https://lineuponline.com Verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Pastor Miles DeBenedictis — the Line Upon Line teaching archive. Audio of expository messages through books of the Bible, taught line upon line. en-us © Line Upon Line Miles DeBenedictis Verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Pastor Miles DeBenedictis — the Line Upon Line teaching archive. episodic Miles DeBenedictis podcast@lineuponline.com https://lineuponline.com/img/podcast-cover.jpg https://lineuponline.com false https://lineuponline.com/t/let-me-introduce-myself-sunday-june-14-2026/ ahxdXKw1ILo Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "Fly on the Wall" series in Exodus, this teaching examines how God introduces himself to Moses and Israel at Sinai—not with words of wrath, but leading with mercy. It traces God's self-revelation in Exodus 34:6-7 and shows how his justice and mercy ultimately meet at the cross. Continuing the "Fly on the Wall" series in Exodus, this teaching examines how God introduces himself to Moses and Israel at Sinai—not with words of wrath, but leading with mercy. It traces God's self-revelation in Exodus 34:6-7 and shows how his justice and mercy ultimately meet at the cross. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-speak-because-i-am-sunday-june-7-2026/ S_aU7B0Dg2g Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Opening a summer series called "Fly on the Wall," Pastor Miles examines Exodus 3 and the burning bush to argue that we know almost nothing apart from revelation, and that God has disclosed both His nature and His will as the God who sees, hears, knows, and comes down to deliver and bless. This same God revealed at Mount Sinai is revealed at Mount Calvary in Jesus Christ. Opening a summer series called "Fly on the Wall," Pastor Miles examines Exodus 3 and the burning bush to argue that we know almost nothing apart from revelation, and that God has disclosed both His nature and His will as the God who sees, hears, knows, and comes down to deliver and bless. This same God revealed at Mount Sinai is revealed at Mount Calvary in Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/faux-faithfulness-sunday-may-31-2026/ sqoIseWWTGc Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the human inclination toward religion and his recent travels through Europe, Pastor Miles examines Luke 11:37-54, where Jesus pronounces six woes against Pharisees and scribes whose ritual observance masks an unrighteous heart. The teaching warns that religion for religion's sake produces a false sense of goodness, frustrates Jesus, harms others, and becomes a barrier to God rather than a bridge. Drawing on the human inclination toward religion and his recent travels through Europe, Pastor Miles examines Luke 11:37-54, where Jesus pronounces six woes against Pharisees and scribes whose ritual observance masks an unrighteous heart. The teaching warns that religion for religion's sake produces a false sense of goodness, frustrates Jesus, harms others, and becomes a barrier to God rather than a bridge. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-good-portion-sunday-may-3-2026/ dKX_qhB3Wik Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Luke 10:38-42, the account of Martha and Mary, showing that Martha's busy service was good but disordered—Jesus calls us to sit at His feet first so that our service flows from worship rather than duty. The lesson is not to do fewer things, but to do the right thing first. A verse-by-verse teaching on Luke 10:38-42, the account of Martha and Mary, showing that Martha's busy service was good but disordered—Jesus calls us to sit at His feet first so that our service flows from worship rather than duty. The lesson is not to do fewer things, but to do the right thing first. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-devil-we-know-sunday-april-19-2026/ KYqoz0fboUo Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Beginning with Jesus' startling words to the returning seventy—"I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven"—Pastor Miles traces the prehistory of Satan's rebellion: God created humanity, lower than angels yet crowned to rule over them, and the anointed cherub Lucifer refused to serve image-bearers made of dust. The teaching connects this ancient revolt to humanity's creative capacity, the tower of Babel, and modern technology, urging believers to rejoice that their names are written in heaven and to discern whether the powerful tools of our age serve human flourishing or oppressive domination. Beginning with Jesus' startling words to the returning seventy—"I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven"—Pastor Miles traces the prehistory of Satan's rebellion: God created humanity, lower than angels yet crowned to rule over them, and the anointed cherub Lucifer refused to serve image-bearers made of dust. The teaching connects this ancient revolt to humanity's creative capacity, the tower of Babel, and modern technology, urging believers to rejoice that their names are written in heaven and to discern whether the powerful tools of our age serve human flourishing or oppressive domination. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/promises-made-sunday-april-5-2026/ ORGv-gjPh9w Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Preaching unexpectedly from the Christmas annunciation in Luke 2 on Easter Sunday, Pastor Miles shows that the resurrection turns the angel's Advent promise of "good tidings of great joy" into present reality. The empty tomb fulfills the four themes of Advent—joy, hope, peace, and love—securing them for believers and commissioning them to share that good news. Preaching unexpectedly from the Christmas annunciation in Luke 2 on Easter Sunday, Pastor Miles shows that the resurrection turns the angel's Advent promise of "good tidings of great joy" into present reality. The empty tomb fulfills the four themes of Advent—joy, hope, peace, and love—securing them for believers and commissioning them to share that good news. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/on-the-way-with-jesus-sunday-march-29-2026/ k-Vyg6lk6VM Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Beginning with the meaning of Palm Sunday and the selection of the Passover Lamb, Pastor Miles teaches Luke 9:51-62, showing how Jesus steadfastly set his face toward Jerusalem and the cross. Through Christ's rejection in Samaria, the rebuke of James and John, and three would-be followers, the message reveals that following Jesus is an all-or-nothing call to determined, whole-hearted discipleship empowered by God working in us. Beginning with the meaning of Palm Sunday and the selection of the Passover Lamb, Pastor Miles teaches Luke 9:51-62, showing how Jesus steadfastly set his face toward Jerusalem and the cross. Through Christ's rejection in Samaria, the rebuke of James and John, and three would-be followers, the message reveals that following Jesus is an all-or-nothing call to determined, whole-hearted discipleship empowered by God working in us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/to-be-great-sunday-march-22-2026/ 4mw58pK4IAc Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jesus' disciples dispute over who is the greatest, and rather than rebuking their desire for status, Jesus reframes greatness by setting a powerless little child before them—teaching that our worth flows from being made in God's image, not from our output, team, or achievement. Pastor Miles connects this to the coming AI-driven upheaval of work and identity, arguing the church holds the only true answer to the question "What is man?" Jesus' disciples dispute over who is the greatest, and rather than rebuking their desire for status, Jesus reframes greatness by setting a powerless little child before them—teaching that our worth flows from being made in God's image, not from our output, team, or achievement. Pastor Miles connects this to the coming AI-driven upheaval of work and identity, arguing the church holds the only true answer to the question "What is man?" Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/from-mountains-to-valleys-sunday-march-15-2026/ W9FaeO2PLW4 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Luke 9:37-43, this message follows Jesus and the disciples down from the Mount of Transfiguration into the valley of a demon-oppressed boy, where the disciples' failure exposes the necessity of divine power, constant dependence on God, and spiritual discipline for fruitful kingdom ministry. Teaching from Luke 9:37-43, this message follows Jesus and the disciples down from the Mount of Transfiguration into the valley of a demon-oppressed boy, where the disciples' failure exposes the necessity of divine power, constant dependence on God, and spiritual discipline for fruitful kingdom ministry. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/dying-to-live-sunday-march-8-2026/ 32DhVgdTOBY Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Examining Luke 9:23-36, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus calls every follower—not just an elite ministerial class—to deny self, take up the cross daily, and follow Him, embracing a death to self that leads to true and eternal gain. The Transfiguration reveals the coming glory of Christ, which could not arrive without first going to the cross, modeling that there is no glory without the cross for us either. Examining Luke 9:23-36, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus calls every follower—not just an elite ministerial class—to deny self, take up the cross daily, and follow Him, embracing a death to self that leads to true and eternal gain. The Transfiguration reveals the coming glory of Christ, which could not arrive without first going to the cross, modeling that there is no glory without the cross for us either. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-sufficiency-sunday-march-1-2026/ wIbGB0h2MTk Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the feeding of the five thousand and Peter's confession in Luke 9, Pastor Miles teaches that fruitful ministry depends on relationship with and rest in Christ, and that our insufficiency is the very place where Christ reveals His all-sufficient power. He frames this against the chaos of current geopolitical conflict with Iran and the rise of autonomous artificial intelligence, urging Christians to refocus on the unshakable God. Drawing from the feeding of the five thousand and Peter's confession in Luke 9, Pastor Miles teaches that fruitful ministry depends on relationship with and rest in Christ, and that our insufficiency is the very place where Christ reveals His all-sufficient power. He frames this against the chaos of current geopolitical conflict with Iran and the rise of autonomous artificial intelligence, urging Christians to refocus on the unshakable God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/go-believing-sunday-february-22-2026/ vpBRYKZCNQk Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT In Luke 9:1-11, Jesus moves the Twelve from disciples (learners) to apostles (sent ones) by calling, conferring power and authority, commissioning, and commanding them to take nothing—designing total dependence into His mission. Pastor Miles challenges the American church's self-sufficiency and reminds believers that every Christian is called to go and proclaim the gospel by faith. In Luke 9:1-11, Jesus moves the Twelve from disciples (learners) to apostles (sent ones) by calling, conferring power and authority, commissioning, and commanding them to take nothing—designing total dependence into His mission. Pastor Miles challenges the American church's self-sufficiency and reminds believers that every Christian is called to go and proclaim the gospel by faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/dying-daughters-sunday-february-15-2026/ TDmSW1B-r7s Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on Luke 8:40-56, where Jesus heals a woman with a twelve-year flow of blood and raises Jairus's dying daughter, addressing the painful reality that God's care for others can feel like neglect of us when our own prayers seem unanswered. The message reframes our losses by reminding us that this life is not all there is, and our deepest healing—from sin and death—is ultimately resolved in eternity through Christ. A teaching on Luke 8:40-56, where Jesus heals a woman with a twelve-year flow of blood and raises Jairus's dying daughter, addressing the painful reality that God's care for others can feel like neglect of us when our own prayers seem unanswered. The message reframes our losses by reminding us that this life is not all there is, and our deepest healing—from sin and death—is ultimately resolved in eternity through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/storms-and-calms-sunday-february-8-2026/ fqoMTlvDSfQ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Through the storm on the Sea of Galilee and the deliverance of the Gadarene demoniac in Luke 8, this teaching shows that Jesus is Lord over both natural and spiritual storms, and that whatever the cause of our storms, the central question is not their size but where our faith is placed. Christ crosses over on purpose to seek and save the lost, and his power leads people either to reverent worship or to fearful rejection. Through the storm on the Sea of Galilee and the deliverance of the Gadarene demoniac in Luke 8, this teaching shows that Jesus is Lord over both natural and spiritual storms, and that whatever the cause of our storms, the central question is not their size but where our faith is placed. Christ crosses over on purpose to seek and save the lost, and his power leads people either to reverent worship or to fearful rejection. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/how-do-you-see-sunday-february-1-2026/ Xu1VSUE-ttw Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Using the AI "black box" problem of interpretability as an entry point, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus' teaching is not primarily about transmitting information but about reframing our sin-corrupted perception of reality. Working through Luke 8:16-18, he shows that the word of God planted as seed produces faith unto life, which becomes a light meant to shine forth rather than be hidden. Using the AI "black box" problem of interpretability as an entry point, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus' teaching is not primarily about transmitting information but about reframing our sin-corrupted perception of reality. Working through Luke 8:16-18, he shows that the word of God planted as seed produces faith unto life, which becomes a light meant to shine forth rather than be hidden. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/substance-provision-sunday-january-18-2026/ 6yv-OMz5KoU Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT A close reading of just three verses (Luke 8:1-3) draws out four marks of Jesus' ministry—its movement, its kingdom mission, its in-motion method of discipleship, and its means of provision through generous women followers—and applies each as a lesson in faithful stewardship of time, mission, presence, and resources. A close reading of just three verses (Luke 8:1-3) draws out four marks of Jesus' ministry—its movement, its kingdom mission, its in-motion method of discipleship, and its means of provision through generous women followers—and applies each as a lesson in faithful stewardship of time, mission, presence, and resources. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/why-what-how-sunday-january-11-2026/ gYfZbFV2xY8 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Corinthians 2, Pastor Miles teaches that the church's purpose and message are fixed by Christ while its methods may change, and that God deliberately uses weak, lowly people so that faith rests in His power rather than human wisdom. He explains the "why, what, and how" that make Cross Connection Church distinct—integrity, intellectual diligence, relevance, and connection—and calls believers to steadfast devotion to the word, fellowship, hospitality, and prayer. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 2, Pastor Miles teaches that the church's purpose and message are fixed by Christ while its methods may change, and that God deliberately uses weak, lowly people so that faith rests in His power rather than human wisdom. He explains the "why, what, and how" that make Cross Connection Church distinct—integrity, intellectual diligence, relevance, and connection—and calls believers to steadfast devotion to the word, fellowship, hospitality, and prayer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/exceptional-faith-hope-love-sunday-january-4-2026/ yoDaKyTq8f8 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT On the first Sunday of 2026, Pastor Miles surveys what God will do in the new year and draws from 1 Thessalonians 1 to cast a vision: that Cross Connection Church would become exemplary among the saints, growing in faith, hope, and love through God's work and our obedient effort. On the first Sunday of 2026, Pastor Miles surveys what God will do in the new year and draws from 1 Thessalonians 1 to cast a vision: that Cross Connection Church would become exemplary among the saints, growing in faith, hope, and love through God's work and our obedient effort. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-love-sunday-december-21-2025/ kJqfnFPwyLc Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT The fourth and final Advent message in a series on the themes of Christmas, this teaching focuses on love—showing from Romans 5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2, and 1 John that Jesus both brings and is the love of God, and that God's love for us compels and equips us to love others. The fourth and final Advent message in a series on the themes of Christmas, this teaching focuses on love—showing from Romans 5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2, and 1 John that Jesus both brings and is the love of God, and that God's love for us compels and equips us to love others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fullness-of-joy-sunday-december-14-2025/ QdVtaF-Wcbc Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Psalm 16, this teaching shows that Jesus—God incarnate—is the fullness of joy embodied, making lasting joy accessible to those who receive His saving grace. Joy that is "increasing unto abundance for eternity" is experienced now by abiding in Christ, His Word, and His people, even in the midst of suffering. Drawing from Psalm 16, this teaching shows that Jesus—God incarnate—is the fullness of joy embodied, making lasting joy accessible to those who receive His saving grace. Joy that is "increasing unto abundance for eternity" is experienced now by abiding in Christ, His Word, and His people, even in the midst of suffering. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/perfect-peace-sunday-november-30-2025/ HBWpkeCCFvU Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas/Advent message on peace, teaching that the birth of Christ brings the blessing of an everlasting, increasing peace that is far greater than the world's provisional ceasefires. Pastor Miles shows how we receive peace *from* God, gain peace *with* God, and experience the peace *of* God in our anxious lives through faith, prayer, and biblical meditation. A Christmas/Advent message on peace, teaching that the birth of Christ brings the blessing of an everlasting, increasing peace that is far greater than the world's provisional ceasefires. Pastor Miles shows how we receive peace *from* God, gain peace *with* God, and experience the peace *of* God in our anxious lives through faith, prayer, and biblical meditation. Miles DeBenedictis 44:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/forgiven-much-sunday-november-23-2025/ sgLVpw_N8q0 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus's feet in the home of Simon the Pharisee, Pastor Miles argues that Christ calls us beyond mere religion to a love for enemies that flows from recognizing how much we ourselves have been forgiven. He warns that self-righteous Phariseism—seen today in trends like Christian nationalism—blinds us to our own need for grace and leads us to "otherize" the very sinners God loves and desires to save. Through the story of the sinful woman who anointed Jesus's feet in the home of Simon the Pharisee, Pastor Miles argues that Christ calls us beyond mere religion to a love for enemies that flows from recognizing how much we ourselves have been forgiven. He warns that self-righteous Phariseism—seen today in trends like Christian nationalism—blinds us to our own need for grace and leads us to "otherize" the very sinners God loves and desires to save. Miles DeBenedictis 44:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jesus-says-sunday-november-16-2025/ 3HtSNZf4dR8 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Examining Jesus's response to John the Baptist's discouraged question from prison in Luke 7, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus addresses our flaws privately while announcing our identity publicly—always working from love to perfect us. The teaching closes by considering the spiritual realm and how to discern the source of our thoughts. Examining Jesus's response to John the Baptist's discouraged question from prison in Luke 7, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus addresses our flaws privately while announcing our identity publicly—always working from love to perfect us. The teaching closes by considering the spiritual realm and how to discern the source of our thoughts. Miles DeBenedictis 46:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/love-behind-enemy-lines-sunday-november-9-2025/ zXIHto8WBvo Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Building on Jesus's command to love your enemies in Luke 6, this teaching examines the healing of the Roman centurion's servant in Luke 7 as a living picture of enemy-love, then applies it to the politically divided, tribalized moment in which we live—calling believers to advance Christ's kingdom not through dominance and vengeance but through the self-giving love modeled by Jesus on the cross. Building on Jesus's command to love your enemies in Luke 6, this teaching examines the healing of the Roman centurion's servant in Luke 7 as a living picture of enemy-love, then applies it to the politically divided, tribalized moment in which we live—calling believers to advance Christ's kingdom not through dominance and vengeance but through the self-giving love modeled by Jesus on the cross. Miles DeBenedictis 49:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/blinded-by-hypocrisy-sunday-november-2-2025/ PtvPNXuihns Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT Jesus's teaching in Luke 6 calls disciples out of the blindness of hypocrisy and into honest self-examination, so that—abiding in Christ—they bear the fruit of the Spirit and build a storm-resistant life through obedience. The teaching also confronts the prosperity gospel's misuse of this passage and clarifies the true nature of Jesus's promised blessing. Jesus's teaching in Luke 6 calls disciples out of the blindness of hypocrisy and into honest self-examination, so that—abiding in Christ—they bear the fruit of the Spirit and build a storm-resistant life through obedience. The teaching also confronts the prosperity gospel's misuse of this passage and clarifies the true nature of Jesus's promised blessing. Miles DeBenedictis 37:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/kingdom-rules-sunday-october-26-2025/ USf_D1VqNGg Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on a recent trip to Israel, Pastor Miles teaches Jesus' command in Luke 6 to love your enemies and not resist evil, while holding it in tension with the Bible's parallel call for governing authorities to execute justice. He argues that the citizen of Christ's kingdom lives by a different value system, trusts God for justice through the magistrate rather than personal vengeance, and points to Christ's death as the supreme example of loving one's enemy. Drawing on a recent trip to Israel, Pastor Miles teaches Jesus' command in Luke 6 to love your enemies and not resist evil, while holding it in tension with the Bible's parallel call for governing authorities to execute justice. He argues that the citizen of Christ's kingdom lives by a different value system, trusts God for justice through the magistrate rather than personal vengeance, and points to Christ's death as the supreme example of loving one's enemy. Miles DeBenedictis 48:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-10-19-blessings-woes-and-pharisees-sunday-october-19-2025/ 2025-10-19-blessings-woes-and-pharisees-sunday-october-19-2025 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on Luke 6:20-26 (the Sermon on the Plain) examining Jesus' four blessings and four woes both physically and spiritually, and warning that the church's greatest pitfall is the "Pharisee in the mirror"—judging others' performance instead of pursuing our own sanctification. A teaching on Luke 6:20-26 (the Sermon on the Plain) examining Jesus' four blessings and four woes both physically and spiritually, and warning that the church's greatest pitfall is the "Pharisee in the mirror"—judging others' performance instead of pursuing our own sanctification. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-10-12-mark-12-28/ 2025-10-12-mark-12-28 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Guest pastor Neil unpacks Jesus' answer to the greatest commandment in Mark 12:28-31, teaching that loving God completely, others compassionately, and ourselves correctly are the central calling of the Christian life. He argues that knowing our identity in Christ as fully known and fully loved is the wellspring from which loving God and neighbor flows, and closes with practical "T" action steps. Guest pastor Neil unpacks Jesus' answer to the greatest commandment in Mark 12:28-31, teaching that loving God completely, others compassionately, and ourselves correctly are the central calling of the Christian life. He argues that knowing our identity in Christ as fully known and fully loved is the wellspring from which loving God and neighbor flows, and closes with practical "T" action steps. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-chosen-sunday-october-5-2025/ 6380k-ST8dw Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Luke 6:12-19, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus intentionally calls, chooses, names, and appoints individuals to His mission, and that a life worth imitating comes not through worldly success but through following Christ. He traces the progression from seeker to hearer to follower to learner to appointed messenger, urging believers simply to "show up" and be with Jesus. Drawing from Luke 6:12-19, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus intentionally calls, chooses, names, and appoints individuals to His mission, and that a life worth imitating comes not through worldly success but through following Christ. He traces the progression from seeker to hearer to follower to learner to appointed messenger, urging believers simply to "show up" and be with Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 42:04 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/culture-clash-sunday-september-28-2025/ oNcvli8Myjs Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Luke 6:1–11 showing how Jesus's view of the Sabbath collided with the rigid legalism of the religious leaders, revealing that God gave the Sabbath as a blessing of rest, not a burden of righteousness—a rest ultimately fulfilled in Christ Himself. A verse-by-verse study of Luke 6:1–11 showing how Jesus's view of the Sabbath collided with the rigid legalism of the religious leaders, revealing that God gave the Sabbath as a blessing of rest, not a burden of righteousness—a rest ultimately fulfilled in Christ Himself. Miles DeBenedictis 44:58 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/discipline-devotion-revival-sunday-september-21-2025/ TVh3fotBAdw Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Jesus's words in Luke 5:33-39, Pastor Miles teaches that fasting—though not required under the new covenant—is a practical spiritual discipline and a weapon of spiritual warfare that disciplines the flesh, strengthens the spirit, and prepares believers for battle in an age of evident demonic activity and emerging revival. Drawing from Jesus's words in Luke 5:33-39, Pastor Miles teaches that fasting—though not required under the new covenant—is a practical spiritual discipline and a weapon of spiritual warfare that disciplines the flesh, strengthens the spirit, and prepares believers for battle in an age of evident demonic activity and emerging revival. Miles DeBenedictis 54:40 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/in-the-presence-of-my-enemies-sunday-september-14-2025/ rgFcPynvhhI Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Returning to Luke 5, Pastor Miles examines Jesus' calling of Levi the tax collector and his feasting with sinners against the backdrop of first-century Israel's factions and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. He argues that Jesus approaches the reproached and includes the excluded, and that the gospel—not violence or politics—is the only power that can transform individuals and a fractured nation. Returning to Luke 5, Pastor Miles examines Jesus' calling of Levi the tax collector and his feasting with sinners against the backdrop of first-century Israel's factions and the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. He argues that Jesus approaches the reproached and includes the excluded, and that the gospel—not violence or politics—is the only power that can transform individuals and a fractured nation. Miles DeBenedictis 51:00 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-09-07-clean-forgiven-connected-sunday-september-7-2025/ 2025-09-07-clean-forgiven-connected-sunday-september-7-2025 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Through the healings of the leper and the paralytic in Luke 5, this teaching shows who Jesus is — willing to cleanse, able to forgive, and worthy of glory — and that great faith in Christ always receives more than it seeks. It calls believers to a life of prayer and bold friendship that brings others to Jesus. Through the healings of the leper and the paralytic in Luke 5, this teaching shows who Jesus is — willing to cleanse, able to forgive, and worthy of glory — and that great faith in Christ always receives more than it seeks. It calls believers to a life of prayer and bold friendship that brings others to Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/living-in-anticipation-sunday-august-31-2025/ QroEyq7-htQ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Closing out a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles focuses on its final words—"We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come"—and shows how the reality of Christ's resurrection transforms the way believers face death, sorrow, and daily faithfulness. Speaking from his own recent grief over his brother's death, he grounds Christian hope in the certainty that death is not the end. Closing out a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles focuses on its final words—"We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come"—and shows how the reality of Christ's resurrection transforms the way believers face death, sorrow, and daily faithfulness. Speaking from his own recent grief over his brother's death, he grounds Christian hope in the certainty that death is not the end. Miles DeBenedictis 43:11 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-will-build-my-church-sunday-august-24-2025/ JrIRROfYUHk Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Using the fourth "we believe" statement of the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles teaches that the church is the overflow of the triune nature of God—one God in three persons—who designed individuals to be united together as one in Christ. He argues, especially in light of his brother Danny's sudden death, that the church is God's plan A for redeeming, reconciling, and sustaining his people, and that "just me and Jesus" individualism contradicts what Christ came to accomplish. Using the fourth "we believe" statement of the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles teaches that the church is the overflow of the triune nature of God—one God in three persons—who designed individuals to be united together as one in Christ. He argues, especially in light of his brother Danny's sudden death, that the church is God's plan A for redeeming, reconciling, and sustaining his people, and that "just me and Jesus" individualism contradicts what Christ came to accomplish. Miles DeBenedictis 49:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-more-sure-word-sunday-august-17-2025/ bEh6NCAwgio Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Hebrews 1 and the Nicene Creed's affirmation that the Holy Spirit "has spoken through the prophets," this teaching argues that we live in the last days and that God has revealed himself so we might know his will and ways. Fulfilled prophecy is presented as the fingerprint of God on history, validating the Scriptures and pointing ultimately to Jesus, the fullness of God's revelation. Drawing on Hebrews 1 and the Nicene Creed's affirmation that the Holy Spirit "has spoken through the prophets," this teaching argues that we live in the last days and that God has revealed himself so we might know his will and ways. Fulfilled prophecy is presented as the fingerprint of God on history, validating the Scriptures and pointing ultimately to Jesus, the fullness of God's revelation. Miles DeBenedictis 51:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-promise-of-the-father-sunday-august-10-2025/ pTnr8zvqiJI Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT A study of Acts 1 and the Nicene Creed's statement about the Holy Spirit, showing that the centuries-old "filioque" controversy ("and the Son") became a distraction from the church's true mission. The Holy Spirit was promised and given to empower God's people to accomplish God's mission, and we must keep our focus there rather than on divisive arguments. A study of Acts 1 and the Nicene Creed's statement about the Holy Spirit, showing that the centuries-old "filioque" controversy ("and the Son") became a distraction from the church's true mission. The Holy Spirit was promised and given to empower God's people to accomplish God's mission, and we must keep our focus there rather than on divisive arguments. Miles DeBenedictis 43:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/come-again-sunday-august-3-2025/ nHRc2POubV8 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on the second coming of Christ, drawn from the Nicene Creed's affirmation that Jesus "will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead." Pastor Miles shows that Christ's return has always been a central, promised hope of the church and calls believers to wait, watch, and work faithfully until that day. A teaching on the second coming of Christ, drawn from the Nicene Creed's affirmation that Jesus "will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead." Pastor Miles shows that Christ's return has always been a central, promised hope of the church and calls believers to wait, watch, and work faithfully until that day. Miles DeBenedictis 44:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-07-27-ephesians-4-1/ 2025-07-27-ephesians-4-1 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the ascension of Jesus and Paul's appeal in Ephesians 4, this teaching explores how believers, who are citizens of heaven living on earth, are called to walk worthy of their calling through humility, gentleness, patience, and unity. The goal is maturity, the path is unity, and the standard is Jesus Himself. Drawing from the ascension of Jesus and Paul's appeal in Ephesians 4, this teaching explores how believers, who are citizens of heaven living on earth, are called to walk worthy of their calling through humility, gentleness, patience, and unity. The goal is maturity, the path is unity, and the standard is Jesus Himself. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-07-20-1-corinthians-15-12/ 2025-07-20-1-corinthians-15-12 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Garrett teaches on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, using 1 Corinthians 15 to show that without the resurrection preaching is useless and faith is futile, then offering C.S. Lewis's "liar, lunatic, or Lord" argument and historical, prophetic, and personal evidence that Christ truly rose. He closes by inviting hearers to share in Christ's resurrection life through faith and communion. Pastor Garrett teaches on the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, using 1 Corinthians 15 to show that without the resurrection preaching is useless and faith is futile, then offering C.S. Lewis's "liar, lunatic, or Lord" argument and historical, prophetic, and personal evidence that Christ truly rose. He closes by inviting hearers to share in Christ's resurrection life through faith and communion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-07-13-1-corinthians-15-1/ 2025-07-13-1-corinthians-15-1 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Mark teaches on the clause "for our sake he was crucified," showing that Jesus' crucifixion was the one and only solution for sin and calling believers to respond with self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and freedom from the fear of death. Continuing a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Mark teaches on the clause "for our sake he was crucified," showing that Jesus' crucifixion was the one and only solution for sin and calling believers to respond with self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and freedom from the fear of death. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-07-06-john-15-4/ 2025-07-06-john-15-4 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Guest teacher Pastor Mark expounds the creedal phrase "For us and our salvation He came down," showing that God's saving descent flowed from agape love and demands a response: living in connection with God, with His people, and with the world. Drawing on John 15:4, he calls believers to abide in Christ and become disciple-making participants in the body, even through suffering. Guest teacher Pastor Mark expounds the creedal phrase "For us and our salvation He came down," showing that God's saving descent flowed from agape love and demands a response: living in connection with God, with His people, and with the world. Drawing on John 15:4, he calls believers to abide in Christ and become disciple-making participants in the body, even through suffering. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/he-made-all-things-sunday-june-29-2025/ M96Yrzh5Ghk Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, this teaching examines six words—"through him all things were made"—to show that Jesus, the divine Word and Creator, brings the transcendent, seemingly distant God of Genesis 1 near to us. It traces how Western philosophy reasoned God away into deism, naturalism, and nihilism, and presents Christ as the answer to modern culture's crisis of meaning. Drawing on the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, this teaching examines six words—"through him all things were made"—to show that Jesus, the divine Word and Creator, brings the transcendent, seemingly distant God of Genesis 1 near to us. It traces how Western philosophy reasoned God away into deism, naturalism, and nihilism, and presents Christ as the answer to modern culture's crisis of meaning. Miles DeBenedictis 47:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/begotten-not-made-sunday-june-22-2025/ XprvjPCg4OA Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Using the Nicene Creed and John 1 as a framework, Pastor Miles examines the question Jesus put to His disciples—"Who do men say that I am?"—and the controversy with Arius that produced the creed, defending that Jesus is the eternal, divine Son, "begotten not made," who brings God's presence to us in order to bring us into God's presence. He argues that no other great question of life—meaning, origin, identity, purpose, or destiny—can be answered rightly until the Jesus question is answered correctly. Using the Nicene Creed and John 1 as a framework, Pastor Miles examines the question Jesus put to His disciples—"Who do men say that I am?"—and the controversy with Arius that produced the creed, defending that Jesus is the eternal, divine Son, "begotten not made," who brings God's presence to us in order to bring us into God's presence. He argues that no other great question of life—meaning, origin, identity, purpose, or destiny—can be answered rightly until the Jesus question is answered correctly. Miles DeBenedictis 46:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/god-the-father-sunday-june-15-2025/ gyh8SZahxWM Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Opening a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles examines the creed's first statement about God the Father, showing how it is drawn directly from Scripture. He distinguishes genuine belief (trust in God) from mere intellectual assent, and explores how God reveals Himself as one God, a compassionate Father, the Almighty, and the purposeful Maker of all things. Opening a summer series on the Nicene Creed, Pastor Miles examines the creed's first statement about God the Father, showing how it is drawn directly from Scripture. He distinguishes genuine belief (trust in God) from mere intellectual assent, and explores how God reveals Himself as one God, a compassionate Father, the Almighty, and the purposeful Maker of all things. Miles DeBenedictis 49:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/credimus-or-cogito-sunday-june-8-2025/ pvGlj61Aznk Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Marking the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed and the Christian celebration of Pentecost, this teaching traces how Western culture shifted from a God-centered "we believe" (credimus) to a self-centered "I think" (cogito), and argues that truth, identity, and practice must be found in Christ by faith. Using Acts 2, Pastor Miles shows that the gospel—not politics, technology, or economics—is the only answer for a broken world, and explains the meaning and practice of baptism. Marking the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed and the Christian celebration of Pentecost, this teaching traces how Western culture shifted from a God-centered "we believe" (credimus) to a self-centered "I think" (cogito), and argues that truth, identity, and practice must be found in Christ by faith. Using Acts 2, Pastor Miles shows that the gospel—not politics, technology, or economics—is the only answer for a broken world, and explains the meaning and practice of baptism. Miles DeBenedictis 44:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/go-deep-sunday-june-1-2025/ lmSoMYzF_rA Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Through the calling of Simon Peter and the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus works incrementally and graciously, rewarding even reluctant obedience as He transforms ordinary people into faithful followers. The message calls listeners to take the next step of obedience—however small—trusting God for an outcome they cannot yet see. Through the calling of Simon Peter and the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus works incrementally and graciously, rewarding even reluctant obedience as He transforms ordinary people into faithful followers. The message calls listeners to take the next step of obedience—however small—trusting God for an outcome they cannot yet see. Miles DeBenedictis 41:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-05-25-matthew-16-13/ 2025-05-25-matthew-16-13 Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Filling in for Pastor Miles on Memorial Day weekend, the teacher walks through Matthew 16:13 and Jesus's question at Caesarea Philippi—"Who do you say that I am?"—arguing that everyone must move from inherited, secondhand belief about Jesus to a personal, Spirit-revealed confession that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Filling in for Pastor Miles on Memorial Day weekend, the teacher walks through Matthew 16:13 and Jesus's question at Caesarea Philippi—"Who do you say that I am?"—arguing that everyone must move from inherited, secondhand belief about Jesus to a personal, Spirit-revealed confession that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2025-05-18-james-1-1/ 2025-05-18-james-1-1 Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Guest teacher Jason walks through James 1, using the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens as an extended illustration of how God brings beauty and growth out of the trials that "blow up" in our lives. He shows that trials test and mature our faith, exposes the lies and temptations that accompany them, and lays out a practical six-step checklist from James for enduring with joy. Guest teacher Jason walks through James 1, using the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens as an extended illustration of how God brings beauty and growth out of the trials that "blow up" in our lives. He shows that trials test and mature our faith, exposes the lies and temptations that accompany them, and lays out a practical six-step checklist from James for enduring with joy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/made-for-another-world-sunday-may-11-2025/ IQErI_DSr-M Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Responding to Sigmund Freud's claim that belief in God and heaven is mere wish fulfillment, this teaching argues from C.S. Lewis and Scripture that our longing for an eternal world is not an illusion but a signpost pointing to what we were made for. Through Revelation 21 and Paul's confidence that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," Pastor Miles shows that death is a doorway to God's presence, transforming how believers face grief, suffering, and trials. Responding to Sigmund Freud's claim that belief in God and heaven is mere wish fulfillment, this teaching argues from C.S. Lewis and Scripture that our longing for an eternal world is not an illusion but a signpost pointing to what we were made for. Through Revelation 21 and Paul's confidence that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," Pastor Miles shows that death is a doorway to God's presence, transforming how believers face grief, suffering, and trials. Miles DeBenedictis 47:08 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-coming-glory-sunday-may-4-2025/ gj43V9QaEls Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles examines Revelation 21 to correct common misconceptions about heaven, showing that the believer's hope is not an ethereal, floaty afterlife but the kingdom of God—the new Jerusalem—coming down to a renewed earth where Jesus will reign and undo the curse of sin. He traces the biblical promise that Jesus will make all things new, transforming believers and all creation on the day of the Lord. Pastor Miles examines Revelation 21 to correct common misconceptions about heaven, showing that the believer's hope is not an ethereal, floaty afterlife but the kingdom of God—the new Jerusalem—coming down to a renewed earth where Jesus will reign and undo the curse of sin. He traces the biblical promise that Jesus will make all things new, transforming believers and all creation on the day of the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 47:08 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/kingdom-mission-purpose-power-sunday-april-27-2025/ h12ohwjS8_4 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Examining Luke 4:31-44, this teaching shows that Jesus was never unclear about his mission—he came to proclaim the kingdom of God—and that his miracles authenticated rather than constituted that mission. It challenges followers to surrender their own agendas, embrace Jesus as king, and make his kingdom their focus. Examining Luke 4:31-44, this teaching shows that Jesus was never unclear about his mission—he came to proclaim the kingdom of God—and that his miracles authenticated rather than constituted that mission. It challenges followers to surrender their own agendas, embrace Jesus as king, and make his kingdom their focus. Miles DeBenedictis 48:04 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/rejected-sunday-april-20-2025/ pfCxGvQGv6k Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Beginning at the earliest point of Jesus' ministry in Nazareth, Pastor Miles shows that the rejection of Jesus was woven into His story from the start, demonstrating that the road to Calvary began in His hometown. Yet through the resurrection, that rejection becomes redemption for all who accept Jesus as the resurrected Redeemer rather than reject Him as the Messiah He revealed Himself to be. Beginning at the earliest point of Jesus' ministry in Nazareth, Pastor Miles shows that the rejection of Jesus was woven into His story from the start, demonstrating that the road to Calvary began in His hometown. Yet through the resurrection, that rejection becomes redemption for all who accept Jesus as the resurrected Redeemer rather than reject Him as the Messiah He revealed Himself to be. Miles DeBenedictis 43:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/tempting-sunday-april-13-2025/ xypKHgd0XHo Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches Luke 4:1-13, Jesus's wilderness temptation, showing that temptation is common to all humanity and falls into the categories of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. He demonstrates that Jesus overcomes temptation by being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit, wielding Scripture, and humbly relying on the Father — the same pattern available to believers. On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches Luke 4:1-13, Jesus's wilderness temptation, showing that temptation is common to all humanity and falls into the categories of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. He demonstrates that Jesus overcomes temptation by being filled with and led by the Holy Spirit, wielding Scripture, and humbly relying on the Father — the same pattern available to believers. Miles DeBenedictis 47:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/two-baptisms-sunday-april-6-2025/ v-3leKChw0c Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT John the Baptist preaches that genuine change begins with personal repentance, not external revolution, and points to a mightier One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (salvation) and with fire (judgment). The teaching unfolds these two baptisms and shows that those who turn to Christ in faith receive a new identity as beloved children of the Father in His coming kingdom. John the Baptist preaches that genuine change begins with personal repentance, not external revolution, and points to a mightier One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (salvation) and with fire (judgment). The teaching unfolds these two baptisms and shows that those who turn to Christ in faith receive a new identity as beloved children of the Father in His coming kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 45:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/get-real-sunday-march-30-2025/ SwPpfdH_8-4 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Luke 3, John the Baptist confronts the multitudes with "bear fruits worthy of repentance," teaching that God moves us into His will by changing our desires, that genuine repentance and faith produce visible external evidence, and that fleeing the inescapable wrath of God requires turning to Him rather than relying on heritage. True repentance looks like integrity—doing right even when everyone else doesn't. Continuing in Luke 3, John the Baptist confronts the multitudes with "bear fruits worthy of repentance," teaching that God moves us into His will by changing our desires, that genuine repentance and faith produce visible external evidence, and that fleeing the inescapable wrath of God requires turning to Him rather than relying on heritage. True repentance looks like integrity—doing right even when everyone else doesn't. Miles DeBenedictis 45:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-in-sunday-march-23-2025/ _HpREh32cc4 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT A study of Luke 3:1-6 examining the wilderness ministry of John the Baptist against the bleak political and religious backdrop of first-century Israel, showing how God shows up at the right time, in unexpected ways, and calls his people to join him. Pastor Miles applies this to our own day, arguing that God is once again on the move and inviting believers to be "all in." A study of Luke 3:1-6 examining the wilderness ministry of John the Baptist against the bleak political and religious backdrop of first-century Israel, showing how God shows up at the right time, in unexpected ways, and calls his people to join him. Pastor Miles applies this to our own day, arguing that God is once again on the move and inviting believers to be "all in." Miles DeBenedictis 51:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/do-the-next-thing-sunday-march-16-2025/ 8z-xOrGNJxM Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the rapid, sparse summary of Jesus's first thirty years in Luke 2:21-52, Pastor Miles examines how God's view and use of time differ dramatically from our culturally-driven, productivity-obsessed approach to life. He calls believers to trust that God's timing is perfect and purposeful, and to faithfully "do the next thing" — even the mundane — while waiting on the Lord. Drawing from the rapid, sparse summary of Jesus's first thirty years in Luke 2:21-52, Pastor Miles examines how God's view and use of time differ dramatically from our culturally-driven, productivity-obsessed approach to life. He calls believers to trust that God's timing is perfect and purposeful, and to faithfully "do the next thing" — even the mundane — while waiting on the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 43:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-humble-arrival-sunday-march-9-2025/ 8p2chFTqepc Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Luke 2:1-20 showing how God brought the King of Kings into the world in obscure, humble circumstances—commandeering Rome's authority to fulfill prophecy and announcing the Savior's birth to lowly shepherds. The teaching draws four points: God's plan annexes earthly authority, His purpose thrives in humble places, His promise breaks through in power, and His coming demands a response. A verse-by-verse study of Luke 2:1-20 showing how God brought the King of Kings into the world in obscure, humble circumstances—commandeering Rome's authority to fulfill prophecy and announcing the Savior's birth to lowly shepherds. The teaching draws four points: God's plan annexes earthly authority, His purpose thrives in humble places, His promise breaks through in power, and His coming demands a response. Miles DeBenedictis 44:39 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/his-name-is-john-sunday-march-2-2025/ nwXPDLgTe2Y Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the birth and naming of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80, Pastor Miles teaches that obedience to God overrides tradition, culture, and personal ambition, and that yielding to Christ's lordship means embracing God's purpose for our lives—even when it differs from what family, culture, or we ourselves had planned. Drawing from the birth and naming of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-80, Pastor Miles teaches that obedience to God overrides tradition, culture, and personal ambition, and that yielding to Christ's lordship means embracing God's purpose for our lives—even when it differs from what family, culture, or we ourselves had planned. Miles DeBenedictis 43:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-subtext-in-the-story-sunday-february-23-2025/ JA4FJpsiajk Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Examining the opening of Luke's Gospel, Pastor Miles explores how the story of Christianity begins with two obscure pregnant women, revealing a biblical "subtext" that highly values women, conception, childbearing, and motherhood — values our culture has increasingly abandoned. He argues that a disordered value system produces a disordered culture and church, and applies this to current debates over the role of women in the church. Examining the opening of Luke's Gospel, Pastor Miles explores how the story of Christianity begins with two obscure pregnant women, revealing a biblical "subtext" that highly values women, conception, childbearing, and motherhood — values our culture has increasingly abandoned. He argues that a disordered value system produces a disordered culture and church, and applies this to current debates over the role of women in the church. Miles DeBenedictis 44:31 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/waiting-in-hope-sunday-february-16-2025/ RYU3P-K3W-k Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT The opening chapters of Luke introduce Zacharias and Elizabeth, an old and barren couple whose patient waiting in hope pictures all of Israel—and all humanity—longing for a deliverer. Their story shows that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the ultimate answer to humanity's hope, reaching all the way back to the promise of Genesis 3:15 and opening once again the way to the tree of life. The opening chapters of Luke introduce Zacharias and Elizabeth, an old and barren couple whose patient waiting in hope pictures all of Israel—and all humanity—longing for a deliverer. Their story shows that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the ultimate answer to humanity's hope, reaching all the way back to the promise of Genesis 3:15 and opening once again the way to the tree of life. Miles DeBenedictis 43:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/to-seek-save-sunday-february-9-2025/ IwZ2kW6cT28 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT An introduction to the Gospel of Luke that explains why there are four gospels, who Luke was, and the heart of his message: the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost. The teaching presents Jesus as the Savior of sinners who pursues the broken, despised, and rejected, and calls believers to join His mission of reaching others. An introduction to the Gospel of Luke that explains why there are four gospels, who Luke was, and the heart of his message: the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which is lost. The teaching presents Jesus as the Savior of sinners who pursues the broken, despised, and rejected, and calls believers to join His mission of reaching others. Miles DeBenedictis 47:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/know-the-certainty-sunday-february-2-2025/ iBy4OFfeg1U Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the contested origins of the gospels, Pastor Miles argues from practical, historical, and literary evidence that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are eyewitness accounts written within 25 years of the crucifixion, so that believers may "know the certainty" of what they have been taught. He calls Christians to let the Spirit produce visible fruit, since a transformed life is itself a powerful proof of the gospel's truth. Drawing on the contested origins of the gospels, Pastor Miles argues from practical, historical, and literary evidence that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are eyewitness accounts written within 25 years of the crucifixion, so that believers may "know the certainty" of what they have been taught. He calls Christians to let the Spirit produce visible fruit, since a transformed life is itself a powerful proof of the gospel's truth. Miles DeBenedictis 38:49 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/not-ashamed-sunday-january-26-2025/ H14jTTJnaOQ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles opens a new series on the Gospel of Luke by arguing that we live in consequential times marked by a cultural shift back toward openness to Christianity, and that God's people must align with this move of the Spirit by knowing, embodying, and persuasively proclaiming the gospel. He frames the church's task using Aristotle's ethos, pathos, and logos, grounding it in Paul's declaration that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the saving and sanctifying power of God. Pastor Miles opens a new series on the Gospel of Luke by arguing that we live in consequential times marked by a cultural shift back toward openness to Christianity, and that God's people must align with this move of the Spirit by knowing, embodying, and persuasively proclaiming the gospel. He frames the church's task using Aristotle's ethos, pathos, and logos, grounding it in Paul's declaration that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the saving and sanctifying power of God. Miles DeBenedictis 46:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/why-cross-connection-sunday-january-12-2025/ 2QOTru6FW-E Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT At the start of a new year, Pastor Miles steps outside his usual verse-by-verse format to explain why Cross Connection Church exists and why believers should attend, support, and invite others. Grounded in the Great Commission and God's desire that none should perish, he argues the church is called to reach a postchristian San Diego with a rigorous, applied theology that produces real spiritual growth. At the start of a new year, Pastor Miles steps outside his usual verse-by-verse format to explain why Cross Connection Church exists and why believers should attend, support, and invite others. Grounded in the Great Commission and God's desire that none should perish, he argues the church is called to reach a postchristian San Diego with a rigorous, applied theology that produces real spiritual growth. Miles DeBenedictis 45:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-on-purpose-sunday-january-5-2025/ vtAGaFsLZo8 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT Beginning a new year, Pastor Miles teaches from John 17 (the high priestly prayer) that God made each person on purpose, to know and live eternal life through a oneness relationship with Him in Christ. Drawing on the Upper Room Discourse and Ephesians 2, he shows how Jesus reconciles outsiders into God's family and commissions believers as ambassadors of reconciliation. Beginning a new year, Pastor Miles teaches from John 17 (the high priestly prayer) that God made each person on purpose, to know and live eternal life through a oneness relationship with Him in Christ. Drawing on the Upper Room Discourse and Ephesians 2, he shows how Jesus reconciles outsiders into God's family and commissions believers as ambassadors of reconciliation. Miles DeBenedictis 47:58 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/out-with-the-old-sunday-december-29-2024/ q56eGNdLIj4 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Standing at the close of 2024, Pastor Miles sets aside year-end prophecy predictions to focus on what believers can absolutely count on in 2025: the unchanging nature of God. He offers five pieces of ancient, time-tested wisdom—trusting the Lord wholeheartedly, forgetting the past to pursue God's purpose, numbering our days, redeeming the time, and abiding in Christ. Standing at the close of 2024, Pastor Miles sets aside year-end prophecy predictions to focus on what believers can absolutely count on in 2025: the unchanging nature of God. He offers five pieces of ancient, time-tested wisdom—trusting the Lord wholeheartedly, forgetting the past to pursue God's purpose, numbering our days, redeeming the time, and abiding in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 44:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-love-sunday-december-22-2024/ WbYC4RwAaEs Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Concluding his Advent series with the theme of love, Pastor Miles teaches from Romans 5, Ephesians 2, and 1 John 3–4 that Jesus is and brings the love of God to a dark and dying world. Because God loved us while we were still His enemies, His love is meant to transform us into people who love and share the gospel with others. Concluding his Advent series with the theme of love, Pastor Miles teaches from Romans 5, Ephesians 2, and 1 John 3–4 that Jesus is and brings the love of God to a dark and dying world. Because God loved us while we were still His enemies, His love is meant to transform us into people who love and share the gospel with others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fullness-of-joy-sunday-december-15-2024/ dwCmAwj3ccY Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Psalm 16, John 14–16, and Isaiah 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus' Advent makes the fullness of joy accessible — not as a temporary feeling but as the embodiment of hope, peace, and joy found in Christ Himself. He shows how believers apprehend this joy now and forever by receiving Christ and abiding in His word, His love, and His body. Drawing on Psalm 16, John 14–16, and Isaiah 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus' Advent makes the fullness of joy accessible — not as a temporary feeling but as the embodiment of hope, peace, and joy found in Christ Himself. He shows how believers apprehend this joy now and forever by receiving Christ and abiding in His word, His love, and His body. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-12-08-isaiah-9-6/ 2024-12-08-isaiah-9-6 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas/Advent teaching on Isaiah 9:6-7 showing that the Prince of Peace came to restore the peace lost in Eden, offering both peace with God (reconciliation) and the peace of God (inner tranquility) that sustains believers through life's trials. The message calls listeners to personally receive Christ's offer of peace and let it flow through them to others. A Christmas/Advent teaching on Isaiah 9:6-7 showing that the Prince of Peace came to restore the peace lost in Eden, offering both peace with God (reconciliation) and the peace of God (inner tranquility) that sustains believers through life's trials. The message calls listeners to personally receive Christ's offer of peace and let it flow through them to others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-12-01-1-thessalonians-2-8/ 2024-12-01-1-thessalonians-2-8 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas Advent teaching tracing the theme of hope across all of Scripture, showing that Jesus is the hope promised from the beginning, revealed at His arrival, secured through His death and resurrection, and still our reason for hope in daily life and trials. Anchored in Romans 5 and 2 Corinthians 4, it argues that even afflictions, in the Lord's masterful hands, produce endurance, character, and an eternal weight of glory. A Christmas Advent teaching tracing the theme of hope across all of Scripture, showing that Jesus is the hope promised from the beginning, revealed at His arrival, secured through His death and resurrection, and still our reason for hope in daily life and trials. Anchored in Romans 5 and 2 Corinthians 4, it argues that even afflictions, in the Lord's masterful hands, produce endurance, character, and an eternal weight of glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-11-24-1-thessalonians-5-18/ 2024-11-24-1-thessalonians-5-18 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT A Thanksgiving-season teaching on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that examines why gratitude requires a command, walks through Elijah's depression in 1 Kings 19 as a model of God's gentle care, and shows scientifically and biblically how gratitude protects against depression and fulfills God's will for us in Christ. A Thanksgiving-season teaching on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that examines why gratitude requires a command, walks through Elijah's depression in 1 Kings 19 as a model of God's gentle care, and shows scientifically and biblically how gratitude protects against depression and fulfills God's will for us in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-reason-to-rejoice-sunday-november-17-2024/ UdOhHqEJ7G0 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of the sinful woman who anoints Jesus's feet in Luke 7, Pastor Miles teaches that gratitude overflows from a heart that recognizes its own desperate need for Christ's saving and forgiving grace. He contrasts the self-righteous, blind Simon the Pharisee with the woman who saw her sin clearly and rejoiced, showing that seeing our need is the key to genuine thanksgiving and fullness of joy. Through the story of the sinful woman who anoints Jesus's feet in Luke 7, Pastor Miles teaches that gratitude overflows from a heart that recognizes its own desperate need for Christ's saving and forgiving grace. He contrasts the self-righteous, blind Simon the Pharisee with the woman who saw her sin clearly and rejoiced, showing that seeing our need is the key to genuine thanksgiving and fullness of joy. Miles DeBenedictis 38:08 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/were-there-not-ten-sunday-november-10-2024/ i6emE9G-Zws Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT Examining the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19, Pastor Miles teaches that gratitude is one of the keys to the fullness of joy God desires for us, and that while many receive God's blessings, far fewer return to give Him thanks. He shows that Jesus moves toward the outcast, sees and answers faith-filled prayer, and brings wholeness to those who praise the glory of His grace. Examining the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19, Pastor Miles teaches that gratitude is one of the keys to the fullness of joy God desires for us, and that while many receive God's blessings, far fewer return to give Him thanks. He shows that Jesus moves toward the outcast, sees and answers faith-filled prayer, and brings wholeness to those who praise the glory of His grace. Miles DeBenedictis 40:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unlocking-happiness-sunday-november-3-2024/ o7AWL76HMro Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT Opening a November series on gratitude, Pastor Miles teaches from Psalm 100 that thanksgiving is the will of God and the secret to genuine happiness. He argues that a key to gratitude is remembering God's works, and that reframing all of life as service to a good Creator, Lord, and Provider produces joy that overflows to others. Opening a November series on gratitude, Pastor Miles teaches from Psalm 100 that thanksgiving is the will of God and the secret to genuine happiness. He argues that a key to gratitude is remembering God's works, and that reframing all of life as service to a good Creator, Lord, and Provider produces joy that overflows to others. Miles DeBenedictis 46:41 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/united-in-outrage-sunday-october-27-2024/ 0bIdjQc_U6o Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Closing the Book of Judges with chapters 20–21, this teaching examines the civil war provoked by the moral atrocity at Gibeah, showing that while outrage at evil is right, fallen humanity's attempts at justice always fall short or go too far—and that the only sufficient answer to evil and to our own sin is the wrath of God satisfied at the cross by the coming King of Kings. Closing the Book of Judges with chapters 20–21, this teaching examines the civil war provoked by the moral atrocity at Gibeah, showing that while outrage at evil is right, fallen humanity's attempts at justice always fall short or go too far—and that the only sufficient answer to evil and to our own sin is the wrath of God satisfied at the cross by the coming King of Kings. Miles DeBenedictis 41:32 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/be-angry-speak-up-sunday-october-20-2024/ PF2CLWb-_aQ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT A study of Judges 19, one of the most disturbing passages in Scripture, showing how a people who departed from God's moral rule descended into total moral chaos. Pastor Miles argues that outrageous immorality demands moral outrage, and that the only true cure for human depravity is the gospel of the cross of Christ. A study of Judges 19, one of the most disturbing passages in Scripture, showing how a people who departed from God's moral rule descended into total moral chaos. Pastor Miles argues that outrageous immorality demands moral outrage, and that the only true cure for human depravity is the gospel of the cross of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 41:29 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/wanderers-sunday-october-13-2024/ 7PnpDMntJ18 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Judges 18 records how the tribe of Dan, refusing to take the difficult inheritance God gave them, sought an easier conquest, stole Micah's idol and priest, and massacred the peaceful people of Laish — illustrating what happens to a people with no moral governance and no contentment. Pastor Miles shows that we tend to wander when we are not planted, and that only God's grace, not a king, can cure a heart given to covetousness and self-centered religion. Judges 18 records how the tribe of Dan, refusing to take the difficult inheritance God gave them, sought an easier conquest, stole Micah's idol and priest, and massacred the peaceful people of Laish — illustrating what happens to a people with no moral governance and no contentment. Pastor Miles shows that we tend to wander when we are not planted, and that only God's grace, not a king, can cure a heart given to covetousness and self-centered religion. Miles DeBenedictis 48:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/expedient-religion-sunday-october-6-2024/ rSaFHjrkACY Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paris Reidhead's classic message "Ten Shekels and a Shirt" and the story of Micah in Judges 17, Pastor Miles confronts the danger of a utilitarian, man-centered Christianity that treats God as a means to our own happiness. True devotion seeks God himself for his glory, not merely the gifts and blessings he provides. Drawing on Paris Reidhead's classic message "Ten Shekels and a Shirt" and the story of Micah in Judges 17, Pastor Miles confronts the danger of a utilitarian, man-centered Christianity that treats God as a means to our own happiness. True devotion seeks God himself for his glory, not merely the gifts and blessings he provides. Miles DeBenedictis 44:52 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-final-act-sunday-september-29-2024/ dFqM1FwyEzk Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Examining Judges 16, Pastor Miles teaches the final act of Samson's life—his fall through Delilah, his capture, and his death—as a sobering warning about the danger of trusting our own strength and toying with sin, set against the backdrop of God's irrevocable gifts and relentless mercy. Examining Judges 16, Pastor Miles teaches the final act of Samson's life—his fall through Delilah, his capture, and his death—as a sobering warning about the danger of trusting our own strength and toying with sin, set against the backdrop of God's irrevocable gifts and relentless mercy. Miles DeBenedictis 40:17 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-strong-fool-s-folly-sunday-september-22-2024/ Py_A0vNb6Zw Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through Judges 15 and the story of Samson's escalating revenge against the Philistines, Pastor Miles examines the temptation to do the right thing in the wrong way, the danger of personal vengeance, and the surprising grace of God who uses imperfect, foolish people to accomplish His purposes. Through Judges 15 and the story of Samson's escalating revenge against the Philistines, Pastor Miles examines the temptation to do the right thing in the wrong way, the danger of personal vengeance, and the surprising grace of God who uses imperfect, foolish people to accomplish His purposes. Miles DeBenedictis 38:00 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/entrapped-by-weakness-sunday-september-15-2024/ gNCZXP0EhsM Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Judges 14 examining Samson—a man of supernatural strength but weak character—who repeatedly walks into avoidable spiritual traps. The teaching warns against underestimating the weakness of strong men and the seductiveness of temptation, while affirming that God accomplishes His purposes even through flawed, broken vessels. A verse-by-verse study of Judges 14 examining Samson—a man of supernatural strength but weak character—who repeatedly walks into avoidable spiritual traps. The teaching warns against underestimating the weakness of strong men and the seductiveness of temptation, while affirming that God accomplishes His purposes even through flawed, broken vessels. Miles DeBenedictis 39:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/created-called-on-purpose-sunday-september-8-2024/ XTlqTfP3ukw Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on Samson called "Strong Man, Weak Character," Pastor Miles studies Judges 13 and the angelic announcement of Samson's birth to Manoah and his barren wife. He draws out that whatever good is in our lives is by God's grace, that God creates and calls each person to a purpose, and that fulfilling that purpose requires dedicated consecration, fervent prayer, and worship that invites God's presence. Opening a new series on Samson called "Strong Man, Weak Character," Pastor Miles studies Judges 13 and the angelic announcement of Samson's birth to Manoah and his barren wife. He draws out that whatever good is in our lives is by God's grace, that God creates and calls each person to a purpose, and that fulfilling that purpose requires dedicated consecration, fervent prayer, and worship that invites God's presence. Miles DeBenedictis 44:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-09-01-philippians-4-9/ 2024-09-01-philippians-4-9 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT A teaching from Philippians 4 (with support from James 1, Romans 5, Philippians 3, and 2 Timothy 4) on how believers can find genuine joy in difficult circumstances by trusting God's commands, dwelling on what is true and good, bringing worries to God in prayer, and reaching forward toward the prize of God's heavenly call in Christ. A teaching from Philippians 4 (with support from James 1, Romans 5, Philippians 3, and 2 Timothy 4) on how believers can find genuine joy in difficult circumstances by trusting God's commands, dwelling on what is true and good, bringing worries to God in prayer, and reaching forward toward the prize of God's heavenly call in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/it-all-comes-down-to-this-sunday-august-25-2024/ LSqo01Gwv9E Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT In the final chapter of Hosea, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's coming destruction was self-inflicted and entirely preventable, yet God still offered restoration through repentance. The same simple message endures today: turn from sin to God, offer the sacrifice of a humble and contrite heart, and receive His reviving grace and the blessings of righteousness. In the final chapter of Hosea, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's coming destruction was self-inflicted and entirely preventable, yet God still offered restoration through repentance. The same simple message endures today: turn from sin to God, offer the sacrifice of a humble and contrite heart, and receive His reviving grace and the blessings of righteousness. Miles DeBenedictis 43:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/gradually-then-suddenly-sunday-august-18-2024/ EGuX5sUFpl4 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the final chapters of Hosea, Pastor Miles shows how Israel's success bred pride, how compounding sin leads to ruin "gradually, then suddenly," and how God's certain judgment can only be answered by the resurrecting power of God in Jesus Christ. He warns against placing ultimate hope in earthly rulers and calls believers to know and share the gospel as the only true hope. Drawing on the final chapters of Hosea, Pastor Miles shows how Israel's success bred pride, how compounding sin leads to ruin "gradually, then suddenly," and how God's certain judgment can only be answered by the resurrecting power of God in Jesus Christ. He warns against placing ultimate hope in earthly rulers and calls believers to know and share the gospel as the only true hope. Miles DeBenedictis 45:40 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jacob-s-smackdown-sunday-august-11-2024/ CU0AnRlHRl4 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Using the story of Jacob's transformation into Israel as the backdrop, this teaching unpacks Hosea 12, where God charges the deceitful northern kingdom to repent like their father Jacob did. The message warns that deception and wealth cannot save, and that mercy comes only through humble repentance before God. Using the story of Jacob's transformation into Israel as the backdrop, this teaching unpacks Hosea 12, where God charges the deceitful northern kingdom to repent like their father Jacob did. The message warns that deception and wealth cannot save, and that mercy comes only through humble repentance before God. Miles DeBenedictis 50:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/faithful-in-every-season-sunday-august-4-2024/ xD8kXRTLPkg Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Hosea 11, this teaching examines how God lovingly nurtured Israel only to be repeatedly abandoned, and how their exile was the result of their own refusal to repent rather than any divine indifference. Pastor Miles applies Israel's experience to our own privileged but spiritually drifting culture, urging believers to anchor their hope not in this world or in earthly outcomes but in God's coming kingdom. Drawing from Hosea 11, this teaching examines how God lovingly nurtured Israel only to be repeatedly abandoned, and how their exile was the result of their own refusal to repent rather than any divine indifference. Pastor Miles applies Israel's experience to our own privileged but spiritually drifting culture, urging believers to anchor their hope not in this world or in earthly outcomes but in God's coming kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 50:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-07-28-hosea-10-1/ 2024-07-28-hosea-10-1 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through Hosea 10, showing how Israel turned God's blessings into idolatry and faced loving discipline, with the central insight that God is not doing something *to* us but *for* us. The teaching calls believers to sow righteousness, break up hard ground, seek the Lord, and foster faithfulness by remembering who we are, why we are here, and how we are to live. A verse-by-verse teaching through Hosea 10, showing how Israel turned God's blessings into idolatry and faced loving discipline, with the central insight that God is not doing something *to* us but *for* us. The teaching calls believers to sow righteousness, break up hard ground, seek the Lord, and foster faithfulness by remembering who we are, why we are here, and how we are to live. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sin-s-inevitable-consequence-sunday-july-21-2024/ dYNRULkLXbQ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Hosea 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's economic collapse, political upheaval, and coming exile were the inevitable consequences of centuries of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. He outlines five ways sin destroys—bringing people down, making them foolish, inviting God's wrath, multiplying sorrow, and removing them from God—and points to Christ as the only remedy for both individuals and nations. Drawing from Hosea 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's economic collapse, political upheaval, and coming exile were the inevitable consequences of centuries of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. He outlines five ways sin destroys—bringing people down, making them foolish, inviting God's wrath, multiplying sorrow, and removing them from God—and points to Christ as the only remedy for both individuals and nations. Miles DeBenedictis 47:00 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/making-messes-messier-sunday-july-14-2024/ EnrSpfeNrek Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Hosea 8 and the warnings of Deuteronomy 28, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's accelerating ruin was a mess of its own making, brought on by centuries of idolatry and rebellion against God. Yet the message ends in hope: God allows people to reap the consequences of their choices not because He delights in judgment, but because He desires to redeem and restore broken, messy lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Drawing on Hosea 8 and the warnings of Deuteronomy 28, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel's accelerating ruin was a mess of its own making, brought on by centuries of idolatry and rebellion against God. Yet the message ends in hope: God allows people to reap the consequences of their choices not because He delights in judgment, but because He desires to redeem and restore broken, messy lives through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 45:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-07-07-hosea-7-1/ 2024-07-07-hosea-7-1 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT In Hosea 7:1, God declares Israel guilty of fraud after offering them a chance to repent; pulling back the surface, He finds iniquity rather than true repentance. Pastor Miles draws out four metaphors of fraud—an overheated oven, a half-baked cake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow—while emphasizing that God's ultimate desire is still to heal His people. In Hosea 7:1, God declares Israel guilty of fraud after offering them a chance to repent; pulling back the surface, He finds iniquity rather than true repentance. Pastor Miles draws out four metaphors of fraud—an overheated oven, a half-baked cake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow—while emphasizing that God's ultimate desire is still to heal His people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-06-30-hosea-6-1/ 2024-06-30-hosea-6-1 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT A study of Hosea 6:1 that holds together the love and grace of God toward His people with the reality of accountability and coming judgment. The teaching warns that empty religious ritual cannot replace a genuine, repentant relationship with the one true God. A study of Hosea 6:1 that holds together the love and grace of God toward His people with the reality of accountability and coming judgment. The teaching warns that empty religious ritual cannot replace a genuine, repentant relationship with the one true God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-maggot-the-rot-the-lion-sunday-june-23-2024/ QPZn8lE3c0o Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Hosea 5, Pastor Miles teaches that God judges sin without partiality—beginning with His own people and leaders—and warns that persistent, presumptuous sin sears the conscience and brings God's relentless judgment, pictured as a maggot, rot, and a lion. Yet the message ends in hope: God relents when He sees repentance, and Christ bore that relentless wrath in our place. Continuing through Hosea 5, Pastor Miles teaches that God judges sin without partiality—beginning with His own people and leaders—and warns that persistent, presumptuous sin sears the conscience and brings God's relentless judgment, pictured as a maggot, rot, and a lion. Yet the message ends in hope: God relents when He sees repentance, and Christ bore that relentless wrath in our place. Miles DeBenedictis 45:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-consequence-of-compromise-sunday-june-16-2024/ BsGnm3QXft0 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Hosea 4, Pastor Miles examines how Israel's spiritual collapse in the 8th century BC—marked by lost truth, mercy, and knowledge of God—flowed largely from failed religious leadership, and warns that a culture's destruction follows when God's messengers deliver the wrong message and people imitate ungodly patterns. He calls for faithful leaders, watchful believers, and especially godly fathers who walk in rightness before God. Drawing on Hosea 4, Pastor Miles examines how Israel's spiritual collapse in the 8th century BC—marked by lost truth, mercy, and knowledge of God—flowed largely from failed religious leadership, and warns that a culture's destruction follows when God's messengers deliver the wrong message and people imitate ungodly patterns. He calls for faithful leaders, watchful believers, and especially godly fathers who walk in rightness before God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/there-she-goes-again-sunday-june-9-2024/ Z14naGC4QF4 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT Using Hosea 3 alongside Ephesians 5 and the prophets, Pastor Miles teaches that marriage is a tangible, temporal picture of God's desire to be united with us in love, and that God's consistent character is faithful love toward a persistently unfaithful people—ultimately fulfilled in Christ's redemption of His bride. Using Hosea 3 alongside Ephesians 5 and the prophets, Pastor Miles teaches that marriage is a tangible, temporal picture of God's desire to be united with us in love, and that God's consistent character is faithful love toward a persistently unfaithful people—ultimately fulfilled in Christ's redemption of His bride. Miles DeBenedictis 52:44 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/desperate-times-sunday-may-26-2024/ jImXxum85hM Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces the book of Hosea, setting it in the historical context of 8th-century BC Israel and the theological framework of Deuteronomy. He shows how God called Hosea to marry an unfaithful wife as a shocking sign to a people who had spiritually committed adultery against God, demonstrating both God's justice and the grace that brings forth a redeemed remnant. Pastor Miles introduces the book of Hosea, setting it in the historical context of 8th-century BC Israel and the theological framework of Deuteronomy. He shows how God called Hosea to marry an unfaithful wife as a shocking sign to a people who had spiritually committed adultery against God, demonstrating both God's justice and the grace that brings forth a redeemed remnant. Miles DeBenedictis 54:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/two-mountains-sunday-may-19-2024/ Ddskte415As Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT On the day of Pentecost, Pastor Miles traces the meaning of two mountains in Hebrews 12—Mount Sinai, where the law came down and 3,000 died, and Mount Zion, where the Holy Spirit came down and 3,000 were saved—showing that the New Covenant of grace in Christ surpasses the old Covenant of law, and closing with a call to baptism. On the day of Pentecost, Pastor Miles traces the meaning of two mountains in Hebrews 12—Mount Sinai, where the law came down and 3,000 died, and Mount Zion, where the Holy Spirit came down and 3,000 were saved—showing that the New Covenant of grace in Christ surpasses the old Covenant of law, and closing with a call to baptism. Miles DeBenedictis 43:11 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-mom-s-legacy-sunday-may-12-2024/ njPg-pqE9Fk Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT Using the example of Timothy's mother Eunice and grandmother Lois from 2 Timothy 1 and Acts 16, Pastor Miles teaches that the greatest legacy a parent can leave is not wealth but a genuine faith in Jesus Christ—lived out daily and handed down. He contrasts the world's idols of success and prosperity with the biblical values of long life, lineage, and legacy. Using the example of Timothy's mother Eunice and grandmother Lois from 2 Timothy 1 and Acts 16, Pastor Miles teaches that the greatest legacy a parent can leave is not wealth but a genuine faith in Jesus Christ—lived out daily and handed down. He contrasts the world's idols of success and prosperity with the biblical values of long life, lineage, and legacy. Miles DeBenedictis 40:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/be-careful-what-you-vow-for-sunday-april-28-2024/ RNaJaZiyx64 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah, showing how God graciously uses flawed people while warning believers not to live with one foot in the world. The teaching examines Jephthah's rejection, rise, rash vow, and tragic outcome as a caution against being shaped more by surrounding culture than by the true and living God. A verse-by-verse study of Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah, showing how God graciously uses flawed people while warning believers not to live with one foot in the world. The teaching examines Jephthah's rejection, rise, rash vow, and tragic outcome as a caution against being shaped more by surrounding culture than by the true and living God. Miles DeBenedictis 43:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-04-21-judges-10-1/ 2024-04-21-judges-10-1 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Mark Childress teaches Judges 10:1 as a caution rather than a condemnation, tracing how Israel deconstructed, self-destructed, and reconstructed its covenant relationship with God in a single chapter. He applies the lessons of prosperity, pride, and lost humility to the church and concludes with a "well done" celebration of how the congregation is loving people and making disciples. Pastor Mark Childress teaches Judges 10:1 as a caution rather than a condemnation, tracing how Israel deconstructed, self-destructed, and reconstructed its covenant relationship with God in a single chapter. He applies the lessons of prosperity, pride, and lost humility to the church and concludes with a "well done" celebration of how the congregation is loving people and making disciples. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-04-14-judges-9-1/ 2024-04-14-judges-9-1 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through the account of Abimelech's bloody rise and fall in Judges 9, this teaching shows that when a people turns its back on God, they are left only with bad choices and reap ungodly consequences. The real problem is never merely the wicked ruler but a nation that has forgotten God, and the remedy is to keep our eyes on Jesus and fulfill our God-given purpose to make disciples. Through the account of Abimelech's bloody rise and fall in Judges 9, this teaching shows that when a people turns its back on God, they are left only with bad choices and reap ungodly consequences. The real problem is never merely the wicked ruler but a nation that has forgotten God, and the remedy is to keep our eyes on Jesus and fulfill our God-given purpose to make disciples. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/you-started-strong-but-sunday-april-7-2024/ ykroA-c4P4I Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT A study of Judges 8 contrasting Gideon's faithful, God-reliant beginning with his prideful, vengeful, and self-glorifying finish, showing that in the Christian life it is not how you start but how you finish that matters. The teaching warns against trusting in one's own strength after victory and calls believers to lay aside sin and fix their eyes on Jesus. A study of Judges 8 contrasting Gideon's faithful, God-reliant beginning with his prideful, vengeful, and self-glorifying finish, showing that in the Christian life it is not how you start but how you finish that matters. The teaching warns against trusting in one's own strength after victory and calls believers to lay aside sin and fix their eyes on Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 45:29 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/he-is-risen-sunday-march-31-2024/ qr-FwJub59k Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles presents the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most important event in human history and the foundation upon which all of Christianity stands or falls. Tracing the disciples' journey from following Jesus for selfish reasons, to fleeing in fear at his death, to becoming bold martyrs, he argues that their radical transformation is only plausibly explained by their having seen the Risen Lord. Pastor Miles presents the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most important event in human history and the foundation upon which all of Christianity stands or falls. Tracing the disciples' journey from following Jesus for selfish reasons, to fleeing in fear at his death, to becoming bold martyrs, he argues that their radical transformation is only plausibly explained by their having seen the Risen Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 42:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/good-friday-friday-march-29-2024/ bu5Jute3tew Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A Good Friday meditation on how the cross—once a symbol of fear, shame, and death—became the worldwide emblem of hope and salvation through Christ's suffering. Pastor Miles surveys the full scope of Jesus's passion and explains why a day of horror is rightly called "good." A Good Friday meditation on how the cross—once a symbol of fear, shame, and death—became the worldwide emblem of hope and salvation through Christ's suffering. Pastor Miles surveys the full scope of Jesus's passion and explains why a day of horror is rightly called "good." Miles DeBenedictis 20:26 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/witnesses-seekers-skeptics-sunday-march-24-2024/ Z5Hw7LQeEgc Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through the opening chapter of John's Gospel, Pastor Miles examines three witnesses (John the Baptist, Andrew, and Philip), the seekers they encountered, and the skeptic Nathaniel, to call every believer to the work of being a witness who points people to Christ. The teaching emphasizes that Jesus came with a sacrificial purpose, seeks seekers, makes his followers into finders of seekers, and loves to turn skeptics into saints. Through the opening chapter of John's Gospel, Pastor Miles examines three witnesses (John the Baptist, Andrew, and Philip), the seekers they encountered, and the skeptic Nathaniel, to call every believer to the work of being a witness who points people to Christ. The teaching emphasizes that Jesus came with a sacrificial purpose, seeks seekers, makes his followers into finders of seekers, and loves to turn skeptics into saints. Miles DeBenedictis 43:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fleeces-fear-and-faithfulness-sunday-march-17-2024/ WCcWlZ-GuPc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6–7, Pastor Miles teaches that God delights in using weak, fearful, ordinary people to accomplish great things so that He alone receives the glory. He calls believers to step out in faith despite their fears, beginning with small acts of obedience that God multiplies for His kingdom. Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6–7, Pastor Miles teaches that God delights in using weak, fearful, ordinary people to accomplish great things so that He alone receives the glory. He calls believers to step out in faith despite their fears, beginning with small acts of obedience that God multiplies for His kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 44:50 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/from-fear-to-the-fight-by-faith-sunday-march-10-2024/ YVfd_yi1Us8 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Judges 6 showing how Israel's idolatry brought the oppressing Midianites, how God sent a prophet to recall them to the words of Deuteronomy, and how God called the fearful, reluctant Gideon to deliver them. The message presses listeners to identify the "midianites" consuming their lives and to step forward in faithful obedience so God can pour out His power through willing vessels. A verse-by-verse teaching on Judges 6 showing how Israel's idolatry brought the oppressing Midianites, how God sent a prophet to recall them to the words of Deuteronomy, and how God called the fearful, reluctant Gideon to deliver them. The message presses listeners to identify the "midianites" consuming their lives and to step forward in faithful obedience so God can pour out His power through willing vessels. Miles DeBenedictis 51:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-03-03-judges-5-1/ 2024-03-03-judges-5-1 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the story of Deborah in Judges 5, this teaching examines Deborah's song of victory as a model for how praise overcomes anxiety and how God calls His people away from the sin of inaction into obedient service. Through the example of the tribes who answered the call—and those who stayed home—it challenges believers to worship wholeheartedly and to actively serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Continuing the story of Deborah in Judges 5, this teaching examines Deborah's song of victory as a model for how praise overcomes anxiety and how God calls His people away from the sin of inaction into obedient service. Through the example of the tribes who answered the call—and those who stayed home—it challenges believers to worship wholeheartedly and to actively serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/nailed-it-sunday-february-25-2024/ 9oWO6f3QqTA Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Through Judges 4, this teaching shows how Israel "again did evil in the sight of the Lord," exposing our own weakness and slavery to sin, and how God delivers the unlikely and unexpected—pointing forward to the cross, where Christ was "nailed" to set us free from sin's punishment, power, and presence. Through Judges 4, this teaching shows how Israel "again did evil in the sight of the Lord," exposing our own weakness and slavery to sin, and how God delivers the unlikely and unexpected—pointing forward to the cross, where Christ was "nailed" to set us free from sin's punishment, power, and presence. Miles DeBenedictis 47:04 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-sword-goes-in-sunday-february-18-2024/ osN8FtlIflE Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Judges 3:5-30, the cycle of Israel's sin and deliverance and the story of Ehud and Eglon, Pastor Miles argues that the "nation" of Israel in the judges era was small and local, and that God uses ordinary people who simply show up and take responsibility. He challenges believers to recognize that big cultural problems are really local problems that God-empowered, ordinary Christians are called to address right where they are. Teaching from Judges 3:5-30, the cycle of Israel's sin and deliverance and the story of Ehud and Eglon, Pastor Miles argues that the "nation" of Israel in the judges era was small and local, and that God uses ordinary people who simply show up and take responsibility. He challenges believers to recognize that big cultural problems are really local problems that God-empowered, ordinary Christians are called to address right where they are. Miles DeBenedictis 51:51 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-consequence-of-compromise-sunday-february-11-2024/ vOoHwNi7WCQ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the framing chapter of Judges (chapter 2), this teaching examines how Israel descended into idolatry through small steps of compromise, and how God—though He allows His people to reap the consequences of sin—remains merciful, raising up judges to deliver those who repent and return to Him. Drawing from the framing chapter of Judges (chapter 2), this teaching examines how Israel descended into idolatry through small steps of compromise, and how God—though He allows His people to reap the consequences of sin—remains merciful, raising up judges to deliver those who repent and return to Him. Miles DeBenedictis 46:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/compare-contrast-sunday-february-4-2024/ uzGKgAS95LM Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT Opening the Book of Judges, Pastor Miles shows how Judges 1–2 functions as a sequel to Joshua, recalling Israel's victory before charting their slide into compromise. The teaching contrasts the deuteronomic equation—faith plus obedience yields victory and blessing—with its inverse, demonstrating how small compromises and the neglect of prayer lead nations and individuals toward defeat and cursing. Opening the Book of Judges, Pastor Miles shows how Judges 1–2 functions as a sequel to Joshua, recalling Israel's victory before charting their slide into compromise. The teaching contrasts the deuteronomic equation—faith plus obedience yields victory and blessing—with its inverse, demonstrating how small compromises and the neglect of prayer lead nations and individuals toward defeat and cursing. Miles DeBenedictis 53:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-generation-that-did-not-know-sunday-january-28-2024/ 99zbr8XtDNM Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT An introduction to a new series in the Book of Judges, framed by Judges 2's account of "a generation that did not know the Lord." Pastor Miles argues that the West's slide from a judeo-Christian worldview mirrors Israel's cycle of forsaking God, and that the only solution to our cultural dumpster fire is the gospel of Jesus Christ. An introduction to a new series in the Book of Judges, framed by Judges 2's account of "a generation that did not know the Lord." Pastor Miles argues that the West's slide from a judeo-Christian worldview mirrors Israel's cycle of forsaking God, and that the only solution to our cultural dumpster fire is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 53:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-01-21-john-17-13/ 2024-01-21-john-17-13 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of John 17:9-26, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for all who will believe through their word, showing how the unity of God's people glorifies Christ and becomes a supernatural witness to the world. The teaching closes by examining why we fail to make Christ known, and calls believers to know the Word, pray, and obey while guarding their unity. A verse-by-verse study of John 17:9-26, focusing on Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for all who will believe through their word, showing how the unity of God's people glorifies Christ and becomes a supernatural witness to the world. The teaching closes by examining why we fail to make Christ known, and calls believers to know the Word, pray, and obey while guarding their unity. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2024-01-14-philippians-3-1/ 2024-01-14-philippians-3-1 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT This teaching on life in connection with one another traces humanity's design for community from Eden through the fall, and shows that the only cure for sin's damage to our relationships is Jesus, who places us in His body with gifts to serve one another in forgiveness, kindness, and unity. Being an active, forgiving part of the body of Christ is not optional but a command God uses to accomplish His mission of making disciples. This teaching on life in connection with one another traces humanity's design for community from Eden through the fall, and shows that the only cure for sin's damage to our relationships is Jesus, who places us in His body with gifts to serve one another in forgiveness, kindness, and unity. Being an active, forgiving part of the body of Christ is not optional but a command God uses to accomplish His mission of making disciples. