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Scott Scruggs on 2011-05-29 : Get Smart / Prayer Blocks Most Christians believe hearing from God is a critical part of faith. And most Christians struggle to know how to do that. It�s time to find out what may be keeping you from hearing God in your life and how you can change that.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-05-22 : Get Smart / Signs From God Have you ever prayed "Lord, give me a sign?" It's the kind of thing we say when we�re looking for clear direction about a pressing decision. So what are the signs that God is leading you and how do you know?

Nick Bott on 2011-05-15 : Get Smart / The Decision Beneath the Decision When faced with decisions we spend most of our time examining the options before us. But what if making wise decisions has as much to do with examining the desires within us? God doesn�t just want to inform our decisions; he wants to form our desire - the decision beneath the decision.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-05-08 : Get Smart / The Master Plan Have you ever heard the phrase 'God has a plan for your life'? Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to figure out what it is? It's because God's will for you is something much bigger and better than just where you go or what you get.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-05-01 : Previews of the Kingdom / Only the Scars Our scars always tell a story. After Easter, when Jesus appeared, his body still bore the marks of his past and his pain. But his scars don�t just tell you something painful about his story - they tell you something wonderful about yours.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-04-24 : Previews of the Kingdom / Jesus Wins The stories in the gospels show that Jesus heals, Jesus teaches, Jesus leads, Jesus sacrifices, and Jesus saves. But Easter declares the most amazing truth of all: Jesus wins.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-04-17 : Previews of the Kingdom / Where Do You Stand? Everyone lives their life before God. But Jesus said that only one way of life is truly right in God�s eyes. Think you know the way? Jesus� answer might surprise you.

Scott Scruggs and John Ortberg on 2011-04-10 : Previews of the Kingdom / Heaven and Hell Inspired by Rob Bell's recent book, Love Wins, Scott Scruggs and John Ortberg host an unscripted conversation on what the Bible really says about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-04-03 : Previews of the Kingdom / Being Nice is Not Enough Do you tend to avoid conflict? Do you have a difficult time saying "I'm sorry?" Do you get stuck in feelings of resentment or bitterness towards others? If no, you may be living in denial. If yes, then you're ready to hear how the gospel of Jesus can change your heart and heal your relationships.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-03-27 : Previews of the Kingdom / Like A Good Neighbor Jesus said that the greatest commandments were to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. But what does it mean to love your neighbor and what does that have to do with life in the kingdom?

Matt Bond on 2011-03-20 : Previews of the Kingdom / How the Kingdom Grows A walk through Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus' comparison of the Kingdom of God to a Mustard Seed and Mustard Field. God is often doing something within us so that he can do something through us. This is How the Kingdom Grows.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-03-13 : Previews of the Kingdom / Up There Will Be Down Here Kingdom is not a very commonly used word in our culture, but it is essential to how we understand the ministry of Jesus. So what did Jesus mean when he said that the kingdom of God had come and what are the implications for how we live our lives today?

Patti Pierce on 2011-03-06 : Life is Hard... Now What? / How To Fail Successfully The story of Hosea and Gomer is a story of failure and redemption. Gomer's sin leads her to a place of darkness and desperation. But in spite of her past, God calls Hosea to love her in the very same way that God loves his people. Find out what their story has to do with your story.

Scott Scruggs on 2011-02-27 : Life is Hard... Now What? / The Truth About Consequences The story of King David is about a successful leader who made some really bad choices. And while David was willing to admit his guilt, he was unwilling to take responsibility for the consequences of his actions and how they affected his life and others. Find out what his story has to do with your story.

John Ortberg on 2011-02-20 : Life is Hard... Now What? / Overcoming Your Shadow Mission The Book of Esther is about making tough choices. Esther will be tempted to use her power and position for personal gain and glory, but she will choose to pursue a higher calling for the sake of an entire nation. Find out what her story has to do with your story.