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Sermons for “Jesus Christ“
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July 24 2022
Series: The Bible in 16 Verses
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May 29 2022
Series: Ephesians
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Jesus Christ , Satan & Demons , Spiritual Warfare
Book: Ephesians
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
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April 10 2022
Series: Ephesians
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July 25 2021
Series: Stories in Stained Glass
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July 4 2021
Series: Parables: Uncovering Good News
Speaker: Ben Johnson
Topic: Jesus Christ , Kingdom of God
Book: Matthew
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
This week we’ll continue our series on the parables of Jesus with a look at…
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June 27 2021
Series: Parables: Uncovering Good News
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Father , Jesus Christ , Prayer
Book: Luke
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
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April 18 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
How the finality of Jesus’ atoning work changes everything about how we relate to God.…
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March 21 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Jesus Christ , Law , Religion
Book: Hebrews
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
Do you ever really wonder what happened at the moment that Jesus died? Exactly what…
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March 14 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
How an obscure Old Testament figure in Genesis, turns out to be a foreshadow of…
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March 14 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
In this sermon we look at an extremely obscure figure named Melchizedek. Why is he…
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February 21 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
How Jesus is able to intercede for us.
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February 14 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
What does “rest” mean for the author of Hebrews?
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January 31 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
There is a lot of talk with this year’s Super Bowl about who is the…
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January 31 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
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January 24 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
The great news this week is that Jesus, having gone through the very same things,…
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January 17 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
This sermon looks at Hebrews 2:1-9 and discovers how Jesus Christ is the anchor for…
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January 17 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Biblical Storyline , Biblical Theology , Jesus Christ
Book: Hebrews
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
With all the craziness in our world right now, what is that centers us, that…
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January 10 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
The book of Hebrews was written to a people experiencing pain, needing endurance, and needing…
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January 10 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
An in-depth look at why Jesus is superior to the angels.
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January 10 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Biblical Theology , Jesus Christ
Book: Matthew
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
The book of Hebrews was written to a people experiencing pain, needing endurance, and needing…
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January 3 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
This week we will start with an intro to the study as well as look…
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January 3 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
This week we will start with an intro to the study as well as look…
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January 3 2021
Series: Jesus is Greater: Hebrews
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Biblical Theology , Jesus Christ
Book: Hebrews
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
This week we will start with an intro to the study as well as look…
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November 15 2020
Series: The Gospel Changes Everything
In an age of “expressive individualism”, we as followers of Christ must remember that we…
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September 27 2020
Series: The Gospel Changes Everything
Are you fed up and frustrated with the way things are going in our world?…
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August 23 2020
Series: Second Peter: Growing in Grace
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Jesus Christ , Restoration
Book: 2 Peter
Location: Heights - Columbia Heights
Why we can be confident that Jesus will return.
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August 2 2020
Series: Second Peter: Growing in Grace
Who is the apostle Peter? What’s his story? What’s motivated him to write this letter?…
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July 26 2020
Series: Psalms
1 Samuel 23 & 26 give the backstory for Psalm 54 which chronicle when David…
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July 26 2020
Series: Psalms
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July 5 2020
Series: Psalms
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June 7 2020
Series: Psalms
How does Jesus being forsaken by the Father help us when we feel like we…
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May 10 2020
Series: Psalms
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Lordship of God
Book: Psalm
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
The importance of reading the Psalms through the lens of the New Testament (Reading the…
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May 3 2020
Series: Journey of Job
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May 3 2020
Series: Journey of Job
How does God bring comfort to us and then through us?
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January 26 2020
Series: Hope Community Church in 2020
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December 15 2019
Series: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
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December 1 2019
Series: The Cry of the Soul of Nehemiah
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Covenant , Jesus Christ
Book: Nehemiah
Location: Lowertown - Saint Paul
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December 1 2019
Series: The Cry of the Soul of Nehemiah
Nehemiah confronts the Israelites about interracial marriage. Is this ethnocentric, or is this theo-centric?
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September 22 2019
Series: The Cry of the Soul of Nehemiah
This sermon examines similarities and critical differences between how Nehemiah was sent by God and…
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April 28 2019
Series: Between Two Worlds
In this sermon, we examine a difficult passage that includes a reference to “the spirits…
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April 14 2019
Series: Between Two Worlds
The connection between Saul & David and Peter & Christ.
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October 7 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
What does it mean to be OK in Jesus? Are you OK in Jesus?
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October 7 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
Gospel Application Are you OK in Jesus? Do you believe Jesus is who he said…
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September 30 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
Speaker: Brian Silver
Topic: Body of Christ , Jesus Christ
Book: John
Location: Lowertown - Saint Paul
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September 30 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
Gospel implications of being “in Christ” This theology is absolutely life-changing! You are not alone…
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September 23 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Salvation , Sanctification
Book: Romans
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What does it mean to be justified by faith in Christ?