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/finding-fulfilling-your-purpose-sunday-january-7-2024/ hW6EmyU9weQ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Jesus's prayer in John 17, Pastor Miles addresses the cultural "crisis of meaning" and teaches that human beings were created by God for a specific purpose: to know God experientially, to glorify Him forever, and to live in unity and communion with Him through Christ. Drawing on Jesus's prayer in John 17, Pastor Miles addresses the cultural "crisis of meaning" and teaches that human beings were created by God for a specific purpose: to know God experientially, to glorify Him forever, and to live in unity and communion with Him through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 46:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/glory-peace-goodwill-sunday-december-24-2023/ Qp5GTXJQhKE Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas Eve meditation on the angels' announcement in Luke 2, showing how Christ's humble birth—proclaimed first to lowly shepherds—brings glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and the possibility that we can be fully pleasing to God. Pastor Miles closes by urging believers to imitate the shepherds in praising God and proclaiming the good news. A Christmas Eve meditation on the angels' announcement in Luke 2, showing how Christ's humble birth—proclaimed first to lowly shepherds—brings glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and the possibility that we can be fully pleasing to God. Pastor Miles closes by urging believers to imitate the shepherds in praising God and proclaiming the good news. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christmas-adam-service-pastor-miles-sunday-december-23-2023/ nq2-QKAff5w Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas celebration teaching that asks "Why is this night different from all other nights?" and answers by tracing the prophetic thread of Christ's coming from Genesis 3:15 through the Old Testament to its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Though the event happened in obscurity, it is the most significant event in human history, around which our entire calendar and culture is built. A Christmas celebration teaching that asks "Why is this night different from all other nights?" and answers by tracing the prophetic thread of Christ's coming from Genesis 3:15 through the Old Testament to its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Though the event happened in obscurity, it is the most significant event in human history, around which our entire calendar and culture is built. Miles DeBenedictis 19:20 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-love-sunday-december-17-2023/ Bk5HFzwznxE Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT In the final week of an Advent series, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus is the advent of love—the foundation beneath the peace, hope, and joy of Christmas. Drawing chiefly from Romans 5 and Ephesians 2, he shows that because God is love and Jesus is love incarnate, God's love for us in Christ compels us to love and share that love with others. In the final week of an Advent series, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus is the advent of love—the foundation beneath the peace, hope, and joy of Christmas. Drawing chiefly from Romans 5 and Ephesians 2, he shows that because God is love and Jesus is love incarnate, God's love for us in Christ compels us to love and share that love with others. Miles DeBenedictis 45:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fullness-of-joy-sunday-december-10-2023/ TY1hSCzyiNg Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT On the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the arrival of Christ makes "fullness of joy" accessible, since Jesus Himself embodies the joy of God's presence. Drawing from Psalm 16, John 14-15, Isaiah 9, and Romans 5, he shows that lasting joy is received through faith in Christ and grows toward abundance as we abide in Him, His word, and His love. On the third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the arrival of Christ makes "fullness of joy" accessible, since Jesus Himself embodies the joy of God's presence. Drawing from Psalm 16, John 14-15, Isaiah 9, and Romans 5, he shows that lasting joy is received through faith in Christ and grows toward abundance as we abide in Him, His word, and His love. Miles DeBenedictis 51:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/this-is-my-hope-sunday-december-3-2023/ -L-XD5EkOxw Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT This Advent message proclaims that the coming of Jesus is the coming of hope—not the blind optimism or wishful thinking of the world, but a sure and steadfast hope that anchors the soul through every storm. Tracing the thread of hope from Eden to Eternity, Pastor Miles shows that ultimate hope is found only in Christ and his coming kingdom. This Advent message proclaims that the coming of Jesus is the coming of hope—not the blind optimism or wishful thinking of the world, but a sure and steadfast hope that anchors the soul through every storm. Tracing the thread of hope from Eden to Eternity, Pastor Miles shows that ultimate hope is found only in Christ and his coming kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 42:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/perfect-peace-sunday-november-26-2023/ jAFpbhhWnBI Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT As the church enters the Advent season, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace, brings biblical *shalom*—total human flourishing and reconciliation with God and one another. He shows both how to access this peace through faith in Christ's finished work and how to experience it daily by setting one's mind on God in prayer. As the church enters the Advent season, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Christ, the Prince of Peace, brings biblical *shalom*—total human flourishing and reconciliation with God and one another. He shows both how to access this peace through faith in Christ's finished work and how to experience it daily by setting one's mind on God in prayer. Miles DeBenedictis 43:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fare-well-if-sunday-november-12-2023/ V_KjCeQXMpE Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT In the closing "farewell" chapter of Joshua, Pastor Miles explores how the Bible's farewell speeches teach that human thriving is conditional: we fare well *if* we apply the wisdom of God's revelation. Joshua reminds Israel that all they possess is God's gracious gift, and that success and survival in the land depend on faithful obedience to God's word—a principle that ultimately points to Jesus Christ as our only hope. In the closing "farewell" chapter of Joshua, Pastor Miles explores how the Bible's farewell speeches teach that human thriving is conditional: we fare well *if* we apply the wisdom of God's revelation. Joshua reminds Israel that all they possess is God's gracious gift, and that success and survival in the land depend on faithful obedience to God's word—a principle that ultimately points to Jesus Christ as our only hope. Miles DeBenedictis 49:32 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/shoot-first-sunday-november-5-2023/ MZGMZ1kZ1n4 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT Using Joshua 22, where Israel nearly went to war against the eastern tribes over a misunderstood altar, Pastor Miles warns against the cultural and personal impulse to "shoot first and ask questions later." He calls Christians to follow Christ's example of being slow to anger and leading with mercy and grace in an age of outrage. Using Joshua 22, where Israel nearly went to war against the eastern tribes over a misunderstood altar, Pastor Miles warns against the cultural and personal impulse to "shoot first and ask questions later." He calls Christians to follow Christ's example of being slow to anger and leading with mercy and grace in an age of outrage. Miles DeBenedictis 48:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/not-a-word-failed-sunday-october-29-2023/ DTn37CAX4ZI Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Joshua 21:43-45, where "not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken," Pastor Miles teaches that the God of the whole Bible is gracious and merciful from cover to cover and will not fail to fulfill His promises and spiritual blessings to us in Christ. Believers are guaranteed in Christ the fullness of every spiritual blessing—chosen, adopted, redeemed, given rest, peace, love, and hope—all secured not by our works but by Christ's finished work on the cross. Drawing from Joshua 21:43-45, where "not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken," Pastor Miles teaches that the God of the whole Bible is gracious and merciful from cover to cover and will not fail to fulfill His promises and spiritual blessings to us in Christ. Believers are guaranteed in Christ the fullness of every spiritual blessing—chosen, adopted, redeemed, given rest, peace, love, and hope—all secured not by our works but by Christ's finished work on the cross. Miles DeBenedictis 45:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-just-response-to-injustice-sunday-october-22-2023/ aKPCb7N-LeQ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the Cities of Refuge in Joshua 20 and the events of October 7th in Israel, Pastor Miles teaches that Scripture shows us both how to think and how to live through life's twists and turns, including how to respond justly to evil and injustice. Because human life bears the image of God, injustice rightly provokes anger and demands a just response—but that response must be slowed, weighed, and tempered by mercy, ultimately resting in Christ as our only hope. Drawing on the Cities of Refuge in Joshua 20 and the events of October 7th in Israel, Pastor Miles teaches that Scripture shows us both how to think and how to live through life's twists and turns, including how to respond justly to evil and injustice. Because human life bears the image of God, injustice rightly provokes anger and demands a just response—but that response must be slowed, weighed, and tempered by mercy, ultimately resting in Christ as our only hope. Miles DeBenedictis 47:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/divine-discontent-sunday-october-1-2023/ UP0RgqoZXo4 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT Using the daughters of Zelophehad and the tribe of Ephraim's request for more land in Joshua 17, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible is not the source of misogyny and oppression—as today's gender ideology claims—but the divine revelation that elevates human dignity, and that God plants a "divine discontent" in His people to drive them to courageously possess the fullness of their inheritance. Using the daughters of Zelophehad and the tribe of Ephraim's request for more land in Joshua 17, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible is not the source of misogyny and oppression—as today's gender ideology claims—but the divine revelation that elevates human dignity, and that God plants a "divine discontent" in His people to drive them to courageously possess the fullness of their inheritance. Miles DeBenedictis 54:19 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/mop-ups-flare-ups-sunday-september-24-2023/ 4hcscxsTaB8 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Using the firefighter practice of "mop up"—extinguishing hidden hot spots so they don't flare up later—Pastor Miles teaches Joshua 16, where Ephraim and Manasseh fail to fully dispossess the Canaanites from their inheritance. He shows how this incomplete possession later led Israel into idolatry and judgment, and applies the principle that unattended secret sin imperils believers, urging confession and Spirit-empowered holiness. Using the firefighter practice of "mop up"—extinguishing hidden hot spots so they don't flare up later—Pastor Miles teaches Joshua 16, where Ephraim and Manasseh fail to fully dispossess the Canaanites from their inheritance. He shows how this incomplete possession later led Israel into idolatry and judgment, and applies the principle that unattended secret sin imperils believers, urging confession and Spirit-empowered holiness. Miles DeBenedictis 46:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/give-me-a-blessing-pt-2-sunday-september-17-2023/ Hq5RrdgkFUE Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Joshua 15, Pastor Miles traces the Bible's grand narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, showing how Israel's inheritance pictures the believer's promised blessing in Christ. He urges believers to meet a lost culture with Christ's compassion rather than anger, and to imitate the tenacity of Caleb's daughter Achsah in boldly asking God for His blessing. Continuing in Joshua 15, Pastor Miles traces the Bible's grand narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration, showing how Israel's inheritance pictures the believer's promised blessing in Christ. He urges believers to meet a lost culture with Christ's compassion rather than anger, and to imitate the tenacity of Caleb's daughter Achsah in boldly asking God for His blessing. Miles DeBenedictis 46:44 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/give-me-a-blessing-sunday-september-10-2023/ up5_EhfcbEE Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles steps back to give a high-level overview of the Bible's grand narrative from Genesis through Joshua, showing how creation, fall, redemption, and restoration center on a promised descendant of Abraham—Jesus. He sets up the final section of Joshua, framing it as moving from "taking ground" to "possessing the possession" of God's promised inheritance by faith and faithfulness. Pastor Miles steps back to give a high-level overview of the Bible's grand narrative from Genesis through Joshua, showing how creation, fall, redemption, and restoration center on a promised descendant of Abraham—Jesus. He sets up the final section of Joshua, framing it as moving from "taking ground" to "possessing the possession" of God's promised inheritance by faith and faithfulness. Miles DeBenedictis 43:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-final-focus-sunday-august-27-2023/ 2B5MGkvFScg Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Concluding the summer series through Daniel, Pastor Miles teaches from Daniel 12 that suffering is the normal experience of God's people, but God is present with them, empowers and strengthens them, and will ultimately deliver them through a future resurrection. He warns against date-setting and prosperity theology, urging believers to keep their final focus on resurrection and inheritance. Concluding the summer series through Daniel, Pastor Miles teaches from Daniel 12 that suffering is the normal experience of God's people, but God is present with them, empowers and strengthens them, and will ultimately deliver them through a future resurrection. He warns against date-setting and prosperity theology, urging believers to keep their final focus on resurrection and inheritance. Miles DeBenedictis 48:37 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-time-and-the-end-sunday-august-20-2023/ yLkn9OkIo_M Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT A teaching through Daniel chapter 11 that traces the detailed prophecy of world kingdoms from the time of Cyrus through Antiochus Epiphanes, then argues that verse 36 onward looks beyond Antiochus to a future Antichrist. The message emphasizes that God's strategic plan is never frustrated, His people are not ultimately overcome, and prophecy should drive believers to faithful engagement in the mission of Christ now. A teaching through Daniel chapter 11 that traces the detailed prophecy of world kingdoms from the time of Cyrus through Antiochus Epiphanes, then argues that verse 36 onward looks beyond Antiochus to a future Antichrist. The message emphasizes that God's strategic plan is never frustrated, His people are not ultimately overcome, and prophecy should drive believers to faithful engagement in the mission of Christ now. Miles DeBenedictis 53:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/cosmic-warfare-sunday-august-13-2023/ fjTlWSAX18E Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Through Daniel chapter 10, this teaching explores the reality of spiritual warfare—the unseen world that interacts with our own—and calls Christians to recognize they are engaged in a real battle and to stand in God's strength through prayer and the Word. Pastor Miles shows how Daniel's persistent prayer was opposed by demonic powers yet aided by the angels Gabriel and Michael, and how the victory ultimately belongs to the Lord. Through Daniel chapter 10, this teaching explores the reality of spiritual warfare—the unseen world that interacts with our own—and calls Christians to recognize they are engaged in a real battle and to stand in God's strength through prayer and the Word. Pastor Miles shows how Daniel's persistent prayer was opposed by demonic powers yet aided by the angels Gabriel and Michael, and how the victory ultimately belongs to the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 53:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-messianic-meta-timeline-sunday-august-6-2023/ 0gEWJu5e478 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel, Pastor Miles shows how God revealed in advance the exile to Babylon, the deliverance through Cyrus, and a 490-year "meta timeline" pointing to the coming of Messiah. He argues that Daniel 9's "seventy weeks" is best understood as a general pattern of God's redemptive plan rather than an over-specific calculation, calling believers to humble prayer and faithful witness. Tracing the prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel, Pastor Miles shows how God revealed in advance the exile to Babylon, the deliverance through Cyrus, and a 490-year "meta timeline" pointing to the coming of Messiah. He argues that Daniel 9's "seventy weeks" is best understood as a general pattern of God's redemptive plan rather than an over-specific calculation, calling believers to humble prayer and faithful witness. Miles DeBenedictis 53:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-ram-tough-goat-sunday-july-30-2023/ XV9G8AcQnQQ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT A teaching from Daniel 8 that cautions against sensationalized "newspaper" or "YouTube" eschatology and models sound, plain-sense interpretation, showing how Daniel's vision of the ram and goat accurately foretold the rise of Medo-Persia, Greece, Alexander the Great, and Antiochus Epiphanes. Pastor Miles argues that prophecy is given to comfort and steady God's people, not to fuel fear or speculation. A teaching from Daniel 8 that cautions against sensationalized "newspaper" or "YouTube" eschatology and models sound, plain-sense interpretation, showing how Daniel's vision of the ram and goat accurately foretold the rise of Medo-Persia, Greece, Alexander the Great, and Antiochus Epiphanes. Pastor Miles argues that prophecy is given to comfort and steady God's people, not to fuel fear or speculation. Miles DeBenedictis 52:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/beast-mode-sunday-july-23-2023/ V4AQoSnq8xg Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles begins teaching the apocalyptic section of Daniel, opening with Daniel's troubling vision of four beasts in chapter 7. He argues that while prophetic passages are unclear in their specifics and must be held humbly, their general message brings hope: in the end God wins, reigns, and His people receive and possess the kingdom forever. Pastor Miles begins teaching the apocalyptic section of Daniel, opening with Daniel's troubling vision of four beasts in chapter 7. He argues that while prophetic passages are unclear in their specifics and must be held humbly, their general message brings hope: in the end God wins, reigns, and His people receive and possess the kingdom forever. Miles DeBenedictis 50:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-07-09-daniel-5-1/ 2023-07-09-daniel-5-1 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT A study of Daniel 5:1, examining King Belshazzar's blasphemous feast in besieged Babylon, the appearance of the finger of God writing judgment on the wall, and Daniel's interpretation. The teaching applies these events to warnings against pride, presuming on God's grace, the certainty of judgment, and Christ's power to cleanse unholy vessels. A study of Daniel 5:1, examining King Belshazzar's blasphemous feast in besieged Babylon, the appearance of the finger of God writing judgment on the wall, and Daniel's interpretation. The teaching applies these events to warnings against pride, presuming on God's grace, the certainty of judgment, and Christ's power to cleanse unholy vessels. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-king-s-humiliation-sunday-july-2-2023/ mg1TQLGGByk Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT Working through Daniel 4 — the only chapter authored by King Nebuchadnezzar himself — Pastor Miles traces the proud king's God-ordained humiliation and eventual repentance, contrasting his self-exaltation with the humility God requires and ultimately with Christ, who humbled Himself to death and was therefore exalted. The teaching calls hearers to humble themselves in repentance before God's throne of mercy rather than be humbled at the throne of judgment. Working through Daniel 4 — the only chapter authored by King Nebuchadnezzar himself — Pastor Miles traces the proud king's God-ordained humiliation and eventual repentance, contrasting his self-exaltation with the humility God requires and ultimately with Christ, who humbled Himself to death and was therefore exalted. The teaching calls hearers to humble themselves in repentance before God's throne of mercy rather than be humbled at the throne of judgment. Miles DeBenedictis 47:41 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-king-s-pride-sunday-june-25-2023/ f4WG6uUhFa4 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT Examining Daniel 3, Pastor Miles shows how Nebuchadnezzar's prideful demand that all bow to his golden image mirrors today's "cancel culture," and how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego model courageous, faithful refusal to conform. The teaching reminds believers that God is present in the fire and that genuine faith is proved authentic under pressure, even when standing firm does not guarantee rescue. Examining Daniel 3, Pastor Miles shows how Nebuchadnezzar's prideful demand that all bow to his golden image mirrors today's "cancel culture," and how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego model courageous, faithful refusal to conform. The teaching reminds believers that God is present in the fire and that genuine faith is proved authentic under pressure, even when standing firm does not guarantee rescue. Miles DeBenedictis 44:31 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sleepless-in-chaldea-sunday-june-18-2023/ wJz4sZedZgI Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream and his death-threat to Babylon's wise men set the stage for Daniel, who—trusting the God of heaven who reveals secrets—both receives and interprets the dream. The vision of a great statue destroyed by a stone is a Messianic prophecy of successive earthly kingdoms giving way to the eternal kingdom of God established through Christ. In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar's troubling dream and his death-threat to Babylon's wise men set the stage for Daniel, who—trusting the God of heaven who reveals secrets—both receives and interprets the dream. The vision of a great statue destroyed by a stone is a Messianic prophecy of successive earthly kingdoms giving way to the eternal kingdom of God established through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 46:45 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/resolve-sunday-june-11-2023/ Oi1sXFYBhxc Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT Opening a summer study in Daniel, Pastor Miles uses the experience of Daniel and his friends in Babylon to show how God's people can find their footing and stand faithfully in a culture turned upside down. Daniel's resolve not to defile himself models how believers must purpose in their hearts to remain loyal to God no matter their circumstances. Opening a summer study in Daniel, Pastor Miles uses the experience of Daniel and his friends in Babylon to show how God's people can find their footing and stand faithfully in a culture turned upside down. Daniel's resolve not to defile himself models how believers must purpose in their hearts to remain loyal to God no matter their circumstances. Miles DeBenedictis 47:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/context-sunday-june-4-2023/ BjR_Pym-ljE Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT A contextual introduction to the book of Daniel that traces the entire storyline of Israel in the Old Testament through the lens of the "deuteronomic principle"—if Israel obeyed God they would be blessed, but if they disobeyed they would be cursed and ultimately exiled. This background sets the stage for understanding how Daniel and his friends came to be captives in Babylon and how God remains at work even in affliction. A contextual introduction to the book of Daniel that traces the entire storyline of Israel in the Old Testament through the lens of the "deuteronomic principle"—if Israel obeyed God they would be blessed, but if they disobeyed they would be cursed and ultimately exiled. This background sets the stage for understanding how Daniel and his friends came to be captives in Babylon and how God remains at work even in affliction. Miles DeBenedictis 51:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/caleb-s-inheritance-sunday-may-28-2023/ UWYtEsDbZ-I Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Joshua 14 and Caleb's God-granted inheritance, then connects it to the believer's inheritance in Christ—guaranteed by the Holy Spirit—on the Feast of Pentecost, the day marking the blessing of the Spirit, the birth of the church, and the baptism of the first converts. Pastor Miles teaches Joshua 14 and Caleb's God-granted inheritance, then connects it to the believer's inheritance in Christ—guaranteed by the Holy Spirit—on the Feast of Pentecost, the day marking the blessing of the Spirit, the birth of the church, and the baptism of the first converts. Miles DeBenedictis 53:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/to-trust-or-to-turn-sunday-may-14-2023/ btXlRrehEyM Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT Using the gibeonites' plea for help in Joshua 10, Pastor Miles teaches that opposition and spiritual warfare are the normal Christian experience once we are "marked out" by our covenant with Christ. The challenge is to remain faithful and trust greatly in the God who fights with great power for His people. Using the gibeonites' plea for help in Joshua 10, Pastor Miles teaches that opposition and spiritual warfare are the normal Christian experience once we are "marked out" by our covenant with Christ. The challenge is to remain faithful and trust greatly in the God who fights with great power for His people. Miles DeBenedictis 46:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/challenging-passages-challenging-questions-sunday-april-30-2023/ W6kLCNdgOOk Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Joshua 8, Pastor Miles confronts the challenging question of why God in the Old Testament appears harsh and severe, especially in commanding the destruction of Ai. He argues that God's judgment is just, cause-based, patient, and preceded by calls to repentance, and that God's merciful nature in the Old Testament is consistent with Jesus in the New Testament and points to a coming final judgment from which only repentance can save. Teaching through Joshua 8, Pastor Miles confronts the challenging question of why God in the Old Testament appears harsh and severe, especially in commanding the destruction of Ai. He argues that God's judgment is just, cause-based, patient, and preceded by calls to repentance, and that God's merciful nature in the Old Testament is consistent with Jesus in the New Testament and points to a coming final judgment from which only repentance can save. Miles DeBenedictis 55:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/achan-from-sin-sunday-april-23-2023/ YKww7XgN-Gs Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on Joshua 7, where Achan's secret theft of devoted things from Jericho brought defeat and judgment on all Israel, illustrating that high spiritual moments carry the danger of catastrophic falls and that God values sanctification over earthly success. Pastor Miles closes by pointing to Christ as the only refuge from the coming judgment that all sinners deserve. A teaching on Joshua 7, where Achan's secret theft of devoted things from Jericho brought defeat and judgment on all Israel, illustrating that high spiritual moments carry the danger of catastrophic falls and that God values sanctification over earthly success. Pastor Miles closes by pointing to Christ as the only refuge from the coming judgment that all sinners deserve. Miles DeBenedictis 53:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/around-and-around-we-go-sunday-april-16-2023/ h_MZndyvybE Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles examines the fall of Jericho in Joshua 6 as an extraordinary biblical claim and demonstrates how archaeological and historical evidence consistently validates the biblical narrative, arguing that validated supernatural events point to a supernatural cause. He closes by applying the story's significance: every believer faces a "Jericho" too great to overcome in their own strength, but God subdues what we cannot. Pastor Miles examines the fall of Jericho in Joshua 6 as an extraordinary biblical claim and demonstrates how archaeological and historical evidence consistently validates the biblical narrative, arguing that validated supernatural events point to a supernatural cause. He closes by applying the story's significance: every believer faces a "Jericho" too great to overcome in their own strength, but God subdues what we cannot. Miles DeBenedictis 44:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-are-you-looking-for-sunday-april-9-2023/ WrTEyCU3a5w Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT Through three encounters in John's Gospel—Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the man at Bethesda—Pastor Miles shows that everyone is searching for a messiah, a man, or a miracle, and that the risen Jesus is the only one who satisfies our deepest thirst for eternal life. The teaching culminates in the resurrection as proof of Jesus's magnificent claims and a call to confess Him as Lord. Through three encounters in John's Gospel—Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the man at Bethesda—Pastor Miles shows that everyone is searching for a messiah, a man, or a miracle, and that the risen Jesus is the only one who satisfies our deepest thirst for eternal life. The teaching culminates in the resurrection as proof of Jesus's magnificent claims and a call to confess Him as Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 45:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-have-now-come-lives-service-sunday-april-2-2023/ WTztZ4cFjao Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT Through Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the Lord's army before Jericho, this Palm Sunday teaching shows how God leads us into unworkable situations to deepen our dependence and trust, calling us to humble worship and persistent prayer rather than using God as a piece of our own plans. Through Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the Lord's army before Jericho, this Palm Sunday teaching shows how God leads us into unworkable situations to deepen our dependence and trust, calling us to humble worship and persistent prayer rather than using God as a piece of our own plans. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-have-now-come-sunday-april-2-2023/ c2yHmt0g55k Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Joshua 5, Pastor Miles shows that God often works us into unworkable situations to deepen our dependence and trust in Him, and that when Christ appears as Commander of the Lord's army, our proper response is humble worship and surrender rather than trying to fit God into our own plans. He closes by urging persistent prayer for the "Jerichos" in our lives—hardened loved ones God still desires to save. Teaching from Joshua 5, Pastor Miles shows that God often works us into unworkable situations to deepen our dependence and trust in Him, and that when Christ appears as Commander of the Lord's army, our proper response is humble worship and surrender rather than trying to fit God into our own plans. He closes by urging persistent prayer for the "Jerichos" in our lives—hardened loved ones God still desires to save. Miles DeBenedictis 1:14:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-03-26-joshua-5-1/ 2023-03-26-joshua-5-1 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Joshua 5:1–12, this message examines the circumcision and Passover at Gilgal as Israel entered the promised land, drawing out lessons on covenant, parenting as an eternal calling, and how God's provision sometimes looks like loss. The passage points ultimately to Christ, in whom our true circumcision and reproach-removal are accomplished. Teaching through Joshua 5:1–12, this message examines the circumcision and Passover at Gilgal as Israel entered the promised land, drawing out lessons on covenant, parenting as an eternal calling, and how God's provision sometimes looks like loss. The passage points ultimately to Christ, in whom our true circumcision and reproach-removal are accomplished. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-03-19-joshua-4-1/ 2023-03-19-joshua-4-1 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT A study of Joshua 4 showing how God commanded Israel to build a memorial of twelve stones after their miraculous crossing of the Jordan, teaching that God's timing is perfect, that He desires His people to remember His faithfulness, and that stepping into His blessing requires obedience. The crossing foreshadows Christ as the only way from the land of judgment to the land of blessing. A study of Joshua 4 showing how God commanded Israel to build a memorial of twelve stones after their miraculous crossing of the Jordan, teaching that God's timing is perfect, that He desires His people to remember His faithfulness, and that stepping into His blessing requires obedience. The crossing foreshadows Christ as the only way from the land of judgment to the land of blessing. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/crossing-jordan-sunday-march-12-2023/ ZrfjcEP8qW4 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Joshua 3, Pastor Miles teaches that God's victorious strength is seen most clearly when His people, weak and out of options, follow Him by faith, keep behind Him, and sanctify themselves—so that He alone makes a way through impassable obstacles. As Israel crossed the Jordan, they passed from being merely "a people" to becoming "a nation," picturing how we only fully become what God intends when we step into the fullness of His blessing in Christ. Drawing from Joshua 3, Pastor Miles teaches that God's victorious strength is seen most clearly when His people, weak and out of options, follow Him by faith, keep behind Him, and sanctify themselves—so that He alone makes a way through impassable obstacles. As Israel crossed the Jordan, they passed from being merely "a people" to becoming "a nation," picturing how we only fully become what God intends when we step into the fullness of His blessing in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 56:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/two-spies-a-harlot-sunday-march-5-2023/ OgCli2BYIYw Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Joshua 2, where Joshua sends two spies into Jericho who lodge with Rahab the harlot. Pastor Miles shows how this seemingly small "parenthesis" fits God's larger redemptive plan—rescuing Rahab, confirming Israel's confidence through her testimony, and placing a pagan woman in the line of the Messiah. A verse-by-verse study of Joshua 2, where Joshua sends two spies into Jericho who lodge with Rahab the harlot. Pastor Miles shows how this seemingly small "parenthesis" fits God's larger redemptive plan—rescuing Rahab, confirming Israel's confidence through her testimony, and placing a pagan woman in the line of the Messiah. Miles DeBenedictis 58:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/be-strong-live-service-february-26-2023/ 6IUIcTOVEiU Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT As Israel transitions from Moses to Joshua, Pastor Miles teaches that life always involves change, challenge, and the temptation to step back in fear—but God calls His people to move forward in faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, taking possession of the promises that are theirs in Christ. Victory comes not through human strength but through courage in and obedience to God's Word. As Israel transitions from Moses to Joshua, Pastor Miles teaches that life always involves change, challenge, and the temptation to step back in fear—but God calls His people to move forward in faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, taking possession of the promises that are theirs in Christ. Victory comes not through human strength but through courage in and obedience to God's Word. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/be-strong-sunday-february-26-2023/ Jy-uOqA8vyQ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Joshua 1, this message calls believers to move forward and take ground by faith rather than standing idle out of fear, just as Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses's death. Victory, prosperity, and rest come not by human strength but through Spirit-empowered courage and obedience to God's word. Teaching from Joshua 1, this message calls believers to move forward and take ground by faith rather than standing idle out of fear, just as Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land after Moses's death. Victory, prosperity, and rest come not by human strength but through Spirit-empowered courage and obedience to God's word. Miles DeBenedictis 1:04:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/calling-an-audible-is-this-revival-live-service-february-19th-2023/ EnUybnKrhcs Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT Setting aside his prepared message, Pastor Miles "calls an audible" to address the Asbury University revival and argue that there is no hope for Western culture apart from a genuine move of the Spirit of God. Using the wilderness rock-water stories of Numbers and the living-water passages of John, he reminds the church that God moves powerfully when people are desperately thirsty for Him, and that the true evidence of revival is the fruit of the Spirit. Setting aside his prepared message, Pastor Miles "calls an audible" to address the Asbury University revival and argue that there is no hope for Western culture apart from a genuine move of the Spirit of God. Using the wilderness rock-water stories of Numbers and the living-water passages of John, he reminds the church that God moves powerfully when people are desperately thirsty for Him, and that the true evidence of revival is the fruit of the Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/no-mo-you-can-t-go-sunday-february-19-2023/ iT6iujyls4w Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT Through the strange and challenging story of Moses being barred from the Promised Land in Numbers 20, Pastor Miles teaches that God remains consistent and true to His word and will, and that even our faithful servants face consequences when they misrepresent Him through unbelief. Yet God's purposes are bigger than the details we fixate on—Moses ultimately stood with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration, showing that God completes the greater redemptive work He begins. Through the strange and challenging story of Moses being barred from the Promised Land in Numbers 20, Pastor Miles teaches that God remains consistent and true to His word and will, and that even our faithful servants face consequences when they misrepresent Him through unbelief. Yet God's purposes are bigger than the details we fixate on—Moses ultimately stood with Christ on the Mount of Transfiguration, showing that God completes the greater redemptive work He begins. Miles DeBenedictis 57:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-faithful-spies-sunday-february-12-2023/ UK_Ua8brMUQ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT As the church transitions from studying Deuteronomy into Joshua, Pastor Miles introduces Joshua through the account of the twelve spies in Numbers 13, showing that Moses (the law) could only bring Israel so far, while progress into God's blessing and rest depends on faith and faithful obedience. Joshua and Caleb saw the Promised Land with eyes of faith, while the rest of the Exodus generation perished in the wilderness because of unbelief. As the church transitions from studying Deuteronomy into Joshua, Pastor Miles introduces Joshua through the account of the twelve spies in Numbers 13, showing that Moses (the law) could only bring Israel so far, while progress into God's blessing and rest depends on faith and faithful obedience. Joshua and Caleb saw the Promised Land with eyes of faith, while the rest of the Exodus generation perished in the wilderness because of unbelief. Miles DeBenedictis 51:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/joshua-who-sunday-february-5-2023/ LAm2mE2p4_c Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT As the study transitions from Deuteronomy into the historical books, Pastor Miles introduces Joshua by tracing God's redemptive plan from creation, the fall, the call of Abraham, and the Exodus to Joshua's first appearance in Exodus 17. The teaching shows how Joshua's name—"Jehovah is salvation"—and the wilderness lessons of God as provider, salvation, and banner reveal who God is to His people on the journey from bondage to rest. As the study transitions from Deuteronomy into the historical books, Pastor Miles introduces Joshua by tracing God's redemptive plan from creation, the fall, the call of Abraham, and the Exodus to Joshua's first appearance in Exodus 17. The teaching shows how Joshua's name—"Jehovah is salvation"—and the wilderness lessons of God as provider, salvation, and banner reveal who God is to His people on the journey from bondage to rest. Miles DeBenedictis 1:06:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-29-acts-16-1/ 2023-01-29-acts-16-1 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 24 years of ministry history and the upheaval of the COVID years, Pastor Miles offers a New Year's message built around one word for 2023: pivot. Using Paul's redirected second missionary journey in Acts 16, he urges believers not to keep trying to return to 2019 but to reorient around their God-given purpose, mission, vision, values, and strategy and move forward. Drawing on 24 years of ministry history and the upheaval of the COVID years, Pastor Miles offers a New Year's message built around one word for 2023: pivot. Using Paul's redirected second missionary journey in Acts 16, he urges believers not to keep trying to return to 2019 but to reorient around their God-given purpose, mission, vision, values, and strategy and move forward. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/and-the-word-is-sunday-january-29-2023/ 33yUK4YsP0E Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles shares a New Year's message reflecting on his 24 years of ministry and the church's 2008–2018 revitalization, then on the disruption of 2020 and the years of trying to return to "normal." Drawing on Acts 16, where Paul is repeatedly blocked and must pivot toward Macedonia, Miles offers "pivot" as his word for 2023, urging believers to stop trying to recover 2019 and to move forward according to God-given purpose, mission, vision, values, and strategy. Pastor Miles shares a New Year's message reflecting on his 24 years of ministry and the church's 2008–2018 revitalization, then on the disruption of 2020 and the years of trying to return to "normal." Drawing on Acts 16, where Paul is repeatedly blocked and must pivot toward Macedonia, Miles offers "pivot" as his word for 2023, urging believers to stop trying to recover 2019 and to move forward according to God-given purpose, mission, vision, values, and strategy. Miles DeBenedictis 59:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-15-jonah-3-1/ 2023-01-15-jonah-3-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Jonah 3 that presents Nineveh's repentance as the largest revival in Scripture and reveals God as a God of second chances who loves both individuals and cities. The message argues that disobedience and genuine repentance each carry divine consequences, that our job is to faithfully proclaim God's powerful word, and that Jesus is the perfect Jonah. A verse-by-verse teaching on Jonah 3 that presents Nineveh's repentance as the largest revival in Scripture and reveals God as a God of second chances who loves both individuals and cities. The message argues that disobedience and genuine repentance each carry divine consequences, that our job is to faithfully proclaim God's powerful word, and that Jesus is the perfect Jonah. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-14-philippians-3-1/ 2023-01-14-philippians-3-1 Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on living in connection with one another as part of the church's mission, tracing community from Eden's perfection through sin's fracturing to the restoration found only in Jesus, who equips and calls every believer to use their gifts, pursue unity, and forgive one another. The message stresses that being an active, forgiving part of Christ's body is not optional but a command from God. A teaching on living in connection with one another as part of the church's mission, tracing community from Eden's perfection through sin's fracturing to the restoration found only in Jesus, who equips and calls every believer to use their gifts, pursue unity, and forgive one another. The message stresses that being an active, forgiving part of Christ's body is not optional but a command from God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-08-jonah-2-1/ 2023-01-08-jonah-2-1 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Jonah chapter 2, this message uses Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish to expose the spiritual danger of unforgiveness and bitterness. Pastor Mark argues that Jonah's nationalistic hatred of the Assyrians separated him from God, and that genuine repentance is proven by obedience and by extending to others the grace, mercy, and forgiveness God has shown us. Teaching from Jonah chapter 2, this message uses Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish to expose the spiritual danger of unforgiveness and bitterness. Pastor Mark argues that Jonah's nationalistic hatred of the Assyrians separated him from God, and that genuine repentance is proven by obedience and by extending to others the grace, mercy, and forgiveness God has shown us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-07-john-17-1/ 2023-01-07-john-17-1 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on John 17:1-3 and Jesus's prayer the night before the cross, Pastor Miles addresses our culture's crisis of meaning and argues that human beings were created by God for a specific purpose: to know God experientially, to glorify Him forever, and to live in unity and oneness with Him through Jesus Christ. Drawing on John 17:1-3 and Jesus's prayer the night before the cross, Pastor Miles addresses our culture's crisis of meaning and argues that human beings were created by God for a specific purpose: to know God experientially, to glorify Him forever, and to live in unity and oneness with Him through Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2023-01-01-jonah-1-1/ 2023-01-01-jonah-1-1 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT Opening the Book of Jonah, this teaching examines how a prophet of God ran from his calling out of ethnic hatred for Nineveh, and how God mercifully pursued him while bringing pagan sailors to faith. The message challenges believers to examine who they would rather avoid than reach, and to choose obedience over rebellion as they enter a new year. Opening the Book of Jonah, this teaching examines how a prophet of God ran from his calling out of ethnic hatred for Nineveh, and how God mercifully pursued him while bringing pagan sailors to faith. The message challenges believers to examine who they would rather avoid than reach, and to choose obedience over rebellion as they enter a new year. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-12-25-20221225-000000/ 2022-12-25-20221225-000000 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas-morning message concluding a series on God's gifts, focusing on grace as the root gift from which all others flow. Pastor Miles teaches that God's abundant grace in Christ saves, transforms, and gives believers a favored status, and calls us to freely share that grace with others. A Christmas-morning message concluding a series on God's gifts, focusing on grace as the root gift from which all others flow. Pastor Miles teaches that God's abundant grace in Christ saves, transforms, and gives believers a favored status, and calls us to freely share that grace with others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-of-grace-sunday-december-25-2022/ IIAcs1WMjSc Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT On Christmas morning, Pastor Miles concludes a series on God's gifts by focusing on the gift of grace—God's unmerited, abundant favor poured out in Jesus Christ, which saves, transforms, and commissions believers to share that grace freely with others. On Christmas morning, Pastor Miles concludes a series on God's gifts by focusing on the gift of grace—God's unmerited, abundant favor poured out in Jesus Christ, which saves, transforms, and commissions believers to share that grace freely with others. Miles DeBenedictis 33:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-of-hope-sunday-december-18-2022/ u-kv3ROz-Cc Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT This Advent teaching presents hope as one of God's great gifts, given in Christ to a hopeless and broken world. Pastor Miles distinguishes biblical hope—a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul—from blind optimism and wishful thinking, and calls believers to draw near to God, hold fast, encourage others, and share this hope. This Advent teaching presents hope as one of God's great gifts, given in Christ to a hopeless and broken world. Pastor Miles distinguishes biblical hope—a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul—from blind optimism and wishful thinking, and calls believers to draw near to God, hold fast, encourage others, and share this hope. Miles DeBenedictis 39:26 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-of-love-sunday-december-11-2022/ h30kt9w3gJg Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT This Advent message teaches that love is one of God's greatest gifts, supremely demonstrated in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Pastor Miles contrasts science's reductionistic view of love with the biblical categories of love, concluding that God's love in Christ is given for our joy, the praise of His grace, and to be shared with others, leading into communion. This Advent message teaches that love is one of God's greatest gifts, supremely demonstrated in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Pastor Miles contrasts science's reductionistic view of love with the biblical categories of love, concluding that God's love in Christ is given for our joy, the praise of His grace, and to be shared with others, leading into communion. Miles DeBenedictis 38:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/good-gifts-sunday-december-4-2022/ 3tMqha_s-jc Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that God delights to give good gifts, that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and that these gifts—including gratitude—are given for our enjoyment, for God's glory, and to be used as blessings to others. He calls believers to recognize and actively use their God-given gifts. Pastor Miles teaches that God delights to give good gifts, that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and that these gifts—including gratitude—are given for our enjoyment, for God's glory, and to be used as blessings to others. He calls believers to recognize and actively use their God-given gifts. Miles DeBenedictis 42:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-is-a-series-of-choices-sunday-november-20-2022/ 12TylmdR4tw Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT Closing the reaffirmation of the covenant in Deuteronomy 29–30, Pastor Miles shows that God remains faithful and merciful even when His people fail and forget His works, and that life comes down to a daily choice: "Choose life," which is ultimately found in Christ. Closing the reaffirmation of the covenant in Deuteronomy 29–30, Pastor Miles shows that God remains faithful and merciful even when His people fail and forget His works, and that life comes down to a daily choice: "Choose life," which is ultimately found in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 49:10 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/mazel-tov-sunday-november-13-2022/ GVPAr_iyk1k Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the imagery of a Jewish marriage covenant (the *katuba*), Pastor Miles shows how Deuteronomy 26–28 is the "I do" ceremony between God and Israel, where covenant blessings and curses meet at an altar. Because no one can perfectly keep the law, its weight is meant to drive us to the rest found at the foot of Christ's cross. Drawing on the imagery of a Jewish marriage covenant (the *katuba*), Pastor Miles shows how Deuteronomy 26–28 is the "I do" ceremony between God and Israel, where covenant blessings and curses meet at an altar. Because no one can perfectly keep the law, its weight is meant to drive us to the rest found at the foot of Christ's cross. Miles DeBenedictis 54:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/how-to-study-the-bible-week-6-session-2/ SiiXO2lyNIA Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT This session demonstrates the discourse "arcing" method using BibleArc.com, walking through 1 Peter 5:1-4 by breaking the text into propositions, grouping them by logical relationships, and then building sermon points directly from that analysis. Pastor Miles shows how careful textual dissection produces the very sermon-guide points his congregation receives, illustrating expositional Bible teaching. This session demonstrates the discourse "arcing" method using BibleArc.com, walking through 1 Peter 5:1-4 by breaking the text into propositions, grouping them by logical relationships, and then building sermon points directly from that analysis. Pastor Miles shows how careful textual dissection produces the very sermon-guide points his congregation receives, illustrating expositional Bible teaching. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/how-to-study-the-bible-week-6-session-1/ BrmbuRIl1UE Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces "Bible arcing," a graphical, technical method for breaking a biblical text into its propositions and discerning the logical relationships between them, in order to rightly divide the word of truth. This session lays the conceptual groundwork by surveying the various coordinate and subordinate relationships before applying them to a passage in the next session. Pastor Miles introduces "Bible arcing," a graphical, technical method for breaking a biblical text into its propositions and discerning the logical relationships between them, in order to rightly divide the word of truth. This session lays the conceptual groundwork by surveying the various coordinate and subordinate relationships before applying them to a passage in the next session. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-10-30-deuteronomy-25-1/ 2022-10-30-deuteronomy-25-1 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT Standing in for Pastor Miles, the teacher walks through Deuteronomy 25, showing how Israel's miscellaneous laws established justice, foreshadowed Christ's atoning stripes, and valued lineage and remembrance. The central exhortation is to treasure the law's timeless principles while resting in the joy of the new covenant, since our only promise and command is Jesus. Standing in for Pastor Miles, the teacher walks through Deuteronomy 25, showing how Israel's miscellaneous laws established justice, foreshadowed Christ's atoning stripes, and valued lineage and remembrance. The central exhortation is to treasure the law's timeless principles while resting in the joy of the new covenant, since our only promise and command is Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-weightier-matters-sunday-october-23-2022/ V0vYfFGJ9Ag Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Deuteronomy 24 and the preaching of Isaiah, this teaching argues that justice, mercy, and compassion toward the poor, the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow are "the weightier matters" of God's law, and that mistreating those at the bottom of society brings real consequences under the deuteronomic principle. The message closes with communion, calling believers to remember their own redemption and extend the same grace and compassion to others. Drawing on Deuteronomy 24 and the preaching of Isaiah, this teaching argues that justice, mercy, and compassion toward the poor, the foreigner, the orphan, and the widow are "the weightier matters" of God's law, and that mistreating those at the bottom of society brings real consequences under the deuteronomic principle. The message closes with communion, calling believers to remember their own redemption and extend the same grace and compassion to others. Miles DeBenedictis 48:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/emasculated-mutilated-illegitimate-and-lost-sunday-october-16-2022/ JrZinB8yXu8 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT Working through the obscure purity statutes of Deuteronomy 23, Pastor Miles shows that under the law not everyone could appear before God and that holiness was required—a burden too great to bear. The law's purpose is not to make us holy but to expose our sin and drive us to find righteousness and life in Christ. Working through the obscure purity statutes of Deuteronomy 23, Pastor Miles shows that under the law not everyone could appear before God and that holiness was required—a burden too great to bear. The law's purpose is not to make us holy but to expose our sin and drive us to find righteousness and life in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 43:45 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/absurdities-sunday-october-9-2022/ H1EgIaJPse8 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT Examining Deuteronomy 22:13-30, Pastor Miles argues that what shocks modern Western readers about Israel's ancient marriage laws reveals our own culture's sexual absurdity, and that these heavy, holy laws ultimately point us to Jesus, who bore the law's weight to give mercy to sinners. Examining Deuteronomy 22:13-30, Pastor Miles argues that what shocks modern Western readers about Israel's ancient marriage laws reveals our own culture's sexual absurdity, and that these heavy, holy laws ultimately point us to Jesus, who bore the law's weight to give mercy to sinners. Miles DeBenedictis 58:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/nonsensical-sunday-october-2-2022/ IU7mhVMhMQU Sat, 01 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Deuteronomy 22, Pastor Miles teaches that the "bizarre" miscellaneous laws of Israel were progressive reforms setting God's people apart from surrounding nations, and that they ultimately point forward to Jesus and the law of love. Each strange statute—about lost property, dress, bird nests, rooftop walls, and mixed fabrics—carries an enduring principle of love, stewardship, the value of human life, and holy separateness. Continuing through Deuteronomy 22, Pastor Miles teaches that the "bizarre" miscellaneous laws of Israel were progressive reforms setting God's people apart from surrounding nations, and that they ultimately point forward to Jesus and the law of love. Each strange statute—about lost property, dress, bird nests, rooftop walls, and mixed fabrics—carries an enduring principle of love, stewardship, the value of human life, and holy separateness. Miles DeBenedictis 55:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-09-25-stranger-things-in-the-law-sunday-september-25-2022/ 2022-09-25-stranger-things-in-the-law-sunday-september-25-2022 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT Working through the "miscellaneous laws" of Deuteronomy 21, Pastor Miles shows that these strange-sounding rulings reveal how God called Israel to live differently from the surrounding nations, and how each one teaches an enduring principle about the value of life, mercy over retribution, and impartial justice for God's people. Working through the "miscellaneous laws" of Deuteronomy 21, Pastor Miles shows that these strange-sounding rulings reveal how God called Israel to live differently from the surrounding nations, and how each one teaches an enduring principle about the value of life, mercy over retribution, and impartial justice for God's people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-09-18-deuteronomy-20-1/ 2022-09-18-deuteronomy-20-1 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Deuteronomy 20, examining God's rules for warfare and showing how spiritual preparation, ordered priorities, and total reliance on God matter more than military strength. The message culminates in seeing these ancient battle laws as a picture of how God offers peace to sinners in open rebellion against Him. A verse-by-verse teaching on Deuteronomy 20, examining God's rules for warfare and showing how spiritual preparation, ordered priorities, and total reliance on God matter more than military strength. The message culminates in seeing these ancient battle laws as a picture of how God offers peace to sinners in open rebellion against Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-09-11-cultural-compasses-sunday-september-11-2022/ 2022-09-11-cultural-compasses-sunday-september-11-2022 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Don Richardson's concept of "cultural compasses"—artifacts within cultures that point people toward God—Pastor Miles teaches that Deuteronomy 19's cities of refuge are one such compass directing Israel to their need for Christ. He shows how Scripture, history, and even modern culture are filled with God-given pointers that equip Christians to seek the lost. Drawing on Don Richardson's concept of "cultural compasses"—artifacts within cultures that point people toward God—Pastor Miles teaches that Deuteronomy 19's cities of refuge are one such compass directing Israel to their need for Christ. He shows how Scripture, history, and even modern culture are filled with God-given pointers that equip Christians to seek the lost. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/walking-in-his-ways-sunday-september-4-2022/ W8QpiAkZ27s Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 18, Pastor Miles teaches four essentials for walking in alignment with God's word and ways: cultivating priestly relationships, cutting off corrupting carnal philosophies, developing a genuine connection to Christ (the greater Prophet and mediator predicted by Moses), and guarding against false prophets. Drawing from Deuteronomy 18, Pastor Miles teaches four essentials for walking in alignment with God's word and ways: cultivating priestly relationships, cutting off corrupting carnal philosophies, developing a genuine connection to Christ (the greater Prophet and mediator predicted by Moses), and guarding against false prophets. Miles DeBenedictis 56:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/if-only-sunday-august-28-2022/ pMYzeNaWrIw Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Deuteronomy 17, showing how Moses prepared Israel for self-governance under God as their true king, the requirements God placed on any future earthly king, and how Israel's history of failed kings—including David—points to our need for Jesus, the King of kings. The teaching warns Christians not to place their hope for righteousness in any earthly leader. A verse-by-verse study of Deuteronomy 17, showing how Moses prepared Israel for self-governance under God as their true king, the requirements God placed on any future earthly king, and how Israel's history of failed kings—including David—points to our need for Jesus, the King of kings. The teaching warns Christians not to place their hope for righteousness in any earthly leader. Miles DeBenedictis 1:06:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/remember-me-sunday-august-21-2022/ XwkqOqLfT5E Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT Closing the summer study of Nehemiah, Pastor Miles shows that the book is fundamentally about remembrance: Israel forgot God, was exiled, then remembered and returned because God remembers His covenant and mercy. Nehemiah recorded his many deeds not for his own fame but so that God would remember him, and we too become memorable to God through our faith and faithfulness. Closing the summer study of Nehemiah, Pastor Miles shows that the book is fundamentally about remembrance: Israel forgot God, was exiled, then remembered and returned because God remembers His covenant and mercy. Nehemiah recorded his many deeds not for his own fame but so that God would remember him, and we too become memorable to God through our faith and faithfulness. Miles DeBenedictis 50:20 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-08-14-nehemiah-11-1/ 2022-08-14-nehemiah-11-1 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT Using the framework of decision-making and the life of Joseph, Pastor Jason teaches from Nehemiah 11:1-2 that because our perspective is severely limited, faithfulness to God in every circumstance—pit, prison, or palace—is what God values, requires, and ultimately records. Using the framework of decision-making and the life of Joseph, Pastor Jason teaches from Nehemiah 11:1-2 that because our perspective is severely limited, faithfulness to God in every circumstance—pit, prison, or palace—is what God values, requires, and ultimately records. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-08-07-nehemiah-10-1/ 2022-08-07-nehemiah-10-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Nehemiah 10 (and 9:38), Pastor Jason examines the binding vow Israel made to follow God's law—their commitments against intermarriage with pagans, to honor the Sabbath, to give offerings, and to not neglect the house of God—while honestly facing humanity's inability to keep vows perfectly. He turns each point into a self-examining question, urging believers to be ruthless about what they allow into the temple of the Holy Spirit. Teaching through Nehemiah 10 (and 9:38), Pastor Jason examines the binding vow Israel made to follow God's law—their commitments against intermarriage with pagans, to honor the Sabbath, to give offerings, and to not neglect the house of God—while honestly facing humanity's inability to keep vows perfectly. He turns each point into a self-examining question, urging believers to be ruthless about what they allow into the temple of the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-07-31-nehemiah-9-1/ 2022-07-31-nehemiah-9-1 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Nehemiah 9, Pastor Jason traces Israel's history of God's faithfulness and their repeated rebellion, showing that preparing for God's Word, recognizing our modern "golden calves," and responding with quick repentance is the path to joy and a right relationship with a God who loves us despite our failures. Teaching through Nehemiah 9, Pastor Jason traces Israel's history of God's faithfulness and their repeated rebellion, showing that preparing for God's Word, recognizing our modern "golden calves," and responding with quick repentance is the path to joy and a right relationship with a God who loves us despite our failures. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-07-24-three-things-sunday-july-24-2022/ 2022-07-24-three-things-sunday-july-24-2022 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Nehemiah 8, where Ezra read and explained the Law to a repentant people, Lance Ralston explores three things: the importance of expository teaching, the call to repent immediately at the first whisper of conviction, and the truth that the joy of the Lord is the believer's strength. Drawing from Nehemiah 8, where Ezra read and explained the Law to a repentant people, Lance Ralston explores three things: the importance of expository teaching, the call to repent immediately at the first whisper of conviction, and the truth that the joy of the Lord is the believer's strength. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-07-17-protecting-the-great-work-sunday-july-17-2022/ 2022-07-17-protecting-the-great-work-sunday-july-17-2022 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Preaching from Nehemiah 7, Pastor Garrett teaches that completing the walls of Jerusalem was only the beginning—the great work God accomplishes must be protected through godly leadership, vigilant gatekeeping, divine vision, and faithful stewardship. He applies these principles to guarding our own hearts and to membership in the kingdom of God, whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Preaching from Nehemiah 7, Pastor Garrett teaches that completing the walls of Jerusalem was only the beginning—the great work God accomplishes must be protected through godly leadership, vigilant gatekeeping, divine vision, and faithful stewardship. He applies these principles to guarding our own hearts and to membership in the kingdom of God, whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/god-s-great-work-sunday-july-10-2022/ 2MgHoN19Zh8 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Nehemiah 6:15-16, Pastor Miles teaches that every great work of God begins with a vision, and that God characteristically uses unlikely, untrained, and underprepared people to accomplish what experts could not—if they will simply engage rather than be hindered by obstacles. He challenges believers to maintain an optimistic vision of the future rooted in Christ's coming reign and to ask God to give them a vision and the courage to step into His work. Drawing from Nehemiah 6:15-16, Pastor Miles teaches that every great work of God begins with a vision, and that God characteristically uses unlikely, untrained, and underprepared people to accomplish what experts could not—if they will simply engage rather than be hindered by obstacles. He challenges believers to maintain an optimistic vision of the future rooted in Christ's coming reign and to ask God to give them a vision and the courage to step into His work. Miles DeBenedictis 1:01:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-07-03-discernment-for-great-work-sunday-july-3-2022/ 2022-07-03-discernment-for-great-work-sunday-july-3-2022 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:00:00 GMT Through Nehemiah 6, this teaching shows how the enemy schemes to lure believers out of God's will through enticement, defamation, and deception, and how a focused heart, clear priorities, knowledge of God's Word, and prayer build the discernment needed to resist and finish the great work God has given us. Through Nehemiah 6, this teaching shows how the enemy schemes to lure believers out of God's will through enticement, defamation, and deception, and how a focused heart, clear priorities, knowledge of God's Word, and prayer build the discernment needed to resist and finish the great work God has given us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-06-26-money-problems-sunday-june-26-2022/ 2022-06-26-money-problems-sunday-june-26-2022 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Nehemiah 5, David Guzik shows how money problems—rooted in greed, famine, taxes, and crushing debt—created strife among God's people and stopped the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls without a single enemy arrow. Nehemiah's righteous confrontation, his refusal to profit off others, and his sacrificial generosity make him a striking picture of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. Teaching through Nehemiah 5, David Guzik shows how money problems—rooted in greed, famine, taxes, and crushing debt—created strife among God's people and stopped the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls without a single enemy arrow. Nehemiah's righteous confrontation, his refusal to profit off others, and his sacrificial generosity make him a striking picture of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-06-19-build-back-godlier-remember-sunday-june-19-2022/ 2022-06-19-build-back-godlier-remember-sunday-june-19-2022 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Nehemiah 4, Pastor Mark examines how God's sovereignty and man's responsibility work together when God's people face the enemy's threats and discouragement. He encourages believers—especially fathers on Father's Day—to pray rather than retaliate, to remember why they fight, and to commit to long obedience while trusting a Heavenly Father who fights for them. Teaching from Nehemiah 4, Pastor Mark examines how God's sovereignty and man's responsibility work together when God's people face the enemy's threats and discouragement. He encourages believers—especially fathers on Father's Day—to pray rather than retaliate, to remember why they fight, and to commit to long obedience while trusting a Heavenly Father who fights for them. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-06-12-build-back-godlier-accountability-sunday-june-12-2022/ 2022-06-12-build-back-godlier-accountability-sunday-june-12-2022 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Nehemiah 3, Pastor Mark shows how the detailed list of families rebuilding Jerusalem's wall reveals a theme of accountability—putting God first, teaching children by example, honoring parents, and living with personal integrity and justice as the means by which God's people respond to a spiritually and physically broken nation. Teaching through Nehemiah 3, Pastor Mark shows how the detailed list of families rebuilding Jerusalem's wall reveals a theme of accountability—putting God first, teaching children by example, honoring parents, and living with personal integrity and justice as the means by which God's people respond to a spiritually and physically broken nation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-06-05-build-back-godlier-again-sunday-june-5-2022/ 2022-06-05-build-back-godlier-again-sunday-june-5-2022 Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Nehemiah 2:11-20, Pastor Mark explains that the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls is the restoration of God's covenant with Israel, and draws from it three calls for believers: to assess our broken world with a sober mind, to be a testimony of God's good work rather than reproach, and to be doers and not merely hearers—players on the field, not fans. Teaching from Nehemiah 2:11-20, Pastor Mark explains that the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls is the restoration of God's covenant with Israel, and draws from it three calls for believers: to assess our broken world with a sober mind, to be a testimony of God's good work rather than reproach, and to be doers and not merely hearers—players on the field, not fans. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-prayed-to-god-said-to-the-king-sunday-may-29-2022/ CKQIRrE4mUI Fri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Miles examines how Nehemiah prayed for four months before speaking one decisive sentence to the king, teaching that persistent prayer prepares us, attunes us to heaven, and moves God to act on behalf of His people. He shows that when God moves us to pray, He often moves us to act—and that such God-ordained action will always meet opposition. Continuing through the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Miles examines how Nehemiah prayed for four months before speaking one decisive sentence to the king, teaching that persistent prayer prepares us, attunes us to heaven, and moves God to act on behalf of His people. He shows that when God moves us to pray, He often moves us to act—and that such God-ordained action will always meet opposition. Miles DeBenedictis 54:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-05-22-nehemiah-1-1/ 2022-05-22-nehemiah-1-1 Sun, 22 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT A contextual introduction to the book of Nehemiah that traces Israel's history through the Deuteronomic principle of conditional blessing—obedience leading to blessing, disobedience to exile—and arrives at Nehemiah's grief-stricken, prayerful response to the ruin of Jerusalem as a model for God's people in distressing times. A contextual introduction to the book of Nehemiah that traces Israel's history through the Deuteronomic principle of conditional blessing—obedience leading to blessing, disobedience to exile—and arrives at Nehemiah's grief-stricken, prayerful response to the ruin of Jerusalem as a model for God's people in distressing times. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/that-the-word-of-the-lord-might-be-fulfilled-sunday-may-22-2022/ xfTgAac_AcU Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces a summer study in the book of Nehemiah by tracing the "deuteronomic principle"—God's conditional framework of blessing and cursing—through Israel's history of faithfulness, idolatry, exile, and return. He shows how Nehemiah's distress over ruined Jerusalem and his response of weeping, fasting, prayer, and confession model how God's people should respond to chaotic and distressing times today. Pastor Miles introduces a summer study in the book of Nehemiah by tracing the "deuteronomic principle"—God's conditional framework of blessing and cursing—through Israel's history of faithfulness, idolatry, exile, and return. He shows how Nehemiah's distress over ruined Jerusalem and his response of weeping, fasting, prayer, and confession model how God's people should respond to chaotic and distressing times today. Miles DeBenedictis 59:41 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/lord-lord-sunday-may-15-2022/ AB58ZCdjrlc Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT In the final section of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7), Pastor Miles examines Jesus's series of contrasts—two paths, two trees, two builders—to show that true, kingdom-worthy righteousness is not superficial religious performance but humble faith in and faithfulness to Christ alone. The teaching warns of false prophets and false disciples who say "Lord, Lord" yet are unknown by Jesus, urging hearers to build their lives on the rock of obedience to His word. In the final section of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7), Pastor Miles examines Jesus's series of contrasts—two paths, two trees, two builders—to show that true, kingdom-worthy righteousness is not superficial religious performance but humble faith in and faithfulness to Christ alone. The teaching warns of false prophets and false disciples who say "Lord, Lord" yet are unknown by Jesus, urging hearers to build their lives on the rock of obedience to His word. Miles DeBenedictis 49:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/don-t-judge-me-sunday-may-8-2022/ rXVaTna7DPk Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the week's news about the leaked Supreme Court draft on Roe v. Wade, Pastor Miles examines Matthew 7:1-5 to show that Jesus does not forbid all judgment but condemns hypocritical, self-righteous judgment. True righteousness in Christ requires humble self-examination — removing the plank from our own eye before helping others with the speck in theirs. Drawing on the week's news about the leaked Supreme Court draft on Roe v. Wade, Pastor Miles examines Matthew 7:1-5 to show that Jesus does not forbid all judgment but condemns hypocritical, self-righteous judgment. True righteousness in Christ requires humble self-examination — removing the plank from our own eye before helping others with the speck in theirs. Miles DeBenedictis 48:00 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/treasure-in-heaven-sunday-may-1-2022/ eKfRxgJKwY8 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Miles examines Matthew 6 and Jesus' teaching on charity, prayer, fasting, and especially wealth, calling believers to lay up treasure in heaven rather than earth. The core lesson: our focus determines our devotion, so we must seek first the kingdom of God and refuse to divide our loyalty between God and riches. Continuing the Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Miles examines Matthew 6 and Jesus' teaching on charity, prayer, fasting, and especially wealth, calling believers to lay up treasure in heaven rather than earth. The core lesson: our focus determines our devotion, so we must seek first the kingdom of God and refuse to divide our loyalty between God and riches. Miles DeBenedictis 52:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/you-shall-be-holy-sunday-april-24-2022/ A7nw8mL0e3Y Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles launches the "Unmasking Jesus" series by showing that Jesus is the Word made flesh who unveils the full glory of God, and that beholding Him transforms us. Drawing on the opening Beatitudes and the call to perfection in the Sermon on the Mount, he argues that righteousness comes not by rule-keeping but by recognizing our poverty of spirit and receiving Christ's righteousness, so that we are transformed to reflect Him to the world. Pastor Miles launches the "Unmasking Jesus" series by showing that Jesus is the Word made flesh who unveils the full glory of God, and that beholding Him transforms us. Drawing on the opening Beatitudes and the call to perfection in the Sermon on the Mount, he argues that righteousness comes not by rule-keeping but by recognizing our poverty of spirit and receiving Christ's righteousness, so that we are transformed to reflect Him to the world. Miles DeBenedictis 1:03:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-04-17-easter-2022/ 2022-04-17-easter-2022 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT A Resurrection Sunday message tracing the life and failures of Simon Peter through the Gospels, culminating in the angel's words "go and tell his disciples and Peter" — a reminder that the glorious good news of the resurrection is that Jesus Christ forgives failures and sinners. A Resurrection Sunday message tracing the life and failures of Simon Peter through the Gospels, culminating in the angel's words "go and tell his disciples and Peter" — a reminder that the glorious good news of the resurrection is that Jesus Christ forgives failures and sinners. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/in-remembrance-of-me-sunday-april-10-2022/ 08LjzKuacQk Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 16 on Israel's appointed feasts—Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles—showing how these times of rest, remembrance, and rejoicing ultimately point forward to Christ. He traces the Passover lamb from Exodus 12 to its fulfillment in Jesus, the Lamb of God, leading into communion. On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 16 on Israel's appointed feasts—Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles—showing how these times of rest, remembrance, and rejoicing ultimately point forward to Christ. He traces the Passover lamb from Exodus 12 to its fulfillment in Jesus, the Lamb of God, leading into communion. Miles DeBenedictis 55:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-right-to-retaliate-sunday-april-3-2022/ yO814FSQxuI Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT Prompted by the Will Smith–Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, Pastor Miles examines the biblical concept of *lex talionis* (the law of retaliation) from Genesis through the law of Moses to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, arguing that "an eye for an eye" was a limitation rather than a license. He concludes that the way of Christ is the way of mercy, since God showed us mercy when we deserved retribution. Prompted by the Will Smith–Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, Pastor Miles examines the biblical concept of *lex talionis* (the law of retaliation) from Genesis through the law of Moses to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, arguing that "an eye for an eye" was a limitation rather than a license. He concludes that the way of Christ is the way of mercy, since God showed us mercy when we deserved retribution. Miles DeBenedictis 56:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/and-you-will-be-blessed-sunday-march-27-2022/ Lu5OaGQe7XE Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Deuteronomy 15, Pastor Miles teaches the biblical principles of the sabbatical release of debts, generosity to the poor, and stewardship of wealth, showing that economic exploitation always brings a curse while open-handed obedience brings God's blessing. The teaching distinguishes the tithe from charity and frames believers as stewards, not owners, who are blessed in order to be a blessing. Continuing through Deuteronomy 15, Pastor Miles teaches the biblical principles of the sabbatical release of debts, generosity to the poor, and stewardship of wealth, showing that economic exploitation always brings a curse while open-handed obedience brings God's blessing. The teaching distinguishes the tithe from charity and frames believers as stewards, not owners, who are blessed in order to be a blessing. Miles DeBenedictis 1:09:40 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/test-the-lord-and-see-sunday-march-20-2022/ e1puP3-Smpc Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Deuteronomy 14, Pastor Miles teaches that as children of God, our Father has a say in how we view and prioritize our money, focusing on the biblical principle of the tithe. He explains what the tithe is, why we give it both before and after the law, and how to practically apply it as joyful, cheerful New Testament worship that God promises to bless. Continuing in Deuteronomy 14, Pastor Miles teaches that as children of God, our Father has a say in how we view and prioritize our money, focusing on the biblical principle of the tithe. He explains what the tithe is, why we give it both before and after the law, and how to practically apply it as joyful, cheerful New Testament worship that God promises to bless. Miles DeBenedictis 1:01:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/children-of-god-sunday-march-13-2022/ raMPS7iBIdk Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 14, Pastor Miles teaches that to be a child of God means surrendering lordship over one's own body—both what we do to it and what we put into it—because we have been bought with a price and belong to God as our Father. He contrasts this counter-cultural, surrendered mindset with our culture's worship of personal autonomy and warns against using these principles to judge or distance ourselves from others. Drawing from Deuteronomy 14, Pastor Miles teaches that to be a child of God means surrendering lordship over one's own body—both what we do to it and what we put into it—because we have been bought with a price and belong to God as our Father. He contrasts this counter-cultural, surrendered mindset with our culture's worship of personal autonomy and warns against using these principles to judge or distance ourselves from others. Miles DeBenedictis 1:12:21 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/take-heed-sunday-march-6-2022/ mG0tHoMZuYc Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the verse-by-verse study of Deuteronomy, this teaching from chapter 13 warns that beyond merely forgetting God, believers face the more dangerous threat of being seduced and deceived away from faithfulness. Moses charges Israel to guard against false prophets, deceptive dreamers, and corrosive relationships, dealing decisively with anything that would pull them from wholehearted devotion to the Lord. Continuing the verse-by-verse study of Deuteronomy, this teaching from chapter 13 warns that beyond merely forgetting God, believers face the more dangerous threat of being seduced and deceived away from faithfulness. Moses charges Israel to guard against false prophets, deceptive dreamers, and corrosive relationships, dealing decisively with anything that would pull them from wholehearted devotion to the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 54:17 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/proper-worship-sunday-february-27-2022/ mrsCQN0FDz8 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Deuteronomy 12, Pastor Miles examines proper worship under four headings—the place, pattern, purity, and purpose of Israel's worship—and applies these to the Christian's call to sanctification, tearing down idols and exalting Christ alone. He frames the message with hope from Matthew 24 and John 14 for living unshaken in tumultuous times. Teaching from Deuteronomy 12, Pastor Miles examines proper worship under four headings—the place, pattern, purity, and purpose of Israel's worship—and applies these to the Christian's call to sanctification, tearing down idols and exalting Christ alone. He frames the message with hope from Matthew 24 and John 14 for living unshaken in tumultuous times. Miles DeBenedictis 50:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/avoiding-pitfalls-choosing-blessing-sunday-february-20-2022/ Qu1WnBleQN0 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Deuteronomy 11 (and 30, 10) showing that God delights to bless His people, but His blessings are conditional upon fearing Him, walking in His ways, loving Him, and keeping His commandments. Pastor Miles warns against the two great pitfalls of unfaithfulness (idolatry) and forgetfulness, calling individuals and the nation to choose life and blessing by returning to the Lord. Teaching from Deuteronomy 11 (and 30, 10) showing that God delights to bless His people, but His blessings are conditional upon fearing Him, walking in His ways, loving Him, and keeping His commandments. Pastor Miles warns against the two great pitfalls of unfaithfulness (idolatry) and forgetfulness, calling individuals and the nation to choose life and blessing by returning to the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 48:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/stone-tablets-wooden-boxes-sunday-february-13-2022/ 6_LXWVFZpzg Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles surveys the rampant chaos and confusion of postmodern Western culture and shows from Deuteronomy 10 that God is the Creator who brings order out of chaos by His word. He teaches that departing from God's law—whether etched on stone or written on the human heart—inevitably produces chaos, while courageously walking in God's word brings blessing. Pastor Miles surveys the rampant chaos and confusion of postmodern Western culture and shows from Deuteronomy 10 that God is the Creator who brings order out of chaos by His word. He teaches that departing from God's law—whether etched on stone or written on the human heart—inevitably produces chaos, while courageously walking in God's word brings blessing. Miles DeBenedictis 56:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/back-to-the-book-sunday-february-6-2022/ Kz58VQX5yEE Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT Returning to the book of Deuteronomy after a two-year hiatus, Pastor Miles reviews how God delivered Israel and brought them to the border of the promised land—not because of their righteousness but because of His love and grace—and warns against the snare of self-righteousness. Returning to the book of Deuteronomy after a two-year hiatus, Pastor Miles reviews how God delivered Israel and brought them to the border of the promised land—not because of their righteousness but because of His love and grace—and warns against the snare of self-righteousness. Miles DeBenedictis 41:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-the-world-sunday-january-30-2022/ SrDbHk9wORA Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles traces the overarching story of the Bible—creation, fall, redemption, and restoration—from the garden of Genesis to the new creation of Revelation, centering on the promise of Genesis 3:15 fulfilled in Jesus. He then calls believers, as ambassadors of Christ entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation, to connect the people around them with the gospel. Pastor Miles traces the overarching story of the Bible—creation, fall, redemption, and restoration—from the garden of Genesis to the new creation of Revelation, centering on the promise of Genesis 3:15 fulfilled in Jesus. He then calls believers, as ambassadors of Christ entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation, to connect the people around them with the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis 1:04:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-one-another-sunday-january-23-2022/ Fb7owFz-oBE Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that human beings were created for connection, a need confirmed by the COVID social-distancing experiment and by Scripture's declaration that "it is not good that man should be alone." He argues that the deep oneness lost in the fall is restored only through Christ's work on the cross, and is practically experienced through trusting Christ and becoming an engaged participant in His body, the church. Pastor Miles teaches that human beings were created for connection, a need confirmed by the COVID social-distancing experiment and by Scripture's declaration that "it is not good that man should be alone." He argues that the deep oneness lost in the fall is restored only through Christ's work on the cross, and is practically experienced through trusting Christ and becoming an engaged participant in His body, the church. Miles DeBenedictis 55:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-god-sunday-january-16-2022/ rbz6MYPDDZ8 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles examines our cultural moment of widespread distrust and "shaking" through the lens of Isaiah 19, arguing that God shakes the things we trust in so we will turn to the only unshakable refuge—life in connection with God through Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles examines our cultural moment of widespread distrust and "shaking" through the lens of Isaiah 19, arguing that God shakes the things we trust in so we will turn to the only unshakable refuge—life in connection with God through Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 53:10 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/how-did-we-get-here-sunday-january-9-2022/ QT9mpZ1N1eg Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT In this "state of the church" address, Pastor Miles reflects on how dramatically culture has changed and explains why, beginning in 2009, Cross Connection Church chose to simplify and focus—pruning programs to recover the essentials of the early church so it could effectively reach a transformed, increasingly post-Christian culture. In this "state of the church" address, Pastor Miles reflects on how dramatically culture has changed and explains why, beginning in 2009, Cross Connection Church chose to simplify and focus—pruning programs to recover the essentials of the early church so it could effectively reach a transformed, increasingly post-Christian culture. Miles DeBenedictis 57:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2022-01-02-broken-resolutions-sunday-january-2-2022/ 2022-01-02-broken-resolutions-sunday-january-2-2022 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT Tracing Peter's journey from his miraculous catch to his denial and restoration, this teaching shows that failure is part of the human condition and that God's response to our sin is not condemnation but a call to repent and follow Him again. Using New Year's resolutions as a backdrop, Pastor Jason reminds us that our failures don't break God's plan and that Jesus continually pulls sinners close. Tracing Peter's journey from his miraculous catch to his denial and restoration, this teaching shows that failure is part of the human condition and that God's response to our sin is not condemnation but a call to repent and follow Him again. Using New Year's resolutions as a backdrop, Pastor Jason reminds us that our failures don't break God's plan and that Jesus continually pulls sinners close. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/an-after-advent-exhortation-sunday-december-26-2021/ HvIVetb50B8 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT On the Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Miles reflects on how Jesus—though fully God and fully man—grew strong in spirit, full of wisdom, and in favor with God and man during nearly thirty years of obscurity. He exhorts the church to pursue that same transformation in the new year through four steps from Colossians 3: seek, set, put off, and put on. On the Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Miles reflects on how Jesus—though fully God and fully man—grew strong in spirit, full of wisdom, and in favor with God and man during nearly thirty years of obscurity. He exhorts the church to pursue that same transformation in the new year through four steps from Colossians 3: seek, set, put off, and put on. Miles DeBenedictis 38:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-love-sunday-december-19-2021/ wO3LbLA2o6w Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT This transcript is too corrupted to recover the teaching faithfully. This transcript is too corrupted to recover the teaching faithfully. Miles DeBenedictis 32:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fullness-of-joy-sunday-december-12-2021/ gbgllflxy6I Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Psalm 16:11—"in your presence is fullness of joy"—Pastor Miles teaches that Christ's arrival makes fullness of joy accessible because Jesus is the way into God's presence and the embodiment of joy itself. He explains that hope, peace, and joy all flow from being justified by faith, and that increasing joy is experienced now—even in trials—as we abide in Christ. Drawing from Psalm 16:11—"in your presence is fullness of joy"—Pastor Miles teaches that Christ's arrival makes fullness of joy accessible because Jesus is the way into God's presence and the embodiment of joy itself. He explains that hope, peace, and joy all flow from being justified by faith, and that increasing joy is experienced now—even in trials—as we abide in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 41:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/perfect-peace-sunday-december-5-2021/ j-UDbCLlmu4 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on the peace of God, distinguishing the peace *with* God we receive through justification by faith from the peace *of* God that guards our hearts as we trust Him in every circumstance. The transcript is heavily corrupted, but its core message centers on Romans 5, Isaiah, and Philippians 4, urging believers to come to Christ for rest and peace. A teaching on the peace of God, distinguishing the peace *with* God we receive through justification by faith from the peace *of* God that guards our hearts as we trust Him in every circumstance. The transcript is heavily corrupted, but its core message centers on Romans 5, Isaiah, and Philippians 4, urging believers to come to Christ for rest and peace. Miles DeBenedictis 42:00 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-thrill-of-hope-sunday-november-28-2021/ M_SldbAHMpQ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT On the first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus into the world is the coming of hope—a sure, steadfast, biblical hope that does not disappoint—into a weary, broken world burdened by sin and death. He invites the hopeless to receive God's grace, peace, and hope through faith in Christ. On the first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus into the world is the coming of hope—a sure, steadfast, biblical hope that does not disappoint—into a weary, broken world burdened by sin and death. He invites the hopeless to receive God's grace, peace, and hope through faith in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 35:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-exalted-example-sunday-november-21-2021/ oby-qsxcHWM Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT The provided transcript consists almost entirely of worship music, song lyrics, and unintelligible audio artifacts, with no recoverable verse-by-verse teaching content from Pastor Miles DeBenedictis. The provided transcript consists almost entirely of worship music, song lyrics, and unintelligible audio artifacts, with no recoverable verse-by-verse teaching content from Pastor Miles DeBenedictis. Miles DeBenedictis 55:44 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/practicing-christlikeness-sunday-november-14-2021/ ob4gfysDA0c Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reflects on the call of church leaders to equip the saints, grieving the division and immaturity in today's church, and answers Francis Schaeffer's question "How shall we then live?" by pointing to Paul's letter to the Philippians: our faith determines our outlook, which transforms our conduct into Christlikeness marked by humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, unity, and love. Pastor Miles reflects on the call of church leaders to equip the saints, grieving the division and immaturity in today's church, and answers Francis Schaeffer's question "How shall we then live?" by pointing to Paul's letter to the Philippians: our faith determines our outlook, which transforms our conduct into Christlikeness marked by humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, unity, and love. Miles DeBenedictis 57:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-11-07-faith-full-sunday-november-7-2021/ 2021-11-07-faith-full-sunday-november-7-2021 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Genesis 22 and his own season of intense personal trials, Pastor Mark teaches that God refines and tests us to build faith—not in our circumstances but in God Himself. Through Abraham's offering of Isaac, he draws out how we grow in faith by time in God's presence, obedient worship, trust in God's authority, and the awareness that others are watching our walk. Drawing from Genesis 22 and his own season of intense personal trials, Pastor Mark teaches that God refines and tests us to build faith—not in our circumstances but in God Himself. Through Abraham's offering of Isaac, he draws out how we grow in faith by time in God's presence, obedient worship, trust in God's authority, and the awareness that others are watching our walk. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/instruments-of-sanctification-part-3-sunday-october-31-2021/ ZybHesPlG1k Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT Part three of the "Disciplines of a Disciple" series teaches that, alongside the Word of God and prayer, the local church is a crucial instrument of sanctification—the context in which believers grow into Christ's likeness. Pastor Miles outlines seven practical ways to be committed to a local church and grounds them in the example of the early church in Acts 2. Part three of the "Disciplines of a Disciple" series teaches that, alongside the Word of God and prayer, the local church is a crucial instrument of sanctification—the context in which believers grow into Christ's likeness. Pastor Miles outlines seven practical ways to be committed to a local church and grounds them in the example of the early church in Acts 2. Miles DeBenedictis 59:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/instruments-of-sanctification-part-2-sunday-october-24-2021/ WyGiQyzEWZw Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the series "The Disciplines of a Disciple," Pastor Miles teaches that prayer is the second essential tool God has given for our sanctification, showing that anxiety and worry are inversely related to how much we pray. He explores what prayer is, why it works, the kinds of prayer, how to pray (using the Lord's Prayer and the ACTS model), and when to pray. Continuing the series "The Disciplines of a Disciple," Pastor Miles teaches that prayer is the second essential tool God has given for our sanctification, showing that anxiety and worry are inversely related to how much we pray. He explores what prayer is, why it works, the kinds of prayer, how to pray (using the Lord's Prayer and the ACTS model), and when to pray. Miles DeBenedictis 1:02:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/instruments-of-sanctification-part-1-sunday-october-17-2021/ IIJfRbhrI-Y Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that between justification and glorification believers live in the process of sanctification, and that the Word of God is the first essential tool God gives for that transformation. He grounds this theologically in Romans 12, 2 Timothy 3, and the Psalms, then offers four practical ways—reading prayerfully, meditatively, purposefully, and devotionally—to make Scripture a regular part of life. Pastor Miles teaches that between justification and glorification believers live in the process of sanctification, and that the Word of God is the first essential tool God gives for that transformation. He grounds this theologically in Romans 12, 2 Timothy 3, and the Psalms, then offers four practical ways—reading prayerfully, meditatively, purposefully, and devotionally—to make Scripture a regular part of life. Miles DeBenedictis 1:01:51 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-10-10-be-filled-with-the-spirit-sunday-october-10-2021/ 2021-10-10-be-filled-with-the-spirit-sunday-october-10-2021 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT Ephesians 5:15 — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis Ephesians 5:15 — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sanctification-by-the-spirit-sunday-september-26-2021/ bAwLFpNRB7c Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that salvation has three dimensions—justification, sanctification, and glorification—and focuses on sanctification as the saving work of the Holy Spirit. He shows how the Spirit, as our Helper, gives new desires, power over the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and gifts for service, and offers practical steps for walking in the Spirit by faith. Pastor Miles teaches that salvation has three dimensions—justification, sanctification, and glorification—and focuses on sanctification as the saving work of the Holy Spirit. He shows how the Spirit, as our Helper, gives new desires, power over the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and gifts for service, and offers practical steps for walking in the Spirit by faith. Miles DeBenedictis 1:05:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/you-must-be-born-again-part-2-sunday-september-19-2021/ Mz4vyZdPIBo Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "Disciplines of a Disciple" series, Pastor Miles teaches that no one can save themselves by good works or religious righteousness—Jesus told even the devout Nicodemus he must be born again. