Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.
Text: John 17:11, 20-23We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.
Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13Since we’ve been saved so that we can serve, it’s important for us to understand how God has wired us. When we serve in ways that maximize who we are, and what we’ve been given, the church will be fortified and we’ll experience fruitfulness and fulfillment. This message will introduce the topic of spiritual gifts.
Text: Romans 12:1-8After contributing significant resources to the construction of the temple, David led his people into a time of praise and thanksgiving. When we partner with God, we will be moved to praise Him and to break out into a time of celebration for what He has done.
Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth no matter what happens to him.
Text: 3 John 1:1-5Calvary was the place of three ugly crosses. We’ll focus on the cross of Rebellion, the cross of Repentance, and the cross of Redemption.
Text: Luke 23:32-43As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differently over the centuries, so today, we see different responses – the scoffers, the spectators, the seekers, and the saved.
Text: Luke 23:26-49If you are not confrontational, or struggle with the intellectual style, perhaps you are more comfortable giving your testimony or focusing on the friends God has placed in your life. When the blind man was asked who Jesus was, he simply gave a testimony to what the Savior had done in his life. Matthew, on the other hand, liked to throw parties and focused on his interpersonal skills.
Text: John 9:1-41; Luke 5:27-31A 200-year-old church was getting ready for its anniversary celebration when calamity struck: the bell ringer was called out of […]
Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10a