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The Essential Gospel: A Lesson in Fear and Faith
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Essential Gospel: A Lesson in Fear and Faith

How does fear affect our faith? In Galatians 2, we see the Apostle Paul publicly rebuke Peter because he allowed his fear to influence his faith and lead others astray. Discover the importance of faith over fear and the significance of justification by faith.

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The False Gospel of Legalism
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The False Gospel of Legalism

Explore Paul’s passionate defense of the pure Gospel in Galatians 2:1-10. Learn why adding to the Gospel diminishes its power, threatens our freedom, and distorts the truth. Understand the significance of Paul’s message against legalism and its relevance today.

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There is No Other Gospel
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

There is No Other Gospel

Explore Paul’s fervent message to the Galatians about the dangers of distorting the Gospel. Learn how understanding the true Gospel is crucial for both personal growth and the health of the Church, and discover three key questions to evaluate your own grounding in the Gospel.

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How Does Jesus Pursue Us?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How Does Jesus Pursue Us?

Discover the depth of Jesus' love and his relentless pursuit of those who are lost, and find insights into the significance of repentance and redemption.

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Effective Ways of Sharing the Gospel
William Merriman William Merriman

Effective Ways of Sharing the Gospel

Discover practical ways to share the Gospel effectively in everyday life. Explore the importance of sharing the good news, overcoming fear, building relationships, and preparing to share the Gospel.

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The Battle of People-Pleasing: 3 Keys to Overcoming the Fear of Man
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Battle of People-Pleasing: 3 Keys to Overcoming the Fear of Man

As Christians, how does our fear of man’s judgment and rejection affect our relationship with God? Why do we struggle with the fear of living out our Christian purpose, and how does the Enemy exploit those fears? In this blog, we outline three ways to break the stronghold of intimidation to live out a fruitful Fear of God. 

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Executing God’s Vision
Nathan Cook Nathan Cook

Executing God’s Vision

Discover the transformative power of Habakkuk 2:2 and its impact on justice and disciple-making. Uncover three essential steps to executing God's vision in your life. Embrace a profound message that transcends the noise of our modern world.

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What is the Church's Global Responsibility? 
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

What is the Church's Global Responsibility? 

What is a Christian’s responsibility to share the Gospel? Who is Jesus referring to when we’re told to take the Gospel to every nation? Christians are bringing light into darkness through caring for the broken and oppressed. What would it look like to live out John Wesley’s words, “The world is my parish?”

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Who Is the Gospel For?
Grant Caldwell Grant Caldwell

Who Is the Gospel For?

The Bible instructs us to share our faith to the nations. But what does it mean to share the gospel?

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