True unity of all people from every race, culture and background can only come through Christ. The beautiful picture of people from every tribe and tongue and nation worshiping God together is the end goal. (...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

The Reformation and the black hole from which it exploded. An abbreviated biography of Martin Luther: the monk who shook a kingdom. The radical commitments of the Reformers: the 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

It’s happened to you too—many times. Your friend, co-worker, or family member is so discouraged that it’s like a dark cloud follows them into the room. You rack your brain trying to think of something to say that will help them turn to the c...

Showing up is more powerful than you will ever know. Never under estimate the power of a good example. Any Christian can make a significant impact simply by his presence and persistence.  Hav...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....

Sermon NotesMake God and His glory the greatest treasure now for that is what He will be in eternity 1. Examine your allegiance (21:9)    ...

Give thanks for faith in Christ and for the love of other believers and depend on the Spirit's ministry to cause you to understand your salvation and what it means for every aspect your life. Know the hope of God's calling, the riches of His inher...

Sermon Notes:Since God will make all things new, our lives should be shaped by deep hope:      Colossians 3:1-4 Think deeply about God’s new creation (Revelation 21:1-4)...

It is often helpful to express something we already know in a new and interesting way in the hope that it may challenge our hearts and minds anew. This article by GotQuestions.org does a great job of defining biblical stewardship and reminding us ...

What is college ministry all about? Listen as Jerod explains the vision and then gives the different teams within college ministry a chance to share how they take part in that vision. The passion is to launch collegians into life as servant l...

God gives Israel the King they ask for, Saul, yet by sovereign design, anoints David as King, who though imperfect, is a man after God's own heart. Saul's reign proves that God is the ultimate King, and the only one worth serving! ...

Know Christ and Show Christ by seeking to love others in Word and Deed using the grace of God, spiritual gifts. We all have different spiritual gifts to make him known. Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:3-10, 1 Peter 4:10-11...

The elements of the Christians life needed for healthy spiritual growth: Understand your union with Christ, and live consistently with that union....

God is at work in the church and he uses individuals to accomplish His mission! How can you take part?...

God's faithfulness, redemption and sovereignty in man's failures. Redeeming grace. ...

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. ...

Our delight should be in God's word....

The greatest tragedy of sin is that God is not glorified as God....

The word of God should be within us....

We should look to Christ always to see God....

Over the last few weeks we have been considering the question of how Christian parents ought to approach the education of their children. This week I would like to talk about the Bible’s emphasis on the spiritual education that should take place...

In Romans 6 we learn that we are united with Christ in his death and resurrection, therefore we are no longer slaves to sin, and instead we are slaves of righteousness, presenting ourselves to God for good works....

Part 1 of a three-part education article series. There is no easy way to say this, but someone has got to say it. Ready? Alright... Education… is… overrated! ...

Here are 5 ways that you can pray for our missionaries. What a blessing for them and you as you do. ...

Why is it important that Jesus was fully man and fully God. We wouldn't have salvation without it....

What are we to think or do and specifically how are we to pray in light of the atrocities that happen in our world? 1. Humbly remember the reality of your own sinfulness. 2. Passionately express genuine worship in Gods presence as your supreme joy...

A Holy Nagging While it is true that some people pervert the purpose of prayer by asking for things that they shouldn’t, many Christians are way too passive and don’t ask for things they should. The problem with...

prayers of confession from a contrite heart ...

See his glory...

When it seems all is lost, prayer is the answer. ...

We need to read the bible carefully to see things like Christ in the old testament; Road to Emmaus. ...

The Cure The most important thing I can say about prayer is not actually about prayer. Rather, it is about that which produces and creates desires for prayer. Isn’t that oftentimes what we’re missing. We can mak...

As believers, we are all called to be disciples and to shepherd others. Motivated by the gospel....

There are many lessons to learn in the school of prayer. The Scriptures abound with its faithful professors. Behind the Lord Jesus and King David we have no greater teacher than the Apostle Paul. David teaches us to pray vulnerably from t...