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Galatians 4:28-5:1 w/Jack Hester 37:19

4 days ago37:19

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In Galatians 4:28–5:1, Paul reminds believers that we are children of promise, not slaves, and urges us to reject legalism, remember our true identity in Christ, and stand firm in the freedom His grace has secured.

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Galatians 4:21-27 w/Tommy Hinton 39:45

11 days ago39:45

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In Galatians 4:21–27, Paul uses the stories of Hagar and Sarah to contrast two ways of relating to God—one through human effort and one through divine promise. Those who depend on their own wisdom and strength find only frustration and bondage, but those who trust God’s promise experience true freedom and joy. The gospel reminds us that freedom is found not in what we do for God, but in what God has done for us in Christ.…

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Galatians 4:12-20 w/Jack Hester 35:08

18 days ago35:08

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Presenting the truth, even in love, can be costly. In Galatians 4:12-20, Paul urges the Galatians to return to the freedom and joy they once knew and reminds them of his affection for them. Like a loving Father, he contrasts his longing for Christ to be formed in them with the false teacher's desire to use and enslave them.…

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Galatians 4:8-11 w/Neal Ledbetter 45:04

25 days ago45:04

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In Galatians 4:8-11, Paul reminds us that before Christ we were enslaved to false gods—impersonal masters that demanded everything and gave nothing. But now, through Jesus, we are known and loved personally by the living God who calls us His sons and daughters. Paul has argued that in Christ we exchange our slavery for sonship, and now he grows deeply personal—pleading with the Galatians not to reverse course and trade their sonship for slavery.…

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Galatians 4:1-7 w/Jack Hester 29:46

5 weeks ago29:46

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In Galatians 4:1–7, Paul paints a powerful picture of our adoption into God’s family—no longer slaves but beloved sons and daughters. Through Christ’s redemption and the Spirit’s witness, we are free to live with confidence, intimacy, and joy as heirs of our Father’s kingdom.

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Galatians 3:23-29 w/Neal Ledbetter 50:32

6 weeks ago50:32

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In Galatians 3, Paul shows that the law’s purpose was never to save but to reveal our sin and point us to Christ. In verses 23-29, he explains that the law imprisoned and guarded us until faith in Christ was revealed. Now, in Christ, we have a new identity, a new unity, and a new inheritance. The gospel truly changes everything!…

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Galatians 3:15-22 w/Jack Hester 33:23

7 weeks ago33:23

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In Galatians 3:15–22, Paul explains that God’s promise to Abraham came long before the law—and the law didn’t cancel or replace it. The promise was always pointing to Christ, the true “offspring” of Abraham, through whom the blessing would come. The law was given later to reveal sin, not to give life or replace faith. In short, God’s promise stands firm—our inheritance comes by faith in Christ alone, not by keeping the law.…

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Galatians 3:1-14 w/Jack Hester 36:30

8 weeks ago36:30

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In Galatians 3:1–14, Paul confronts the Galatian believers—and us—for drifting from the gospel. He shows how easy it is to begin by grace but slip back into self-effort, warns of the damage it brings, and calls us to daily rehearse the good news: Christ crucified for us, Christ living in us, and the Spirit empowering us.…

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Galatians 2:17-21 w/Neal Ledbetter 46:04

9 weeks ago46:04

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In Galatians 2:17-21, Paul reminds us that we are justified not by law-keeping, but by faith in Christ, and what this means for our practical, everyday living. If we, like Paul, renounce law-keeping as a means of salvation and trust in Christ alone, then we are dead to the curse and burden of the law, alive to God, and living under the good, wise, and gracious reign of King Jesus, who loves us and gave his life for us. Living out of that identity, Paul has all the motivation in the world to pursue holiness.…

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Galatians 2:15-16 w/Neal Ledbetter 55:48

10 weeks ago55:48

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This week in Galatians 2:15-16, Paul takes Peter and the Jewish believers to the heart of the gospel: we are justified—declared right with God—only through faith in Christ, not by any human status or activity. This essential truth must be guarded and proclaimed, for it is both the foundation and the fuel of the Christian life.…

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Galatians 2:11-14 w/Jack Hester 40:26

11 weeks ago40:26

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In Galatians 2:11–14, Paul confronts Peter and others for hypocrisy that contradicted the gospel. This passage shows us the need for gospel-centered correction, the ongoing struggle between what we know and what we love, and the vital importance of daily remembering and rehearsing the gospel.