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross we have been saved from the penalty of sin (justification), are being saved from its power (sanctification), and will be saved from its presence (glorification). Continuing the "Disciplines of a Disciple" series, Pastor Miles teaches that no one can save themselves by good works or religious righteousness—Jesus told even the devout Nicodemus he must be born again. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross we have been saved from the penalty of sin (justification), are being saved from its power (sanctification), and will be saved from its presence (glorification). Miles DeBenedictis 53:45 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/you-must-be-born-again-sunday-september-12-2021/ Ehd9wed05yE Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT Using the example of King David's sin and repentance in 2 Samuel 11–12 and Psalm 51, this teaching launches a new series, "Disciplines of a Disciple," arguing that the overarching story of Scripture is salvation and that the call to discipleship is first a call to be saved by God's grace through Jesus. Using the example of King David's sin and repentance in 2 Samuel 11–12 and Psalm 51, this teaching launches a new series, "Disciplines of a Disciple," arguing that the overarching story of Scripture is salvation and that the call to discipleship is first a call to be saved by God's grace through Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 45:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-09-05-hold-my-beer-sunday-september-5-2021/ 2021-09-05-hold-my-beer-sunday-september-5-2021 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT Using the account of David, Bathsheba, and Uriah in 2 Samuel 11, Pastor Mark teaches a "hold my beer" model of how believers fail when they bypass God's wisdom, and offers a series of diagnostic questions for making godly decisions. He closes by arguing that the world's problems—and our own—are ultimately solved not by force or politics but by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using the account of David, Bathsheba, and Uriah in 2 Samuel 11, Pastor Mark teaches a "hold my beer" model of how believers fail when they bypass God's wisdom, and offers a series of diagnostic questions for making godly decisions. He closes by arguing that the world's problems—and our own—are ultimately solved not by force or politics but by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-witness-and-power-of-the-resurrection-sunday-august-29-2021/ Srs6Ql-83BY Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles closes his "First Things First" series by arguing that the resurrection of Jesus is the proof point of the Christian story, presenting Gary Habermas's "minimal facts" as historical evidence and urging believers to let the transforming power of the resurrection be seen in a dying world through self-giving love. Pastor Miles closes his "First Things First" series by arguing that the resurrection of Jesus is the proof point of the Christian story, presenting Gary Habermas's "minimal facts" as historical evidence and urging believers to let the transforming power of the resurrection be seen in a dying world through self-giving love. Miles DeBenedictis 1:04:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/proofs-and-assurances-sunday-august-22-2021/ tKFdOOIvv9k Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his series introducing the unknown God, Pastor Miles argues that general and special revelation have limits, so God moved to personal revelation by becoming a man in Jesus Christ. Drawing on Acts 17, Hebrews 1, John 1, Philippians 2, and 1 Corinthians 15, he shows that the resurrection of Jesus is the proof and assurance—the proof point and breaking point—of the Christian faith. Continuing his series introducing the unknown God, Pastor Miles argues that general and special revelation have limits, so God moved to personal revelation by becoming a man in Jesus Christ. Drawing on Acts 17, Hebrews 1, John 1, Philippians 2, and 1 Corinthians 15, he shows that the resurrection of Jesus is the proof and assurance—the proof point and breaking point—of the Christian faith. Miles DeBenedictis 54:17 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/god-as-we-know-him-sunday-august-15-2021/ Yx40K3T5UXo Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from Acts 17 that God reveals Himself in three ways—general revelation (creation, consciousness, conscience), special revelation (God speaking in language we can understand), and personal revelation in the incarnate Christ—and shows from Paul's address at the Areopagus fourteen things God discloses about Himself, all hinging on the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Miles teaches from Acts 17 that God reveals Himself in three ways—general revelation (creation, consciousness, conscience), special revelation (God speaking in language we can understand), and personal revelation in the incarnate Christ—and shows from Paul's address at the Areopagus fourteen things God discloses about Himself, all hinging on the resurrection of Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 56:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-unknown-god-sunday-august-8-2021/ wQbWVqe69jw Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's address to the Athenians in Acts 17, this teaching explores the "religious impulse" toward transcendence and argues that general revelation—creation, consciousness, and conscience—reveals that God exists, is powerful, intelligent, moral, beautiful, and loving, yet remains insufficient to fully know Him. It introduces the "unknown God" Paul proclaimed as one who is not unknowable, and frames Christianity as the only worldview that answers life's deepest questions. Drawing on Paul's address to the Athenians in Acts 17, this teaching explores the "religious impulse" toward transcendence and argues that general revelation—creation, consciousness, and conscience—reveals that God exists, is powerful, intelligent, moral, beautiful, and loving, yet remains insufficient to fully know Him. It introduces the "unknown God" Paul proclaimed as one who is not unknowable, and frames Christianity as the only worldview that answers life's deepest questions. Miles DeBenedictis 49:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/let-s-begin-with-this-sunday-august-1-2021/ Wp5zRCF53Rk Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles warns that the upheavals of 2020-2021 have exposed the carnal "old man" in believers, fueling political divisions that have crept into and damaged the church. He calls Christians to repent of carnality, refuse to judge one another over non-biblical matters like masks and vaccines, and "strengthen the things that remain" by growing in Christ-likeness. Pastor Miles warns that the upheavals of 2020-2021 have exposed the carnal "old man" in believers, fueling political divisions that have crept into and damaged the church. He calls Christians to repent of carnality, refuse to judge one another over non-biblical matters like masks and vaccines, and "strengthen the things that remain" by growing in Christ-likeness. Miles DeBenedictis 1:01:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-07-25-supernatural-choices-sunday-july-25-2021/ 2021-07-25-supernatural-choices-sunday-july-25-2021 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Wrapping up Esther chapter 10, Pastor Mark traces the supernatural hand of God woven through the book and challenges believers to step into the story God is writing in their lives. Drawing on Job, Hosea, and the marriage covenant, he shows that trials are God's invitation to participate, that God keeps His covenant even when His people do not, and that unity and forgiveness flow from the new covenant celebrated in communion. Wrapping up Esther chapter 10, Pastor Mark traces the supernatural hand of God woven through the book and challenges believers to step into the story God is writing in their lives. Drawing on Job, Hosea, and the marriage covenant, he shows that trials are God's invitation to participate, that God keeps His covenant even when His people do not, and that unity and forgiveness flow from the new covenant celebrated in communion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-07-18-get-in-the-game-sunday-july-18-2021/ 2021-07-18-get-in-the-game-sunday-july-18-2021 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Esther 9, where the Jews' enemies are defeated and the feast of Purim is established. The message uses the culmination of Esther to call believers to "get in the game"—to know God's game and rules, follow His shifting strategy, play as professionals, and remember and record what God has done. Teaching from Esther 9, where the Jews' enemies are defeated and the feast of Purim is established. The message uses the culmination of Esther to call believers to "get in the game"—to know God's game and rules, follow His shifting strategy, play as professionals, and remember and record what God has done. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/your-move-sunday-july-11-2021/ s_Bg0Za0q2U Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the study of Esther chapter 8, Pastor Miles shows that even after Haman is hanged, his decree against the Jews still stands—illustrating that while God works providentially behind the scenes, He calls His people to take responsibility and participate in His saving work. Just as Jesus did what only He could do on the cross, He sends believers into the world to carry the gospel. Continuing the study of Esther chapter 8, Pastor Miles shows that even after Haman is hanged, his decree against the Jews still stands—illustrating that while God works providentially behind the scenes, He calls His people to take responsibility and participate in His saving work. Just as Jesus did what only He could do on the cross, He sends believers into the world to carry the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis 49:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/haman-s-magnificent-fall-sunday-july-4-2021/ BgcfwOrJxpA Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through Esther 7, where wicked Haman falls on the very gallows he built for Mordecai, showing that God works behind the scenes to accomplish His plan while the devil always overplays his hand. Tying the centuries-long hatred of the Jewish people back to God's promise to Abraham—and ultimately to Jesus—he calls believers to trust God's sovereignty while still stepping into the part God has placed them to play. Pastor Miles teaches through Esther 7, where wicked Haman falls on the very gallows he built for Mordecai, showing that God works behind the scenes to accomplish His plan while the devil always overplays his hand. Tying the centuries-long hatred of the Jewish people back to God's promise to Abraham—and ultimately to Jesus—he calls believers to trust God's sovereignty while still stepping into the part God has placed them to play. Miles DeBenedictis 1:05:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-06-20-who-s-your-daddy-sunday-june-20-2021/ 2021-06-20-who-s-your-daddy-sunday-june-20-2021 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Esther 5, Pastor Mark uses Esther and Mordecai's bold faith before King Ahasuerus to explore the power of spiritual heritage, the necessity of meeting spiritual problems with spiritual methods, and the ruin that pride and narcissism—ultimately rooted in the devil—bring. The message closes with a Father's Day call to plant spiritual seeds in children and to choose faith over fear. Teaching from Esther 5, Pastor Mark uses Esther and Mordecai's bold faith before King Ahasuerus to explore the power of spiritual heritage, the necessity of meeting spiritual problems with spiritual methods, and the ruin that pride and narcissism—ultimately rooted in the devil—bring. The message closes with a Father's Day call to plant spiritual seeds in children and to choose faith over fear. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-06-13-perhaps-sunday-june-13-2021/ 2021-06-13-perhaps-sunday-june-13-2021 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through Esther 4, where Mordecai challenges Esther to risk her life to save her people with the words "perhaps you've come to your royal position for such a time as this." Pastor Miles applies this to our own lives, urging us to trust God's power, knowledge, and love and to seize the opportunities He places before us. A verse-by-verse teaching through Esther 4, where Mordecai challenges Esther to risk her life to save her people with the words "perhaps you've come to your royal position for such a time as this." Pastor Miles applies this to our own lives, urging us to trust God's power, knowledge, and love and to seize the opportunities He places before us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sleepless-in-shushan-sunday-june-27-2021/ FehKBCnR1Do Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT A teaching from Esther 6 showing that though God is never explicitly named in the book, He is at work behind the scenes—seen vividly in the king's sleepless night that turns Haman's murderous plot against Mordecai into Mordecai's exaltation. The message reminds believers that amid the chaos and confusion of a broken world, God will not be dethroned and is always working at just the right time in just the right way. A teaching from Esther 6 showing that though God is never explicitly named in the book, He is at work behind the scenes—seen vividly in the king's sleepless night that turns Haman's murderous plot against Mordecai into Mordecai's exaltation. The message reminds believers that amid the chaos and confusion of a broken world, God will not be dethroned and is always working at just the right time in just the right way. Miles DeBenedictis 48:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/seemingly-insignificant-little-things-sunday-june-6-2021/ q-23CxC8Yys Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT Tracing a 1,500-year backstory from Esau and Jacob through Amalek and King Agag, this teaching shows that the "seemingly insignificant little thing" of Haman the Agagite's promotion in Esther 3 is actually the latest manifestation of a cosmic battle between God and the enemy of His people. Though God is never named in Esther, His hand—and that of an unnamed adversary—is at work beneath the surface. Tracing a 1,500-year backstory from Esau and Jacob through Amalek and King Agag, this teaching shows that the "seemingly insignificant little thing" of Haman the Agagite's promotion in Esther 3 is actually the latest manifestation of a cosmic battle between God and the enemy of His people. Though God is never named in Esther, His hand—and that of an unnamed adversary—is at work beneath the surface. Miles DeBenedictis 57:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-05-30-imperfect-people-for-a-perfect-work-sunday-may-30-2021/ 2021-05-30-imperfect-people-for-a-perfect-work-sunday-may-30-2021 Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT A study of Esther 2 showing how God works behind the scenes to fulfill His covenant with Israel by calling imperfect people in imperfect circumstances to accomplish His perfect will. Esther's favor, Mordecai's obedience, and the call to respond to God's supernatural prompting are unpacked alongside reflections on God's enduring love for Israel. A study of Esther 2 showing how God works behind the scenes to fulfill His covenant with Israel by calling imperfect people in imperfect circumstances to accomplish His perfect will. Esther's favor, Mordecai's obedience, and the call to respond to God's supernatural prompting are unpacked alongside reflections on God's enduring love for Israel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-05-23-the-no-that-changed-history-sunday-may-23-2021/ 2021-05-23-the-no-that-changed-history-sunday-may-23-2021 Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT An introductory study of Esther chapter 1, setting the historical stage of the Persian Empire under Ahasuerus (Xerxes) and examining Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before the king. The teaching wrestles with how believers serve unfaithful masters and balance submission to authority against obedience to God, while trusting that God sovereignly writes each person's part in His larger story. An introductory study of Esther chapter 1, setting the historical stage of the Persian Empire under Ahasuerus (Xerxes) and examining Queen Vashti's refusal to appear before the king. The teaching wrestles with how believers serve unfaithful masters and balance submission to authority against obedience to God, while trusting that God sovereignly writes each person's part in His larger story. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-the-giver-sunday-may-16-2021/ Ls_Dsvm7GXU Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Using the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, Pastor Miles teaches practical principles for sharing the gospel: seeking out lost people, refusing excuses and distractions, and revealing both the gift of God (living water) and the Giver (Christ himself). The message calls believers, as part of the church's vision of "life in connection," to carry the good news to others without shyness. Using the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, Pastor Miles teaches practical principles for sharing the gospel: seeking out lost people, refusing excuses and distractions, and revealing both the gift of God (living water) and the Giver (Christ himself). The message calls believers, as part of the church's vision of "life in connection," to carry the good news to others without shyness. Miles DeBenedictis 1:04:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-the-world-pt-1-sunday-may-9-2021/ RIF9e0a3Ows Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that the church's mission—life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—calls believers to share the gospel as a better story than the divisive narratives shaping our culture. Drawing on Paul's missionary strategy, Don Richardson's ministry, and C.S. Lewis, he reframes evangelism as a natural overflow of joy and worship rather than a frightening duty. Pastor Miles teaches that the church's mission—life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—calls believers to share the gospel as a better story than the divisive narratives shaping our culture. Drawing on Paul's missionary strategy, Don Richardson's ministry, and C.S. Lewis, he reframes evangelism as a natural overflow of joy and worship rather than a frightening duty. Miles DeBenedictis 1:06:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/reconciled-sunday-may-2-2021/ l2ns6zFxBNs Sat, 01 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that human beings were created for connection with both God and one another, but sin in Genesis 3 brought division, isolation, and loneliness that no human effort can overcome. Through the blood of Christ (the gospel) and the body of Christ (the church), we are reconciled to God and to each other, and he closes with practical ways to live out that connection. Pastor Miles teaches that human beings were created for connection with both God and one another, but sin in Genesis 3 brought division, isolation, and loneliness that no human effort can overcome. Through the blood of Christ (the gospel) and the body of Christ (the church), we are reconciled to God and to each other, and he closes with practical ways to live out that connection. Miles DeBenedictis 1:01:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/on-a-reconnection-mission-sunday-april-25-2021/ ncEfVEL3usI Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his "Life in Connection" series, Pastor Miles argues that human beings are born believers who long for connection with God and eternal life, yet are separated from Him by sin and unable to reach Him by their own efforts. The hope of reconciliation rests entirely on God's initiative, foreshadowed in Genesis 3 and fulfilled in Jesus, who came on a mission to seek and save the lost. Continuing his "Life in Connection" series, Pastor Miles argues that human beings are born believers who long for connection with God and eternal life, yet are separated from Him by sin and unable to reach Him by their own efforts. The hope of reconciliation rests entirely on God's initiative, foreshadowed in Genesis 3 and fulfilled in Jesus, who came on a mission to seek and save the lost. Miles DeBenedictis 53:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/made-for-connection-sunday-april-18-2021/ 24CzAdYhcsw Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Garrett opens a series on Cross Connection's vision—life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—arguing that humans are born believers created for communion with the triune God, but that sin in Genesis 3 broke that connection, leaving a universal longing for transcendence that only true reconciliation with God can satisfy. Pastor Garrett opens a series on Cross Connection's vision—life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—arguing that humans are born believers created for communion with the triune God, but that sin in Genesis 3 broke that connection, leaving a universal longing for transcendence that only true reconciliation with God can satisfy. Miles DeBenedictis 49:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-in-connection-2-0-sunday-april-11-2021/ -1-2jGAlRXc Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reflects on how a year of COVID disruption has dislodged everyone from their routines, then uses that moment of re-evaluation to return to the basics: the church is a living body with a God-ordained purpose, and Cross Connection Church exists to live life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—on campus, online, and in homes. Pastor Miles reflects on how a year of COVID disruption has dislodged everyone from their routines, then uses that moment of re-evaluation to return to the basics: the church is a living body with a God-ordained purpose, and Cross Connection Church exists to live life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus—on campus, online, and in homes. Miles DeBenedictis 49:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/open-your-eyes-and-see-sunday-april-4-2021/ JfLoEyTmO9E Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT An Easter Sunday meditation on John 20:1-9, exploring how Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John each "saw" the empty tomb differently—from a casual glance to deep theorizing to full comprehension and belief. The teaching presses the listener to move beyond apathetic observation to a personal verdict of faith in the risen Christ. An Easter Sunday meditation on John 20:1-9, exploring how Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John each "saw" the empty tomb differently—from a casual glance to deep theorizing to full comprehension and belief. The teaching presses the listener to move beyond apathetic observation to a personal verdict of faith in the risen Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 54:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/to-seek-save-sunday-march-28-2021/ EX1teKFtHAg Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles examines the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 to highlight the clearly stated purpose for which Jesus came into the world and into Jerusalem: to seek and to save that which was lost. He shows that Jesus sees and calls those who are overlooked and despised, offering salvation and relationship symbolized in communion. On Palm Sunday, Pastor Miles examines the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 to highlight the clearly stated purpose for which Jesus came into the world and into Jerusalem: to seek and to save that which was lost. He shows that Jesus sees and calls those who are overlooked and despised, offering salvation and relationship symbolized in communion. Miles DeBenedictis 1:00:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-03-21-the-chains-they-revere-sunday-march-21-2021/ 2021-03-21-the-chains-they-revere-sunday-march-21-2021 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Luke 4:16-30, Pastor Garrett shows how sin binds, impoverishes, breaks, blinds, and oppresses us—chains we polish and revere—and how Jesus came to set captives free through confession and forgiveness. He then applies the biblical worldview to today's cancel culture, contrasting the world's resentment-driven judgment with the church's pattern of confession, grace, and forgiveness. Teaching from Luke 4:16-30, Pastor Garrett shows how sin binds, impoverishes, breaks, blinds, and oppresses us—chains we polish and revere—and how Jesus came to set captives free through confession and forgiveness. He then applies the biblical worldview to today's cancel culture, contrasting the world's resentment-driven judgment with the church's pattern of confession, grace, and forgiveness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-03-14-greed-and-treasure-sunday-march-14-2021/ 2021-03-14-greed-and-treasure-sunday-march-14-2021 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Luke 12, this teaching addresses Jesus's warnings against greed and worry, urging believers to store up treasure in heaven rather than insulating themselves from faith with possessions. The central call is to seek first the kingdom of God, trusting that He delights to provide for us and to leave a legacy that lasts beyond this life. Continuing in Luke 12, this teaching addresses Jesus's warnings against greed and worry, urging believers to store up treasure in heaven rather than insulating themselves from faith with possessions. The central call is to seek first the kingdom of God, trusting that He delights to provide for us and to leave a legacy that lasts beyond this life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-03-07-hypocrites-and-spice-cabinets-sunday-march-7-2021/ 2021-03-07-hypocrites-and-spice-cabinets-sunday-march-7-2021 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Luke 11:37–12:5, Pastor Jason shows that Jesus confronted the Pharisees and law experts for prizing outward appearance, religious busyness, and knowledge over inward cleanliness, justice, love, and humility. The application: God cleans us from the inside out, so we must walk humbly, guard against hypocrisy, help others carry burdens, and study the Word for action rather than mere knowledge. Teaching through Luke 11:37–12:5, Pastor Jason shows that Jesus confronted the Pharisees and law experts for prizing outward appearance, religious busyness, and knowledge over inward cleanliness, justice, love, and humility. The application: God cleans us from the inside out, so we must walk humbly, guard against hypocrisy, help others carry burdens, and study the Word for action rather than mere knowledge. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/an-inevitable-crash-sunday-february-28-2021/ 5pkWYHH5P-o Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Through Paul's storm-tossed voyage to Rome in Acts 27, Pastor Miles teaches that God plans and directs our path even through inevitable "crashes," and that the storms God leads us into are intended for His purposes—to bring salvation to others. Through Paul's storm-tossed voyage to Rome in Acts 27, Pastor Miles teaches that God plans and directs our path even through inevitable "crashes," and that the storms God leads us into are intended for His purposes—to bring salvation to others. Miles DeBenedictis 44:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/beware-of-this-trap-sunday-february-21-2021/ 3uL8voaTulo Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Deuteronomy 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel was not given the Promised Land because of their righteousness but because of God's love and faithfulness, warning believers against the snare of self-righteousness. The safeguard against accidental pharisaism is to humbly remember our own failures and rest entirely in God's grace through Christ. Continuing in Deuteronomy 9, Pastor Miles teaches that Israel was not given the Promised Land because of their righteousness but because of God's love and faithfulness, warning believers against the snare of self-righteousness. The safeguard against accidental pharisaism is to humbly remember our own failures and rest entirely in God's grace through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 53:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keep-do-trust-obey-sunday-february-14-2021/ BmBEOI5UBxg Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Standing at an anniversary and a national transition point, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 7–8 that Israel's experience of God's blessing was entirely dependent on their faith, faithfulness, and obedience—a sobering picture of life before a holy God without mercy that drives us to the better New Covenant and to refuge from God's wrath in Jesus Christ. Standing at an anniversary and a national transition point, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 7–8 that Israel's experience of God's blessing was entirely dependent on their faith, faithfulness, and obedience—a sobering picture of life before a holy God without mercy that drives us to the better New Covenant and to refuge from God's wrath in Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 59:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-faithful-loving-god-sunday-february-7-2021/ BBb78HyyxvU Sat, 06 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Deuteronomy 7 addressing the difficult "utterly destroy them" language, arguing that it is biblical hyperbole rather than a divine sanction for genocide, and that God's true purpose was to call Israel to be a holy, separate people chosen out of His love and covenant faithfulness. The same love and faithfulness now compel believers in Christ to love and obey God. Teaching from Deuteronomy 7 addressing the difficult "utterly destroy them" language, arguing that it is biblical hyperbole rather than a divine sanction for genocide, and that God's true purpose was to call Israel to be a holy, separate people chosen out of His love and covenant faithfulness. The same love and faithfulness now compel believers in Christ to love and obey God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-danger-of-forgetfulness-sunday-january-31-2021/ kPst9586-ic Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 6 that human beings are deeply forgetful—even of God's greatest works—and warns that prosperity and easier days pose a greater danger to faith than hardship. He urges believers to deliberately build reminders, routines, and teaching habits that keep God and His Word at the center of their lives. Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 6 that human beings are deeply forgetful—even of God's greatest works—and warns that prosperity and easier days pose a greater danger to faith than hardship. He urges believers to deliberately build reminders, routines, and teaching habits that keep God and His Word at the center of their lives. Miles DeBenedictis 53:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/shema-sunday-january-24-2021/ tgiTnafZfjo Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reflects on his 22-year calling to preach and teach God's Word, then turns to the Shema in Deuteronomy 6, showing that loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength is the greatest commandment because all the others flow from it. He emphasizes that Scripture is taught not for mere knowledge but for life and world transformation through hearing, heeding, and obeying God's Word. Pastor Miles reflects on his 22-year calling to preach and teach God's Word, then turns to the Shema in Deuteronomy 6, showing that loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength is the greatest commandment because all the others flow from it. He emphasizes that Scripture is taught not for mere knowledge but for life and world transformation through hearing, heeding, and obeying God's Word. Miles DeBenedictis 58:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-01-17-galatians-6-9/ 2021-01-17-galatians-6-9 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the frustration of being stuck in afternoon traffic, Pastor Miles reflects on the cumulative anxiety of nearly a year of cultural chaos and offers two God-impressed words for 2021—"opportunity" and "shine"—rooted in Galatians 6:9-10, Ephesians 5, Isaiah 60, and Jeremiah 29. He argues that wherever there is conflict and chaos, God is getting ready to move, calling His people to do good and shine brightly as exiles in a darkening culture. Drawing on the frustration of being stuck in afternoon traffic, Pastor Miles reflects on the cumulative anxiety of nearly a year of cultural chaos and offers two God-impressed words for 2021—"opportunity" and "shine"—rooted in Galatians 6:9-10, Ephesians 5, Isaiah 60, and Jeremiah 29. He argues that wherever there is conflict and chaos, God is getting ready to move, calling His people to do good and shine brightly as exiles in a darkening culture. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/an-opportunity-to-shine-sunday-january-17-2021/ 5QamWkMVojc Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the image of being stuck in afternoon traffic at red light after red light, Pastor Miles names the cumulative anxiety of the past year and offers two words for 2021—opportunity and shine—rooted in the conviction that wherever there is conflict and chaos, God is getting ready to move. Drawing on the image of being stuck in afternoon traffic at red light after red light, Pastor Miles names the cumulative anxiety of the past year and offers two words for 2021—opportunity and shine—rooted in the conviction that wherever there is conflict and chaos, God is getting ready to move. Miles DeBenedictis 1:06:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2021-01-03-finding-purpose-in-a-broken-world-sunday-january-10-2021/ 2021-01-03-finding-purpose-in-a-broken-world-sunday-january-10-2021 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Matthew 16:13-19, this message centers on Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" and argues that the same fears, sicknesses, financial struggles, and political frustrations we face today were faced—often more severely—by believers 2,000 years ago. Pastor Miles calls us to recognize Jesus as Messiah and God, to remember that what is bad in our economy is often good in God's economy, and to stay on mission spreading the gospel rather than merely trying to sanitize our world. Teaching from Matthew 16:13-19, this message centers on Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" and argues that the same fears, sicknesses, financial struggles, and political frustrations we face today were faced—often more severely—by believers 2,000 years ago. Pastor Miles calls us to recognize Jesus as Messiah and God, to remember that what is bad in our economy is often good in God's economy, and to stay on mission spreading the gospel rather than merely trying to sanitize our world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-12-27-jesus-healing-hippie-or-messiah-sunday-january-3-2021/ 2020-12-27-jesus-healing-hippie-or-messiah-sunday-january-3-2021 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT Working through John 13, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet is not about a ritual but about following Christ into self-sacrificial, humbling love for a world that doesn't deserve or appreciate it. He traces Peter's transformation from a man who runs from a servant girl to a Spirit-filled apostle who boldly proclaims Christ, calling the church to lay down its rights and love like Jesus. Working through John 13, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet is not about a ritual but about following Christ into self-sacrificial, humbling love for a world that doesn't deserve or appreciate it. He traces Peter's transformation from a man who runs from a servant girl to a Spirit-filled apostle who boldly proclaims Christ, calling the church to lay down its rights and love like Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-12-20-towels-and-rights-sunday-december-27-2020/ 2020-12-20-towels-and-rights-sunday-december-27-2020 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles concludes a four-week Advent series by teaching that the coming of Jesus is the arrival of love—God's highest, Agape love demonstrated in the incarnation and the cross—and urges believers to share that love through evangelism, closing with communion. Pastor Miles concludes a four-week Advent series by teaching that the coming of Jesus is the arrival of love—God's highest, Agape love demonstrated in the incarnation and the cross—and urges believers to share that love through evangelism, closing with communion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-love-sunday-december-20-2020/ i8UzNNSUHoE Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus is the advent of love—specifically God's agape love—which is the foundation of the joy, hope, and peace celebrated in previous weeks. He explains the four Greek words for love, points to the incarnation and the cross as the supreme demonstration of God's love, and leads the congregation in communion before urging them to share that love evangelistically before Christmas. On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Miles teaches that the coming of Jesus is the advent of love—specifically God's agape love—which is the foundation of the joy, hope, and peace celebrated in previous weeks. He explains the four Greek words for love, points to the incarnation and the cross as the supreme demonstration of God's love, and leads the congregation in communion before urging them to share that love evangelistically before Christmas. Miles DeBenedictis 45:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-coming-peace-sunday-december-13-2020/ tQlej7XsbRk Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Isaiah 9:6, 26:3, and 53, Pastor Miles teaches that the perfect peace (shalom) every person desires and needs is found only in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose coming we celebrate at Christmas. He shows that this peace is received by faith, can be laid hold of now through the presence of the Holy Spirit and through prayer, and will be experienced in fullness in Christ's coming kingdom. Drawing on Isaiah 9:6, 26:3, and 53, Pastor Miles teaches that the perfect peace (shalom) every person desires and needs is found only in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose coming we celebrate at Christmas. He shows that this peace is received by faith, can be laid hold of now through the presence of the Holy Spirit and through prayer, and will be experienced in fullness in Christ's coming kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 56:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-thrill-of-hope-sunday-december-6-2020/ AurjeDr5FP4 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reflects on the power of Christmas memories—using his own favorite childhood Christmas in England—to encourage believers that the unusual, distanced Christmas of 2020 can become an especially meaningful memorial pointing to Jesus. He shows that the advent of Jesus is both the advent of joy and the advent of a sure and steadfast hope, an anchor for the soul that a weary, hope-deprived world desperately needs. Pastor Miles reflects on the power of Christmas memories—using his own favorite childhood Christmas in England—to encourage believers that the unusual, distanced Christmas of 2020 can become an especially meaningful memorial pointing to Jesus. He shows that the advent of Jesus is both the advent of joy and the advent of a sure and steadfast hope, an anchor for the soul that a weary, hope-deprived world desperately needs. Miles DeBenedictis 46:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-advent-of-joy-sunday-november-29-2020/ btKNhC2rhxY Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that the advent of Jesus is the advent of joy, drawing from Isaiah 9 to show that the Messiah's coming brings an ever-increasing, eternal joy unlike the fleeting happiness the world pursues. He identifies gratitude and generous giving as two keys that unlock this joy, even in the difficult season of 2020. Pastor Miles teaches that the advent of Jesus is the advent of joy, drawing from Isaiah 9 to show that the Messiah's coming brings an ever-increasing, eternal joy unlike the fleeting happiness the world pursues. He identifies gratitude and generous giving as two keys that unlock this joy, even in the difficult season of 2020. Miles DeBenedictis 53:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/god-speaks-sunday-november-22-2020/ Vy0oOgUglPk Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 5, Pastor Miles explores the profound and discomforting reality that "God speaks with man." He explains why this truth unsettled ancient Israel, modern believers, and skeptics alike, and shows how the law reveals our sin and prepares the way for the Savior, Jesus Christ. Drawing from Deuteronomy 5, Pastor Miles explores the profound and discomforting reality that "God speaks with man." He explains why this truth unsettled ancient Israel, modern believers, and skeptics alike, and shows how the law reveals our sin and prepares the way for the Savior, Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 48:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/dishonorable-sunday-november-15-2020/ 179BLFjusbE Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT A study of the fifth commandment, "Honor your father and your mother," showing that honor means living according to the wisdom of Scripture in which parents are to train their children, and that breaking God's law—illustrated by David's sin with Bathsheba—dishonors one's family. The teaching closes with David's repentance in Psalm 51 and the call to confess sin and receive God's forgiving grace in Christ. A study of the fifth commandment, "Honor your father and your mother," showing that honor means living according to the wisdom of Scripture in which parents are to train their children, and that breaking God's law—illustrated by David's sin with Bathsheba—dishonors one's family. The teaching closes with David's repentance in Psalm 51 and the call to confess sin and receive God's forgiving grace in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 48:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sabbath-rest-sunday-november-8-2020/ NR16gxwttAU Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT Preached days after the chaotic 2020 election, this teaching anchors believers in trusting God rather than earthly powers, then moves into the fourth commandment in Deuteronomy 5, presenting the Sabbath as both a command and a gracious gift of rest fulfilled ultimately in Christ. Preached days after the chaotic 2020 election, this teaching anchors believers in trusting God rather than earthly powers, then moves into the fourth commandment in Deuteronomy 5, presenting the Sabbath as both a command and a gracious gift of rest fulfilled ultimately in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 1:00:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/is-it-lawful-sunday-november-1-2020/ SnLULL7k6QA Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Luke 20:20-26, Pastor Miles examines how the Pharisees and Herodians—two opposed factions united only by their hatred of Jesus—tried to trap Him with a question about taxes, and how Jesus's reply to "render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" calls believers to a hope rooted in Christ rather than in politics or religious effort. Drawing from Luke 20:20-26, Pastor Miles examines how the Pharisees and Herodians—two opposed factions united only by their hatred of Jesus—tried to trap Him with a question about taxes, and how Jesus's reply to "render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" calls believers to a hope rooted in Christ rather than in politics or religious effort. Miles DeBenedictis 50:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-10-18-the-key-to-success-sunday-october-25-2020/ 2020-10-18-the-key-to-success-sunday-october-25-2020 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of the rich young ruler, paired with Jesus blessing the infants, this teaching shows that no one can earn salvation by their own works; our worth comes entirely from God's love. We are called to come to Jesus helpless like children, resting in His finished work rather than trusting in our own efforts. Through the story of the rich young ruler, paired with Jesus blessing the infants, this teaching shows that no one can earn salvation by their own works; our worth comes entirely from God's love. We are called to come to Jesus helpless like children, resting in His finished work rather than trusting in our own efforts. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connection-in-covenant-with-god-sunday-october-11-2020/ avez9-lfjrQ Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 5 on the first three of the Ten Commandments, showing that God's law is fundamentally relational and covenantal. Because God redeems His people into a covenant relationship like marriage, He expects exclusivity, demands proper adoration and representation, and calls us to bear His name with solemnity. Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 5 on the first three of the Ten Commandments, showing that God's law is fundamentally relational and covenantal. Because God redeems His people into a covenant relationship like marriage, He expects exclusivity, demands proper adoration and representation, and calls us to bear His name with solemnity. Miles DeBenedictis 40:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-basis-of-obedience-sunday-october-4-2020/ vuTqsaGMuj8 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that the basis of obedience to God's commandments is relationship, showing from Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 6 that God's prior act of redeeming and rescuing Israel makes His commands relevant and binding. He applies this to believers today, arguing that God's saving grace through Christ likewise calls us into a relationship animated by obedience. Pastor Miles teaches that the basis of obedience to God's commandments is relationship, showing from Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 6 that God's prior act of redeeming and rescuing Israel makes His commands relevant and binding. He applies this to believers today, arguing that God's saving grace through Christ likewise calls us into a relationship animated by obedience. Miles DeBenedictis 43:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-in-connection-2-0-sunday-september-27-2020/ 132nKA1OArk Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reframes the church's identity around "life in connection," reminding the congregation that the New Testament church gathered house to house for teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. He calls believers to host or join small groups during the shutdown, then leads communion as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Pastor Miles reframes the church's identity around "life in connection," reminding the congregation that the New Testament church gathered house to house for teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. He calls believers to host or join small groups during the shutdown, then leads communion as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Miles DeBenedictis 48:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-09-20-psalms-33-1/ 2020-09-20-psalms-33-1 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT Using Psalm 33, Pastor Garrett argues that the chaos, anxiety, and depression of 2020 reveal a spiritual battle, and that the answer is found in the God who is sovereign over creation, history, and the individual. He calls hearers to ground themselves in God's truth, hope in His mercy, and find purpose by surrendering to His unstoppable plan. Using Psalm 33, Pastor Garrett argues that the chaos, anxiety, and depression of 2020 reveal a spiritual battle, and that the answer is found in the God who is sovereign over creation, history, and the individual. He calls hearers to ground themselves in God's truth, hope in His mercy, and find purpose by surrendering to His unstoppable plan. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/with-us-here-today-sunday-september-13-2020/ KaCWQBrjtZg Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a study in Deuteronomy, Pastor Miles explains why the statutes and judgments of God given through Moses 3,400 years ago remain relevant today, offering three reasons: the law judges all who are alive, it produces a solid society and sanctified life, and it reveals sin and points us to Christ. Continuing a study in Deuteronomy, Pastor Miles explains why the statutes and judgments of God given through Moses 3,400 years ago remain relevant today, offering three reasons: the law judges all who are alive, it produces a solid society and sanctified life, and it reveals sin and points us to Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 44:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/hear-learn-observe-live-sunday-september-6-2020/ iBkplJcUUH4 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT In the midst of a chaotic 2020, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 4–5 that God's statutes and judgments are given to be heard, learned, and observed so that His people may live and flourish. While the law cannot save, obedience brings temporal blessing and rejection brings affliction and shame—both for ancient Israel and for nations today—pointing us ultimately to repentance and the transforming grace of Jesus Christ. In the midst of a chaotic 2020, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 4–5 that God's statutes and judgments are given to be heard, learned, and observed so that His people may live and flourish. While the law cannot save, obedience brings temporal blessing and rejection brings affliction and shame—both for ancient Israel and for nations today—pointing us ultimately to repentance and the transforming grace of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 47:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/flee-for-refuge-sunday-august-23-2020/ jufTu2BoZTM Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT Studying Deuteronomy 4:41-43, Pastor Miles examines the Old Testament cities of refuge as a manifestation of God's mercy toward the guilty, showing that they ultimately point forward to Jesus Christ as the true refuge for sinners from the avenger of blood. Studying Deuteronomy 4:41-43, Pastor Miles examines the Old Testament cities of refuge as a manifestation of God's mercy toward the guilty, showing that they ultimately point forward to Jesus Christ as the true refuge for sinners from the avenger of blood. Miles DeBenedictis 41:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/ask-know-keep-sunday-august-16-2020/ 8G3g_iRjZ3Q Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT In a chaotic 2020, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 4 on why God's people should remain in faith and faithfulness: because God is merciful when we fail, because there is mercy and deliverance in no other, and because the Lord alone is God. He calls believers to ask (remember God's mighty acts), know (that the Lord alone is God), and keep (His statutes), pointing finally to Christ who fulfills the law. In a chaotic 2020, Pastor Miles teaches from Deuteronomy 4 on why God's people should remain in faith and faithfulness: because God is merciful when we fail, because there is mercy and deliverance in no other, and because the Lord alone is God. He calls believers to ask (remember God's mighty acts), know (that the Lord alone is God), and keep (His statutes), pointing finally to Christ who fulfills the law. Miles DeBenedictis 46:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/rejoicing-content-sunday-august-9-2020/ sdFWEILv07g Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles offers a mid-year "state of the church" address explaining how COVID-19 has fast-tracked cultural and church trends already underway, then closes with a teaching from Philippians 4 on graciousness, rejoicing always, and contentment through Christ's strength. Pastor Miles offers a mid-year "state of the church" address explaining how COVID-19 has fast-tracked cultural and church trends already underway, then closes with a teaching from Philippians 4 on graciousness, rejoicing always, and contentment through Christ's strength. Miles DeBenedictis 53:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/beware-of-stumbling-blocks-sunday-august-2-2020/ XpvN7TaWzTM Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT Facing a "wall" while preparing his message in Deuteronomy, Pastor Miles sets the book aside to address the chaotic times of 2020, urging believers to walk circumspectly and to refrain from letting their Christian liberty become a stumbling block to fearful neighbors. He then shares two recent deaths in the church family, encourages baptism, and leads the congregation in communion. Facing a "wall" while preparing his message in Deuteronomy, Pastor Miles sets the book aside to address the chaotic times of 2020, urging believers to walk circumspectly and to refrain from letting their Christian liberty become a stumbling block to fearful neighbors. He then shares two recent deaths in the church family, encourages baptism, and leads the congregation in communion. Miles DeBenedictis 46:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-07-26-walk-through-colossians-sunday-july-26-2020/ 2020-07-26-walk-through-colossians-sunday-july-26-2020 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Colossians built around the four times Paul speaks of "walking" (peripeteo), tracing what it means to walk worthy of the Lord, to walk in Christ, to no longer walk as the world walks, and to walk in wisdom toward outsiders. Throughout, the recurring theme of thankfulness anchors the call to live rooted in Jesus and gracious toward all people. A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Colossians built around the four times Paul speaks of "walking" (peripeteo), tracing what it means to walk worthy of the Lord, to walk in Christ, to no longer walk as the world walks, and to walk in wisdom toward outsiders. Throughout, the recurring theme of thankfulness anchors the call to live rooted in Jesus and gracious toward all people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-consuming-fire-of-a-jealous-god-sunday-july-12-2020-full-service/ TXikmFo5G54 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Deuteronomy 4:15–24, Pastor Miles explains that human beings are made to worship and will inevitably worship something; when we refuse to worship the true God we descend into idolatry, corrupting His glory and misrepresenting Him to others. God is not jealous *of* us but jealous *for* us and for His glory—a consuming fire who judges all misrepresentations of His majesty. Teaching from Deuteronomy 4:15–24, Pastor Miles explains that human beings are made to worship and will inevitably worship something; when we refuse to worship the true God we descend into idolatry, corrupting His glory and misrepresenting Him to others. God is not jealous *of* us but jealous *for* us and for His glory—a consuming fire who judges all misrepresentations of His majesty. Miles DeBenedictis 46:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-consuming-fire-of-a-jealous-god-sunday-july-12-2020-full-service-2/ TXikmFo5G54 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Deuteronomy 4:15–24, Pastor Miles explains that human beings are made to worship and will inevitably worship something; when we refuse to worship the true God we descend into idolatry, corrupting His glory and misrepresenting Him to others. God is not jealous *of* us but jealous *for* us and for His glory—a consuming fire who judges all misrepresentations of His majesty. Teaching from Deuteronomy 4:15–24, Pastor Miles explains that human beings are made to worship and will inevitably worship something; when we refuse to worship the true God we descend into idolatry, corrupting His glory and misrepresenting Him to others. God is not jealous *of* us but jealous *for* us and for His glory—a consuming fire who judges all misrepresentations of His majesty. Miles DeBenedictis 46:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-consuming-fire-of-a-jealous-god-sunday-july-12-2020/ 3ktvH9JyI-c Sat, 11 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Deuteronomy 4:15-24, Pastor Miles examines God's prohibition of idolatry, our innate compulsion to worship, and the truth that God is a consuming fire and a jealous God—jealous not of us but for us and for His glory. He warns that worshiping anything other than God corrupts His glory and misrepresents Him to others. Teaching through Deuteronomy 4:15-24, Pastor Miles examines God's prohibition of idolatry, our innate compulsion to worship, and the truth that God is a consuming fire and a jealous God—jealous not of us but for us and for His glory. He warns that worshiping anything other than God corrupts His glory and misrepresents Him to others. Miles DeBenedictis 33:29 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/that-you-might-observe-them-sunday-july-5-2020/ T51iz8I3Y1g Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on Deuteronomy 4, Pastor Miles teaches that while salvation comes only through Christ, living under God's unchanging statutes and judgments invites His blessing, and disregarding them brings destabilization and ruin—both personally and nationally. He calls God's people to hide His word in their hearts, let His grace shine through their lives, and pass these truths on to their children. Opening a new series on Deuteronomy 4, Pastor Miles teaches that while salvation comes only through Christ, living under God's unchanging statutes and judgments invites His blessing, and disregarding them brings destabilization and ruin—both personally and nationally. He calls God's people to hide His word in their hearts, let His grace shine through their lives, and pass these truths on to their children. Miles DeBenedictis 25:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/listen-and-observe-sunday-june-28-2020/ f_EHmGuE3z0 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces a new series in Deuteronomy titled "Statutes and Judgments," teaching from Deuteronomy 4:1 that life and blessing—for ancient Israel and for any society—come only through hearing and obeying the superordinate principles of God's law, which ultimately point us to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles introduces a new series in Deuteronomy titled "Statutes and Judgments," teaching from Deuteronomy 4:1 that life and blessing—for ancient Israel and for any society—come only through hearing and obeying the superordinate principles of God's law, which ultimately point us to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 34:50 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-06-21-genesis-1-1/ 2020-06-21-genesis-1-1 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT A Father's Day teaching that examines the office and calling of fatherhood through three Scripture examples—God in Eden, the prodigal son, and the father of the demon-possessed boy—to show that a father's highest task is leading children to repentance and restoration in Christ, not mere obedience. A Father's Day teaching that examines the office and calling of fatherhood through three Scripture examples—God in Eden, the prodigal son, and the father of the demon-possessed boy—to show that a father's highest task is leading children to repentance and restoration in Christ, not mere obedience. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/when-god-says-no-sunday-june-14-2020-full-service/ ojj8WzaFxC0 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT Using Moses's plea to enter the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 3, Pastor Miles teaches that God sometimes answers persistent, faithful prayer with a final "no," and that this particular "no" carries a deeper meaning: the law (Moses) cannot bring us into salvation—only Joshua, that is, Jesus, can. Using Moses's plea to enter the Promised Land in Deuteronomy 3, Pastor Miles teaches that God sometimes answers persistent, faithful prayer with a final "no," and that this particular "no" carries a deeper meaning: the law (Moses) cannot bring us into salvation—only Joshua, that is, Jesus, can. Miles DeBenedictis 41:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/dividing-the-nation-sunday-june-7-2020-full-service/ 8ymEoKMV158 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the Bible's redemptive storyline from Genesis through Deuteronomy 3, Pastor Miles shows how the two-and-a-half tribes who settled east of the Jordan introduced a division that bred lasting conflict in Israel—and applies that warning to our own divided nation by calling believers to be slow to speak, slow to wrath, and ruled by love. Tracing the Bible's redemptive storyline from Genesis through Deuteronomy 3, Pastor Miles shows how the two-and-a-half tribes who settled east of the Jordan introduced a division that bred lasting conflict in Israel—and applies that warning to our own divided nation by calling believers to be slow to speak, slow to wrath, and ruled by love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/dividing-the-nation-sunday-june-7-2020/ sk8RFvLYJ50 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT This teaching works through Deuteronomy 3, where Moses recounts Israel's victories east of the Jordan and the dividing of the land among the tribes, before being told he himself would not enter the Promised Land. It calls believers to fix their hearts and minds on God's faithfulness rather than the disappointments and divisions of the world. This teaching works through Deuteronomy 3, where Moses recounts Israel's victories east of the Jordan and the dividing of the land among the tribes, before being told he himself would not enter the Promised Land. It calls believers to fix their hearts and minds on God's faithfulness rather than the disappointments and divisions of the world. Miles DeBenedictis 30:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-with-one-accord-sunday-may-31-2020-full-service/ gZ9_nHlKfMc Sat, 30 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT On Pentecost Sunday 2020, Pastor Miles explains why Cross Connection Church is not yet gathering in person, appealing for unity in the body of Christ, and walks through Acts 2 to show that the church's true essence is devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The teaching closes with the celebration of communion. On Pentecost Sunday 2020, Pastor Miles explains why Cross Connection Church is not yet gathering in person, appealing for unity in the body of Christ, and walks through Acts 2 to show that the church's true essence is devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The teaching closes with the celebration of communion. Miles DeBenedictis 51:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-with-one-accord-sunday-may-31-2020/ -RCodMUnT2c Sat, 30 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT On Pentecost Sunday 2020, Pastor Miles addresses why Cross Connection is not yet gathering in its facility, lamenting the division within the body of Christ over the issue and calling believers to the unity, humility, and like-mindedness Scripture commands. He then walks through Acts 2 to show the four things the early church remained devoted to—the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers—and leads the church in communion. On Pentecost Sunday 2020, Pastor Miles addresses why Cross Connection is not yet gathering in its facility, lamenting the division within the body of Christ over the issue and calling believers to the unity, humility, and like-mindedness Scripture commands. He then walks through Acts 2 to show the four things the early church remained devoted to—the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayers—and leads the church in communion. Miles DeBenedictis 35:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/victory-by-faith-sunday-may-24-2020/ B7MhiZhhqgg Sat, 23 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Studying Deuteronomy 3 and Israel's defeat of Og king of Bashan, Pastor Miles addresses why God's judgment without mercy offends modern sensibilities, then redirects to the passage's greater point: God faithfully delivers victory to those who trust Him by faith. He opens by honoring the recently deceased Ravi Zacharias, John Wesley's Aldersgate experience, and calls listeners to trust Christ alone for salvation. Studying Deuteronomy 3 and Israel's defeat of Og king of Bashan, Pastor Miles addresses why God's judgment without mercy offends modern sensibilities, then redirects to the passage's greater point: God faithfully delivers victory to those who trust Him by faith. He opens by honoring the recently deceased Ravi Zacharias, John Wesley's Aldersgate experience, and calls listeners to trust Christ alone for salvation. Miles DeBenedictis 32:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/utterly-destroyed-sunday-may-17-2020/ QOCztfns-dc Sat, 16 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Deuteronomy 2:26-37, addressing the "genocide" passages so often used against the Bible by skeptics. He argues that before God judges, He always offers words of peace, that God is righteous in His judgments, and that all people—including us—deserve judgment and need the grace, mercy, and peace found only in Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles teaches Deuteronomy 2:26-37, addressing the "genocide" passages so often used against the Bible by skeptics. He argues that before God judges, He always offers words of peace, that God is righteous in His judgments, and that all people—including us—deserve judgment and need the grace, mercy, and peace found only in Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 32:30 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/how-do-we-move-forward/ VOnAzxmKYtE Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles addresses how Cross Connection Church will move forward amid COVID-19 restrictions, explaining why returning to a heavily restricted in-person service is undesirable and proposing instead an Acts 2 model of gathering from house to house. He frames this moment as an evangelistic opportunity in which God continues to build His church. Pastor Miles addresses how Cross Connection Church will move forward amid COVID-19 restrictions, explaining why returning to a heavily restricted in-person service is undesirable and proposing instead an Acts 2 model of gathering from house to house. He frames this moment as an evangelistic opportunity in which God continues to build His church. Miles DeBenedictis 7:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/viral-unbelief-sunday-may-3-2020/ 40sA5s16WvA Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Using Israel's thirty-eight years of wandering in Deuteronomy 2, Pastor Miles teaches that the deadly contagion that quarantined a generation in the wilderness was unbelief, and that God uses aimless wandering, provoked jealousy, and the discomfort of defeat to stir His people to trust Him and possess the life He has promised. Using Israel's thirty-eight years of wandering in Deuteronomy 2, Pastor Miles teaches that the deadly contagion that quarantined a generation in the wilderness was unbelief, and that God uses aimless wandering, provoked jealousy, and the discomfort of defeat to stir His people to trust Him and possess the life He has promised. Miles DeBenedictis 47:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/viral-unbelief-sunday-may-3-2020-2/ Cp1Nqe1NTFI Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Deuteronomy 2 and Hebrews 3, Pastor Miles compares ancient Israel's 38-year wilderness wandering to a quarantine imposed because of an evil heart of unbelief, and shows how God uses meandering, jealousy, witnessing others' victories, and battle to provoke His people to move into the life He has promised. Drawing on Deuteronomy 2 and Hebrews 3, Pastor Miles compares ancient Israel's 38-year wilderness wandering to a quarantine imposed because of an evil heart of unbelief, and shows how God uses meandering, jealousy, witnessing others' victories, and battle to provoke His people to move into the life He has promised. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/becoming-dependable-sunday-april-26-2020/ Jx6RXyS0P5k Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God's aim is to make us dependable people who can speak order into chaos—but this is only possible as we ourselves become dependent upon Him. Using Israel's failure to enter the Promised Land out of fear and self-reliance, he calls believers to enlightened reliance upon God rather than independence. Drawing from Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God's aim is to make us dependable people who can speak order into chaos—but this is only possible as we ourselves become dependent upon Him. Using Israel's failure to enter the Promised Land out of fear and self-reliance, he calls believers to enlightened reliance upon God rather than independence. Miles DeBenedictis 45:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/under-the-influence-of-experts-sunday-april-19-2020/ Rj0pGha2Z8M Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that in chaotic, uncertain times we are in desperate need of leaders—and citizens—marked by knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and faith. Using the twelve spies as a case study, he warns that the data of experts, while true, must be balanced by wisdom, understanding, and trust in God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that in chaotic, uncertain times we are in desperate need of leaders—and citizens—marked by knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and faith. Using the twelve spies as a case study, he warns that the data of experts, while true, must be balanced by wisdom, understanding, and trust in God. Miles DeBenedictis 51:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/under-the-influence-of-experts-sunday-april-19-2020-2/ Z8U47sxQ3lg Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Returning to a study in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that times of crisis expose the need for leaders and experts who possess not just knowledge but wisdom, understanding, and faith in God. Using Israel's twelve spies as a case study, he warns that expert data alone—however true—must be balanced by trust in God, and invites listeners to find rest by placing their faith in Jesus. Returning to a study in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that times of crisis expose the need for leaders and experts who possess not just knowledge but wisdom, understanding, and faith in God. Using Israel's twelve spies as a case study, he warns that expert data alone—however true—must be balanced by trust in God, and invites listeners to find rest by placing their faith in Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/easter-service-sunday-april-12-2020/ gbw-QuWhTdg Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Preaching on Easter Sunday in the midst of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Pastor Miles uses the road to Emmaus account in Luke 24 to show that the risen Jesus draws near to grieving, confused disciples whose hopes have been shattered. Just as Jesus walked with Cleopas and his companion, He is nearer than we think, aware of our burdens, and eager to give us perspective, peace, and Himself. Preaching on Easter Sunday in the midst of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Pastor Miles uses the road to Emmaus account in Luke 24 to show that the risen Jesus draws near to grieving, confused disciples whose hopes have been shattered. Just as Jesus walked with Cleopas and his companion, He is nearer than we think, aware of our burdens, and eager to give us perspective, peace, and Himself. Miles DeBenedictis 50:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-testing-of-your-faith-sunday-april-5-2020/ 8dfatc2qWig Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from James 1:2-4 on Palm Sunday, showing how God uses trying circumstances—including the present coronavirus crisis—as chosen tools to test, purify, and mature the believer's faith. He calls Christians to choose joy in trials because God is at work completing the believer into Christlikeness, and closes with communion and a gospel invitation. Pastor Miles teaches from James 1:2-4 on Palm Sunday, showing how God uses trying circumstances—including the present coronavirus crisis—as chosen tools to test, purify, and mature the believer's faith. He calls Christians to choose joy in trials because God is at work completing the believer into Christlikeness, and closes with communion and a gospel invitation. Miles DeBenedictis 55:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/for-the-furtherance-of-the-gospel-sunday-march-29-2020/ KgJhl2X6b7c Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Philippians 1, Pastor Miles draws encouragement from Paul writing in lockdown to a house-meeting church, showing that even bound and uncertain circumstances can turn out for the furtherance of the gospel and for God's transforming work in us. He closes with a gospel invitation and the assurance that temporary trials remind Christians of eternal glory. Teaching from Philippians 1, Pastor Miles draws encouragement from Paul writing in lockdown to a house-meeting church, showing that even bound and uncertain circumstances can turn out for the furtherance of the gospel and for God's transforming work in us. He closes with a gospel invitation and the assurance that temporary trials remind Christians of eternal glory. Miles DeBenedictis 1:00:42 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2020-03-22-live-at-cross-connection-church/ 2020-03-22-live-at-cross-connection-church Sun, 22 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Speaking to his church amid the early COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor Miles addresses how Christians should respond to global chaos, urging wisdom, responsiveness, and trust in God. Drawing from John 9, Isaiah 26, and especially Philippians 4:4-9, he teaches that believers can rejoice, remain steady, find peace through persistent prayer, and fix their attention on God so as to draw near to the God of peace and share that peace with a fearful world. Speaking to his church amid the early COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor Miles addresses how Christians should respond to global chaos, urging wisdom, responsiveness, and trust in God. Drawing from John 9, Isaiah 26, and especially Philippians 4:4-9, he teaches that believers can rejoice, remain steady, find peace through persistent prayer, and fix their attention on God so as to draw near to the God of peace and share that peace with a fearful world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/do-not-fear-or-be-discouraged/ BnF3PxrnRzo Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Israel's failure of nerve at Kadesh Barnea in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles addresses the fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, urging believers to trust in the God who stands above all troubling circumstances. He warns that unbelief grieves God and forfeits His blessing, while faith in Christ offers peace that becomes a powerful witness to a fearful world. Drawing from Israel's failure of nerve at Kadesh Barnea in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles addresses the fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, urging believers to trust in the God who stands above all troubling circumstances. He warns that unbelief grieves God and forfeits His blessing, while faith in Christ offers peace that becomes a powerful witness to a fearful world. Miles DeBenedictis 46:19 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/go-up-possess-it/ RxoKy77I1Yo Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Moses' charge to Israel at Kadesh Barnea in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God is always calling His people to move out of comfort and into the blessing He has prepared, recounting the church's recent history and his own decision to stay and lead rather than relocate. He urges the congregation to overcome fear and discouragement, plug in to serve, and pursue the much land that remains to be possessed. Drawing from Moses' charge to Israel at Kadesh Barnea in Deuteronomy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God is always calling His people to move out of comfort and into the blessing He has prepared, recounting the church's recent history and his own decision to stay and lead rather than relocate. He urges the congregation to overcome fear and discouragement, plug in to serve, and pursue the much land that remains to be possessed. Miles DeBenedictis 46:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/righteous-impartial-courageous/ Rsa2QRF3whU Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 1:16-18, Pastor Miles argues that a culture survives only when righteous, impartial, and courageous leaders apply justice according to an objective, divinely-given moral standard. He contends that postmodernism's rejection of a superordinate rule and a moral lawgiver destabilizes society, and that the church must serve as a prophetic voice courageously calling people back to God. Drawing from Deuteronomy 1:16-18, Pastor Miles argues that a culture survives only when righteous, impartial, and courageous leaders apply justice according to an objective, divinely-given moral standard. He contends that postmodernism's rejection of a superordinate rule and a moral lawgiver destabilizes society, and that the church must serve as a prophetic voice courageously calling people back to God. Miles DeBenedictis 44:19 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/judge-righteously/ aP1pYx7vwKQ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT Moses' instruction to Israel's judges to "judge righteously" reveals our innate, God-given capacity to make judgments and society's need for justice administered rightly, impartially, and courageously. Yet because God is the perfect Judge who sees everything, we cannot stand before His righteous judgment and need the mercy and grace provided through Jesus' New Covenant. Moses' instruction to Israel's judges to "judge righteously" reveals our innate, God-given capacity to make judgments and society's need for justice administered rightly, impartially, and courageously. Yet because God is the perfect Judge who sees everything, we cannot stand before His righteous judgment and need the mercy and grace provided through Jesus' New Covenant. Miles DeBenedictis 35:20 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-m-not-able/ zaKNJ-nlY3g Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Deuteronomy 1 and Exodus 18, Pastor Miles teaches that admitting "I'm not able" is wisdom, not weakness, and that humbly seeking, weighing, and acting upon wise counsel spares us from much pain and trouble. He walks through Moses' decision to share leadership at Jethro's counsel and offers practical guidance for identifying and emulating genuinely wise people. Drawing from Deuteronomy 1 and Exodus 18, Pastor Miles teaches that admitting "I'm not able" is wisdom, not weakness, and that humbly seeking, weighing, and acting upon wise counsel spares us from much pain and trouble. He walks through Moses' decision to share leadership at Jethro's counsel and offers practical guidance for identifying and emulating genuinely wise people. Miles DeBenedictis 46:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/wise-understanding-knowledgeable/ 1Ez9YEuab3g Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Deuteronomy 1:9-15, Pastor Miles teaches that God ordered Israel as a "Democratic Republican theocracy" governed by wise, understanding, and knowledgeable leaders who rise through a competence hierarchy. He contrasts this biblical worldview with modern sociological theory that sees all hierarchy as oppressive, tracing that critical idea back to the serpent's lie in Genesis 3. Drawing on Deuteronomy 1:9-15, Pastor Miles teaches that God ordered Israel as a "Democratic Republican theocracy" governed by wise, understanding, and knowledgeable leaders who rise through a competence hierarchy. He contrasts this biblical worldview with modern sociological theory that sees all hierarchy as oppressive, tracing that critical idea back to the serpent's lie in Genesis 3. Miles DeBenedictis 45:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/long-enough-at-this-mountain/ Zca11BFhjOM Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles opens the book of Deuteronomy by examining how Israel turned an eleven-day journey into forty years of wandering through unbelief, fear, and self-reliance, and challenges believers not to merely experience redemption but to press on and lay hold of the abundant life and purpose for which Christ has laid hold of them. Pastor Miles opens the book of Deuteronomy by examining how Israel turned an eleven-day journey into forty years of wandering through unbelief, fear, and self-reliance, and challenges believers not to merely experience redemption but to press on and lay hold of the abundant life and purpose for which Christ has laid hold of them. Miles DeBenedictis 44:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/created-for-connection/ XJs2yaxJVqc Sun, 26 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Genesis 2, this teaching shows that God created humanity for connection—with Him and with one another—a truth confirmed by both Scripture and modern science. Though sin in Genesis 3 brought separation and destruction, Jesus came to destroy sin, reconcile us, and restore that oneness, which is now expressed in the life of the church. Drawing from Genesis 2, this teaching shows that God created humanity for connection—with Him and with one another—a truth confirmed by both Scripture and modern science. Though sin in Genesis 3 brought separation and destruction, Jesus came to destroy sin, reconcile us, and restore that oneness, which is now expressed in the life of the church. Miles DeBenedictis 45:49 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/touching-transcendence/ gvqOfksvrXk Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Jacob's dream of the ladder in Genesis 28, Pastor Miles argues that the universal human desire for transcendence is itself evidence that we were created by God for connection with Him, and he offers five lines of evidence for transcendent reality against the skeptic's claim that the material world is all there is. Drawing from Jacob's dream of the ladder in Genesis 28, Pastor Miles argues that the universal human desire for transcendence is itself evidence that we were created by God for connection with Him, and he offers five lines of evidence for transcendent reality against the skeptic's claim that the material world is all there is. Miles DeBenedictis 48:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-through-jesus/ n-h0rPTlL8k Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMT A new-year vision message tracing the Bible's meta-narrative—creation, fall, redemption, restoration—to show that life through Jesus is the basis for being connected to God and to one another. Pastor Miles prepares the congregation for communion by remembering Christ's finished work, which gives clarity in the present and a future hope. A new-year vision message tracing the Bible's meta-narrative—creation, fall, redemption, restoration—to show that life through Jesus is the basis for being connected to God and to one another. Pastor Miles prepares the congregation for communion by remembering Christ's finished work, which gives clarity in the present and a future hope. Miles DeBenedictis 41:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-of-hope/ yvKj8R7f6dM Wed, 25 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT In the final message of a Christmas series on the gifts of God, Pastor Miles teaches that hope is an essential, God-given gift that the advent of Jesus brings into a broken, hopeless world. Biblical hope is not blind optimism or wishful thinking but confident certainty grounded in God's faithful promises—an anchor for the soul that should move us to draw near to God, hold fast to faith, encourage one another, and share that hope with others. In the final message of a Christmas series on the gifts of God, Pastor Miles teaches that hope is an essential, God-given gift that the advent of Jesus brings into a broken, hopeless world. Biblical hope is not blind optimism or wishful thinking but confident certainty grounded in God's faithful promises—an anchor for the soul that should move us to draw near to God, hold fast to faith, encourage one another, and share that hope with others. Miles DeBenedictis 41:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/good-gifts/ O3qlEIXlXSw Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Ephesians 1 and a chain of supporting passages, Pastor Miles teaches that God is a gift-giving God who delights to bless His people, and that every good gift comes from Him for our enjoyment, for His glory, and for the blessing of others. He calls believers to identify the gifts that bring them joy and steward them to bless others and glorify God. Drawing on Ephesians 1 and a chain of supporting passages, Pastor Miles teaches that God is a gift-giving God who delights to bless His people, and that every good gift comes from Him for our enjoyment, for His glory, and for the blessing of others. He calls believers to identify the gifts that bring them joy and steward them to bless others and glorify God. Miles DeBenedictis 42:15 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-gift-of-love/ 2NSXzkteino Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Set within Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts, this Christmas message presents love as the most excellent gift of God, supremely revealed in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles shows that the gift of love is essential for life, shines in Christ's coming, brings great joy, frees from oppression, and is meant to be shared with all people. Set within Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts, this Christmas message presents love as the most excellent gift of God, supremely revealed in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles shows that the gift of love is essential for life, shines in Christ's coming, brings great joy, frees from oppression, and is meant to be shared with all people. Miles DeBenedictis 36:15 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-12-15-with-friends-like-these/ 2019-12-15-with-friends-like-these Sun, 15 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Corinthians 13, this teaching explores love as one of God's good gifts—essential for life, supremely revealed in the incarnation of Jesus, and the source of great joy. Pastor Miles urges believers to share the gift of God's love with others during the Christmas season. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 13, this teaching explores love as one of God's good gifts—essential for life, supremely revealed in the incarnation of Jesus, and the source of great joy. Pastor Miles urges believers to share the gift of God's love with others during the Christmas season. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-12-01-1-thessalonians-5-18/ 2019-12-01-1-thessalonians-5-18 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on gratitude as one of God's gifts meant to be given away, exploring why we should be thankful—because God is good, gives good gifts, commands it, it benefits us, and it inspires others—and how to overcome what stops us from showing it. A teaching on gratitude as one of God's gifts meant to be given away, exploring why we should be thankful—because God is good, gives good gifts, commands it, it benefits us, and it inspires others—and how to overcome what stops us from showing it. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-11-24-job-38-1/ 2019-11-24-job-38-1 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT In this final message of a series in Job, Pastor Miles ties Job's story to James's call to "count it all joy" in trials, showing that God promises a blessing—the crown of life—to those who patiently endure suffering. Job's restoration is a poetic picture of resurrection, pointing to the eternal hope that gives believers proper perspective and hopeful endurance in every trial. In this final message of a series in Job, Pastor Miles ties Job's story to James's call to "count it all joy" in trials, showing that God promises a blessing—the crown of life—to those who patiently endure suffering. Job's restoration is a poetic picture of resurrection, pointing to the eternal hope that gives believers proper perspective and hopeful endurance in every trial. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-11-17-job-4-1/ 2019-11-17-job-4-1 Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT An overview of Job 3–37 that examines how Job and his friends wrestle with the problem of suffering through the worldview of retribution (sowing and reaping), and shows that the book does not so much answer why God allows suffering as it reveals our flawed assumptions and points to humanity's true need for a mediator, ultimately found in Jesus Christ. An overview of Job 3–37 that examines how Job and his friends wrestle with the problem of suffering through the worldview of retribution (sowing and reaping), and shows that the book does not so much answer why God allows suffering as it reveals our flawed assumptions and points to humanity's true need for a mediator, ultimately found in Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/responding-to-the-suffering-of-others/ UcTVwWOY7rM Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT A study of Job 2:11-13 that examines how Job's three friends rightly responded to his suffering before they later spoke wrongly, drawing out principles for how the people of God should minister compassion to those who suffer. The teaching frames suffering as the great "problem of pain" and argues that it is most completely addressed through the presence and comfort of God's people. A study of Job 2:11-13 that examines how Job's three friends rightly responded to his suffering before they later spoke wrongly, drawing out principles for how the people of God should minister compassion to those who suffer. The teaching frames suffering as the great "problem of pain" and argues that it is most completely addressed through the presence and comfort of God's people. Miles DeBenedictis 46:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/despairing-of-life/ R1FRT3AoEHw Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT An examination of Job 3, in which Job, having patiently endured catastrophic loss, falls into an existential crisis and despairs of life itself. Pastor Miles uses the passage to address suicide honestly, showing that even righteous people can pray to die, and that the way forward is to leave one's life in God's hands while ministering practically to those who suffer. An examination of Job 3, in which Job, having patiently endured catastrophic loss, falls into an existential crisis and despairs of life itself. Pastor Miles uses the passage to address suicide honestly, showing that even righteous people can pray to die, and that the way forward is to leave one's life in God's hands while ministering practically to those who suffer. Miles DeBenedictis 41:08 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/he-maintains-his-integrity/ XKIm4JL0Bes Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT Through Job chapter 2, this teaching addresses the problem of suffering, showing that while everyone suffers, the biblical writers never charge God with wrong, and that the righteous sufferer trusts God has a purpose in suffering even when that purpose is unknown. It culminates in the greater-than-Job, Jesus Christ, who maintained His integrity in adversity for the joy set before Him. Through Job chapter 2, this teaching addresses the problem of suffering, showing that while everyone suffers, the biblical writers never charge God with wrong, and that the righteous sufferer trusts God has a purpose in suffering even when that purpose is unknown. It culminates in the greater-than-Job, Jesus Christ, who maintained His integrity in adversity for the joy set before Him. Miles DeBenedictis 40:42 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/does-job-fear-god-for-nothing/ VuF_azpd12U Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT A study of Job 1 that re-examines who "the Satan" is in the heavenly court scene, argues that this figure functions as a kind of divine prosecutor rather than the red-and-pitchfork devil of Western imagination, and presses the book's central question on the reader: do we serve God for who He is, or only for what we can get from Him? Job's worshipful response to catastrophic loss becomes the model for how the righteous respond to suffering. A study of Job 1 that re-examines who "the Satan" is in the heavenly court scene, argues that this figure functions as a kind of divine prosecutor rather than the red-and-pitchfork devil of Western imagination, and presses the book's central question on the reader: do we serve God for who He is, or only for what we can get from Him? Job's worshipful response to catastrophic loss becomes the model for how the righteous respond to suffering. Miles DeBenedictis 44:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-good-testimony/ Ib5EB2MSmAA Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT Studying 3 John 1, Pastor Miles examines three men—Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius—to show that God desires our total transformation through His Word and Spirit, a sanctifying work that becomes evident in our testimony before others. He challenges believers to prioritize the prosperity of the soul over the flesh and to live in a way that earns a good testimony that honors God. Studying 3 John 1, Pastor Miles examines three men—Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius—to show that God desires our total transformation through His Word and Spirit, a sanctifying work that becomes evident in our testimony before others. He challenges believers to prioritize the prosperity of the soul over the flesh and to live in a way that earns a good testimony that honors God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:11 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-good-testimony-2/ Ib5EB2MSmAA Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT Studying 3 John 1, Pastor Miles examines three men—Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius—to show that God desires our total transformation through His Word and Spirit, a sanctifying work that becomes evident in our testimony before others. He challenges believers to prioritize the prosperity of the soul over the flesh and to live in a way that earns a good testimony that honors God. Studying 3 John 1, Pastor Miles examines three men—Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius—to show that God desires our total transformation through His Word and Spirit, a sanctifying work that becomes evident in our testimony before others. He challenges believers to prioritize the prosperity of the soul over the flesh and to live in a way that earns a good testimony that honors God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:11 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/do-not-lose-out/ tMMaT54934w Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 John, Pastor Miles examines the modern phenomenon of "deconversion" in light of the apostle John's warnings about deceivers who departed from the truth of Christ. He calls believers to disciplined responsibility—walking in truth, persevering in the doctrine of Christ, and carrying the gospel to others so as not to lose their reward. Drawing from 2 John, Pastor Miles examines the modern phenomenon of "deconversion" in light of the apostle John's warnings about deceivers who departed from the truth of Christ. He calls believers to disciplined responsibility—walking in truth, persevering in the doctrine of Christ, and carrying the gospel to others so as not to lose their reward. Miles DeBenedictis 41:32 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/confidence/ WK-YFD1gDSk Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT In the closing verses of 1 John 5, Pastor Miles teaches that believers can have a settled confidence in their eternal future with God, in God's present hearing and answering of prayer, and in God's keeping power that ensures they will not remain in sin. This confidence frees Christians to pray boldly for the conversion and restoration of fellow sinners and to live in the fullness of joy John intends. In the closing verses of 1 John 5, Pastor Miles teaches that believers can have a settled confidence in their eternal future with God, in God's present hearing and answering of prayer, and in God's keeping power that ensures they will not remain in sin. This confidence frees Christians to pray boldly for the conversion and restoration of fellow sinners and to live in the fullness of joy John intends. Miles DeBenedictis 42:49 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/walk-in-it/ 32ja1ffs2VQ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on the brief letters of 2 and 3 John, Pastor Miles introduces the aged Apostle John and unpacks 2 John 1:1-6, showing that those who truly know Jesus (the Truth) are enabled by the Spirit to walk in genuine, practical love. He emphasizes that truth and love are inseparable, that we receive grace, mercy, and peace only by accepting both the truth and the love of the gospel, and that God who loved us when we were unlovely enables us to love the unlovely. Opening a new series on the brief letters of 2 and 3 John, Pastor Miles introduces the aged Apostle John and unpacks 2 John 1:1-6, showing that those who truly know Jesus (the Truth) are enabled by the Spirit to walk in genuine, practical love. He emphasizes that truth and love are inseparable, that we receive grace, mercy, and peace only by accepting both the truth and the love of the gospel, and that God who loved us when we were unlovely enables us to love the unlovely. Miles DeBenedictis 42:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/don-t-stop-believing/ 4ub_hXWtcq0 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 5:5-13 showing that eternal life is received by faith in Jesus as the fully divine Son of God, a truth God Himself testifies to in at least five ways. John writes so that believers would have assurance of eternal life and, crucially, continue to believe and not fall away. A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 5:5-13 showing that eternal life is received by faith in Jesus as the fully divine Son of God, a truth God Himself testifies to in at least five ways. John writes so that believers would have assurance of eternal life and, crucially, continue to believe and not fall away. Miles DeBenedictis 47:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/don-t-stop-believing-2/ 4ub_hXWtcq0 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 5:5-13 showing that eternal life is received by faith in Jesus as the fully divine Son of God, a truth God Himself testifies to in at least five ways. John writes so that believers would have assurance of eternal life and, crucially, continue to believe and not fall away. A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 5:5-13 showing that eternal life is received by faith in Jesus as the fully divine Son of God, a truth God Himself testifies to in at least five ways. John writes so that believers would have assurance of eternal life and, crucially, continue to believe and not fall away. Miles DeBenedictis 47:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/spirit-of-truth-spirit-of-error/ WyM3fIqDV-c Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT John teaches that there is a Spirit of truth and a spirit of error in the world, and he gives a single decisive test for discerning them: does a spirit confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh? Both the ancient Gnostic counterfeit and the modern naturalistic counterfeit fail this test, but Christians need not fear because the Spirit who dwells in them makes them overcomers. John teaches that there is a Spirit of truth and a spirit of error in the world, and he gives a single decisive test for discerning them: does a spirit confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh? Both the ancient Gnostic counterfeit and the modern naturalistic counterfeit fail this test, but Christians need not fear because the Spirit who dwells in them makes them overcomers. Miles DeBenedictis 43:21 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/god-greater-than-our-hearts/ -St_9AHYmxo Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Examining 1 John 3:18-24, this teaching addresses the despair and self-condemnation believers can feel when measured against Scripture's call to sacrificial love, and shows that our standing with God rests not on our devotion but on His love—because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things. Examining 1 John 3:18-24, this teaching addresses the despair and self-condemnation believers can feel when measured against Scripture's call to sacrificial love, and shows that our standing with God rests not on our devotion but on His love—because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things. Miles DeBenedictis 37:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-08-18-1-john-4-20/ 2019-08-18-1-john-4-20 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 John 4:20–5:5, Pastor Miles teaches that a true profession of love for God must be backed up by an active, 1 Corinthians 13 kind of love for God's children. He explains John's three tests of authenticity—obedience, love, and faith—and stresses that we become children of God not by keeping commandments but by believing in Christ, who then enables us to love. Working through 1 John 4:20–5:5, Pastor Miles teaches that a true profession of love for God must be backed up by an active, 1 Corinthians 13 kind of love for God's children. He explains John's three tests of authenticity—obedience, love, and faith—and stresses that we become children of God not by keeping commandments but by believing in Christ, who then enables us to love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-08-11-1-john-4-7/ 2019-08-11-1-john-4-7 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT In 1 John 4:7-19, John returns to the theme of love, teaching that Christians love one another in response to God's great love demonstrated at the cross, where Jesus became the propitiation for our sins. Because God is love by nature, the invisible God becomes visible through the tangible love of His people, and the abiding presence of that love—together with righteousness—gives believers assurance and boldness even in the day of judgment. In 1 John 4:7-19, John returns to the theme of love, teaching that Christians love one another in response to God's great love demonstrated at the cross, where Jesus became the propitiation for our sins. Because God is love by nature, the invisible God becomes visible through the tangible love of His people, and the abiding presence of that love—together with righteousness—gives believers assurance and boldness even in the day of judgment. