thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name
In Paul’s letter to the church of Corinth, he begins addressing some of the specific issues that exist in their church, namely divisions among the members. In todays sermon we take the time to consider how to have biblical unity in our church family and how to avoid common pitfalls of division.
Read MoreAs Paul opens his letter to Corinth, he begins with a cordial introduction. He is kind and generous in his acknowledgements but also strategic. Paul uses his greeting to lay the groundwork for the whole of the letter and to remind the church of some very important truths that perhaps they may have forgotten.
Read MoreThis sermon is an introduction to the book of 1 Corinthians. As we begin this series, we take time to empathize with the Apostle Paul as he weighs all that it will cost him to invest in the city of Corinth. We will ask ourselves the very personal question, “is our city worth the time, energy and faith required to see it redeemed for the glory of God?”
Read MorePastor Mike Reneau, church planter to Boston, joined us on the heals of Mission Focus Conference 2022. He challenged us to consider 5 things we all must know if we are going to be ready to live out the mission God has called us to.
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Read MoreEvery local church is a collection of diverse people seeking to live and serve in unity as they worship God. Having a common vision and ministering under common principles is integral to each of us individually being who God has made us to be. (Eph 4:16) This week we continue our series by addressing three more principles:
#5 We engage in ministry service.
#6 We are servant leaders.
#7 We are always training leaders.
Every local church is a collection of diverse people seeking to live and serve in unity as they worship God. Having a common vision and ministering under common principles is integral to each of us individually being who God has made us to be. (Eph 4:16) This week we continue our series by addressing three more principles:
#2 We are always making disciples.
#3 The Word of God is our absolute authority.
#4 Our members are accountable to the Word.
Every local church is a collection of diverse people seeking to live and serve in unity as they worship God. Having a common vision and ministering under common principles is integral to each of us individually being who God has made us to be. (Eph 4:16) This week we will begin a series that addresses the biblical principles that influence our church’s ministry and identity.
As we close out our study in Acts, Paul provides us with one more reminder of the faith, character and doctrine of his apostleship. Just as abruptly as Paul story ends, ours begins. Will we take the gospel to a world in need of Jesus?
Paul is shipwrecked on the island of Malta and to top off an already crazy situation, he is bit by a poisonous snake and survives. Soon he is healing people from all over the island. Paul was gifted in a unique way by God, but we too have been gifted with the ability to be a sign of God’s magnificent power and love. Are you a window to the power of God?
When people lose faith and begin to fear, how should the body of Christ respond? What does it look like to lead in the midst of life’s storms? Today we observe Paul as he exemplifies true spiritual leadership and calls others to faith and obedience despite their circumstances.
In this message, we contrast the character of Ruth with that of Naomi, and are challenged to work in our field with abandon.
Paul is being taken by armed guard and ship to Rome to stand before Caesar’s tribunal. On the way they face the Eurocyldon, a seasonal storm that threatens their very lives. In todays sermon we address how most people react to trials and hardship in their lives; then we reverse those reactions to discover how Christians find confidence and peace in God.
Paul, a prisoner of two years, sets out for Rome under the watch care of the Roman authorities. This windy sea journey becomes increasingly arduous and by the tend of the chapter it will be disastrous. In todays sermon we learn to watch the movements of the wind in order to get a better idea of how the enemy seeks to undermine God’s plan for your life and make a disaster of your mission.
In this message, we learn what it means to live out the gospel and how it’s beneficial for our godly walks and contentment in order to overcome any opposition.
King Agrippa comes to visit Festus and while he is in Caesarea he takes time to listen to Paul and hear directly from Paul in order to better understand the case against him. Paul capitalizes on this opportunity by preaching the gospel. In today’s sermon, we learn a important lessons on what it means to truly have a “ready gospel”.
