In 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 Paul describes the complexity of events that surround the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ. He describes things that go beyond anything we’ve ever experienced in this life.
Length: 27:53
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CONTENT WARNING: We talk about sex throughout this episode.
Today we take on the issue of sex, trying to answer questions that we think you might have. Brian’s sermon below, titled A Life that Pleases God, covers Paul’s writings in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. Paul there states, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality.”
In our culture this is still one of the biggest issues we face. We try to tackle questions like: What is physically okay outside of marriage? How does God view me when I commit sexual sins? How can I approach a son, daughter, friend, or family member about these issues for help or to help? Etc….
Length 33:32
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Resources for Parents:
Passport to Purity
Books about Overcoming Sexual Sin:
Every Man’s Battle
Every Woman’s Battle
Every Young Man’s Battle
Books about Healthy Sexual Relationships in Marriage:
Intended for Pleasure
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Russ referenced a guy named Mark Deaver (sp?) he meant Mark Driscoll (google for more info).
Ever want to know what the will of God is? Paul couldn’t be clearer. It is your sanctification. This is what pleases God.
Length 32:09
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Lowell Bliss shares about the 2009 budget. He talks about the heart behind the most ambitious budget in FEFC’s history, ever. Even in the midst of tough economic times we feel like we have listened for God and are following Him, money is a spiritual thing.
Length 13:08
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This week we unpack Christian love and talk a little bit about motivations behind love and ways to love.
Length 21:44
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Show Notes: Steve references two wood puzzles that he used in his opening illustration for the sermon. You can see them below and hear about them in the sermon posted below.
Jesus has told us that there is really one organizing principle for all of the commands of Scripture. When Jesus was asked “What is the great commandment in the Law,” Jesus replied with the word “love.”
Length 31:11
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Faith Café Episode #004: Brian Anderson, Russ Soppe and Chris Barker talk about how to get through a BAD day. We also talk about Steve’s message from Sunday.
Length 19:30
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Are we passionate about the spiritual health of others in the body of
Christ?
Length: 30:43
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