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/1-john-04-01-06/ 1-john-04-01-06 Sun, 04 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT 1 John 4:1-6 — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis 1 John 4:1-6 — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/by-this-we-know/ Grt-AO4v9Gc Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT From 1 John 3:16-24, Pastor Miles teaches that genuine love is defined and demonstrated by Christ laying down His life for us, and that our practice—not merely our profession—proves whether we truly belong to God as His children. The greatest demonstration of love at Calvary compels believers to sacrificially love others through their deeds, time, resources, and gospel witness. From 1 John 3:16-24, Pastor Miles teaches that genuine love is defined and demonstrated by Christ laying down His life for us, and that our practice—not merely our profession—proves whether we truly belong to God as His children. The greatest demonstration of love at Calvary compels believers to sacrificially love others through their deeds, time, resources, and gospel witness. Miles DeBenedictis 44:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/stark-contrasts/ 9RMdv3yGAs4 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 John 3:10-16, Pastor Miles examines John's stark contrast between the children of God and the children of the devil, showing that our true lineage is revealed by our conduct and most clearly by our love for others. He confronts the cultural discomfort with such hard contrasts, illustrates the division through Cain and Abel, and points to the gospel as the only way a child of the devil becomes a child of God. Working through 1 John 3:10-16, Pastor Miles examines John's stark contrast between the children of God and the children of the devil, showing that our true lineage is revealed by our conduct and most clearly by our love for others. He confronts the cultural discomfort with such hard contrasts, illustrates the division through Cain and Abel, and points to the gospel as the only way a child of the devil becomes a child of God. Miles DeBenedictis 50:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/whoever/ Lc8UmoaRW6U Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 1 John 3:4-10, Pastor Miles shows that John divides all humanity into two groups—children of God and children of the devil—distinguished by whether they practice righteousness or persist in unrepentant sin. The message defines sin as lawlessness, presents Jesus as the sinless sacrifice who takes away sin, and calls believers to walk out their new nature in practical righteousness. Teaching through 1 John 3:4-10, Pastor Miles shows that John divides all humanity into two groups—children of God and children of the devil—distinguished by whether they practice righteousness or persist in unrepentant sin. The message defines sin as lawlessness, presents Jesus as the sinless sacrifice who takes away sin, and calls believers to walk out their new nature in practical righteousness. Miles DeBenedictis 47:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-manner-of-love/ -VjhUxW6vYU Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 3:1-3, exploring the staggering love of God that makes enemies into His children, and how this present identity guarantees a future glory that compels present purification. Pastor Miles shows how identity in Christ answers the deepest human questions of identity, purpose, origin, destiny, and morality. A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 3:1-3, exploring the staggering love of God that makes enemies into His children, and how this present identity guarantees a future glory that compels present purification. Pastor Miles shows how identity in Christ answers the deepest human questions of identity, purpose, origin, destiny, and morality. Miles DeBenedictis 46:30 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/abide/ NWl0ftrPeVI Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 2:24-28, showing that fullness of joy and fruitfulness in the Christian life flow from abiding in the Word of Life and from the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles exhorts believers to let God's Word dwell in them richly as protection against deception and as the path to abundant and eternal life. A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 2:24-28, showing that fullness of joy and fruitfulness in the Christian life flow from abiding in the Word of Life and from the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles exhorts believers to let God's Word dwell in them richly as protection against deception and as the path to abundant and eternal life. Miles DeBenedictis 43:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-06-02-1-john-2-15/ 2019-06-02-1-john-2-15 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 John 2:15-23, Pastor Miles teaches that John wrote to guard Christians against deception and misplaced affections, urging believers to fix their focus on the Father and the eternal rather than on the passing things of this world. He shows that the antichrist spirit is already at work, that we have been living in the "last days" since Christ's first coming, and that the fundamental test of truth and error is the identity of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. Drawing from 1 John 2:15-23, Pastor Miles teaches that John wrote to guard Christians against deception and misplaced affections, urging believers to fix their focus on the Father and the eternal rather than on the passing things of this world. He shows that the antichrist spirit is already at work, that we have been living in the "last days" since Christ's first coming, and that the fundamental test of truth and error is the identity of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/growing-up/ gCyoiemtrXo Mon, 27 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT God's desire is to grow believers from spiritual infancy to full maturity, and this growth happens as His Word abides in us, transforming our affections so that we overcome the wicked one. Drawing from 1 John 2:12-17, Pastor Miles traces the believer's journey from being born-again "little children" who are fully forgiven, to mature "fathers" known for their knowledge of God. God's desire is to grow believers from spiritual infancy to full maturity, and this growth happens as His Word abides in us, transforming our affections so that we overcome the wicked one. Drawing from 1 John 2:12-17, Pastor Miles traces the believer's journey from being born-again "little children" who are fully forgiven, to mature "fathers" known for their knowledge of God. Miles DeBenedictis 48:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-new-commandment/ D_wm2iC4rTM Wed, 22 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 1 John 2:1-11, Pastor Miles examines John's concern that false teaching was leading first-century Christians to profess faith without practicing it. He shows that the gospel produces joy, holiness, hope, and perseverance, and that the chief evidence of the gospel's work in us is obedience to Christ's "new" command to love one another as He has loved us. Teaching through 1 John 2:1-11, Pastor Miles examines John's concern that false teaching was leading first-century Christians to profess faith without practicing it. He shows that the gospel produces joy, holiness, hope, and perseverance, and that the chief evidence of the gospel's work in us is obedience to Christ's "new" command to love one another as He has loved us. Miles DeBenedictis 48:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-do-you-know/ _h1Z2N0keyI Wed, 22 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 John 2:1-7, Pastor Miles argues against a misapplication of "total depravity" teaching that treats the New Testament's commands as mere reminders of our inability rather than calls to walk in obedience. He shows that God desires increasing maturity and righteousness in His children, that a desire for and commitment to obedience are the prime evidence of truly knowing God, and that love is the fruit God produces in those He has saved. Working through 1 John 2:1-7, Pastor Miles argues against a misapplication of "total depravity" teaching that treats the New Testament's commands as mere reminders of our inability rather than calls to walk in obedience. He shows that God desires increasing maturity and righteousness in His children, that a desire for and commitment to obedience are the prime evidence of truly knowing God, and that love is the fruit God produces in those He has saved. Miles DeBenedictis 43:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-sneakers-do-you-wear-when-you-walk-in-darkness/ mOuZveUGvio Wed, 22 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 1:1-7 showing how John combats the early Gnostic denial of Christ's incarnation by declaring that Jesus is God in the flesh, the light of the world. The teaching presses the impossibility of fellowship with God while walking in darkness, and calls hearers to step into the light through repentance, confession, and faith, where the blood of Jesus cleanses from all sin. A verse-by-verse study of 1 John 1:1-7 showing how John combats the early Gnostic denial of Christ's incarnation by declaring that Jesus is God in the flesh, the light of the world. The teaching presses the impossibility of fellowship with God while walking in darkness, and calls hearers to step into the light through repentance, confession, and faith, where the blood of Jesus cleanses from all sin. Miles DeBenedictis 46:40 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-05-05-1-john-1-6/ 2019-05-05-1-john-1-6 Sun, 05 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 John 1:6-10 and into 2:1-2, Pastor Miles confronts the popular belief that everyone is connected to a wholly loving God who overlooks sin, showing that John addressed the same false thinking in his day. The true gospel insists that God is light, that all have sinned, and that those who humbly confess their sin to God receive forgiveness, cleansing, and the freedom to walk in righteousness through the propitiation of Jesus Christ. Working through 1 John 1:6-10 and into 2:1-2, Pastor Miles confronts the popular belief that everyone is connected to a wholly loving God who overlooks sin, showing that John addressed the same false thinking in his day. The true gospel insists that God is light, that all have sinned, and that those who humbly confess their sin to God receive forgiveness, cleansing, and the freedom to walk in righteousness through the propitiation of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/resurrection/ KIzT0wz_sIw Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 John 1, Pastor Miles argues that the only plausible explanation for the radical transformation of Jesus' fearful disciples into bold martyrs is that they actually saw the risen Christ. Because the resurrection is true, there is eternal life, fullness of joy, and fellowship with the Father—and without it, Christianity has no point. Drawing from 1 John 1, Pastor Miles argues that the only plausible explanation for the radical transformation of Jesus' fearful disciples into bold martyrs is that they actually saw the risen Christ. Because the resurrection is true, there is eternal life, fullness of joy, and fellowship with the Father—and without it, Christianity has no point. Miles DeBenedictis 43:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/trivial-pursuits/ h8PJ-PE8QMQ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT John wrote his first letter so that our joy would be full, that we would not sin, that we would know we have eternal life, and that we would continue to trust in Jesus. This teaching shows that the apostles first followed Jesus for pleasure, power, prestige, and possessions—but the empty tomb transformed their motives, securing in them an eternal joy, holiness, and hope that no earthly pursuit can give. John wrote his first letter so that our joy would be full, that we would not sin, that we would know we have eternal life, and that we would continue to trust in Jesus. This teaching shows that the apostles first followed Jesus for pleasure, power, prestige, and possessions—but the empty tomb transformed their motives, securing in them an eternal joy, holiness, and hope that no earthly pursuit can give. Miles DeBenedictis 44:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-04-21-1-john-1-1/ 2019-04-21-1-john-1-1 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Preaching from 1 John 1:1-4 on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Miles traces how Jesus' earliest disciples first followed Him for self-serving reasons, fled in fear when He was crucified, yet were utterly transformed into bold martyrs. He argues that the resurrection is the only plausible explanation for that transformation and that, without it (as Paul affirms in 1 Corinthians 15), there is no point to Christianity at all. Preaching from 1 John 1:1-4 on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Miles traces how Jesus' earliest disciples first followed Him for self-serving reasons, fled in fear when He was crucified, yet were utterly transformed into bold martyrs. He argues that the resurrection is the only plausible explanation for that transformation and that, without it (as Paul affirms in 1 Corinthians 15), there is no point to Christianity at all. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/bear-witness-and-declare/ HPOv8kxJmuI Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series in 1 John, Pastor Miles introduces the apostle John as an eyewitness of Jesus who wrote so that believers would have fullness of joy, holiness, and assurance of eternal life. The teaching insists that eternal life, fellowship, and joy are found only in Christ—and that knowing Him compels us to bear witness rather than remain complacent. Opening a new series in 1 John, Pastor Miles introduces the apostle John as an eyewitness of Jesus who wrote so that believers would have fullness of joy, holiness, and assurance of eternal life. The teaching insists that eternal life, fellowship, and joy are found only in Christ—and that knowing Him compels us to bear witness rather than remain complacent. Miles DeBenedictis 44:42 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/one-more-thing/ zQzXskVK5vc Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMT In the closing of 2 Timothy 4, Paul offers one final word of encouraging grace as he faces death. Pastor Miles traces Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle, his thirty years of faithful suffering, and his gracious release of those who abandoned him, anchoring believers' hope not in this world but in God's heavenly kingdom. In the closing of 2 Timothy 4, Paul offers one final word of encouraging grace as he faces death. Pastor Miles traces Paul's transformation from persecutor to apostle, his thirty years of faithful suffering, and his gracious release of those who abandoned him, anchoring believers' hope not in this world but in God's heavenly kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 44:37 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-fight-finish-of-faith/ ykGKK99RI-Y Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's final words in 2 Timothy 4, this teaching examines how Paul, facing execution, declared "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith," and calls believers to wage spiritual warfare, run the race of gospel proclamation with endurance, and trust God's grace even after failure. Drawing on Paul's final words in 2 Timothy 4, this teaching examines how Paul, facing execution, declared "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith," and calls believers to wage spiritual warfare, run the race of gospel proclamation with endurance, and trust God's grace even after failure. Miles DeBenedictis 43:42 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/preach-the-word/ 9pafZuxGU7I Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's final charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4, this teaching urges believers to faithfully and patiently proclaim God's inspired Word—even when the world is not receptive. Like the prophets of old, the persistent sower endures seasons of drought and continues the work until the harvest. Drawing on Paul's final charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4, this teaching urges believers to faithfully and patiently proclaim God's inspired Word—even when the world is not receptive. Like the prophets of old, the persistent sower endures seasons of drought and continues the work until the harvest. Miles DeBenedictis 50:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/thoroughly-equipped/ 6V6PmtuDBok Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on 2 Timothy 3:14–4:2 affirming that all Scripture is inspired by God and useful for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, so that believers may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Pastor Miles argues that all people need what Scripture offers and that faithful stewards must preach the word, knowing they will give an account before God. A teaching on 2 Timothy 3:14–4:2 affirming that all Scripture is inspired by God and useful for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, so that believers may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Pastor Miles argues that all people need what Scripture offers and that faithful stewards must preach the word, knowing they will give an account before God. Miles DeBenedictis 44:52 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-02-24-2-timothy-3-10/ 2019-02-24-2-timothy-3-10 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 2 Timothy 3:10-15, this message presents Paul's final instructions to Timothy as an "end-time survival guide," emphasizing that godly living invites persecution and that believers endure by following godly mentors, continuing in what they've learned, remembering their milestones, staying connected in Christ, and anchoring in Scripture. The teaching repeatedly calls listeners to find people to follow, people to lead, and to value the Word of God. Teaching through 2 Timothy 3:10-15, this message presents Paul's final instructions to Timothy as an "end-time survival guide," emphasizing that godly living invites persecution and that believers endure by following godly mentors, continuing in what they've learned, remembering their milestones, staying connected in Christ, and anchoring in Scripture. The teaching repeatedly calls listeners to find people to follow, people to lead, and to value the Word of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/perilous-times/ lQDUMG9MDIQ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Examining 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Pastor Miles teaches that Scripture commands us to know the last days will be perilous, and explains that what makes these times perilous is not the world's sin but the intrusion of worldly carnality into the church. He calls believers to manifest the fruit of the Spirit, to examine themselves, and to turn away from caustic, corrupting churchgoers whose lives deny the power of godliness. Examining 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Pastor Miles teaches that Scripture commands us to know the last days will be perilous, and explains that what makes these times perilous is not the world's sin but the intrusion of worldly carnality into the church. He calls believers to manifest the fruit of the Spirit, to examine themselves, and to turn away from caustic, corrupting churchgoers whose lives deny the power of godliness. Miles DeBenedictis 49:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-02-10-2-timothy-2-20/ 2019-02-10-2-timothy-2-20 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Paul tells Timothy that God's "great house," the church, contains both vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor; though God graciously welcomes all kinds of people, He intends to transform them. Through pursuing godliness and fleeing youthful lusts, believers become vessels of honor useful to the Master, who is an expert at turning broken, dishonorable vessels into display pieces for His glory. Paul tells Timothy that God's "great house," the church, contains both vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor; though God graciously welcomes all kinds of people, He intends to transform them. Through pursuing godliness and fleeing youthful lusts, believers become vessels of honor useful to the Master, who is an expert at turning broken, dishonorable vessels into display pieces for His glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/approved-to-god/ bo8V1NoKbjA Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Paul's last words to Timothy charge believers to be diligent workers who rightly divide the word of truth, while avoiding quarrels over words and shunning the subversive, divisive teaching that spreads like gangrene in the church. The teaching distinguishes essential doctrines from non-essentials and calls Christians to graciously hold the line without dividing over minor points. Paul's last words to Timothy charge believers to be diligent workers who rightly divide the word of truth, while avoiding quarrels over words and shunning the subversive, divisive teaching that spreads like gangrene in the church. The teaching distinguishes essential doctrines from non-essentials and calls Christians to graciously hold the line without dividing over minor points. Miles DeBenedictis 48:08 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-01-27-2-timothy-2-11/ 2019-01-27-2-timothy-2-11 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT A guest teacher walks through 2 Timothy 2:11-13, using Paul's life and final words from prison to explain what it means to die and live with Christ, to endure trials, the danger of denying Him, and the unchanging faithfulness of God toward the faithless. A guest teacher walks through 2 Timothy 2:11-13, using Paul's life and final words from prison to explain what it means to die and live with Christ, to endure trials, the danger of denying Him, and the unchanging faithfulness of God toward the faithless. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/abundant-purpose/ 2Tyl65pdgXw Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Building on a series exploring Jesus's purpose statements, Pastor Miles teaches from John 10:10 that Christ purposed to give abundant life by destroying the work of the thief, and that we lay hold of this abundant, meaningful life by adopting Christ's evangelistic purpose as our own. The teaching closes with a call to write down and pray for three lost people. Building on a series exploring Jesus's purpose statements, Pastor Miles teaches from John 10:10 that Christ purposed to give abundant life by destroying the work of the thief, and that we lay hold of this abundant, meaningful life by adopting Christ's evangelistic purpose as our own. The teaching closes with a call to write down and pray for three lost people. Miles DeBenedictis 48:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-01-20-john-10-7/ 2019-01-20-john-10-7 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles concludes a series on meaning and purpose by examining John 10:10, showing that Christ's evangelistic purpose—to give abundant life by destroying the work of the destroyer—becomes the framework for a meaningful human life. He argues that we find life more abundantly by adopting Christ's own purpose, even though that path invites opposition. Pastor Miles concludes a series on meaning and purpose by examining John 10:10, showing that Christ's evangelistic purpose—to give abundant life by destroying the work of the destroyer—becomes the framework for a meaningful human life. He argues that we find life more abundantly by adopting Christ's own purpose, even though that path invites opposition. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/seeking-purpose/ Dhtip17D7bM Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, Pastor Miles teaches that grasping Jesus's purpose—to seek and save the lost—reframes our own purpose, giving meaningful direction to every place God has placed us. We are called to be lights in dark places, bearing witness to the truth wherever we live, work, and play. Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, Pastor Miles teaches that grasping Jesus's purpose—to seek and save the lost—reframes our own purpose, giving meaningful direction to every place God has placed us. We are called to be lights in dark places, bearing witness to the truth wherever we live, work, and play. Miles DeBenedictis 43:32 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2019-01-13-luke-19-1/ 2019-01-13-luke-19-1 Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Using the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, Pastor Miles argues that grasping the purpose of Jesus—who came to seek and save the lost—reframes our own sense of purpose, showing that God has placed each believer where they are to be a light in dark places. This is the second message in a short series on purpose. Using the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, Pastor Miles argues that grasping the purpose of Jesus—who came to seek and save the lost—reframes our own sense of purpose, showing that God has placed each believer where they are to be a light in dark places. This is the second message in a short series on purpose. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/will-to-purpose/ ekW_poy4sRQ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on purpose, Pastor Miles examines Mark 10:35-45, where Jesus corrects James and John's pursuit of greatness and declares His own purpose: "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." This sacrificial-service purpose stands contrary to humanity's natural will to power and gives believers a deeper, more meaningful purpose than the world can offer. Opening a new series on purpose, Pastor Miles examines Mark 10:35-45, where Jesus corrects James and John's pursuit of greatness and declares His own purpose: "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." This sacrificial-service purpose stands contrary to humanity's natural will to power and gives believers a deeper, more meaningful purpose than the world can offer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-joy/ e4ewx6QO7Vo Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Romans 5, Pastor Miles concludes a Christmas series on the spiritual needs every person has, arguing that the abundant life is impossible without God's love, grace, peace, and hope—which together produce a joy that is not circumstantial but increasing and enduring. This joy, announced by angels as "good tidings of great joy for all people," is available to everyone but found only in Christ. Drawing from Romans 5, Pastor Miles concludes a Christmas series on the spiritual needs every person has, arguing that the abundant life is impossible without God's love, grace, peace, and hope—which together produce a joy that is not circumstantial but increasing and enduring. This joy, announced by angels as "good tidings of great joy for all people," is available to everyone but found only in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 41:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-love/ zRmsbwMHyzM Thu, 03 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT This Advent message teaches that our deepest spiritual needs—grace, peace, and hope—all flow from the love of God, which is grounded in God's very nature and demonstrated in the gift of Christ on the cross. Drawing chiefly from Romans 5, Pastor Miles argues that because we have received God's love, we are compelled to love God and to love others with the patient, kind, sincere love described in 1 Corinthians 13. This Advent message teaches that our deepest spiritual needs—grace, peace, and hope—all flow from the love of God, which is grounded in God's very nature and demonstrated in the gift of Christ on the cross. Drawing chiefly from Romans 5, Pastor Miles argues that because we have received God's love, we are compelled to love God and to love others with the patient, kind, sincere love described in 1 Corinthians 13. Miles DeBenedictis 45:23 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-12-30-john-19-38/ 2018-12-30-john-19-38 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT Through the burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, this teaching shows how experiencing the love of Christ at the cross transforms secret followers into public, fully invested disciples. What was the worst day in history for the disciples became the best day for these two men, because Jesus' death moved them to act. Through the burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, this teaching shows how experiencing the love of Christ at the cross transforms secret followers into public, fully invested disciples. What was the worst day in history for the disciples became the best day for these two men, because Jesus' death moved them to act. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-hope/ 9DxUgkOKbUk Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas-season study of Romans 5:1-11 showing that grace from God brings peace with God, which gives us hope in God—a hope defined not as optimism or wishful thinking but as the absolute certainty of future good grounded in God's promise and oath. Pastor Miles argues that humanity cannot truly live without this hope, which is found only in Christ and results in our sanctification and evangelism. A Christmas-season study of Romans 5:1-11 showing that grace from God brings peace with God, which gives us hope in God—a hope defined not as optimism or wishful thinking but as the absolute certainty of future good grounded in God's promise and oath. Pastor Miles argues that humanity cannot truly live without this hope, which is found only in Christ and results in our sanctification and evangelism. Miles DeBenedictis 49:26 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-peace/ 9CILF9qx-to Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT This Advent teaching explores Shalom—the biblical peace that means universal flourishing and "life as it ought to be"—and shows how grace from God produces peace with God through the cross of Christ, which then allows believers to experience the peace of God by reorienting their focus to Him through prayer and meditation. This Advent teaching explores Shalom—the biblical peace that means universal flourishing and "life as it ought to be"—and shows how grace from God produces peace with God through the cross of Christ, which then allows believers to experience the peace of God by reorienting their focus to Him through prayer and meditation. Miles DeBenedictis 46:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-grace/ JUpljq2SMWg Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT Opening a Christmas series called "All I Want for Christmas," this teaching from John 1:14-17 argues that beneath all our material wants lies a deep spiritual need for grace, which is found only in Jesus Christ. Drawing on Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Augustine, Pastor Miles shows that Christ's incarnation brings the fullness of grace freely to all who trust in Him. Opening a Christmas series called "All I Want for Christmas," this teaching from John 1:14-17 argues that beneath all our material wants lies a deep spiritual need for grace, which is found only in Jesus Christ. Drawing on Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Augustine, Pastor Miles shows that Christ's incarnation brings the fullness of grace freely to all who trust in Him. Miles DeBenedictis 45:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-thankful-leper/ U82IbkbnLHQ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT Using the account of the ten lepers in Luke 17, this Thanksgiving teaching shows how faith in Jesus produces both obedience and praise, and how only the one grateful Samaritan returned to receive a fuller blessing of wholeness. It challenges believers to be marked by gratitude and to proclaim the praises of Christ. Using the account of the ten lepers in Luke 17, this Thanksgiving teaching shows how faith in Jesus produces both obedience and praise, and how only the one grateful Samaritan returned to receive a fuller blessing of wholeness. It challenges believers to be marked by gratitude and to proclaim the praises of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 43:58 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/endurance-discipline-patience/ D7D6yPEU7e8 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's three pictures in 2 Timothy 2—the good soldier, the competent athlete, and the faithful farmer—Pastor Miles teaches that though God graciously gives believers gifts and strength for the mission, they must still choose to use them through endurance, discipline, and patience, following the example of Christ who endured the cross for the sake of those who need the gospel. Drawing on Paul's three pictures in 2 Timothy 2—the good soldier, the competent athlete, and the faithful farmer—Pastor Miles teaches that though God graciously gives believers gifts and strength for the mission, they must still choose to use them through endurance, discipline, and patience, following the example of Christ who endured the cross for the sake of those who need the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis 38:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-11-25-john-1-14/ 2018-11-25-john-1-14 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Augustine's confession of a restless heart, Pastor Miles argues that human beings have a deep spiritual need beyond material satisfaction—a need met only by the grace of God revealed in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 1:14-17, he shows that Christ's Advent is the arrival of the grace we deeply need and ultimately desire, given freely and abundantly to all who trust in Him. Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Augustine's confession of a restless heart, Pastor Miles argues that human beings have a deep spiritual need beyond material satisfaction—a need met only by the grace of God revealed in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Drawing from John 1:14-17, he shows that Christ's Advent is the arrival of the grace we deeply need and ultimately desire, given freely and abundantly to all who trust in Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-11-11-matthew-5-21/ 2018-11-11-matthew-5-21 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Matthew 5:21, this message shows how Jesus moves the law from mere actions (don't murder) to the attitudes of the heart (anger, insults, contempt), calling believers to own their own reactions, refuse to assume others' motives, and seek reconciliation with those they have wronged before drawing near to God. Teaching from Matthew 5:21, this message shows how Jesus moves the law from mere actions (don't murder) to the attitudes of the heart (anger, insults, contempt), calling believers to own their own reactions, refuse to assume others' motives, and seek reconciliation with those they have wronged before drawing near to God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/communicable-faith/ KVtlMYBsd48 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT From 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Pastor Miles teaches that the Christian faith and the church are never more than one generation away from extinction, so the gospel must be intentionally passed down. God calls, gifts, empowers, and places every believer in the church to become a witness who entrusts the message to faithful others who can teach still others. From 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Pastor Miles teaches that the Christian faith and the church are never more than one generation away from extinction, so the gospel must be intentionally passed down. God calls, gifts, empowers, and places every believer in the church to become a witness who entrusts the message to faithful others who can teach still others. Miles DeBenedictis 47:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/called-strengthened/ G0MBsOSXM1s Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1, Pastor Miles teaches that God calls every believer to make His greatness known—a calling we feel inadequate to fulfill—and that this very inadequacy drives us to rely on God's grace, which strengthens us to obey. He weaves together God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, urging fearful believers, like Timothy, to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1, Pastor Miles teaches that God calls every believer to make His greatness known—a calling we feel inadequate to fulfill—and that this very inadequacy drives us to rely on God's grace, which strengthens us to obey. He weaves together God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, urging fearful believers, like Timothy, to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 45:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-10-07-philippians-4-2/ 2018-10-07-philippians-4-2 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Philippians 4:2-9, Pastor Garrett teaches that division is inevitable wherever people gather, yet God calls His people to unity, gentleness, and prayer rather than the world's nastiness. He shows that God alone provides lasting peace and joy, replacing anxiety with His peace that surpasses understanding when we pray, give thanks, and set our minds on what is good. Drawing on Philippians 4:2-9, Pastor Garrett teaches that division is inevitable wherever people gather, yet God calls His people to unity, gentleness, and prayer rather than the world's nastiness. He shows that God alone provides lasting peace and joy, replacing anxiety with His peace that surpasses understanding when we pray, give thanks, and set our minds on what is good. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-09-30-2-timothy-1-13/ 2018-09-30-2-timothy-1-13 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:13-18, Pastor Miles examines how believers can prepare to endure the inevitable storms of life. Against the cultural emphasis on grit and determination, he offers five biblical "hold fasts": the sound words of Scripture, faith in Christ, love in Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the fellowship of the body of Christ. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:13-18, Pastor Miles examines how believers can prepare to endure the inevitable storms of life. Against the cultural emphasis on grit and determination, he offers five biblical "hold fasts": the sound words of Scripture, faith in Christ, love in Christ, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the fellowship of the body of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/last-words/ SwLXJMVaDF4 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series in 2 Timothy—Paul's last words to Timothy and the church—Pastor Miles sets the historical scene of Paul's imprisonment in Rome and examines the first verse to show how Paul could face martyrdom with joy and without fear. The teaching draws three points from 2 Timothy 1:1: meeting Jesus changes you forever, sometimes we suffer while doing God's will, and we can face any trouble because of the promise of eternal life in Christ. Opening a new series in 2 Timothy—Paul's last words to Timothy and the church—Pastor Miles sets the historical scene of Paul's imprisonment in Rome and examines the first verse to show how Paul could face martyrdom with joy and without fear. The teaching draws three points from 2 Timothy 1:1: meeting Jesus changes you forever, sometimes we suffer while doing God's will, and we can face any trouble because of the promise of eternal life in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 47:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unashamed/ u3D7ZqNF7V0 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6-12, this teaching examines how followers of Christ can move forward faithfully without being ashamed of the gospel, even amid fear of persecution. Paul exhorts the anxious Timothy to stir up his God-given gift, reminding him that God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind rather than fear. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:6-12, this teaching examines how followers of Christ can move forward faithfully without being ashamed of the gospel, even amid fear of persecution. Paul exhorts the anxious Timothy to stir up his God-given gift, reminding him that God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind rather than fear. Miles DeBenedictis 47:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/grace-mercy-peace-joy/ yQNTSFxLMlk Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Writing his final letter from a Roman prison while awaiting execution, Paul commissions Timothy to guard, transfer, and preach the gospel, yet displays remarkable grace, mercy, peace, and joy. Miles shows that the promise of life in Christ — given by grace and mercy alone — enables believers to face any trouble with the peace of God, the joy of a pure conscience, and the strength of genuine faith passed on and shared in community. Writing his final letter from a Roman prison while awaiting execution, Paul commissions Timothy to guard, transfer, and preach the gospel, yet displays remarkable grace, mercy, peace, and joy. Miles shows that the promise of life in Christ — given by grace and mercy alone — enables believers to face any trouble with the peace of God, the joy of a pure conscience, and the strength of genuine faith passed on and shared in community. Miles DeBenedictis 41:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-09-16-2-timothy-1-1/ 2018-09-16-2-timothy-1-1 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Opening his study of 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter, Pastor Miles sets the historical scene of Paul suffering in chains in Rome and shows how Paul passes the torch to the timid Timothy, commissioning him to guard, transfer, and preach the gospel. The teaching centers on how the promise of life in Christ—available only by grace and mercy—produces peace, joy, and a genuine faith that must be passed on to others. Opening his study of 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter, Pastor Miles sets the historical scene of Paul suffering in chains in Rome and shows how Paul passes the torch to the timid Timothy, commissioning him to guard, transfer, and preach the gospel. The teaching centers on how the promise of life in Christ—available only by grace and mercy—produces peace, joy, and a genuine faith that must be passed on to others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-09-02-titus-2-11/ 2018-09-02-titus-2-11 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMT Guest teacher David walks through Titus 2:11 and James 1:22 to show that while we are saved by faith alone, we are created for good works—and a living, active, truthful, loving faith is how we honor Christ's sacrifice and reach a lost world. Guest teacher David walks through Titus 2:11 and James 1:22 to show that while we are saved by faith alone, we are created for good works—and a living, active, truthful, loving faith is how we honor Christ's sacrifice and reach a lost world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-righteous-leader/ I2X0tHn6zVw Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Through the example of Nehemiah confronting economic injustice among the returning exiles in Nehemiah 5, Pastor Miles draws out five marks of a righteous leader, climaxing in integrity rooted in the fear of God. He challenges believers to embody these values and to hold both themselves and their leaders to God's standard. Through the example of Nehemiah confronting economic injustice among the returning exiles in Nehemiah 5, Pastor Miles draws out five marks of a righteous leader, climaxing in integrity rooted in the fear of God. He challenges believers to embody these values and to hold both themselves and their leaders to God's standard. Miles DeBenedictis 43:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-am-the-true-vine/ szLgkfYAv54 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT In the final teaching of a series on Jesus' seven "I am" statements, Pastor Miles examines John 15, where Jesus declares "I am the true vine." The message answers five questions about fruitfulness: what God desires, how He accomplishes it through pruning, why He does it for His glory, our role of abiding in Christ, and the resulting fullness of joy. In the final teaching of a series on Jesus' seven "I am" statements, Pastor Miles examines John 15, where Jesus declares "I am the true vine." The message answers five questions about fruitfulness: what God desires, how He accomplishes it through pruning, why He does it for His glory, our role of abiding in Christ, and the resulting fullness of joy. Miles DeBenedictis 47:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/before-abraham/ hRpW8eWOhRs Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Working through John 7–8 and the "I am" statements, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus repeatedly and provocatively identified Himself as God, climaxing in "before Abraham was, I am." Because Jesus said these things, He cannot be merely a good moral teacher; every person is confronted with a decision—reject Him or fall at His feet as Lord. Working through John 7–8 and the "I am" statements, Pastor Miles shows that Jesus repeatedly and provocatively identified Himself as God, climaxing in "before Abraham was, I am." Because Jesus said these things, He cannot be merely a good moral teacher; every person is confronted with a decision—reject Him or fall at His feet as Lord. Miles DeBenedictis 41:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-08-12-john-14-1/ 2018-08-12-john-14-1 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through John 14:1, Jason (the high school pastor) walks through Jesus' "I am the way, the truth, and the life" discourse, showing that we follow a Person rather than a destination and that authentic belief leads us to step out and do what God has called us to do. He weaves in the doctrine of the Trinity, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the call to find peace by knowing Jesus and acting on that belief. Teaching through John 14:1, Jason (the high school pastor) walks through Jesus' "I am the way, the truth, and the life" discourse, showing that we follow a Person rather than a destination and that authentic belief leads us to step out and do what God has called us to do. He weaves in the doctrine of the Trinity, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the call to find peace by knowing Jesus and acting on that belief. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-08-05-john-11-1/ 2018-08-05-john-11-1 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through John 11, Pastor Miles examines the seventh sign of Jesus—the raising of Lazarus—and its corresponding "I am" statement, "I am the resurrection and the life." He shows how Jesus' deliberate delay reveals that God prioritizes His glory and uses difficult circumstances to test, stretch, and strengthen faith, ultimately pointing every person to the question, "Do you believe this?" Teaching through John 11, Pastor Miles examines the seventh sign of Jesus—the raising of Lazarus—and its corresponding "I am" statement, "I am the resurrection and the life." He shows how Jesus' deliberate delay reveals that God prioritizes His glory and uses difficult circumstances to test, stretch, and strengthen faith, ultimately pointing every person to the question, "Do you believe this?" Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-am/ ca9Jq2DwLUU Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT This opening message of the "I Am" series introduces the Gospel of John as the inspired, eyewitness testimony of the last living apostle, written to reveal the true nature of Jesus as the Christ and Son of God—fully God and fully man. It then examines the first of Jesus's seven "I am" statements, "I am the bread of life," showing that Jesus came down from heaven to give life to a dying world and to satisfy the soul's deepest hunger. This opening message of the "I Am" series introduces the Gospel of John as the inspired, eyewitness testimony of the last living apostle, written to reveal the true nature of Jesus as the Christ and Son of God—fully God and fully man. It then examines the first of Jesus's seven "I am" statements, "I am the bread of life," showing that Jesus came down from heaven to give life to a dying world and to satisfy the soul's deepest hunger. Miles DeBenedictis 43:57 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/maintenance-mode/ FSCKH5ZyJ7U Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Titus 3:8-15, Pastor Miles teaches that God's grace saves us not by good works but for good works, calling believers to carefully maintain them. He explains that maintaining good works means pursuing what is profitable for ourselves and others, avoiding useless controversies, rejecting divisive people, and letting our fruitfulness meet the urgent needs of others. Drawing from Titus 3:8-15, Pastor Miles teaches that God's grace saves us not by good works but for good works, calling believers to carefully maintain them. He explains that maintaining good works means pursuing what is profitable for ourselves and others, avoiding useless controversies, rejecting divisive people, and letting our fruitfulness meet the urgent needs of others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sound-exhortations/ KX9aKxgRzK8 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Titus 2:15–3:8 on how Christians should live as recipients of God's grace, especially in a culture marked by political anger and conflict with governing authorities. Pastor Miles argues that believers must speak hard biblical truths boldly while submitting to authority, pursuing peace and humility, and letting the gospel's grace inspire good works that draw others to Christ. Teaching from Titus 2:15–3:8 on how Christians should live as recipients of God's grace, especially in a culture marked by political anger and conflict with governing authorities. Pastor Miles argues that believers must speak hard biblical truths boldly while submitting to authority, pursuing peace and humility, and letting the gospel's grace inspire good works that draw others to Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/trained-by-grace/ MvFUZ-Ie2YA Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Working through Titus 2:11–14, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation comes by grace alone, that this grace is available to all people, and that grace itself trains us to deny ungodliness, live righteously, fix our hope on Christ's return, and become God's purified, set-apart, good-works-loving people. Working through Titus 2:11–14, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation comes by grace alone, that this grace is available to all people, and that grace itself trains us to deny ungodliness, live righteously, fix our hope on Christ's return, and become God's purified, set-apart, good-works-loving people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-07-01-titus-3-8/ 2018-07-01-titus-3-8 Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the repeated emphasis on good works in Titus 2-3, Pastor Miles teaches that God's grace saves us apart from works but for works, and that believers should be careful to maintain good works that are profitable to themselves and others while avoiding foolish, divisive, and unprofitable disputes. He closes by urging the church to let its fruitfulness meet the urgent needs of others and to pray that God would send laborers into the harvest. Drawing on the repeated emphasis on good works in Titus 2-3, Pastor Miles teaches that God's grace saves us apart from works but for works, and that believers should be careful to maintain good works that are profitable to themselves and others while avoiding foolish, divisive, and unprofitable disputes. He closes by urging the church to let its fruitfulness meet the urgent needs of others and to pray that God would send laborers into the harvest. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-06-24-titus-2-15/ 2018-06-24-titus-2-15 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Titus 2:15–3:8, Pastor Miles teaches how followers of Jesus should respond to governing authorities and a culture in conflict—holding firmly to the inspired Scriptures while imitating Christ in submission, peaceableness, and humility, all flowing from the transforming grace of God. Drawing on Titus 2:15–3:8, Pastor Miles teaches how followers of Jesus should respond to governing authorities and a culture in conflict—holding firmly to the inspired Scriptures while imitating Christ in submission, peaceableness, and humility, all flowing from the transforming grace of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-06-17-titus-2-11/ 2018-06-17-titus-2-11 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT Working from Titus 2:11–15, this teaching shows that salvation is by grace alone, that grace extends to all people, and that this same saving grace instructs believers to deny ungodliness, live righteously, fix their hope on Christ's return, and become God's purified, peculiar, and passionate people zealous for good works. Working from Titus 2:11–15, this teaching shows that salvation is by grace alone, that grace extends to all people, and that this same saving grace instructs believers to deny ungodliness, live righteously, fix their hope on Christ's return, and become God's purified, peculiar, and passionate people zealous for good works. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-06-10-titus-2-1/ 2018-06-10-titus-2-1 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Titus 2:1, Pastor Miles argues that humanity is fallen and in need of transformation, and that sound doctrine—energized by the grace of God—is what actually produces sound conduct in believers of every age and station. He shows that the changed life of a Christian substantiates the gospel before a watching world. Teaching from Titus 2:1, Pastor Miles argues that humanity is fallen and in need of transformation, and that sound doctrine—energized by the grace of God—is what actually produces sound conduct in believers of every age and station. He shows that the changed life of a Christian substantiates the gospel before a watching world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/straight-line-in-a-crooked-culture/ YYDKWlySOBg Tue, 29 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new study in Titus, Pastor Miles introduces Paul's letter to his silent partner Titus, set against the chaotic backdrop of Nero's Rome, and draws out the call to faithfulness, godliness, and gospel proclamation in a crooked culture. Opening a new study in Titus, Pastor Miles introduces Paul's letter to his silent partner Titus, set against the chaotic backdrop of Nero's Rome, and draws out the call to faithfulness, godliness, and gospel proclamation in a crooked culture. Miles DeBenedictis 46:47 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/command-the-rich/ 2GPKni-s36k Tue, 29 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Paul commands the rich—which includes nearly all of us—not to be haughty or trust in uncertain riches, but to trust the Living God who richly gives us all things to enjoy, and to be rich in good works so as to lay hold on eternal life. Using the rich young ruler and the mirror of God's Word, Pastor Miles confronts concealed pride, misplaced trust, and the false prosperity gospel. Paul commands the rich—which includes nearly all of us—not to be haughty or trust in uncertain riches, but to trust the Living God who richly gives us all things to enjoy, and to be rich in good works so as to lay hold on eternal life. Using the rich young ruler and the mirror of God's Word, Pastor Miles confronts concealed pride, misplaced trust, and the false prosperity gospel. Miles DeBenedictis 42:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/fight-the-good-fight/ zv2R0OPBlic Mon, 14 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Pastor Miles teaches that the man and woman of God are called to flee the carnal traits of the old nature (pride, envy, strife, greed) and pursue the new nature in Christ (righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness). This putting-off and putting-on, empowered by God's indwelling Spirit, is the "good fight of faith" by which Christians lay hold of the joy, peace, and victory of eternal life even now. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Pastor Miles teaches that the man and woman of God are called to flee the carnal traits of the old nature (pride, envy, strife, greed) and pursue the new nature in Christ (righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness). This putting-off and putting-on, empowered by God's indwelling Spirit, is the "good fight of faith" by which Christians lay hold of the joy, peace, and victory of eternal life even now. Miles DeBenedictis 40:50 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/great-gains/ SHllfsjt0_8 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 6 and its parallel in Ephesians 6, Pastor Miles teaches that how we work matters to God because our work represents Him, calling Christians to labor with honesty, integrity, and sincerity for God's glory rather than for selfish gain. He warns that pursuing riches as the goal leads to ruin, while godliness with contentment is the truly great gain. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6 and its parallel in Ephesians 6, Pastor Miles teaches that how we work matters to God because our work represents Him, calling Christians to labor with honesty, integrity, and sincerity for God's glory rather than for selfish gain. He warns that pursuing riches as the goal leads to ruin, while godliness with contentment is the truly great gain. Miles DeBenedictis 47:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-05-06-1-timothy-6-1/ 2018-05-06-1-timothy-6-1 Sun, 06 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 Timothy 6:1 alongside its parallel in Ephesians 6, Pastor Miles teaches a godly work ethic: how and for whom we work matters to God, because our labor represents Him. He warns that pursuing riches as our motivation leads to ruin, while godliness with contentment is the truest and greatest gain. Working through 1 Timothy 6:1 alongside its parallel in Ephesians 6, Pastor Miles teaches a godly work ethic: how and for whom we work matters to God, because our labor represents Him. He warns that pursuing riches as our motivation leads to ruin, while godliness with contentment is the truest and greatest gain. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keep-yourself-pure/ 8-6KdjdbaMM Wed, 02 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Pastor Miles examines the universal human drive toward purity and shows that, although Scripture commands us to be holy, no one is naturally pure and we therefore need God's supernatural power. He ties Paul's seemingly odd instructions about elders, wine, and hidden sin to the truth that personal religious standards do not equal righteousness—only the Spirit's fruit reveals genuine, Christ-given purity. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Pastor Miles examines the universal human drive toward purity and shows that, although Scripture commands us to be holy, no one is naturally pure and we therefore need God's supernatural power. He ties Paul's seemingly odd instructions about elders, wine, and hidden sin to the truth that personal religious standards do not equal righteousness—only the Spirit's fruit reveals genuine, Christ-given purity. Miles DeBenedictis 45:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-04-29-1-timothy-5-17/ 2018-04-29-1-timothy-5-17 Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Pastor Miles explores humanity's universal drive toward purity and morality, arguing that since we cannot make ourselves righteous by our own efforts or external standards, we need God's supernatural power; he ties this to Paul's instructions on appointing, disciplining, and honoring church elders, showing that private impurity will eventually surface and that the true evidence of righteousness is the fruit of the Spirit. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Pastor Miles explores humanity's universal drive toward purity and morality, arguing that since we cannot make ourselves righteous by our own efforts or external standards, we need God's supernatural power; he ties this to Paul's instructions on appointing, disciplining, and honoring church elders, showing that private impurity will eventually surface and that the true evidence of righteousness is the fruit of the Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/this-way-that-way/ vhsXRFhIMY0 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles addresses the most common question he receives—"What is God's will for my life?"—and answers it from Philippians 2 through its four movements: exhortation, example, exercise, and exhibition. He argues that God leads us into His will primarily by transforming our desires as we delight in Him, follow Christ's sacrificial example, and live for the joy and interests of others. Pastor Miles addresses the most common question he receives—"What is God's will for my life?"—and answers it from Philippians 2 through its four movements: exhortation, example, exercise, and exhibition. He argues that God leads us into His will primarily by transforming our desires as we delight in Him, follow Christ's sacrificial example, and live for the joy and interests of others. Miles DeBenedictis 42:31 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unashamed-2/ Q5kxOxqyU3Q Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT A call to remember Christ's saving purpose, to trust the power of God in the gospel, and to overcome fear of evangelism by learning to answer skeptics' questions with questions that reach the heart. Pastor Miles equips believers to share their faith in their everyday mission fields with gentleness, respect, and confidence. A call to remember Christ's saving purpose, to trust the power of God in the gospel, and to overcome fear of evangelism by learning to answer skeptics' questions with questions that reach the heart. Pastor Miles equips believers to share their faith in their everyday mission fields with gentleness, respect, and confidence. Miles DeBenedictis 47:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/do-you-see-what-i-see/ kHxDOQXEHFI Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT A Resurrection Sunday teaching from John 20 examining how Mary, John, and Peter each "saw" the empty tomb differently, tracing a progression from casual observation to attentive investigation to believing understanding. Pastor Miles argues that the empty tomb requires a response and that the most logical decision, given the evidence and eyewitness testimony, is faith in the risen Christ. A Resurrection Sunday teaching from John 20 examining how Mary, John, and Peter each "saw" the empty tomb differently, tracing a progression from casual observation to attentive investigation to believing understanding. Pastor Miles argues that the empty tomb requires a response and that the most logical decision, given the evidence and eyewitness testimony, is faith in the risen Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 34:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/double-honor/ hd6BwZeUisU Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through 1 Timothy 5, Pastor Miles teaches that off-course churches always lack qualified elders and sound doctrine, and that the remedy is to qualify elders by biblical requirements, appoint them, support them with "double honor," discipline them when they sin, and never appoint them hastily. Continuing through 1 Timothy 5, Pastor Miles teaches that off-course churches always lack qualified elders and sound doctrine, and that the remedy is to qualify elders by biblical requirements, appoint them, support them with "double honor," discipline them when they sin, and never appoint them hastily. Miles DeBenedictis 42:45 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-04-22-philippians-2-1/ 2018-04-22-philippians-2-1 Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Philippians 2:1-16, Pastor Miles tackles the most commonly asked pastoral question—"What is God's will for my life?"—and shows that God leads us into His will not by audible voices or coin flips, but by transforming our desires as we delight in Him and follow the sacrificial example of Christ. Drawing from Philippians 2:1-16, Pastor Miles tackles the most commonly asked pastoral question—"What is God's will for my life?"—and shows that God leads us into His will not by audible voices or coin flips, but by transforming our desires as we delight in Him and follow the sacrificial example of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-04-15-ruth-1-20/ 2018-04-15-ruth-1-20 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Through the contrasting stories of Naomi and Hannah, this teaching argues that our perspective and mindset—not our circumstances—determine how we walk through suffering, and that real peace is found only by pouring our hearts out to God rather than blaming Him. God works purposes in our trials we cannot see, ultimately weaving Naomi's and Hannah's lives together into the line of David and the coming of Jesus. Through the contrasting stories of Naomi and Hannah, this teaching argues that our perspective and mindset—not our circumstances—determine how we walk through suffering, and that real peace is found only by pouring our hearts out to God rather than blaming Him. God works purposes in our trials we cannot see, ultimately weaving Naomi's and Hannah's lives together into the line of David and the coming of Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/showing-honor/ lXpdU5IoOGw Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the early church's practice of Koinonia in Acts 2 and Paul's instructions to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5, this teaching examines how the church is to honor and provide for widows who are genuinely in need, while also calling believers to care for their own families first. It establishes biblical principles for wisely discerning genuine need and honoring godly witness. Drawing on the early church's practice of Koinonia in Acts 2 and Paul's instructions to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5, this teaching examines how the church is to honor and provide for widows who are genuinely in need, while also calling believers to care for their own families first. It establishes biblical principles for wisely discerning genuine need and honoring godly witness. Miles DeBenedictis 39:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-03-11-mark-4-35/ 2018-03-11-mark-4-35 Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on his own life as a commercial fisherman, the teacher uses Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 to show that following Jesus moves us from the "classroom" of faith into the testing field where faith is proven. He argues that fear is the opposite of faith, that God's promises and love are trustworthy in every storm, and that the only truly unsinkable vessel is the boat occupied by the sleeping Savior. Drawing on his own life as a commercial fisherman, the teacher uses Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41 to show that following Jesus moves us from the "classroom" of faith into the testing field where faith is proven. He argues that fear is the opposite of faith, that God's promises and love are trustworthy in every storm, and that the only truly unsinkable vessel is the boat occupied by the sleeping Savior. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/we-are-family/ a31N6SEZISw Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Paul's instruction to Timothy on how to honorably treat older and younger men and women, Pastor Miles argues that gender and family are part of God's created order, broken by the fall, and restored through Jesus—so the church should be the place where gender clarity and familial wholeness are rightly expressed. Drawing from Paul's instruction to Timothy on how to honorably treat older and younger men and women, Pastor Miles argues that gender and family are part of God's created order, broken by the fall, and restored through Jesus—so the church should be the place where gender clarity and familial wholeness are rightly expressed. Miles DeBenedictis 45:29 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/exemplary/ _53tKn21dIk Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:9-16, Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is an example to someone at every stage of faith, and that our lives—more than our words—teach others how to walk with Christ. He calls Christians to labor in godliness, living irreproachable lives that are exemplary in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:9-16, Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is an example to someone at every stage of faith, and that our lives—more than our words—teach others how to walk with Christ. He calls Christians to labor in godliness, living irreproachable lives that are exemplary in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Miles DeBenedictis 41:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-02-25-2-corinthians-2-14/ 2018-02-25-2-corinthians-2-14 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6, this message explores how believers are led by Christ in a triumphal procession, diffuse the fragrance of Christ to the world, and serve as Jesus' living letters to those around them. The recurring theme is that we are not sufficient in ourselves—our sufficiency and the power of the message come entirely from Christ. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6, this message explores how believers are led by Christ in a triumphal procession, diffuse the fragrance of Christ to the world, and serve as Jesus' living letters to those around them. The recurring theme is that we are not sufficient in ourselves—our sufficiency and the power of the message come entirely from Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-02-18-luke-6-43/ 2018-02-18-luke-6-43 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Building on Pastor Miles's teaching through 1 Timothy, this message uses Jesus's teaching in Luke 6:43-49 to show that our hearts and character are revealed by the fruit of our lives, and that only a life founded on the rock of Christ will stand when the storms come. The teaching calls believers not merely to hear Jesus's words but to do them, and invites the unsaved to lay a lasting foundation in Christ. Building on Pastor Miles's teaching through 1 Timothy, this message uses Jesus's teaching in Luke 6:43-49 to show that our hearts and character are revealed by the fruit of our lives, and that only a life founded on the rock of Christ will stand when the storms come. The teaching calls believers not merely to hear Jesus's words but to do them, and invites the unsaved to lay a lasting foundation in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-02-11-1-timothy-4-9/ 2018-02-11-1-timothy-4-9 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's exhortation to young Timothy in 1 Timothy 4, Pastor Miles teaches that every follower of Jesus is an example to someone at every stage of faith, and that we should labor by God's grace to live exemplary lives in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Because our lives—even more than our words—are constantly teaching others how to walk with Christ, we must give attention to Scripture, doctrine, and a careful watch over how we live. Drawing on Paul's exhortation to young Timothy in 1 Timothy 4, Pastor Miles teaches that every follower of Jesus is an example to someone at every stage of faith, and that we should labor by God's grace to live exemplary lives in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Because our lives—even more than our words—are constantly teaching others how to walk with Christ, we must give attention to Scripture, doctrine, and a careful watch over how we live. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-02-04-1-timothy-4-6/ 2018-02-04-1-timothy-4-6 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Timothy 4:6 on Paul's charge to Timothy to be a good minister of Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles argues that all Christians are called, commissioned, and gifted as servants, and shows how to be good ministers: by feeding on God's Word, carefully applying good doctrine, avoiding distracting false teachings, and exerting effort toward godliness. Teaching from 1 Timothy 4:6 on Paul's charge to Timothy to be a good minister of Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles argues that all Christians are called, commissioned, and gifted as servants, and shows how to be good ministers: by feeding on God's Word, carefully applying good doctrine, avoiding distracting false teachings, and exerting effort toward godliness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-seductive-sin/ 5Z20HIKTg0A Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Timothy 4:1-5, this message warns that even a church planted by Paul and pastored by Timothy can drift from the faith—not chiefly into open immorality, but into the seductive sin of self-righteous religious legalism. Pastor Miles shows that Christ's finished work alone secures our righteousness, and that love, not spiritual self-discipline, is the clearest evidence of genuine faith. Teaching from 1 Timothy 4:1-5, this message warns that even a church planted by Paul and pastored by Timothy can drift from the faith—not chiefly into open immorality, but into the seductive sin of self-righteous religious legalism. Pastor Miles shows that Christ's finished work alone secures our righteousness, and that love, not spiritual self-discipline, is the clearest evidence of genuine faith. Miles DeBenedictis 47:44 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/life-in-connection-with-the-world/ wZkBJUHXsG0 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT Using the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus's mission statement to "seek and to save that which is lost," Pastor Miles calls the church to move from being a "sermon appreciation society" to a mobilized people who reach the lost through compassion, charity, and evangelism in the power of the Holy Spirit. Using the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus's mission statement to "seek and to save that which is lost," Pastor Miles calls the church to move from being a "sermon appreciation society" to a mobilized people who reach the lost through compassion, charity, and evangelism in the power of the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis 43:53 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-01-28-1-timothy-4-1/ 2018-01-28-1-timothy-4-1 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT Returning to a verse-by-verse study of 1 Timothy, Pastor Miles examines the Spirit's warning that in latter times some will depart from the faith—not chiefly into immorality but into the more seductive trap of religious legalism and self-righteousness. He argues that love is the clearest evidence of sound faith and that Christ's finished work alone secures our righteous standing. Returning to a verse-by-verse study of 1 Timothy, Pastor Miles examines the Spirit's warning that in latter times some will depart from the faith—not chiefly into immorality but into the more seductive trap of religious legalism and self-righteousness. He argues that love is the clearest evidence of sound faith and that Christ's finished work alone secures our righteous standing. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-01-21-1-21-18-follow-up/ 2018-01-21-1-21-18-follow-up Sun, 21 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT Reflecting on the story of Zacchaeus, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, and that the church is called not to be a "sermon appreciation society" but a mobilized body that reaches the lost through compassion, charity, and evangelism. He shares the statistics of San Diego's lostness, the church's vision and name change, and a new church-planting partnership in Baltimore. Reflecting on the story of Zacchaeus, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, and that the church is called not to be a "sermon appreciation society" but a mobilized body that reaches the lost through compassion, charity, and evangelism. He shares the statistics of San Diego's lostness, the church's vision and name change, and a new church-planting partnership in Baltimore. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2018-01-14-sunday-follow-up-1-14-18/ 2018-01-14-sunday-follow-up-1-14-18 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT Filling in for Pastor Miles, executive pastor Mark Childress teaches from Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:20-23, showing that the unity of the church is evangelistic, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and purifying. He ties it to Cross Connection's mission of connecting with God, one another, and the world through Jesus Christ, urging believers to join connect groups and serve. Filling in for Pastor Miles, executive pastor Mark Childress teaches from Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:20-23, showing that the unity of the church is evangelistic, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and purifying. He ties it to Cross Connection's mission of connecting with God, one another, and the world through Jesus Christ, urging believers to join connect groups and serve. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-12-31-proverbs-29-18/ 2017-12-31-proverbs-29-18 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Guest teacher Garrett Marks uses Proverbs 29:18 and the example of Daniel to call the church into a new year marked by gospel-centered vision and persistent prayer. He urges believers to surrender their broken past to God, to keep praying even when answers are delayed, and to reflect the light of Christ to a lost world. Guest teacher Garrett Marks uses Proverbs 29:18 and the example of Daniel to call the church into a new year marked by gospel-centered vision and persistent prayer. He urges believers to surrender their broken past to God, to keep praying even when answers are delayed, and to reflect the light of Christ to a lost world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/it-s-all-about-joy/ RJAnMsLBJe0 Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles concludes his "Why Christmas Is" series by showing that Christmas is God's response to the brokenness of a world ruined by sin and death. Because God is the gift-giving God who treasures life, He sent Jesus to die for our life, bringing everlasting joy and good news to all people. Pastor Miles concludes his "Why Christmas Is" series by showing that Christmas is God's response to the brokenness of a world ruined by sin and death. Because God is the gift-giving God who treasures life, He sent Jesus to die for our life, bringing everlasting joy and good news to all people. Miles DeBenedictis 31:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-christmas-story/ pUXHuBRhK0I Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas Eve Eve message that recounts the details of the nativity from Luke and Matthew, set against the larger series theme of why Christmas exists: because the world is broken, because God is a gift-giving God, and because to God life is precious. Pastor Miles invites listeners to experience, express, and extend the joy of Christ to others. A Christmas Eve Eve message that recounts the details of the nativity from Luke and Matthew, set against the larger series theme of why Christmas exists: because the world is broken, because God is a gift-giving God, and because to God life is precious. Pastor Miles invites listeners to experience, express, and extend the joy of Christ to others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/because-life-is-precious/ gzU62NReweY Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT This Christmas teaching answers the question "Why Christmas?" by tracing life and death from Genesis through the Gospel of John, showing that because life is precious to the life-giving God, He sent His Son Jesus to deal with the death and brokenness brought by sin. The message culminates in the invitation to receive everlasting life through trusting in Christ. This Christmas teaching answers the question "Why Christmas?" by tracing life and death from Genesis through the Gospel of John, showing that because life is precious to the life-giving God, He sent His Son Jesus to deal with the death and brokenness brought by sin. The message culminates in the invitation to receive everlasting life through trusting in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 38:53 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/because-he-is-a-gift-giving-god/ TGJD0XhKSi0 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Beginning from Jesus' words in Acts 20:35 that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," this teaching argues that Christmas exists because God is a gift-giving God who, unable to contain His excitement over the perfect gift for a broken world, dropped prophetic "hints" throughout the Old Testament until that gift—Jesus Christ—was finally revealed. Beginning from Jesus' words in Acts 20:35 that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," this teaching argues that Christmas exists because God is a gift-giving God who, unable to contain His excitement over the perfect gift for a broken world, dropped prophetic "hints" throughout the Old Testament until that gift—Jesus Christ—was finally revealed. Miles DeBenedictis 38:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-truth-we-exalt/ -LG5l8XeGrk Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on 1 Timothy 3:16, framing the verse as an early church hymn that exalts the fundamental truth the church possesses: God was manifest in the flesh. Pastor Miles walks through the six lines of the doxology to show that Jesus, the incarnate God, brought to light life and immortality and is to be proclaimed, believed on, and worshiped as the risen Living Christ. A teaching on 1 Timothy 3:16, framing the verse as an early church hymn that exalts the fundamental truth the church possesses: God was manifest in the flesh. Pastor Miles walks through the six lines of the doxology to show that Jesus, the incarnate God, brought to light life and immortality and is to be proclaimed, believed on, and worshiped as the risen Living Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 48:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/because-the-world-is-broken/ vNMRMHiVTgo Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles argues that the *why* of Christmas matters more than its cultural trappings, tracing the story from the very good creation of Genesis 1–2 to the fall in Genesis 3, which left the world broken. Christmas is essential precisely because the world is broken, and the missionary God steps into that brokenness to seek and heal lost humanity. Pastor Miles argues that the *why* of Christmas matters more than its cultural trappings, tracing the story from the very good creation of Genesis 1–2 to the fall in Genesis 3, which left the world broken. Christmas is essential precisely because the world is broken, and the missionary God steps into that brokenness to seek and heal lost humanity. Miles DeBenedictis 39:51 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/received-with-thanksgiving/ 1k9zxXVSknc Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT A meditation on Thanksgiving rooted in 1 Timothy 4:1-5 and the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, teaching that believers who know the truth should be the most thankful people on earth, offering public gratitude to God always and for all things. Pastor Miles shows that Jesus sees and answers those who call on him by faith, that faith must produce obedience, and that wholeness is an added blessing for those who return to give thanks. A meditation on Thanksgiving rooted in 1 Timothy 4:1-5 and the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, teaching that believers who know the truth should be the most thankful people on earth, offering public gratitude to God always and for all things. Pastor Miles shows that Jesus sees and answers those who call on him by faith, that faith must produce obedience, and that wholeness is an added blessing for those who return to give thanks. Miles DeBenedictis 47:27 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/servant-leaders/ MFT-PaHoj1A Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 1 Timothy 3:8-15 on the qualifications of deacons, framed by Jesus's teaching that greatness in His kingdom comes through servanthood. Pastor Miles explains that the church is led by servants who serve well, that qualified servants display evident character (not academic credentials), and that both men and women serve as equals before God. A verse-by-verse study of 1 Timothy 3:8-15 on the qualifications of deacons, framed by Jesus's teaching that greatness in His kingdom comes through servanthood. Pastor Miles explains that the church is led by servants who serve well, that qualified servants display evident character (not academic credentials), and that both men and women serve as equals before God. Miles DeBenedictis 50:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/bonafide-elders/ R7I6LbmsUs0 Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through 1 Timothy 3:1–7, showing how God transforms the desires of His people to serve, and then explains the biblical qualifications for overseeing elders in the church. He addresses four commonly misunderstood qualifications—husband of one wife, able to teach, not given to wine, and ruling one's household well—and warns that elders can be disqualified by their conduct. Pastor Miles teaches through 1 Timothy 3:1–7, showing how God transforms the desires of His people to serve, and then explains the biblical qualifications for overseeing elders in the church. He addresses four commonly misunderstood qualifications—husband of one wife, able to teach, not given to wine, and ruling one's household well—and warns that elders can be disqualified by their conduct. Miles DeBenedictis 47:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/professing-godliness-practicing-good-works/ LGgxaPJwJbM Sat, 25 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on 1 Timothy 2:8-15 examining how men and women who profess godliness are called to conduct themselves in the church, with emphasis on inward beauty, godly conduct, and joyful submission to God's created order. Pastor Miles argues that these "difficult" passages, rightly understood, reveal a good God who calls His people to a distinctive way of life for their good. A verse-by-verse teaching on 1 Timothy 2:8-15 examining how men and women who profess godliness are called to conduct themselves in the church, with emphasis on inward beauty, godly conduct, and joyful submission to God's created order. Pastor Miles argues that these "difficult" passages, rightly understood, reveal a good God who calls His people to a distinctive way of life for their good. Miles DeBenedictis 47:10 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-11-05-1-timothy-3-1/ 2017-11-05-1-timothy-3-1 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMT A study of 1 Timothy 3:1 and its surrounding verses on the qualifications for elders/overseers in the church. Pastor Miles teaches that God transforms the desires of believers to serve Him, but desire alone does not qualify; elders must display the fruit of the Spirit and can be disqualified by misconduct. A study of 1 Timothy 3:1 and its surrounding verses on the qualifications for elders/overseers in the church. Pastor Miles teaches that God transforms the desires of believers to serve Him, but desire alone does not qualify; elders must display the fruit of the Spirit and can be disqualified by misconduct. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-10-29-1-timothy-2-9/ 2017-10-29-1-timothy-2-9 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through 1 Timothy 2:9-15, addressing the proper conduct of women in the church amid a cultural moment of workplace harassment headlines, arguing that the passage flows from a good God who calls godly women to inward beauty, learning, and a willing yielding to God's created order as an act of worship. He contends Paul appeals to creation rather than culture, and that the office of overseeing teaching elder is reserved for men while all other ministry is open to women. Pastor Miles teaches through 1 Timothy 2:9-15, addressing the proper conduct of women in the church amid a cultural moment of workplace harassment headlines, arguing that the passage flows from a good God who calls godly women to inward beauty, learning, and a willing yielding to God's created order as an act of worship. He contends Paul appeals to creation rather than culture, and that the office of overseeing teaching elder is reserved for men while all other ministry is open to women. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-10-22-mark-12-28/ 2017-10-22-mark-12-28 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Using Jesus' Great Commandment in Mark 12, Nick (the junior high pastor) leads a "youth takeover" teaching that functions as a spiritual pit stop, walking the congregation through what it means to love God with all their strength, mind, heart, and soul. He pairs each aspect with a self-examining question, urging hearers to put in effort while trusting the Lord, and closes by pointing to Christ's sacrifice in communion. Using Jesus' Great Commandment in Mark 12, Nick (the junior high pastor) leads a "youth takeover" teaching that functions as a spiritual pit stop, walking the congregation through what it means to love God with all their strength, mind, heart, and soul. He pairs each aspect with a self-examining question, urging hearers to put in effort while trusting the Lord, and closes by pointing to Christ's sacrifice in communion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what/ RGosnkouFRA Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT A difficult passage about men and women in the church becomes an occasion to defend the Bible's good intent and, surprisingly, to call Christian men first to lives of holiness, peace, and Spirit-walking in every place. Pastor Miles argues that hard sayings are hard for a reason and that the gospel, wherever it goes, elevates the dignity of women. A difficult passage about men and women in the church becomes an occasion to defend the Bible's good intent and, surprisingly, to call Christian men first to lives of holiness, peace, and Spirit-walking in every place. Pastor Miles argues that hard sayings are hard for a reason and that the gospel, wherever it goes, elevates the dignity of women. Miles DeBenedictis 44:15 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/prayer-of-the-first-order/ tbWCpf84y3M Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Timothy 2, Pastor Miles teaches that prayer should be a first-order priority in the church—both private and public—and that we are called to pray for all people without distinction, including those in authority and even those opposed to Christ. Acceptable prayer aligns our desires with God's desire for the salvation of all, which in turn compels us to evangelize. Drawing from 1 Timothy 2, Pastor Miles teaches that prayer should be a first-order priority in the church—both private and public—and that we are called to pray for all people without distinction, including those in authority and even those opposed to Christ. Acceptable prayer aligns our desires with God's desire for the salvation of all, which in turn compels us to evangelize. Miles DeBenedictis 46:07 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-10-08-1-timothy-2-1/ 2017-10-08-1-timothy-2-1 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Paul exhorts Timothy to make prayer a priority in the church—supplications, intercessions, and thanksgiving offered for all people, including kings and authorities—so that believers might live peaceable lives. Acceptable prayer aligns our desires with God's desire for the salvation of all, making prayer the first weapon of the Christian's warfare and the first step of evangelism. Paul exhorts Timothy to make prayer a priority in the church—supplications, intercessions, and thanksgiving offered for all people, including kings and authorities—so that believers might live peaceable lives. Acceptable prayer aligns our desires with God's desire for the salvation of all, making prayer the first weapon of the Christian's warfare and the first step of evangelism. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sinners-set-free-to-serve/ MeRJPNCZrFE Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 Timothy 1:8-20, Pastor Miles teaches that God has entrusted believers with the glorious gospel and empowered them—despite their sin—to be ambassadors of His grace, because Christ's very nature is to save sinners. Paul, the self-described chief of sinners, becomes God's masterpiece displaying mercy as a pattern for those who will believe. Working through 1 Timothy 1:8-20, Pastor Miles teaches that God has entrusted believers with the glorious gospel and empowered them—despite their sin—to be ambassadors of His grace, because Christ's very nature is to save sinners. Paul, the self-described chief of sinners, becomes God's masterpiece displaying mercy as a pattern for those who will believe. Miles DeBenedictis 44:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-10-01-1-timothy-1-12/ 2017-10-01-1-timothy-1-12 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working from 1 Timothy 1:11-20, Pastor Miles teaches that the glorious gospel has been entrusted to believers as a sacred stewardship, that God enables and uses even the chief of sinners as ambassadors, and that the saved become God's masterpiece displaying His mercy and grace to a watching world. Working from 1 Timothy 1:11-20, Pastor Miles teaches that the glorious gospel has been entrusted to believers as a sacred stewardship, that God enables and uses even the chief of sinners as ambassadors, and that the saved become God's masterpiece displaying His mercy and grace to a watching world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-purpose-of-the-commandment/ pdXiqbDwhqU Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Miles explains that Paul charged Timothy to keep the Ephesian church in sound doctrine and away from fables and endless genealogies. The purpose of right doctrine is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith—so the fruit of a church reveals whether its teaching is true. Teaching from 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Miles explains that Paul charged Timothy to keep the Ephesian church in sound doctrine and away from fables and endless genealogies. The purpose of right doctrine is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith—so the fruit of a church reveals whether its teaching is true. Miles DeBenedictis 43:13 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-09-24-1-timothy-1-8/ 2017-09-24-1-timothy-1-8 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Timothy 1:8, Pastor Miles explains that the law of God is good if used lawfully—it was not given to make people good but to convict sinners of their need and point them to the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. He warns against preaching bad law both from the pulpit and through a "fake good life" of accidental Phariseeism. Teaching from 1 Timothy 1:8, Pastor Miles explains that the law of God is good if used lawfully—it was not given to make people good but to convict sinners of their need and point them to the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. He warns against preaching bad law both from the pulpit and through a "fake good life" of accidental Phariseeism. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-09-17-1-timothy-1-3/ 2017-09-17-1-timothy-1-3 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT Paul charges Timothy to remain in Ephesus to guard the church's teaching, leading and teaching sound doctrine while defending against error. The mark of right doctrine is not impressive talk but love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. Paul charges Timothy to remain in Ephesus to guard the church's teaching, leading and teaching sound doctrine while defending against error. The mark of right doctrine is not impressive talk but love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/come-and-see/ yZLSjl8IM84 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from John 1:29-46 on how John the Baptist and the first disciples pointed people to Jesus, and how every believer is called to do the same by simply inviting others to "come and see." Pastor Miles shows that Jesus seeks seekers, knows them fully, and has a plan for everyone who comes to Him. Teaching from John 1:29-46 on how John the Baptist and the first disciples pointed people to Jesus, and how every believer is called to do the same by simply inviting others to "come and see." Pastor Miles shows that Jesus seeks seekers, knows them fully, and has a plan for everyone who comes to Him. Miles DeBenedictis 43:57 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/excellence-in-christian-living/ 7Byr35YW39A Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of the closing exhortations of Hebrews 13, showing how genuine faith in Jesus produces excellence in Christian living. Pastor Miles works through six practical marks of a transformed life: loving others in word and deed, honoring marriage, refusing the love of money, following godly leaders, and offering God acceptable sacrifices of praise and good works. A verse-by-verse study of the closing exhortations of Hebrews 13, showing how genuine faith in Jesus produces excellence in Christian living. Pastor Miles works through six practical marks of a transformed life: loving others in word and deed, honoring marriage, refusing the love of money, following godly leaders, and offering God acceptable sacrifices of praise and good works. Miles DeBenedictis 45:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/hope/ hMwzv-7R4WI Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Hebrews 12, Pastor Miles teaches that hope for a better future—anchored in Christ and the glory of heaven—enables believers to endure present suffering. He argues that suffering is temporary, purposeful, and used by God in His loving discipline to make us more like Christ. Drawing on Hebrews 12, Pastor Miles teaches that hope for a better future—anchored in Christ and the glory of heaven—enables believers to endure present suffering. He argues that suffering is temporary, purposeful, and used by God in His loving discipline to make us more like Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 44:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-08-06-hebrews-11-1/ 2017-08-06-hebrews-11-1 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Hebrews 11, the "hall of faith," drawing eleven truths about faith from the lives of the named and unnamed men and women who trusted the invisible God against all odds. The teaching emphasizes that righteousness comes by faith, not works, and that we are called to endure faithfully like those who came before us. A verse-by-verse walk through Hebrews 11, the "hall of faith," drawing eleven truths about faith from the lives of the named and unnamed men and women who trusted the invisible God against all odds. The teaching emphasizes that righteousness comes by faith, not works, and that we are called to endure faithfully like those who came before us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/maintaining-strength-until-the-end/ fp6HGOjV4R4 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through Hebrews 10:26-39, addressing the centuries-old debate between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in salvation and showing that this passage is a real, conditional warning to believers to maintain their faith until the end. He argues that the choice before us is binary—Christ or judgment—and that a true knowledge of God's just and gracious nature should drive us to press on with confidence toward an eternal reward. Pastor Miles teaches through Hebrews 10:26-39, addressing the centuries-old debate between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in salvation and showing that this passage is a real, conditional warning to believers to maintain their faith until the end. He argues that the choice before us is binary—Christ or judgment—and that a true knowledge of God's just and gracious nature should drive us to press on with confidence toward an eternal reward. Miles DeBenedictis 43:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/therefore/ P7iWy-8a3Xk Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Building on Hebrews' ten-chapter case for the superiority of Jesus, Pastor Miles teaches that the "therefore" of Hebrews 10:19 marks the turn from doctrine to response: because Christ is a better priest who offered a better sacrifice, believers can boldly draw near to God and should respond with growing faith, hope, and love. Building on Hebrews' ten-chapter case for the superiority of Jesus, Pastor Miles teaches that the "therefore" of Hebrews 10:19 marks the turn from doctrine to response: because Christ is a better priest who offered a better sacrifice, believers can boldly draw near to God and should respond with growing faith, hope, and love. Miles DeBenedictis 47:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-better-sacrifice/ kp20ycqLTTc Sun, 09 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 9:16-28 to show why Christ's once-for-all death was necessary, contrasting the repeated, insufficient sacrifices of the Old Covenant with the eternal redemption secured by Jesus' own blood. He argues that the New Covenant—forgiveness of sin and God's law written on the heart—was God's plan from the beginning, providing rest that the law could never give. Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 9:16-28 to show why Christ's once-for-all death was necessary, contrasting the repeated, insufficient sacrifices of the Old Covenant with the eternal redemption secured by Jesus' own blood. He argues that the New Covenant—forgiveness of sin and God's law written on the heart—was God's plan from the beginning, providing rest that the law could never give. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-07-02-hebrews-9-16/ 2017-07-02-hebrews-9-16 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching from Hebrews 9 showing that a covenant requires the death of the one who makes it, and that the old covenant's repeated animal sacrifices could never take away sin. Christ secured an eternal inheritance by offering himself once for all, fulfilling God's plan from the beginning and bringing rest to those who trust him. A verse-by-verse teaching from Hebrews 9 showing that a covenant requires the death of the one who makes it, and that the old covenant's repeated animal sacrifices could never take away sin. Christ secured an eternal inheritance by offering himself once for all, fulfilling God's plan from the beginning and bringing rest to those who trust him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-06-25-hebrews-8-6/ 2017-06-25-hebrews-8-6 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through Hebrews 8:6 and its quotation of Jeremiah 31, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus is the mediator of a far better covenant built on better promises—an unconditional covenant God Himself fulfills. The old covenant exposed Israel's (and our) inability to keep God's law; the new covenant offers forgiveness and eternal life through Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. Working through Hebrews 8:6 and its quotation of Jeremiah 31, Pastor Miles teaches that Jesus is the mediator of a far better covenant built on better promises—an unconditional covenant God Himself fulfills. The old covenant exposed Israel's (and our) inability to keep God's law; the new covenant offers forgiveness and eternal life through Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-06-18-20170618-000000/ 2017-06-18-20170618-000000 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on the two Protestant sacraments—baptism and communion—focusing on what baptism is, how it is practiced, and why believers are baptized. Pastor Miles defines baptism as an outward expression of an inward transformation, grounds it in Scripture, and answers common questions about infant baptism, baptism for the dead, whether baptism is essential for salvation, and "Jesus only" baptism. A teaching on the two Protestant sacraments—baptism and communion—focusing on what baptism is, how it is practiced, and why believers are baptized. Pastor Miles defines baptism as an outward expression of an inward transformation, grounds it in Scripture, and answers common questions about infant baptism, baptism for the dead, whether baptism is essential for salvation, and "Jesus only" baptism. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-06-11-hebrews-7-1/ 2017-06-11-hebrews-7-1 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through Hebrews 7, Pastor Miles argues that the central message is not the mysterious identity of Melchizedek but the supremacy of Jesus as our better high priest after a better priesthood, who offered a better sacrifice once for all. He applies this to show that we have defensible answers to faith questions, that fallen humanity needs a mediator only Jesus can be, and that we must not miss the main point by getting lost in secondary debates. Working through Hebrews 7, Pastor Miles argues that the central message is not the mysterious identity of Melchizedek but the supremacy of Jesus as our better high priest after a better priesthood, who offered a better sacrifice once for all. He applies this to show that we have defensible answers to faith questions, that fallen humanity needs a mediator only Jesus can be, and that we must not miss the main point by getting lost in secondary debates. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-06-04-20170604-000000/ 2017-06-04-20170604-000000 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT Bible teaching — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis Bible teaching — Pastor Miles DeBenedictis Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-05-07-hebrews-6-7/ 2017-05-07-hebrews-6-7 Sun, 07 May 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through one of the difficult "warning" passages in Hebrews 6, Pastor Miles teaches that an unfruitful life ends in judgment, but that genuine faith in God's unchanging promise produces a confident hope that fuels patient perseverance. Our salvation rests not on our works but on Christ's finished work, and that hope produces the fruit of faithfulness. Working through one of the difficult "warning" passages in Hebrews 6, Pastor Miles teaches that an unfruitful life ends in judgment, but that genuine faith in God's unchanging promise produces a confident hope that fuels patient perseverance. Our salvation rests not on our works but on Christ's finished work, and that hope produces the fruit of faithfulness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-04-30-hebrews-5-12/ 2017-04-30-hebrews-5-12 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through Hebrews 5:12–6:6, Pastor Miles teaches that God's goal for His children is spiritual maturity—discernment and obedience—and confronts the difficult warning passage about apostasy, distinguishing between believers who *fall* into sin (and can be restored) and those who *fall away* from trust in Christ altogether. Working through Hebrews 5:12–6:6, Pastor Miles teaches that God's goal for His children is spiritual maturity—discernment and obedience—and confronts the difficult warning passage about apostasy, distinguishing between believers who *fall* into sin (and can be restored) and those who *fall away* from trust in Christ altogether. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-04-16-luke-24-1/ 2017-04-16-luke-24-1 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT A Resurrection Sunday message from Luke 24 showing that the resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal event of human history, the foundation of the Christian faith, and the source of the believer's hope and joy forever. Without it, Christians are pitiful losers; with it, the loser bus becomes a march of victory. A Resurrection Sunday message from Luke 24 showing that the resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal event of human history, the foundation of the Christian faith, and the source of the believer's hope and joy forever. Without it, Christians are pitiful losers; with it, the loser bus becomes a march of victory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jesus-gives-better-rest/ IEWObi4bOi4 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Hebrews 4, Pastor Miles teaches that just as Israel failed to enter God's rest through unbelief and disobedience, believers are warned not to come short of the rest God offers. He argues that the Bible holds both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in tension, urging that genuine saving faith is proven by faithfulness and that true rest is found only by clinging to Jesus. Drawing from Hebrews 4, Pastor Miles teaches that just as Israel failed to enter God's rest through unbelief and disobedience, believers are warned not to come short of the rest God offers. He argues that the Bible holds both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility in tension, urging that genuine saving faith is proven by faithfulness and that true rest is found only by clinging to Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/better-than-moses/ d_rV1iV2hC0 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 3:1–4:11, arguing that Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses because the Son is greater than a servant, and that the book's repeated warnings against an "evil heart of unbelief" exist for a reason—to call Christians to trust Jesus alone and persevere to the end. He addresses the Calvinist-Arminian debate over eternal security, urging believers not to be lulled to sleep by assurance but to take the warnings seriously and pursue those who have drifted from the faith. Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 3:1–4:11, arguing that Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses because the Son is greater than a servant, and that the book's repeated warnings against an "evil heart of unbelief" exist for a reason—to call Christians to trust Jesus alone and persevere to the end. He addresses the Calvinist-Arminian debate over eternal security, urging believers not to be lulled to sleep by assurance but to take the warnings seriously and pursue those who have drifted from the faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/better-than-angels-part-2/ cga8gqVv_Yk Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his study of Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles examines why Jesus—who is better than angels—humbled Himself to become a man, demonstrating that He must be heard and obeyed, that He is crowned with glory to rule all things, and that He came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. Continuing his study of Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles examines why Jesus—who is better than angels—humbled Himself to become a man, demonstrating that He must be heard and obeyed, that He is crowned with glory to rule all things, and that He came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/better-than-angels/ mtswurLnTgQ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Hebrews 1, this teaching establishes that Jesus is supremely better than angels because, as the Son of God, He possesses the very nature of God in human flesh, is the eternal uncreated Creator and King, and receives the worship of angels. The application calls believers to honor the King above His messengers by living lives of justice, mercy, and humility. Drawing from Hebrews 1, this teaching establishes that Jesus is supremely better than angels because, as the Son of God, He possesses the very nature of God in human flesh, is the eternal uncreated Creator and King, and receives the worship of angels. The application calls believers to honor the King above His messengers by living lives of justice, mercy, and humility. Miles DeBenedictis 41:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-04-02-hebrews-4-1/ 2017-04-02-hebrews-4-1 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 4:1 as the continuation of a warning section, urging believers not to disregard hard warnings simply because they prefer the comforting "sweet security" of passages like Romans 8. He argues that both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility are taught in Scripture, that a true rest awaits the people of God, and that this rest is entered by faith that is demonstrated in faithfulness. Pastor Miles teaches Hebrews 4:1 as the continuation of a warning section, urging believers not to disregard hard warnings simply because they prefer the comforting "sweet security" of passages like Romans 8. He argues that both God's sovereignty and man's responsibility are taught in Scripture, that a true rest awaits the people of God, and that this rest is entered by faith that is demonstrated in faithfulness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-26-hebrews-3-1/ 2017-03-26-hebrews-3-1 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Hebrews, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus is better than Moses—worthy of more glory as a Son over His house rather than a servant in it—and examines the book's repeated warnings against departing from Christ through an evil heart of unbelief. Continuing through Hebrews, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus is better than Moses—worthy of more glory as a Son over His house rather than a servant in it—and examines the book's repeated warnings against departing from Christ through an evil heart of unbelief. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-22-course1-class5/ 2017-03-22-course1-class5 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of John 3:1-18, examining Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus about the new birth, the meaning of being "born again," and how Jesus' being "lifted up" (illustrated by Moses' bronze serpent) provides salvation to all who believe. A verse-by-verse study of John 3:1-18, examining Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus about the new birth, the meaning of being "born again," and how Jesus' being "lifted up" (illustrated by Moses' bronze serpent) provides salvation to all who believe. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-19-hebrews-2-1/ 2017-03-19-hebrews-2-1 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles explains why the author's bold claim that "Jesus is better than angels" demands our earnest attention: because Jesus is the eternal uncreated Creator who humbled Himself, will rule all things, and came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. The teaching unfolds five points showing the dire cost of neglecting Christ and the unmatched good news of His saving work. Working through Hebrews 2, Pastor Miles explains why the author's bold claim that "Jesus is better than angels" demands our earnest attention: because Jesus is the eternal uncreated Creator who humbled Himself, will rule all things, and came to free us from the fear of death and the bondage of sin. The teaching unfolds five points showing the dire cost of neglecting Christ and the unmatched good news of His saving work. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-15-course1-class4/ 2017-03-15-course1-class4 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT Working through Mark 7:1–23, this teaching contrasts the Pharisees' view of authority, purity, worship, and moral goodness with Jesus' teaching, showing that defilement comes from the human heart rather than external things. It establishes humanity's universal sinful condition and the resulting need for a 100% clean heart that no religious observance or good deed can provide—setting up the answer to come in the next session. Working through Mark 7:1–23, this teaching contrasts the Pharisees' view of authority, purity, worship, and moral goodness with Jesus' teaching, showing that defilement comes from the human heart rather than external things. It establishes humanity's universal sinful condition and the resulting need for a 100% clean heart that no religious observance or good deed can provide—setting up the answer to come in the next session. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-12-hebrews-1-4/ 2017-03-12-hebrews-1-4 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT Opening Hebrews 1, Pastor Miles shows why the author immediately argues that Jesus is superior to angels: because Jesus is not merely a man but the eternal Son of God, worshiped by angels and enthroned as King. The teaching closes with the call to honor the King above His messengers by living justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly. Opening Hebrews 1, Pastor Miles shows why the author immediately argues that Jesus is superior to angels: because Jesus is not merely a man but the eternal Son of God, worshiped by angels and enthroned as King. The teaching closes with the call to honor the King above His messengers by living justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-08-course1-class3/ 2017-03-08-course1-class3 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Mark 2:1-12, the healing of the paralytic, showing that Jesus addressed the man's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while revealing His divine authority to forgive sins. The teaching unpacks how a holy God can justly forgive sinners only through Christ's substitutionary death, and closes with a discussion of suffering, salvation, and the Calvinist/Arminian debate. A verse-by-verse study of Mark 2:1-12, the healing of the paralytic, showing that Jesus addressed the man's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while revealing His divine authority to forgive sins. The teaching unpacks how a holy God can justly forgive sinners only through Christ's substitutionary death, and closes with a discussion of suffering, salvation, and the Calvinist/Arminian debate. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-03-05-hebrews-1-1/ 2017-03-05-hebrews-1-1 Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMT An exposition of Hebrews 1:1-3 arguing that while God has spoken through creation, conscience, the law, and the prophets, these can be misinterpreted—so He has now spoken finally and perfectly through His Son, Jesus, the ultimate revelation, owner and sustainer of all things, who dealt fully with sin and now sits enthroned in glory. An exposition of Hebrews 1:1-3 arguing that while God has spoken through creation, conscience, the law, and the prophets, these can be misinterpreted—so He has now spoken finally and perfectly through His Son, Jesus, the ultimate revelation, owner and sustainer of all things, who dealt fully with sin and now sits enthroned in glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-02-26-hebrews-1-1/ 2017-02-26-hebrews-1-1 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT A largely academic introduction to a verse-by-verse study of Hebrews, examining the question of who wrote the book. Through internal evidence, Pastor Miles argues that Hebrews 1:1–13:21 was written by Timothy under the endorsement of Paul, who added the closing 62 words (13:22–25). A largely academic introduction to a verse-by-verse study of Hebrews, examining the question of who wrote the book. Through internal evidence, Pastor Miles argues that Hebrews 1:1–13:21 was written by Timothy under the endorsement of Paul, who added the closing 62 words (13:22–25). Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-02-19-hebrews-10-1/ 2017-02-19-hebrews-10-1 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the biblical story from Abraham through Moses to Christ, Pastor Miles shows that though Scripture contains two covenants, it tells one consistent story in which the old covenant exposes humanity's need for the new covenant fulfilled in Jesus. Introducing the book of Hebrews, he demonstrates that the law's repeated sacrifices were only a shadow pointing to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. Tracing the biblical story from Abraham through Moses to Christ, Pastor Miles shows that though Scripture contains two covenants, it tells one consistent story in which the old covenant exposes humanity's need for the new covenant fulfilled in Jesus. Introducing the book of Hebrews, he demonstrates that the law's repeated sacrifices were only a shadow pointing to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-02-12-hebrews-1-1/ 2017-02-12-hebrews-1-1 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT A study of Hebrews 1:1 that identifies "the fathers" and "the prophets" through whom God spoke, showing that the patriarchs of Israel were the first followers of God by faith and, by extension, the fathers of all who believe in Jesus. The teaching traces how the fathers and prophets faithfully anticipated God's promised blessing, which is fulfilled in Christ, and invites hearers to become children of Abraham by faith. A study of Hebrews 1:1 that identifies "the fathers" and "the prophets" through whom God spoke, showing that the patriarchs of Israel were the first followers of God by faith and, by extension, the fathers of all who believe in Jesus. The teaching traces how the fathers and prophets faithfully anticipated God's promised blessing, which is fulfilled in Christ, and invites hearers to become children of Abraham by faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-02-05-hebrews-1-1/ 2017-02-05-hebrews-1-1 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT Introducing a study through the book of Hebrews, Pastor Miles lays the groundwork by explaining the relationship between the Old and New Covenants and showing how God, the Creator, speaks to His creation through three forms of revelation—general, special, and personal—culminating in the personal revelation of Jesus Christ. The central theme of Hebrews is that Jesus is better than everything. Introducing a study through the book of Hebrews, Pastor Miles lays the groundwork by explaining the relationship between the Old and New Covenants and showing how God, the Creator, speaks to His creation through three forms of revelation—general, special, and personal—culminating in the personal revelation of Jesus Christ. The central theme of Hebrews is that Jesus is better than everything. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-01-29-1-peter-3-8/ 2017-01-29-1-peter-3-8 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT A guest teaching from 1 Peter 3:8-15 walking through roughly a dozen challenges that equip believers to be prepared witnesses and a healthy church, emphasizing harmony, compassion, blessing one's enemies, prayer, and always being ready to give a defense for the hope within us. A guest teaching from 1 Peter 3:8-15 walking through roughly a dozen challenges that equip believers to be prepared witnesses and a healthy church, emphasizing harmony, compassion, blessing one's enemies, prayer, and always being ready to give a defense for the hope within us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-01-15-john-10-10/ 2017-01-15-john-10-10 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Jesus' promise of abundant life in John 10:10, this teaching argues that humans were created for connection, that sin destroyed it, and that Jesus came to restore it through the church. It calls believers to experience real life-giving community by joining or hosting a connect group. Drawing on Jesus' promise of abundant life in John 10:10, this teaching argues that humans were created for connection, that sin destroyed it, and that Jesus came to restore it through the church. It calls believers to experience real life-giving community by joining or hosting a connect group. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-01-08-john-10-10/ 2017-01-08-john-10-10 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on John 10:10, this teaching argues that every person longs for a rich and satisfying life, but the world cannot ultimately satisfy because sin broke the communion with God and community with one another that we were created to enjoy. Jesus came into the world for a purpose: to restore that broken connection and bring abundant life. Drawing on John 10:10, this teaching argues that every person longs for a rich and satisfying life, but the world cannot ultimately satisfy because sin broke the communion with God and community with one another that we were created to enjoy. Jesus came into the world for a purpose: to restore that broken connection and bring abundant life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2017-01-01-proverbs-3-1/ 2017-01-01-proverbs-3-1 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT On the first day of 2017, Pastor Miles draws ten "resolutions" from the wise man Solomon in Proverbs 3, presenting them as God's wisdom for a long, satisfying life that far surpasses typical New Year's resolutions. The teaching closes with communion, remembering the broken body and shed blood of Jesus that established the new covenant. On the first day of 2017, Pastor Miles draws ten "resolutions" from the wise man Solomon in Proverbs 3, presenting them as God's wisdom for a long, satisfying life that far surpasses typical New Year's resolutions. The teaching closes with communion, remembering the broken body and shed blood of Jesus that established the new covenant. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-12-25-matthew-2-1/ 2016-12-25-matthew-2-1 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT On a rare Christmas-morning Sunday, Pastor Miles closes the "We Give" series by exploring why Christians give gifts on December 25th, tracing the holiday's roots and the gifts brought to Jesus by the wise men in Matthew 2. He encourages believers to redeem the cultural Christmas by giving gifts "in Jesus' name," which honors Jesus, expresses love, extends grace, and will one day be rewarded. On a rare Christmas-morning Sunday, Pastor Miles closes the "We Give" series by exploring why Christians give gifts on December 25th, tracing the holiday's roots and the gifts brought to Jesus by the wise men in Matthew 2. He encourages believers to redeem the cultural Christmas by giving gifts "in Jesus' name," which honors Jesus, expresses love, extends grace, and will one day be rewarded. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-12-18-matthew-18-21/ 2016-12-18-matthew-18-21 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Peter's question about forgiveness and Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, this teaching argues that Christians are called to "extreme forgiveness" because they have themselves received the extreme, debt-canceling forgiveness of God in Christ. It addresses the tension between our God-given desire for justice and Christ's command to forgive, offering practical guidance for forgiving even repeated wrongs. Drawing on Peter's question about forgiveness and Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, this teaching argues that Christians are called to "extreme forgiveness" because they have themselves received the extreme, debt-canceling forgiveness of God in Christ. It addresses the tension between our God-given desire for justice and Christ's command to forgive, offering practical guidance for forgiving even repeated wrongs. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-12-11-mark-10-45/ 2016-12-11-mark-10-45 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT Built around Mark 10:45 and a communion service during the Christmas season, this teaching shows that God's love compelled Him to give His Son as a ransom, and that His sacrificial gift should compel believers to respond by sacrificially giving their time, talents, and treasure in worship and stewardship. Built around Mark 10:45 and a communion service during the Christmas season, this teaching shows that God's love compelled Him to give His Son as a ransom, and that His sacrificial gift should compel believers to respond by sacrificially giving their time, talents, and treasure in worship and stewardship. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-12-04-john-14-1/ 2016-12-04-john-14-1 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on John 14:1, Pastor Miles teaches that faith in the living, risen Jesus dispels fear, the hope of heaven brings comfort, and the gospel gives us the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and the promise of Christ's return. Because we have been comforted by God, we are called to give that same comfort of the gospel to a troubled, broken world. Drawing on John 14:1, Pastor Miles teaches that faith in the living, risen Jesus dispels fear, the hope of heaven brings comfort, and the gospel gives us the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and the promise of Christ's return. Because we have been comforted by God, we are called to give that same comfort of the gospel to a troubled, broken world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-11-27-luke-10-25/ 2016-11-27-luke-10-25 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT Through the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Pastor Miles shows that love is the focus of God's law and that genuine religion must move beyond head knowledge to heartfelt compassion, compelling believers to show mercy to others regardless of creed or culture. He challenges listeners that piety without pity is of little value, and that true religion both gives thanks and gives mercy. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), Pastor Miles shows that love is the focus of God's law and that genuine religion must move beyond head knowledge to heartfelt compassion, compelling believers to show mercy to others regardless of creed or culture. He challenges listeners that piety without pity is of little value, and that true religion both gives thanks and gives mercy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-time-for-reformation/ tJI2aFFIQIQ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the history of the Protestant Reformation and the prophet Isaiah, Pastor Miles argues that the political chaos and moral confusion of our day reveal a deeper theological problem, and that the answer is not political activism but an unashamed return to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Just as Paul preached the gospel into a corrupt Roman world, the church today needs a theological renewal that brings about true reformation. Drawing on the history of the Protestant Reformation and the prophet Isaiah, Pastor Miles argues that the political chaos and moral confusion of our day reveal a deeper theological problem, and that the answer is not political activism but an unashamed return to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Just as Paul preached the gospel into a corrupt Roman world, the church today needs a theological renewal that brings about true reformation. Miles DeBenedictis 45:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-10-30-romans-1-16/ 2016-10-30-romans-1-16 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the history of the Protestant Reformation and the prophet Isaiah, Pastor Miles argues that America's political divisions reveal a deeper theological problem, and that what the nation truly needs is not a political savior but a gospel-driven theological renewal. From Romans 1:16, he calls believers to be unashamed of the gospel because it alone is the power of God to salvation. Drawing on the history of the Protestant Reformation and the prophet Isaiah, Pastor Miles argues that America's political divisions reveal a deeper theological problem, and that what the nation truly needs is not a political savior but a gospel-driven theological renewal. From Romans 1:16, he calls believers to be unashamed of the gospel because it alone is the power of God to salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-10-23-matthew-26-6/ 2016-10-23-matthew-26-6 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT A study of Matthew 26:6-9 and the surrounding passage, teaching that Mary's anointing of Jesus models true worship—a sacrificial, intentional, free-will offering of tangible value that reveals the heart and transforms the worshiper. The teaching contrasts Mary's lavish devotion with Judas's betrayal, showing that worship is the central battle of the human heart. A study of Matthew 26:6-9 and the surrounding passage, teaching that Mary's anointing of Jesus models true worship—a sacrificial, intentional, free-will offering of tangible value that reveals the heart and transforms the worshiper. The teaching contrasts Mary's lavish devotion with Judas's betrayal, showing that worship is the central battle of the human heart. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-10-16-luke-14-34/ 2016-10-16-luke-14-34 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT Beginning with Jesus' words about salt in Luke 14:34, this teaching explores what it means for believers to be the salt of the earth—useful only when dispersed into the lives of others—and then moves through the parables of Luke 15 (the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son) to show that our value comes from our position as children of God, not from our performance. Beginning with Jesus' words about salt in Luke 14:34, this teaching explores what it means for believers to be the salt of the earth—useful only when dispersed into the lives of others—and then moves through the parables of Luke 15 (the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son) to show that our value comes from our position as children of God, not from our performance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-10-02-2-peter-3-10/ 2016-10-02-2-peter-3-10 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMT Working through 2 Peter 3:10-18, Pastor Miles teaches that the world as we know it will end suddenly in the day of the Lord—a day of wrath for the wicked but not for those in Christ. Because God has promised a glorious new heaven and new earth, believers should make every effort to pursue holiness and share the gospel while the Lord patiently delays. Working through 2 Peter 3:10-18, Pastor Miles teaches that the world as we know it will end suddenly in the day of the Lord—a day of wrath for the wicked but not for those in Christ. Because God has promised a glorious new heaven and new earth, believers should make every effort to pursue holiness and share the gospel while the Lord patiently delays. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/rooted-9-remember/ UJBGNl3Og7c Sun, 25 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Peter 3, Pastor Miles explains Peter's final exhortation to a church facing "rough road ahead" — false teachers and scoffers who mock the promise of Christ's return. The teaching urges believers to be mindful of Scripture, to remember that God's apparent delay flows from His grace, and that the day of judgment will surely come, calling all to be found ready in Christ. Drawing from 2 Peter 3, Pastor Miles explains Peter's final exhortation to a church facing "rough road ahead" — false teachers and scoffers who mock the promise of Christ's return. The teaching urges believers to be mindful of Scripture, to remember that God's apparent delay flows from His grace, and that the day of judgment will surely come, calling all to be found ready in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 44:19 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/rooted-8-be-on-guard/ PcyEH8ZrqKM Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT In this teaching on 2 Peter 2:9-22, Pastor Miles examines the sobering reality of God's coming judgment upon false teachers who creep into the church with destructive heresies. He warns that such teachers preach an empty but attractive message promising freedom to sin under grace, and calls believers to be on guard by growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ through the systematic study of Scripture. In this teaching on 2 Peter 2:9-22, Pastor Miles examines the sobering reality of God's coming judgment upon false teachers who creep into the church with destructive heresies. He warns that such teachers preach an empty but attractive message promising freedom to sin under grace, and calls believers to be on guard by growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ through the systematic study of Scripture. Miles DeBenedictis 44:26 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-09-11-2-peter-2-1/ 2016-09-11-2-peter-2-1 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 2 Peter 2:1-10, Pastor Miles shows that false teachers deny the lordship of Christ and the necessity and sufficiency of His death, leading to destruction. Yet God, though relentlessly committed to justice, is merciful and gracious—making it foolish to test the limits of that grace by rejecting Christ. Teaching from 2 Peter 2:1-10, Pastor Miles shows that false teachers deny the lordship of Christ and the necessity and sufficiency of His death, leading to destruction. Yet God, though relentlessly committed to justice, is merciful and gracious—making it foolish to test the limits of that grace by rejecting Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-09-04-2-peter-1-19/ 2016-09-04-2-peter-1-19 Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the example of Jeremiah and the false prophets of Israel, Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 2:1-3 that false teachers are assured, come in secretly, and bring destructive heresies that deny the lordship and redemptive work of Christ. He urges believers to be Bereans who test all teaching by Scripture, warns that following false teaching fouls the church's witness, and exposes covetousness as its root, closing with communion. Drawing on the example of Jeremiah and the false prophets of Israel, Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 2:1-3 that false teachers are assured, come in secretly, and bring destructive heresies that deny the lordship and redemptive work of Christ. He urges believers to be Bereans who test all teaching by Scripture, warns that following false teaching fouls the church's witness, and exposes covetousness as its root, closing with communion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-08-28-2-peter-1-15/ 2016-08-28-2-peter-1-15 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Psalm 19, this teaching contrasts atheism with the testimony of creation, showing that general revelation proves God exists, is intelligent, and is powerful—leaving man without excuse—while special revelation (Scripture) tells us who God is and what He wants. The message closes with a celebration of Bible translation among the Palawano people through missionaries Bill and Donna Davis. Drawing on Psalm 19, this teaching contrasts atheism with the testimony of creation, showing that general revelation proves God exists, is intelligent, and is powerful—leaving man without excuse—while special revelation (Scripture) tells us who God is and what He wants. The message closes with a celebration of Bible translation among the Palawano people through missionaries Bill and Donna Davis. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-08-21-2-peter-1-15/ 2016-08-21-2-peter-1-15 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 1:15-21 that the Bible is the essential foundation of Christian faith, written by eyewitnesses of Jesus's majesty and confirmed by fulfilled prophecy. He urges believers to abide deeply in Scripture and to await with confidence the second coming of the living, glorious Lord. Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 1:15-21 that the Bible is the essential foundation of Christian faith, written by eyewitnesses of Jesus's majesty and confirmed by fulfilled prophecy. He urges believers to abide deeply in Scripture and to await with confidence the second coming of the living, glorious Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-08-14-2-peter-1-5/ 2016-08-14-2-peter-1-5 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT Building on 2 Peter 1:5, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation in Christ is the starting block, not the finish line, and that believers must give all diligence to add to their faith a progressive chain of qualities—virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Because God has already given everything needed for life and godliness, faith in God must grow into faithfulness toward God, which always produces fruitfulness. Building on 2 Peter 1:5, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation in Christ is the starting block, not the finish line, and that believers must give all diligence to add to their faith a progressive chain of qualities—virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Because God has already given everything needed for life and godliness, faith in God must grow into faithfulness toward God, which always produces fruitfulness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-08-07-2-peter-1-1/ 2016-08-07-2-peter-1-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMT Opening his study of 2 Peter, Pastor Miles introduces the apostle Peter and unfolds 2 Peter 1:1–4, showing that saving faith is a God-given seed that, rooted in the righteousness of Jesus, contains everything needed for grace, peace, godliness, and the exceedingly great and precious promises of eternal salvation. Opening his study of 2 Peter, Pastor Miles introduces the apostle Peter and unfolds 2 Peter 1:1–4, showing that saving faith is a God-given seed that, rooted in the righteousness of Jesus, contains everything needed for grace, peace, godliness, and the exceedingly great and precious promises of eternal salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/rooted-1-the-unseen-essential/ nbazzKuMIR4 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series in 2 Peter called "Rooted," Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 1:12 that spiritual growth comes not through novelty but through faithful reminders of essential truths. Using the imagery of roots — unseen but essential — he shows that fruitful Christians must be deeply, lastingly planted and interconnected with the body of Christ. Opening a new series in 2 Peter called "Rooted," Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Peter 1:12 that spiritual growth comes not through novelty but through faithful reminders of essential truths. Using the imagery of roots — unseen but essential — he shows that fruitful Christians must be deeply, lastingly planted and interconnected with the body of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-07-24-john-4-1/ 2016-07-24-john-4-1 Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT Through the account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, this teaching shows that every person carries a God-made void only Christ's living water can fill, and calls believers to set aside prejudice, reach the spiritually thirsty, and recover the joy of their salvation. Through the account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, this teaching shows that every person carries a God-made void only Christ's living water can fill, and calls believers to set aside prejudice, reach the spiritually thirsty, and recover the joy of their salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jude-pt-4-the-last-word/ vYYcqfD_p6k Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT In response to a week of national division and violence, Pastor Miles grounds Christians in the gospel of reconciliation before continuing through Jude's closing call to action. The teaching examines how false teachers display a false spirituality, why believers should not be shocked by wolves in the church, and how we are to contend for the faith—grounded in faith, fervent in spirit, steadfast in love, abundant in mercy, and discerning toward those who need either compassion or fearful rescue. In response to a week of national division and violence, Pastor Miles grounds Christians in the gospel of reconciliation before continuing through Jude's closing call to action. The teaching examines how false teachers display a false spirituality, why believers should not be shocked by wolves in the church, and how we are to contend for the faith—grounded in faith, fervent in spirit, steadfast in love, abundant in mercy, and discerning toward those who need either compassion or fearful rescue. Miles DeBenedictis 44:24 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-07-17-1-corinthians-12-12/ 2016-07-17-1-corinthians-12-12 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT Using both the human body and the workings of the heart as extended illustrations, this teaching on 1 Corinthians 12:12 shows that believers are one body in Christ, each with a vital role, called to gather, encourage, and sharpen one another while avoiding the division God hates. It concludes by linking the unity of the body to the communion table. Using both the human body and the workings of the heart as extended illustrations, this teaching on 1 Corinthians 12:12 shows that believers are one body in Christ, each with a vital role, called to gather, encourage, and sharpen one another while avoiding the division God hates. It concludes by linking the unity of the body to the communion table. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jude-pt-2-be-wise-as-a-serpent/ 5bq3vLMLviM Sat, 02 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMT Working through Jude 1:5-11, Pastor Miles examines how God's mercy and grace coexist with His perfect justice, using Jude's three Old Testament examples (Israel in the wilderness, fallen angels, Sodom and Gomorrah) to show that God will impartially judge unrepentant sin, even among His own people. He applies this to the church's call to "contend earnestly for the faith" by dealing decisively—but always under God's authority—with false teachers who creep in like a spiritual cancer. Working through Jude 1:5-11, Pastor Miles examines how God's mercy and grace coexist with His perfect justice, using Jude's three Old Testament examples (Israel in the wilderness, fallen angels, Sodom and Gomorrah) to show that God will impartially judge unrepentant sin, even among His own people. He applies this to the church's call to "contend earnestly for the faith" by dealing decisively—but always under God's authority—with false teachers who creep in like a spiritual cancer. Miles DeBenedictis 50:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/jude-pt-1-be-a-contender/ 3-hAKORluzg Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series in the book of Jude, Pastor Miles examines Jude's salutation (verses 1-4), showing that believers are called, sanctified, and preserved by God's grace alone, and are therefore summoned to contend earnestly for the faith against false teaching that arises from within the church. Opening a new series in the book of Jude, Pastor Miles examines Jude's salutation (verses 1-4), showing that believers are called, sanctified, and preserved by God's grace alone, and are therefore summoned to contend earnestly for the faith against false teaching that arises from within the church. Miles DeBenedictis 50:21 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-16-a-final-exhortation/ yBp0YhyHrFk Sun, 19 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT In the closing exhortation of 1 Peter 5, Peter calls believers to humility, submission to leaders, sober vigilance against the devil, and trust in God's sufficient grace, all as part of the difficult but essential process of sanctification. Pastor Miles frames these as "keys of the kingdom" for citizens of heaven who must be refined into the people God envisions them to be. In the closing exhortation of 1 Peter 5, Peter calls believers to humility, submission to leaders, sober vigilance against the devil, and trust in God's sufficient grace, all as part of the difficult but essential process of sanctification. Pastor Miles frames these as "keys of the kingdom" for citizens of heaven who must be refined into the people God envisions them to be. Miles DeBenedictis 43:28 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-06-05-1-peter-5-5/ 2016-06-05-1-peter-5-5 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMT Concluding his series in 1 Peter, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Peter 5:5-11 on the kingdom values of submission, humility, and vigilance against the devil, urging believers to humble themselves, respect God-ordained leadership, and resist evil while trusting in God's sufficient grace through sanctification. Concluding his series in 1 Peter, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Peter 5:5-11 on the kingdom values of submission, humility, and vigilance against the devil, urging believers to humble themselves, respect God-ordained leadership, and resist evil while trusting in God's sufficient grace through sanctification. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-15-an-exhortation-to-elders/ kgQAt4ZI_WU Tue, 31 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Miles unpacks Peter's exhortation to elders, showing that biblical leadership is servant leadership marked by humility, love, and stewardship rather than lordship. He closes by ordaining and praying over Nick Burt, a faithful longtime servant of the church. Teaching through 1 Peter 5:1-4, Pastor Miles unpacks Peter's exhortation to elders, showing that biblical leadership is servant leadership marked by humility, love, and stewardship rather than lordship. He closes by ordaining and praying over Nick Burt, a faithful longtime servant of the church. Miles DeBenedictis 43:49 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-05-22-1-peter-4-12/ 2016-05-22-1-peter-4-12 Sun, 22 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Peter 4:12-19, Pastor Miles teaches that trials are normal for the Christian, not strange, and that abnormal suffering endured for the name of Christ proves God's faithfulness, refines ours, and partners us with Christ in both His suffering and His glory. He distinguishes normal suffering (common to all in a fallen world) from abnormal, supernatural suffering experienced by believers who promote God's glory in a hostile world. Drawing from 1 Peter 4:12-19, Pastor Miles teaches that trials are normal for the Christian, not strange, and that abnormal suffering endured for the name of Christ proves God's faithfulness, refines ours, and partners us with Christ in both His suffering and His glory. He distinguishes normal suffering (common to all in a fallen world) from abnormal, supernatural suffering experienced by believers who promote God's glory in a hostile world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-05-15-1-peter-4-7/ 2016-05-15-1-peter-4-7 Sun, 15 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on 1 Peter 4:7-11 that begins with five points most Protestants agree on about the end of all things, then pivots to Peter's "therefore"—how belief in Christ's return should reshape our living through prayer, love, hospitality, faithful stewardship, and lives lived for God's glory. A teaching on 1 Peter 4:7-11 that begins with five points most Protestants agree on about the end of all things, then pivots to Peter's "therefore"—how belief in Christ's return should reshape our living through prayer, love, hospitality, faithful stewardship, and lives lived for God's glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-05-08-1-peter-4-1/ 2016-05-08-1-peter-4-1 Sun, 08 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 Peter 4:1, Pastor Miles teaches that because Christ suffered unjustly for us, believers must arm their minds with His mindset—seeing suffering for righteousness' sake as a tool God uses to sanctify, redeem wasted time, and ultimately reward us in eternity. Such a transformed life baffles and convicts unbelievers, but the believer can leave his case with God, the righteous Judge. Working through 1 Peter 4:1, Pastor Miles teaches that because Christ suffered unjustly for us, believers must arm their minds with His mindset—seeing suffering for righteousness' sake as a tool God uses to sanctify, redeem wasted time, and ultimately reward us in eternity. Such a transformed life baffles and convicts unbelievers, but the believer can leave his case with God, the righteous Judge. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-04-24-1-peter-3-18/ 2016-04-24-1-peter-3-18 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his "Keys of the Kingdom" series in 1 Peter, Pastor Miles teaches that God willed Christ's unjust suffering for the purpose of our salvation, and that Christ's victory means the suffering and even death of his followers is temporary and not to be feared. He works through the notoriously difficult passage of Christ preaching to the spirits in prison and the statement that "baptism saves us," concluding both ultimately point to the saving power of Christ's death and resurrection. Continuing his "Keys of the Kingdom" series in 1 Peter, Pastor Miles teaches that God willed Christ's unjust suffering for the purpose of our salvation, and that Christ's victory means the suffering and even death of his followers is temporary and not to be feared. He works through the notoriously difficult passage of Christ preaching to the spirits in prison and the statement that "baptism saves us," concluding both ultimately point to the saving power of Christ's death and resurrection. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-10-defend-yourself/ sU8GaChNWlU Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT Working through 1 Peter 3:13-16, Pastor Miles confronts our deep fear that submission and meekness will lead to harm, showing that Christians are all but guaranteed suffering yet are called to fix their hearts on Christ and the hope of eternity. Because Christ's suffering secured our salvation, a believer can face persecution with a peace that confounds the world and opens the door to share the gospel. Working through 1 Peter 3:13-16, Pastor Miles confronts our deep fear that submission and meekness will lead to harm, showing that Christians are all but guaranteed suffering yet are called to fix their hearts on Christ and the hope of eternity. Because Christ's suffering secured our salvation, a believer can face persecution with a peace that confounds the world and opens the door to share the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis 48:50 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-9-seek-peace-and-pursue-it/ P9Zv3OcOYqw Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Peter 3:8-12, this Resurrection Sunday teaching calls Christians to seek and pursue peace (Hebrew *shalom*) by reflecting the compassion, mercy, and grace of the Prince of Peace. Because Christ extended grace to us who reviled Him, we are called to repay evil with blessing and to do good, with the promise of greater reward in eternity. Drawing on 1 Peter 3:8-12, this Resurrection Sunday teaching calls Christians to seek and pursue peace (Hebrew *shalom*) by reflecting the compassion, mercy, and grace of the Prince of Peace. Because Christ extended grace to us who reviled Him, we are called to repay evil with blessing and to do good, with the promise of greater reward in eternity. Miles DeBenedictis 47:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-8-wives-submit/ 5blJTolzFVk Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches 1 Peter 3:1-7 on submission within marriage, defending the biblical call for Christian wives to honor and respect their husbands against modern objections while grounding it in the equality of men and women. He shows that submission is a form of worship and a witness, then turns to husbands, who must dwell with their wives with understanding, honor, and respect as equal heirs of grace. Pastor Miles teaches 1 Peter 3:1-7 on submission within marriage, defending the biblical call for Christian wives to honor and respect their husbands against modern objections while grounding it in the equality of men and women. He shows that submission is a form of worship and a witness, then turns to husbands, who must dwell with their wives with understanding, honor, and respect as equal heirs of grace. Miles DeBenedictis 49:56 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-6-the-s-word/ 3wciKAzflgw Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT From 1 Peter 2:11-17, Pastor Miles teaches that Christians—citizens of another realm—are called to submit to every human governing authority, even corrupt ones, because all earthly power is ordained by God for His sovereign purposes. This submission, far from being weakness, is a witness to God's ultimate authority and requires an internal war against ungodly desires like anger, malice, and bitterness. From 1 Peter 2:11-17, Pastor Miles teaches that Christians—citizens of another realm—are called to submit to every human governing authority, even corrupt ones, because all earthly power is ordained by God for His sovereign purposes. This submission, far from being weakness, is a witness to God's ultimate authority and requires an internal war against ungodly desires like anger, malice, and bitterness. Miles DeBenedictis 43:48 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-7-the-suffering-of-submission/ AfrkgaPxPA0 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi and his rebuke by Jesus, this teaching from 1 Peter 2:18-25 calls believers to submit to authority—even harsh employers—because submission to earthly authority reveals the degree of our submission to God. Christ's unjust suffering becomes the example and ethic we are called to follow, with the promise of eternal reward. Drawing on Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi and his rebuke by Jesus, this teaching from 1 Peter 2:18-25 calls believers to submit to authority—even harsh employers—because submission to earthly authority reveals the degree of our submission to God. Christ's unjust suffering becomes the example and ethic we are called to follow, with the promise of eternal reward. Miles DeBenedictis 45:46 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-5-the-chosen-rejected/ OsiwyXvD8Xk Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the Old Testament "stone" imagery into the New Testament, this teaching from 1 Peter 2 shows that the stone is Jesus Christ—rejected by men but chosen by God—who is the only foundation of the church and the only way to taste God's grace. Believers, made into living stones, are built into a holy priesthood whose acceptable service is to proclaim the praises of God who called them out of darkness. Tracing the Old Testament "stone" imagery into the New Testament, this teaching from 1 Peter 2 shows that the stone is Jesus Christ—rejected by men but chosen by God—who is the only foundation of the church and the only way to taste God's grace. Believers, made into living stones, are built into a holy priesthood whose acceptable service is to proclaim the praises of God who called them out of darkness. Miles DeBenedictis 49:10 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-3-tried-tested-still-trusting/ iwmtdPZieUQ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Peter 1:6-16, Pastor Miles teaches that joy in the midst of trials and persecution for Christ's sake is possible because Christians look beyond present suffering to a coming, indescribable salvation. God allows such trials to prove and purify believers' faith, producing holiness and culminating in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Peter 1:6-16, Pastor Miles teaches that joy in the midst of trials and persecution for Christ's sake is possible because Christians look beyond present suffering to a coming, indescribable salvation. God allows such trials to prove and purify believers' faith, producing holiness and culminating in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 45:17 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-2-grounds-for-faithfulness/ ApVIMMVkZQ8 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Miles examines how believers maintain faithfulness amid opposition, tracing Peter's life and the early church's persecution to show that faithfulness—not giftedness—is what God requires. He grounds that faithfulness in God's electing mercy, the living hope of the resurrection, and an incorruptible inheritance kept by the power of God. Drawing from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Miles examines how believers maintain faithfulness amid opposition, tracing Peter's life and the early church's persecution to show that faithfulness—not giftedness—is what God requires. He grounds that faithfulness in God's electing mercy, the living hope of the resurrection, and an incorruptible inheritance kept by the power of God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/keys-of-the-kingdom-1-cost-benefit-analysis/ ZUdh9-tdMD4 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT Using Jesus' seaside conversation with Peter in John 21, Pastor Miles shows how an encounter with the risen Jesus transformed a fearful denier into a faithful martyr, and applies this to believers facing increasing opposition in 21st-century America as he introduces a new series in 1 Peter. Using Jesus' seaside conversation with Peter in John 21, Pastor Miles shows how an encounter with the risen Jesus transformed a fearful denier into a faithful martyr, and applies this to believers facing increasing opposition in 21st-century America as he introduces a new series in 1 Peter. Miles DeBenedictis 48:12 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-02-14-1-peter-1-6/ 2016-02-14-1-peter-1-6 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Peter 1:6 and its surrounding verses, this teaching contrasts the political "better future" every candidate promises with Jesus's call to follow Him through suffering toward an eternal salvation. Pastor Miles shows that the hope of heaven makes joy in trials possible, that God uses trials to prove and purify our faith, and that faithful endurance will be rewarded with praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Peter 1:6 and its surrounding verses, this teaching contrasts the political "better future" every candidate promises with Jesus's call to follow Him through suffering toward an eternal salvation. Pastor Miles shows that the hope of heaven makes joy in trials possible, that God uses trials to prove and purify our faith, and that faithful endurance will be rewarded with praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-one-another/ 5FEbjosvo7E Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the creation account in Genesis 2, this teaching shows that God never intended us to live in isolation; sin destroyed the oneness God created, but Jesus destroyed sin to restore community, which now finds its expression in the church. Pastor Miles outlines six practical ways believers grow in connection with one another at Cross Connection. Drawing from the creation account in Genesis 2, this teaching shows that God never intended us to live in isolation; sin destroyed the oneness God created, but Jesus destroyed sin to restore community, which now finds its expression in the church. Pastor Miles outlines six practical ways believers grow in connection with one another at Cross Connection. Miles DeBenedictis 48:53 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/joy/ lBieELMCCmo Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas teaching tracing the biblical story of joy from creation through the fall, the prophets' promises, and the advent of Christ, showing that Jesus came to bring "good tidings of great joy for all people." The church is called to experience, express, and extend that joy to a misery-filled world. A Christmas teaching tracing the biblical story of joy from creation through the fall, the prophets' promises, and the advent of Christ, showing that Jesus came to bring "good tidings of great joy for all people." The church is called to experience, express, and extend that joy to a misery-filled world. Miles DeBenedictis 34:53 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2016-01-03-ephesians-1-14/ 2016-01-03-ephesians-1-14 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT Opening a three-part series on the church's vision—"life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus"—Pastor Miles traces from Genesis how humanity was created for communion with God and community with each other, how sin brought disconnection, and how Jesus came to restore the broken connection so we can experience the abundant life. Opening a three-part series on the church's vision—"life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus"—Pastor Miles traces from Genesis how humanity was created for communion with God and community with each other, how sin brought disconnection, and how Jesus came to restore the broken connection so we can experience the abundant life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-12-27-jonah-43-18/ 2015-12-27-jonah-43-18 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT A year-end message reflecting on the marvelous things God did through the church in 2015, then turning to Isaiah 43:18-19 to challenge believers not to get stuck in past failures or past victories but to be ready for a fresh work from the God of the impossible in 2016. A year-end message reflecting on the marvelous things God did through the church in 2015, then turning to Isaiah 43:18-19 to challenge believers not to get stuck in past failures or past victories but to be ready for a fresh work from the God of the impossible in 2016. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christocentric-7-practicing-practical-righteousness/ KViZRfQ7ruc Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the Christocentric series in Colossians 3, Pastor Miles teaches that heavenly mindedness—a Christ-centered focus cultivated through the Word, fellowship, worship, and mission—produces earthly goodness as Christ transforms us from the inside out. He then walks through Paul's practical instructions for righteousness in the home, the workplace, and the church's mission. Continuing the Christocentric series in Colossians 3, Pastor Miles teaches that heavenly mindedness—a Christ-centered focus cultivated through the Word, fellowship, worship, and mission—produces earthly goodness as Christ transforms us from the inside out. He then walks through Paul's practical instructions for righteousness in the home, the workplace, and the church's mission. Miles DeBenedictis 44:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christocentric-6-finding-righteousness/ _YPYUZTGhug Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the Copernican shift from geocentrism to heliocentrism, Pastor Miles teaches from Colossians 3 that righteousness is found only in Christ, not in religious effort, and that the Christian life must orbit around Jesus as its center. He shows how the believer, raised and transformed by Christ, is to put off sinful attitudes and put on Christlike virtues through four practical means: the Word, fellowship, worship, and mission. Drawing on the Copernican shift from geocentrism to heliocentrism, Pastor Miles teaches from Colossians 3 that righteousness is found only in Christ, not in religious effort, and that the Christian life must orbit around Jesus as its center. He shows how the believer, raised and transformed by Christ, is to put off sinful attitudes and put on Christlike virtues through four practical means: the Word, fellowship, worship, and mission. Miles DeBenedictis 47:09 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christocentric-5-losing-vain-religion/ 4Du9Qb2AbGY Thu, 17 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Colossians 2, Pastor Miles teaches that Christ alone is the focus and sufficiency of our faith, warning against four counterfeit dangers—deception, religious seduction, judgment by the religiously righteous, and spiritual fraud—that shift our attention away from Jesus. The call is to lose vain religion and grow strong in a Christocentric faith. Drawing on Colossians 2, Pastor Miles teaches that Christ alone is the focus and sufficiency of our faith, warning against four counterfeit dangers—deception, religious seduction, judgment by the religiously righteous, and spiritual fraud—that shift our attention away from Jesus. The call is to lose vain religion and grow strong in a Christocentric faith. Miles DeBenedictis 49:59 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-11-22-colossians-1-28/ 2015-11-22-colossians-1-28 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Colossians 1:28–2:3, this teaching examines the Apostle Paul's agonizing struggle to present every person complete in Christ, and shows that the most Christ-centered and Christ-like form of that struggle is prayer—the first agonizing step in evangelism. Drawing from Colossians 1:28–2:3, this teaching examines the Apostle Paul's agonizing struggle to present every person complete in Christ, and shows that the most Christ-centered and Christ-like form of that struggle is prayer—the first agonizing step in evangelism. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christocentric-3-how-to-be-right/ _JXG_5BNFbA Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT Every human being longs to be right, and religion is humanity's failed attempt to achieve that righteousness. From Colossians 1:15-29, Pastor Miles shows that Christ alone—the image of the invisible God, the first cause and sustainer of all things—makes the unrighteous right and is our only hope of glory. Every human being longs to be right, and religion is humanity's failed attempt to achieve that righteousness. From Colossians 1:15-29, Pastor Miles shows that Christ alone—the image of the invisible God, the first cause and sustainer of all things—makes the unrighteous right and is our only hope of glory. Miles DeBenedictis 45:37 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-11-01-colossians-1-3/ 2015-11-01-colossians-1-3 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a series called "Christocentric" in the book of Colossians, Pastor Miles teaches from Colossians 1:3–14 that a centered, balanced, and joyful life is maintained by thanksgiving to God and built upon faith focused on Christ, which in turn shifts our love toward others and secures our hope for heaven. Opening a series called "Christocentric" in the book of Colossians, Pastor Miles teaches from Colossians 1:3–14 that a centered, balanced, and joyful life is maintained by thanksgiving to God and built upon faith focused on Christ, which in turn shifts our love toward others and secures our hope for heaven. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-10-28-wednesday-discussion/ 2015-10-28-wednesday-discussion Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT A walk through Micah 5, showing how God used the judgment of Israel by Assyria and Babylon to purify a remnant and prepare the way for the Messiah, who was prophesied to come from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) and who will one day return to reign in peace, security, and purity. A walk through Micah 5, showing how God used the judgment of Israel by Assyria and Babylon to purify a remnant and prepare the way for the Messiah, who was prophesied to come from Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) and who will one day return to reign in peace, security, and purity. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-10-21-wednesday-discussion/ 2015-10-21-wednesday-discussion Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles works through Micah 4, showing how God answers the devastating prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction (3:12) with a series of promises marked by temporal stamps—future restoration and Christ's righteous reign, exile to and redemption from Babylon, and judgment on Israel's enemies. The fulfilled prophecy of Babylon (foretold 150 years in advance) gives confidence that the yet-unfulfilled promises will also come to pass. Pastor Miles works through Micah 4, showing how God answers the devastating prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction (3:12) with a series of promises marked by temporal stamps—future restoration and Christ's righteous reign, exile to and redemption from Babylon, and judgment on Israel's enemies. The fulfilled prophecy of Babylon (foretold 150 years in advance) gives confidence that the yet-unfulfilled promises will also come to pass. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/christocentric-1-interesting-but-irrelevant/ ox7I8pvIMHk Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series in Colossians, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible is not merely interesting but irrelevant; it is living, powerful, and proven true in transformed lives. The central theme of Colossians is that Christ is the foundation and center of life, so that a life without Him is incomplete and lacking. Opening a new series in Colossians, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible is not merely interesting but irrelevant; it is living, powerful, and proven true in transformed lives. The central theme of Colossians is that Christ is the foundation and center of life, so that a life without Him is incomplete and lacking. Miles DeBenedictis 44:10 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/let-it-shine/ gnkuUyiSKdY Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT Through Rich Gary's testimony of miraculous healing from stage-four cancer and the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, this teaching calls believers to let God adjust their focus from the fleeting means of this life to the eternal ends of His glory, so they can be salt and light in a dark world. Through Rich Gary's testimony of miraculous healing from stage-four cancer and the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, this teaching calls believers to let God adjust their focus from the fleeting means of this life to the eternal ends of His glory, so they can be salt and light in a dark world. Miles DeBenedictis 42:15 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unchained-3-motivating-forgiveness/ UvBdUzrWKmU Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's appeal to Philemon to receive his runaway slave Onesimus, this teaching shows that forgiveness is the personal responsibility of every Christian, made possible because Christ bore the just punishment for our sin and absorbed a debt we could never pay. Because we have been forgiven much, we should be compelled to extend forgiveness freely, unchaining us from the bitterness that destroys. Drawing on Paul's appeal to Philemon to receive his runaway slave Onesimus, this teaching shows that forgiveness is the personal responsibility of every Christian, made possible because Christ bore the just punishment for our sin and absorbed a debt we could never pay. Because we have been forgiven much, we should be compelled to extend forgiveness freely, unchaining us from the bitterness that destroys. Miles DeBenedictis 45:35 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unchained-2-the-audacious-ask/ nlSej7XGf6A Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT Through the story of Philemon, Onesimus, and Paul, this teaching shows that the forgiveness we receive from God in Christ is pure grace that must in turn make us gracious and forgiving toward others. Drawing on Philemon 1, it argues that forgiveness is the fitting response of the forgiven sinner, that grace makes us more useful to God, and that eternal outcomes outweigh temporal difficulties. Through the story of Philemon, Onesimus, and Paul, this teaching shows that the forgiveness we receive from God in Christ is pure grace that must in turn make us gracious and forgiving toward others. Drawing on Philemon 1, it argues that forgiveness is the fitting response of the forgiven sinner, that grace makes us more useful to God, and that eternal outcomes outweigh temporal difficulties. Miles DeBenedictis 45:57 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-10-14-wednesday-discussion/ 2015-10-14-wednesday-discussion Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT In Micah chapter 3, Pastor Miles examines God's judgment against the corrupt leaders of Judah—the princes, priests, and prophets—who led the people into sin through injustice, greed, and false comfort. The teaching challenges believers to see their own sin as God sees it rather than minimizing it by comparison to others. In Micah chapter 3, Pastor Miles examines God's judgment against the corrupt leaders of Judah—the princes, priests, and prophets—who led the people into sin through injustice, greed, and false comfort. The teaching challenges believers to see their own sin as God sees it rather than minimizing it by comparison to others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-10-07-micah-week-3-premeditating-punishment/ 2015-10-07-micah-week-3-premeditating-punishment Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT In Micah chapter two, God pronounces "woe" upon His people for the sin of covetousness—premeditating wicked schemes to seize their neighbors' lands and houses. Because they devise iniquity, God devises a corresponding judgment of exile, yet His punishment aims at purification, promising that a refined remnant will ultimately return. In Micah chapter two, God pronounces "woe" upon His people for the sin of covetousness—premeditating wicked schemes to seize their neighbors' lands and houses. Because they devise iniquity, God devises a corresponding judgment of exile, yet His punishment aims at purification, promising that a refined remnant will ultimately return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/unchained-1-unchained-character/ q1R5EA8Mv7I Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on the book of Philemon, Pastor Miles introduces the letter's first-century context and its central theme of forgiveness and liberty, arguing that the gospel of grace is the greatest good in the world and the only true source of freedom from the tyranny of death and slavery to sin. Opening a new series on the book of Philemon, Pastor Miles introduces the letter's first-century context and its central theme of forgiveness and liberty, arguing that the gospel of grace is the greatest good in the world and the only true source of freedom from the tyranny of death and slavery to sin. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-09-23-micah-intro/ 2015-09-23-micah-intro Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT An introductory session to a nine-week study of Micah, explaining the inductive Bible study method (observation, interpretation, application) and setting the historical, biblical, and prophetic context for the book before examining its opening verse. Micah, an eighth-century BC minor prophet near Jerusalem, brought God's corrective word to a wayward Israel and Judah, calling them to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. An introductory session to a nine-week study of Micah, explaining the inductive Bible study method (observation, interpretation, application) and setting the historical, biblical, and prophetic context for the book before examining its opening verse. Micah, an eighth-century BC minor prophet near Jerusalem, brought God's corrective word to a wayward Israel and Judah, calling them to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-09-20-philemon-1-1/ 2015-09-20-philemon-1-1 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series on the book of Philemon, this teaching frames Paul's short letter as a message about liberty and forgiveness, arguing that the gospel is the true engine of freedom in the world. Pastor Miles unpacks Philemon's praiseworthy character as evidence that God's forgiving grace produces sweet fruit in transformed lives. Opening a new series on the book of Philemon, this teaching frames Paul's short letter as a message about liberty and forgiveness, arguing that the gospel is the true engine of freedom in the world. Pastor Miles unpacks Philemon's praiseworthy character as evidence that God's forgiving grace produces sweet fruit in transformed lives. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/songs-of-summer-9-unity/ WsmXiPwSKW4 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 133, showing that the unity of God's people gathered to worship is both good and pleasant, illustrated by the anointing oil running down Aaron's beard and the dew of Hermon descending on Zion. The message argues that there is no life in Christ apart from the community of the saints, and calls believers to live life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus. A verse-by-verse teaching on Psalm 133, showing that the unity of God's people gathered to worship is both good and pleasant, illustrated by the anointing oil running down Aaron's beard and the dew of Hermon descending on Zion. The message argues that there is no life in Christ apart from the community of the saints, and calls believers to live life in connection with God, one another, and the world through Jesus. Miles DeBenedictis 40:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/songs-of-summer-8-let-the-peoples-praise-you/ 011Ja9LyaCE Tue, 08 Sep 2015 12:00:00 GMT Working through Psalm 67, Pastor Miles shows that God delights to bless His people not as an end in itself but so that His salvation—Jesus—would be known among all nations, producing global joy and worship. Believers are blessed to be a blessing, called to experience and extend the gospel until all peoples praise God. Working through Psalm 67, Pastor Miles shows that God delights to bless His people not as an end in itself but so that His salvation—Jesus—would be known among all nations, producing global joy and worship. Believers are blessed to be a blessing, called to experience and extend the gospel until all peoples praise God. Miles DeBenedictis 47:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-08-30-psalms-67-1/ 2015-08-30-psalms-67-1 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 67, tracing God's blessing back through the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6) and the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12) to show that God blesses His people for the purpose of global praise, joy, and the spread of salvation in Jesus to all nations. A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 67, tracing God's blessing back through the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6) and the Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12) to show that God blesses His people for the purpose of global praise, joy, and the spread of salvation in Jesus to all nations. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-08-23-psalms-63-1/ 2015-08-23-psalms-63-1 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the setting of Psalm 63 — David fleeing into the wilderness during his son Absalom's rebellion — Pastor Miles shows that the master of our life is revealed by what we turn to in trouble, and that the soul which seeks the Lord will be satisfied, supported, and ultimately vindicated by Him. Drawing from the setting of Psalm 63 — David fleeing into the wilderness during his son Absalom's rebellion — Pastor Miles shows that the master of our life is revealed by what we turn to in trouble, and that the soul which seeks the Lord will be satisfied, supported, and ultimately vindicated by Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-08-16-psalms-46-1/ 2015-08-16-psalms-46-1 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on Psalm 46 by the sons of Korah, showing that God alone is our refuge, strength, and very present help in trouble, so that believers need not fear—even cataclysm or death—because their hope and home are in the heavenly city of God, not in this shaking world. A teaching on Psalm 46 by the sons of Korah, showing that God alone is our refuge, strength, and very present help in trouble, so that believers need not fear—even cataclysm or death—because their hope and home are in the heavenly city of God, not in this shaking world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/songs-of-summer-4-blessed-forgiveness/ GdpSMzL0YzA Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 32, David's contemplation of the blessedness of forgiveness, showing that there is no lasting happiness without being pardoned by God and that confession and repentance are the doorway to that joy. A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 32, David's contemplation of the blessedness of forgiveness, showing that there is no lasting happiness without being pardoned by God and that confession and repentance are the doorway to that joy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-08-02-songs-of-summer-2-revelation/ 2015-08-02-songs-of-summer-2-revelation Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 32, David's contemplation on the blessedness of forgiveness, showing that there is no lasting happiness apart from confessing sin and receiving God's pardon through Christ. A verse-by-verse study of Psalm 32, David's contemplation on the blessedness of forgiveness, showing that there is no lasting happiness apart from confessing sin and receiving God's pardon through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-07-26-songs-of-summer-1-which-way-to-blessing/ 2015-07-26-songs-of-summer-1-which-way-to-blessing Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching of Psalm 23 framed around the question "Which way to blessing?" Pastor Miles shows that blessing flows from knowing the Lord personally as one's own Good Shepherd, who provides, protects, and walks His sheep through dark valleys toward the eternal house of the Lord. A verse-by-verse teaching of Psalm 23 framed around the question "Which way to blessing?" Pastor Miles shows that blessing flows from knowing the Lord personally as one's own Good Shepherd, who provides, protects, and walks His sheep through dark valleys toward the eternal house of the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-07-19-psalms-19-1/ 2015-07-19-psalms-19-1 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT A study of Psalm 19 tracing the three forms of God's self-disclosure—general revelation in creation, special revelation in Scripture, and personal revelation in Christ the Redeemer—and arguing that God has gone to great lengths to make Himself known, leaving humanity without excuse. A study of Psalm 19 tracing the three forms of God's self-disclosure—general revelation in creation, special revelation in Scripture, and personal revelation in Christ the Redeemer—and arguing that God has gone to great lengths to make Himself known, leaving humanity without excuse. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-07-12-psalms-1-1/ 2015-07-12-psalms-1-1 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a summer series in the Psalms, this teaching on Psalm 1 explores the clear biblical separation between the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly, examining the blessed man's practice, privilege, and position against the chaff-like end of the ungodly. Opening a summer series in the Psalms, this teaching on Psalm 1 explores the clear biblical separation between the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly, examining the blessed man's practice, privilege, and position against the chaff-like end of the ungodly. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-07-05-2-samuel-11-1/ 2015-07-05-2-samuel-11-1 Sun, 05 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT A guest teaching on 2 Samuel 11–12 examines how David, a man after God's own heart, fell into adultery and murder by abandoning his place of obedience to God. The message draws seven self-examination questions from David's failure to help believers make God-honoring decisions when success and temptation come. A guest teaching on 2 Samuel 11–12 examines how David, a man after God's own heart, fell into adultery and murder by abandoning his place of obedience to God. The message draws seven self-examination questions from David's failure to help believers make God-honoring decisions when success and temptation come. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-06-28-philippians-4-10/ 2015-06-28-philippians-4-10 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT In Philippians 4:10-19, Paul models a joy and contentment rooted in Christ rather than circumstances, even while imprisoned and facing possible execution. Pastor Miles draws six "seek" applications, showing how generous giving, learned contentment, and acceptable sacrifices to God produce abounding joy and the promise that God will supply every need. In Philippians 4:10-19, Paul models a joy and contentment rooted in Christ rather than circumstances, even while imprisoned and facing possible execution. Pastor Miles draws six "seek" applications, showing how generous giving, learned contentment, and acceptable sacrifices to God produce abounding joy and the promise that God will supply every need. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-06-21-philippians-4-4/ 2015-06-21-philippians-4-4 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Philippians 4:4-9, Pastor Miles teaches that while Christians do face anxiety-producing circumstances, the Lord provides a prescription—rejoicing, steadiness, persistent prayer with thanksgiving, and right meditation—through which God's peace supersedes our anxieties. Drawing from Philippians 4:4-9, Pastor Miles teaches that while Christians do face anxiety-producing circumstances, the Lord provides a prescription—rejoicing, steadiness, persistent prayer with thanksgiving, and right meditation—through which God's peace supersedes our anxieties. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-06-14-philippians-4-1/ 2015-06-14-philippians-4-1 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on Philippians 4:1–3 showing that division is one of the enemy's most effective weapons against the church, that joy is found only in connection with God and one another through the cross of Christ, and that division within the body must be corrected and eradicated at all costs. A teaching on Philippians 4:1–3 showing that division is one of the enemy's most effective weapons against the church, that joy is found only in connection with God and one another through the cross of Christ, and that division within the body must be corrected and eradicated at all costs. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-05-31-philippians-3-1/ 2015-05-31-philippians-3-1 Sun, 31 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Philippians 3:1-11, Pastor Miles explains that joy in the Christian life is grounded not in circumstances but in the Lord, and that the great enemy of that joy is religious self-righteousness. Paul, who had more religious credentials than anyone, counts them all as loss for the sake of knowing Christ — and so must we. Teaching from Philippians 3:1-11, Pastor Miles explains that joy in the Christian life is grounded not in circumstances but in the Lord, and that the great enemy of that joy is religious self-righteousness. Paul, who had more religious credentials than anyone, counts them all as loss for the sake of knowing Christ — and so must we. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-05-24-philippians-2-19/ 2015-05-24-philippians-2-19 Sun, 24 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his series in Philippians, the "book of joy," Pastor Miles examines Paul's commendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus to show that true, lasting joy is not found in self-seeking pleasure but in shifting our focus to others, developing proven character, and serving as active participants in the work of Christ. Continuing his series in Philippians, the "book of joy," Pastor Miles examines Paul's commendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus to show that true, lasting joy is not found in self-seeking pleasure but in shifting our focus to others, developing proven character, and serving as active participants in the work of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-05-10-philippians-2-12/ 2015-05-10-philippians-2-12 Sun, 10 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Philippians 2:12-18, Pastor Miles argues that happiness is not something we stumble into but a discipline we must work out—through obedience, integrity, sacrifice, service, and freedom from complaining—all empowered by God working in us and grounded in holding fast to His word. Teaching from Philippians 2:12-18, Pastor Miles argues that happiness is not something we stumble into but a discipline we must work out—through obedience, integrity, sacrifice, service, and freedom from complaining—all empowered by God working in us and grounded in holding fast to His word. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/happy-you-know-it-3-the-bigger-picture/ PlKwEP929GE Tue, 05 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Paul's joyful letter to the Philippians written from a Roman prison, this teaching shows that knowing God's bigger picture produces joy even in dire circumstances. Paul rejoiced amid imprisonment, insincere rivals, and the prospect of death because he understood God was advancing the gospel and that the bigger picture extends beyond this life. Drawing on Paul's joyful letter to the Philippians written from a Roman prison, this teaching shows that knowing God's bigger picture produces joy even in dire circumstances. Paul rejoiced amid imprisonment, insincere rivals, and the prospect of death because he understood God was advancing the gospel and that the bigger picture extends beyond this life. Miles DeBenedictis 44:22 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/happy-and-you-know-it-2-in-joy-as-well-as-in-sorrow/ R1o9ue9-Xn0 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Philippians 1:3-11 on how to increase joy within the body of Christ, beginning with gratitude and growing through prayer, grace toward others, Christlike love, and intercession for those God has placed in our lives. Pastor Miles weaves in his own history with the church on its seventh anniversary of his pastorate. Teaching from Philippians 1:3-11 on how to increase joy within the body of Christ, beginning with gratitude and growing through prayer, grace toward others, Christlike love, and intercession for those God has placed in our lives. Pastor Miles weaves in his own history with the church on its seventh anniversary of his pastorate. Miles DeBenedictis 41:20 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-04-05-luke-24-6/ 2015-04-05-luke-24-6 Sun, 05 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT Using the painful reality of "complicated grief," Pastor Miles traces Peter's threefold failure—failing to pray, defending Jesus wrongly, and denying Christ three times—into the despair of Good Friday, then shows how the resurrection message "tell his disciples and Peter" reveals that Jesus calls for and forgives failures. The Easter gospel is that the risen Lord pardons sinners. Using the painful reality of "complicated grief," Pastor Miles traces Peter's threefold failure—failing to pray, defending Jesus wrongly, and denying Christ three times—into the despair of Good Friday, then shows how the resurrection message "tell his disciples and Peter" reveals that Jesus calls for and forgives failures. The Easter gospel is that the risen Lord pardons sinners. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-hell-2-the-radical-reality/ 1JqfGUhI8IM Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a series on what the Bible says about hell, Pastor Miles examines Jesus' radical teaching in Matthew 7, arguing that hell is real and terrible, that most people travel the wide road to destruction, and that many religious people who say "Lord, Lord" will be turned away because salvation comes not by works or appearance but by believing in the Son. Continuing a series on what the Bible says about hell, Pastor Miles examines Jesus' radical teaching in Matthew 7, arguing that hell is real and terrible, that most people travel the wide road to destruction, and that many religious people who say "Lord, Lord" will be turned away because salvation comes not by works or appearance but by believing in the Son. Miles DeBenedictis 44:58 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-does-the-bible-say-about-hell-1-hell-it-s-hot/ GgEzxJ91X30 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles begins a series on what the Bible says about hell by examining Jesus's teaching in Luke 16:19-31, arguing that Jesus believed and taught hell is real, used culturally familiar metaphors to describe it, and revealed ten truths about the eternal state of humanity. The teaching aims to stir believers to a passion for God's grace and for the lost. Pastor Miles begins a series on what the Bible says about hell by examining Jesus's teaching in Luke 16:19-31, arguing that Jesus believed and taught hell is real, used culturally familiar metaphors to describe it, and revealed ten truths about the eternal state of humanity. The teaching aims to stir believers to a passion for God's grace and for the lost. Miles DeBenedictis 43:50 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/identity-6-i-fight-to-be/ bCrMZ332epY Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT In the final message of the "Identity" series in Ephesians, Pastor Miles teaches that the Christian's secure identity and set destiny do not exempt them from a very real spiritual battle, and that victory comes by fighting in the Lord's strength with the whole armor of God. He walks through the seven spiritual armaments of Ephesians 6:14-18 as keys to victorious Christian living. In the final message of the "Identity" series in Ephesians, Pastor Miles teaches that the Christian's secure identity and set destiny do not exempt them from a very real spiritual battle, and that victory comes by fighting in the Lord's strength with the whole armor of God. He walks through the seven spiritual armaments of Ephesians 6:14-18 as keys to victorious Christian living. Miles DeBenedictis 47:19 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-03-01-ephesians-6-10/ 2015-03-01-ephesians-6-10 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT The final study in a series on Christian identity moves from what we should be and can be in Christ to what we must fight to be. Pastor Miles teaches Ephesians 6:10–18, showing that the believer's identity is certain and destiny is set, yet there remains a real spiritual battle to be won by standing in the Lord's strength and putting on the whole armor of God. The final study in a series on Christian identity moves from what we should be and can be in Christ to what we must fight to be. Pastor Miles teaches Ephesians 6:10–18, showing that the believer's identity is certain and destiny is set, yet there remains a real spiritual battle to be won by standing in the Lord's strength and putting on the whole armor of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/identity-5-i-can-be/ 2a5v_IFGbHw Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the Ephesians "Identity" series, Pastor Miles teaches that the "should be" commands of Scripture become "can be" realities for the Christian, because God's grace enables our obedience through the saturating work of His Spirit and the sanctifying work of His Word. Continuing the Ephesians "Identity" series, Pastor Miles teaches that the "should be" commands of Scripture become "can be" realities for the Christian, because God's grace enables our obedience through the saturating work of His Spirit and the sanctifying work of His Word. Miles DeBenedictis 46:02 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-02-08-identity-3-i-i-will-be/ 2015-02-08-identity-3-i-i-will-be Sun, 08 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the Identity series in Ephesians, Pastor Miles argues that the Christian gospel provides a coherent framework for morality and ethics that modern and postmodern worldviews cannot supply, then turns to Ephesians 4 to describe the "worthy walk"—practical holiness flowing from a renewed mind that makes believers become in practice what God already declares them to be in Christ. Continuing the Identity series in Ephesians, Pastor Miles argues that the Christian gospel provides a coherent framework for morality and ethics that modern and postmodern worldviews cannot supply, then turns to Ephesians 4 to describe the "worthy walk"—practical holiness flowing from a renewed mind that makes believers become in practice what God already declares them to be in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2015-02-01-ephesians-3-20/ 2015-02-01-ephesians-3-20 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles traces the philosophical shift from theism to postmodernism to show how the modern world fails to answer life's deepest questions, then turns to Ephesians 3:20–21 and Paul's two prayers to reveal the Christian's destiny "in Christ." This destiny is not merely heaven but a here-and-now experience of God's power, presence, and love, grounded in the certainty that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. Pastor Miles traces the philosophical shift from theism to postmodernism to show how the modern world fails to answer life's deepest questions, then turns to Ephesians 3:20–21 and Paul's two prayers to reveal the Christian's destiny "in Christ." This destiny is not merely heaven but a here-and-now experience of God's power, presence, and love, grounded in the certainty that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/identity-2-i-was/ KSj26-EpcTE Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "Identity" series in Ephesians, this teaching from Ephesians 2:1-10 explains how conversion transforms a person's "I am" into "I was"—moving from being dead in sin, opposed to God, and under wrath to being alive, befriended, and graced in Christ. Pastor Miles argues that this transformation must be evidenced by a changed life marked by the fruit of the Spirit rather than the works of the flesh. Continuing the "Identity" series in Ephesians, this teaching from Ephesians 2:1-10 explains how conversion transforms a person's "I am" into "I was"—moving from being dead in sin, opposed to God, and under wrath to being alive, befriended, and graced in Christ. Pastor Miles argues that this transformation must be evidenced by a changed life marked by the fruit of the Spirit rather than the works of the flesh. Miles DeBenedictis 47:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/identity-1-i-am/ g06ycdgc33M Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT Opening a six-week series on identity from Ephesians, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible answers life's core philosophical questions—identity, origin, destiny, purpose—better than any worldview, and that for the Christian, our "I am" (our God-given identity as saints by grace) determines our "I do" rather than the reverse. Opening a six-week series on identity from Ephesians, Pastor Miles argues that the Bible answers life's core philosophical questions—identity, origin, destiny, purpose—better than any worldview, and that for the Christian, our "I am" (our God-given identity as saints by grace) determines our "I do" rather than the reverse. Miles DeBenedictis 51:49 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/i-declare-his-praises/ AtXI808mKL4 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the imagery of an NFL draft, Pastor Miles teaches 1 Peter 2:9-10 to show that every Christian is chosen, set apart, and redeemed by God as part of a royal priesthood with the purpose of declaring His praises. He calls the church to know God through Scripture, to recognize the priesthood of all believers, and to get off the sidelines and engage in the ministry of reconciliation through Christ. Drawing on the imagery of an NFL draft, Pastor Miles teaches 1 Peter 2:9-10 to show that every Christian is chosen, set apart, and redeemed by God as part of a royal priesthood with the purpose of declaring His praises. He calls the church to know God through Scripture, to recognize the priesthood of all believers, and to get off the sidelines and engage in the ministry of reconciliation through Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 47:01 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/resolution/ f_WXO_QHOvU Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Joshua 1, where Israel stands at the edge of the Promised Land after Moses's death, this teaching calls believers to leave the comfortable past behind, step forward in faith, and lay hold of all God has prepared for them. As a New Year approaches, Pastor Miles urges Christians to resolve to possess their possessions in Christ through obedience and commitment. Drawing from Joshua 1, where Israel stands at the edge of the Promised Land after Moses's death, this teaching calls believers to leave the comfortable past behind, step forward in faith, and lay hold of all God has prepared for them. As a New Year approaches, Pastor Miles urges Christians to resolve to possess their possessions in Christ through obedience and commitment. Miles DeBenedictis 49:05 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-12-21-because-joy-has-come-why-christmas-part-4-of-4/ 2014-12-21-because-joy-has-come-why-christmas-part-4-of-4 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT This teaching traces joy through the biblical storyline—from its fullness in creation, through its loss in the fall, to its prophesied and fulfilled return in the advent of Jesus—arguing that the Christian life should be marked by joy that we experience, express, and extend to a miserable world. This teaching traces joy through the biblical storyline—from its fullness in creation, through its loss in the fall, to its prophesied and fulfilled return in the advent of Jesus—arguing that the Christian life should be marked by joy that we experience, express, and extend to a miserable world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/good-god-it-s-christmas-3-freed-from-fear/ RIAHO1nqIsM Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT This Advent teaching argues that all humanity lives under the fearful shadow of death and coming judgment, but the incarnation of Christ at Christmas breaks death's power and frees believers from fear. Pastor Miles connects Christmas to the whole gospel—without the advent there is no Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, or church—and defends celebrating the holiday as an opportunity to incarnate Christ's glory. This Advent teaching argues that all humanity lives under the fearful shadow of death and coming judgment, but the incarnation of Christ at Christmas breaks death's power and frees believers from fear. Pastor Miles connects Christmas to the whole gospel—without the advent there is no Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, or church—and defends celebrating the holiday as an opportunity to incarnate Christ's glory. Miles DeBenedictis 36:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-12-07-luke-2-25/ 2014-12-07-luke-2-25 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Israel's seven centuries in the Promised Land and the dark night of Assyrian and Babylonian conquest, this teaching shows how Isaiah 9:6-7 promised a coming light, and how Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 witnessed God making good on that promise in the child Jesus. Jesus is presented as the source of hope and the longed-for answer to every human longing. Drawing on Israel's seven centuries in the Promised Land and the dark night of Assyrian and Babylonian conquest, this teaching shows how Isaiah 9:6-7 promised a coming light, and how Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 witnessed God making good on that promise in the child Jesus. Jesus is presented as the source of hope and the longed-for answer to every human longing. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/good-god-it-s-christmas-1-good-god-bad-man/ pKeFNWEdZ1c Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT Opening a Christmas series on the goodness of God revealed in the giving of His Son, this teaching contrasts a good God with sinful humanity, traces the origin of evil to the fall in Genesis, and shows how the gift of Jesus addresses humanity's deepest need—calling Christians to receive that gift and extend it to others during the Christmas season. Opening a Christmas series on the goodness of God revealed in the giving of His Son, this teaching contrasts a good God with sinful humanity, traces the origin of evil to the fall in Genesis, and shows how the gift of Jesus addresses humanity's deepest need—calling Christians to receive that gift and extend it to others during the Christmas season. Miles DeBenedictis 50:55 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/give-thanks-1-established-by-thanksgiving/ axXT8bu4jac Sat, 22 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT A teaching from Colossians 2:5-7 showing that genuine salvation produces newsworthy faith, faithful conduct, and—above all—a life of overflowing thanksgiving. Pastor Miles argues that gratitude is the dominant, visible outcome of being rooted, built up, and established in Christ. A teaching from Colossians 2:5-7 showing that genuine salvation produces newsworthy faith, faithful conduct, and—above all—a life of overflowing thanksgiving. Pastor Miles argues that gratitude is the dominant, visible outcome of being rooted, built up, and established in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 58:40 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-11-16-cross-examined-8-open-up/ 2014-11-16-cross-examined-8-open-up Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT Paul commends the Colossian church for its newsworthy faith and good conduct, then calls believers who have received Christ Jesus the Lord to walk in Him—rooted, built up, established, abounding, and overflowing in thanksgiving. Pastor Miles develops a "theology of gratitude," arguing that genuine happiness flows from thankfulness and that thanksgiving is the dominating evidence of a life truly rooted in Christ. Paul commends the Colossian church for its newsworthy faith and good conduct, then calls believers who have received Christ Jesus the Lord to walk in Him—rooted, built up, established, abounding, and overflowing in thanksgiving. Pastor Miles develops a "theology of gratitude," arguing that genuine happiness flows from thankfulness and that thanksgiving is the dominating evidence of a life truly rooted in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/cross-examined-7-faith-filled-faithful/ fjROnfQ_LkU Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT Jesus' letter to the faithful church at Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7–13) shows that He has only commendation and no indictment for them. Their faithfulness—expressed in power, obedience, loyalty, and endurance—is rewarded with a fuller revelation of Himself, an open door of opportunity, protection from the hour of trial, and a permanent place in God's temple. Jesus' letter to the faithful church at Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7–13) shows that He has only commendation and no indictment for them. Their faithfulness—expressed in power, obedience, loyalty, and endurance—is rewarded with a fuller revelation of Himself, an open door of opportunity, protection from the hour of trial, and a permanent place in God's temple. Miles DeBenedictis 56:16 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/cross-examined-6-flatlined/ Wh4VqR0Ufzg Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT Jesus addresses the fifth church, Sardis—a congregation with a reputation for being alive but which was spiritually dead. As the one who holds the fullness of the Spirit and possesses His church, Jesus issues seven summons to move this "mostly dead" church from death to life, and promises white garments and a confessed name to those who walk in purity and overcome. Jesus addresses the fifth church, Sardis—a congregation with a reputation for being alive but which was spiritually dead. As the one who holds the fullness of the Spirit and possesses His church, Jesus issues seven summons to move this "mostly dead" church from death to life, and promises white garments and a confessed name to those who walk in purity and overcome. Miles DeBenedictis 53:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/probable-cause-4-miles-debenedictis/ YyBXLcMqzSI Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT Speaking to a gathering of law enforcement officers, Pastor Miles uses Romans 13 to show that police officers, like pastors, are ministers of God who bear the sword as His servants. From Micah 6:8 he draws three practical callings for those in authority: to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. Speaking to a gathering of law enforcement officers, Pastor Miles uses Romans 13 to show that police officers, like pastors, are ministers of God who bear the sword as His servants. From Micah 6:8 he draws three practical callings for those in authority: to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God. Miles DeBenedictis 33:54 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-10-12-revelation-2-18/ 2014-10-12-revelation-2-18 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Jesus's fourth letter in Revelation, addressed to the church at Thyatira—a congregation commended for growing love and service yet rebuked for tolerating "Jezebel," a false prophetess leading them into idolatry and immorality. The message calls believers to increase in good works, refuse compromise, hold fast to sound doctrine, and overcome through faith in Jesus the Son of God. Pastor Miles teaches Jesus's fourth letter in Revelation, addressed to the church at Thyatira—a congregation commended for growing love and service yet rebuked for tolerating "Jezebel," a false prophetess leading them into idolatry and immorality. The message calls believers to increase in good works, refuse compromise, hold fast to sound doctrine, and overcome through faith in Jesus the Son of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/cross-examined-4-caught-in-compromise/ 388Mz1Yhh6g Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT Jesus examines the church at Pergamos in Revelation 2:12-17, a faithful church that nonetheless tolerated compromise with the surrounding pagan culture. The teaching warns that while compromise is healthy in marriage and negotiation, it is dangerous and unacceptable in our walk with Christ, who comes to His church as the one bearing a sharp two-edged sword. Jesus examines the church at Pergamos in Revelation 2:12-17, a faithful church that nonetheless tolerated compromise with the surrounding pagan culture. The teaching warns that while compromise is healthy in marriage and negotiation, it is dangerous and unacceptable in our walk with Christ, who comes to His church as the one bearing a sharp two-edged sword. Miles DeBenedictis 50:06 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/cross-examined-3-tribulation-saints/ 0SFlT6UTvcg Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT An exposition of Jesus' letter to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:8–11), showing how Christ comforts His suffering people by revealing Himself as the eternal One who died and rose again. The teaching insists that Christians are never promised a tribulation-free life but are assured that death is not the end and that the faithful will receive the crown of life. An exposition of Jesus' letter to the church at Smyrna (Revelation 2:8–11), showing how Christ comforts His suffering people by revealing Himself as the eternal One who died and rose again. The teaching insists that Christians are never promised a tribulation-free life but are assured that death is not the end and that the faithful will receive the crown of life. Miles DeBenedictis 55:33 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-09-21-cross-examined-2-where-is-the-love/ 2014-09-21-cross-examined-2-where-is-the-love Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:00:00 GMT Examining Jesus' first letter to the seven churches—addressed to Ephesus—this teaching shows Christ intimately involved with His church, commending their doctrine and discernment yet indicting them for leaving their first love. The summons is to remember, repent, and return to simple faith and love, lest He remove their lampstand. Examining Jesus' first letter to the seven churches—addressed to Ephesus—this teaching shows Christ intimately involved with His church, commending their doctrine and discernment yet indicting them for leaving their first love. The summons is to remember, repent, and return to simple faith and love, lest He remove their lampstand. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-09-14-cross-examined-1-humblodoxy/ 2014-09-14-cross-examined-1-humblodoxy Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:00:00 GMT An introductory message launching a seven-week study of the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2–3, focusing on laying the interpretive groundwork for studying biblical prophecy. Pastor Miles explains the kinds of prophecy and the four lenses through which prophecy is read, urging believers to hold their eschatology carefully, humbly, and lightly—a "humblodoxy." An introductory message launching a seven-week study of the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2–3, focusing on laying the interpretive groundwork for studying biblical prophecy. Pastor Miles explains the kinds of prophecy and the four lenses through which prophecy is read, urging believers to hold their eschatology carefully, humbly, and lightly—a "humblodoxy." Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/what-s-your-story-all-that-he-began-to-do/ CAPa1N4gVok Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:00:00 GMT Using Acts 1:1-3, Pastor Miles teaches that the Gospels are only the beginning of "all that Jesus began to do," and that the church's history is the continuation of His story. Our lives gain true significance not from our own achievements but when our story intersects with the story of Jesus, making us part of an eternal history. Using Acts 1:1-3, Pastor Miles teaches that the Gospels are only the beginning of "all that Jesus began to do," and that the church's history is the continuation of His story. Our lives gain true significance not from our own achievements but when our story intersects with the story of Jesus, making us part of an eternal history. Miles DeBenedictis 45:25 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/shake-it-off-journey-to-rome-pt-3/ H3y08JdEIGs Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Paul's shipwreck on Malta in Acts 28, this teaching unfolds seven marks of godly leadership—from serving and suffering opposition to experiencing God's empowering and ultimate vindication. The miracle of the snake bite and Paul's survival illustrate that those who follow Jesus will face trials but can press on, trusting God to bring them through. Drawing from Paul's shipwreck on Malta in Acts 28, this teaching unfolds seven marks of godly leadership—from serving and suffering opposition to experiencing God's empowering and ultimate vindication. The miracle of the snake bite and Paul's survival illustrate that those who follow Jesus will face trials but can press on, trusting God to bring them through. Miles DeBenedictis 44:11 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/looks-like-we-made-it-journey-to-rome-pt-4/ AAb6lCaWkKk Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:00:00 GMT As the study of Acts concludes in chapter 28, Paul arrives in Rome as a prisoner—far from the way he had planned—yet immediately turns his imprisonment into a platform for the gospel. Miles draws four lessons: our plans rarely unfold as expected, our "prison" is our God-given platform, time is a perishable commodity, and we must make the most of every opportunity. As the study of Acts concludes in chapter 28, Paul arrives in Rome as a prisoner—far from the way he had planned—yet immediately turns his imprisonment into a platform for the gospel. Miles draws four lessons: our plans rarely unfold as expected, our "prison" is our God-given platform, time is a perishable commodity, and we must make the most of every opportunity. Miles DeBenedictis 50:20 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-07-13-acts-28-1/ 2014-07-13-acts-28-1 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 12:00:00 GMT Working through Paul's shipwreck arrival on Malta and the snake bite that follows (Acts 28:1-10), Pastor Miles draws seven marks of godly leadership: godly leaders serve, get bitten by snakes, have their motives questioned, press on through opposition, experience God's empowering, go through open doors, and are ultimately vindicated by God. He also notes the surpassing miracle that all 276 men survived and the unusual kindness of the Maltese natives. Working through Paul's shipwreck arrival on Malta and the snake bite that follows (Acts 28:1-10), Pastor Miles draws seven marks of godly leadership: godly leaders serve, get bitten by snakes, have their motives questioned, press on through opposition, experience God's empowering, go through open doors, and are ultimately vindicated by God. He also notes the surpassing miracle that all 276 men survived and the unusual kindness of the Maltese natives. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-07-06-acts-27-27/ 2014-07-06-acts-27-27 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Acts 27, Pastor Miles examines Paul's shipwreck voyage toward Malta, drawing out five truths for navigating life's storms: though all be lost in this life, all is not lost; steep surf means rocks ahead; be anchored correctly; take nourishment for survival; and trusting God brings salvation. Continuing in Acts 27, Pastor Miles examines Paul's shipwreck voyage toward Malta, drawing out five truths for navigating life's storms: though all be lost in this life, all is not lost; steep surf means rocks ahead; be anchored correctly; take nourishment for survival; and trusting God brings salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-06-29-acts-27-1/ 2014-06-29-acts-27-1 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series called "Journey to Rome" in Acts 27–28, Pastor Miles teaches that God sovereignly plans our paths and even directs His people into storms for redemptive purpose. Tracing Paul's voyage as a prisoner toward Rome, he shows that God uses storms to bring salvation, to redirect misplaced hope, and to make His people shining beacons in the midst of trouble. Opening a new series called "Journey to Rome" in Acts 27–28, Pastor Miles teaches that God sovereignly plans our paths and even directs His people into storms for redemptive purpose. Tracing Paul's voyage as a prisoner toward Rome, he shows that God uses storms to bring salvation, to redirect misplaced hope, and to make His people shining beacons in the midst of trouble. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/closing-argument-on-trial-series-pt-7/ ik4axdCw4p4 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 26, Pastor Miles examines Paul's final defense before King Herod Agrippa II, showing how Paul seized a God-given opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. The teaching draws practical lessons for Christians as ambassadors of Jesus: seek permission to speak, meet curiosity with courtesy, take time to share the gospel, and tell your own story in a way that points to Christ. Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 26, Pastor Miles examines Paul's final defense before King Herod Agrippa II, showing how Paul seized a God-given opportunity to bear witness to Jesus. The teaching draws practical lessons for Christians as ambassadors of Jesus: seek permission to speak, meet curiosity with courtesy, take time to share the gospel, and tell your own story in a way that points to Christ. Miles DeBenedictis 42:58 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/a-people-with-a-purpose/ AlMZgpJTE-A Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT On the Feast of Pentecost, Pastor Miles celebrates the birthday of the church, teaching that the church is God's called-out people—saved by grace and sent on His mission to make disciples of all nations. He argues that because the church is God's plan, empowered by the Holy Spirit, it cannot fail and will one day be completed with worshipers from every tribe and tongue before God's throne. On the Feast of Pentecost, Pastor Miles celebrates the birthday of the church, teaching that the church is God's called-out people—saved by grace and sent on His mission to make disciples of all nations. He argues that because the church is God's plan, empowered by the Holy Spirit, it cannot fail and will one day be completed with worshipers from every tribe and tongue before God's throne. Miles DeBenedictis 39:43 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/an-encore-for-a-king-on-trial-series-pt-6/ KOmYQrdb7gU Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 25, this teaching shows that the repetitive sequence of Paul's trials was not happenstance but the fulfillment of God's prophetic word given decades earlier in Acts 9. The message encourages believers that God orders our steps and works behind the scenes—even in waiting and monotony—calling us to wait on Him and to let our conduct be holy and befitting the gospel. Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 25, this teaching shows that the repetitive sequence of Paul's trials was not happenstance but the fulfillment of God's prophetic word given decades earlier in Acts 9. The message encourages believers that God orders our steps and works behind the scenes—even in waiting and monotony—calling us to wait on Him and to let our conduct be holy and befitting the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-honorable-judge-festus-presiding-on-trial-series-pt-5/ wEgnaDphHzw Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts, this teaching examines Acts 25 as Paul, after two years imprisoned in Caesarea, stands before the newly appointed governor Festus, refuses a plot to be tried in Jerusalem, and appeals to Caesar. Pastor Miles draws five lessons: believers stand at the center of world conflict, God providentially works His plan, God's timing differs from ours, we should be guilty only of righteousness, and we must always be ready to give a defense. Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts, this teaching examines Acts 25 as Paul, after two years imprisoned in Caesarea, stands before the newly appointed governor Festus, refuses a plot to be tried in Jerusalem, and appeals to Caesar. Pastor Miles draws five lessons: believers stand at the center of world conflict, God providentially works His plan, God's timing differs from ours, we should be guilty only of righteousness, and we must always be ready to give a defense. Miles DeBenedictis 41:53 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/sidebar-on-trial-series-pt-4/ h1j_9lbjpkg Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Acts 24, this teaching examines the private meeting between Paul and the Roman governor Felix and his wife Drusilla, showing that being familiar with Christianity is not the same as truly knowing Christ. Through four warnings drawn from Felix's response, the message presses listeners to move beyond mere fear of God to genuine surrender to the lordship of Jesus before their "convenient time" never comes. Drawing from Acts 24, this teaching examines the private meeting between Paul and the Roman governor Felix and his wife Drusilla, showing that being familiar with Christianity is not the same as truly knowing Christ. Through four warnings drawn from Felix's response, the message presses listeners to move beyond mere fear of God to genuine surrender to the lordship of Jesus before their "convenient time" never comes. Miles DeBenedictis 42:14 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/state-your-case-on-trial-series-pt-3/ QqMNezpilc0 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 24, Pastor Miles examines Paul's defense before Governor Felix, drawing lessons on how Christians should walk uprightly, remain in the world without being conformed to it, and effectively state their case for Christ to unbelievers. Continuing the "On Trial" series in Acts 24, Pastor Miles examines Paul's defense before Governor Felix, drawing lessons on how Christians should walk uprightly, remain in the world without being conformed to it, and effectively state their case for Christ to unbelievers. Miles DeBenedictis 51:29 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/extradition-on-trial-pt-2/ uNX3FLf_69g Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:00:00 GMT As Paul sits protected in the Roman barracks in Jerusalem after two riots, Jesus stands by him in the night to encourage him, a conspiracy of forty men plots his assassination, and God orchestrates an extraordinary military escort to deliver him safely to Caesarea—demonstrating that God works through both ordinary and extraordinary means even amid suffering. As Paul sits protected in the Roman barracks in Jerusalem after two riots, Jesus stands by him in the night to encourage him, a conspiracy of forty men plots his assassination, and God orchestrates an extraordinary military escort to deliver him safely to Caesarea—demonstrating that God works through both ordinary and extraordinary means even amid suffering. Miles DeBenedictis 48:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-05-11-acts-24-22/ 2014-05-11-acts-24-22 Sun, 11 May 2014 12:00:00 GMT Examining Paul's private hearings before the Roman governor Felix and his wife Drusilla in Acts 24, this teaching warns that one can be familiar with "the way," hear gospel truth, and even fear God, yet never come to actually know Jesus Christ. Through the tragic histories of Felix and Drusilla, the message presses the urgency of bending the knee to Christ's Lordship before a convenient time that may never come. Examining Paul's private hearings before the Roman governor Felix and his wife Drusilla in Acts 24, this teaching warns that one can be familiar with "the way," hear gospel truth, and even fear God, yet never come to actually know Jesus Christ. Through the tragic histories of Felix and Drusilla, the message presses the urgency of bending the knee to Christ's Lordship before a convenient time that may never come. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/divided-by-the-resurrection-easter-sunday-service-on-trial-pt-1/ Z4uTjdKyzNM Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT Through Paul's appearance before the Sanhedrin in Acts 22:30–23:10, this Easter teaching shows that living actively for Jesus inevitably causes a stir, that genuine faith in the risen Christ supersedes empty religion, and that the resurrection remains the truly divisive issue—while an outside world watches to see whether our hope in the resurrection has transformed how we live today. Through Paul's appearance before the Sanhedrin in Acts 22:30–23:10, this Easter teaching shows that living actively for Jesus inevitably causes a stir, that genuine faith in the risen Christ supersedes empty religion, and that the resurrection remains the truly divisive issue—while an outside world watches to see whether our hope in the resurrection has transformed how we live today. Miles DeBenedictis 45:38 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/when-kingdoms-collide-collision-part-4-of-4/ 6DfL8Wo_zl8 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT Studying Paul's final hours as a free man in Acts 22, Pastor Miles shows how God works all things together for good even in trials, and draws four exhortations: God's heart is for those outside our circle, we should be wise as serpents and gentle as doves, and we should use every available resource and opportunity to reach others for the kingdom. Studying Paul's final hours as a free man in Acts 22, Pastor Miles shows how God works all things together for good even in trials, and draws four exhortations: God's heart is for those outside our circle, we should be wise as serpents and gentle as doves, and we should use every available resource and opportunity to reach others for the kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis 41:36 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/when-worldviews-collide-collision-part-3-of-4/ Yhxq3wpWKQE Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the study in Acts 21–22, Pastor Miles examines Paul's arrest in the temple, mirroring the stoning of Stephen, and Paul's defense before the Jerusalem mob. The teaching calls believers to thank God for civil government, refuse to let others mistake their Christian identity, set the record straight, tell their story, and expect a response—even a hostile one. Continuing the study in Acts 21–22, Pastor Miles examines Paul's arrest in the temple, mirroring the stoning of Stephen, and Paul's defense before the Jerusalem mob. The teaching calls believers to thank God for civil government, refuse to let others mistake their Christian identity, set the record straight, tell their story, and expect a response—even a hostile one. Miles DeBenedictis 41:32 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/colliding-with-culture-collision-part-2-of-4/ e34E8Ado2UU Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT Examining Acts 21:15-27, Pastor Miles shows how Paul, an apostle to the Gentiles, returned to Jerusalem to address the racial divide between Jewish and Gentile believers, demonstrating that the gospel is supracultural and that Christians can maintain much of their native culture while letting the gospel reject what is sinful and influence what remains. Examining Acts 21:15-27, Pastor Miles shows how Paul, an apostle to the Gentiles, returned to Jerusalem to address the racial divide between Jewish and Gentile believers, demonstrating that the gospel is supracultural and that Christians can maintain much of their native culture while letting the gospel reject what is sinful and influence what remains. Miles DeBenedictis 53:18 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/colliding-with-christians-collision-part-1-of-4/ DZfrmorQl5s Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT As Paul finishes his third missionary journey, the Holy Spirit warns him through believers in every city that chains and tribulations await him in Jerusalem, yet he presses on. Pastor Miles argues that Paul went because only he, the apostle to the Gentiles, could carry a peace offering from Gentile churches to Jewish believers and thus heal the internal division threatening the early church. As Paul finishes his third missionary journey, the Holy Spirit warns him through believers in every city that chains and tribulations await him in Jerusalem, yet he presses on. Pastor Miles argues that Paul went because only he, the apostle to the Gentiles, could carry a peace offering from Gentile churches to Jewish believers and thus heal the internal division threatening the early church. Miles DeBenedictis 47:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/final-farewell/ 8kOVr3DiAks Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT In his final farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-38), Paul reminds them of his past character, his present circumstances of faithful obedience under suffering, and the application for their future leadership—chiefly to guard their own hearts and to guard the flock God purchased with His own blood. In his final farewell to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-38), Paul reminds them of his past character, his present circumstances of faithful obedience under suffering, and the application for their future leadership—chiefly to guard their own hearts and to guard the flock God purchased with His own blood. Miles DeBenedictis 45:04 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/the-promise-provision-of-power/ 0JvDgMsN6mI Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT A reintroduction to the book of Acts that frames the church as God's mobile temple, sent into the world to fulfill Christ's commission—a mission impossible apart from the promised and provided power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles surveys the storyline of Acts through Paul's third missionary journey, arriving at Acts 20 as Paul heads back toward Jerusalem. A reintroduction to the book of Acts that frames the church as God's mobile temple, sent into the world to fulfill Christ's commission—a mission impossible apart from the promised and provided power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles surveys the storyline of Acts through Paul's third missionary journey, arriving at Acts 20 as Paul heads back toward Jerusalem. Miles DeBenedictis 45:52 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/give-generously/ gdd83_ZFoFA Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on biblical generosity that grounds Christian giving in the character of God, who is the supreme giver, and in Christ, who gave everything on the cross. Drawing from Exodus 35–36 and a survey of Scripture, the message argues that sacrificial generosity expresses Christlikeness, is commanded, is a matter of stewardship, loosens the world's grip on us, and will be rewarded. A teaching on biblical generosity that grounds Christian giving in the character of God, who is the supreme giver, and in Christ, who gave everything on the cross. Drawing from Exodus 35–36 and a survey of Scripture, the message argues that sacrificial generosity expresses Christlikeness, is commanded, is a matter of stewardship, loosens the world's grip on us, and will be rewarded. Miles DeBenedictis 57:21 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/engage-in-mission/ vhSw1CC1viU Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on the biblical theme of mission, tracing how God is the missionary God who pursues lost humanity, how Christ exemplifies and commissions His disciples for mission, empowers them by the Spirit, and will ultimately accomplish His mission through the church. It challenges believers to engage in mission right where they are, seeing their daily lives and workplaces as mission fields. A teaching on the biblical theme of mission, tracing how God is the missionary God who pursues lost humanity, how Christ exemplifies and commissions His disciples for mission, empowers them by the Spirit, and will ultimately accomplish His mission through the church. It challenges believers to engage in mission right where they are, seeing their daily lives and workplaces as mission fields. Miles DeBenedictis 47:26 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/connect-with-community-life-in-connection-part-3-of-3/ l6mD5cfdavk Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT A teaching on why God created humanity for community, how that community and communion were lost in the fall, how Christ reconciles us to God and one another through the cross, and how the local church—lived out in fellowship and connect groups—is God's plan for restoring genuine community. A teaching on why God created humanity for community, how that community and communion were lost in the fall, how Christ reconciles us to God and one another through the cross, and how the local church—lived out in fellowship and connect groups—is God's plan for restoring genuine community. Miles DeBenedictis 46:03 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/worship-together-life-in-connection-part-2-of-3/ 37fAeHlSRS0 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT This teaching explores worship as central to the Christian life and the purpose for which we were created, arguing that all of creation—and humanity in particular—exists to bring glory to God. Pastor Miles shows that sin is fundamentally a worship disorder, that worship is transformational, and that we fulfill our purpose and taste our destiny when we worship God together. This teaching explores worship as central to the Christian life and the purpose for which we were created, arguing that all of creation—and humanity in particular—exists to bring glory to God. Pastor Miles shows that sin is fundamentally a worship disorder, that worship is transformational, and that we fulfill our purpose and taste our destiny when we worship God together. Miles DeBenedictis 48:34 false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-01-26-mark-1-42/ 2014-01-26-mark-1-42 Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the biblical arc from creation to the church, Pastor Miles teaches that humanity was made for community and communion with God, that both were broken in the fall, and that Christ came to reconcile us to God and one another—making the church God's plan for restoring genuine, satisfying community. Tracing the biblical arc from creation to the church, Pastor Miles teaches that humanity was made for community and communion with God, that both were broken in the fall, and that Christ came to reconcile us to God and one another—making the church God's plan for restoring genuine, satisfying community. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-01-12-know-the-vision-life-in-connection-part-1-of-3/ 2014-01-12-know-the-vision-life-in-connection-part-1-of-3 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT Opening a new series called "Life in Connection," Pastor Miles uses Habakkuk 2:2-3 to teach that God has good plans for His people, makes those plans known through God-inspired vision, and calls His people to test, write, and act on that vision. He then unveils Cross Connection Church's vision and mission to live a life in connection with God and one another through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, mission, and generosity. Opening a new series called "Life in Connection," Pastor Miles uses Habakkuk 2:2-3 to teach that God has good plans for His people, makes those plans known through God-inspired vision, and calls His people to test, write, and act on that vision. He then unveils Cross Connection Church's vision and mission to live a life in connection with God and one another through worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, mission, and generosity. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2014-01-05-this-is-the-will-of-god/ 2014-01-05-this-is-the-will-of-god Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Peter's pattern of stirring believers up by reminder, Pastor Miles works through 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, exhorting the church to warn the unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all, refuse to render evil for evil, and to rejoice, pray, and give thanks—the explicitly stated will of God. Drawing on Peter's pattern of stirring believers up by reminder, Pastor Miles works through 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, exhorting the church to warn the unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all, refuse to render evil for evil, and to rejoice, pray, and give thanks—the explicitly stated will of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-12-29-he-who-makes-all-things-new/ 2013-12-29-he-who-makes-all-things-new Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles uses the year-end season to give a "prophetic encouragement" rather than a sensational prophecy update, warning against speculative eschatology while affirming the certain hope of Christ's second coming and His promise to make all things new. He calls believers to faithful watching, waiting, and working—taking the gospel to the world—until Jesus returns. Pastor Miles uses the year-end season to give a "prophetic encouragement" rather than a sensational prophecy update, warning against speculative eschatology while affirming the certain hope of Christ's second coming and His promise to make all things new. He calls believers to faithful watching, waiting, and working—taking the gospel to the world—until Jesus returns. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-12-22-mark-2-10/ 2013-12-22-mark-2-10 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT The fourth message in a Christmas series answers "Why Christmas?" by showing that Jesus came to give abundant life, which is the unmitigated and perfect experience—now and forever—of the fullness of God's presence, summed up in the word "joy." Pastor Miles connects the angels' announcement of "good tidings of great joy" to the believer's call to carry that good news to all people. The fourth message in a Christmas series answers "Why Christmas?" by showing that Jesus came to give abundant life, which is the unmitigated and perfect experience—now and forever—of the fullness of God's presence, summed up in the word "joy." Pastor Miles connects the angels' announcement of "good tidings of great joy" to the believer's call to carry that good news to all people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-12-15-2-timothy-1-16/ 2013-12-15-2-timothy-1-16 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT The third message in a "Why Christmas?" series argues that Christmas matters because life is precious to God—who is life, gives life, and loves life. Because death is a foreign agent introduced by humanity's fall, the gift-giving God came in the person of Jesus Christ to abolish death and bring everlasting life. The third message in a "Why Christmas?" series argues that Christmas matters because life is precious to God—who is life, gives life, and loves life. Because death is a foreign agent introduced by humanity's fall, the gift-giving God came in the person of Jesus Christ to abolish death and bring everlasting life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-12-08-because-he-is-a-gift-giving-god-why-christmas-part-2-of-4/ 2013-12-08-because-he-is-a-gift-giving-god-why-christmas-part-2-of-4 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas teaching on why God gave Jesus, tracing the "hints" (prophecies) God left throughout the Old Testament about His perfect gift for a broken world. From Genesis 3:15 forward, God progressively revealed who the Messiah would be, where He would come from, and what He would do. A Christmas teaching on why God gave Jesus, tracing the "hints" (prophecies) God left throughout the Old Testament about His perfect gift for a broken world. From Genesis 3:15 forward, God progressively revealed who the Messiah would be, where He would come from, and what He would do. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-12-01-genesis-1-2/ 2013-12-01-genesis-1-2 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMT Opening a Christmas series, Pastor Miles walks through Genesis 1–3 to show that God is a generous, gift-giving Creator whose "very good" world was broken by sin. The fundamental answer to "Why Christmas?" is that the world is broken, and Christ's coming addresses that brokenness. Opening a Christmas series, Pastor Miles walks through Genesis 1–3 to show that God is a generous, gift-giving Creator whose "very good" world was broken by sin. The fundamental answer to "Why Christmas?" is that the world is broken, and Christ's coming addresses that brokenness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-11-03-redeeming-the-time/ 2013-11-03-redeeming-the-time Sun, 03 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Ephesians 5:15 and its surrounding context, Pastor Miles teaches that believers must walk carefully and wisely, "redeeming the time," because we live in evil days and have a God-given purpose to fulfill. He contrasts the world's self-indulgent, "do whatever you want" mindset with the Spirit-filled life evidenced by worship, thanksgiving, and submission to one another. Drawing from Ephesians 5:15 and its surrounding context, Pastor Miles teaches that believers must walk carefully and wisely, "redeeming the time," because we live in evil days and have a God-given purpose to fulfill. He contrasts the world's self-indulgent, "do whatever you want" mindset with the Spirit-filled life evidenced by worship, thanksgiving, and submission to one another. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-10-20-parting-exhortations/ 2013-10-20-parting-exhortations Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT In this closing study of Romans, Paul gives a series of parting exhortations: mark and avoid those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to sound doctrine, become well-versed in what is good so the counterfeit is easily detected, and rest in the promise that the God of peace will crush Satan under the church's feet. The teaching ends with Paul's great doxology, that God alone is able to establish believers according to the gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ. In this closing study of Romans, Paul gives a series of parting exhortations: mark and avoid those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to sound doctrine, become well-versed in what is good so the counterfeit is easily detected, and rest in the promise that the God of peace will crush Satan under the church's feet. The teaching ends with Paul's great doxology, that God alone is able to establish believers according to the gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-16-01-17/ romans-16-01-17 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT A study of Romans 16, showing first how God grants "honorable mention" in eternity to ordinary, faithful servants whose names are written in the Book of Life, and then how the church is to identify, avoid, and admonish those who cause divisions while remaining established by the gospel of Jesus Christ. A study of Romans 16, showing first how God grants "honorable mention" in eternity to ordinary, faithful servants whose names are written in the Book of Life, and then how the church is to identify, avoid, and admonish those who cause divisions while remaining established by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-15-14-33/ romans-15-14-33 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMT In the closing personal section of Romans, Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, attributing all their goodness to God in them, and explains his calling as a frontier missionary to the Gentiles whose aim is to preach the Gospel where Christ has not been named. The teaching emphasizes that salvation, sanctification, and all good works are God's work for which He alone gets the glory. In the closing personal section of Romans, Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, attributing all their goodness to God in them, and explains his calling as a frontier missionary to the Gentiles whose aim is to preach the Gospel where Christ has not been named. The teaching emphasizes that salvation, sanctification, and all good works are God's work for which He alone gets the glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-15-01-13/ romans-15-01-13 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Romans 15:1-13, this teaching calls believers to reject the world's "survival of the fittest" mindset and instead follow Christ's example of self-denial—bearing with the weak and pleasing others for their growth. As ambassadors of God's kingdom, Christians may face the same reproach Christ endured, but they lay hold of joy, peace, and hope by faith and live united so that Jews and Gentiles alike glorify God with one voice. Drawing from Romans 15:1-13, this teaching calls believers to reject the world's "survival of the fittest" mindset and instead follow Christ's example of self-denial—bearing with the weak and pleasing others for their growth. As ambassadors of God's kingdom, Christians may face the same reproach Christ endured, but they lay hold of joy, peace, and hope by faith and live united so that Jews and Gentiles alike glorify God with one voice. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-14-01-23/ romans-14-01-23 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 14, Pastor Miles teaches how Christians should handle "gray areas"—doubtful, nonessential matters the Bible does not directly address. Rather than judging or despising one another over differing convictions, believers are to receive one another, walk by faith, and pursue righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Working through Romans 14, Pastor Miles teaches how Christians should handle "gray areas"—doubtful, nonessential matters the Bible does not directly address. Rather than judging or despising one another over differing convictions, believers are to receive one another, walk by faith, and pursue righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-13-08-14/ romans-13-08-14 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT Romans 13:8–14 teaches that the one debt we can never fully pay is the obligation to love one another, which fulfills the whole law. Because we cannot meet this command in our own strength, we depend on God's indwelling Spirit to empower us to love sacrificially, walk in the light, and put on Christ as our time grows short. Romans 13:8–14 teaches that the one debt we can never fully pay is the obligation to love one another, which fulfills the whole law. Because we cannot meet this command in our own strength, we depend on God's indwelling Spirit to empower us to love sacrificially, walk in the light, and put on Christ as our time grows short. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-13-01-07/ romans-13-01-07 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Romans 13:1-7 showing that civil government is a God-ordained institution, and that Christians are called both to submit to governing authorities (except when commanded to disobey God) and to support them through paying taxes, all as an expression of obedience to God and a path into the abundant Christian life. A verse-by-verse teaching on Romans 13:1-7 showing that civil government is a God-ordained institution, and that Christians are called both to submit to governing authorities (except when commanded to disobey God) and to support them through paying taxes, all as an expression of obedience to God and a path into the abundant Christian life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-12-09-21/ romans-12-09-21 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMT Romans 12:9-21 contains roughly 45 practical exhortations that show how the believer actually lives out the abundant life Christ came to give. These commands are easy to understand but hard to apply, run contrary to our self-centered flesh, and are only possible through the enabling mercy and grace of God. Romans 12:9-21 contains roughly 45 practical exhortations that show how the believer actually lives out the abundant life Christ came to give. These commands are easy to understand but hard to apply, run contrary to our self-centered flesh, and are only possible through the enabling mercy and grace of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-12-01-08/ romans-12-01-08 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMT At Romans 12 Paul pivots from doctrine (orthodoxy) to practice (orthopraxy), showing how the believer experiences the abundant life now through submission, renunciation of the world, transformation by the renewing of the mind, sober self-evaluation, and active use of God-given spiritual gifts. The teaching closes with an exhortation to serve and give as faithful stewards of God's grace. At Romans 12 Paul pivots from doctrine (orthodoxy) to practice (orthopraxy), showing how the believer experiences the abundant life now through submission, renunciation of the world, transformation by the renewing of the mind, sober self-evaluation, and active use of God-given spiritual gifts. The teaching closes with an exhortation to serve and give as faithful stewards of God's grace. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-11-11-36/ romans-11-11-36 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul declares that Israel's present unbelief is not permanent: their rejection of Jesus brought salvation to the Gentiles, but a day is coming when Israel will see the One they pierced and turn to Jesus in mass salvation. Gentile believers, grafted into the family tree of Abraham's faith by grace, must never boast against the natural branches but stand humbly in God's mercy. Paul declares that Israel's present unbelief is not permanent: their rejection of Jesus brought salvation to the Gentiles, but a day is coming when Israel will see the One they pierced and turn to Jesus in mass salvation. Gentile believers, grafted into the family tree of Abraham's faith by grace, must never boast against the natural branches but stand humbly in God's mercy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-11-01-10/ romans-11-01-10 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Romans 11:1-10, Pastor Miles teaches that God has not rejected Israel, His chosen people, despite their disobedience and rejection of the Messiah. Just as God preserved a faithful remnant of seven thousand in Elijah's day, He preserves today a remnant according to the election of grace—righteousness given freely through faith, never earned by lineage or works. Drawing on Romans 11:1-10, Pastor Miles teaches that God has not rejected Israel, His chosen people, despite their disobedience and rejection of the Messiah. Just as God preserved a faithful remnant of seven thousand in Elijah's day, He preserves today a remnant according to the election of grace—righteousness given freely through faith, never earned by lineage or works. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-10-14-21/ romans-10-14-21 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 10:14-21, Pastor Miles teaches that evangelism begins with prayer but demands the preaching of the Gospel, since faith comes by hearing the word of God, and is confirmed by lives so transformed by grace that they provoke unbelievers to jealousy. He explains how Israel, despite hearing God's word, failed to obey (believe) the Gospel, while God was found by Gentiles who never sought Him. Working through Romans 10:14-21, Pastor Miles teaches that evangelism begins with prayer but demands the preaching of the Gospel, since faith comes by hearing the word of God, and is confirmed by lives so transformed by grace that they provoke unbelievers to jealousy. He explains how Israel, despite hearing God's word, failed to obey (believe) the Gospel, while God was found by Gentiles who never sought Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-10-01-13/ romans-10-01-13 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 10:1-13, Paul models a deep, prayerful desire for the salvation of his countrymen Israel, who had zeal for God but were ignorant of His righteousness, seeking to establish their own. The teaching shows that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes, that righteousness comes by faith and not works, and that evangelism begins with specific, targeted prayer. Working through Romans 10:1-13, Paul models a deep, prayerful desire for the salvation of his countrymen Israel, who had zeal for God but were ignorant of His righteousness, seeking to establish their own. The teaching shows that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes, that righteousness comes by faith and not works, and that evangelism begins with specific, targeted prayer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-09-22-32/ romans-09-22-32 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the prophets Hosea and Isaiah, Paul demonstrates in Romans 9:22-32 that God justly cast away unrepentant Israel while mercifully calling Gentiles to be "My people," proving that both Jew and Gentile become God's people only by responding in faith to His merciful call, not by works or ancestry. Drawing on the prophets Hosea and Isaiah, Paul demonstrates in Romans 9:22-32 that God justly cast away unrepentant Israel while mercifully calling Gentiles to be "My people," proving that both Jew and Gentile become God's people only by responding in faith to His merciful call, not by works or ancestry. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-09-19-24/ romans-09-19-24 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 9:19-24, Pastor Miles addresses the objection that God is unjust to find fault with those whose hearts He hardens, showing that the potter has sovereign authority over the clay. He argues that God works all things according to His foreknowledge, with goodness and justice, making vessels for honor and dishonor from the same fallen lump and calling people—both Jew and Gentile—to respond in faith. Working through Romans 9:19-24, Pastor Miles addresses the objection that God is unjust to find fault with those whose hearts He hardens, showing that the potter has sovereign authority over the clay. He argues that God works all things according to His foreknowledge, with goodness and justice, making vessels for honor and dishonor from the same fallen lump and calling people—both Jew and Gentile—to respond in faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-09-14-18/ romans-09-14-18 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul addresses the objection that God is unjust for choosing certain people to carry out His redemptive plan, showing that God's selection of Israel was about being a conduit of blessing to all nations, not about electing some individuals for heaven and others for hell. Through the contrast between Moses (who received mercy by faith) and Pharaoh (who was hardened in his rebellion), Paul reveals that God is chiefly merciful, perfectly just, and will be glorified through all His creation. Paul addresses the objection that God is unjust for choosing certain people to carry out His redemptive plan, showing that God's selection of Israel was about being a conduit of blessing to all nations, not about electing some individuals for heaven and others for hell. Through the contrast between Moses (who received mercy by faith) and Pharaoh (who was hardened in his rebellion), Paul reveals that God is chiefly merciful, perfectly just, and will be glorified through all His creation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-09-01-13/ romans-09-01-13 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Examining Romans 9:1-13, Pastor Miles explains Paul's deep grief over Israel's rejection of their Messiah, the unmatched privileges given to the descendants of Abraham, and why physical lineage was never the basis of salvation. The teaching shows that God sovereignly brings salvation by His power, through His promise, and according to His foreknowledge—and that this must be received by faith. Examining Romans 9:1-13, Pastor Miles explains Paul's deep grief over Israel's rejection of their Messiah, the unmatched privileges given to the descendants of Abraham, and why physical lineage was never the basis of salvation. The teaching shows that God sovereignly brings salvation by His power, through His promise, and according to His foreknowledge—and that this must be received by faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-06-02-the-bread-of-life/ 2013-06-02-the-bread-of-life Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus's "bread of life" discourse in John 6, this teaching shows that Jesus is the essential element for promoting and sustaining spiritual life, just as physical food sustains physical life. It calls hearers to come to and believe in Christ, and holds together both the responsibility of man and the sovereignty of God in salvation. Drawing from the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus's "bread of life" discourse in John 6, this teaching shows that Jesus is the essential element for promoting and sustaining spiritual life, just as physical food sustains physical life. It calls hearers to come to and believe in Christ, and holds together both the responsibility of man and the sovereignty of God in salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-05-26-the-state-of-israel-struggles-and-challenges/ 2013-05-26-the-state-of-israel-struggles-and-challenges Sun, 26 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Taking a detour from Romans, Pastor Miles meditates on Ephesians 3 and Paul's prison-prayer that climaxes in verse 20, where God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. He applies this confidence to the life and mission of the church, including an honest update on the church's finances and a call to prayer. Taking a detour from Romans, Pastor Miles meditates on Ephesians 3 and Paul's prison-prayer that climaxes in verse 20, where God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think. He applies this confidence to the life and mission of the church, including an honest update on the church's finances and a call to prayer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-08-31-39/ romans-08-31-39 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Miles shows that because God has already given His own Son for us, He is unalterably for us, has justified us in Christ the Elect One, and through Christ's death, resurrection, and ongoing intercession secures us so that nothing—no trial, power, or created thing—can separate us from His love. The teaching repeatedly stresses that all this victory and security exist only "in Christ." Working through Romans 8:31-39, Pastor Miles shows that because God has already given His own Son for us, He is unalterably for us, has justified us in Christ the Elect One, and through Christ's death, resurrection, and ongoing intercession secures us so that nothing—no trial, power, or created thing—can separate us from His love. The teaching repeatedly stresses that all this victory and security exist only "in Christ." Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-08-26-30/ romans-08-26-30 Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Romans 8, Pastor Miles teaches that the Spirit helps believers in their weakness by interceding when they do not know how to pray, and that God works all things—including suffering—for the good of conforming His children to the image of Christ. He addresses the Calvinist-Arminian debate over foreknowledge and predestination, urging humility and locating our destiny "in Christ." Continuing in Romans 8, Pastor Miles teaches that the Spirit helps believers in their weakness by interceding when they do not know how to pray, and that God works all things—including suffering—for the good of conforming His children to the image of Christ. He addresses the Calvinist-Arminian debate over foreknowledge and predestination, urging humility and locating our destiny "in Christ." Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-08-14-18/ romans-08-14-18 Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Romans 8:14-18, Pastor Miles teaches that being led by the Spirit is the visible evidence of our sonship in God, modeled supremely by Jesus, and that this adoption secures us as heirs of God who inherit both His glory and His sufferings. The certain glory awaiting us far outweighs any suffering of this present life. Drawing from Romans 8:14-18, Pastor Miles teaches that being led by the Spirit is the visible evidence of our sonship in God, modeled supremely by Jesus, and that this adoption secures us as heirs of God who inherit both His glory and His sufferings. The certain glory awaiting us far outweighs any suffering of this present life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-08-05-13/ romans-08-05-13 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul contrasts the carnal mind, which produces death, with the spiritual mind, which produces life and peace, teaching that the believer's victory over sin is real and available now—not by self-effort in the flesh, but by yielding to the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Every Christian possesses the Spirit and therefore the ability to walk in this abundant life rather than the defeat of Romans 7. Paul contrasts the carnal mind, which produces death, with the spiritual mind, which produces life and peace, teaching that the believer's victory over sin is real and available now—not by self-effort in the flesh, but by yielding to the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Every Christian possesses the Spirit and therefore the ability to walk in this abundant life rather than the defeat of Romans 7. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-08-01-04/ romans-08-01-04 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT Romans 8 opens with the declaration that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, transitioning from the frustration of Romans 7 to the victory available through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles teaches that what the law could not do because of our weak flesh, God accomplished by sending His Son, so that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in those who walk according to the Spirit. Romans 8 opens with the declaration that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, transitioning from the frustration of Romans 7 to the victory available through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles teaches that what the law could not do because of our weak flesh, God accomplished by sending His Son, so that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in those who walk according to the Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-03-31-4311/ 2013-03-31-4311 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Jesus Christ is not only one who experienced resurrection but is Himself the resurrection and the life, as proven by the empty tomb, the 500 witnesses, and the raising of Lazarus. This Easter message calls the hearer to respond to Jesus' call to come out of the tomb of death by confessing sin, believing in the risen Christ, and following Him publicly. Jesus Christ is not only one who experienced resurrection but is Himself the resurrection and the life, as proven by the empty tomb, the 500 witnesses, and the raising of Lazarus. This Easter message calls the hearer to respond to Jesus' call to come out of the tomb of death by confessing sin, believing in the risen Christ, and following Him publicly. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-07-13-25/ romans-07-13-25 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul's anguished declaration in Romans 7:13-25 describes the war between the believer's new nature in Christ and the old sinful flesh. Pastor Miles unlocks the passage with the "I/me key" and the "good key," showing that the law is good but cannot save, and that deliverance comes only through Jesus Christ. Paul's anguished declaration in Romans 7:13-25 describes the war between the believer's new nature in Christ and the old sinful flesh. Pastor Miles unlocks the passage with the "I/me key" and the "good key," showing that the law is good but cannot save, and that deliverance comes only through Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-07-07-12/ romans-07-07-12 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul answers whether the law itself is sin by showing that the law is holy, just, and good—it exposes indwelling sin like an x-ray and points us to Christ. Drawing on Paul's own experience as a converted Pharisee, the teaching shows that the law cannot make us righteous but reveals our deep need for the Deliverer. Paul answers whether the law itself is sin by showing that the law is holy, just, and good—it exposes indwelling sin like an x-ray and points us to Christ. Drawing on Paul's own experience as a converted Pharisee, the teaching shows that the law cannot make us righteous but reveals our deep need for the Deliverer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-07-01-06/ romans-07-01-06 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul teaches that just as death releases a spouse from the binding covenant of marriage, believers have died to the law through the body of Christ so they may be joined to the risen Jesus and bear fruit to God. Released from the law's judgment and the dominion of sin, Christians now serve in the newness of the Spirit rather than the oldness of the letter. Paul teaches that just as death releases a spouse from the binding covenant of marriage, believers have died to the law through the body of Christ so they may be joined to the risen Jesus and bear fruit to God. Released from the law's judgment and the dominion of sin, Christians now serve in the newness of the Spirit rather than the oldness of the letter. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-06-15-23/ romans-06-15-23 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Paul anticipates the question: if we are under grace and no longer under the law, why not keep sinning? His answer is that grace does not free us into autonomy but transfers our slavery — from bondage to sin (which yields shame, lost joy, captivity of will, and death) to the service of righteousness and God, which yields holiness and everlasting life. Paul anticipates the question: if we are under grace and no longer under the law, why not keep sinning? His answer is that grace does not free us into autonomy but transfers our slavery — from bondage to sin (which yields shame, lost joy, captivity of will, and death) to the service of righteousness and God, which yields holiness and everlasting life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-06-01-14/ romans-06-01-14 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Building on Romans 1-5's teaching about justification, this study turns to sanctification, showing that believers have died to sin and been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life. Because we are no longer slaves to sin but freed by grace, we are called to reckon ourselves dead to sin and present our bodies as instruments of righteousness to God. Building on Romans 1-5's teaching about justification, this study turns to sanctification, showing that believers have died to sin and been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life. Because we are no longer slaves to sin but freed by grace, we are called to reckon ourselves dead to sin and present our bodies as instruments of righteousness to God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-05-12-21/ romans-05-12-21 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Examining Romans 5:12-21, this teaching contrasts the two most impactful men in human history—Adam, whose one act of disobedience brought sin and death to all humanity, and Jesus, whose one righteous act on the cross makes justification and eternal life available to all who believe. The "Adam Bomb" of original sin is answered by the super-abounding grace found only in the Lord Jesus Christ. Examining Romans 5:12-21, this teaching contrasts the two most impactful men in human history—Adam, whose one act of disobedience brought sin and death to all humanity, and Jesus, whose one righteous act on the cross makes justification and eternal life available to all who believe. The "Adam Bomb" of original sin is answered by the super-abounding grace found only in the Lord Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-05-01-11/ romans-05-01-11 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on the "therefore" of Romans 5:1-11, this teaching shows that those justified by grace through faith have peace with God, access to abundant grace, and a certain hope of glory—giving believers reason to rejoice not only in their salvation but even in tribulation, which God uses to conform them to the image of Christ. Drawing on the "therefore" of Romans 5:1-11, this teaching shows that those justified by grace through faith have peace with God, access to abundant grace, and a certain hope of glory—giving believers reason to rejoice not only in their salvation but even in tribulation, which God uses to conform them to the image of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-04-13-25/ romans-04-13-25 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Working through Romans 4:13-25, Pastor Miles shows that Abraham received God's promise not through keeping the law but through the righteousness of faith, making him the father of all who believe. Because salvation rests on God's promise and Christ's resurrection rather than human works, the same justifying faith Abraham exercised is now available to everyone who believes. Working through Romans 4:13-25, Pastor Miles shows that Abraham received God's promise not through keeping the law but through the righteousness of faith, making him the father of all who believe. Because salvation rests on God's promise and Christ's resurrection rather than human works, the same justifying faith Abraham exercised is now available to everyone who believes. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-04-01-12/ romans-04-01-12 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Tracing the Bible's grand storyline of creation, fall, and redemption through Abraham's life, this teaching shows that Abraham was declared righteous by faith—not works, bloodline, or circumcision—and that the same grace through faith is available to all who trust in the God who justifies the ungodly through Jesus Christ. Tracing the Bible's grand storyline of creation, fall, and redemption through Abraham's life, this teaching shows that Abraham was declared righteous by faith—not works, bloodline, or circumcision—and that the same grace through faith is available to all who trust in the God who justifies the ungodly through Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-01-13-reflect/ 2013-01-13-reflect Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:18, Pastor Miles celebrates the goodness of God demonstrated through Cross Connection Escondido's ministry in 2012 and casts vision for 2013, with the year's theme word, "Reflect," calling believers to behold and mirror the glory of the Lord to the world. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3:18, Pastor Miles celebrates the goodness of God demonstrated through Cross Connection Escondido's ministry in 2012 and casts vision for 2013, with the year's theme word, "Reflect," calling believers to behold and mirror the glory of the Lord to the world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2013-01-06-1-thessalonians-5-14/ 2013-01-06-1-thessalonians-5-14 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT Beginning a new year, Pastor Miles works through Paul's concluding exhortations in 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, urging the church not to drift but to grow in faith, hope, and love by warning the idle, comforting the fainthearted, upholding the weak, being patient with all, refusing to repay evil for evil, rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything. Beginning a new year, Pastor Miles works through Paul's concluding exhortations in 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, urging the church not to drift but to grow in faith, hope, and love by warning the idle, comforting the fainthearted, upholding the weak, being patient with all, refusing to repay evil for evil, rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in everything. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-12-30-update/ 2012-12-30-update Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT A year-end "prophecy update" teaching that surveys what the Bible actually says about the last days, the second coming of Christ, and Calvary Chapel's premillennial, pre-tribulational position—held with humility—before concluding from Matthew 24 and Acts 1 that the chief sign of the end is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, which means the church has work to do. A year-end "prophecy update" teaching that surveys what the Bible actually says about the last days, the second coming of Christ, and Calvary Chapel's premillennial, pre-tribulational position—held with humility—before concluding from Matthew 24 and Acts 1 that the chief sign of the end is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, which means the church has work to do. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-03-09-20b/ romans-03-09-20b Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas-season teaching from Romans 3:21-31 showing that all humanity is hopelessly guilty before a just and holy God who cannot simply overlook sin, and that the Advent of Jesus Christ is the answer to how God can remain just while justifying sinners through faith in Christ's atoning death. A Christmas-season teaching from Romans 3:21-31 showing that all humanity is hopelessly guilty before a just and holy God who cannot simply overlook sin, and that the Advent of Jesus Christ is the answer to how God can remain just while justifying sinners through faith in Christ's atoning death. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-03-09-20/ romans-03-09-20 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT A meditation, occasioned by the Sandy Hook tragedy, on Romans 3:9-20, showing that Scripture declares all humanity "under sin" and that the law was given not to make us righteous but to expose our guilt and drive us to Christ. The teaching closes by pointing to the Advent of Jesus, the only source of righteousness and true peace (shalom). A meditation, occasioned by the Sandy Hook tragedy, on Romans 3:9-20, showing that Scripture declares all humanity "under sin" and that the law was given not to make us righteous but to expose our guilt and drive us to Christ. The teaching closes by pointing to the Advent of Jesus, the only source of righteousness and true peace (shalom). Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-03-01-18/ romans-03-01-18 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul anticipates the inevitable questions a Jewish reader would raise after being told that descent from Abraham gives no advantage at the day of judgment, affirming that the Jews' chief privilege was being entrusted with God's word, and that God remains faithful and just even when people fail to believe. The teaching applies this to America's stewardship of Scripture and our calling to carry God's word, like clouds carrying rain, to those who have never heard it. Paul anticipates the inevitable questions a Jewish reader would raise after being told that descent from Abraham gives no advantage at the day of judgment, affirming that the Jews' chief privilege was being entrusted with God's word, and that God remains faithful and just even when people fail to believe. The teaching applies this to America's stewardship of Scripture and our calling to carry God's word, like clouds carrying rain, to those who have never heard it. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-02-17-29/ romans-02-17-29 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Romans, Paul turns from the open hedonist and the moralistic judge to a third group—the self-righteous religionist who trusts in Jewish privilege, the Law, and circumcision yet fails to keep what he teaches. The teaching shows that religion only reaches skin-deep, that all three groups stand guilty before God, and that true circumcision is of the heart, setting the stage for the good news of righteousness by faith. Continuing through Romans, Paul turns from the open hedonist and the moralistic judge to a third group—the self-righteous religionist who trusts in Jewish privilege, the Law, and circumcision yet fails to keep what he teaches. The teaching shows that religion only reaches skin-deep, that all three groups stand guilty before God, and that true circumcision is of the heart, setting the stage for the good news of righteousness by faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-02-01-16/ romans-02-01-16 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his study in Romans, Pastor Miles examines how Paul turns from the hedonist of chapter 1 to the moralist of chapter 2, showing that those who judge others stand equally guilty before God because sin is fundamentally a matter of the heart. The teaching argues that God's perfect, heart-searching judgment leaves every person—hedonist, moralist, and religionist alike—inexcusable and in need of the gospel. Continuing his study in Romans, Pastor Miles examines how Paul turns from the hedonist of chapter 1 to the moralist of chapter 2, showing that those who judge others stand equally guilty before God because sin is fundamentally a matter of the heart. The teaching argues that God's perfect, heart-searching judgment leaves every person—hedonist, moralist, and religionist alike—inexcusable and in need of the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-01-17-32/ romans-01-17-32 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because the gospel both announces God's salvation and confronts humanity with its lostness. Before Romans can speak of grace, it must establish God's verdict — 'there is none righteous' — and trace how, when people suppress what God has revealed, He 'gives them up' to the consequences of misplaced worship. Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because the gospel both announces God's salvation and confronts humanity with its lostness. Before Romans can speak of grace, it must establish God's verdict — 'there is none righteous' — and trace how, when people suppress what God has revealed, He 'gives them up' to the consequences of misplaced worship. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-01-08-17/ romans-01-08-17 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Romans 1:8–17, Pastor Miles examines Paul's thanksgiving for the Roman believers' active faith, his prayerful and debtor's heart to preach the gospel, and his bold declaration that he is "not ashamed of the gospel" because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Teaching through Romans 1:8–17, Pastor Miles examines Paul's thanksgiving for the Roman believers' active faith, his prayerful and debtor's heart to preach the gospel, and his bold declaration that he is "not ashamed of the gospel" because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-01-01-7b/ romans-01-01-7b Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Examining Romans 1:1-7, this teaching unpacks the gospel of God as the eternally planned, prophetically promised good news concerning Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man, proven by His resurrection. Through Jesus we receive grace and an apostolic calling not in order to earn salvation, but for obedience to the faith, carrying the gospel to all nations. Examining Romans 1:1-7, this teaching unpacks the gospel of God as the eternally planned, prophetically promised good news concerning Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man, proven by His resurrection. Through Jesus we receive grace and an apostolic calling not in order to earn salvation, but for obedience to the faith, carrying the gospel to all nations. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-01-01-7b-2/ romans-01-01-7b-2 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Examining Romans 1:1-7, this teaching unpacks the gospel of God as the eternally planned, prophetically promised good news concerning Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man, proven by His resurrection. Through Jesus we receive grace and an apostolic calling not in order to earn salvation, but for obedience to the faith, carrying the gospel to all nations. Examining Romans 1:1-7, this teaching unpacks the gospel of God as the eternally planned, prophetically promised good news concerning Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man, proven by His resurrection. Through Jesus we receive grace and an apostolic calling not in order to earn salvation, but for obedience to the faith, carrying the gospel to all nations. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/romans-01-01-07/ romans-01-01-07 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT An expository teaching on Romans 1:1, where Paul identifies himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, and separated unto the gospel of God. Pastor Miles draws from these three descriptors a pattern for every believer: we are all servants of Christ by virtue of His Lordship, and we discover our specific calling and appointed task only as we serve faithfully in whatever God sets before us. An expository teaching on Romans 1:1, where Paul identifies himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, and separated unto the gospel of God. Pastor Miles draws from these three descriptors a pattern for every believer: we are all servants of Christ by virtue of His Lordship, and we discover our specific calling and appointed task only as we serve faithfully in whatever God sets before us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/introduction-to-the-book-of-romans/ introduction-to-the-book-of-romans Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT An introduction to Paul's Epistle to the Romans, set within the chronology of Acts, explaining how the Roman church likely came to be through Paul's trained church-planting team, and surveying the letter's purpose as a doctrinal primer that unites Jewish and Gentile believers in Christ. An introduction to Paul's Epistle to the Romans, set within the chronology of Acts, explaining how the Roman church likely came to be through Paul's trained church-planting team, and surveying the letter's purpose as a doctrinal primer that unites Jewish and Gentile believers in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-09-30-acts-20-1/ 2012-09-30-acts-20-1 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A review of the book of Acts focused on its central theme of gospel proclamation, showing that the church's essential, unchanging mission—commanded by Jesus and modeled by the early church—is to preach the simple gospel of Christ crucified, buried, and risen. Every believer, empowered by the Spirit, is called to be a gospel proclaimer in the face of opposition until Christ returns. A review of the book of Acts focused on its central theme of gospel proclamation, showing that the church's essential, unchanging mission—commanded by Jesus and modeled by the early church—is to preach the simple gospel of Christ crucified, buried, and risen. Every believer, empowered by the Spirit, is called to be a gospel proclaimer in the face of opposition until Christ returns. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-09-23-persecution/ 2012-09-23-persecution Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A study of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus that traces the church's escalating persecution and presents Acts as a story of radical transformation—God's power converting His chief persecutor into His chosen vessel. The teaching applies this to believers today, who are transformed in order to become transformers in their community. A study of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus that traces the church's escalating persecution and presents Acts as a story of radical transformation—God's power converting His chief persecutor into His chosen vessel. The teaching applies this to believers today, who are transformed in order to become transformers in their community. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-09-16-acts-20-1/ 2012-09-16-acts-20-1 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A study of Acts that traces the birth and growth of the early church through God's power, demonstrating that wherever God's power is at work in His church, the opposition of the enemy will inevitably arise. Pastor Miles charges the church to respond to persecution not with apology and silence, but with Spirit-empowered boldness in proclaiming the gospel. A study of Acts that traces the birth and growth of the early church through God's power, demonstrating that wherever God's power is at work in His church, the opposition of the enemy will inevitably arise. Pastor Miles charges the church to respond to persecution not with apology and silence, but with Spirit-empowered boldness in proclaiming the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-09-09-acts-20-1/ 2012-09-09-acts-20-1 Sun, 09 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT A re-entry teaching into the book of Acts that reframes the church as God's empowered, ordinary people sent into every sphere of life, then traces five demonstrations of God's power in the first six chapters of Acts and introduces the church's new "Connect" community ministry. A re-entry teaching into the book of Acts that reframes the church as God's empowered, ordinary people sent into every sphere of life, then traces five demonstrations of God's power in the first six chapters of Acts and introduces the church's new "Connect" community ministry. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-09-02-2-corinthians-13-1/ 2012-09-02-2-corinthians-13-1 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT As Paul closes 2 Corinthians and prepares for his third visit, he calls the church to self-examination—to test whether Christ is truly in them and to live an examined life prayerfully, biblically, and publicly. Pastor Miles teaches that the proof of Christ's presence is not worldly power or harshness but the fruit of the Spirit, and that when self-examination exposes sin, the answer is repentance and confession. As Paul closes 2 Corinthians and prepares for his third visit, he calls the church to self-examination—to test whether Christ is truly in them and to live an examined life prayerfully, biblically, and publicly. Pastor Miles teaches that the proof of Christ's presence is not worldly power or harshness but the fruit of the Spirit, and that when self-examination exposes sin, the answer is repentance and confession. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-08-26-2-corinthians-12-1/ 2012-08-26-2-corinthians-12-1 Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Examining 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles explores Paul's "thorn in the flesh," arguing it was not a physical ailment but the satanic-led opposition of false apostles, and uses it to address the difficult question of why God allows suffering in the believer's life. He concludes that God permits suffering—originating from Him, sourced through Satan—to humble us, refine us, deepen our dependence on Him, and reflect His glory, with the promise of an eternity free from pain. Examining 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles explores Paul's "thorn in the flesh," arguing it was not a physical ailment but the satanic-led opposition of false apostles, and uses it to address the difficult question of why God allows suffering in the believer's life. He concludes that God permits suffering—originating from Him, sourced through Satan—to humble us, refine us, deepen our dependence on Him, and reflect His glory, with the promise of an eternity free from pain. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-08-19-2-corinthians-11-1/ 2012-08-19-2-corinthians-11-1 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul reluctantly stoops to "foolish" self-commendation in 2 Corinthians 11 to protect the Corinthian church from false apostles. He gives four "for" reasons—God's jealousy for them, their betrothal to Christ, their drift from the gospel, and their departure from Paul himself—warning that any teaching added to the simplicity that is in Christ is a satanic seduction. Paul reluctantly stoops to "foolish" self-commendation in 2 Corinthians 11 to protect the Corinthian church from false apostles. He gives four "for" reasons—God's jealousy for them, their betrothal to Christ, their drift from the gospel, and their departure from Paul himself—warning that any teaching added to the simplicity that is in Christ is a satanic seduction. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-08-05-2-corinthians-10-7/ 2012-08-05-2-corinthians-10-7 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul defends his ministry against slanderous "super apostles" at Corinth by exposing their false claims and refusing to measure himself by human standards. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 10:7 and parallel passages, he teaches that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, and that the only boasting worth pursuing is glorying in the Lord and seeking His commendation. Paul defends his ministry against slanderous "super apostles" at Corinth by exposing their false claims and refusing to measure himself by human standards. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 10:7 and parallel passages, he teaches that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, and that the only boasting worth pursuing is glorying in the Lord and seeking His commendation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-07-29-2-corinthians-10-1/ 2012-07-29-2-corinthians-10-1 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT As Paul opens the final four-chapter section of 2 Corinthians, he confronts the critics who slandered his character and ministry, doing so not by self-exaltation but by appealing to "the meekness and gentleness of Christ." Pastor Miles traces the painful backstory of Paul's relationship with Corinth and then turns the spotlight on us: true Christlike meekness is power under control, possible only as God works it in us. As Paul opens the final four-chapter section of 2 Corinthians, he confronts the critics who slandered his character and ministry, doing so not by self-exaltation but by appealing to "the meekness and gentleness of Christ." Pastor Miles traces the painful backstory of Paul's relationship with Corinth and then turns the spotlight on us: true Christlike meekness is power under control, possible only as God works it in us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-07-15-2-corinthians-8-16/ 2012-07-15-2-corinthians-8-16 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul shows the Corinthian church how the collection for Jerusalem was handled with complete integrity—received and carried by multiple trusted men of good report, selected by the churches—so that no reproach would fall on the ministry. From this, Pastor Miles draws principles for stewardship and presses believers toward joyful, sacrificial, cheerful giving motivated by God's grace and the promise of eternal reward. Paul shows the Corinthian church how the collection for Jerusalem was handled with complete integrity—received and carried by multiple trusted men of good report, selected by the churches—so that no reproach would fall on the ministry. From this, Pastor Miles draws principles for stewardship and presses believers toward joyful, sacrificial, cheerful giving motivated by God's grace and the promise of eternal reward. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-07-08-2-corinthians-8-10/ 2012-07-08-2-corinthians-8-10 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul exhorts the Corinthians to complete the giving they began a year earlier, illustrating that giving is a sanctifying work by which God purges greed from the believer's heart. From 2 Corinthians 8:10-15, Miles teaches that God honors willing desire, calls us to finish good intentions in action, and establishes a biblical model of equality in which all gather, all share, and none lack. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to complete the giving they began a year earlier, illustrating that giving is a sanctifying work by which God purges greed from the believer's heart. From 2 Corinthians 8:10-15, Miles teaches that God honors willing desire, calls us to finish good intentions in action, and establishes a biblical model of equality in which all gather, all share, and none lack. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-07-01-2-corinthians-8-8/ 2012-07-01-2-corinthians-8-8 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Miles teaches that New Testament giving is wholly a giving of grace—never a mandate, tax, or means to receive—and that Paul's audacious comparison between the Macedonian and Corinthian churches reveals giving to be a threefold test: of our love, of our faith, and of God's faithfulness. The supreme example and motivation is Jesus Christ, who though rich became poor so that we might be made eternally rich. Continuing through 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Miles teaches that New Testament giving is wholly a giving of grace—never a mandate, tax, or means to receive—and that Paul's audacious comparison between the Macedonian and Corinthian churches reveals giving to be a threefold test: of our love, of our faith, and of God's faithfulness. The supreme example and motivation is Jesus Christ, who though rich became poor so that we might be made eternally rich. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-06-24-2-corinthians-8-1/ 2012-06-24-2-corinthians-8-1 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces the giving section of 2 Corinthians 8–9 by examining the example of the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite poverty and affliction. He explains the relationship between Old Testament tithing and New Testament gracious giving, then walks through thirteen principles of giving exemplified by the Macedonians. Pastor Miles introduces the giving section of 2 Corinthians 8–9 by examining the example of the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite poverty and affliction. He explains the relationship between Old Testament tithing and New Testament gracious giving, then walks through thirteen principles of giving exemplified by the Macedonians. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-06-17-2-corinthians-8-1/ 2012-06-17-2-corinthians-8-1 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT An extended preface to 2 Corinthians 8–9, this teaching frames the offering Paul collected for the poverty-stricken church in Jerusalem, exposing how the topic of money stirs the carnal heart and calling believers to trust God as their ultimate provider. Pastor Miles rejects both prosperity and poverty theology, surveys God's faithful provision in Scripture, and lays out biblical principles of giving as a path to blessing, an acceptable sacrifice, and an expression of God's grace and love. An extended preface to 2 Corinthians 8–9, this teaching frames the offering Paul collected for the poverty-stricken church in Jerusalem, exposing how the topic of money stirs the carnal heart and calling believers to trust God as their ultimate provider. Pastor Miles rejects both prosperity and poverty theology, surveys God's faithful provision in Scripture, and lays out biblical principles of giving as a path to blessing, an acceptable sacrifice, and an expression of God's grace and love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-06-10-2-corinthians-7-8/ 2012-06-10-2-corinthians-7-8 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 and the painful history between Paul and the Corinthian church, this teaching contrasts godly sorrow, which produces repentance leading to salvation, with worldly sorrow, which is merely grieved at being caught and ends in death. Pastor Miles unpacks seven marks of godly sorrow and shows that both rebuke and discipline, when motivated by compassion, reflect the very heart of God. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 and the painful history between Paul and the Corinthian church, this teaching contrasts godly sorrow, which produces repentance leading to salvation, with worldly sorrow, which is merely grieved at being caught and ends in death. Pastor Miles unpacks seven marks of godly sorrow and shows that both rebuke and discipline, when motivated by compassion, reflect the very heart of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-05-27-reconcile-03/ 2012-05-27-reconcile-03 Sun, 27 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT This third message in the *Reconcile* series teaches that the fall severed humanity's communion with God and community with one another, and that Christ alone restores what was lost through the cross. Believers, reconciled and made one in Christ, are called to live out that restored oneness before a world that is unknowingly longing for it, becoming ambassadors and ministers of reconciliation. This third message in the *Reconcile* series teaches that the fall severed humanity's communion with God and community with one another, and that Christ alone restores what was lost through the cross. Believers, reconciled and made one in Christ, are called to live out that restored oneness before a world that is unknowingly longing for it, becoming ambassadors and ministers of reconciliation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-05-20-reconcile-02/ 2012-05-20-reconcile-02 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "Reconcile" series, Pastor Miles teaches that all sinners—including those the church most avoids—are estranged from the Father they long for, and that Christians are called to incarnational ministry: like Jesus, we move into the neighborhood, learn the culture, and bring the lost into connection with God through the cross. Using Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4, he shows that we are ambassadors sent to connect with sinners, not to separate ourselves from them. Continuing the "Reconcile" series, Pastor Miles teaches that all sinners—including those the church most avoids—are estranged from the Father they long for, and that Christians are called to incarnational ministry: like Jesus, we move into the neighborhood, learn the culture, and bring the lost into connection with God through the cross. Using Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4, he shows that we are ambassadors sent to connect with sinners, not to separate ourselves from them. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-05-13-reconcile-01/ 2012-05-13-reconcile-01 Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Deviating from 2 Corinthians for a three-part mini-series called "Reconcile," Pastor Miles addresses how the church should engage the cultural debate over marriage, arguing that since marriage is a God-ordained religious institution the state should grant civil unions only, while Christians remain ambassadors of Christ called to bring all sinners—including the LGBT community—into reconciliation with God through the cross. Deviating from 2 Corinthians for a three-part mini-series called "Reconcile," Pastor Miles addresses how the church should engage the cultural debate over marriage, arguing that since marriage is a God-ordained religious institution the state should grant civil unions only, while Christians remain ambassadors of Christ called to bring all sinners—including the LGBT community—into reconciliation with God through the cross. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-05-06-2-corinthians-7-2/ 2012-05-06-2-corinthians-7-2 Sun, 06 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul pleads with the Corinthians to open their hearts and receive him, defending himself against accusations of wronging, corrupting, and defrauding them, while assuring them his convicting words flowed from a father's love. He then testifies that in the midst of severe tribulation in Macedonia, God comforted him through the coming of Titus and the good news of the Corinthians' repentance, demonstrating that God uses human fellowship and the gospel to bring joy even in trials. Paul pleads with the Corinthians to open their hearts and receive him, defending himself against accusations of wronging, corrupting, and defrauding them, while assuring them his convicting words flowed from a father's love. He then testifies that in the midst of severe tribulation in Macedonia, God comforted him through the coming of Titus and the good news of the Corinthians' repentance, demonstrating that God uses human fellowship and the gospel to bring joy even in trials. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-04-22-2-corinthians-6-14/ 2012-04-22-2-corinthians-6-14 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Building on Paul's portrait of the ambassador of Christ who lives between two worlds, this teaching unpacks 2 Corinthians 6:14 and the command not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, showing from the Old Testament that God created purposeful divisions and that believers must enter every relationship with a kingdom mindset, remaining separate and holy as the temple of God. Building on Paul's portrait of the ambassador of Christ who lives between two worlds, this teaching unpacks 2 Corinthians 6:14 and the command not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, showing from the Old Testament that God created purposeful divisions and that believers must enter every relationship with a kingdom mindset, remaining separate and holy as the temple of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-04-15-2-corinthians-6-1/ 2012-04-15-2-corinthians-6-1 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:1 and following, Pastor Miles teaches that having received God's grace freely, Christians must not hold it in vain but live with urgency, integrity, and patient endurance as ambassadors of Christ. He walks through the costly hardships Paul endured and the Spirit-produced character that authenticates a true minister of the gospel. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:1 and following, Pastor Miles teaches that having received God's grace freely, Christians must not hold it in vain but live with urgency, integrity, and patient endurance as ambassadors of Christ. He walks through the costly hardships Paul endured and the Spirit-produced character that authenticates a true minister of the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-03-25-2-corinthians-5-14/ 2012-03-25-2-corinthians-5-14 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Miles teaches that the love of Christ compels believers to preach the gospel, expounding on five reasons for evangelism and the truth that all humanity is dead in sin until reconciled to God through Christ, who became sin for us. He shows that anyone in Christ is a new creation, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation as God's ambassador. Continuing in 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Miles teaches that the love of Christ compels believers to preach the gospel, expounding on five reasons for evangelism and the truth that all humanity is dead in sin until reconciled to God through Christ, who became sin for us. He shows that anyone in Christ is a new creation, entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation as God's ambassador. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-03-18-2-corinthians-5-9/ 2012-03-18-2-corinthians-5-9 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Miles teaches that because believers have absolute confidence in eternity through Christ's finished work, they labor not to earn acceptance but to be well-pleasing to God. He explains how the certainty of standing before the judgment seat of Christ—reconciled with salvation by grace through the Book of Life in Revelation 20—should stir believers to a passionate, fearless evangelism compelled by the love of Christ. Continuing in 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Miles teaches that because believers have absolute confidence in eternity through Christ's finished work, they labor not to earn acceptance but to be well-pleasing to God. He explains how the certainty of standing before the judgment seat of Christ—reconciled with salvation by grace through the Book of Life in Revelation 20—should stir believers to a passionate, fearless evangelism compelled by the love of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-03-11-2-corinthians-5-1/ 2012-03-11-2-corinthians-5-1 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, Pastor Miles explains that our earthly body is a temporary tent destined to dissolve, while God has prepared an eternal, heavenly body for those who trust Christ. This confident assurance—guaranteed by the indwelling Holy Spirit and grounded in Christ's finished work rather than our own—enables believers to face trials with joy and to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. Teaching through 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, Pastor Miles explains that our earthly body is a temporary tent destined to dissolve, while God has prepared an eternal, heavenly body for those who trust Christ. This confident assurance—guaranteed by the indwelling Holy Spirit and grounded in Christ's finished work rather than our own—enables believers to face trials with joy and to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-03-04-2-corinthians-4-1/ 2012-03-04-2-corinthians-4-1 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Building on the contrast between the old covenant ministry of condemnation and the new covenant ministry of righteousness, this teaching shows that believers have been given a ministry of righteousness and reconciliation that they cannot fulfill in their own strength but only as they rely on God's unfailing mercy. Paul then identifies three obstacles to this work—the flesh, the devil, and the world's affliction—and supplies the solution for each. Building on the contrast between the old covenant ministry of condemnation and the new covenant ministry of righteousness, this teaching shows that believers have been given a ministry of righteousness and reconciliation that they cannot fulfill in their own strength but only as they rely on God's unfailing mercy. Paul then identifies three obstacles to this work—the flesh, the devil, and the world's affliction—and supplies the solution for each. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-02-26-2-corinthians-3-7/ 2012-02-26-2-corinthians-3-7 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul contrasts the old covenant (the letter of the law, which brings death and condemnation) with the new covenant (of the Spirit, which gives life and a transformed heart), showing that while the law is glorious, its glory fades and was always meant to point us to the surpassing glory of Christ. As we behold Jesus, the Spirit transforms us from glory to glory, freeing us from a merely legal relationship with God into a father-child relationship of faith, hope, and love. Paul contrasts the old covenant (the letter of the law, which brings death and condemnation) with the new covenant (of the Spirit, which gives life and a transformed heart), showing that while the law is glorious, its glory fades and was always meant to point us to the surpassing glory of Christ. As we behold Jesus, the Spirit transforms us from glory to glory, freeing us from a merely legal relationship with God into a father-child relationship of faith, hope, and love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-02-19-2-corinthians-2-12/ 2012-02-19-2-corinthians-2-12 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT In 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6, Paul gives a third defense for not visiting Corinth—an open door at Troas and his anxious search for Titus—revealing his very human struggle with stress. Pastor Miles teaches that when distressing circumstances hinder God's work, believers must refocus on the God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, making us the fragrance of His knowledge and living letters of Jesus, all in dependence on God's sufficiency. In 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6, Paul gives a third defense for not visiting Corinth—an open door at Troas and his anxious search for Titus—revealing his very human struggle with stress. Pastor Miles teaches that when distressing circumstances hinder God's work, believers must refocus on the God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, making us the fragrance of His knowledge and living letters of Jesus, all in dependence on God's sufficiency. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-02-12-2-corinthians-2-1/ 2012-02-12-2-corinthians-2-1 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul defends his decision not to visit Corinth, explaining that he postponed his coming out of love so as not to come "in heaviness," and that his role was to be a helper of their joy rather than a lord over their faith. The teaching applies this to Christian fellowship, urging believers to distinguish essential ("national border") doctrines from secondary ("state border") preferences and to pursue mutual edification, while showing that the goal of all church discipline is forgiveness and restoration. Paul defends his decision not to visit Corinth, explaining that he postponed his coming out of love so as not to come "in heaviness," and that his role was to be a helper of their joy rather than a lord over their faith. The teaching applies this to Christian fellowship, urging believers to distinguish essential ("national border") doctrines from secondary ("state border") preferences and to pursue mutual edification, while showing that the goal of all church discipline is forgiveness and restoration. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-02-06-proverbs-63-1/ 2012-02-06-proverbs-63-1 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Psalm 63, written by David while on the run from his rebellious son Absalom, Pastor Miles teaches that worship is far larger than singing songs on Sunday—it is the entirety of life lived for God's glory. He calls believers to seek God early and continually, to meditate on His word, and to worship Him in spirit and truth in every circumstance, even amid suffering and injustice. Drawing on Psalm 63, written by David while on the run from his rebellious son Absalom, Pastor Miles teaches that worship is far larger than singing songs on Sunday—it is the entirety of life lived for God's glory. He calls believers to seek God early and continually, to meditate on His word, and to worship Him in spirit and truth in every circumstance, even amid suffering and injustice. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-02-05-2-corinthians-1-12/ 2012-02-05-2-corinthians-1-12 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Paul defends himself before the Corinthians not for his own reputation but for the glory of God, appealing to his clear conscience and to God's faithfulness. Through trials God brings believers to a place of weakness and total dependence, and as ambassadors of Christ our lives testify to who God is. Paul defends himself before the Corinthians not for his own reputation but for the glory of God, appealing to his clear conscience and to God's faithfulness. Through trials God brings believers to a place of weakness and total dependence, and as ambassadors of Christ our lives testify to who God is. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-01-29-2-corinthians-1-1/ 2012-01-29-2-corinthians-1-1 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Opening a study in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Miles traces Paul's journey from his conversion through his deep, costly love for the imperfect church at Corinth, then shows from the letter's first verses that God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all tribulation so we can comfort others. Opening a study in 2 Corinthians, Pastor Miles traces Paul's journey from his conversion through his deep, costly love for the imperfect church at Corinth, then shows from the letter's first verses that God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all tribulation so we can comfort others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-01-15-acts-20-1/ 2012-01-15-acts-20-1 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Surveying the local, national, and global mission work flowing through Calvary Chapel Escondido—"not a huge church, but a huge vision"—Pastor Miles ties it back to Acts 20:1-6, where Paul travels through the churches he planted, recruiting and training a team to carry on the gospel mission. The central exhortation: every believer is gifted, commissioned, and called to engage in the mission of Christ wherever God has placed them. Surveying the local, national, and global mission work flowing through Calvary Chapel Escondido—"not a huge church, but a huge vision"—Pastor Miles ties it back to Acts 20:1-6, where Paul travels through the churches he planted, recruiting and training a team to carry on the gospel mission. The central exhortation: every believer is gifted, commissioned, and called to engage in the mission of Christ wherever God has placed them. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-01-08-acts-19-21/ 2012-01-08-acts-19-21 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Returning to Acts 19 after a long detour through the epistles, Pastor Miles examines the uproar Paul's gospel preaching caused in Ephesus, where one man teaching in a school subverted an entire pagan idol industry. He calls the church to a "ministry of subversion"—not political protest and boycotts, but simply living and preaching the gospel as ambassadors of Christ who transform communities by its power. Returning to Acts 19 after a long detour through the epistles, Pastor Miles examines the uproar Paul's gospel preaching caused in Ephesus, where one man teaching in a school subverted an entire pagan idol industry. He calls the church to a "ministry of subversion"—not political protest and boycotts, but simply living and preaching the gospel as ambassadors of Christ who transform communities by its power. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2012-01-01-grace-glory/ 2012-01-01-grace-glory Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT On the first Sunday of 2012, Pastor Miles casts a vision for the year built on two themes: enjoying God's grace through salvation and extending God's glory into the world. He argues that the Christian life is far more than attending Bible studies—it is incarnating the fruit of the Spirit and carrying the joy of grace to those living a graceless existence. On the first Sunday of 2012, Pastor Miles casts a vision for the year built on two themes: enjoying God's grace through salvation and extending God's glory into the world. He argues that the Christian life is far more than attending Bible studies—it is incarnating the fruit of the Spirit and carrying the joy of grace to those living a graceless existence. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-12-25-joy-to-the-world/ 2011-12-25-joy-to-the-world Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Isaiah 9 and the Christmas accounts in Luke and John, this teaching shows that Jesus is joy incarnate who has graciously extended His joy to us, calling believers to enjoy that joy fully and then carry it as His messengers into a joyless world. Drawing from Isaiah 9 and the Christmas accounts in Luke and John, this teaching shows that Jesus is joy incarnate who has graciously extended His joy to us, calling believers to enjoy that joy fully and then carry it as His messengers into a joyless world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-12-11-serving/ 2011-12-11-serving Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles traces his own teenage call to follow Christ to teach that serving God out of gratitude is not a joyless, dreadful existence but the very path to increasing and enduring joy. Drawing on Christ's example, biblical commands, the rich young ruler, the parable of the talents, and the martyrs, he argues that Jesus is a treasure worth losing everything to gain. Pastor Miles traces his own teenage call to follow Christ to teach that serving God out of gratitude is not a joyless, dreadful existence but the very path to increasing and enduring joy. Drawing on Christ's example, biblical commands, the rich young ruler, the parable of the talents, and the martyrs, he argues that Jesus is a treasure worth losing everything to gain. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-12-04-giving/ 2011-12-04-giving Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a series on joy from John 15:11, Pastor Miles teaches that love overflows in giving, and that giving—motivated by love and the promise of joy—is a God-ordained means of laying hold of greater, enduring joy in Christ. Continuing a series on joy from John 15:11, Pastor Miles teaches that love overflows in giving, and that giving—motivated by love and the promise of joy—is a God-ordained means of laying hold of greater, enduring joy in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-11-27-gratitude/ 2011-11-27-gratitude Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT This teaching argues that the key to full and enduring joy is gratitude, and that genuine gratitude cannot be manufactured by willpower but is an emotive response generated by remembering and beholding the greatness of God and all He has given in Christ. All God's commands—including His commands to give thanks and praise—are ultimately promises for our greatest joy, because He is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. This teaching argues that the key to full and enduring joy is gratitude, and that genuine gratitude cannot be manufactured by willpower but is an emotive response generated by remembering and beholding the greatness of God and all He has given in Christ. All God's commands—including His commands to give thanks and praise—are ultimately promises for our greatest joy, because He is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-11-20-presence/ 2011-11-20-presence Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles confronts the common Christian tension between serving God and being happy, arguing that our real difficulty is not desire but a belief problem—we have been deceived into seeking ultimate joy in created things. Drawing on Scripture and Psalm 16:11, he insists that in God's presence is fullness of joy, and that the only way to overcome lesser desires is to nourish them with the superior promise of joy found in Christ. Pastor Miles confronts the common Christian tension between serving God and being happy, arguing that our real difficulty is not desire but a belief problem—we have been deceived into seeking ultimate joy in created things. Drawing on Scripture and Psalm 16:11, he insists that in God's presence is fullness of joy, and that the only way to overcome lesser desires is to nourish them with the superior promise of joy found in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-11-13-john-15-11/ 2011-11-13-john-15-11 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT Opening a seven-week series on joy, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus offers a fullness of joy that supersedes circumstantial happiness, and that this joy is found paradoxically through self-denial and the loss of all earthly things to gain Christ Himself. Drawing from John Piper, C.S. Lewis, and a harrowing personal story, he establishes that Jesus is the treasure in the field worth joyfully forsaking everything to possess. Opening a seven-week series on joy, Pastor Miles argues that Jesus offers a fullness of joy that supersedes circumstantial happiness, and that this joy is found paradoxically through self-denial and the loss of all earthly things to gain Christ Himself. Drawing from John Piper, C.S. Lewis, and a harrowing personal story, he establishes that Jesus is the treasure in the field worth joyfully forsaking everything to possess. