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December 16, 2007 |
Healing Past Hurts (Origins Series)
As we wrap up the Book of Genesis, Chapter 50 shows us that the past can no longer hurt us but our feelings about the past can. Unless our past hurts are healed by God’s grace, they will
hinder our present relationships with both
Him and others. |
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December 9, 2007 |
Fortune Telling (Origins Series)
Jacob is on his death bed with his family gathered around him and he looks into the eyes of each of his sons and predicts their future based on their past. The lesson to be learned here is
that we are creatures of habit. Our futures won’t be any different from our past unless there is change. |
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December 2, 2007 |
Amazing Grace (Origins Series)
This is the last scene in Jacob’s life and out of all the events in his life it’s the only one mentioned in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11). Why would this be the preeminent expression of his
faith? Because it draws together the basic theme of Jacob’s life: The Amazing Grace of God! |
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November 25, 2007 |
Financial Freedom (Origins Series)
Financial freedom is 80% behavior and 20% head knowledge. All that I have is given by God (1 Cor. 4:7). All that I need is promised by God (Phil. 4:19). All that I give is rewarded by God
(Luke 6:38). All that I do is responsible to God (Rom.14:12). |
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November 18, 2007 |
Hearing God's Voice (Origins Series)
The essence of the Christian life is communication, conversation, companionship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If this is true, then WHY is it important to hear God, WHAT do I need to do to hear
God and HOW do you
know when He is speaking to you? Why Is It Important To Hear God? |
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November 4, 2007 |
Living Proof (Origins Series)
According to scripture, proof of eternal life in a person is evidenced by: one whose eyes are fixed on Jesus, a mind being renewed in thought, a heart in pursuit of God, a life of service to
others, feet ready to go & share the gospel, a will surrendered over to Gods ways and an unwavering faith. This lesson was taught by DBCC's Outreach Pastor, Alan Cook. |
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October 28, 2007 |
Fatal Attractions (Origins Series)
The story of Joseph is the story of the Providence of God: Silence is not absence and hiding is not impotence with God. God is working in our lives whether we see Him or not. In Genesis 37 we saw how
that is true in Joseph’s sin and suffering. In Genesis 39 we will see how that is true in Joseph’s trials and temptations. |
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October 21, 2007 |
Sex and the City (Origins Series)
With the story of Joseph just getting under way (Gen. 37) there’s seems to be an unnecessary interruption to this thickening plot. Genesis 38 is the sordid story of Judah’s sin with his daughter in-law
Tamar. This interruption is no accident it gives us a striking contrast between Judah’s sexually promiscuous life and Joseph’s sexually pure life (Gen. 39). Though Judah is free he is a slave to his own
sinful desires and though Joseph is a slave he is free because he lives his life for God’s Glory. |
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October 14, 2007 |
Chance or God? (Origins Series)
Is life a flip of the coin, random, luck, chance, fate, or is God actively involved in every detail of my life? If God is actively involved in my life than why does He seem so incompetent at times? We
now head into the last portion of the book of Genesis dealing with the life of Joseph. One doctrine summarizes his whole life: The Doctrine of the Providence of God. |
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October 7, 2007 |
Reignite the Fire (Origins Series)
It is called falling away, back sliding, spiritual erosion or becoming lukewarm. It is the silent toll of spiritual decay. Slowly, almost unperceivable, certain things are accepted that were once
rejected. Things once considered hurtful are now secretly tolerated. Over time we get further and further away from God. He doesn’t leave us, I leave Him. |
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September 30, 2007 |
In Harms Way (Origins Series)
Jacob puts his family in harms way by settling in Shechem rather than obeying God in returning to Bethel. The story revolves around Jacob’s young teenage girl Dinah who is the only girl of 12 kids.
Compromise can have costly consequences for our lives and others. |
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September 23, 2007 |
Reconciliation (Origins Series)
Conflict is a natural part of living in an imperfect world. Conflict resolution is a skill necessary for reconciliation. Conflict is also an opportunity for greater levels of intimacy & maturity.
