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September 20th, 2009 - Naboth's Vineyard
Pastor Norm Steen uses the lessons of King Ahab's murder of Naboth and acquisition of his vineyard in I Kings to teach us about the Ideal Kingdom of God in Jesus, teh Good Shepherd.
Scripture Lesson: I Kings 21:1-26
I. Idolatry is not a victimless crime/sin
II. Background in I Kings 20 and 21
III. Ideal Kingdom of God, under David & Solomon
IV. Ahab (the Wolf) & Jesus (the Good Shepherd)
V. Elijah the Prophet - on the Case, Champion for Neighbor
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September 27th, 2009 - A Good Witness
Pastor Morris Ledbetter preaches on the characteristics of a Good Christian witness.
Scripture:Mark 9: 38-50
I Passionate
II. Perceptive
III. Prudent
IV. Persevering
V. Purified
VI. Preserved
VII. Peaceful
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October 4th, 2009 - A Table in the Presence of Enemies - World Communion
World Communion Sunday - Pastor Norm Steen preaches a sermon entitled, "A Table in the Presence of Enemies" using the scripture passage II Kings 6:8-23. Elisha and the Kings of Israel and Damascus still serve as an example of how to handle conflict in the Christian way.
Scripture Passages: II Kings 6: 8-23
I. Fear Not! For those who are with us are more than those who are with them.
II. Do not kill them! Set bread & water before them.
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October 18th, 2009 - The Word of the Lord is the Word of Life
Pastor Norm Steen preaches on the story of Elisha's healing of a young boy. This boy was born to a previously barren woman then died at an early age - God performed a miracle to bring the boy back to life and back to his mother.
Scripture Passage: II Kings 4: 8-37
I. The Grim Background - Ahab's Culture of Despotism & Debt
II. Elisha is about Life, God's Economy of Life
III. A "great" Mom
A.) She cares about God's Word and the Prophet who speaks it
B.) Faith in the midst of bitterness - holding God & the Prophet to account
IV. The Horror of the child's death
V. The Healing technique - Prayer
VI. The Reunion of the mother and child
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