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-11-06-1-corinthians-16-5/ 2011-11-06-1-corinthians-16-5 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT In this 52nd and final study in 1 Corinthians, Pastor Miles draws two observations (the leading of the Lord and the treatment of leaders) and two exhortations (to be watchful, steadfast, courageous, strong, and loving) from Paul's parting words, closing with the sobering choice between the grace and the curse of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this 52nd and final study in 1 Corinthians, Pastor Miles draws two observations (the leading of the Lord and the treatment of leaders) and two exhortations (to be watchful, steadfast, courageous, strong, and loving) from Paul's parting words, closing with the sobering choice between the grace and the curse of the Lord Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-10-23-1-corinthians-16-1/ 2011-10-23-1-corinthians-16-1 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Pastor Miles examines the Bible's extensive teaching on money and possessions, arguing that God addresses giving not to raise money but to raise His children. He shows that all believers are among the world's wealthy, that everything we have belongs to God, and that the cure for greed is to repent, recognize God as owner, and resolve to give sacrificially. Drawing from Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Pastor Miles examines the Bible's extensive teaching on money and possessions, arguing that God addresses giving not to raise money but to raise His children. He shows that all believers are among the world's wealthy, that everything we have belongs to God, and that the cure for greed is to repent, recognize God as owner, and resolve to give sacrificially. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-10-16-1-corinthians-15-35/ 2011-10-16-1-corinthians-15-35 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Miles answers the mocking question "how are the dead raised, and with what body?" by showing that man is more than physical flesh and that God, who created the glorious diversity of the universe, can certainly raise the dead. The resurrection is a mystery revealed only by God, in which the corruptible, dishonored, weak, natural body is transformed in a moment into an incorruptible, glorious, powerful, spiritual body—removing the sting of death and giving the believer fearless purpose. Continuing in 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Miles answers the mocking question "how are the dead raised, and with what body?" by showing that man is more than physical flesh and that God, who created the glorious diversity of the universe, can certainly raise the dead. The resurrection is a mystery revealed only by God, in which the corruptible, dishonored, weak, natural body is transformed in a moment into an incorruptible, glorious, powerful, spiritual body—removing the sting of death and giving the believer fearless purpose. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-10-09-1-corinthians-15-20/ 2011-10-09-1-corinthians-15-20 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Steve Jobs's reflection that death is "life's change agent," Pastor Miles contrasts the world's resignation to death with the gospel reality that Christ rose as the firstfruits of the dead. He teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:20–34, showing that death entered through Adam, is conquered in Christ, and will finally be destroyed at His coming, calling believers to awake to righteousness because the resurrection is true. Drawing on Steve Jobs's reflection that death is "life's change agent," Pastor Miles contrasts the world's resignation to death with the gospel reality that Christ rose as the firstfruits of the dead. He teaches through 1 Corinthians 15:20–34, showing that death entered through Adam, is conquered in Christ, and will finally be destroyed at His coming, calling believers to awake to righteousness because the resurrection is true. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-10-02-1-corinthians-15-3/ 2011-10-02-1-corinthians-15-3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul outlines the simple message of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:3—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures—and Pastor Miles argues that the resurrection of Jesus is the crux of all human history, attested by more than 500 eyewitnesses. The teaching traces the announcement, cover-up, and proclamation of the resurrection, the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, and the devastating consequences if the resurrection were not true. Paul outlines the simple message of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:3—that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures—and Pastor Miles argues that the resurrection of Jesus is the crux of all human history, attested by more than 500 eyewitnesses. The teaching traces the announcement, cover-up, and proclamation of the resurrection, the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus, and the devastating consequences if the resurrection were not true. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-09-11-1-corinthians-15-3/ 2011-09-11-1-corinthians-15-3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, Pastor Miles confronts the question "why?" behind the world's wickedness and tragedy, locating the answer in sin, and points to the gospel: Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, the way God has intervened to deal with sin's penalty, power, and presence. On the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, Pastor Miles confronts the question "why?" behind the world's wickedness and tragedy, locating the answer in sin, and points to the gospel: Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, the way God has intervened to deal with sin's penalty, power, and presence. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-09-04-ccsb-430403/ 2011-09-04-ccsb-430403 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT Examining Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, this teaching reveals our missionary God who goes to the places no one else will go and reaches the people no one else will reach. Jesus reveals to a needy outcast both the gift of God and the giver of that gift, calling believers to carry that same knowledge into a thirsty world. Examining Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, this teaching reveals our missionary God who goes to the places no one else will go and reaches the people no one else will reach. Jesus reveals to a needy outcast both the gift of God and the giver of that gift, calling believers to carry that same knowledge into a thirsty world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-08-28-1-corinthians-15-1/ 2011-08-28-1-corinthians-15-1 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Opening the great resurrection chapter, Paul declares the gospel afresh to the already-saved Corinthians, reminding believers that the gospel is not a "what" but a "who"—Jesus Himself—and that genuine saving faith holds fast to Christ alone. The teaching explores salvation in its past, present, and future tenses and the conditional "if" that distinguishes true faith from vain faith. Opening the great resurrection chapter, Paul declares the gospel afresh to the already-saved Corinthians, reminding believers that the gospel is not a "what" but a "who"—Jesus Himself—and that genuine saving faith holds fast to Christ alone. The teaching explores salvation in its past, present, and future tenses and the conditional "if" that distinguishes true faith from vain faith. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-08-21-1-corinthians-14-26/ 2011-08-21-1-corinthians-14-26 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul gives clear direction for orderly corporate worship in the church at Corinth, addressing the proper use of tongues, prophecy, and the role of women. The two governing principles are edification and order, because God is not the author of confusion but of peace. Paul gives clear direction for orderly corporate worship in the church at Corinth, addressing the proper use of tongues, prophecy, and the role of women. The two governing principles are edification and order, because God is not the author of confusion but of peace. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-08-14-1-corinthians-14-13/ 2011-08-14-1-corinthians-14-13 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 1 Corinthians 14, Pastor Miles teaches that while the gift of tongues is genuine and useful for personal prayer and praise, it must take a lesser position in the corporate gathering because love seeks the edification of the whole body. He works through verses 13-25, arguing that prophecy (intelligible speech) is "greater" in the assembly because it builds up believers and convicts unbelievers, whereas uninterpreted tongues only mark a sign of judgment. Continuing in 1 Corinthians 14, Pastor Miles teaches that while the gift of tongues is genuine and useful for personal prayer and praise, it must take a lesser position in the corporate gathering because love seeks the edification of the whole body. He works through verses 13-25, arguing that prophecy (intelligible speech) is "greater" in the assembly because it builds up believers and convicts unbelievers, whereas uninterpreted tongues only mark a sign of judgment. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-08-07-1-corinthians-14-1/ 2011-08-07-1-corinthians-14-1 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul exhorts the Corinthians to pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially to seek prophecy above tongues in the corporate gathering, because prophecy edifies the whole body while uninterpreted tongues edify only the speaker. The teaching defines New Testament prophecy as God's already-revealed word spoken for edification, exhortation, and comfort—distinct from preaching and from the Old Testament prophetic office. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially to seek prophecy above tongues in the corporate gathering, because prophecy edifies the whole body while uninterpreted tongues edify only the speaker. The teaching defines New Testament prophecy as God's already-revealed word spoken for edification, exhortation, and comfort—distinct from preaching and from the Old Testament prophetic office. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-07-31-1-corinthians-13-8/ 2011-07-31-1-corinthians-13-8 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul concludes his teaching on love in 1 Corinthians 13:8 by showing that spiritual gifts are imperfect and temporary, while love endures forever. Christian maturity is not measured by spiritual giftedness but by Christlike love, which flows from faith and hope and remains the greatest of the divine triad. Paul concludes his teaching on love in 1 Corinthians 13:8 by showing that spiritual gifts are imperfect and temporary, while love endures forever. Christian maturity is not measured by spiritual giftedness but by Christlike love, which flows from faith and hope and remains the greatest of the divine triad. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-07-24-1-corinthians-13-7/ 2011-07-24-1-corinthians-13-7 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT Concluding his study of the characteristics of Christian love in 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles examines the final attributes of verse 7—love bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things, and never fails—and applies them with reference to the 2011 Norway terror attack to show what genuine Christian love looks like in daily life. Concluding his study of the characteristics of Christian love in 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles examines the final attributes of verse 7—love bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things, and never fails—and applies them with reference to the 2011 Norway terror attack to show what genuine Christian love looks like in daily life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-07-10-1-corinthians-13-5/ 2011-07-10-1-corinthians-13-5 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles teaches that love—not doctrine or spiritual gifts—is the fulfillment of God's law and the true mark of a disciple, then examines several characteristics of love: it keeps no record of wrongs, does not rejoice in iniquity, and rejoices in the truth. Continuing through 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles teaches that love—not doctrine or spiritual gifts—is the fulfillment of God's law and the true mark of a disciple, then examines several characteristics of love: it keeps no record of wrongs, does not rejoice in iniquity, and rejoices in the truth. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-06-26-1-corinthians-13-4/ 2011-06-26-1-corinthians-13-4 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his study of 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles examines the first eight of fifteen characteristics of agape love in verses 4-7, showing that biblical love is active rather than merely emotional and is ultimately found perfectly only in Christ. He argues that patience, kindness, freedom from envy and boasting, humility, courtesy, selflessness, and self-control are the evidence of God's Spirit living through the believer. Continuing his study of 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Miles examines the first eight of fifteen characteristics of agape love in verses 4-7, showing that biblical love is active rather than merely emotional and is ultimately found perfectly only in Christ. He argues that patience, kindness, freedom from envy and boasting, humility, courtesy, selflessness, and self-control are the evidence of God's Spirit living through the believer. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-06-22-communion/ 2011-06-22-communion Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT Working from Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor Miles shows how the insufficient old covenant sacrifices point to the once-for-all, sufficient sacrifice of Jesus, which gives believers bold access to God. He unfolds three "let us" exhortations—draw near in faith (justification), hold fast our hope (glorification), and consider one another in love (sanctified community)—as the mark of Christian maturity: faith, hope, and love. Working from Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor Miles shows how the insufficient old covenant sacrifices point to the once-for-all, sufficient sacrifice of Jesus, which gives believers bold access to God. He unfolds three "let us" exhortations—draw near in faith (justification), hold fast our hope (glorification), and consider one another in love (sanctified community)—as the mark of Christian maturity: faith, hope, and love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-06-12-1-corinthians-12-27/ 2011-06-12-1-corinthians-12-27 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles teaches that the church is a living body—an organism, not an organization—in which God sovereignly sets every member, gifts them, and establishes an ordained order of service. He explains the meaning of God "setting" believers in their place, addresses the diversity of gifts, the rightful desire for the most useful gifts, and the call to servant leadership, closing with the ordination of Jason Brower. Continuing in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles teaches that the church is a living body—an organism, not an organization—in which God sovereignly sets every member, gifts them, and establishes an ordained order of service. He explains the meaning of God "setting" believers in their place, addresses the diversity of gifts, the rightful desire for the most useful gifts, and the call to servant leadership, closing with the ordination of Jason Brower. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-06-01-zechariah-7-8/ 2011-06-01-zechariah-7-8 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Zechariah 7:8-14, this teaching examines God's call to His restored people to execute true justice, show mercy and compassion, and defend the defenseless—and the wrath that came when they hardened their hearts and refused to listen. Pastor Miles applies these characteristics of God's own nature to how believers are to relate to one another today. Drawing from Zechariah 7:8-14, this teaching examines God's call to His restored people to execute true justice, show mercy and compassion, and defend the defenseless—and the wrath that came when they hardened their hearts and refused to listen. Pastor Miles applies these characteristics of God's own nature to how believers are to relate to one another today. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-29-1-corinthians-12-12/ 2011-05-29-1-corinthians-12-12 Sun, 29 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles teaches that God has sovereignly made believers one body with diverse members, and that while God creates the body's unity and diversity, it is our responsibility to maintain its harmony through humility and selfless love. The spiritual gifts are useless without the fruit of the Spirit, and the local body thrives only when each member, especially the seemingly feeble ones, serves others rather than self. Continuing in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles teaches that God has sovereignly made believers one body with diverse members, and that while God creates the body's unity and diversity, it is our responsibility to maintain its harmony through humility and selfless love. The spiritual gifts are useless without the fruit of the Spirit, and the local body thrives only when each member, especially the seemingly feeble ones, serves others rather than self. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-22-1-corinthians-12-12/ 2011-05-22-1-corinthians-12-12 Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12 that all believers are baptized into one body by the Holy Spirit at conversion, then shows how the human-body illustration reveals the church's unity, diversity, divine sovereignty, and harmony. He concludes that the church is a living organism organized by Christ Himself, not an organization run by human community organizers. Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12 that all believers are baptized into one body by the Holy Spirit at conversion, then shows how the human-body illustration reveals the church's unity, diversity, divine sovereignty, and harmony. He concludes that the church is a living organism organized by Christ Himself, not an organization run by human community organizers. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-18-mercy/ 2011-05-18-mercy Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT A communion meditation built around the truth of God's mercy, drawing especially on Exodus 34 and Ephesians 2 to show that God "defaults" to mercy and grace while still maintaining His justice through the atoning death of Christ. The teaching prepares believers to partake of the bread and cup as a remembrance of the body and blood that secured their relationship with God. A communion meditation built around the truth of God's mercy, drawing especially on Exodus 34 and Ephesians 2 to show that God "defaults" to mercy and grace while still maintaining His justice through the atoning death of Christ. The teaching prepares believers to partake of the bread and cup as a remembrance of the body and blood that secured their relationship with God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-15-1-corinthians-12-7/ 2011-05-15-1-corinthians-12-7 Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a series on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles surveys the gifts of miracles, discerning of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues, apostleship, helps, administration, evangelism, and pastor-teacher, urging discernment grounded in Scripture and warning against both undue dogmatism and false signs and wonders. Continuing a series on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Miles surveys the gifts of miracles, discerning of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues, apostleship, helps, administration, evangelism, and pastor-teacher, urging discernment grounded in Scripture and warning against both undue dogmatism and false signs and wonders. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-11-galatians-5-13/ 2011-05-11-galatians-5-13 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Christ has set us free from slavery to sin, and the paradox of the gospel is that He calls us to use that liberty not for selfish license but to willingly make ourselves servants of one another in love. Pastor Miles traces the Old Testament picture of bondage to sin, the Messiah's coming to free the captives, and the call of Galatians 5:13 to "by love serve one another." Christ has set us free from slavery to sin, and the paradox of the gospel is that He calls us to use that liberty not for selfish license but to willingly make ourselves servants of one another in love. Pastor Miles traces the Old Testament picture of bondage to sin, the Messiah's coming to free the captives, and the call of Galatians 5:13 to "by love serve one another." Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-05-08-1-corinthians-12-1/ 2011-05-08-1-corinthians-12-1 Sun, 08 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing a study of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12–14, Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is gifted by the Spirit to glorify God and edify the body, then examines five gifts in detail: mercy, wisdom, knowledge, faith, and healings. He stresses that gifts are tools, not measuring rods of spirituality, and that God still heals today, though not always, sometimes allowing illness for His glory. Continuing a study of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12–14, Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is gifted by the Spirit to glorify God and edify the body, then examines five gifts in detail: mercy, wisdom, knowledge, faith, and healings. He stresses that gifts are tools, not measuring rods of spirituality, and that God still heals today, though not always, sometimes allowing illness for His glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-04-17-1-corinthians-12-7/ 2011-04-17-1-corinthians-12-7 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is gifted by the Holy Spirit for the profit of the body of Christ, then begins working through the New Testament's lists of spiritual gifts—covering prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, and leadership. He urges believers to step out by faith to discover and exercise their gifts for God's glory and the church's edification. Pastor Miles teaches that every believer is gifted by the Holy Spirit for the profit of the body of Christ, then begins working through the New Testament's lists of spiritual gifts—covering prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, and leadership. He urges believers to step out by faith to discover and exercise their gifts for God's glory and the church's edification. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-04-10-1-corinthians-12-4/ 2011-04-10-1-corinthians-12-4 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT This teaching opens Paul's discussion of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 by warning against using emotional experience as the measure of the Spirit's work, then answers four foundational questions: who gives the gifts, who receives them, why they are given, and when they are received. Pastor Miles argues from Scripture that all believers are baptized by Jesus with the Holy Spirit at conversion and are thereby gifted for service, rejecting "second blessing" doctrine as unbiblical and divisive. This teaching opens Paul's discussion of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 by warning against using emotional experience as the measure of the Spirit's work, then answers four foundational questions: who gives the gifts, who receives them, why they are given, and when they are received. Pastor Miles argues from Scripture that all believers are baptized by Jesus with the Holy Spirit at conversion and are thereby gifted for service, rejecting "second blessing" doctrine as unbiblical and divisive. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-04-03-1-corinthians-12-1/ 2011-04-03-1-corinthians-12-1 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT Opening his teaching on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, Pastor Miles explains that the Corinthians were not lacking in gifts but in understanding—their pagan background and ignorance of spiritual things allowed counterfeit, ecstatic, and false practices to invade the church. Paul provides the first test of true spirituality: no one speaking by the Spirit curses Jesus, and no one can confess Jesus as Lord, in word and life, except by the Holy Spirit. Opening his teaching on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, Pastor Miles explains that the Corinthians were not lacking in gifts but in understanding—their pagan background and ignorance of spiritual things allowed counterfeit, ecstatic, and false practices to invade the church. Paul provides the first test of true spirituality: no one speaking by the Spirit curses Jesus, and no one can confess Jesus as Lord, in word and life, except by the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-03-27-1-corinthians-11-26/ 2011-03-27-1-corinthians-11-26 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT Building from Paul's words that the Lord's Supper proclaims Christ's death "until he comes," Pastor Miles surveys the biblical doctrine of the second coming and the signs of the end through Jesus' Olivet Discourse, arguing that we are likely living in the last of the last days while warning against speculation and date-setting. He calls believers to respond not with sensationalism but with holiness, urgent evangelism, and Christlike living. Building from Paul's words that the Lord's Supper proclaims Christ's death "until he comes," Pastor Miles surveys the biblical doctrine of the second coming and the signs of the end through Jesus' Olivet Discourse, arguing that we are likely living in the last of the last days while warning against speculation and date-setting. He calls believers to respond not with sensationalism but with holiness, urgent evangelism, and Christlike living. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-03-20-1-corinthians-11-23/ 2011-03-20-1-corinthians-11-23 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his teaching on the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Miles shows how Paul corrects the Corinthians' misuse of communion by presenting the pattern Christ Himself established on the night He was betrayed. The Lord's Supper is a divinely instituted memorial of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, to be observed regularly, worthily, and with self-examination. Continuing his teaching on the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11, Pastor Miles shows how Paul corrects the Corinthians' misuse of communion by presenting the pattern Christ Himself established on the night He was betrayed. The Lord's Supper is a divinely instituted memorial of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, to be observed regularly, worthily, and with self-examination. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-03-13-1-corinthians-11-17/ 2011-03-13-1-corinthians-11-17 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul rebukes the Corinthian church because their gatherings were doing more harm than good — marked by divisions, social-class snobbery, and a corrupted "love feast" that mocked the Lord's Supper. Miles challenges believers to ask whether their gatherings genuinely glorify God and edify the body, or merely serve their own glory, greed, and gluttony. Paul rebukes the Corinthian church because their gatherings were doing more harm than good — marked by divisions, social-class snobbery, and a corrupted "love feast" that mocked the Lord's Supper. Miles challenges believers to ask whether their gatherings genuinely glorify God and edify the body, or merely serve their own glory, greed, and gluttony. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-02-27-1-corinthians-11-2/ 2011-02-27-1-corinthians-11-2 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 11:2 that the principle of headship—Christ over man, man over woman, God over Christ—runs throughout Scripture, and that submission to God-ordained authority brings redemptive blessing while rebellion against it brings a curse. The head-covering instruction is a Corinthian-specific cultural application of this larger, enduring principle. Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 11:2 that the principle of headship—Christ over man, man over woman, God over Christ—runs throughout Scripture, and that submission to God-ordained authority brings redemptive blessing while rebellion against it brings a curse. The head-covering instruction is a Corinthian-specific cultural application of this larger, enduring principle. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-02-20-1-corinthians-10-14/ 2011-02-20-1-corinthians-10-14 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul's impassioned plea in 1 Corinthians 10:14—"flee from idolatry"—warns the Corinthian church against the danger of compromise, showing that a Christian cannot simultaneously fellowship at the Lord's table and at the table of demons. The teaching distinguishes genuine liberty in Christ from licentiousness, examines what idolatry truly is, and calls believers to live lives that can say to the world, "imitate me as I imitate Christ." Paul's impassioned plea in 1 Corinthians 10:14—"flee from idolatry"—warns the Corinthian church against the danger of compromise, showing that a Christian cannot simultaneously fellowship at the Lord's table and at the table of demons. The teaching distinguishes genuine liberty in Christ from licentiousness, examines what idolatry truly is, and calls believers to live lives that can say to the world, "imitate me as I imitate Christ." Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-02-13-1-corinthians-10-1/ 2011-02-13-1-corinthians-10-1 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul warns the Corinthian church against presumption by recalling Israel's exodus: though all the fathers were redeemed, baptized, and sustained by Christ, most fell in the wilderness because of unbelief and sin. Their failure stands as a written warning that liberty in Christ is freedom from sin, not license to indulge it, and that God is faithful to provide a way to endure every temptation. Paul warns the Corinthian church against presumption by recalling Israel's exodus: though all the fathers were redeemed, baptized, and sustained by Christ, most fell in the wilderness because of unbelief and sin. Their failure stands as a written warning that liberty in Christ is freedom from sin, not license to indulge it, and that God is faithful to provide a way to endure every temptation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-01-16-1-corinthians-9-19/ 2011-01-16-1-corinthians-9-19 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul, though a free man, made himself a servant to all in order to win souls, adjusting his habits and laying aside his liberties to remove every barrier to the gospel while never compromising God's moral law. The teaching calls believers to embrace soul-winning as their life's purpose, becoming incarnational and missional like Christ, and to practice the self-denial and self-discipline of an athlete training for an incorruptible prize. Paul, though a free man, made himself a servant to all in order to win souls, adjusting his habits and laying aside his liberties to remove every barrier to the gospel while never compromising God's moral law. The teaching calls believers to embrace soul-winning as their life's purpose, becoming incarnational and missional like Christ, and to practice the self-denial and self-discipline of an athlete training for an incorruptible prize. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-01-09-1-corinthians-9-15/ 2011-01-09-1-corinthians-9-15 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT Paul, though he had every reasonable right to receive financial support as a minister of the gospel, willingly laid aside that right—and other liberties—for the sake of the gospel and the salvation of others. Following the example of Christ the servant, believers are called to renounce their rights out of love so that others might be won. Paul, though he had every reasonable right to receive financial support as a minister of the gospel, willingly laid aside that right—and other liberties—for the sake of the gospel and the salvation of others. Following the example of Christ the servant, believers are called to renounce their rights out of love so that others might be won. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2011-01-02-1-corinthians-9-1/ 2011-01-02-1-corinthians-9-1 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in 1 Corinthians 9, Paul anticipates the question of what liberties he has personally restricted, defending his rights as an apostle—particularly the right to financial support—through a series of rhetorical questions and five supporting reasons, only to demonstrate that he willingly laid that right aside for the sake of the gospel. The lesson: love gives us the freedom to forego even well-founded rights for the good of others. Continuing in 1 Corinthians 9, Paul anticipates the question of what liberties he has personally restricted, defending his rights as an apostle—particularly the right to financial support—through a series of rhetorical questions and five supporting reasons, only to demonstrate that he willingly laid that right aside for the sake of the gospel. The lesson: love gives us the freedom to forego even well-founded rights for the good of others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-12-12-1-corinthians-8-1/ 2010-12-12-1-corinthians-8-1 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching on 1 Corinthians 8, Pastor Miles explains how Paul addresses the Corinthian question of meat sacrificed to idols, arguing that knowledge puffs up but love edifies. The believer's liberty in Christ must be willingly laid down for the sake of weaker brothers and the evangelistic and discipleship witness of the church. Teaching on 1 Corinthians 8, Pastor Miles explains how Paul addresses the Corinthian question of meat sacrificed to idols, arguing that knowledge puffs up but love edifies. The believer's liberty in Christ must be willingly laid down for the sake of weaker brothers and the evangelistic and discipleship witness of the church. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-11-21-1910001/ 2010-11-21-1910001 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT A Thanksgiving message centered on Psalm 100 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that challenges believers to make gratitude a dominating lifestyle rather than a single annual holiday. Pastor Miles works through three questions—are we giving thanks, to whom, and for what—then warns of the judgment awaiting the unthankful. A Thanksgiving message centered on Psalm 100 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that challenges believers to make gratitude a dominating lifestyle rather than a single annual holiday. Pastor Miles works through three questions—are we giving thanks, to whom, and for what—then warns of the judgment awaiting the unthankful. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-11-14-1-corinthians-7-32/ 2010-11-14-1-corinthians-7-32 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT In the fifth study of 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor Miles concludes Paul's teaching on marriage and singleness, examining the preoccupations of marriage, the passions that must be controlled, and the permanence of marriage. He argues that while marriage is a blessing, singleness is also a blessing and a strategic opportunity for undistracted service to the Lord. In the fifth study of 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor Miles concludes Paul's teaching on marriage and singleness, examining the preoccupations of marriage, the passions that must be controlled, and the permanence of marriage. He argues that while marriage is a blessing, singleness is also a blessing and a strategic opportunity for undistracted service to the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-11-07-1-corinthians-7-27/ 2010-11-07-1-corinthians-7-27 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul addresses the division at Corinth over marriage versus singleness, affirming that both are good, and exhorts believers—because the time is short and the form of this world is passing away—to hold loosely to the pleasures, possessions, emotions, and even marriage of this fleeting world while seeking first the kingdom of God. Paul addresses the division at Corinth over marriage versus singleness, affirming that both are good, and exhorts believers—because the time is short and the form of this world is passing away—to hold loosely to the pleasures, possessions, emotions, and even marriage of this fleeting world while seeking first the kingdom of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-11-03-isaiah-62-1/ 2010-11-03-isaiah-62-1 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Isaiah 62, Pastor Miles teaches that God's design for His people—first Israel, now the church—was to shine the light of His righteousness to the nations, and that despite Israel's failure, God promises a future restoration in which they will be glorified, renamed, protected, and called His delight. He then moves into Isaiah 63's coming day of vengeance, showing that before that glorious restoration Christ will return as the warrior who treads the winepress of God's wrath, urging believers to shine the gospel into a dark world before that day comes. Drawing from Isaiah 62, Pastor Miles teaches that God's design for His people—first Israel, now the church—was to shine the light of His righteousness to the nations, and that despite Israel's failure, God promises a future restoration in which they will be glorified, renamed, protected, and called His delight. He then moves into Isaiah 63's coming day of vengeance, showing that before that glorious restoration Christ will return as the warrior who treads the winepress of God's wrath, urging believers to shine the gospel into a dark world before that day comes. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-27-isaiah-60-1/ 2010-10-27-isaiah-60-1 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 60–61 showing that Jesus is the Light of the world who calls His people out of darkness to arise and shine, and that this prophecy looks ahead to the millennial reign of Christ when Israel is glorified, the nations gather to Jerusalem, and God's people are clothed in His righteousness. A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 60–61 showing that Jesus is the Light of the world who calls His people out of darkness to arise and shine, and that this prophecy looks ahead to the millennial reign of Christ when Israel is glorified, the nations gather to Jerusalem, and God's people are clothed in His righteousness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-24-1-corinthians-7-17/ 2010-10-24-1-corinthians-7-17 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT In 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Paul gives a paradigm-shifting principle: accept the situation God placed you in and continue to serve Him there, because the gospel is not about social revolution but personal and spiritual transformation. Using the examples of circumcision and slavery, Pastor Miles shows that Christianity transcends race, class, and status, transforming individuals from the inside out and, through them, society. In 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Paul gives a paradigm-shifting principle: accept the situation God placed you in and continue to serve Him there, because the gospel is not about social revolution but personal and spiritual transformation. Using the examples of circumcision and slavery, Pastor Miles shows that Christianity transcends race, class, and status, transforming individuals from the inside out and, through them, society. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-20-isaiah-58-1/ 2010-10-20-isaiah-58-1 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 58–59, where God commands Isaiah to cry aloud and expose Judah's sins. Though the people kept fasts, feasts, and sacrifices, their hearts were wicked and their religious observance an empty external sham; God shows that true religion is rooted in a transformed heart that produces justice and mercy, and that sin—not divine weakness—separates a people from God. Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 58–59, where God commands Isaiah to cry aloud and expose Judah's sins. Though the people kept fasts, feasts, and sacrifices, their hearts were wicked and their religious observance an empty external sham; God shows that true religion is rooted in a transformed heart that produces justice and mercy, and that sin—not divine weakness—separates a people from God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-17-1-corinthians-7-8/ 2010-10-17-1-corinthians-7-8 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on 1 Corinthians 7:8-16 covering Paul's instruction to the unmarried, widows, married believers, and believers married to unbelievers. Pastor Miles argues that marriage is a lifelong, God-created institution, identifies the biblical exceptions for divorce, and calls believers to be transformed by God's word rather than conformed to the culture's confused view of marriage. A verse-by-verse teaching on 1 Corinthians 7:8-16 covering Paul's instruction to the unmarried, widows, married believers, and believers married to unbelievers. Pastor Miles argues that marriage is a lifelong, God-created institution, identifies the biblical exceptions for divorce, and calls believers to be transformed by God's word rather than conformed to the culture's confused view of marriage. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-13-isaiah-56-1/ 2010-10-13-isaiah-56-1 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 56–57 showing that God calls His people to maintain justice and righteousness in light of His soon-coming salvation, extends His covenant blessings to foreigners and outcasts, indicts the blind, indulgent watchmen of Judah, and promises mercy and revival to the contrite while declaring there is no peace for the wicked. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 56–57 showing that God calls His people to maintain justice and righteousness in light of His soon-coming salvation, extends His covenant blessings to foreigners and outcasts, indicts the blind, indulgent watchmen of Judah, and promises mercy and revival to the contrite while declaring there is no peace for the wicked. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-10-1-corinthians-7-1/ 2010-10-10-1-corinthians-7-1 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul shifts from confronting carnality to answering the Corinthians' questions about marriage and intimacy, teaching that celibacy is good but tempting, that married couples should not withhold themselves from one another, and that both marriage and singleness are gifts to be offered to God. Paul shifts from confronting carnality to answering the Corinthians' questions about marriage and intimacy, teaching that celibacy is good but tempting, that married couples should not withhold themselves from one another, and that both marriage and singleness are gifts to be offered to God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-06-isaiah-54-1/ 2010-10-06-isaiah-54-1 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through Isaiah 54 (and into Isaiah 55) showing how God turns the shame of Israel's barrenness, widowhood, and rejection into joy, restoration, and everlasting kindness — a picture of the gospel and the believer's secure inheritance in Christ. The message presses every Christian to find this same testimony of revived barrenness and to receive freely the living water and word of God. A verse-by-verse teaching through Isaiah 54 (and into Isaiah 55) showing how God turns the shame of Israel's barrenness, widowhood, and rejection into joy, restoration, and everlasting kindness — a picture of the gospel and the believer's secure inheritance in Christ. The message presses every Christian to find this same testimony of revived barrenness and to receive freely the living water and word of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-10-03-1-corinthians-6-12/ 2010-10-03-1-corinthians-6-12 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul corrects the Corinthian church's misapplication of his teaching on Christian liberty ("all things are lawful"), showing that genuine freedom in Christ does not license sexual immorality. Because believers are members of Christ and their bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price, they are called to flee fornication and glorify God in body and spirit. Paul corrects the Corinthian church's misapplication of his teaching on Christian liberty ("all things are lawful"), showing that genuine freedom in Christ does not license sexual immorality. Because believers are members of Christ and their bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, bought with a price, they are called to flee fornication and glorify God in body and spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-09-29-isaiah-52-1/ 2010-09-29-isaiah-52-1 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 52 and the suffering-servant prophecy that begins in 52:13 and runs through chapter 53, showing how God calls his sinful people out of self-inflicted captivity into a costly-yet-free redemption secured by the Messiah. The teaching unfolds the public glory of God's salvation and the believer's call to carry the beautiful gospel of peace to the world. Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 52 and the suffering-servant prophecy that begins in 52:13 and runs through chapter 53, showing how God calls his sinful people out of self-inflicted captivity into a costly-yet-free redemption secured by the Messiah. The teaching unfolds the public glory of God's salvation and the believer's call to carry the beautiful gospel of peace to the world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-09-26-1-corinthians-6-1/ 2010-09-26-1-corinthians-6-1 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for taking trivial disputes between believers before secular courts, damaging the church's unity and witness. Pastor Miles teaches that, since Christians will one day judge the world and angels, we should be able to settle such matters internally through righteous, meek, forgiving, biblical judgment—even if it means accepting wrong. Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for taking trivial disputes between believers before secular courts, damaging the church's unity and witness. Pastor Miles teaches that, since Christians will one day judge the world and angels, we should be able to settle such matters internally through righteous, meek, forgiving, biblical judgment—even if it means accepting wrong. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-09-22-isaiah-50-1/ 2010-09-22-isaiah-50-1 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Studying Isaiah 50 and 51, Pastor Miles shows that Judah's suffering was not God forgetting or unjustly divorcing them, but the harvest of their own sin—God remained near and able to save. The latter half of the passage turns prophetically to the Messiah, the suffering servant given the tongue of the learned and an obedient ear, whose example calls believers to trust God, speak gracious words, and turn back to Him in repentance. Studying Isaiah 50 and 51, Pastor Miles shows that Judah's suffering was not God forgetting or unjustly divorcing them, but the harvest of their own sin—God remained near and able to save. The latter half of the passage turns prophetically to the Messiah, the suffering servant given the tongue of the learned and an obedient ear, whose example calls believers to trust God, speak gracious words, and turn back to Him in repentance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-09-19-1-corinthians-5-1/ 2010-09-19-1-corinthians-5-1 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul confronts the Corinthian church over an incestuous relationship they tolerated—even boasted about—and commands them to remove the unrepentant sinner for his ultimate good and the health of the body. The teaching distinguishes being "in the world but not of it" from sinful toleration, and calls Christians to mourn over sin and exercise loving, restorative church discipline. Paul confronts the Corinthian church over an incestuous relationship they tolerated—even boasted about—and commands them to remove the unrepentant sinner for his ultimate good and the health of the body. The teaching distinguishes being "in the world but not of it" from sinful toleration, and calls Christians to mourn over sin and exercise loving, restorative church discipline. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-09-05-1-corinthians-4-6/ 2010-09-05-1-corinthians-4-6 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, Pastor Miles addresses the Corinthians' unwarranted exaltation of leaders and their divisions, using Paul's correction to challenge our culture's self-esteem doctrine with the biblical truth that everything we have is a gift received from God. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 4:6-21, Pastor Miles addresses the Corinthians' unwarranted exaltation of leaders and their divisions, using Paul's correction to challenge our culture's self-esteem doctrine with the biblical truth that everything we have is a gift received from God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-29-430129dr/ 2010-08-29-430129dr Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Missionary Don Richardson teaches that God has planted "cultural compasses" — redemptive analogies and foreshadowings — within cultures around the world to point people to Jesus, illustrating this with Old Testament types, encoded Chinese characters discovered by Robert Morrison, ancient Sanskrit writings in India, and his own discovery of the Sawi "peace child" custom in New Guinea. He concludes that missions is God-prepared messengers bringing God's prepared message to God-prepared people. Missionary Don Richardson teaches that God has planted "cultural compasses" — redemptive analogies and foreshadowings — within cultures around the world to point people to Jesus, illustrating this with Old Testament types, encoded Chinese characters discovered by Robert Morrison, ancient Sanskrit writings in India, and his own discovery of the Sawi "peace child" custom in New Guinea. He concludes that missions is God-prepared messengers bringing God's prepared message to God-prepared people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-25-isaiah-48-1/ 2010-08-25-isaiah-48-1 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 48–49 showing how Judah's outward worship had become a self-deceived sham deserving judgment, yet God spared them for His own name's sake and the covenant with Abraham. The teaching traces God's prophetic faithfulness and unfolds the Messiah, Jesus, as the true Israel and the light of salvation to the Gentiles. A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 48–49 showing how Judah's outward worship had become a self-deceived sham deserving judgment, yet God spared them for His own name's sake and the covenant with Abraham. The teaching traces God's prophetic faithfulness and unfolds the Messiah, Jesus, as the true Israel and the light of salvation to the Gentiles. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-22-1-corinthians-4-1/ 2010-08-22-1-corinthians-4-1 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul instructs the Corinthians to regard their leaders rightly—as ministers (under-rowers) of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God—neither idolizing nor denigrating them. The chief requirement for a steward is faithfulness, and because the Lord alone is the impartial judge who will one day expose the hidden motives of the heart, we are to judge nothing before its time. Paul instructs the Corinthians to regard their leaders rightly—as ministers (under-rowers) of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God—neither idolizing nor denigrating them. The chief requirement for a steward is faithfulness, and because the Lord alone is the impartial judge who will one day expose the hidden motives of the heart, we are to judge nothing before its time. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-18-isaiah-46-1/ 2010-08-18-isaiah-46-1 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Continuing his charge against idolatry in Isaiah 46–47, Pastor Miles shows how Israel's false gods (Bel and Nebo) were carried into captivity unable to deliver, while the one true God carries and delivers His people. The teaching contrasts powerless idols with the incomparable God who declares the end from the beginning, calls believers to live with expectancy for God's sovereign work, and warns of the certain judgment coming on Babylon—and on every nation that hardens its heart. Continuing his charge against idolatry in Isaiah 46–47, Pastor Miles shows how Israel's false gods (Bel and Nebo) were carried into captivity unable to deliver, while the one true God carries and delivers His people. The teaching contrasts powerless idols with the incomparable God who declares the end from the beginning, calls believers to live with expectancy for God's sovereign work, and warns of the certain judgment coming on Babylon—and on every nation that hardens its heart. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-15-1-corinthians-3-16/ 2010-08-15-1-corinthians-3-16 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:16 on the truth that believers, individually and corporately, are the temple of God indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and the call to build, keep, and honor that temple rather than defile it with worldly wisdom or division. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:16 on the truth that believers, individually and corporately, are the temple of God indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and the call to build, keep, and honor that temple rather than defile it with worldly wisdom or division. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-11-isaiah-44-1/ 2010-08-11-isaiah-44-1 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT In Isaiah 44–45, God calls His backslidden people by name, promises to pour His Spirit and blessing on the thirsty, exposes the foolishness of idolatry, and proves He alone is God by naming the deliverer Cyrus over 150 years before his birth. The teaching urges believers to recognize their spiritual thirst, return to the Lord rejoicing, and trust the one true God who fulfills His word for His glory and our salvation. In Isaiah 44–45, God calls His backslidden people by name, promises to pour His Spirit and blessing on the thirsty, exposes the foolishness of idolatry, and proves He alone is God by naming the deliverer Cyrus over 150 years before his birth. The teaching urges believers to recognize their spiritual thirst, return to the Lord rejoicing, and trust the one true God who fulfills His word for His glory and our salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-08-1-corinthians-3-9/ 2010-08-08-1-corinthians-3-9 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on 1 Corinthians 3:9 and its surrounding verses, Pastor Miles teaches that the church—both corporately and in each believer's life—must be built upon the right foundation (Jesus Christ and His applied word) and constructed with care, because every believer's work will be tested by the fire of God's holiness. Salvation rests on Christ's finished work alone, but reward in heaven depends on how we build. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 3:9 and its surrounding verses, Pastor Miles teaches that the church—both corporately and in each believer's life—must be built upon the right foundation (Jesus Christ and His applied word) and constructed with care, because every believer's work will be tested by the fire of God's holiness. Salvation rests on Christ's finished work alone, but reward in heaven depends on how we build. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-04-isaiah-43-1/ 2010-08-04-isaiah-43-1 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Isaiah 43, Pastor Miles shows how God comforts a people facing exile by reminding them that He created, formed, and redeemed them, will be with them through every trial, and has chosen them by grace alone. The passage's declaration that God alone is Creator, Savior, and the First and the Last establishes the deity of Christ and our calling to be witnesses who proclaim His praises in a dark world. Teaching through Isaiah 43, Pastor Miles shows how God comforts a people facing exile by reminding them that He created, formed, and redeemed them, will be with them through every trial, and has chosen them by grace alone. The passage's declaration that God alone is Creator, Savior, and the First and the Last establishes the deity of Christ and our calling to be witnesses who proclaim His praises in a dark world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-08-01-1-corinthians-3-1/ 2010-08-01-1-corinthians-3-1 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:1, Pastor Miles examines the tragedy of spiritual immaturity—Christians who, though indwelt by the Spirit, remain carnal "babes in Christ." He calls believers to crucify the flesh, remove the trash of the world, and feed on the meat of God's Word so they grow into mature followers who demonstrate Christ to the world. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:1, Pastor Miles examines the tragedy of spiritual immaturity—Christians who, though indwelt by the Spirit, remain carnal "babes in Christ." He calls believers to crucify the flesh, remove the trash of the world, and feed on the meat of God's Word so they grow into mature followers who demonstrate Christ to the world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-07-14-isaiah-42-1/ 2010-07-14-isaiah-42-1 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 42, identifying the "servant of the Lord" as Jesus Christ and exploring His character (servant, upheld, elect, delighted in, Spirit-filled) and His work (bringing justice, gentleness toward the broken, freeing captives), with applications to the believer's own calling and assurance of God's delight. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 42, identifying the "servant of the Lord" as Jesus Christ and exploring His character (servant, upheld, elect, delighted in, Spirit-filled) and His work (bringing justice, gentleness toward the broken, freeing captives), with applications to the believer's own calling and assurance of God's delight. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-07-11-1-corinthians-2-1/ 2010-07-11-1-corinthians-2-1 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Examining 1 Corinthians 2, Pastor Miles shows that Paul deliberately came to Corinth weak, fearful, and trembling, preaching only "Jesus Christ and Him crucified"—a message that appears foolish to the intellectual and offensive to the religious, yet remains the power of God unto salvation. Believers are called to proclaim this same unaltered gospel boldly, relying not on man's wisdom or methods but on the demonstration of the Spirit and the power of God. Examining 1 Corinthians 2, Pastor Miles shows that Paul deliberately came to Corinth weak, fearful, and trembling, preaching only "Jesus Christ and Him crucified"—a message that appears foolish to the intellectual and offensive to the religious, yet remains the power of God unto salvation. Believers are called to proclaim this same unaltered gospel boldly, relying not on man's wisdom or methods but on the demonstration of the Spirit and the power of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-07-07-isaiah-41-1/ 2010-07-07-isaiah-41-1 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Isaiah 41, Pastor Miles shows God summoning the idol-worshiping nations to judgment, proving His sole deity through prophecy of past and future events, while idols stand silent and worthless. He contrasts the foolish, fearful reaction of idolaters with God's tender promise to strengthen, help, and uphold His chosen servant Israel. Teaching from Isaiah 41, Pastor Miles shows God summoning the idol-worshiping nations to judgment, proving His sole deity through prophecy of past and future events, while idols stand silent and worthless. He contrasts the foolish, fearful reaction of idolaters with God's tender promise to strengthen, help, and uphold His chosen servant Israel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-07-04-1-corinthians-1-18/ 2010-07-04-1-corinthians-1-18 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT On Independence Day, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 on why the message of the cross, though regarded as foolishness by the wise of this world, is the very power and wisdom of God. He shows that God deliberately hides Himself from human wisdom, calls the weak and despised, and grants in Christ true liberty, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. On Independence Day, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 on why the message of the cross, though regarded as foolishness by the wise of this world, is the very power and wisdom of God. He shows that God deliberately hides Himself from human wisdom, calls the weak and despised, and grants in Christ true liberty, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-30-isaiah-40-1/ 2010-06-30-isaiah-40-1 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 40 showing how God speaks comfort to a people facing judgment—comfort grounded in peace with God through the pardon and payment of sin in Christ, heralded by John the Baptist. The chapter then calls believers to "Behold your God," surveying His majesty as returning, ruling, rewarding Lord, good shepherd, Creator, and the God of all wisdom, who gives strength to those who wait on Him. A verse-by-verse teaching on Isaiah 40 showing how God speaks comfort to a people facing judgment—comfort grounded in peace with God through the pardon and payment of sin in Christ, heralded by John the Baptist. The chapter then calls believers to "Behold your God," surveying His majesty as returning, ruling, rewarding Lord, good shepherd, Creator, and the God of all wisdom, who gives strength to those who wait on Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-27-1-corinthians-1-26/ 2010-06-27-1-corinthians-1-26 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT In a mid-year update service built on 1 Corinthians 1:26, Pastor Miles surveys how God uses the "foolish things of the world" to advance the gospel, highlighting the church's outreach, media, online school, Perspectives course, and chaplaincy/Hope Keepers ministries. He frames it all within a call to "arise and go," warning that the rising social-justice gospel cycle has historically preceded great moves of God for which the church must be ready. In a mid-year update service built on 1 Corinthians 1:26, Pastor Miles surveys how God uses the "foolish things of the world" to advance the gospel, highlighting the church's outreach, media, online school, Perspectives course, and chaplaincy/Hope Keepers ministries. He frames it all within a call to "arise and go," warning that the rising social-justice gospel cycle has historically preceded great moves of God for which the church must be ready. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-20-romans-8-16/ 2010-06-20-romans-8-16 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT On Father's Day, Pastor Miles points to God as the perfect Father whom earthly fathers are called to imitate, examining four marks of God's fatherhood: He loves, encourages, accepts, and disciplines His children. He closes with practical reflection on godly discipline and a call for the church to display the true character of the Father to a watching world. On Father's Day, Pastor Miles points to God as the perfect Father whom earthly fathers are called to imitate, examining four marks of God's fatherhood: He loves, encourages, accepts, and disciplines His children. He closes with practical reflection on godly discipline and a call for the church to display the true character of the Father to a watching world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-16-isaiah-38-1/ 2010-06-16-isaiah-38-1 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 38, where King Hezekiah, told he will die, prays and receives fifteen added years of life, only to misuse them through pride, neglect of his son's spiritual training, and careless indifference toward Judah's future. The teaching becomes an exhortation about answered prayer, surrendering our will to God's, and the importance of finishing the race of faith well. Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 38, where King Hezekiah, told he will die, prays and receives fifteen added years of life, only to misuse them through pride, neglect of his son's spiritual training, and careless indifference toward Judah's future. The teaching becomes an exhortation about answered prayer, surrendering our will to God's, and the importance of finishing the race of faith well. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-13-1-corinthians-1-9/ 2010-06-13-1-corinthians-1-9 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul reminds the divided church at Corinth that God is faithful and has called them into fellowship with Him and with one another. From this foundation, Miles examines the contentions in Corinth—divisions around personalities (Paul, Apollos, Cephas, Christ)—and calls the church to unity in essential doctrine and to the faithful, undressed preaching of the gospel. Paul reminds the divided church at Corinth that God is faithful and has called them into fellowship with Him and with one another. From this foundation, Miles examines the contentions in Corinth—divisions around personalities (Paul, Apollos, Cephas, Christ)—and calls the church to unity in essential doctrine and to the faithful, undressed preaching of the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-06-1-corinthians-1-1/ 2010-06-06-1-corinthians-1-1 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT As Paul ministers three years in Ephesus, he receives word of serious problems in the Corinthian church he founded, and writes the letter we call 1 Corinthians. Rather than attacking their many failures immediately, Paul opens by returning the divided, immoral, and unruly church to its solid foundation in Jesus Christ. As Paul ministers three years in Ephesus, he receives word of serious problems in the Corinthian church he founded, and writes the letter we call 1 Corinthians. Rather than attacking their many failures immediately, Paul opens by returning the divided, immoral, and unruly church to its solid foundation in Jesus Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-06-02-isaiah-36-1/ 2010-06-02-isaiah-36-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT This teaching walks through Isaiah 36–37 (with its parallel in 2 Kings 18), tracing how the godly reformer King Hezekiah faced the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib, endured the blasphemous threats of the field commander Rabshakeh, laid the enemy's letter before the Lord, and saw God supernaturally deliver Jerusalem for His own name's sake. It draws the lesson that when the enemy comes against us, we are to keep silent before his accusations and bring our battles to the Lord, who fights for His people and His glory. This teaching walks through Isaiah 36–37 (with its parallel in 2 Kings 18), tracing how the godly reformer King Hezekiah faced the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib, endured the blasphemous threats of the field commander Rabshakeh, laid the enemy's letter before the Lord, and saw God supernaturally deliver Jerusalem for His own name's sake. It draws the lesson that when the enemy comes against us, we are to keep silent before his accusations and bring our battles to the Lord, who fights for His people and His glory. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-30-acts-19-8/ 2010-05-30-acts-19-8 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Acts 19:8-20, Pastor Miles traces the biblical theme of the kingdom of God—a spiritual kingdom entered by grace through faith, ruled by a King who reigned from a cross—and shows how Paul preached it boldly in Ephesus amid rejection, occultic opposition, and God's authenticating miracles. The message calls believers to live as ambassadors of that kingdom and to trust the prevailing power of God's word. Teaching from Acts 19:8-20, Pastor Miles traces the biblical theme of the kingdom of God—a spiritual kingdom entered by grace through faith, ruled by a King who reigned from a cross—and shows how Paul preached it boldly in Ephesus amid rejection, occultic opposition, and God's authenticating miracles. The message calls believers to live as ambassadors of that kingdom and to trust the prevailing power of God's word. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-23-acts-18-18/ 2010-05-23-acts-18-18 Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Walking through Acts 18:18–19:7, Pastor Miles examines three figures—the apostle Paul, the eloquent Alexandrian Apollos, and a dozen "almost Christians"—to show that Paul was a duty-bound apostle devoted to God's will, and that genuine faith is evidenced by the receiving of the Holy Spirit, not merely by outward religiosity. Walking through Acts 18:18–19:7, Pastor Miles examines three figures—the apostle Paul, the eloquent Alexandrian Apollos, and a dozen "almost Christians"—to show that Paul was a duty-bound apostle devoted to God's will, and that genuine faith is evidenced by the receiving of the Holy Spirit, not merely by outward religiosity. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-19-isaiah-34-1/ 2010-05-19-isaiah-34-1 Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Isaiah 34–35, Pastor Miles examines the day of the Lord—God's coming wrath upon all nations—and contrasts it with the longer day of restoration and reward for the redeemed. He traces the theme across Isaiah, Joel, Zechariah, Matthew 24, and Revelation, showing that God reveals His prophetic plan so that man might know His power, repent, and walk in holiness. Teaching through Isaiah 34–35, Pastor Miles examines the day of the Lord—God's coming wrath upon all nations—and contrasts it with the longer day of restoration and reward for the redeemed. He traces the theme across Isaiah, Joel, Zechariah, Matthew 24, and Revelation, showing that God reveals His prophetic plan so that man might know His power, repent, and walk in holiness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-16-acts-18-1/ 2010-05-16-acts-18-1 Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul arrives alone in the sensual, idolatrous city of Corinth, resolving to know nothing but Jesus Christ crucified. Through his partnership with Aquila and Priscilla and his reasoning in the synagogue, God builds a church, encouraging Paul to keep preaching boldly despite fear and opposition. Paul arrives alone in the sensual, idolatrous city of Corinth, resolving to know nothing but Jesus Christ crucified. Through his partnership with Aquila and Priscilla and his reasoning in the synagogue, God builds a church, encouraging Paul to keep preaching boldly despite fear and opposition. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-12-isaiah-32-1/ 2010-05-12-isaiah-32-1 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 32-33, showing how the prophecy of a king reigning in righteousness points ultimately to Jesus, who will be a shelter, shade, and refreshing river to His people. Pastor Miles applies the warning against complacent women at ease and the coming Assyrian judgment to the church and to America, calling for repentance and trust in God as our only refuge and King. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 32-33, showing how the prophecy of a king reigning in righteousness points ultimately to Jesus, who will be a shelter, shade, and refreshing river to His people. Pastor Miles applies the warning against complacent women at ease and the coming Assyrian judgment to the church and to America, calling for repentance and trust in God as our only refuge and King. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-09-2-thessalonians-2-13/ 2010-05-09-2-thessalonians-2-13 Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Moving from the prophetic warnings of the man of sin to the believer's great salvation, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation is wholly a work of God—rooted in His love, choosing, sanctifying, and calling—while man's responsibility is to believe the truth, stand fast, and persevere. He works through 2 Thessalonians 2:13 to the end of chapter 3, addressing election versus free will, the comfort and establishing work of God, the importance of prayer and the preached gospel, and the call to remain in rank and not be disorderly. Moving from the prophetic warnings of the man of sin to the believer's great salvation, Pastor Miles teaches that salvation is wholly a work of God—rooted in His love, choosing, sanctifying, and calling—while man's responsibility is to believe the truth, stand fast, and persevere. He works through 2 Thessalonians 2:13 to the end of chapter 3, addressing election versus free will, the comfort and establishing work of God, the importance of prayer and the preached gospel, and the call to remain in rank and not be disorderly. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-05-isaiah-29-1/ 2010-05-05-isaiah-29-1 Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 29 through 31 in which Pastor Miles examines God's pronouncement of "woe" upon Jerusalem (Ariel) for empty religiosity, pride, rebellion, and misplaced trust in Egypt rather than the Lord. The teaching shows how God uses the coming Assyrian judgment to purify His people, then patiently waits to be gracious to all who will turn back to Him. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 29 through 31 in which Pastor Miles examines God's pronouncement of "woe" upon Jerusalem (Ariel) for empty religiosity, pride, rebellion, and misplaced trust in Egypt rather than the Lord. The teaching shows how God uses the coming Assyrian judgment to purify His people, then patiently waits to be gracious to all who will turn back to Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-05-02-2-thessalonians-2-1/ 2010-05-02-2-thessalonians-2-1 Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul corrects the church's confusion that they were already experiencing the day of the Lord's wrath, teaching that two events—the falling away (apostasia) and the revealing of the man of sin—must come first. Pastor Miles surveys the premillennial framework, the four rapture views, and ten characteristics of the Antichrist, exhorting believers not to be deceived but to keep their focus on Christ and their work. In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul corrects the church's confusion that they were already experiencing the day of the Lord's wrath, teaching that two events—the falling away (apostasia) and the revealing of the man of sin—must come first. Pastor Miles surveys the premillennial framework, the four rapture views, and ten characteristics of the Antichrist, exhorting believers not to be deceived but to keep their focus on Christ and their work. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-28-isaiah-28-1/ 2010-04-28-isaiah-28-1 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Isaiah 28, Pastor Miles examines God's pronouncement of judgment against the prideful, drunken northern tribes of Ephraim and then against Judah and Jerusalem, who mocked Isaiah's repetitive "line upon line" message. He shows that all human refuges of lies are swept away by God's righteous standard, leaving Jesus Christ as the only sure foundation laid in Zion. Teaching through Isaiah 28, Pastor Miles examines God's pronouncement of judgment against the prideful, drunken northern tribes of Ephraim and then against Judah and Jerusalem, who mocked Isaiah's repetitive "line upon line" message. He shows that all human refuges of lies are swept away by God's righteous standard, leaving Jesus Christ as the only sure foundation laid in Zion. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-25-2-thessalonians-1-1/ 2010-04-25-2-thessalonians-1-1 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT An introductory study of 2 Thessalonians, setting the historical context of Paul's second letter to the persecuted Thessalonian church and walking through chapter 1's themes of grace and peace, the church's growth in faith, hope, and love, and the coming righteous judgment of God upon those who reject the gospel. An introductory study of 2 Thessalonians, setting the historical context of Paul's second letter to the persecuted Thessalonian church and walking through chapter 1's themes of grace and peace, the church's growth in faith, hope, and love, and the coming righteous judgment of God upon those who reject the gospel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-14-isaiah-25-1/ 2010-04-14-isaiah-25-1 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 25-27, beginning with the prophet's song of praise after the judgment of Isaiah 24, showing that God is faithful and true to His word, a refuge for His people, the destroyer of His enemies, and the one who will swallow up death and wipe away every tear. The teaching emphasizes that the Lord keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him, and that God's chastening of Israel was for purification, ending with His promise to restore and regather His people. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 25-27, beginning with the prophet's song of praise after the judgment of Isaiah 24, showing that God is faithful and true to His word, a refuge for His people, the destroyer of His enemies, and the one who will swallow up death and wipe away every tear. The teaching emphasizes that the Lord keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him, and that God's chastening of Israel was for purification, ending with His promise to restore and regather His people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-11-1-thessalonians-5-12/ 2010-04-11-1-thessalonians-5-12 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT In Paul's closing exhortations to the Thessalonians, Pastor Miles teaches that believers are to know, respect, and esteem their God-ordained leaders, live at peace with one another, and practice a dozen sanctifying works. He concludes that our complete sanctification is God's faithful work in us—accomplished through the Spirit, the Word, the admonition of elders, and fiery trials—readying us for eternity. In Paul's closing exhortations to the Thessalonians, Pastor Miles teaches that believers are to know, respect, and esteem their God-ordained leaders, live at peace with one another, and practice a dozen sanctifying works. He concludes that our complete sanctification is God's faithful work in us—accomplished through the Spirit, the Word, the admonition of elders, and fiery trials—readying us for eternity. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-07-isaiah-23-1/ 2010-04-07-isaiah-23-1 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Isaiah's final burden against Tyre—the wealthy "Babylon of the Sea"—reveals God's judgment on human pride and commercial arrogance, a judgment historically fulfilled by Assyria, Babylon, and Alexander the Great. Isaiah 24 then expands this picture into the worldwide day of the Lord, traced through Revelation, Joel, and Matthew 24, with the assurance that the church is not appointed to wrath but to salvation in Christ. Isaiah's final burden against Tyre—the wealthy "Babylon of the Sea"—reveals God's judgment on human pride and commercial arrogance, a judgment historically fulfilled by Assyria, Babylon, and Alexander the Great. Isaiah 24 then expands this picture into the worldwide day of the Lord, traced through Revelation, Joel, and Matthew 24, with the assurance that the church is not appointed to wrath but to salvation in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-04-04-1-corinthians-15-1/ 2010-04-04-1-corinthians-15-1 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1 that the gospel is grounded in three historic events—Christ's death, burial, and resurrection—and dwells especially on the often-overlooked burial of Jesus, showing its meaning through Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus and its application to the believer's death and new life in Christ. On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:1 that the gospel is grounded in three historic events—Christ's death, burial, and resurrection—and dwells especially on the often-overlooked burial of Jesus, showing its meaning through Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus and its application to the believer's death and new life in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-28-1911801/ 2010-03-28-1911801 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT A Palm Sunday teaching that moves through Matthew 21's triumphal entry into a verse-by-verse meditation on Psalm 118, the last of the Hillel Psalms sung by pilgrims entering Jerusalem. Pastor Miles shows how "Hosanna" ("Save now, we pray") finds its only answer in Jesus, the rejected stone who became the cornerstone of our salvation. A Palm Sunday teaching that moves through Matthew 21's triumphal entry into a verse-by-verse meditation on Psalm 118, the last of the Hillel Psalms sung by pilgrims entering Jerusalem. Pastor Miles shows how "Hosanna" ("Save now, we pray") finds its only answer in Jesus, the rejected stone who became the cornerstone of our salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-24-isaiah-22-1/ 2010-03-24-isaiah-22-1 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Isaiah pronounces a burden against the Valley of Vision (Jerusalem), prophesying judgment at the hands of the Assyrians because God's people, though religiously formal, had departed from Him in their hearts. The teaching shows how God removed His protective hedge, how Jerusalem trusted in their walls, weapons, and water instead of repenting, and how this serves as a warning to nations today, including our own. Isaiah pronounces a burden against the Valley of Vision (Jerusalem), prophesying judgment at the hands of the Assyrians because God's people, though religiously formal, had departed from Him in their hearts. The teaching shows how God removed His protective hedge, how Jerusalem trusted in their walls, weapons, and water instead of repenting, and how this serves as a warning to nations today, including our own. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-21-1-thessalonians-5-1/ 2010-03-21-1-thessalonians-5-1 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Pastor Miles argues that the "day of the Lord" coming as a thief in the night refers not to the rapture but to a day of judgment and wrath that falls upon the unwatchful world, while the church—appointed not to wrath but to salvation through Christ—is called to wait, watch, and work until His return. Teaching through 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Pastor Miles argues that the "day of the Lord" coming as a thief in the night refers not to the rapture but to a day of judgment and wrath that falls upon the unwatchful world, while the church—appointed not to wrath but to salvation through Christ—is called to wait, watch, and work until His return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-17-isaiah-21-1/ 2010-03-17-isaiah-21-1 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 21, the burden against Babylon (the "desert of the sea"), connecting its literal fulfillment in the 539/586 B.C. Medo-Persian conquest to the coming judgment on Babylon the Great in Revelation. He emphasizes that the day of the Lord comes suddenly upon those at false ease, and calls believers to be faithful, watchful witnesses who urge the world to flee for refuge in Christ. Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 21, the burden against Babylon (the "desert of the sea"), connecting its literal fulfillment in the 539/586 B.C. Medo-Persian conquest to the coming judgment on Babylon the Great in Revelation. He emphasizes that the day of the Lord comes suddenly upon those at false ease, and calls believers to be faithful, watchful witnesses who urge the world to flee for refuge in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-07-1-thessalonians-4-13/ 2010-03-07-1-thessalonians-4-13 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul corrects the Thessalonians' grief over believers who had died, assuring them that the dead in Christ have not missed the Lord's return but will rise first and be caught up with the living to meet Christ in the air. The teaching surveys the doctrine of the rapture, the four major views of its timing, and calls believers to live watchful, working, and ready for Christ's imminent return. Paul corrects the Thessalonians' grief over believers who had died, assuring them that the dead in Christ have not missed the Lord's return but will rise first and be caught up with the living to meet Christ in the air. The teaching surveys the doctrine of the rapture, the four major views of its timing, and calls believers to live watchful, working, and ready for Christ's imminent return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-03-03-isaiah-18-1/ 2010-03-03-isaiah-18-1 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT Studying Isaiah 18-20, Pastor Miles examines God's refusal to let Judah make an unholy alliance with Ethiopia and Egypt against the coming Assyrian army, teaching that God's people must trust Him alone. He then traces the "indicators of God's judgment" upon Egypt and applies them as warnings to modern nations whose idols God shakes when He removes His hand of protection. Studying Isaiah 18-20, Pastor Miles examines God's refusal to let Judah make an unholy alliance with Ethiopia and Egypt against the coming Assyrian army, teaching that God's people must trust Him alone. He then traces the "indicators of God's judgment" upon Egypt and applies them as warnings to modern nations whose idols God shakes when He removes His hand of protection. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-24-isaiah-15-1/ 2010-02-24-isaiah-15-1 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 15–17, tracing God's burden of judgment upon Moab, Syria (Damascus), and the northern ten tribes of Ephraim. Pastor Miles examines Moab's origin, the reasons for their judgment (pride, idleness, idolatry), the completeness and speed of God's judgment, and the prophetic foreshadowing of the day of the Lord and the coming Messiah. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 15–17, tracing God's burden of judgment upon Moab, Syria (Damascus), and the northern ten tribes of Ephraim. Pastor Miles examines Moab's origin, the reasons for their judgment (pride, idleness, idolatry), the completeness and speed of God's judgment, and the prophetic foreshadowing of the day of the Lord and the coming Messiah. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-21-1-thessalonians-4-1/ 2010-02-21-1-thessalonians-4-1 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 that God's revealed will for every believer is sanctification—worked out as purification, consecration, and concretely as sexual purity. He argues that living in sexual immorality contradicts our calling and that God will judge such practice, while urging believers to please God and abound more and more in holiness. Pastor Miles teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 that God's revealed will for every believer is sanctification—worked out as purification, consecration, and concretely as sexual purity. He argues that living in sexual immorality contradicts our calling and that God will judge such practice, while urging believers to please God and abound more and more in holiness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-17-isaiah-13-1/ 2010-02-17-isaiah-13-1 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Opening Isaiah's series of judgments against the nations, this teaching examines the burden of Babylon as both a literal judgment fulfilled by the Medo-Persians in 539 BC and a foreshadowing of the global day of the Lord and the judgment of Lucifer. It stresses that God is unchanging and just, judging His own people first before turning to the nations, while always providing refuge in Christ. Opening Isaiah's series of judgments against the nations, this teaching examines the burden of Babylon as both a literal judgment fulfilled by the Medo-Persians in 539 BC and a foreshadowing of the global day of the Lord and the judgment of Lucifer. It stresses that God is unchanging and just, judging His own people first before turning to the nations, while always providing refuge in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-14-1-thessalonians-3-1/ 2010-02-14-1-thessalonians-3-1 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul, unable to bear his concern for the persecuted Thessalonian church, sent Timothy to establish and comfort them in their faith—teaching that God appoints believers not only to salvation but to suffering, which He uses as a refining fire to sanctify us until the coming of Christ. Paul, unable to bear his concern for the persecuted Thessalonian church, sent Timothy to establish and comfort them in their faith—teaching that God appoints believers not only to salvation but to suffering, which He uses as a refining fire to sanctify us until the coming of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-07-1-thessalonians-2-1/ 2010-02-07-1-thessalonians-2-1 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, Paul defends his character against the slander of the enemies of the gospel in Thessalonica, demonstrating that he ministered with pure motives, boldness, and self-sacrifice. Pastor Miles shows how the same enemy slanders Christian messengers today, and how believers, entrusted with the gospel, are called to validate it by living worthy of God's calling. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, Paul defends his character against the slander of the enemies of the gospel in Thessalonica, demonstrating that he ministered with pure motives, boldness, and self-sacrifice. Pastor Miles shows how the same enemy slanders Christian messengers today, and how believers, entrusted with the gospel, are called to validate it by living worthy of God's calling. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-02-03-isaiah-11-1/ 2010-02-03-isaiah-11-1 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 11–12, showing how the "rod out of the stem of Jesse" is a messianic prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who bears the sevenfold Spirit of the Lord, judges in perfect righteousness, and brings about a glorious restoration in which His gathered people draw water from the wells of salvation. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 11–12, showing how the "rod out of the stem of Jesse" is a messianic prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who bears the sevenfold Spirit of the Lord, judges in perfect righteousness, and brings about a glorious restoration in which His gathered people draw water from the wells of salvation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-31-acts-18-1/ 2010-01-31-acts-18-1 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul arrives in Corinth, a wealthy, immoral commercial center, where he meets Aquila and Priscilla, works as a tentmaker, reasons in the synagogue, and is encouraged by the Lord to keep preaching boldly. The teaching then turns to 1 Thessalonians, written from Corinth, examining the young Thessalonian church's work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope amid tribulation. Paul arrives in Corinth, a wealthy, immoral commercial center, where he meets Aquila and Priscilla, works as a tentmaker, reasons in the synagogue, and is encouraged by the Lord to keep preaching boldly. The teaching then turns to 1 Thessalonians, written from Corinth, examining the young Thessalonian church's work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope amid tribulation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-27-isaiah-9-8/ 2010-01-27-isaiah-9-8 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Isaiah 9:8–10:34, Pastor Miles examines God's fourfold judgment against the northern ten tribes of Israel, showing how God used wicked nations like Assyria as the rod in His hand to discipline His people for the purpose of purification. He argues that the same unchanging God still works through devastating events today, calling nations to repentance. Drawing from Isaiah 9:8–10:34, Pastor Miles examines God's fourfold judgment against the northern ten tribes of Israel, showing how God used wicked nations like Assyria as the rod in His hand to discipline His people for the purpose of purification. He argues that the same unchanging God still works through devastating events today, calling nations to repentance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-24-acts-17-15/ 2010-01-24-acts-17-15 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul, stirred by the idolatry of Athens, adapts his method—but never his message—to reach a pluralistic, philosophical culture, building a bridge through their own altar to the unknown god and their own poets before preaching the creator God, the call to repent, and Christ's resurrection. Pastor Miles argues that modern America is an Athenian, Hellenistic culture, and the church must change its method, not its message, to reach it. Paul, stirred by the idolatry of Athens, adapts his method—but never his message—to reach a pluralistic, philosophical culture, building a bridge through their own altar to the unknown god and their own poets before preaching the creator God, the call to repent, and Christ's resurrection. Pastor Miles argues that modern America is an Athenian, Hellenistic culture, and the church must change its method, not its message, to reach it. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-10-acts-16-11/ 2010-01-10-acts-16-11 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Paul's team arrives in Philippi, the chief city of Macedonia, where God transforms three very different people—Lydia, a demon-possessed slave girl, and the Philippian jailer—demonstrating that evangelism begins with God opening hearts. The teaching emphasizes that the open heart, the enslaved heart, and the hard heart all yield immediate fruit when God's word and power break through. Paul's team arrives in Philippi, the chief city of Macedonia, where God transforms three very different people—Lydia, a demon-possessed slave girl, and the Philippian jailer—demonstrating that evangelism begins with God opening hearts. The teaching emphasizes that the open heart, the enslaved heart, and the hard heart all yield immediate fruit when God's word and power break through. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-06-isaiah-8-1/ 2010-01-06-isaiah-8-1 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through Isaiah 7–9, this teaching shows how the prophecy of Maher-shalal-hash-baz gave a near-term fulfillment to the virgin-birth sign promised to King Ahaz, and how Judah's refusal to trust the Lord ("the fountain") brought the flood of Assyrian judgment. It calls believers to make God their fear, sanctuary, and governor, pointing finally to the great light of Christ, the child born and Son given. Continuing through Isaiah 7–9, this teaching shows how the prophecy of Maher-shalal-hash-baz gave a near-term fulfillment to the virgin-birth sign promised to King Ahaz, and how Judah's refusal to trust the Lord ("the fountain") brought the flood of Assyrian judgment. It calls believers to make God their fear, sanctuary, and governor, pointing finally to the great light of Christ, the child born and Son given. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2010-01-03-acts-16-5/ 2010-01-03-acts-16-5 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Continuing in Acts 16, Pastor Miles teaches how God leads His followers through several means—an apostolic request, a spiritual check, a supernatural vision, a prophetic call, and an open door—as Paul takes Timothy along, is redirected by the Spirit away from Asia and Bithynia, and is called into Macedonia to bring the gospel into Europe. Along the way he emphasizes discipleship, willingly laying aside our rights in love, and the simple teaching of God's word as the means of true church growth. Continuing in Acts 16, Pastor Miles teaches how God leads His followers through several means—an apostolic request, a spiritual check, a supernatural vision, a prophetic call, and an open door—as Paul takes Timothy along, is redirected by the Spirit away from Asia and Bithynia, and is called into Macedonia to bring the gospel into Europe. Along the way he emphasizes discipleship, willingly laying aside our rights in love, and the simple teaching of God's word as the means of true church growth. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-12-30-luke-21-24/ 2009-12-30-luke-21-24 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT A year-end teaching that surveys current events in Israel and the Middle East against unfulfilled biblical prophecy, arguing that the worldwide call to divide Jerusalem and the threats against Israel align with Scripture's end-times warnings and signal the nearness of Christ's return. A year-end teaching that surveys current events in Israel and the Middle East against unfulfilled biblical prophecy, arguing that the worldwide call to divide Jerusalem and the threats against Israel align with Scripture's end-times warnings and signal the nearness of Christ's return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-12-16-isaiah-7-1/ 2009-12-16-isaiah-7-1 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching on Isaiah 7 in its historical setting, this message follows the prophet's word to wicked King Ahaz during the Syro-Ephraimite crisis, the central charge "if you will not believe, you will not be established," and the dual fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy in both Isaiah's son and the virgin birth of Christ. Teaching on Isaiah 7 in its historical setting, this message follows the prophet's word to wicked King Ahaz during the Syro-Ephraimite crisis, the central charge "if you will not believe, you will not be established," and the dual fulfillment of the Immanuel prophecy in both Isaiah's son and the virgin birth of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-12-13-isaiah-9-6/ 2009-12-13-isaiah-9-6 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT A Christmas-season teaching showing that Jesus, unlike every other historical figure, was foretold in striking detail by dozens of prophets centuries before His birth. Pastor Miles traces the messianic prophecies from Genesis through Isaiah, demonstrates that the name "Jesus" (Yeshua/salvation) appears 77 times in the Old Testament, and unfolds the titles and characters given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6. A Christmas-season teaching showing that Jesus, unlike every other historical figure, was foretold in striking detail by dozens of prophets centuries before His birth. Pastor Miles traces the messianic prophecies from Genesis through Isaiah, demonstrates that the name "Jesus" (Yeshua/salvation) appears 77 times in the Old Testament, and unfolds the titles and characters given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:6. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-12-09-isaiah-6-1/ 2009-12-09-isaiah-6-1 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Working through Isaiah 6:1, Pastor Miles sets the throne-room vision against the historical backdrop of King Uzziah's death, identifies the One on the throne as Jesus, and traces Isaiah's encounter with God's holiness through conviction, confession, cleansing, call, and commission. He warns that, like Judah, a nation richly given God's revelation that disregards it stands under God's judgment, while a remnant will return. Working through Isaiah 6:1, Pastor Miles sets the throne-room vision against the historical backdrop of King Uzziah's death, identifies the One on the throne as Jesus, and traces Isaiah's encounter with God's holiness through conviction, confession, cleansing, call, and commission. He warns that, like Judah, a nation richly given God's revelation that disregards it stands under God's judgment, while a remnant will return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-12-02-isaiah-5-1/ 2009-12-02-isaiah-5-1 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches the "song of the vineyard" in Isaiah 5, showing how God planted, protected, and provided for Israel yet found wild grapes—injustice instead of righteousness—and walks through the six woes that follow. He applies these warnings to our own day, urging believers to learn from Israel's history and boldly share the truth in love. Pastor Miles teaches the "song of the vineyard" in Isaiah 5, showing how God planted, protected, and provided for Israel yet found wild grapes—injustice instead of righteousness—and walks through the six woes that follow. He applies these warnings to our own day, urging believers to learn from Israel's history and boldly share the truth in love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-29-galatians-6-1/ 2009-11-29-galatians-6-1 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Galatians 6 that moves from sound doctrine (orthodoxy) to right practice (orthopraxy), showing how Spirit-filled believers are to restore the fallen, bear one another's burdens, examine their own work, and sow generously into the kingdom of God. A verse-by-verse teaching on Galatians 6 that moves from sound doctrine (orthodoxy) to right practice (orthopraxy), showing how Spirit-filled believers are to restore the fallen, bear one another's burdens, examine their own work, and sow generously into the kingdom of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-22-galatians-5-14/ 2009-11-22-galatians-5-14 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Working through Galatians 5:14-26, Pastor Miles teaches that the entire law is fulfilled in the command to love your neighbor as yourself, modeled on Christ's self-giving servanthood, and that this love only grows as believers walk in the Spirit rather than sowing to the flesh. Working through Galatians 5:14-26, Pastor Miles teaches that the entire law is fulfilled in the command to love your neighbor as yourself, modeled on Christ's self-giving servanthood, and that this love only grows as believers walk in the Spirit rather than sowing to the flesh. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-18-isaiah-3-1/ 2009-11-18-isaiah-3-1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 3, where God removes from Judah and Jerusalem every competent leader and provision as a judgment for their sin, leaving inexperienced and delusional rulers, social oppression, and the stripping away of the proud women's finery. He draws sustained parallels to America, then shows how God's punishment is always for the purpose of purification, culminating in the promised restoration through the Branch of the Lord. Pastor Miles teaches Isaiah 3, where God removes from Judah and Jerusalem every competent leader and provision as a judgment for their sin, leaving inexperienced and delusional rulers, social oppression, and the stripping away of the proud women's finery. He draws sustained parallels to America, then shows how God's punishment is always for the purpose of purification, culminating in the promised restoration through the Branch of the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-15-galatians-5-1/ 2009-11-15-galatians-5-1 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Galatians 5:1-13, Pastor Miles explains that Christ has set believers free from slavery to sin, warning the Galatians against being re-entangled in the yoke of bondage by adding circumcision, law-keeping, or any religious work to the finished work of Christ. He concludes that true liberty in Christ is not license to sin but freedom to serve one another in love. Teaching from Galatians 5:1-13, Pastor Miles explains that Christ has set believers free from slavery to sin, warning the Galatians against being re-entangled in the yoke of bondage by adding circumcision, law-keeping, or any religious work to the finished work of Christ. He concludes that true liberty in Christ is not license to sin but freedom to serve one another in love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-11-isaiah-2-1/ 2009-11-11-isaiah-2-1 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Isaiah 2, Pastor Miles unfolds the prophecy of the last days—the millennial reign of Christ when nations stream to Jerusalem and beat their swords into plowshares—but shows from Joel 3 that God's judgment in the Day of the Lord must come first. He calls hearers to walk in the light of the Lord now, warning against the same sins of cultish practice, wealth, military trust, idols, and pride that brought judgment on Judah. Teaching through Isaiah 2, Pastor Miles unfolds the prophecy of the last days—the millennial reign of Christ when nations stream to Jerusalem and beat their swords into plowshares—but shows from Joel 3 that God's judgment in the Day of the Lord must come first. He calls hearers to walk in the light of the Lord now, warning against the same sins of cultish practice, wealth, military trust, idols, and pride that brought judgment on Judah. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-04-isaiah-1-1/ 2009-11-04-isaiah-1-1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Opening a verse-by-verse study of Isaiah, Pastor Miles introduces the prophet's heavy commission and walks through Isaiah 1, where God indicts Judah and Jerusalem for idolatry, injustice, and empty worship, yet calls them to repentance and promises that His punishment aims at purification and restoration. He draws sobering parallels to modern America, urging the church to recognize the spiritual war, repent, and trust the God who remains on the throne. Opening a verse-by-verse study of Isaiah, Pastor Miles introduces the prophet's heavy commission and walks through Isaiah 1, where God indicts Judah and Jerusalem for idolatry, injustice, and empty worship, yet calls them to repentance and promises that His punishment aims at purification and restoration. He draws sobering parallels to modern America, urging the church to recognize the spiritual war, repent, and trust the God who remains on the throne. