| 2Chronicles 20:12-15 | Jehoshaphat and the Moabites | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
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| Let God Arise! Prayer Guide - Spiritual Warfare Series, #5: What would you consider one of the most pervasive signs of the demonic in our 21st century societies today? In my judgment, unrestrained fear in all of its various forms and modes is one of the enemy’s most effective weapons, that preys on the minds, hearts, and consciences of millions of human beings today. |
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| 1Peter 1:3-9 | The Inheritance to Come | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Our Living Hope | |
| During this Eastertide season we ponder the miracle and blessing of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through his mighty resurrection power we have been born again to a living hope, and claim an inheritance that cannot perish, will never spoil, and won |
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| Matthew 28:1-10 | He Is Not Here: Christ Has Risen! | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Easter | |
| This Easter celebration we stand with the women at the tomb, with astonishment and joy, at the word of the angel and the witness of the empty tomb. The same Jesus who was betrayed, maligned, unjustly tried, and brutally crucified is now alive. This same Jesus is Lord and Christ, and is no longer in the tomb. Having destroyed death and defeated our foes through Calvary |
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| Philippians 2:5-11 | The Humiliation of the Son | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Palm Sunday | |
| On this Palm Sunday, we view the Nazarene with awe and wonder: as Son of God, equal with God in essence and glory, he empties himself, takes on the form of a servant, and is made in our likeness. As a human being, in contrast to Adam |
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| John 11:1-45 | The Resurrection Who Is a Person | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Jesus the Resurrection | |
| As at the tomb of Lazarus, during this Lenten season we affirm with Martha that in Jesus of Nazareth the Age to Come has come to the world. For those who believe, the resurrection is not merely an idea or a future event in history. For us, the resurrection is a person |
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| John 9:1-41 | That the Blind Might See | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Light of the World | |
| As we ponder the life and works of Jesus on his journey toward the Cross, we come to see his purpose for coming into the world. He who is the Light of the world has come into it in order that those who are blind might come to see, and those who see might be made blind. Only in his light do we see light, and only in his sight can we come to see things as they really are. Only when we admit our blindness can his grace and life enable us through his Spirit to see. May God grant us the humility and lowliness to readily admit our neediness and brokenness before him, for only in our weakness is his strength truly experienced and felt. Are you blind, or do you claim to see? |
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| 1Samuel 17:45-47 | God's Power | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
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| Let God Arise! Prayer Guide - Spiritual Warfare Series, #4: In light of all the horrific things happening in our world today–the widespread oppression, inequity, misery, and tragedy–the constant question of a postmodern age natters on. If God is almighty, loving, and aware, then why is the world in such horrible shape? |
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| John 4:5-42 | Come, Drink the Living Water | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Christ Our Sustainer | |
| Everyone who journeys truly with Jesus to the Cross during this Season of Lent comes to feel their neediness and brokenness before him. Like the Samaritan woman, the Lord confronts us with the truth of our past, but he always seems to transcend our history with the promise of living water that can refresh our thirst and bring an end to our emptiness. Let us affirm the truth that One who knows us best still beckons us to come to him, nonetheless. Let us come to him in meekness, and drink the living water that he alone can provide. Come now, come and drink. |
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| John 3:1-17 | The Matchless Love of God | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | God's Love | |
| As we journey with Christ to the Cross during this Season of Lent, let us pause and ponder the matchless love of God in Christ |
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| Matthew 4:1-11 | Lessons for the Journey to the Cross | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | The Cross | |
| As we begin this Season of Lent, we recognize how completely our Lord associated with us in his temptations and trials on his journey to the Cross. Like our own, Jesus |
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| Matthew 17:1-9 | Seeing Him As He Really Is | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | The Transfiguration | |
| As we celebrate the Transfiguration of Christ during this Season of Epiphany, let us joyfully affirm that the humble Jesus of Nazareth is truly in fact the divine Son of the Living God. As one obedient to his Father, our Lord humbled himself for the sake of revealing the Father |
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| 1Samuel 17:45-47 | The Call of God | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
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| Let God Arise! Prayer Guide - Spiritual Warfare Series, #3: How many of us have been taught from early on in our Christian life that God’s call is dependent on our strength, wisdom, preparation, and ability? How many times have you personally overlooked God’s anointed because they did not seem to look right, talk right, or come from the proper background? How often have we been impressed based on outward features and not inward unction? How easy has it been for us to ignore the “wallflower” types in order to affirm that “like-able” standing before us? In the end, what we think isn’t really what’s most important. |
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| Matthew 4:12-25 | And We Beheld His Glory | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Christ's Glory | |
| During the Season of Epiphany, we reflect on the Incarnation, i.e., the appearing of Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. Through his proclamation and preaching of the Kingdom, his call of the disciples to witness and service, and through his healing ministry, God |
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| Introduction to The Urban Ministry Institute | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | TUMI | |
| An orientation video that explains the rationale and passion behaind the Institute, and the opportunity TUMI training offers to emerging urban leaders today. |
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| History of World Impact and TUMI | Rev. Don Allsman | |
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| An informative presentation that covers the history of World Impact, its growing vision from evangelism, to discipleship and social justice ministry, to church planting, and to leadership development through the Institute. |
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| Isaiah 49:1-7 | That the People Might See | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Gentile Salvation | |
| During the Season of Epiphany, we celebrate the light for the nations that our triune God has made know to us in the person and work of Jesus. Through his words and works, God has penetrated our darkness, confessing again that he desires light to shine through the darkness of our lives. Now, through faith in Jesus, we can see clearly God |
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| Matthew 3:13-17 | Gaining Audience through the Son | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Christ's Mediation | |
| During the Season of Epiphany, we affirm Jesus |
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| Matthew 2:1-12 | The Revelation and the Offering | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Epiphany Season | |
| As we celebrate the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, let us never forget that God reveals the glory of his Son to those who are prepared, and humble, even to those who are counted as unworthy and inappropriate by the world. Even Gentiles can encounter the Son, if they only are faithful to seek him. |
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| Joshua 5:13-15 | Captain of the Lord's Army | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
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| Let God Arise! Prayer Guide - Spiritual Warfare Series, #2: God never backs down from a fight. The entirety of Scripture outlines God’s commitment to end the chaos and evil which tragically occurred when our first human parents rebelled against his good creation and will. From the Garden of God to the City of Gold, the Bible tells the tale that God is waging war against the maniacal forces that ravage the earth, deceive the nations, and fuel the viciousness that has caused such war, famine, oppression, and misery throughout human history. God is a warrior. |
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| Matthew 2:13-23 | Welcome to the Family | Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis | |
| | Christmas Season | |
| During this Christmastide, we reflect on the mystery of the incarnate Son of God, Jesus, who recast and fulfilled the story of Israel, and demonstrated the goodness of God by residing in Nazareth. Wonder of wonders, the maker of the worlds, the Lord of all, the Messiah of Israel is raised and reared in a lowly Galilean village called Nazareth |
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