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September 23 2018
Series: I'm Ok in Jesus
Speaker: Brian Silver
Topic: Jesus Christ , Restoration , Salvation
Book: Romans
Location: Lowertown - Saint Paul
Gospel Application Have you recognized your need for a savior? Praise God he has given…
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September 9 2018
Questions to consider Are you basking in the gospel according to Moses, which displays the…
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February 11 2018
God appoints Moses to do his work.
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January 14 2018
Series: Pastor's Open Mic
Who was Melchizedek and why does it matter to us today? Gospel Application Do you…
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October 1 2017
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Salvation
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Sola Christus means “Christ Alone”. What did the reformers of the Protestant Reformation mean when…
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July 9 2017
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Relationships
Book: Colossians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Paul closes his letter to the Colossians with final greetings and last instructions for the…
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April 23 2017
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Superiority of God
Book: Colossians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Often, we can forget the fact that we have been united with Christ and are…
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March 5 2017
Speaker: Brian Silver
Topic: Heaven & Hell , Jesus Christ , New Creation
Book: Colossians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
In Christ, all the fulness of God was pleased to dwell in order to reconcile…
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February 26 2017
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Church Leadership , Jesus Christ , Sovereignty
Book: Colossians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus Christ is described as the head of the church, therefore, makes sense to ask…
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February 19 2017
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Superiority of God
Book: Colossians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus is the firstborn over all creation and reigns supreme. Before him, all things hold…
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October 9 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Atonement , Easter , Jesus Christ , New Creation
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What is the theological importance of the resurrection of Jesus? Proves Jesus is the Christ…
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September 25 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Even on the cross he is mocked by one…
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September 4 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , Religion
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus is put on religious trial. What significance does the humiliation and trial of Jesus…
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August 14 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Brian Silver
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , Justice , Restoration , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus goes out to pray on the Mount of Olives and asks the disciples to…
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July 31 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Tim Johnson
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , Justice , Restoration , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus has a passover meal with the disciples, but gives it new meaning.
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July 24 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Satan & Demons , Sin
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Seven misconceptions about the devil and Judas’ betrayal of Jesus.
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June 19 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Tim Johnson
Topic: Jesus Christ , Politics , Sin , Suffering
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus is asked about paying taxes, but the question is a trap.
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June 5 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Lordship of God , Worship
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem after having set his face towards it earlier in Luke.…
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May 15 2016
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Jesus heals a blind man because of his faith in asking.
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March 27 2016
Series: Easter & Good Friday Messages
A yearly special message for Easter Sunday.
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December 27 2015
Series: A Mythbusters Christmas
Speaker: Jon Neal
Topic: Jesus Christ , Missions , Sovereignty , Superiority of God
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Where did the title “King of the Jews” come from?
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December 20 2015
Series: A Mythbusters Christmas
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Christmas , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: 1 John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What does it mean to be human according to Scripture? Did Jesus match that definition?…
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December 13 2015
Series: A Mythbusters Christmas
What are the characteristics of divinity as described in the Bible? Are those characteristics also…
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July 26 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Drew Zuehlke
Topic: Identity , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
When we know the identity of Jesus, we find the identity of ourselves. In this…
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July 19 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Identity , Jesus Christ , Lordship of God
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What is significance of Jesus fulfilling the role of Messiah? Who do you say Jesus…
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May 31 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Tim Johnson
Topic: Discipleship , Jesus Christ , Sin
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus gives the parables of the four soils. How does the Old Testament give us…
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May 17 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
It may often be the case that we look to Jesus just to confirm our…
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February 1 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Jesus begins his public ministry by proclaiming the words of the prophet Isaiah are fulfilled…
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January 25 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , Killing Sin , Satan & Demons , Sin
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus spends forty days in the wilderness and he becomes hungry. Satan chooses this moment…
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January 18 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Biblical Storyline , Jesus Christ , Sin
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Luke’s genealogy of Jesus works to demonstrate that Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist was…
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January 4 2015
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Sean McVenes
Topic: Father , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
An account of Jesus as a youth spending time in his father’s temple. Mary treasures…
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December 28 2014
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Bryan Freeman
Topic: Holy Spirit , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Simeon and Anna rejoice after meting Jesus, the promised Messiah.
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December 14 2014
Series: The Gospel of Luke
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Christmas , Jesus Christ
Book: Luke
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
The age-old Christmas story, the birth of the savior of the world, Jesus Christ, as…
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August 31 2014
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Authority , Jesus Christ , Killing Sin , The Cross/Gospel
Book: 1 Peter
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Since sin no longer has authority over the Christian, what then do we do?
