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Go to John 10:7-11

Go to Mark 10:35-45

Go to Luke 4:16-30

Go to  1 J ohn 2:28-3:10

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Ephesians 5:1-2

Colossians 1:1-14

Sunday August 11, 2024- On this Baptism Sunday at LLBC we'll hear back-to-back commands of Jesus: one called the Golden Rule, and one about the Narrow Gate. The Law and the Prophets teach us simply to "do unto others as we wish they would do to us" … and we all fail such a simple command! But God holds out to us a simple choice, to follow Him through a narrow gate on the hard path that leads to life … will we accept this simple call? Thanks for joining us in Matthew 7:12-14!

Many of us have been so let down in the past that we've stopped asking, seeking, or knocking. Instead, we become content, complacent, and we make do without hoping for more. But in Matthew 7:7-11 Jesus revives our hopes in our Father in heaven Who gives good gifts to His children! If God wants us to ask for the things that please Him … will you?

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People who have problems with trust don't trust people who are very trustworthy––with a proven track record, and who display deep care for us. But don't let your anxiety from day to day get the best of you! We have every reason to trust God and seek His kingdom first! Let's reflect with Jesus on the Father's goodness in creation in Matthew 6:25-34 so we can renew our trust in Him. 

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We can't have it both ways. Someone, or something, is steering your heart today, and it will come out on top when your desires conflict. Is it anxiety about having enough? Is it shame that can't be exposed? Is it power to prove you're good enough in someone's eyes? Is it trust that God's ways are always right? Join us in Matthew 6:24 as Jesus calls out the competing masters for our lives--and calls us to let Him be all in all. 

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As you prepare for this Sunday, pay attention to your eyes. When do your eyes "light up"? When do they grow dark? Your eyes reflect the attitude of your heart––and Jesus wants your eyes to fill your whole body with light, not with darkness. Thanks to Troy Meissner for preaching this Sunday as we hear Jesus' words to us in Matthew 6:22-23!

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.Whatever treasure we have here, it needs protection: rust-proof paint, combination locks, burglar alarms, and even security guards. But when we treasure what God treasures, no one and nothing can take it away! And our hearts are secure when our treasures are secure. Join us as Jesus teaches us to set our hearts on what's protected the best in Matthew 6:19-21. 

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We feel good about giving to the needy--even when it's hard. We feel closer to God when we pray--even when it's hard! And when we fast … and it's hard … many of us don't see the point, and many of us give up! But when we realize the benefits of fasting to our walk with God, we stop getting mopey about it – in fact, we get excited to welcome God's work in us! Join us for a new perspective on fasting as we hear Jesus' words to us, His followers, in Matthew 6:16-18.

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Jesus expects us to pray! But there are ways to pray that don't match up with who God is. He doesn't need you to be obnoxious in order to hear you; He doesn't need you to pressure Him or spam Him with the amount of your "calls." Join us with Jesus in Matthew 6:5-8 to learn how not to pray as well as how to pray.

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COWBOY CHURCH NOTICE: This livestream will start at 9am Central on June 2, not 10am! Jesus dives into three "religious" actions we should be doing … but not for other people to see them! When we lose sight of God's rewards, we tend to trade them away for social rewards, and that's always a bad trade. Join us in Matthew 6:1-4, continuing in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, as we learn how to give to the poor like God wants us to. 

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Live Sunday May 26, 2024 (see above). When you lead your family to do something different, your kids will ask, "Why are we doing this?" Let your kids find answers when you lead them to follow Jesus! Every generation of parents gets to point their kids to the living hope we've found in the gospel. Join us in Deuteronomy 6:20-25 as we remember together what our God has done for us!

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When life is hard, we tend to cry out to God. But when life is good, we tend to ignore God and forget about Him! As we look ahead with our graduates this Sunday, how will we prepare to resist the pull of other goals and gods that call us to worship them? Join us in Deuteronomy 6:10-19 as we renew our commitment to serve the Lord, no matter what goes right!

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Happy Mother's Day! God's forever plan for us to love Him with all that we are involves parents more than priests and pastors. When God gave the Greatest Commandment, He commanded us to teach it to our children, to weave it throughout our lives every day. Join us in Deuteronomy 6:6-9 to learn how moms, and dads, and caring adults in the family of God make fervent and obedient disciples––beginning at home. 