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Galatians 2:1-10 w/Neal Ledbetter 46:23

12 weeks ago46:23

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This week we'll examine Galatians 2:1–10, where Paul gives more evidence for the origin and truth of the gospel. Sent by God for the sake of the gospel, Paul meets with Peter, James, and John, who each affirmed that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. Their meeting results in unified fellowship and gospel application, and offers us confident assurance.…

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Galatians 1:13-24 w/Tommy Hinton 34:52

12 weeks ago34:52

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This week, our study focuses on Galatians 1:13-24. In this passage, Paul tells us what his life was like before Christ, what happened at his conversion, and what his life was like after he met Christ. His story gives further evidence to the origin, power, and magnitude of the gospel of grace.

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Galatians 1:10-12 w/Neal Ledbetter 52:06

14 weeks ago52:06

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This week we're studying Galatians 1:10-12. In these verses, Paul shows us the power of the gospel to free us from the approval of man, and then begins to explain where he received the gospel he proclaimed. Knowing that it comes directly from Jesus gives us assurance and confidence that what we have believed is the true gospel.…

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Galatians 1:6-9 w/Jack Hester 42:34

15 weeks ago42:34

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In Galatians 1:6-9, we begin to see the heart of the problem Paul is addressing. The Galatian believers are putting down and setting aside the work of Christ to pick up their own. Rather than resting in the righteousness they receive from Jesus and allowing that to fuel their works, they are attempting to add to Jesus' work and earn righteousness and acceptance before God by their works. Paul knows this has devastating consequences, and he acts quickly to address it.…

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Galatians 1:1-5 w/Neal Ledbetter 54:41

16 weeks ago54:41

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We begin our study of the book of Galatians. Galatians is a powerful and concise letter that passionately defends the truth of the gospel: that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Paul defends the gospel, proclaims the gospel, and shows us how important the gospel is to ongoing Christian growth and life together. The gospel is not simply the way into the Kingdom of God, but also the way of living in the Kingdom of God. This week, we'll look at Galatians 1:1-5. As we begin, we will be asking our church to read through the entire book several times. Each month, we will also encourage everyone to memorize a verse from Galatians. This month, we're encouraging everyone to memorize Galatians 1:8: "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed."…

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Biblical Worship w/Neal Ledbetter 50:37

17 weeks ago50:37

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This week, we conclude our "What We Value" series by examining biblical worship. In the Bible, we see that God's character, nature, greatness, and grace fuel a variety of responses, attitudes, and actions. Some examples include singing for joy and bowing in reverence (Psalm 95), faithful obedience (Genesis 22:5), humility and confession (Isaiah 6), and silent listening (Psalm 62:1). All of these attitudes and actions overflow from reflecting upon the greatness and grace of God (Ps 95:3-5 and 7, Col 3:16-17).…

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Missions w/ Jack Hester 49:30

18 weeks ago49:30

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We're in week 4 of our What We Value series, and this week we're looking at Gospel-Driven Missions. In Abraham, we see that God's blessings were always meant to overflow to the world. In Jonah, we see a reluctant prophet who lost sight of God's extraordinary grace and therefore kept God's blessings and grace to himself. Thankfully, in Jesus, we receive the True and Better Jonah, who came to seek and save the lost. Remembering and rehearsing his grace ought to lead us to pray, "Bless us...so that the world may know and sing for joy (Psalm 67).…

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Intentional Discipleship w/ Neal Ledbetter 53:58

19 weeks ago53:58

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This week, we're exploring intentional discipleship. Jesus commanded us to proclaim the gospel to not-yet disciples and teach and train already-disciples. Paul says he aimed to proclaim Christ...and present others mature in Christ. Discipleship happens in a variety of ways and contexts, but not without faithfulness to Jesus' command and intentionality with those around us.…

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Gospel Community w/ Jack Hester 38:17

20 weeks ago38:17

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This week, as we continue exploring “What We Value” at Mars Hill Church, our focus is on gospel community. We're not just talking about community groups, but how we were created, the gift of our new kingdom family, the unifying power of the gospel, and the ethos, culture, and attitude we should have toward this family.…

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Biblical Teaching w/ Neal Ledbetter 50:18

21 weeks ago50:18

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This Sunday, we launched our summer series, exploring five principles and practices that we value at Mars Hill. Every church has theological imperatives that it holds tightly (ours are outlined in our statement of faith). Additionally, every church also has theological distinctives that shape how it practices its beliefs and identity. We've traditionally referred to these as our three pillars, which serve as umbrella categories for all that we do. Over the next five weeks, we'll examine Biblical Teaching, Gospel Community, Intentional Discipleship, and two other values that are sometimes overlooked: Gospel-Driven Missions and Biblical Worship. We last studied these as a church in 2018, so this series will be a helpful refresher and encouraging study for new and old. This week, we're examining Biblical Teaching and our need to center and submit everything we do to the ultimate authority of God's word.…

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Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 w/ Tommy Hinton 43:20

22 weeks ago43:20

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This week, we come to the conclusion of our study of Ecclesiastes with a look at Ecclesiastes 12:9-14. In these verses, Solomon emphasizes the meticulous care he took in crafting his words, saying that his words are the words of truth given to confront, challenge, and encourage us in an uncertain world. He closes by summarizing his chief purpose in writing: that we lift our eyes over the sun to God and walk faithfully before him.…

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Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8 w/ Tommy Hinton 49:48

23 weeks ago49:48

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In Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8, the Professor urges us to make the most of the life and gifts God has given, encouraging us to remember God and rejoice in his blessings, whether young or old, all the days of our lives.

