Today we are beginning a summer series from the little book of II Timothy. People sometimes wonder how pastors choose […]
Text: II Timothy 1Are you perplexed by some persecution you’re going through or wiped out with some worry? God’s word to you is clear: Stand firm.
Text: II Thessalonians 1:11-12Learning how to pray effectively is essential for spiritual growth. Based on the prayers of Paul, we can learn to pray boldly for the commitment of those on the front lines of spiritual conflict, for open doors of opportunity for evangelism, for courage despite difficult circumstances and persecution, and for clarity in presentation of the Gospel – especially encouraging pastors.
Text: Colossians 4:2-4Pray boldly for spiritual strength, teaches Paul. God is faithful and we can trust Him. He is more than able to do even more than we ask.. Through prayer, we are filled with the Holy Spirit and grow spiritually, understanding the height, breadth, length and depth of Christ’s love for us.
Text: Ephesians 3:14-21No one can say with certainty what the New Year will bring. None of us knows if we will even be here 12 months from now. But that thought should not alarm us in any way. To all our fears the Lord says quite simply: “Fear not.”
Text: Esther 4:12-16Let God define your life, not earthly circumstances.
Text: I Corinthians 7:17-35I am actually writing these words a few days after I preached this sermon on Sunday morning. The current headlines […]
Text: Matthew 10:29-31We begin with the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor whose opposition to Adolph Hitler during World War II […]
Sermon Series: Seven Laws of the Spiritual LifeLet’s begin by reviewing the first four laws of the spiritual life: Law 1: He’s God and We’re Not. Law […]
Text: Hebrews 11Sometimes we face things for which there is no earthly explanation. In those moments we need to erect a sign that reads, “Quiet: God at Work.” Don’t miss what God wants to teach you through your troubles.
Text: Psalm 119:67, 71, 75