[James 1:5-8] Wisdom is the practical use of knowledge and the heart we engage with.Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[James 1:1-4] If James can admonish us to “consider it pure joy”, then you and I have the ability to choose joy when times are tough.Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[1 Peter 5:8-14] History of the Persecuted Church Jesus himself The 12 Apostles Matthew 5:10-12 Current state of the Persecuted Church www.opendoorsus.org Psalm 116:15 Romans 8:18 Romans 12:14 YouTube “Sarah’s trail of blood“Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[1 Peter 5:5-7] Humble yourself toward Three Groups: Submit to your Elders1 Peter 5:5aMatthew 17 – Peter got to see the transfigurationMatthew 18 – they’re arguing about who is the greatest! Humble yourself toward One Another1 Peter 5:5bJohn 13 – Jesus shows us how to clothe ourselves in humility.Philippians 2:3-4 Humble yourself under God Almighty…

[Isaiah 40:6-11; Psalm 23:3] Good shepherds guide their flock on righteous paths Sometimes from out front, sometimes from behind Good Shepherds work in Teams Bad guides will get their due! Zechariah 11:17 Ezekiel 34 Why we Guide: To grow the flock To lead them home Goats, Rams and Sheepish Sheep Diversity creates a healthy dynamic Zechariah 10:2-3 …

[Matthew 22:15-46; 1 Peter 3:15 – 17] Guest Speaker: Frank Lanier Criteria for Christlike Apologetics (1 Peter 3:15-17) Right Knowledge Right Wisdom Right Living Three Battlegrounds Jesus’ Enemies Chose (Matthew 22:15-46) Political Loyalty (vv 15-22) Resurrection Biology (vv 23-33) Hierarchy of the Law (vv34-40) Jesus Questions His Questioners Apol…

[Jonah 1-4] Guest Speaker: David Bliss Jonah’s Message (Jonah 3:4) The King’s Decree (Jonah 3:7-9) Lessons from Jonah: Obey God Success comes from the Lord God loves people and wants to redeem them God wants to transform lives(Even the lives of those who follow Him) Do you want to be like Jonah? Please be patient as we work through audio quality is…

[Matthew 9:35-36] Know your Enemies: Lions Jeremiah 50:44 Proverbs 28:15 1 Peter 5:8-9 The Wolves Acts 20:28-31 Matthew 7:15 Matthew 10:6; 16-19 Wolves VS Sheep Dogs Know Your Weapons: The Sling Psalm 23:4-5 The Rod 1 Samuel 17:32-37 Galatians 4:2 Please be patient as we work through audio quality issues related to our new location in the coming we…

[1 Peter 5:1] 1 Peter 5:1, “To the elders among you… be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care.” Shepherding is the most frequently used metaphor for leadership in the Bible. [Numbers 27:15-18] MOSES had to be a shepherd before he could shepherd God’s people. [Psalm 78:70-72] DAVID had to be a shepherd before he could shepherd God’s peopl…

Please be patient as we work through audio quality issues related to our new location in the coming weeks. [Luke 15:11-32] Guest Speaker: Steve Treichler Act One – I wish you were deadLuke 15:11-12 Act Two – How’s that working out for ya?Luke 15:13-20a Act Three – The Prodigal GodLuke 20b-24 Act Four (BONUS!!) – The ‘good’ sonLuke 15:25-32 Gospel A…

[1 Peter 4:12-19] 4 categories of suffering. This is our first week in our new space at DeLaSalle High School and we are still working through audio issues. Please be patient as we work through the audio quality in the coming weeks.Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[Exodus 33] God’s people realize that without His presence, no place or blessing can truly satisfy, and they must rely on Him to lead them wherever they go.Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[1 Peter 4:7-11] How should we live since “The end of all things is near”?Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[1 Peter 4:1-6] Ready… Willing… Dealing…Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis

[1 Peter 3:18-22] Good news, theological tangles and the amazing Gospel of Jesus!Von Antioch Community Church in Minneapolis