to make contact with God. Our way: the way of the Tower, from the bottom up. And God's way: the way of the Lad...
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Tested — 9/17/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-09-17T16:57:36
Faithfulness leads us into uncharted waters where we learn otherwise unlearnable truth about God, ourselves and the world.
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In The Beginning — 9/10/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-09-10T16:48:13
Understanding that we are part of God's creation helps us understand who we are and what we are to be about.
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How Do You Hear It? — 9/3/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-09-03T17:00:29
How we understand “calling” goes a long way in determining where and how we end up.
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Come Together — 8/27/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-08-27T16:29:49
The Gospel is best and most obviously expressed in how we treat others. The Church is to be the place where the highest expression of love for God and each other is practiced.
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Practice — 8/20/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-08-20T16:52:32
Knowing what is right and doing what is right are two different things. In order to consistently do what is right, we must practice.
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Just Imagine — 8/13/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-08-13T17:05:42
The God who created all things made us in His own image, which means that we share His imagination and creativity. In a relationship with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, we learn...
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Oh The Places You'll Go! — 8/6/2017 (Abby Huddleston) from 2017-08-06T16:35:25
As Eugene Peterson says, the way of discipleship that begins in an act of repentance concludes in a life of praise.
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Where God Commands The Blessing — 7/30/2017(Various Contributors) from 2017-07-30T16:23:51
We live out the Kingdom as an extended family of believers. And family life can be tricky to navigate. But the Holy Spirit in and among us—if we'll lean into it—creates supernatural unity that draw...
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This Much Is True — 7/23/2017 (Felley Lawson) from 2017-07-23T16:37:14
Scripture sometimes leaves us with more questions than answers. One thing is always certain: God clearly wants to dwell with us. We have to decide how closely we’ll dwell with God.
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Enough — 7/16/2017 (Andrew Brewer) from 2017-07-16T16:34:15
The unexpected happens. Things don’t pan out like we envisioned. Life gets hard. It’s in these moments where we learn to watch and wait on God.
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The Serial Forgiver — 7/9/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-07-09T16:20:16
It's easy for us to think of ourselves as serial offenders, but how often to we think of God as a serial forgiver?
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Don't. Give. Up. — 7/2/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-07-02T16:30:55
The gift of faith is cultivated by practice, by recognizing Gods presence in delivering us and our appropriate response.
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Practicing Hope — 06/25/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-06-25T17:17:37
In a culture where a prosperity gospel has corrupted almost every part of our imagination, what does it mean to believe and proclaim a prosperous future as an act of faith?
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Finding Hope — 6/18/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-06-18T16:31:01
We can find hope in all we do through community, perspective and faith.
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Climbing, Kings and Community — 6/11/2017 (Andrew Brewer) from 2017-06-11T16:13:31
Who can ascend to worship the one true God? Because of Christ's death, burial and resurrection, the invitation is open to all of us.
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All In — 5/28/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-05-28T16:52:44
The Gospel of Christ is not at all about behavior. It’s about believing.
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Laying Down The Law — 5/21/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-05-21T16:33:47
Paul would turn over in his grave if he could see what passes for Christianity today. But it's not a new thing. Works righteousness was alive and well in the New Testament Church. It didn't work th...
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In or Out? — 5/14/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-05-14T18:39:19
As they begin to grow the Church, the first apostles and elders meet to decide who's in and who's out. Two thousand years later, we're still figuring it out.
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What'cha Reading? - 5/7/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-05-07T16:57:07
How do we understand what we're reading?
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The Release — 4/30/2017 (Melody and Dave Murray) from 2017-04-30T16:58:38
The Holy Spirit is the presence of God alive in each of us, teaching us truth and fully equipping us for life in the Kingdom—if we'll submit to it.
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Deeper — 04/23/2017 (James Covington) from 2017-04-25T18:20:22
Although we may at times feel as though we're in deep over our heads, Jesus invites us to go deeper with Him into the Scriptures and into Christian fellowship.
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Crazy Talk! — 4/16/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-04-16T16:29:58
The resurrection of Jesus changes everything.
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Rock Songs — 4/9/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-04-09T17:03:42
Most often, nobody but Jesus gets it.