Relationships don’t put us in conflict with others as much as it puts us in conflict with our sinful nature. |
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September 16, 2007 |
Wrestling with God (Origins Series)
Sometimes we go through periods of deep spiritual struggle before we can break through to new and deeper awareness and enjoyment of God. This lesson was taught by DBCC's Outreach Pastor, Alan Cook. |
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September 9, 2007 |
Boundary Conversations (Origins Series)
The extent to which two people in a relationship can bring
up and resolve issues is a critical sign of the healthiness of the relationship. Many of us live in two worlds: In one we have love without truth (Compliant). In the other world we have truth without love
(Controller). |
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September 2, 2007 |
Finding True Love (Origins Series)
All of us have an inner emptiness (a need to be loved). Therefore we give ourselves to the hope that out there somewhere is true love. This need to be loved can only be ultimately met in God. The inner
transformation of enjoying Him as our true love takes time and pain. |
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August 26, 2007 |
Stairway to Heaven (Origins Series)
People defect from the faith usually for one of two reasons: deceived by the pleasures of life or disillusioned
by the pressures of life. Disillusionment is the child of illusions about God. Where is God when life hurts? Does He care? If he does than what is He up to? There is something worse than disappointment
with God and that’s disappointment without God. |
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August 19, 2007 |
The Blessing (Origins Series)
In Old Testament times, each child in the family was given a general blessing as well as a special blessing and birthright for the firstborn. Spiritually every Christ follower has the blessing and the
birthright of the firstborn. |
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August 12, 2007 |
Success (Origins Series)
The word “Bless” and its derivatives are found more than 80 times in the book of Genesis. It is found 5 times in Genesis
26. The very heart of God is to bless us. This message looks at what blessing means, what it doesn't mean, who are the blessed and what the marks of the blessed are. |
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August 5, 2007 |
Life's Major Intersections (Origins Series)
Isaac goes through three major life intersections that many of us will go through and our preparation for and response to these intersections can either make or break us. These intersections will either
develop or destroy us. |
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July 15, 2007 |
The Ultimate Test (Origins Series)
Abraham's faith is tested when he is asked by God to sacrifice his most precious possession - his son. His willingness to obey reveals the essence and foundation of his faith. |
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July 8, 2007 |
Falling Off the Wagon (Origins Series)
Even after trusting Christ for salvation, we sometimes find ourselves repeating the same sins over and over. This message looks at how to stop the repetitious cycle of falling off the wagon. |
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July 1, 2007 |
When Cesspool Overflows (Origins Series)
This lesson looks at how Lot became like those he associated with. It also deals with the sin of fornication and reiterates that sex is to be practiced inside the sanctity of marriage between a man and
woman. |
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June 24, 2007 |
How Prayer Works (Origins Series)
A normal Christian life is a life devoted to prayer. Why is it then that most Christians would rate prayer high in importance, but low in personal performance and pleasure? |
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June 17, 2007 |
Laughter (Origins Series)
Laughter is a necessity of life. You can’t live without laughter. When God comes into your life He brings laughter (joy). In the text of this message, God transforms Sarah’s cynical laughter into a deep
joy kind of laughter. How can He do that? |
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June 10, 2007 |
Change Will Do You Good (Origins Series)
The Christian life is a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ that produces life change. This life change involves becoming more and more like Christ. This becoming more like Christ is
known in the Bible as holiness, wholeness, or sanctification. |
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June 3, 2007 |
Religion Bites (Origins Series)
Is Christianity a religion or a relationship? How can one know the difference? This message shows the contrast between the two and shows that true Christianity involves a relationship with God. |
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May 20, 2007 |
Dealing with Doubt (Origins Series)
We could divide the world into three kinds of people: those who have doubted, those who haven’t doubted yet will and those who are brain dead. Our tendency is to deal with doubt in one of two extreme
ways - condemn doubt or condone doubt. However, the Bible teaches us to challenge doubt. |
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May 13, 2007 |
Intervention (Origins Series)
One of the most needed but often most neglected responsibilities of the local church family is restoring a drifting or fallen follower of Christ. |
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May 6, 2007 |
What Happens in Egypt Stays in Egypt (Origins Series)
The call of God changes one's foundations. It is possible to think you have changed your foundations into God, but in reality haven’t. How do you know for sure? The foundation of faith must be tested. |
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April 29, 2007 |
Call to Greatness (Origins Series)
The greatest life is the life of faith in God. The greatest example of this life of faith in the Bible is Abraham. This study looks at the fact that Abraham didn’t let life get the best of him; he got
the best out of life. How? He responded to God’s invitation to greatness. |
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April 22, 2007 |
What is Your Legacy (Origins Series)
Two of Noah's sons produce a people who worship God. Unfortunately the third produces a wicked people. The difference was in how they lived their lives. How you live your life is setting a pattern of
holiness or wickedness for generations to come. |
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April 15, 2007 |
Second Chances (Origins Series)
The Great Flood might have looked like it was the end of all things but in actuality it was a second chance for man, a new beginning. this study looks at how Noah and his family fared during and after
the flood. |
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April 8, 2007 |
The Thrill of Victory (Origins Series)
After the agony of defeat comes the thrill of victory - the birth of the Church of Jesus Christ. This study looks at what Jesus accomplished through the cross and what the characteristics of His church
are supposed to be. |
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April 1, 2007 |
The Agony of Defeat (Origins Series)
Over 2,000 years ago the agony of defeat - the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, has led to the greatest thrill of victory of all times - His Resurrection. When darkness closes in and the storm rages beyond
all hope is it possible to remain Invincible? How can defeat be turned into victory? |
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March 18, 2007 |
The Perfect Storm (Origins Series)
An in depth look at how the great flood reveals the patience , the wrath and finally the faithfulness of God. |
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March 11, 2007 |
Flood Insurance (Origins Series)
All Religions = finite man trying to relate to an Infinite God through Works whereas Christianity = infinite God relating to a finite man through Grace. It is only in the context of an understanding of
the depravity of man and the holiness of God that a person will experience a life changing appreciation for the Grace of God. |
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February 25, 2007 |
East of Eden: Life in a Fallen World (Origins Series)
A look at three realities that are present in this fallen world - sin's subtleness, God's graciousness and salvation's simpleness. |
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February 18, 2007 |
The Fall Felt Around the World - Part II (Origins Series)
Genesis 3 shows us that the cause of all sin and suffering is the result that man is inherently bad. we are sinners by choice and nature. What is God's passionate plan to redeem us from our sinful
nature? |
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February 11, 2007 |
The Fall Felt Around the World - Part I (Origins Series)
A look at the original sin, how it impacted all mankind and God's solution to restore fellowship with Him. |
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January 28, 2007 |
God’s Plan for a Great Marriage (Origins Series)
Why does the topic of marriage show up so early in this book of origins? It is the backbone of a healthy family and as the family goes, so does society. |
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January 21, 2007 |
Man’s Part in God’s Plan (Origins Series)
A look at Genesis, Chapter 2 - what part do we have in God's creation? |
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January 14, 2007 |
God’s Glory on Display (Origins Series)
A look at Genesis, Chapter 1 where God's glory is revealed in His creation. |
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