The teachings of Jesus help us see that the kingdom of God has its own culture and worldview. As citizens of the kingdom, we have a way of viewing and thinking about life that is vastly different than most of the cultures of the world. In this episode, we will look at some of those differences when it comes to the values of greatness, family, possessions and love. Scriptures covered: Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:38-48.

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Alex was born with cerebral palsy, a disease that has left her with the inability to walk without aid. Despite this struggle, she has grown into a young woman of great faith. Wanting to help others who face this and other difficult situations, Alex freely shares about her struggle with being bullied, how she copes with her disease, how she came to faith in Jesus, her ministry to children and her love of horses. In listening to Alex, you will hear many helpful points of wisdom whether you are the one who is struggling or the parent of someone who is.

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Much of Jesus' teaching centered around the kingdom of God, the kingdom of heaven. So what does it mean then, to be a part this kingdom? Several things: 1) We have king, namely Jesus. 2) We have a Father, namely God. 3) We have a common culture, a common world view. As just one example, we look at how the way we think about our possessions in the kingdom of Christ is radically different than the way the people of the world look at them.

Scriptures covered: Luke 23:1-4. John 18:28-38. Galatians 2:20. Ephesians 5:1-3. Hebrews 5:8-9. Matthew 13:41-43. Luke 12:33-34. Acts 2:44-45. Acts 4:32-35. Ephesians 4:28.

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For many of us who live in the America, including those of us who call ourselves Christians, the answer to this question is an enthusiastic "Yes!" That, however, is a problem, a HUGE problem. Because the answer to the question, "Which is the greatest nation?", as we will see in today's video, is the Kingdom of God, and it isn't even close. So today we will look at the kingdom of heaven as compared to the United States. We will also answer the question of why U.S. citizens believe America is the greatest. Finally, we will look at some key warning signs that America has become an idol in our heart.
Verses covered:
Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 (The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares).
Matthew 25:31-46 (Judgment Day).
Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 (About the new body citizens of the kingdom will receive).
Ephesians 4:28 (an example of the Kingdom dream as opposed to the American dream).

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"Why should I keep living?" At a very young age, Izaac couldn't find a good enough answer to that very daunting question. Overwhelmed by the demands of school and the expectations he placed upon himself, Izaac decided to end it all by jumping from the third-story stairwell of his school. Though he came narrowly close to death, by God's grace he survived. Since that time, he has been learning of and embracing the love God and Christ have for him. He eagerly shares his story now in the hopes that you might do the same.

Note: This content has been marked explicit because of the subject matter.
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We continue finding answers to the question of whether or not engaging in sexual acts with those of the same gender is acceptable in God's sight. More importantly, we look at the story of a woman of sinful reputation who, despite the scorn of the people around here, went to Jesus in her brokenness. What we will see is the profound love and mercy of the Son of God for any who come to Him in faith. Scriptures covered: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20, Romans 1:18-32, Luke 7:36-50.

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We end our series on God and same-sex-attraction by wrestling with some of the tougher questions surrounding it, especially, "Why would God make someone gay if He doesn't want that person to act on that desire?" But first, we take a look at how Jesus had compassion on a woman caught in adultery - a sin that, like homosexuality, was punishable by death in the Law of Moses. Scriptures covered: John 8:1-11. Leviticus 20:9-16. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Titus 2:11-14. Luke 9:23-26.

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We continue to look at one of the most emotionally charged subjects of our time by looking more at the concept of having the desire to do something as opposed to actually doing it. We then talk about the context in which God wants the sexual relationship to take place - marriage, versus the contexts of adultery and other forms of sexual immorality (aka fornication). In looking at marriage, we see how Jesus confirms that marriage is between a man and a woman. Finally, we begin our look at how, yes, homosexuality is a sin that can keep us out of God's kingdom, but it is also a sin for which we can be forgiven and washed clean.

Scriptures covered: Proverbs 6:16-19. Hebrews 4:14-16. Hebrews 13:4. Genesis 2:18-25. Mark 10:1-12. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.

Lastly, in the first video in this series, I apologized for cruelness and meanness on the part of Christians. I realized, though, that another apology was needed, one on behalf of myself for not standing against such actions. It is in asking forgiveness of my and our complacency that we begin this video.

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