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Obscure Heroes

August 04, 2019

Nate Rector

Nathan

Nathan was a prophet who was given the terrifying task of speaking truth to power. He stands as an example of faithfulness and courage even to this day. What can we learn from this tremendous example of faithfulness and courage?

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Hebrews 11

08/25/19 | Nate Rector
As we finish up our summer series, we take a look at a passage with perhaps the most obscure heroes in the Bible, Hebrews chapter 11.
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Josiah

08/18/19 | Kyle Tolbert
This week we dive into the story of Josiah, one of the only good kings and the youngest king of Israel. What can we learn from this fascinating figure?
Jesus Father Faith Scripture Worship Love Salvation Hope History Joy Repentance Community Mercy Leadership Israelites Discipleship Mission Covenant Eternity Perspective Idolatry Exile Prayer Obedience

Rahab

08/11/19 | Nate Rector
Rahab was a foreign woman caught up in a life of hopelessness and sin. She was a broken thing that God used to create beauty and he can do the same with us.
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Nathan

08/04/19 | Nate Rector Currently Watching
Nathan was a prophet who was given the terrifying task of speaking truth to power. He stands as an example of faithfulness and courage even to this day. What can we learn from this tremendous example of faithfulness and courage?
Grace Sin Forgiveness Trust Repentance Confrontation Courage Community Friendship Leadership Influence Truth Support David Integrity Accountability Boundaries Heroes Prophet Nathan

Eli

07/28/19 | Nate Rector
In part 4 of our series, we look at the story of Eli, who stands as a shining example in scripture of faith in the face of tragedy.
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Namaan

07/21/19 | Nate Rector
In our third week of Obscure Heroes, we take a look at the story of Namaan getting healed of leprosy and ask the question, How is this healing relevant to us in 2019?
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Deborah

07/14/19 | Nate Rector
In week 2 of Obscure Heroes, we explore Deborahs story. What can we learn from her life and leadership that can help us with ours?
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Gamaliel

07/07/19 | Doug Bergeson
This week we launch our new series Obscure Heroes by diving into the story of Pauls mentor, Gamaliel, whose wisdom and insight remind us that God is true to his word always and will do what he promised to do.
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