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February 23 2014
Series: Miscellaneous
Speaker: Steve Treichler , William Berg
Topic: Church , Church History , Church Planting , Faith , Jesus Christ
Book: Psalm
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
hope community church, hope east, augustana lutheran, william berg, witness, evangelism, age, old, wisdom, stained…
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December 15 2013
Series: Joy to the World
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August 25 2013
Series: No One Else Gets to be Jesus
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Authority , Father , Jesus Christ , Lordship of God , New Creation
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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May 12 2013
Series: Esther: A Reversal of Fortunes
The ascension of Mordecai, Esther’s appeal for her people, and King Xerxes’ response.
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March 3 2013
Series: Pastor's Open Mic
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Restoration
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
The danger of making a Jesus in your own mind.
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July 15 2012
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Identity , Jesus Christ , Superiority of God
Book: 2 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Who are you giving spiritual authority to in your life?
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December 25 2011
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Missions , Sovereignty , Superiority of God
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
A sermon that walks us through the Bible to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
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December 18 2011
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Christmas , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
A sermon on the Virgin Mary…and Ralphie from A Christmas Story.
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September 11 2011
Series: Where Are We Going?
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Galatians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
We unveil a new logo and reiterate our distinctives of being Christ-focused, gospel-driven, mission-minded, leadership…
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December 26 2010
Series: The Gospel
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Humility , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: Philippians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What is does it mean that God humbled himself and became human? Gospel Application: 1)…
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November 21 2010
Series: The Gospel
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ
Book: 2 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Pastor Steve Treichler how Christ is also our example, specifically how we was our example…
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October 10 2010
Series: The Gospel
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Romans
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
The beauty of the gospel is that often it can be explained relatively simply. However,…
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July 4 2010
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May 16 2010
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November 22 2009
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Love
Book: 1 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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September 27 2009
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Biblical Theology , Jesus Christ , Worship
Book: 1 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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March 15 2009
Speaker: Bryan Lair
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: 1 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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January 11 2009
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Lordship of God , Trinity
Book: Deuteronomy
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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October 26 2008
Series: God: An Introduction
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August 3 2008
Series: Pastor's Open Mic
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Atonement , Jesus Christ , Passover
Book: 1 Corinthians
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Communion is a meditation on the death of Jesus. Here are three things to remember…
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July 6 2008
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Killing Sin
Book: Romans
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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December 23 2007
Series: Miscellaneous
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July 29 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Easter , Jesus Christ , New Creation
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
What else did Jesus do after his resurrection?
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June 10 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Kingdom of God , Lordship of God , Suffering
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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June 3 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Church , Jesus Christ , Prayer , Relationships
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
On the night of his arrest, Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. What did…
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March 4 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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February 4 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Authority , Jesus Christ , Superiority of God , Worship
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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January 28 2007
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Suffering , Superiority of God , Worship
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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December 24 2006
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Sovereignty , Worship
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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December 3 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Sovereignty
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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November 26 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Cor Chmieleski
Topic: Father , Jesus Christ , Spiritual Disciplines
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus is the good shepherd, but are we listening to him?
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October 15 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Religion , Trinity
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus makes perhaps his boldest claim of divinity while talking with the religious leaders.
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September 10 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Idolatry , Jesus Christ , Legalism & License , Lust
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Jesus claims to to be the light of the world while being questioned by religious…
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July 30 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Suffering
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
Many of Jesus disciples leave Jesus after a difficult teaching. How do do we respond…
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July 16 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Jesus identity is questioned by religious leaders after he said “I am the bread of…
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June 18 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
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April 30 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
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February 19 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Discipleship , Friendship , Jesus Christ , Love , Repentance
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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January 15 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
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January 8 2006
Series: The Gospel of John
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November 6 2005
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Faith , Jesus Christ , Salvation
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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October 23 2005
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Happiness , Jesus Christ
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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October 16 2005
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Creation , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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October 9 2005
Series: The Gospel of John
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September 25 2005
Series: The Gospel of John
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Bible , Friendship , Jesus Christ
Book: John
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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June 26 2005
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Chris Wachter
Topic: Jesus Christ , The Cross/Gospel
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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April 18 2004
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Authority , Evangelism , Jesus Christ
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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December 21 2003
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Biblical Storyline , Holy Spirit , Jesus Christ , Trinity
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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November 16 2003
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Biblical Storyline , Discipleship , Jesus Christ
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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November 9 2003
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Biblical Storyline , Hermeneutics , Jesus Christ
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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November 2 2003
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Relationships
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis
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October 26 2003
Series: Acts: The Church on Fire
Speaker: Steve Treichler
Topic: Jesus Christ , Relationships
Book: Acts
Location: Downtown - Minneapolis