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Jesus Teaches About the New Birth - Daniel Holmquist - John 3:1-15

lefcwebteam — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:10:00 -0500

In the passage today, our Apostle John records the first major discourse of Jesus. He wants us to take note of this conversation. He wants us to have clarity regarding Jesus’ own teaching on the New Birth from the beginning of His Gospel account. It is Jesus Himself who said, “You must be born again.” The three interchanges between Jesus and Nicodemus answer three questions about the New Birth.

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Gordon W. Elder - 01 What is Sanctification

lefcwebteam — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:37:00 -0500

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Jesus Replaces the Temple - Daniel Holmquist - John 2:13-25

lefcwebteam — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:56:00 -0500

The Apostle John records the inauguration of Jesus’ public ministry by narrating His prophetic actions at the Temple that first Passover in Jerusalem. During His time there, Jesus clears the Temple area of merchants and animals, proclaims Himself the true Temple of God, and draws many enthusiastic supporters. Jesus blazes with holy zeal for the glory of God as only the messiah Himself could do.

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What is Justification and Adoption? - Christian Beliefs, Part 19 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:22:00 -0500

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Jesus Now Reveals His Glory - Daniel Holmquist - John 2:1-12

lefcwebteam — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, unique to the Gospel of John, Jesus performs His first miracle—turning water into wine. This is the first of seven signs the Apostle presents in Part One (Ch. 1-12), and the first of the “greater things” Jesus mentioned in 1:50-51. The symbolism is rich in order to communicate Jesus’ glory most effectively.

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What is Effective Calling and Regeneration? (part 2) - Christian Beliefs, Part 18 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:24:00 -0500

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John Gives His Disciples to Jesus - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:35-51

lefcwebteam — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:12:00 -0500

Now that Jesus the Messiah has come and has validated John’s baptism and ministry, and has claimed His Messiahship before the people, it was time for the transition to occur; and so, now we see John giving away his disciples to Jesus Christ.

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What is Election? (part 2) - Christian Beliefs, Part 17 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:28:00 -0500

Sorry there is a blank spot before the message begins. I’m getting the bugs out of the recording process.

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The Humble Testimony of John - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:19-28

lefcwebteam — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:56:00 -0500

John the Baptizer led a ministry of spiritual revival, preparing people to receive Jesus Christ. He holds a unique place in the history of redemption; and yet, he models for us the key to successful service for the Lord. Who is this John, the first witness to Jesus, and what is his role?

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What is Election? (part 1) - Christian Beliefs, Part 16 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:26:00 -0500

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The Glory of the Incarnation of the World - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:14-18

lefcwebteam — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:52:00 -0500

The Apostle John now makes the startling and bold claim of identifying God the Word as Jesus. Jesus is the Word Incarnate, the Eternal Son, the Divine Messiah. Today, we will learn how it is that the Incarnate Word brings His glory and His surpassing grace and truth into our lives. Our Apostle summarizes who Jesus is and what he came to do.

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What is the Atonement? - Christian Beliefs, Part 15 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:16:00 -0500

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A Life Consistent with the Hope of Christs Return - Dennis Hutchison - 1 Peter 1:13-21

lefcwebteam — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:04:00 -0500

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The True Light Has Come - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:6-13

lefcwebteam — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:45:00 -0500

The prologue of the Apostle John’s Gospel account (1:1-18) speaks of the excellency of Christ, the Word of God, and His Incarnation. Today, we learn that to have a real relationship with God on an intimate level is only possible because He Himself has come to us. Just prior to the entrance of the Word into the world God sent a witness.

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The Word and Creation - Daniel Holmquist - John 1:1-5

lefcwebteam — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:55:00 -0500

The prologue of the Apostle John’s Gospel account (1:1-18) speaks of the excellency of Christ, the Word of God, and His Incarnation. The Gospel of John opens with some of the most beautiful, profound words in the New Testament. They declare the glory of God’s grace toward the world.

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Salty Christians in a Dark World - Jeff Cate - Matthew 5:13-16

lefcwebteam — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:50:00 -0500

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What is Sin? (part 2) - Christian Beliefs, Part 13 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:05:00 -0500

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Wait For the Lord and Find New Strength - Daniel Holmquist - Isaiah 40:27-31

lefcwebteam — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:52:00 -0500

Chapter 40 is the beginning of the second half of Isaiah, where much is discussed about the Messiah Jesus, the coming salvation, and our future blessings. We are to wait on God to bring all His goodness to us. We are to be patient, trusting Him and growing in our faith. Here is the hope and promise for us always: God is dependable and supplies His servants with His strength until His solution arrives. The prophet Isaiah answers a big question God’s people often ask.

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"What is Man? (part 2)" and "What is Sin? (part 1)" - Christian Beliefs, Part 12 - Gordon W. Elder

lefcwebteam — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:07:00 -0500

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The Lord is My Strength and My Song - Daniel Holmquist - Isaiah 12:1-6

lefcwebteam — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:11:00 -0500

The people of Judah were facing threat of invasion from Assyria in the 8th century BC. This crisis was even more a severe crisis of faith because of their long history of not trusting God. Isaiah calls for spiritual renewal and hope in the Messiah to come. God himself is our Savior and He also is our constant source of renewal. Isaiah explains how true, deep, and lasting spiritual renewal works.

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