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Hidden In Plain Sight — 4/2/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-04-02T16:52:29
What don't we see when we see Jesus?
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Crossing Over Chasms — 3/26/2017 (Lucien-Nahum Isaac), 11.56 AM from 2017-03-26T17:23:32
There are no islands in the Kingdom of God. True Kingdom living is about community, connection and recognizing that we need each other.
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Lost And Found — 3/19/2017 (John Farthing) from 2017-03-19T16:46:14
Alienation hurts. That's true for us, and it's true for God. So the Father takes the initiative: God — unwilling to leave us dead and lost — is like the woman, the shepherd and the father who spare...
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A Different Side Of Jesus — 3/12/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-03-12T16:52:36
Jesus is serious about repentance.
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Where Are Your Feet? — 3/5/17 (John Ray) from 2017-03-11T17:13:52
We learn who our neighbor is by apprenticing to Jesus.
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Transformation — 2/26/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-02-26T17:36:04
Jesus is revealed by the transfiguration.
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Grace and Gratitude: A Tale of Two Sinners — 02/19/2017 (Norma Farthing) from 2017-02-19T18:20:16
Few words are as healing as "you are forgiven," especially to those who never expect to hear them.
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Hard Questions — 02/12/2017 (Andrew Brewer) from 2017-02-12T18:14:49
Whether we voice them aloud or not, we all wrestle with hard questions about God. So what do we do with those questions when they arise?
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What Does Jesus See? — 2/5/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-02-05T17:43:08
Understanding the way Jesus sees people and things gives us life-changing perspective.
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Disorienting Dilemmas — 01/29/2017 (Darrel Harvey) from 2017-01-30T23:05:46
Jesus begins training His disciples, demonstrating His relationship to the Sabbath and His authority to shake up the law.
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Let's Go Fishing — 1 /22/2017 (John Ray) from 2017-01-27T22:16:04
From the start of His ministry, Jesus was calling and commissioning His disciples — individually and collectively as His Church — to follow Him and to do the work He was doing.
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Close To Home — 1/15/2017 (James Covington) from 2017-01-15T17:34:12
When we see Jesus for who He is, and we understand His message clearly, how will we respond?
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Elizabeth and Mary — 12/18/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-12-18T17:34:15
Totally unexpected, or long yearned for, God shows up.
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Put Christ Back in Christmas — 12/11/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-12-11T17:59:17
Let's recover the radical nature of the first Advent.
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Turn to a Merciful God — 12/4/2016 (Teresa Cornett) from 2016-12-04T21:39:54
At Christmas, we celebrate the gift of Jesus. But what about God's other gifts to us? Are you leaving some unwrapped under the tree?
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The King Who Lives Forever — 11/27/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-11-27T23:47:31
Christ is our Hope above all other hopes, the true King above all other kings.(Unfortunately the first minute or so of the message is cut off. Apologies for this error, and thank you for listening!)
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Burning Scripture — 11/20/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-11-20T17:54:50
God is relentless in His effort to transform our hearts. We can either burn His word or let His words burn within us.
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Its Your Call — 11/13/2016 (Norma Farthing) from 2016-11-13T17:48:03
God is our Creator and sovereign Lord. He certainly does not need us to fulfill His purposes in this broken world, yet He calls us both collectively and individually to do just that.
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What Are The Limits Of Mercy? — 11/6/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-11-07T13:58:36
Key Text: Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-4:4 (NET)
The mercy of God knows no boundaries, but obedience to God sometimes overwhelms us.
Scary Stuff — 10/30/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-10-30T16:53:52
Obedience is often scary and difficult. But it forces us into deeper understanding of who God really is.
Indiana Jones Clip Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFntFdEGgws
Where Is Home? — 10/23/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-10-23T16:50:07
There is a place of deep abiding and rest, a "house" that only God can give us.
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Remember Me — 10/16/2016 (Felley Lawson) from 2016-10-18T00:02:52
Despite how we feel, even in our darkest moments there’s no question as to whether God always remembers us. But do we always remember God?
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The Idolatrous Instinct — 10/9/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-10-09T17:11:38
Humans seem hardwired to distort the image of God. Good thing God's promises aren't linked to our performances.