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-11-01-galatians-4-17/ 2009-11-01-galatians-4-17 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Paul confronts the false teachers in Galatia who demanded law-keeping and circumcision for righteousness, and answers them from the Old Testament story of Abraham. Through Abraham's life, the teaching shows that righteousness comes by faith in God's promise, not by the works of the flesh, and calls believers to stand fast in the liberty Christ has given. Paul confronts the false teachers in Galatia who demanded law-keeping and circumcision for righteousness, and answers them from the Old Testament story of Abraham. Through Abraham's life, the teaching shows that righteousness comes by faith in God's promise, not by the works of the flesh, and calls believers to stand fast in the liberty Christ has given. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-10-25-galatians-4-1/ 2009-10-25-galatians-4-1 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Paul writes to the Galatian churches to combat the Judaizers who taught that Gentile believers must become Jews through circumcision and law-keeping to be saved. Through the analogy of an heir under tutors, Paul shows that in the fullness of time God sent His Son to redeem us not merely as servants but as adopted children and joint heirs with Christ, sealed by the Holy Spirit. Paul writes to the Galatian churches to combat the Judaizers who taught that Gentile believers must become Jews through circumcision and law-keeping to be saved. Through the analogy of an heir under tutors, Paul shows that in the fullness of time God sent His Son to redeem us not merely as servants but as adopted children and joint heirs with Christ, sealed by the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-10-11-galatians-1-1/ 2009-10-11-galatians-1-1 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT An introductory study of Paul's letter to the Galatians, set in its chronological context just after the Jerusalem Council and before Paul's second missionary journey, that establishes the letter's central theme of justification by grace through faith against the false teaching of the Judaizers. The teaching surveys the whole letter—Paul's defense of his apostleship, his refutation of works-righteousness, and his exhortation to walk in the Spirit. An introductory study of Paul's letter to the Galatians, set in its chronological context just after the Jerusalem Council and before Paul's second missionary journey, that establishes the letter's central theme of justification by grace through faith against the false teaching of the Judaizers. The teaching surveys the whole letter—Paul's defense of his apostleship, his refutation of works-righteousness, and his exhortation to walk in the Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-10-04-acts-15-19/ 2009-10-04-acts-15-19 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the account of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, Pastor Miles explains the four exhortations the early church gave Gentile believers—calls to righteousness and the law of love rather than the law of Moses—and then draws seven practical principles for discerning the will of God. Continuing the account of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, Pastor Miles explains the four exhortations the early church gave Gentile believers—calls to righteousness and the law of love rather than the law of Moses—and then draws seven practical principles for discerning the will of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-09-27-acts-15-1/ 2009-09-27-acts-15-1 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through Acts 15:1-18, Pastor Miles examines the first church council in Jerusalem, where Judaizers insisted Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses to be saved, and shows that justification comes by grace through faith alone, not by works. He closes by drawing comfort from Acts 15:18—"known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world"—that God is sovereign over the nations and is never taken by surprise. Teaching through Acts 15:1-18, Pastor Miles examines the first church council in Jerusalem, where Judaizers insisted Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses to be saved, and shows that justification comes by grace through faith alone, not by works. He closes by drawing comfort from Acts 15:18—"known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world"—that God is sovereign over the nations and is never taken by surprise. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-09-13-james-4-1/ 2009-09-13-james-4-1 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through James 4 and into chapter 5, showing that wars and fights among us spring from the sinful desires of our own hearts, that we have not because we ask not (or ask amiss), and that friendship with the world is spiritual adultery against a God who is jealous for us. The remedy is to humbly submit to God, draw near to Him, lay down our pride, and live patiently and prayerfully while calling wanderers back to repentance. A verse-by-verse teaching through James 4 and into chapter 5, showing that wars and fights among us spring from the sinful desires of our own hearts, that we have not because we ask not (or ask amiss), and that friendship with the world is spiritual adultery against a God who is jealous for us. The remedy is to humbly submit to God, draw near to Him, lay down our pride, and live patiently and prayerfully while calling wanderers back to repentance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-09-06-james-3-1/ 2009-09-06-james-3-1 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on James 3 examining the reverence of teaching God's Word, the stricter judgment that falls on teachers, and the difficulty of taming the tongue. Pastor Miles contrasts earthly, sensual, demonic wisdom with the pure, peaceable wisdom from above, urging believers to yield their tongues to God's Spirit and live free of hypocrisy. A verse-by-verse teaching on James 3 examining the reverence of teaching God's Word, the stricter judgment that falls on teachers, and the difficulty of taming the tongue. Pastor Miles contrasts earthly, sensual, demonic wisdom with the pure, peaceable wisdom from above, urging believers to yield their tongues to God's Spirit and live free of hypocrisy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-30-james-1-1/ 2009-08-30-james-1-1 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT An opening study of the book of James, focusing on how God uses trials to expose our lack and draw us to depend on Him, while the enemy seeks to use the same trials as temptations to trust ourselves or the world. Miles works through James 1, the difference between rich and poor before God, the snare of temptation, and the call to be doers of the word with a faith that works. An opening study of the book of James, focusing on how God uses trials to expose our lack and draw us to depend on Him, while the enemy seeks to use the same trials as temptations to trust ourselves or the world. Miles works through James 1, the difference between rich and poor before God, the snare of temptation, and the call to be doers of the word with a faith that works. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-26-ephesians-6-10/ 2009-08-26-ephesians-6-10 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare, examining the call to be strong in the Lord, the reality and limits of Satan, and the pieces of the whole armor of God that enable believers to stand in the evil day. A verse-by-verse study of Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare, examining the call to be strong in the Lord, the reality and limits of Satan, and the pieces of the whole armor of God that enable believers to stand in the evil day. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-23-james-1-1/ 2009-08-23-james-1-1 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles introduces the book of James as likely the first New Testament letter written, presenting the historical context within Acts and demonstrating James's deep correlation with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. He then reads through the entire letter and draws out the practical, life-transforming purpose of God's word, especially James's teaching on counting trials as joy. Pastor Miles introduces the book of James as likely the first New Testament letter written, presenting the historical context within Acts and demonstrating James's deep correlation with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. He then reads through the entire letter and draws out the practical, life-transforming purpose of God's word, especially James's teaching on counting trials as joy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-16-acts-14-11/ 2009-08-16-acts-14-11 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Acts 14:11-28, where Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for gods in Lystra. Pastor Miles explores the human tendency toward idolatry and unpacks Paul's gospel message—turning from vanities to the living God who is Creator, long-suffering, self-revealing, and loving—as the same message needed in our modern Greek-minded culture. Teaching from Acts 14:11-28, where Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for gods in Lystra. Pastor Miles explores the human tendency toward idolatry and unpacks Paul's gospel message—turning from vanities to the living God who is Creator, long-suffering, self-revealing, and loving—as the same message needed in our modern Greek-minded culture. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-09-acts-14-8/ 2009-08-09-acts-14-8 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Teaching through the healing of the lame man at Lystra in Acts 14, Pastor Miles examines the nature of biblical healing, the church's primary commission to preach the gospel, and why we so often fail to see God move miraculously when we have so many other things to trust in besides Him. Teaching through the healing of the lame man at Lystra in Acts 14, Pastor Miles examines the nature of biblical healing, the church's primary commission to preach the gospel, and why we so often fail to see God move miraculously when we have so many other things to trust in besides Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-08-02-acts-14-1/ 2009-08-02-acts-14-1 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT Studying Acts 14:1-7, Pastor Miles examines Paul and Barnabas's ministry at Iconium, explaining the deeper meaning of biblical "belief" as trust, the inevitability of opposition to God's work, and the central call of every believer to carry and preach the word of God's grace. Studying Acts 14:1-7, Pastor Miles examines Paul and Barnabas's ministry at Iconium, explaining the deeper meaning of biblical "belief" as trust, the inevitability of opposition to God's work, and the central call of every believer to carry and preach the word of God's grace. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-07-12-acts-13-4/ 2009-07-12-acts-13-4 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT Following Paul and Barnabas as they are sent out on their first missionary journey from Antioch through Cyprus to Antioch of Pisidia, this teaching shows that God is the one who works—first by separating us to Himself, then by saving sinners through the preached word of God rather than through miraculous signs. It centers on Paul's confrontation with Elimas the sorcerer and his great synagogue sermon, climaxing in the resurrection of Jesus and the offer of forgiveness and justification. Following Paul and Barnabas as they are sent out on their first missionary journey from Antioch through Cyprus to Antioch of Pisidia, this teaching shows that God is the one who works—first by separating us to Himself, then by saving sinners through the preached word of God rather than through miraculous signs. It centers on Paul's confrontation with Elimas the sorcerer and his great synagogue sermon, climaxing in the resurrection of Jesus and the offer of forgiveness and justification. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-07-05-acts-13-1/ 2009-07-05-acts-13-1 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT Using Independence Day as a starting point, Pastor Miles examines the cost, danger, and proper response to liberty, arguing that true freedom comes from Christ but must lead us to declare our utter dependence upon God. He then connects this to Acts 13:1-3, showing a church in Antioch that ministered to the Lord, fasted, prayed, and depended completely on God to direct its mission. Using Independence Day as a starting point, Pastor Miles examines the cost, danger, and proper response to liberty, arguing that true freedom comes from Christ but must lead us to declare our utter dependence upon God. He then connects this to Acts 13:1-3, showing a church in Antioch that ministered to the Lord, fasted, prayed, and depended completely on God to direct its mission. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-06-28-acts-12-1/ 2009-06-28-acts-12-1 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Acts 12 examining Herod Agrippa's persecution of the church, the martyrdom of James, and Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison in answer to the church's prayers. Pastor Miles draws from the passage four marks of faithful prayer in times of crisis—corporate, continual, direct, and specific—and points to the peace God gives even in the darkest dungeons. A verse-by-verse study of Acts 12 examining Herod Agrippa's persecution of the church, the martyrdom of James, and Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison in answer to the church's prayers. Pastor Miles draws from the passage four marks of faithful prayer in times of crisis—corporate, continual, direct, and specific—and points to the peace God gives even in the darkest dungeons. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-06-21-acts-11-25/ 2009-06-21-acts-11-25 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT On Father's Day, Pastor Miles draws from Barnabas's description as "a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith" to charge fathers to discipline and instruct their children in the Lord, then examines how Saul and Barnabas's year of teaching at Antioch produced disciples first called "Christians"—a transformation rooted in the faithful teaching of God's Word. On Father's Day, Pastor Miles draws from Barnabas's description as "a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith" to charge fathers to discipline and instruct their children in the Lord, then examines how Saul and Barnabas's year of teaching at Antioch produced disciples first called "Christians"—a transformation rooted in the faithful teaching of God's Word. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-06-14-acts-11-19/ 2009-06-14-acts-11-19 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT A study of Acts 11:19-24 examining what it means to "preach the word," how God used persecution to drive the gospel beyond Jewish believers to the Gentiles at Antioch, and how Barnabas exhorted new Christians in a pagan culture to cling to the Lord with purpose of heart. A study of Acts 11:19-24 examining what it means to "preach the word," how God used persecution to drive the gospel beyond Jewish believers to the Gentiles at Antioch, and how Barnabas exhorted new Christians in a pagan culture to cling to the Lord with purpose of heart. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-06-07-acts-11-1/ 2009-06-07-acts-11-1 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Acts 11:1 and the controversy over Peter eating with Gentiles, Pastor Miles argues that America is reverting to a first-century, polytheistic mindset that gives the church a great evangelical opportunity—provided believers stop fighting "friendly fire" battles over non-essentials and remember the word of the Lord. Drawing from Acts 11:1 and the controversy over Peter eating with Gentiles, Pastor Miles argues that America is reverting to a first-century, polytheistic mindset that gives the church a great evangelical opportunity—provided believers stop fighting "friendly fire" battles over non-essentials and remember the word of the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-05-17-acts-10-1/ 2009-05-17-acts-10-1 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT Through Peter's healing of Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha (Dorcas), and the conversion of the Roman centurion Cornelius, this teaching shows that God works miracles strategically for His glory and to spread the gospel, and that He is no respecter of persons—pouring out His Spirit on Gentiles as well as Jews. Through Peter's healing of Aeneas, the raising of Tabitha (Dorcas), and the conversion of the Roman centurion Cornelius, this teaching shows that God works miracles strategically for His glory and to spread the gospel, and that He is no respecter of persons—pouring out His Spirit on Gentiles as well as Jews. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-05-10-acts-9-3/ 2009-05-10-acts-9-3 Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Acts 9 tracing the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus road, emphasizing God's patience, His personal pursuit of individuals, the call to submit to His will, and the radical transformation that makes any sinner a chosen vessel for God's purposes. A verse-by-verse study of Acts 9 tracing the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus road, emphasizing God's patience, His personal pursuit of individuals, the call to submit to His will, and the radical transformation that makes any sinner a chosen vessel for God's purposes. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-05-09-through-the-bible-revelation/ 2009-05-09-through-the-bible-revelation Sat, 09 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT A panoramic overview of Revelation that frames the Bible as filled with "prophetic intelligence chatter" to be patiently decoded, insisting that the book's true focus is the revelation of Jesus Christ as victorious. Pastor Miles surveys the major interpretive views, walks through the seven churches, and traces the day of the Lord's wrath through Isaiah, Joel, Matthew, Luke, and Revelation. A panoramic overview of Revelation that frames the Bible as filled with "prophetic intelligence chatter" to be patiently decoded, insisting that the book's true focus is the revelation of Jesus Christ as victorious. Pastor Miles surveys the major interpretive views, walks through the seven churches, and traces the day of the Lord's wrath through Isaiah, Joel, Matthew, Luke, and Revelation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-04-19-acts-8-26/ 2009-04-19-acts-8-26 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches Acts 8:26-39, where Philip obediently goes to the desert road and shares the gospel with the Ethiopian eunuch, drawing out the call to obey God, go to people relationally, open our mouths, and lead others to faith and baptism. Pastor Miles teaches Acts 8:26-39, where Philip obediently goes to the desert road and shares the gospel with the Ethiopian eunuch, drawing out the call to obey God, go to people relationally, open our mouths, and lead others to faith and baptism. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-04-18-through-the-bible-jude/ 2009-04-18-through-the-bible-jude Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through the brief but powerful letter of Jude, who, instead of writing about our common salvation, urgently exhorts believers to contend for the faith against false teachers who had crept into the church turning grace into a license to sin. The teaching surveys Jude's warnings, his Old Testament and extra-biblical examples of judgment, and his closing call to build ourselves up in faith, love, and hope, resting in the God who keeps us from falling. Pastor Miles teaches through the brief but powerful letter of Jude, who, instead of writing about our common salvation, urgently exhorts believers to contend for the faith against false teachers who had crept into the church turning grace into a license to sin. The teaching surveys Jude's warnings, his Old Testament and extra-biblical examples of judgment, and his closing call to build ourselves up in faith, love, and hope, resting in the God who keeps us from falling. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-04-04-through-the-bible-3-john/ 2009-04-04-through-the-bible-3-john Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of 3 John, John's short final letter, contrasting three men—Gaius (strong in soul, faithful, hospitable), Diotrephes (proud, selfish, a slanderer who rejected the brethren), and Demetrius (a man of good report)—and exhorting believers to walk in the truth, exercise themselves toward godliness, and show hospitable love to both brethren and strangers. A verse-by-verse study of 3 John, John's short final letter, contrasting three men—Gaius (strong in soul, faithful, hospitable), Diotrephes (proud, selfish, a slanderer who rejected the brethren), and Demetrius (a man of good report)—and exhorting believers to walk in the truth, exercise themselves toward godliness, and show hospitable love to both brethren and strangers. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-29-acts-8-1/ 2009-03-29-acts-8-1 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Beginning at the stoning of Stephen and the rise of Saul, this teaching traces how persecution scattered the Jerusalem church and drove it to fulfill Christ's commission in Judea and Samaria. It moves through Philip's Spirit-empowered ministry in Samaria and the false conversion of Simon the magician, calling believers to active obedience and genuine repentance. Beginning at the stoning of Stephen and the rise of Saul, this teaching traces how persecution scattered the Jerusalem church and drove it to fulfill Christ's commission in Judea and Samaria. It moves through Philip's Spirit-empowered ministry in Samaria and the false conversion of Simon the magician, calling believers to active obedience and genuine repentance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-28-through-the-bible-2-john/ 2009-03-28-through-the-bible-2-john Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through 2 John, in which Pastor Miles explains John's exhortation to a persecuted church to practice the truth and protect it against false teachers, emphasizing the necessary balance of love and truth in the believer's life. A verse-by-verse teaching through 2 John, in which Pastor Miles explains John's exhortation to a persecuted church to practice the truth and protect it against false teachers, emphasizing the necessary balance of love and truth in the believer's life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-25-1-timothy-1-6/ 2009-03-25-1-timothy-1-6 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Continuing through 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God plants a seed of faith in every person, that this faith grows through hearing the Word and dies through false teaching, and that the proper, lawful use of God's law is to reveal sin and point us to Christ rather than to make us feel righteous. Continuing through 1 Timothy 1, Pastor Miles teaches that God plants a seed of faith in every person, that this faith grows through hearing the Word and dies through false teaching, and that the proper, lawful use of God's law is to reveal sin and point us to Christ rather than to make us feel righteous. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-22-luke-12-15/ 2009-03-22-luke-12-15 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Drawing on Luke 12:15 and Jesus' parable of the rich fool, Pastor Miles warns that covetousness is a destructive form of idolatry that God will judge, and that a person's life is not measured by possessions. He calls believers to set their affections on heavenly things, trust God for daily provision, and lay aside the material entanglements that bind us so we can simplify, focus, and walk in freedom. Drawing on Luke 12:15 and Jesus' parable of the rich fool, Pastor Miles warns that covetousness is a destructive form of idolatry that God will judge, and that a person's life is not measured by possessions. He calls believers to set their affections on heavenly things, trust God for daily provision, and lay aside the material entanglements that bind us so we can simplify, focus, and walk in freedom. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-21-through-the-bible-1-john/ 2009-03-21-through-the-bible-1-john Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through John's first letter, showing how its central themes—life, love, and the Son of God—answer the Gnostic heresy that denied Jesus' true humanity and how, again and again, John points believers back to 1 John 1:9 to confess sin and be cleansed. The teaching also addresses assurance of salvation, abiding in Christ, and the textual question surrounding the "Trinity" verse in chapter 5. A verse-by-verse walk through John's first letter, showing how its central themes—life, love, and the Son of God—answer the Gnostic heresy that denied Jesus' true humanity and how, again and again, John points believers back to 1 John 1:9 to confess sin and be cleansed. The teaching also addresses assurance of salvation, abiding in Christ, and the textual question surrounding the "Trinity" verse in chapter 5. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-15-acts-7-1/ 2009-03-15-acts-7-1 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Stephen, one of the seven men chosen to serve the widows, is drawn into a larger calling that leads to his trial before the Sanhedrin. As he answers their accusations by retelling Israel's history, he demonstrates that God met His people apart from the temple, that Israel repeatedly rejected God's deliverers, and that the same council had now rejected and murdered the Messiah Himself. Stephen, one of the seven men chosen to serve the widows, is drawn into a larger calling that leads to his trial before the Sanhedrin. As he answers their accusations by retelling Israel's history, he demonstrates that God met His people apart from the temple, that Israel repeatedly rejected God's deliverers, and that the same council had now rejected and murdered the Messiah Himself. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-14-through-the-bible-2-peter/ 2009-03-14-through-the-bible-2-peter Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through 2 Peter, written near the end of Peter's life under Nero's persecution, showing how the knowledge of God builds godly character (ch. 1), exposes and condemns false teachers (ch. 2), and anchors the believer's hope in the certain second coming of Christ (ch. 3). The central exhortation is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as the best defense against heresy. A verse-by-verse walk through 2 Peter, written near the end of Peter's life under Nero's persecution, showing how the knowledge of God builds godly character (ch. 1), exposes and condemns false teachers (ch. 2), and anchors the believer's hope in the certain second coming of Christ (ch. 3). The central exhortation is to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as the best defense against heresy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-08-acts-6-1/ 2009-03-08-acts-6-1 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT As the early church multiplied, a complaint arose that the Hellenist widows were neglected in the daily ministry, and the apostles responded by keeping their own focus on prayer and the Word while appointing seven Spirit-filled men to the task. Pastor Miles applies this to Calvary Chapel of Escondido's growth, urging every believer to recognize their unique gifting and "launch out into the deep" to serve. As the early church multiplied, a complaint arose that the Hellenist widows were neglected in the daily ministry, and the apostles responded by keeping their own focus on prayer and the Word while appointing seven Spirit-filled men to the task. Pastor Miles applies this to Calvary Chapel of Escondido's growth, urging every believer to recognize their unique gifting and "launch out into the deep" to serve. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-07-through-the-bible-1-peter/ 2009-03-07-through-the-bible-1-peter Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles walks through 1 Peter, a five-chapter letter written by the apostle Peter (likely from Rome around 64 A.D.) to believers in Asia Minor about to face persecution under Nero. The teaching emphasizes the believer's living hope and heavenly inheritance, the call to holiness, our identity as a chosen royal priesthood, and the call to submission and humility in every area of life. Pastor Miles walks through 1 Peter, a five-chapter letter written by the apostle Peter (likely from Rome around 64 A.D.) to believers in Asia Minor about to face persecution under Nero. The teaching emphasizes the believer's living hope and heavenly inheritance, the call to holiness, our identity as a chosen royal priesthood, and the call to submission and humility in every area of life. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-04-091501tk/ 2009-03-04-091501tk Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Through the example of King Saul's incomplete obedience in 1 Samuel 15, this teaching shows that God desires obedience over sacrifice, warning that partial obedience and delayed obedience are both disobedience in God's eyes. The believer is called to total surrender to God's sovereignty rather than building his own kingdom or making excuses for sin. Through the example of King Saul's incomplete obedience in 1 Samuel 15, this teaching shows that God desires obedience over sacrifice, warning that partial obedience and delayed obedience are both disobedience in God's eyes. The believer is called to total surrender to God's sovereignty rather than building his own kingdom or making excuses for sin. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-03-01-acts-5-17/ 2009-03-01-acts-5-17 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching on Acts 5:17-42, where the Sadducees imprison the apostles in fury, God miraculously frees them through an angel, and the apostles boldly return to the temple to preach Christ, declaring they must obey God rather than men. Pastor Miles draws out the contrast between the leaders' fear of man and the apostles' fear of God, and applies it to standing boldly for the gospel amid opposition today. A verse-by-verse teaching on Acts 5:17-42, where the Sadducees imprison the apostles in fury, God miraculously frees them through an angel, and the apostles boldly return to the temple to preach Christ, declaring they must obey God rather than men. Pastor Miles draws out the contrast between the leaders' fear of man and the apostles' fear of God, and applies it to standing boldly for the gospel amid opposition today. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-28-through-the-bible-james/ 2009-02-28-through-the-bible-james Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of the epistle of James, framed as the "Proverbs of the New Testament," exploring its practical exhortations on how faith grows (through trials and the Word), how faith is recognized (through justice, mercy, and humility/bridled speech), and how faith fails (through quarrels, love of the world, presumption, and fraud). The teaching closes with James's call to prayer and to restore those who have wandered from the truth. A through-the-Bible overview of the epistle of James, framed as the "Proverbs of the New Testament," exploring its practical exhortations on how faith grows (through trials and the Word), how faith is recognized (through justice, mercy, and humility/bridled speech), and how faith fails (through quarrels, love of the world, presumption, and fraud). The teaching closes with James's call to prayer and to restore those who have wandered from the truth. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-25-pitp-10/ 2009-02-25-pitp-10 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT The concluding study of the "Profiting in the Prophets" series turns from the prophetic word to its application, using the latter portion of the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25) to call believers to be watching, waiting, and working in light of Christ's certain return. Pastor Miles argues that the prophetic promise is both a comfort and an exhortation to holiness, faithfulness, and Spirit-empowered love. The concluding study of the "Profiting in the Prophets" series turns from the prophetic word to its application, using the latter portion of the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25) to call believers to be watching, waiting, and working in light of Christ's certain return. Pastor Miles argues that the prophetic promise is both a comfort and an exhortation to holiness, faithfulness, and Spirit-empowered love. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-22-acts-5-1/ 2009-02-22-acts-5-1 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of the account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, showing that God examines the heart and motive behind our giving, and that greed and hypocrisy invite spiritual death while purity in the church invites God's blessing and growth. A verse-by-verse study of the account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, showing that God examines the heart and motive behind our giving, and that greed and hypocrisy invite spiritual death while purity in the church invites God's blessing and growth. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-21-through-the-bible-hebrews/ 2009-02-21-through-the-bible-hebrews Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of Hebrews, arguing that God's final and supreme revelation is His Son, who is greater than the prophets, angels, Moses, Aaron, Abraham, and Melchizedek. The teaching traces the book's call to leave religious formality and move on to maturity in faith, hope, and love, while addressing authorship, dating, and the doctrine of apostasy. A through-the-Bible overview of Hebrews, arguing that God's final and supreme revelation is His Son, who is greater than the prophets, angels, Moses, Aaron, Abraham, and Melchizedek. The teaching traces the book's call to leave religious formality and move on to maturity in faith, hope, and love, while addressing authorship, dating, and the doctrine of apostasy. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-18-pitp-09/ 2009-02-18-pitp-09 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Working verse-by-verse through Zechariah chapter 1, Pastor Miles shows how God called a backslidden, returned remnant to "turn to me, and I will turn to you," and how God's promise to judge nations that divide Israel speaks directly to our own day. Delivered on the very anniversary (the 24th of Shabbat) of Zechariah's vision, the message urges the church to take comfort in prophecy, find peace in the Prince of Peace, and share the gospel before Christ returns. Working verse-by-verse through Zechariah chapter 1, Pastor Miles shows how God called a backslidden, returned remnant to "turn to me, and I will turn to you," and how God's promise to judge nations that divide Israel speaks directly to our own day. Delivered on the very anniversary (the 24th of Shabbat) of Zechariah's vision, the message urges the church to take comfort in prophecy, find peace in the Prince of Peace, and share the gospel before Christ returns. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-15-acts-4-32/ 2009-02-15-acts-4-32 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A study of Acts 4:32-37 examining the gracious giving of the early church, which flowed from their recognition that everything belongs to God and they were merely managers of His resources. Pastor Miles teaches that Christ-centered unity, community, and charity produce great power and grace in the church, and closes with six biblical principles for giving. A study of Acts 4:32-37 examining the gracious giving of the early church, which flowed from their recognition that everything belongs to God and they were merely managers of His resources. Pastor Miles teaches that Christ-centered unity, community, and charity produce great power and grace in the church, and closes with six biblical principles for giving. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-14-through-the-bible-philemon/ 2009-02-14-through-the-bible-philemon Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Paul's brief, personal letter to Philemon appeals for the runaway slave Onesimus, now a believer, to be received back not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. The letter pictures the gospel: those once unprofitable and enslaved to sin are made profitable and free because Christ paid the debt and stands with us. Paul's brief, personal letter to Philemon appeals for the runaway slave Onesimus, now a believer, to be received back not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. The letter pictures the gospel: those once unprofitable and enslaved to sin are made profitable and free because Christ paid the debt and stands with us. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-11-pitp-08/ 2009-02-11-pitp-08 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A study of the book of Joel and its central theme of the great and terrible day of the Lord, showing how Joel's vision of an invading army applies to current world events and how the church must respond with prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles calls believers to wake up, examine themselves, and seek revival as the second coming of Christ draws near. A study of the book of Joel and its central theme of the great and terrible day of the Lord, showing how Joel's vision of an invading army applies to current world events and how the church must respond with prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Miles calls believers to wake up, examine themselves, and seek revival as the second coming of Christ draws near. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-04-pitp-07/ 2009-02-04-pitp-07 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Isaiah 2, Joel 3, and Zechariah 12, Pastor Miles teaches that the world's longing for peace will remain elusive until Christ returns, and that current Middle East conflicts and the rise of radical Islam fulfill biblical prophecy. He calls believers to recognize evil, see God's hand in current events, and seize the great opportunity to share Christ's love with Muslims and others who don't know Him. Drawing from Isaiah 2, Joel 3, and Zechariah 12, Pastor Miles teaches that the world's longing for peace will remain elusive until Christ returns, and that current Middle East conflicts and the rise of radical Islam fulfill biblical prophecy. He calls believers to recognize evil, see God's hand in current events, and seize the great opportunity to share Christ's love with Muslims and others who don't know Him. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-02-01-acts-4-23/ 2009-02-01-acts-4-23 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT As the early church faced its first real spiritual opposition, the believers responded not with protest or fear but with prayer—remembering who God is and what He has said, recognizing how His word applied to their situation, and asking for boldness rather than escape. Pastor Miles draws from Acts 4:23-31 a model for how Christians should meet trial and persecution today. As the early church faced its first real spiritual opposition, the believers responded not with protest or fear but with prayer—remembering who God is and what He has said, recognizing how His word applied to their situation, and asking for boldness rather than escape. Pastor Miles draws from Acts 4:23-31 a model for how Christians should meet trial and persecution today. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-31-through-the-bible-titus/ 2009-01-31-through-the-bible-titus Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Paul's letter to Titus, focusing on Paul's charge to appoint qualified elders and set the Cretan churches in order through sound doctrine. The teaching emphasizes that God's grace both saves us and instructs us to live soberly, righteously, and godly while awaiting Christ's return. A verse-by-verse walk through Paul's letter to Titus, focusing on Paul's charge to appoint qualified elders and set the Cretan churches in order through sound doctrine. The teaching emphasizes that God's grace both saves us and instructs us to live soberly, righteously, and godly while awaiting Christ's return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-28-pitp-06/ 2009-01-28-pitp-06 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah chapter 1 (with chapter 5) in which God stands as prosecuting attorney against His own people Judah, exposing their rebellion, rejecting their hollow worship, comparing them to Sodom and Gomorrah, and yet calling them to repentance with the promise that scarlet sins can be made white as snow. The teaching applies this warning to modern America and exhorts believers to boldly proclaim the gospel before the coming day of judgment. A verse-by-verse study of Isaiah chapter 1 (with chapter 5) in which God stands as prosecuting attorney against His own people Judah, exposing their rebellion, rejecting their hollow worship, comparing them to Sodom and Gomorrah, and yet calling them to repentance with the promise that scarlet sins can be made white as snow. The teaching applies this warning to modern America and exhorts believers to boldly proclaim the gospel before the coming day of judgment. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-25-acts-4-1/ 2009-01-25-acts-4-1 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT As Peter and John are arrested for preaching the resurrection through Jesus, the early church grows by the power of the Holy Spirit, not human eloquence. Pastor Miles teaches that there is salvation in no other name than Jesus Christ, and that believers must boldly proclaim this exclusive gospel even as a secularizing culture pressures the church to keep quiet. As Peter and John are arrested for preaching the resurrection through Jesus, the early church grows by the power of the Holy Spirit, not human eloquence. Pastor Miles teaches that there is salvation in no other name than Jesus Christ, and that believers must boldly proclaim this exclusive gospel even as a secularizing culture pressures the church to keep quiet. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-24-through-the-bible-2-timothy/ 2009-01-24-through-the-bible-2-timothy Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter, written from a Roman dungeon as he faced martyrdom and exhorted a timid Timothy to stand strong in a collapsing world. The teaching highlights Paul's charges to Timothy—stir up his gift, not be ashamed, hold fast sound doctrine, and faithfully preach the word—drawing parallels to the perilous last days believers face today. A verse-by-verse walk through 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter, written from a Roman dungeon as he faced martyrdom and exhorted a timid Timothy to stand strong in a collapsing world. The teaching highlights Paul's charges to Timothy—stir up his gift, not be ashamed, hold fast sound doctrine, and faithfully preach the word—drawing parallels to the perilous last days believers face today. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-21-pitp-05/ 2009-01-21-pitp-05 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Exodus 6–14 showing how the ten plagues each dethroned a false god of Egypt, paralleling Israel's twofold rejection and eventual reception of their deliverer—a type of Christ. Miles then applies Isaiah 19 and Leviticus 26 to argue that the same "indicators of judgment" appear when a nation departs from God, including modern America. A verse-by-verse study of Exodus 6–14 showing how the ten plagues each dethroned a false god of Egypt, paralleling Israel's twofold rejection and eventual reception of their deliverer—a type of Christ. Miles then applies Isaiah 19 and Leviticus 26 to argue that the same "indicators of judgment" appear when a nation departs from God, including modern America. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-14-pitp-04/ 2009-01-14-pitp-04 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles reads the weekly synagogue Torah portion (Exodus 1–5) as a prophetic mirror of current events, tracing parallels between Pharaoh's rise and a new American administration: a leader who does not favor Israel, brings unrighteous decrees and heavy burdens, prompts Israel's cry to God, and is answered by a Moses-type deliverer who comes with plagues before deliverance. He ties this to Genesis 12's blessing/curse promise and the end-times signs of Matthew 24, urging the church to be watchful. Pastor Miles reads the weekly synagogue Torah portion (Exodus 1–5) as a prophetic mirror of current events, tracing parallels between Pharaoh's rise and a new American administration: a leader who does not favor Israel, brings unrighteous decrees and heavy burdens, prompts Israel's cry to God, and is answered by a Moses-type deliverer who comes with plagues before deliverance. He ties this to Genesis 12's blessing/curse promise and the end-times signs of Matthew 24, urging the church to be watchful. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-11-whatwhyhow/ 2009-01-11-whatwhyhow Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT Drawing from Acts 2, Pastor Miles examines the "what, why, and how" of the church by surveying Christ's command (the Great Commission), the practice of the early church, and the exhortations of the apostles. He calls every believer to be discipled and equipped for the work of ministry, accomplished not by human strength but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 2, Pastor Miles examines the "what, why, and how" of the church by surveying Christ's command (the Great Commission), the practice of the early church, and the exhortations of the apostles. He calls every believer to be discipled and equipped for the work of ministry, accomplished not by human strength but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-10-through-the-bible-1-timothy/ 2009-01-10-through-the-bible-1-timothy Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of Paul's first letter to Timothy, written between his two Roman imprisonments to a young pastor he had discipled at Ephesus, charging him to guard sound doctrine, lead the church rightly, and flee the love of money. Pastor Miles walks through the letter's central themes: Christ as our sufficient source, the proper use of the law, qualifications for leadership, the church's care for widows and elders, and the call to godliness with contentment. A through-the-Bible overview of Paul's first letter to Timothy, written between his two Roman imprisonments to a young pastor he had discipled at Ephesus, charging him to guard sound doctrine, lead the church rightly, and flee the love of money. Pastor Miles walks through the letter's central themes: Christ as our sufficient source, the proper use of the law, qualifications for leadership, the church's care for widows and elders, and the call to godliness with contentment. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2009-01-04-2-corinthians-1-12/ 2009-01-04-2-corinthians-1-12 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT On the tenth anniversary of his joining the church staff, Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:12 that none of us is sufficient in ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God, who is always faithful, desires intimate fellowship with us, and reveals His will through His word. He shares the two words God gave him for 2009 — simplify and focus — and calls the church to lay aside clutter and competing trusts so they can run the race with endurance. On the tenth anniversary of his joining the church staff, Pastor Miles teaches from 2 Corinthians 1:12 that none of us is sufficient in ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God, who is always faithful, desires intimate fellowship with us, and reveals His will through His word. He shares the two words God gave him for 2009 — simplify and focus — and calls the church to lay aside clutter and competing trusts so they can run the race with endurance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-31-pitp-03/ 2008-12-31-pitp-03 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Continuing the "Profiting in the Prophets" series, Pastor Miles turns from predictive prophecy to didactic prophecy, walking through the book of Malachi to show how God's final word before 400 years of silence rebukes seven heart-attitudes of His people—denying His love, despising His name, defiling His table, distorting His word, departing from His law, depriving His house, and defaming His character—as a year-end call to fear God, follow Him, and invest our energy, assets, and time in His kingdom. Continuing the "Profiting in the Prophets" series, Pastor Miles turns from predictive prophecy to didactic prophecy, walking through the book of Malachi to show how God's final word before 400 years of silence rebukes seven heart-attitudes of His people—denying His love, despising His name, defiling His table, distorting His word, departing from His law, depriving His house, and defaming His character—as a year-end call to fear God, follow Him, and invest our energy, assets, and time in His kingdom. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-28-acts-2-37/ 2008-12-28-acts-2-37 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Studying Acts 2:37 and its surrounding verses, this teaching examines how the church got its start—not by man but by the Holy Spirit through the preaching of repentance—and what characterized the early church: devotion to the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Pastor Miles contrasts God's pattern of church-building with the modern church-growth movement and calls Calvary Chapel to continue the simple practices of the early church as it enters a new year. Studying Acts 2:37 and its surrounding verses, this teaching examines how the church got its start—not by man but by the Holy Spirit through the preaching of repentance—and what characterized the early church: devotion to the apostles' doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Pastor Miles contrasts God's pattern of church-building with the modern church-growth movement and calls Calvary Chapel to continue the simple practices of the early church as it enters a new year. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-27-through-the-bible-2-thessalonians/ 2008-12-27-through-the-bible-2-thessalonians Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Paul's third letter to the Thessalonians encourages a persecuted church marked by faith, hope, and love, corrects their fear that the day of the Lord had already come, and rebukes those who, expecting Christ's return, had stopped working. Pastor Miles surveys all three chapters, emphasizing the comfort of Christ's coming, the signs that precede the day of the Lord, and the call to remain orderly and at work until He returns. Paul's third letter to the Thessalonians encourages a persecuted church marked by faith, hope, and love, corrects their fear that the day of the Lord had already come, and rebukes those who, expecting Christ's return, had stopped working. Pastor Miles surveys all three chapters, emphasizing the comfort of Christ's coming, the signs that precede the day of the Lord, and the call to remain orderly and at work until He returns. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-20-through-the-bible-1-thessalonians/ 2008-12-20-through-the-bible-1-thessalonians Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through 1 Thessalonians, tracing Paul's pastoral love for a young church he could only briefly visit, his teaching on the second coming and the rapture, and his clarification that believers are delivered from God's wrath even though they will still face tribulation. The teaching emphasizes that faith pleases God, that believers who have died will return with Christ, and that we are to watch, work, and live worthy of the Lord until He comes. A verse-by-verse walk through 1 Thessalonians, tracing Paul's pastoral love for a young church he could only briefly visit, his teaching on the second coming and the rapture, and his clarification that believers are delivered from God's wrath even though they will still face tribulation. The teaching emphasizes that faith pleases God, that believers who have died will return with Christ, and that we are to watch, work, and live worthy of the Lord until He comes. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-14-acts-1-12/ 2008-12-14-acts-1-12 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from Acts 1:12-26 on the disciples gathered in the upper room in one accord, waiting and praying before Pentecost, and choosing a replacement for Judas. Pastor Miles explores the importance of like-mindedness, the discipline of waiting, the nature of biblical prayer, and how the Holy Spirit—not the casting of lots—now guides the church into ministry, framed around commissioning Pastor Pat for his new missions work. Teaching from Acts 1:12-26 on the disciples gathered in the upper room in one accord, waiting and praying before Pentecost, and choosing a replacement for Judas. Pastor Miles explores the importance of like-mindedness, the discipline of waiting, the nature of biblical prayer, and how the Holy Spirit—not the casting of lots—now guides the church into ministry, framed around commissioning Pastor Pat for his new missions work. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-13-through-the-bible-colossians/ 2008-12-13-through-the-bible-colossians Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Paul writes to a church he never planted, confronting the rising Gnostic heresy in its three forms—intellectualism, legalism, and mysticism—and pointing instead to the transforming power of God in "Christ in you, the hope of glory." The teaching urges believers to set their minds on things above, put off the old life, put on love, and let the peace of God rule as an umpire over the heart. Paul writes to a church he never planted, confronting the rising Gnostic heresy in its three forms—intellectualism, legalism, and mysticism—and pointing instead to the transforming power of God in "Christ in you, the hope of glory." The teaching urges believers to set their minds on things above, put off the old life, put on love, and let the peace of God rule as an umpire over the heart. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-10-pitp-02/ 2008-12-10-pitp-02 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT In an age of growing hostility toward the Bible, Pastor Miles argues that the prophetic Scriptures are "the more sure word of prophecy," showing how Isaiah 61, Daniel 9, Joel 3, the constellations, and recent celestial and geopolitical events all point to Christ's certain second coming. He urges believers not to set dates but to be watchful, holy, and ready for the Lord's return. In an age of growing hostility toward the Bible, Pastor Miles argues that the prophetic Scriptures are "the more sure word of prophecy," showing how Isaiah 61, Daniel 9, Joel 3, the constellations, and recent celestial and geopolitical events all point to Christ's certain second coming. He urges believers not to set dates but to be watchful, holy, and ready for the Lord's return. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-07-acts-1-6/ 2008-12-07-acts-1-6 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Examining the disciples' question on the Mount of Olives—"Will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"—Pastor Miles shows that Jesus redirects their expectation of an earthly kingdom toward the inheritance believers already possess: God Himself, guaranteed by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Until Christ returns, believers are commissioned and empowered to be witnesses from Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the earth. Examining the disciples' question on the Mount of Olives—"Will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"—Pastor Miles shows that Jesus redirects their expectation of an earthly kingdom toward the inheritance believers already possess: God Himself, guaranteed by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Until Christ returns, believers are commissioned and empowered to be witnesses from Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the earth. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-06-through-the-bible-philippians/ 2008-12-06-through-the-bible-philippians Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Paul's letter to the Philippians is the epistle of joy, written to a beloved church he planted on his second missionary journey. Though the church had sound doctrine, they had a practice problem rooted in disunity, and Paul calls them to humble, others-focused living by holding up four examples—Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and himself. Paul's letter to the Philippians is the epistle of joy, written to a beloved church he planted on his second missionary journey. Though the church had sound doctrine, they had a practice problem rooted in disunity, and Paul calls them to humble, others-focused living by holding up four examples—Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and himself. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-12-03-pitp-01/ 2008-12-03-pitp-01 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT Opening a series on biblical prophecy, Pastor Miles uses Isaiah 40's command to "comfort my people" — spoken amid the prophecy of coming Babylonian judgment — to show that God reveals the future so His people can be comforted by the promise of the Messiah's coming. The teaching argues that predictive prophecy proves Scripture's divine inspiration and that those who truly believe Christ will return should be transformed and watchful. Opening a series on biblical prophecy, Pastor Miles uses Isaiah 40's command to "comfort my people" — spoken amid the prophecy of coming Babylonian judgment — to show that God reveals the future so His people can be comforted by the promise of the Messiah's coming. The teaching argues that predictive prophecy proves Scripture's divine inspiration and that those who truly believe Christ will return should be transformed and watchful. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-29-through-the-bible-ephesians/ 2008-11-29-through-the-bible-ephesians Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT A survey of Ephesians showing how the first three chapters establish the believer's position in Christ—the spiritual blessings given by Father, Son, and Spirit—and how chapters four through six call us to a corresponding practice. The teaching emphasizes that the church is Christ's body, temple, mystery, new man, bride, and soldier, whose ultimate purpose is to display God's manifold wisdom to all creation. A survey of Ephesians showing how the first three chapters establish the believer's position in Christ—the spiritual blessings given by Father, Son, and Spirit—and how chapters four through six call us to a corresponding practice. The teaching emphasizes that the church is Christ's body, temple, mystery, new man, bride, and soldier, whose ultimate purpose is to display God's manifold wisdom to all creation. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-16-john-21-1/ 2008-11-16-john-21-1 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Teaching from John 21, Pastor Miles shows how the disciples' fruitless night of fishing—done apart from Christ's instruction—reveals that we accomplish nothing without Jesus. He traces the chapter's call to wait on the Lord, dine before doing, examine our motives, count the cost, and follow Christ without comparing ourselves to others. Teaching from John 21, Pastor Miles shows how the disciples' fruitless night of fishing—done apart from Christ's instruction—reveals that we accomplish nothing without Jesus. He traces the chapter's call to wait on the Lord, dine before doing, examine our motives, count the cost, and follow Christ without comparing ourselves to others. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-15-through-the-bible-galatians/ 2008-11-15-through-the-bible-galatians Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse overview of Galatians, the "Magna Carta of Christian liberty," in which Paul defends the gospel of justification by faith alone against the Judaizers who had seduced the Galatian churches into legalism. The teaching traces Paul's argument that the law was a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, and that believers are called to walk in the Spirit rather than the flesh. A verse-by-verse overview of Galatians, the "Magna Carta of Christian liberty," in which Paul defends the gospel of justification by faith alone against the Judaizers who had seduced the Galatian churches into legalism. The teaching traces Paul's argument that the law was a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ, and that believers are called to walk in the Spirit rather than the flesh. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-09-john-20-30/ 2008-11-09-john-20-30 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT A study of John 20:30-31, framing the entire Gospel of John around its seven signs and seven "I am" statements, all written so that readers might believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name. The teaching surveys four people/groups in John 20 and how each responded to the risen Lord, concluding with the call to believe though we have not seen. A study of John 20:30-31, framing the entire Gospel of John around its seven signs and seven "I am" statements, all written so that readers might believe Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name. The teaching surveys four people/groups in John 20 and how each responded to the risen Lord, concluding with the call to believe though we have not seen. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-08-through-the-bible-2-corinthians/ 2008-11-08-through-the-bible-2-corinthians Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT A walk through 2 Corinthians, which Pastor Miles titles "The Passion of Paul," showing how Paul confronts a carnal, knowledge-seeking, faction-divided church by boasting not in himself but in the cross of Christ and in his own weakness, through which God's strength is made perfect. The teaching calls believers to rely wholly on God's sufficiency, preach Christ rather than themselves, and come out separate from the world. A walk through 2 Corinthians, which Pastor Miles titles "The Passion of Paul," showing how Paul confronts a carnal, knowledge-seeking, faction-divided church by boasting not in himself but in the cross of Christ and in his own weakness, through which God's strength is made perfect. The teaching calls believers to rely wholly on God's sufficiency, preach Christ rather than themselves, and come out separate from the world. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-02-acts-20-24/ 2008-11-02-acts-20-24 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Standing two days before the 2008 election, Pastor Miles uses Paul's resolve in Acts 20:24 and Elijah's confrontation on Mount Carmel to call the church to courageous, unashamed witness in a culture moving toward judgment. He argues that voting and public engagement are biblical, that silence amounts to consent to unrighteousness, and that the world needs not a new definition of the gospel but a new demonstration of it. Standing two days before the 2008 election, Pastor Miles uses Paul's resolve in Acts 20:24 and Elijah's confrontation on Mount Carmel to call the church to courageous, unashamed witness in a culture moving toward judgment. He argues that voting and public engagement are biblical, that silence amounts to consent to unrighteousness, and that the world needs not a new definition of the gospel but a new demonstration of it. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-11-01-through-the-bible-1-corinthians/ 2008-11-01-through-the-bible-1-corinthians Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Corinthians, framing the book as a letter of rebuke and correction to a carnal, people-pleasing church living in a sensual, knowledge-seeking culture much like our own. The teaching moves through the book's two halves—carnality (chapters 1–11) and spirituality (chapters 12–16)—emphasizing the preaching of Christ crucified, the centrality of love, the resurrection, and the call to walk through God's open doors. A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Corinthians, framing the book as a letter of rebuke and correction to a carnal, people-pleasing church living in a sensual, knowledge-seeking culture much like our own. The teaching moves through the book's two halves—carnality (chapters 1–11) and spirituality (chapters 12–16)—emphasizing the preaching of Christ crucified, the centrality of love, the resurrection, and the call to walk through God's open doors. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-10-18-through-the-bible-romans/ 2008-10-18-through-the-bible-romans Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT A panoramic introduction to Paul's epistle to the Romans, showing how its central message—the just shall live by faith—has fueled revivals and the Reformation, and tracing the book's threefold structure of salvation: the revelation, illustration, and application of God's righteousness. A panoramic introduction to Paul's epistle to the Romans, showing how its central message—the just shall live by faith—has fueled revivals and the Reformation, and tracing the book's threefold structure of salvation: the revelation, illustration, and application of God's righteousness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-10-11-through-the-bible-acts/ 2008-10-11-through-the-bible-acts Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT A book overview of Acts that traces the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the earth, emphasizing that the true central figure of Acts is the Holy Spirit, who empowers the church to witness. The teaching follows Peter's opening of the gospel to Jew and Gentile, Paul's conversion and missionary journeys, the first word of the gospel (repentance), and the resurrection as the foundation of the apostles' message. A book overview of Acts that traces the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the earth, emphasizing that the true central figure of Acts is the Holy Spirit, who empowers the church to witness. The teaching follows Peter's opening of the gospel to Jew and Gentile, Paul's conversion and missionary journeys, the first word of the gospel (repentance), and the resurrection as the foundation of the apostles' message. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-10-04-through-the-bible-john/ 2008-10-04-through-the-bible-john Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT A survey of the Gospel of John that shows how the fourth Gospel uniquely reveals Jesus as the Son of God who gives life, structured around John's twin themes of "believe" and "life," the seven "I am" statements, and the seven miracles that substantiate them. The teaching closes by contrasting Jesus' encounters with the heathen (the woman at the well) and the religious (Nicodemus), showing that both must come to Christ by faith alone. A survey of the Gospel of John that shows how the fourth Gospel uniquely reveals Jesus as the Son of God who gives life, structured around John's twin themes of "believe" and "life," the seven "I am" statements, and the seven miracles that substantiate them. The teaching closes by contrasting Jesus' encounters with the heathen (the woman at the well) and the religious (Nicodemus), showing that both must come to Christ by faith alone. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-09-27-through-the-bible-luke/ 2008-09-27-through-the-bible-luke Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT A "Through the Bible" overview of Luke's Gospel, presenting Jesus as the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost, with detailed study of key passages including Jesus' rejection at Nazareth, the healing of the paralytic, the centurion's faith, John the Baptist's question, the cost of discipleship, persistent prayer, and the road to Emmaus. A "Through the Bible" overview of Luke's Gospel, presenting Jesus as the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost, with detailed study of key passages including Jesus' rejection at Nazareth, the healing of the paralytic, the centurion's faith, John the Baptist's question, the cost of discipleship, persistent prayer, and the road to Emmaus. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-09-06-through-the-bible-mark/ 2008-09-06-through-the-bible-mark Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT A book-by-book overview of Mark's Gospel, which presents Jesus as the Servant who came not to be served but to give His life a ransom for many, structured around His authority and ministry (chapters 1–8) and His passion as the ransom (chapters 8–16). The teaching closes with a detailed walk through the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, connecting it to Revelation 14 and Isaiah 63 and the call for believers to watch and be ready. A book-by-book overview of Mark's Gospel, which presents Jesus as the Servant who came not to be served but to give His life a ransom for many, structured around His authority and ministry (chapters 1–8) and His passion as the ransom (chapters 8–16). The teaching closes with a detailed walk through the Olivet Discourse in Mark 13, connecting it to Revelation 14 and Isaiah 63 and the call for believers to watch and be ready. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-08-30-through-the-bible-matthew/ 2008-08-30-through-the-bible-matthew Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT An introductory survey of the Gospel of Matthew that explains what distinguishes the New Covenant from the Old, why there are four Gospels, and how Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King, before walking through the Sermon on the Mount as a description of life in the kingdom of heaven. An introductory survey of the Gospel of Matthew that explains what distinguishes the New Covenant from the Old, why there are four Gospels, and how Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King, before walking through the Sermon on the Mount as a description of life in the kingdom of heaven. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-08-23-through-the-bible-the-silent-years/ 2008-08-23-through-the-bible-the-silent-years Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT A survey of the 400 "silent years" between Malachi and Matthew, tracing how God—though not speaking through prophets—sovereignly reshaped the political and religious world (through Alexander, the Seleucids and Ptolemies, Antiochus Epiphanes, the Maccabees, and Rome) to prepare His people for the coming of Christ. Pastor Miles connects Daniel's prophecies to this history and applies the lesson to current events as evidence that God still moves even when He seems silent. A survey of the 400 "silent years" between Malachi and Matthew, tracing how God—though not speaking through prophets—sovereignly reshaped the political and religious world (through Alexander, the Seleucids and Ptolemies, Antiochus Epiphanes, the Maccabees, and Rome) to prepare His people for the coming of Christ. Pastor Miles connects Daniel's prophecies to this history and applies the lesson to current events as evidence that God still moves even when He seems silent. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-08-09-through-the-bible-malachi/ 2008-08-09-through-the-bible-malachi Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, framed around seven questions a backslidden post-exilic Israel raised against God. The teaching closes the Old Testament journey and points forward to the 400 years of silence, the coming messenger John the Baptist, and the unchanging, giving character of God. A verse-by-verse walk through Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, framed around seven questions a backslidden post-exilic Israel raised against God. The teaching closes the Old Testament journey and points forward to the 400 years of silence, the coming messenger John the Baptist, and the unchanging, giving character of God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-07-26-through-the-bible-zechariah/ 2008-07-26-through-the-bible-zechariah Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles surveys the entire book of Zechariah, walking through the prophet's eight night visions (chapters 1–6) and the later prophecies of the Messiah's first and second comings (chapters 7–14). The teaching shows how God called the returned remnant to repent, promised to restore Jerusalem, judge their enemies, cleanse His people, pour out His Spirit, and ultimately return to reign as King. Pastor Miles surveys the entire book of Zechariah, walking through the prophet's eight night visions (chapters 1–6) and the later prophecies of the Messiah's first and second comings (chapters 7–14). The teaching shows how God called the returned remnant to repent, promised to restore Jerusalem, judge their enemies, cleanse His people, pour out His Spirit, and ultimately return to reign as King. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-07-19-through-the-bible-haggai/ 2008-07-19-through-the-bible-haggai Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT The book of Haggai addresses the remnant of Israel who, after returning from 70 years of Babylonian exile, had grown discouraged and abandoned the rebuilding of God's temple to focus on their own paneled houses. Through the prophet Haggai, God corrects their misplaced priorities, encourages the discouraged leaders Zerubbabel and Joshua, and promises blessing and greater glory in the latter house, ultimately fulfilled in the coming of Christ. The book of Haggai addresses the remnant of Israel who, after returning from 70 years of Babylonian exile, had grown discouraged and abandoned the rebuilding of God's temple to focus on their own paneled houses. Through the prophet Haggai, God corrects their misplaced priorities, encourages the discouraged leaders Zerubbabel and Joshua, and promises blessing and greater glory in the latter house, ultimately fulfilled in the coming of Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-07-12-through-the-bible-zephaniah/ 2008-07-12-through-the-bible-zephaniah Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through the three chapters of Zephaniah, the last pre-exilic prophet to Judah, showing how God's call to repentance, the judgment upon Jerusalem and the surrounding nations, and the promised restoration of a remnant all point forward to the great and terrible day of the Lord. He links Zephaniah's imagery to Revelation, Matthew 24, Isaiah 63, and other passages describing Christ's coming as conquering King and Judge. Pastor Miles teaches through the three chapters of Zephaniah, the last pre-exilic prophet to Judah, showing how God's call to repentance, the judgment upon Jerusalem and the surrounding nations, and the promised restoration of a remnant all point forward to the great and terrible day of the Lord. He links Zephaniah's imagery to Revelation, Matthew 24, Isaiah 63, and other passages describing Christ's coming as conquering King and Judge. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-07-05-through-the-bible-habakkuk/ 2008-07-05-through-the-bible-habakkuk Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT This teaching walks through the three chapters of Habakkuk, showing how the prophet wrestled with God's plan to judge wicked Judah using the even-more-wicked Babylonians, and how he learned to leave what he could not understand in God's hands by faith. The message draws out a four-step pattern for facing troubling circumstances and concludes with the prophet's bold declaration that "the just shall live by faith," even when everything around him is falling apart. This teaching walks through the three chapters of Habakkuk, showing how the prophet wrestled with God's plan to judge wicked Judah using the even-more-wicked Babylonians, and how he learned to leave what he could not understand in God's hands by faith. The message draws out a four-step pattern for facing troubling circumstances and concludes with the prophet's bold declaration that "the just shall live by faith," even when everything around him is falling apart. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-06-28-through-the-bible-nahum/ 2008-06-28-through-the-bible-nahum Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Nahum that confronts the often-neglected attributes of God's wrath, jealousy, and justice while holding them together with His love, mercy, and slowness to anger. Nahum's prophecy of doom upon Nineveh—cruel, conceited, idolatrous, and impenitent a century after Jonah—becomes comfort for God's people and a picture of judgment poured out on Christ in our place. A verse-by-verse study of Nahum that confronts the often-neglected attributes of God's wrath, jealousy, and justice while holding them together with His love, mercy, and slowness to anger. Nahum's prophecy of doom upon Nineveh—cruel, conceited, idolatrous, and impenitent a century after Jonah—becomes comfort for God's people and a picture of judgment poured out on Christ in our place. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-06-14-through-the-bible-micah/ 2008-06-14-through-the-bible-micah Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the seven chapters of Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, showing how God brought charges of judgment against both Samaria and Jerusalem for spiritual harlotry, corrupt leaders, false prophets, and hireling priests, yet promised a future restoration through the ruler born in Bethlehem. The teaching repeatedly applies Micah's warnings to America, calling the church to repentance, prayer, and the simple summons to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. A verse-by-verse walk through the seven chapters of Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, showing how God brought charges of judgment against both Samaria and Jerusalem for spiritual harlotry, corrupt leaders, false prophets, and hireling priests, yet promised a future restoration through the ruler born in Bethlehem. The teaching repeatedly applies Micah's warnings to America, calling the church to repentance, prayer, and the simple summons to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-06-07-through-the-bible-jonah/ 2008-06-07-through-the-bible-jonah Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Jonah, showing a disobedient prophet, a sovereign God who arranges storm, fish, gourd, and worm, and the repentance of wicked Nineveh. The teaching contrasts the merciful heart of God with the vengeful heart of man and calls hearers to ask where they stand in the story. A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Jonah, showing a disobedient prophet, a sovereign God who arranges storm, fish, gourd, and worm, and the repentance of wicked Nineveh. The teaching contrasts the merciful heart of God with the vengeful heart of man and calls hearers to ask where they stand in the story. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-05-17-through-the-bible-obadiah/ 2008-05-17-through-the-bible-obadiah Sat, 17 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse study of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, focused on God's judgment against Edom (descendants of Esau) for their pride. Pastor Miles treats Edom as a picture of the flesh and shows that lasting deliverance and full possession of our inheritance come only through dying to self at Mount Zion in Christ. A verse-by-verse study of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, focused on God's judgment against Edom (descendants of Esau) for their pride. Pastor Miles treats Edom as a picture of the flesh and shows that lasting deliverance and full possession of our inheritance come only through dying to self at Mount Zion in Christ. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-05-10-through-the-bible-amos/ 2008-05-10-through-the-bible-amos Sat, 10 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT The book of Amos records God's judgment upon the prosperous-yet-wicked northern kingdom of Israel through an unschooled shepherd-prophet whom God called to warn of coming destruction. Amos surveys the surrounding nations, exposes Israel's idolatry and oppression of the poor, recounts the escalating judgments God sent to call them back, and closes with the promise of a remnant and a future restoration of Israel. The book of Amos records God's judgment upon the prosperous-yet-wicked northern kingdom of Israel through an unschooled shepherd-prophet whom God called to warn of coming destruction. Amos surveys the surrounding nations, exposes Israel's idolatry and oppression of the poor, recounts the escalating judgments God sent to call them back, and closes with the promise of a remnant and a future restoration of Israel. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-05-03-through-the-bible-joel/ 2008-05-03-through-the-bible-joel Sat, 03 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through the three chapters of Joel, showing how the prophet uses a present-day invasion of locusts as a picture of the day of the Lord and a call to whole-hearted repentance. The teaching traces Joel's prophecy from the current judgment, through God's gracious promise of restoration and the outpouring of the Spirit, to the future great and terrible day of the Lord and the salvation still available to all who call upon the Lord. Pastor Miles teaches through the three chapters of Joel, showing how the prophet uses a present-day invasion of locusts as a picture of the day of the Lord and a call to whole-hearted repentance. The teaching traces Joel's prophecy from the current judgment, through God's gracious promise of restoration and the outpouring of the Spirit, to the future great and terrible day of the Lord and the salvation still available to all who call upon the Lord. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-04-26-through-the-bible-hosea/ 2008-04-26-through-the-bible-hosea Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Hosea, showing how God commanded the prophet to marry an unfaithful wife as a living portrait of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's relentless, redeeming love. Through judgment on the northern ten tribes, God reveals His pattern of disciplining His people to purify them and ultimately restore a remnant. A verse-by-verse walk through Hosea, showing how God commanded the prophet to marry an unfaithful wife as a living portrait of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's relentless, redeeming love. Through judgment on the northern ten tribes, God reveals His pattern of disciplining His people to purify them and ultimately restore a remnant. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-04-19-through-the-bible-daniel/ 2008-04-19-through-the-bible-daniel Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT A survey of the book of Daniel showing how the first six chapters establish that God preserves those who walk in righteousness through trial and tribulation, and how chapters 7-12 reveal the succession of Gentile kingdoms and the prophecies of the abomination of desolation, the 70 weeks, and the end of the age. Pastor Miles connects these prophecies to Jesus' words in Matthew 24 and to current events surrounding Israel and the Temple Mount. A survey of the book of Daniel showing how the first six chapters establish that God preserves those who walk in righteousness through trial and tribulation, and how chapters 7-12 reveal the succession of Gentile kingdoms and the prophecies of the abomination of desolation, the 70 weeks, and the end of the age. Pastor Miles connects these prophecies to Jesus' words in Matthew 24 and to current events surrounding Israel and the Temple Mount. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-04-12-through-the-bible-ezekiel/ 2008-04-12-through-the-bible-ezekiel Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of Ezekiel, focusing on why God pours out wrath and jealousy on His own people, using chapter 16's harlot allegory, chapter 18's principle that each soul is judged for its own sin, and the closing prophecies of Israel's restoration and the Gog/Magog invasion. The teaching presses the believer's call to warn the wicked and the righteous alike in light of coming judgment. A through-the-Bible overview of Ezekiel, focusing on why God pours out wrath and jealousy on His own people, using chapter 16's harlot allegory, chapter 18's principle that each soul is judged for its own sin, and the closing prophecies of Israel's restoration and the Gog/Magog invasion. The teaching presses the believer's call to warn the wicked and the righteous alike in light of coming judgment. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-04-05-through-the-bible-lamentations/ 2008-04-05-through-the-bible-lamentations Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Lamentations, showing how Jeremiah's five poetic laments over the destruction of Jerusalem reveal both the thoroughness of God's righteous judgment and the depth of His mercy. Pastor Miles draws from the book a present-day call to the church: to recover vision, repent, and become cross-cultural missionaries to a dying generation in our own towns. A verse-by-verse walk through Lamentations, showing how Jeremiah's five poetic laments over the destruction of Jerusalem reveal both the thoroughness of God's righteous judgment and the depth of His mercy. Pastor Miles draws from the book a present-day call to the church: to recover vision, repent, and become cross-cultural missionaries to a dying generation in our own towns. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-03-01-through-the-bible-jeremiah/ 2008-03-01-through-the-bible-jeremiah Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT A survey of the book of Jeremiah, tracing the long, lonely, sorrowful ministry of the weeping prophet who proclaimed coming destruction to a hard-hearted Judah while still extending God's gracious call to repent. The teaching highlights God's promise of a New Covenant fulfilled in Christ, who writes His law on our hearts, forgives sin, and replaces the wicked heart of stone with a heart of flesh. A survey of the book of Jeremiah, tracing the long, lonely, sorrowful ministry of the weeping prophet who proclaimed coming destruction to a hard-hearted Judah while still extending God's gracious call to repent. The teaching highlights God's promise of a New Covenant fulfilled in Christ, who writes His law on our hearts, forgives sin, and replaces the wicked heart of stone with a heart of flesh. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-02-02-through-the-bible-isaiah/ 2008-02-02-through-the-bible-isaiah Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT A panoramic walk through the book of Isaiah, showing how prophecy is "God's fingerprint" on Scripture, how the book divides into condemnation, context, and comfort, and how its central theme—"a remnant shall return" and "the Lord has saved"—points to the Messiah. The teaching highlights God's patience, his judgment as purifying discipline, and the rich messianic prophecies that anticipate Christ centuries in advance. A panoramic walk through the book of Isaiah, showing how prophecy is "God's fingerprint" on Scripture, how the book divides into condemnation, context, and comfort, and how its central theme—"a remnant shall return" and "the Lord has saved"—points to the Messiah. The teaching highlights God's patience, his judgment as purifying discipline, and the rich messianic prophecies that anticipate Christ centuries in advance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-01-26-through-the-bible-song-of-solomon/ 2008-01-26-through-the-bible-song-of-solomon Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the Song of Solomon, showing it to be God's beautiful, poetic instruction on love and intimacy within marriage. Pastor Miles traces its structure as a love story while also pointing to its allegorical picture of Christ's love for His bride, the church. A verse-by-verse walk through the Song of Solomon, showing it to be God's beautiful, poetic instruction on love and intimacy within marriage. Pastor Miles traces its structure as a love story while also pointing to its allegorical picture of Christ's love for His bride, the church. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-01-19-through-the-bible-ecclesiastes/ 2008-01-19-through-the-bible-ecclesiastes Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches through Ecclesiastes as Solomon's grand experiment to find meaning "under the sun" apart from God, which leads only to the conclusion that all is vanity. The book's resolution—remember the Creator in your youth, fear God, and keep His commandments—points to an eternal perspective that alone makes man whole. Pastor Miles teaches through Ecclesiastes as Solomon's grand experiment to find meaning "under the sun" apart from God, which leads only to the conclusion that all is vanity. The book's resolution—remember the Creator in your youth, fear God, and keep His commandments—points to an eternal perspective that alone makes man whole. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2008-01-12-through-the-bible-proverbs/ 2008-01-12-through-the-bible-proverbs Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT A walk through the book of Proverbs, rooted in Solomon's prayer for wisdom in 1 Kings, showing how the book divides into six sections and teaches us to navigate life by fearing the Lord and trusting Him completely. A walk through the book of Proverbs, rooted in Solomon's prayer for wisdom in 1 Kings, showing how the book divides into six sections and teaches us to navigate life by fearing the Lord and trusting Him completely. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-12-29-through-the-bible-psalms/ 2007-12-29-through-the-bible-psalms Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT An overview of the book of Psalms as the book of human emotion, surveying its five-book structure, its many authors across a thousand years, and its portrayal of Christ and the character of God. The teaching emphasizes that the Psalms invite us to approach God honestly in every emotion, remembering that He remains on His throne and is worthy of eternal praise. An overview of the book of Psalms as the book of human emotion, surveying its five-book structure, its many authors across a thousand years, and its portrayal of Christ and the character of God. The teaching emphasizes that the Psalms invite us to approach God honestly in every emotion, remembering that He remains on His throne and is worthy of eternal praise. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-12-22-through-the-bible-job/ 2007-12-22-through-the-bible-job Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Job, tracing its three movements—the dilemma, the debates, and the deliverance—to show that suffering is not always the result of hidden sin, that God remains intimately involved even when distant-feeling, and that the believer's hope rests in a living Redeemer and a latter end better than the beginning. A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Job, tracing its three movements—the dilemma, the debates, and the deliverance—to show that suffering is not always the result of hidden sin, that God remains intimately involved even when distant-feeling, and that the believer's hope rests in a living Redeemer and a latter end better than the beginning. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-12-15-through-the-bible-esther/ 2007-12-15-through-the-bible-esther Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Esther, read allegorically: the king pictures the soul, Queen Esther and Mordecai picture the spirit and Holy Spirit, and Haman the Agagite pictures the flesh that must be destroyed. The teaching highlights the hidden hand of God working all things together for good, even when His name is never mentioned, and closes by addressing the problem of pain in light of the eternal world God is preparing. A verse-by-verse walk through the book of Esther, read allegorically: the king pictures the soul, Queen Esther and Mordecai picture the spirit and Holy Spirit, and Haman the Agagite pictures the flesh that must be destroyed. The teaching highlights the hidden hand of God working all things together for good, even when His name is never mentioned, and closes by addressing the problem of pain in light of the eternal world God is preparing. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-12-08-through-the-bible-nehemiah/ 2007-12-08-through-the-bible-nehemiah Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT A walk through the book of Nehemiah as "The Road to Restoration," showing how God rebuilds and strengthens His people after exile. The teaching divides the book into the reconstruction of the wall (chapters 1–7) and the restoration of the people (chapters 8–13), drawing spiritual meaning from the ten gates and from Nehemiah's bold resistance to evil. A walk through the book of Nehemiah as "The Road to Restoration," showing how God rebuilds and strengthens His people after exile. The teaching divides the book into the reconstruction of the wall (chapters 1–7) and the restoration of the people (chapters 8–13), drawing spiritual meaning from the ten gates and from Nehemiah's bold resistance to evil. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-12-01-through-the-bible-ezra/ 2007-12-01-through-the-bible-ezra Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Ezra, showing God's faithful fulfillment of His prophetic word as He raises up the pagan king Cyrus to return His people to the land, restore the temple, and reform their hearts. The book pictures the gospel: Christ the King restores us, and the Spirit reforms us from the inside out. A verse-by-verse walk through Ezra, showing God's faithful fulfillment of His prophetic word as He raises up the pagan king Cyrus to return His people to the land, restore the temple, and reform their hearts. The book pictures the gospel: Christ the King restores us, and the Spirit reforms us from the inside out. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-11-24-through-the-bible-2-chronicles/ 2007-11-24-through-the-bible-2-chronicles Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT A walk through 2 Chronicles showing how the book focuses on King David's line and the temple, and how the heart of each king—the "soul" of the nation—determined whether Judah followed God toward blessing or the flesh toward destruction. The teaching contrasts the wicked kings who departed from the Lord with the kings who brought restoration, calling believers to a perfect heart fully devoted to God. A walk through 2 Chronicles showing how the book focuses on King David's line and the temple, and how the heart of each king—the "soul" of the nation—determined whether Judah followed God toward blessing or the flesh toward destruction. The teaching contrasts the wicked kings who departed from the Lord with the kings who brought restoration, calling believers to a perfect heart fully devoted to God. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-11-17-through-the-bible-1-chronicles/ 2007-11-17-through-the-bible-1-chronicles Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Chronicles, framed around the book's two great themes—the king (David) and the temple—and the principle of inclusion and exclusion in God's work, which always turns on the condition of the heart. Pastor Miles traces David's reestablishment of worship, his return of the ark, God's covenant to build David a house, and David's careful preparation of Solomon to build the temple. A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Chronicles, framed around the book's two great themes—the king (David) and the temple—and the principle of inclusion and exclusion in God's work, which always turns on the condition of the heart. Pastor Miles traces David's reestablishment of worship, his return of the ark, God's covenant to build David a house, and David's careful preparation of Solomon to build the temple. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-11-03-through-the-bible-2-kings/ 2007-11-03-through-the-bible-2-kings Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse overview of 2 Kings, framing the divided nation (northern ten tribes and southern Judah/Jerusalem) as a picture of the human person—body, soul, and spirit—with the king representing the soul that directs the nation toward either the flesh or the spirit. The teaching traces Israel's slide into decay, division, and destruction, the ministry of the prophets, and climaxes in the faith of King Hezekiah, who refused to pay off the enemy and instead trusted God for deliverance. A verse-by-verse overview of 2 Kings, framing the divided nation (northern ten tribes and southern Judah/Jerusalem) as a picture of the human person—body, soul, and spirit—with the king representing the soul that directs the nation toward either the flesh or the spirit. The teaching traces Israel's slide into decay, division, and destruction, the ministry of the prophets, and climaxes in the faith of King Hezekiah, who refused to pay off the enemy and instead trusted God for deliverance. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-10-20-through-the-bible-1-kings/ 2007-10-20-through-the-bible-1-kings Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Kings, tracing Solomon's rise in wisdom and the building of the temple, his decline through divided affections, and the resulting division of the kingdom—all underscoring that God looks at the heart, not external religion. The teaching closes with the ministry of Elijah on Mount Carmel and the call to choose whom we will serve. A through-the-Bible overview of 1 Kings, tracing Solomon's rise in wisdom and the building of the temple, his decline through divided affections, and the resulting division of the kingdom—all underscoring that God looks at the heart, not external religion. The teaching closes with the ministry of Elijah on Mount Carmel and the call to choose whom we will serve. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-10-13-through-the-bible-2-samuel/ 2007-10-13-through-the-bible-2-samuel Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT A book-overview teaching of 2 Samuel, tracing the reign of King David through three movements—his triumphs, his transgression, and his troubles—and showing that what made David "a man after God's own heart" was not perfection but faith and a willingness to repent. A book-overview teaching of 2 Samuel, tracing the reign of King David through three movements—his triumphs, his transgression, and his troubles—and showing that what made David "a man after God's own heart" was not perfection but faith and a willingness to repent. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-10-06-through-the-bible-1-samuel/ 2007-10-06-through-the-bible-1-samuel Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT A survey of 1 Samuel that traces three central figures — Samuel the last judge and first prophet, Saul the man of the flesh, and David the man after God's own heart — and draws out the contrast between a life lived in the flesh and a life lived by faith. The teaching urges believers to learn from these examples, to utterly destroy the flesh, and to give their hearts wholly to God as David did. A survey of 1 Samuel that traces three central figures — Samuel the last judge and first prophet, Saul the man of the flesh, and David the man after God's own heart — and draws out the contrast between a life lived in the flesh and a life lived by faith. The teaching urges believers to learn from these examples, to utterly destroy the flesh, and to give their hearts wholly to God as David did. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-09-29-through-the-bible-ruth/ 2007-09-29-through-the-bible-ruth Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse teaching through the book of Ruth, set during the time of the judges, showing how this short story functions as "the romance of redemption" — a picture of Christ the kinsman redeemer who purchases a field and wins a Gentile bride. The teaching traces the meaning of the names, the law of the kinsman redeemer, and the way Ruth foreshadows the gospel of grace. A verse-by-verse teaching through the book of Ruth, set during the time of the judges, showing how this short story functions as "the romance of redemption" — a picture of Christ the kinsman redeemer who purchases a field and wins a Gentile bride. The teaching traces the meaning of the names, the law of the kinsman redeemer, and the way Ruth foreshadows the gospel of grace. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-09-22-through-the-bible-judges/ 2007-09-22-through-the-bible-judges Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Judges, showing how Israel's repeated cycle of failure in the promised land pictures the believer's ongoing battle with the flesh, and how God's raised-up deliverers point us to wielding the Word of God against sin. A verse-by-verse walk through Judges, showing how Israel's repeated cycle of failure in the promised land pictures the believer's ongoing battle with the flesh, and how God's raised-up deliverers point us to wielding the Word of God against sin. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-09-15-through-the-bible-joshua/ 2007-09-15-through-the-bible-joshua Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT Pastor Miles teaches the entire book of Joshua as a picture of the victorious, Spirit-filled Christian life described in Romans 8, showing how Israel's entrance into the promised land illustrates how believers step by faith out of wilderness wandering into rest, fruitfulness, and victory in Christ. He walks through the book's four divisions—the entrance, the conquest, the division and possession, and the perils—drawing spiritual lessons from each battle and event. Pastor Miles teaches the entire book of Joshua as a picture of the victorious, Spirit-filled Christian life described in Romans 8, showing how Israel's entrance into the promised land illustrates how believers step by faith out of wilderness wandering into rest, fruitfulness, and victory in Christ. He walks through the book's four divisions—the entrance, the conquest, the division and possession, and the perils—drawing spiritual lessons from each battle and event. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-09-08-through-the-bible-deuteronomy/ 2007-09-08-through-the-bible-deuteronomy Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT A whole-book journey through Deuteronomy, presenting it as Moses's second giving of the law to the generation poised to enter the Promised Land, and applying that "land of rest" to the Spirit-filled, victorious Christian life. Pastor Miles shows that God's good law reveals our sinfulness, drives us to grace, and—when loved and obeyed out of gratitude—leads believers from the wilderness into fruitfulness. A whole-book journey through Deuteronomy, presenting it as Moses's second giving of the law to the generation poised to enter the Promised Land, and applying that "land of rest" to the Spirit-filled, victorious Christian life. Pastor Miles shows that God's good law reveals our sinfulness, drives us to grace, and—when loved and obeyed out of gratitude—leads believers from the wilderness into fruitfulness. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-09-01-through-the-bible-numbers/ 2007-09-01-through-the-bible-numbers Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT A walk through the book of Numbers as the wilderness chapter of God's redemptive story, paralleling Israel's failures and slow growth with the believer's struggle in sanctification (Romans 7) on the way to the rest and victory God promises. Pastor Miles shows how Israel's unbelief kept a whole generation out of the promised land, even as God faithfully provided, protected, guided, and blessed His people. A walk through the book of Numbers as the wilderness chapter of God's redemptive story, paralleling Israel's failures and slow growth with the believer's struggle in sanctification (Romans 7) on the way to the rest and victory God promises. Pastor Miles shows how Israel's unbelief kept a whole generation out of the promised land, even as God faithfully provided, protected, guided, and blessed His people. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-08-25-through-the-bible-leviticus/ 2007-08-25-through-the-bible-leviticus Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse overview of Leviticus, showing that the book centers on atonement, sanctification, and holiness, and that its five offerings, its blood, and its priesthood all point to and find fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles emphasizes that God redeemed Israel out of Egypt by grace, then gave Leviticus to show how a saved people could approach and be cleansed by a holy God—a costly process now accomplished in Christ for believers who are themselves a royal priesthood. A verse-by-verse overview of Leviticus, showing that the book centers on atonement, sanctification, and holiness, and that its five offerings, its blood, and its priesthood all point to and find fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Pastor Miles emphasizes that God redeemed Israel out of Egypt by grace, then gave Leviticus to show how a saved people could approach and be cleansed by a holy God—a costly process now accomplished in Christ for believers who are themselves a royal priesthood. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-08-18-through-the-bible-exodus/ 2007-08-18-through-the-bible-exodus Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT A verse-by-verse walk through Exodus showing that its central theme is redemption—God's power to deliver dead, enslaved man out of Egypt and to dwell in the midst of His redeemed people. The teaching traces Israel from slavery, through Moses and the plagues, across the Red Sea, into the wilderness, and to Sinai, drawing New Testament parallels throughout. A verse-by-verse walk through Exodus showing that its central theme is redemption—God's power to deliver dead, enslaved man out of Egypt and to dwell in the midst of His redeemed people. The teaching traces Israel from slavery, through Moses and the plagues, across the Red Sea, into the wilderness, and to Sinai, drawing New Testament parallels throughout. Miles DeBenedictis false full https://lineuponline.com/t/2007-07-11-through-the-bible-genesis/ 2007-07-11-through-the-bible-genesis Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT An overview of Genesis as the book of origins, beginning with "In the beginning, God," establishing that creation reveals God's existence, power, and intelligence while Scripture reveals His will and character. The teaching traces God's redemptive plan from the fall through five key characters—Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—who picture regeneration, justification, sonship, sanctification, and glorification. An overview of Genesis as the book of origins, beginning with "In the beginning, God," establishing that creation reveals God's existence, power, and intelligence while Scripture reveals His will and character. The teaching traces God's redemptive plan from the fall through five key characters—Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—who picture regeneration, justification, sonship, sanctification, and glorification. Miles DeBenedictis false full