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God has a place of service for every Christian, and He has given a spiritual gift every Christian can use to benefit others in that place of service. If we fail to use our gifts, the body of Christ suffers. In this message we learn how to identify our gifts and how to put them to work.

Only God has the power needed to raise sinners from the dead and give them new life. Its a myth that humanity can contribute to salvation, and if believed, that lie has eternal consequences. Spiritual life comes only from God.

The Bible says that only Gods righteousness opens heavens doors. Thats why were deceived if we believe that God helps those who help themselves. We need the righteousness that comes from God alone.

In one sense its true: God helps those who help themselves. Hard work makes a difference. But when it comes to salvation, that saying is a lie. We cant add anything to the work thats already been done to secure our eternal future.

Many people think that God helps those who help themselves. But when it comes to salvation, we must understand what God really says. The truth is that we cant help ourselves. Only He can save.

Americans believe in the pursuit of happiness. Many think this pursuit means not pursuing the will of God. For them, happiness and the will of God are mutually exclusive. But thats not the case, and we need to address this common misconception.

Long-term financial gain is often short-circuited when investors go for short-term profits. The same is true in life. Going for immediate pleasures can short-circuit our potential to enjoy the overwhelming pleasures of God.

The good news: God wants you to experience pleasure. The bad news: many of us dont know what real pleasures are. Those who think sin opens pleasures door have no idea what satisfaction God wants to give His children.

Weve all been tempted to think that being a Christian means that we miss out on all the fun. Thats a complete lie, and we need to combat it, especially since even some Christians fall prey to this deception.

The problem of evil is perhaps the hardest issue facing theologians. Clearly, God could prevent evil, but He often doesnt. War and suffering must be part of His plan, even though He isnt the immediate cause of those events. How should we face these truths?

We all wrestle with the problem of evil. If God is in charge, why is there so much suffering? Asking these questions put us into some really deep waters. We must seek Gods wisdom as we ponder the complexity of the problem of evil.

Did the Fall ruin Gods plans? The answer must be no, because nothing can ruin the plans of the God who created and rules over all things. What are the implications for you and me?

Is it possible that God planned for Eve to pick that fatal fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden? Join us on an astonishing journey into Gods intentions for the newly created human race. It is a journey that may not go where you think.

If God does not know our future decisions, were all in big trouble. Providentially, He does know, despite some recent theological objections. So what exactly does God know about us?

Does God know what youre going to do tomorrow? You might fully agree that He does. But some theologians think otherwise. The answer to this theological question has crucial and practical ramifications for us in our daily lives.