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Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 w/ Neal Ledbetter 49:30

24 weeks ago49:30

49:30

We're in Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 this week, and Solomon continues to offer practical wisdom as he approaches the conclusion of Ecclesiastes. In these verses, we're encouraged to act, to act wisely, and to do so by faith in our loving and wise God who sits over the sun.

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Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 w/ Jack Hester 37:46

25 weeks ago37:46

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We're studying Ecclesiastes 10 this week. As Solomon turns toward the conclusion of this book, he begins to offer practical wisdom for life under the sun. Though the world often ignores wisdom and exalts folly, the Professor urges us to pursue wisdom. His call to pursue wisdom and reject folly echoes throughout the Bible and into the New Testament, where we see Jesus is the wisdom of God in the flesh.…

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Ecclesiastes 9:11-18 w/ Neal Ledbetter 54:24

26 weeks ago54:24

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This week we're studying Ecclesiastes 9:11-18. In these verses, Solomon reminds us, yet again, about the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of life. The only way through is by lifting our eyes from under the sun (and ourselves) to over the sun (and God). The story he tells to illustrate his point powerfully captures the whole storyline of the Bible, the invitation to trust the true and better poor, wise man Jesus, and the way we are to live and walk every day as followers of Christ.…

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Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 w/ Tommy Hinton 40:34

27 weeks ago40:34

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After catching our attention once again with the subject of death (9:1-6), the Professor turns our eyes to enjoying the gifts God has provided under the sun. Through his words, we are pointed to the true and ultimate gifts of life and joy in Jesus.

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Ecclesiastes 8:10-9:6 w/ Neal Ledbetter 53:10

28 weeks ago53:10

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This week we're studying Ecclesiastes 8:10-9:6. Under the sun, life is confusing, perplexing, and even frustrating. How do we navigate life when justice is slow and even perverted? When life is unfair? Do we take things into our hands and rely on our own power and wisdom? The Professor once again points out a problem under the sun in order to redirect our attention and trust over the sun to the God who sits on his throne, ruling with perfect wisdom, timing, and love.…

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Ecclesiastes 8:1-9 w/ Jack Hester 32:50

29 weeks ago32:50

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This week, we will examine Ecclesiastes 8:1-9. We all live under some type of authority, whether parents, teachers, bosses, government leaders, or other decision makers. How should we respond to the ruling authorities, especially when they are inconsistent or even self-serving or unjust? The Professor, like Paul in Romans 13:1-7, will urge us once again to look over the sun and trust God, the authority over all earthly authorities.…

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Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 w/ Neal Ledbetter 52:08

30 weeks ago52:08

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How do you navigate the difficulties of life? The problem of evil? The reality of suffering? The injustice of the righteous suffering while the wicked prosper? The wounds and betrayal of a child, a spouse, or a friend? The Professor shows us it is not by running from God, but by running to him. It's not by relying on our own limited under-the-sun wisdom. It's by clinging to the wisdom of God, particularly "the wisdom from God," Jesus Christ.…

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Ecclesiastes 5:10-6:12 (4:4-8) 39:33

30 weeks ago39:33

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The Professor circles back again to our constant quest for more, saying four times that we are never satisfied. Yet, few people take the time to stop and ask why more is never enough. In pointing out the emptiness of this world, the Professor lifts our eyes to the fullness of God and encourages us to see all things as a gift from him.…

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Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 w/ Neal Ledbetter 48:13

32 weeks ago48:13

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This week, we're looking at Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Because Ecclesiastes spirals and repeats itself in a number of places, we'll cover 4:4-16 in two other locations during our study. In 5:1-7, the Professor turns from observations about life under the sun to instruction about approaching God. He points out wrong ways we can approach God and encourages us to instead approach with humility, attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and awe. Ultimately, this text points us forward to Jesus, who is our only true means of entering God's presence with boldness and assurance.…

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Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 w/ Jack Hester 43:48

32 weeks ago43:48

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This week the Professor points out the problem of injustice under the sun. If there is no God then we can't be surprised by injustice, can't have concepts of justice or injustice, and can never have hope in the face of injustice. Fortunately, the professor tips his hand again and points us to the God who judges all things at his perfectly appointed time. And through this revelation and his questions in verses 21-22, we're pointed to our ultimate hope in Jesus.…

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 w/ Neal Ledbetter 49:47

33 weeks ago49:47

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This week, the Professor forces us to deal with time. Specifically, our limited time and our limited ability to control it. He once again tips his hand, though, and in verses 9-15, he points us to the God who rules over time.

