“God Behind the Seen” – The Book of Ruth ~ Chapter Two

Ever been in a life circumstance where you felt completely at your 'wits end'? This is a chapter for you. It is interesting how God's providence is more easily recognized in life's rear view mirror.

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“God Behind the Seen” – The Book of Ruth ~ Chapter Three

Can God bring surprising triumph out of sorrowful tragedy? Yes He can, and yes He does! He is faithful to do that in both your life and mine. Interestingly, this chapter contains one of the most unusual marriage proposal ever!

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Divinely Designed to Serve ~ Message 5 – Experiences

The most frequently overlooked and regularly discounted aspect as to how we are Divinely Designed to Serve is the truth that God providentially uses our life experiences (both positive and painful) to shape us to serve Him and others. Often our most effective ministry will flow out of our most difficult experience.

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Divinely Designed to Serve ~ Message 4 – Abilities & Personality

What role do our abilities have (in addition to our spiritual gifts) when it comes to serving God and others? How does even our personality fit into how we are Divinely Designed to Serve? There are answers to these questions.

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Divinely Designed to Serve ~ Message 3 – Heart Passion

What ministry possibilities excite you? What would you rather do for others more than anything else? Who are you excited to serve? These are ways that God has both wired us and ways He has worked in us that help point to how we are Divinely Designed to Serve.

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Divinely Designed to Serve ~ Message 2 – Spiritual Gifts #2

What is a spiritual gift? How do spiritual gifts vary? What are the categories of spiritual gifts? What are the 9 Consensus Gifts and how are they to be defined? What insights are there on identifying spiritual gifts?

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Hope through Hardship: Lessons from the Life of Joseph ~ #8 “God’s Plan Has Purpose”

Does life sometimes puzzle you? Do you wonder if God has any purpose planned as you face hardship, difficulty and disappointment? Joseph experienced 13 years of hardship and God pulls back the curtain and displays His plan. It is truly an amazing event. There are great lessons here for all of us.

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Hope through Hardship: Lessons from the Life of Joseph ~ #9 “The Freedom of Forgiveness”

Ever had someone insult you, falsely accuse you, mistreat you, be cruel to you, hurt you? Of course we all have. How does one avoid the spiritual cancer of bitterness and resentment? Today's message focuses on one of the most emotional and amazing accounts in all of Scripture. God is calling every one of us to the freedom of forgiveness.

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