If you are reading the Gospels with the words of Jesus printed in red, there is one place where the red ink virtually disappears: When Jesus is on trial before Pilate, Herod, and the Sanhedrin. There's an important lesson here for us.

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This clip was from a sermon entitled The Essential Confession. The Scripture I reference in this clip is Matthew 16:24-27.

I allude to three related blog posts:

• The point of the Gospel
• Eloquent silence
• Should Christians debate?

My book When Sheep Bite addresses some biblical responses to the attacks that come our way. I encourage you to check it out.

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A true-life story that reads like a fictional crime story. Check out my book review of "Night of the Assassins."

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Temptation isn't sin, but it's an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to help us overcome temptation's pull, just as He helped Jesus when He was tempted.

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When some sort of chemical or toxin is spilled in the environment it doesn't just stay put, it spreads, corrupting everything around it. The same principle is true in our organizations—toxic behaviors that are allowed to fester will spread until they consume your entire team. So put on your hazmat suit and join Greg and me as we address common toxic behaviors and offer strategies on how to root them out before they can take hold.

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There is a once-in-the-Bible word used in the New Testament, but it's a longing that is seen all throughout the Scripture—a desire for a place of eternal rest in God's presence.

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The Holy Spirit wants to develop the mind of Christ within us. With this mind, our lives will be transformed and we will be empowered to be His witnesses.

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Here are all of the verses in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49612621

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It's amazing to think that the way I pray could result in Jesus saying, "Amen" at the end of my prayer!

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Your daily race, run in the perfection of Jesus, matters!

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