John Copper

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

Duration: 56 mins 7 secs

These for verses can be life-changing, if a person will do them. Here Paul sets out a series of commands that, if they are diligently followed, have the potential to change a life.

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Jude 1:8-13 The Consequence and Fate of False Teachers

Sun, Oct 10, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Jude 1:8-13 & 2 Peter 2:4-19

Series: Jude

Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 8 secs

Those cursed false teachers in the church. Why do they insist on adding or subtracting from the simplicity of the gospel message? Jude describes the consequences of, and destination of certain false teachers.

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2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Understanding Our Calling

Sun, Oct 10, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 44 mins 57 secs

False teachers were the bane of Paul's life. They followed him everywhere and generally made life more difficult for him than necessary. I this passage, Paul tries to explain the scope of his God-apportioned ministry, and to get the false teachers ou of the way.

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Colossians 2:16-23 The Necessity for Religious Rituals?

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 2:16-23

Series: Colossians

Duration: 56 mins 30 secs

In this section Paul discusses the role of religious rituals. While rituals have their place in a worship service, or in a relationship with Jesus, they have no merit in salvation.

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2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Destroying Strongholds

Sun, Oct 03, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 36 mins 11 secs

Many people pray for God to destroy a stronghold, or strongholds either in their life or in society. Paul has a little different take on it; let's examine how Paul destroys the strongholds.

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Jude 1:5-7 Against False Teachers

Sun, Oct 03, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Jude 1:5-7 & 2 Peter 2:4-8

Series: Jude

Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 16 secs

Jude wrote to warn the churches against false teachers sneaking into the church. Today, false teachers have taken Jude's words and concocted false teachings from them! Join us to learn how this happened.

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Colossians 2:9-15 Cancelling the Record of Debt

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 2:9-15

Series: Colossians

Duration: 55 mins 27 secs

Paul demonstrates that because Jesus is both fully God and fully man, He is able to bear the wrath of God against sin, and cancel the record of debt that is against those who trust in Him for the forgiveness of sins.

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Colossians2:6-8 Captivated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Colossians 2:6-8

Series: Colossians

Duration: 56 mins 19 secs

We are to "walk" in Christ, not being led captive by strange philosophies and empty/vain deceit. In this study we will dig a little deeper to discover what that means, and how we do it.

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Jude 1:1-4 The Faith Once Delivered To The Saints

Sun, Sep 19, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: Jude 1:1-4

Series: Jude

Duration: 1 hr 9 mins

Instead of writing a nice flowery sermon, like so many in America do today, Jude was compelled to write in defense of "the faith once delivered to the saints." This same doctrine is under attack in our culture today, and we need to hear this as much as Jude's audience did.

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2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15 The Joy of Giving

Sun, Sep 19, 2021

by John Copper

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15

Series: 2 Corinthians

Duration: 26 mins 52 secs

Paul sums up hie encouragement to finish their contributions for the saints in Judea and Jerusalem this way: "... for God loves a cheerful giver." We discuss here the actual joy of giving.

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