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Let's cut through the noise: what is the most important thing that God wants us to do? What does JESUS say that we should put first in our lives? We'll get back to the fundamentals this morning as we read Mark 12:28-34 to find what it looks like to love the LORD our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength--and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

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Before we worshiped God, we all worshiped something--perhaps a number of things. But putting our trust in Jesus means putting all those other "gods" to death, never to compete with the God Who knows us, speaks to us, and saves us! Join us in Deuteronomy 5:1-7 as we start in on the Ten Commandments together: God's Law of Love for us to follow.

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Other gods competing for the LORD our God's worship: obviously bad. Other gods posing as the LORD our God for our worship: sneakily bad! As we dwell on the second of the Ten Commandments, in Deuteronomy 5:8-10, may the LORD reveal to us what idolatry means in our modern world so we can see and worship God for Who He is, not what we want Him to be.

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Taking God's name in vain is so much more than cleaning up our vocabulary of curse words! What do you pray for "in Jesus' name"? What claims do you make in telling people, "this is what God says," about politics, education, or other areas of public life? Let us hallow God's name (and what does "hallow" even mean?) as we consider God's third commandment of the Ten in Deuteronomy 5:11.

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Almost everyone agrees with the last six commandments: even if they aren't Christian, and even if they don't keep them! And Christians all affirm how important the first three commandments are for loving the LORD our God with all that we are! But why are so many so ready to cut the list to Nine Commandments and get rid of this one--instead of seeing it as a weekly gospel witness? Join us in Deuteronomy 5:12-15 as we go deeper into loving God with the rhythm of our lives!

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"Honor your father and your mother" is God's fifth commandment, and for many, it makes sense. For others, it feels impossible. Everyone wishes their parents were wise, understanding, and overflowing with love, and we hope to be so for our children!. But how do you honor parents who have turned away from God? Or parents who failed to love you well? Our series through the Ten Commandments continues in Deuteronomy 5:16--and we're glad you're joining us in hearing and following God's Word.

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From two short words, "Don't murder," comes an ocean of insight into what it means to love–or hate–your neighbor. Do we love to see others thrive? Even our enemies? Or do we keep on the path of hatred: from insults to murder, from threats to death? There's lots packed into Deuteronomy 5:17 as we listen to the Author of Life speak to us from His Word!

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God could have called out a lot of ways people get off course sexually, but the seventh commandment highlights one: "You shall not commit adultery." Our faithfulness to our vows between a husband and wife uniquely mirrors and displays that beautiful, exclusive devotion between every Christian and the LORD our God! Join us this morning in Deuteronomy 5:18 as we celebrate the joy of faithfulness in marriage and renew our commitment to worship God alone.

Jen Wilkin writes, "Stealing 'helps' the individual at the expense of the community." Following the life of Jesus instead--Jesus, Who set aside His glory and gave up His life for us--transforms us from takers into givers! How will we let the Holy Spirit transform us into those who give back … and who keep on giving? Join us today in Deuteronomy 5:19 as we allow God's Law of Love to make us a generous people.

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Tons of technology today centers on the ability to tell what's true: high-definition cameras to see exactly what happened, audio recordings to note just what someone said. But when the cameras are off and recorders are stopped, how reliable is your witness? Join us in Deuteronomy 5:20 as we learn to follow our God Who is the Truth.

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Many of the commandments to love our neighbor are obvious: you see murder and adultery, you hear false witness. But the final commandment of the Ten forces us to acknowledge that our inner desires are where these other sins took root before they bore fruit. Join us in Deuteronomy 5:21 this Sunday, and let's yield even our very desires to God so He will reign in everything that we love.

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Did you know that Jesus thought the Ten Commandments were really important? In fact, He said that anyone who relaxed the smallest bit of it and taught others to do the same would be called the least in His kingdom! He didn't come to cancel out the commandments: He came to obey them, to reveal the heart that made them, and to follow through on the biggest plan behind them. Join us this Palm Sunday in Matthew 5:17-20 as we hear Jesus' heart for His Law and find our place in His story.

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HE IS RISEN! Happy Easter to everyone! We're so glad that you're joining us to worship Jesus, Who died and rose again––fulfilling just what the Old Testament said He would do. Surprised? Read the Easter story with us in Luke 24:44-49 … and find what Jesus says it's up to us to do next! 

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