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Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 w/ Neal Ledbetter 52:37

36 weeks ago52:37

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The Professor's initial claim was that everything under the sun, apart from God, is vanity and chasing after the wind. This week, he examines another place we look to for meaning, purpose, and identity: the pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasure. His final analysis is the same, this too is "vanity and chasing after the wind, there is nothing to be gained under the sun." But like always, he takes us to despair to force us to ask, what then will truly satisfy and bring us fullness of joy?…

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Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 w/ Jack Hester 35:48

37 weeks ago35:48

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In Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, The Professor continues his chief question, "What gain is there in_______?" and examines the pursuit of human knowledge and wisdom. He shows that under the sun, apart from God, human wisdom is incomplete and insufficient to fix our crooked world or heal our broken hearts.

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 w/ Neal Ledbetter 50:30

38 weeks ago50:30

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Mars Hill Church began a new verse-by-verse study through the Book of Ecclesiastes this past Sunday. Ecclesiastes often gets a bad rap, but it's extremely honest, applicable, necessary, and rewarding. Join us over the next few months while we learn Biblical truths through the study of God's Word in Ecclesiastes.…

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Acts Recap w/ Jack Hester 41:12

39 weeks ago41:12

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Mars Hill Church closed out our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Acts this Sunday. This recap sermon looks at how we can individually and corporately remain faithful to the mission and message of the early church today.

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Acts 28:11-31 w/ Neal Ledbetter 53:07

40 weeks ago53:07

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We're wrapping up our verse-by-verse study of Acts this week with Paul arriving in Rome...finally! We'll see the gospel preceded Paul long before he arrived or even wrote to Rome. We'll get another case study in evangelism which leads some Jews to believe and the whole imperial guard to hear. And finally, though the book of Acts is finished, the gospel continues unhindered!…

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Acts 28:1-10 w/ Jack Hester 34:43

41 weeks ago34:43

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Surviving a storm and shipwreck, Paul now survives the snake and makes the most of this opportunity to share the grace of God in Jesus with people who were traditionally disregarded. Nothing can stop God's promises and plans to take the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth.

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Acts 27 w/ Neal Ledbetter 52:09

42 weeks ago52:09

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In our verse-by-verse study through Acts Chapter 27, we see how Luke devotes 58 verses in Acts 27:1-28:14 to recounting Paul's journey to Rome. He meticulously details 17 geographic points and 5-6 months of travel. Why does he devote so much space to something he could summarize in a sentence? The voyage, the violent storm, the hopelessness of man-made remedies, the invitation to trust God's messenger, and all who trust him being brought safely to shore - every detail is written for our instruction and proclaims the good news of our true hero Jesus.…

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Acts 26 w/ Jack Hester 40:52

43 weeks ago40:52

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In Acts 26, we hear Paul's testimony for the third and final time. There is much to learn and discuss from what he shares and how he shares it. For more resources on this passage, head over to the Mars Hill website at ⁠pomh.org⁠ .

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Acts 25:13-27 w/ Neal Ledbetter 50:07

44 weeks ago50:07

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In this week's scripture study through Acts 25:13-27, the narrative of Paul's trial continues to slow down while the threat intensifies. Governor Festus is confused and perplexed and Herod Agrippa II and many prominent leaders enter the scene. Everyone in the line of Herod tried to destroy the way of Jesus. Everyone in this scene thinks they've come to sit in judgment of the way of Christ. In reality, they are there by God's sovereign design to hear the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This isn't a scene of life out of control, but life in the perfect control of a sovereign and loving God.…

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Acts 25:1-12 w/ Jack Hester 39:18

44 weeks ago39:18

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This week's study of Acts 25:1-12 has Paul standing before Governor Festus once again. What looks like a Groundhog Day of injustice and accusation is actually the steadfast love and faithfulness of God protecting, preserving, and providing for his servant so that the name of Jesus goes forth. While Satan never takes a day off from accusing us (Rev 12:10), Jesus never takes a day off from defending us (1 John 2:1), and our Father never takes a day off from being faithful to us (Ex 34:6-7).…

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Acts 24 w/ Neal Ledbetter 45:03

46 weeks ago45:03