Human Nature

Left to our own devices, humans create and perpetuate hatred and destruction. God's plan to redeem humanity transforms our hurtful and hurting human nature to resonate with God's nature of healing.

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A Beautiful Mind

As human beings we have the spirit of man. It is what makes us different than animals and turns our brain into a mind. God has also given us His Holy Spirit to help us. Eight points regarding God's Holy…
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A Servants Heart

God's nature is one of service. As we strive to develop Godly character in our lives we need to learn to serve from our heart. We can develop a servant's heart by following Christ's example of sacrifice, service and humility.
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Human Nature Resists Change

Resistance to change can be amazingly powerful and is often compared to the physical law of inertia. For example, a person who survives an abusive relationship often chooses to marry an abusive person because that relationship seems “normal.” People resist…
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Slavery or Freedom - Our Choice

Man has been held captive by Satan ever since Eve was deceived in the Garden of Eden. Four freedoms from God to break free from this world and Satan's influence.
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Reflecting on God's Mighty Works

God wanted a special relationship with Israel and He wants a special relationship with us today. This message examines the value of reflecting on God’s mighty works and its significance for us during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
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Christ, Barabbas, and the Two Thieves

The Passover of 31 AD revealed the differences between Jesus, innocent of all charges, Barabbas, who was guilty of all charges, and the attitudes of the two thieves who were crucified with Jesus. Understanding each individual helps us to understand…
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Current Events & Trends: The resurgence of the “great leader”

The mid-20th century was defined by the presence and leadership of what many would call “great men” or “great leaders,” with “great” implying power and success and not necessarily virtue.
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The "Give" Way of Life

Pastor Bart Bornhorst gives part two in his series on the get way of life versus the give way. This week he focuses on the give way of life. The message looks at the two trees and explores eating the…
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The “Get” Way of Life

Pastor Bart Bornhorst discusses one of two opposing attitudes that can grow out of human nature, rooted in the two trees of Genesis 2:9, in this first of a two-part sermon.
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Human Nature What the Bible Reveals

We can’t explain everything about human nature (HN), but the Bible reveals a lot about the spiritual aspects of HN—a fascinating and very important subject. People’s belief about HN—whether it is basically good or bad—affects their views on virtually everything…
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Human Nature in Government

Over the course of history, humanity has created a huge, intricate system of various governments, laws, and traditions. The fact that God does not intervene in human affairs very much does not mean that God agrees or approves of what…
Walking on Stable Ground
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Walking on Stable Ground

What Have We Become?
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What Have We Become?

Be Christian or Don't--There Is No In-Between
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Be Christian or Don't--There Is No In-Between

A surprising number of my friends on Facebook changed their profile pic to this photo. I guess the number itself wasn't so surprising as the number of them whom I would've assumed considered themselves Christian. Even Rob Bell, the famous...
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Why Is the Perfect Government So Elusive?

The Heart of Flesh Restored
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The Heart of Flesh Restored

It's going to take a change in the hearts of mankind for there to be true peace on earth.
The Mind of Christ vs. the Mind of Satan
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The Mind of Christ vs. the Mind of Satan

Two opposing ways of life are portrayed by the mind of Satan and the mind of Jesus Christ.
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From Sap to Syrup

Using the analogy of the process of turning sap into syrup, Mr. McClain goes through our spiritual transformation. Using God's spirit in our lives we can be changed into the final product God has in mind for us.
O Crescimento para Alcançar a Maturidade Espiritual
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Growing to Spiritual Maturity

Many people believe God will accept them just as they are. But Scripture nowhere supports this idea. God expects His true followers to grow, mature and bear fruit. What kind of fruit does God expect? And how do we produce...
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What's So Bad About Sin?

One of the fundamental principles of the Bible helps us understand why God wants us to quit sinning and turn to Him. That basic principle is we reap what we sow!