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What Others Mean For Harm — 9/25/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-09-26T17:20:52
The ultimate shalom sacrifice of the Cross is echoed throughout our broken histories.
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On Counting Stars And Growing Faith — 9/18/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-09-18T19:07:14
For apprentices of Jesus, to have faith is a jumping-off point, not the endgame. God wants our faith to be robust, ever-deepening and authentic.
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Hide and Be Found - 9/11/2016 (Chris Lawson) from 2016-09-11T17:00:40
Sin and shame can drive us to hide from God. But God created us, breathed life into us. And nothing we do will ever cause God to hide from us.
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It's All Good — 9/4/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-09-04T18:10:40
God's first word is "YES!" In the beginning, it is good.
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The Psalms Of Ascent — 8/28/2016 (Various Contributors) from 2016-08-28T21:13:48
The Psalms of Ascent inspire us to draw close to God by speaking and praying the Word, singing praises and serving others.
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The Trust Factor — 8/21/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-08-21T17:08:36
Only God deserves our trust, because only God can secure our future. Placing our trust in anything else is a futile endeavor.
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Our Anthem — 8/14/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-08-14T18:18:57
Our anthems help form our imagination for history, community and the future.
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Looking for Mercy — 8/7/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-08-10T17:27:14
God is the ultimate source of all mercy. But posturing ourselves to look to and wait on God isn’t easy. There’s a reason we need mercy.
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Worst Camping Trip Ever — 7/17/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-26T15:58:13
Transformational discipleship starts with an honest assessment of where we are, and a commitment to not be conformed to the world around us.
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A Long Obedience — 7/10/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-26T15:53:34
Maturity in Christ, true resurrection living takes time and perspective. We need songs to help get us there.
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Running on Empty — 7/3/2016 (John Farthing) from 2016-07-26T15:44:54
Paul instructs the church at Philippi in a great paradox of the Christian faith: Emptying ourselves is the way to fullness of joy. And some 2,000 years later, this teaching also holds true for us.
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Smooth Rhetoric and the New Moon — 5/22/16 (Chris Lawson) from 2016-07-26T15:33:29
To work out their faith in Jesus Christ, first-century Colossians had to resist being distracted by sacred traditions, cultural expectations, popular philosophies and judgmental voices. Twenty-firs...
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Noble Believers Search Scripture First — 6/26/16 (Mike Malony) from 2016-07-26T15:16:49
Paul presents Christ as the key to understanding Scripture. And that changes everything.
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Faith — 6/19/16 (John Ray) from 2016-07-26T15:04:15
How do we navigate a world of rules and obligations that seem to dictate how our lives turn out? And what does the Gospel mean to us in that context?
You Call Yourself a Christian? 6/12/16 (John Ray) from 2016-07-21T04:10:13
The name of “Christian” is full of meaning — and some might say that not all if it is good. What does it really say about us, the Church, and the Christ we’re named for?
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Breaking It All Down — 6/5/16 (Ron Harris) from 2016-07-21T04:06:20
In a letter to Jesus’ followers in Galatia, Paul explains that believers aren’t unified by works or customs. Only by faith are we made one in Christ.
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Practice Resurrection — 5/8/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-21T03:59:38
What we believe about the hereafter affects everything about the here-and-now. We have to constantly practice resurrection to fully be formed by it.
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Hard Truths, Hairdos and Fighting Fair — 4/24/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-21T03:52:47
When a cult of personality threatens the Church at Corinth, Paul fights back with the bold truth of the Gospel.
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Faith That Echoes — 4/17/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-21T03:48:22
When the Holy Spirit comes upon the Apostles, they begin imitating Jesus in thought and deed. Some believers, like those in the church at Thessalonica, also become imitators of Christ. Their behavi...
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Ambassadors, One And All — 2/28/2016 (John Ray) from 2016-07-21T03:39:25
How do we understand what, exactly, happened at the cross? And what does it mean for us going forward?
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Rescue — 1/31/2016 (Chris Lawson) from 2016-07-20T17:44:40
Do you have a spiritual backup plan in case this Christianity thing doesn't work out?
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