Trust In The Life Giving Nature of Jesus -John 14:1-6
At a time when the disciples were confused and worried, Jesus commanded them to trust in him. He reassured them by giving them 3 life-giving descriptions of his nature: that he is the way, and the truth, and the life. As the way, Jesus is the exclusive path to God the Father. As the Truth, Jesus is the creator, sustainer, and revealer of reality. And as the life, Jesus brings life that is truly life.
Seeking the Quiet Longings of the Spirit-Galatians 5:16-25
God is the greatest news of the good news. We get to know Him now and forever. As believers, He dwells in us through the Holy Spirit and we can fellowship sweetly with Him. But how do we actually interact with Him? What does it mean to “hear God''… “to listen to Him”…” to be led by the Spirit?
The Rightful King of All - 1 Peter 3:15
Christ is so much more than “my King”. He is “The King” over all and the full king of my heart. We are suffer so much weakness and stress in our lives by our undetected, but deeper loyalty to something/ someone over Jesus. There is a strain in us because we are straddling two loyalties and foundations. We are hearing the summons of Christ, but still often believe deeply and foolishly in our hearts that there are greater and more trustworthy principles and more cherished persons than Christ himself. This dual-mindedness cripples our worship, peace and testimony. Only the recognized kingship will set us free.
God’s Faith-Fueled Rocket Of Obedience To Glory -Romans 16:25-27
Our macro journey is the eternal and wise God being glorified through Jesus as he brings about beautiful and pleasing fruit of obedience flowing from faith among people of all the ethnic groups of the earth. God does this by sending us and strengthening us through the gospel we believe and bring to the world.
Warning And Hope - Romans 16:17-23
As he continues to wrap up his letter to the Romans, Paul further highlights the beautiful diversity within the unity of the family of God and he urges the Romans to be vigilant to watch out for false teachers would would seek to divide and destroy the family of God.
Body Builders: One and All -Ephesians 4:11-16
God loves to give gifts. He has blessed His body with many meaningful ones. We see some and their purpose in Ephesians 4:11-16.
A Long Line of Well-Spent Lives - Romans 16:1-16
In a rare inside peak into the culture of local church ministry and communication between churches we see the impressive dedication, mutual respect and use of both men and women in the advancement of the gospel through local churches.
A Gospel-Shaped People: Part 2- Romans 15:22-33
God intends for us to be people who are shaped by him. As he continues to shape us and mold us we continue to look more and more like Jesus. Paul gives us a good example of one shaped by the gospel as he interacts with the Romans.
A Gospel-Shaped People: Part 1 -Romans 15:14-21
God intends for us to be people who are shaped by him. As he continues to shape us and mold us we continue to look more and more like Jesus. Paul gives us a good example of one shaped by the gospel as he interacts with the Romans.
God’s World Wide Singing People - Romans 15:8-13
Jesus is making an overt-the-top joyful and singing multi-cultural family. God has openly promised all along, from Abraham through the Prophets, to make a family out of people from all cultures of the world. And He wants us to embrace this and approach one another with this hope and expectation.
One Mind One Mouth for the Glory of God -Romans 15:7-13
We welcome each other because God has welcomed us and them and his pleasure … his design for us is to seek the true pleasure of each of his children he places in our lives and that we together, with one, well scripturally-fueled mind, joyfully proclain continually that God is truly astounding.
Growing Together in Faith-Romans 14:13-23
God’s call for our focus is not on what we are privileged-to in this life, but rather our Father and his beloved family’s welfare and building up. If we keep that clear, then our pathway in front of us is rather simple and clear. How do I handle this brother/ sister? Seek the Spirit’s leading on how to love and build them up in authentically following Christ.
Matters Of Conscience - Romans 14:5-12
There are many issues that God’s Word is clear on, there are others that require us to use our God given consciences to discern. As we seek to live faithfully as God’s people, we must learn to walk with him and remember that, ultimately, he is the judge and we all belong to him.
The Welcoming God - Romans 14:1-4
Christ calls his followers to be keen in their thought and perspective, choosing to capitalize on our short earthly lives, adopting the mind and character of Christ and watchfully cutting off our pathways to sin and failure.
Awake and Wholehearted - Romans 13:11-14
Christ calls his followers to be keen in their thought and perspective, choosing to capitalize on our short earthly lives, adopting the mind and character of Christ and watchfully cutting off our pathways to sin and failure.
Unfettered Love in a Governed Land -Romans 13:6-10
The Father has graciously provided earthly governments as protection and provision for the people of earth. Out of this conviction we follow and support earthly governments, then shift our efforts and focus on loving the lives God has placed around us.
The Gift of A Christ-Shaped Life - Romans 12:14-21
It is our honor and joy to present ourselves as living offerings (offering) given to God as we live among His people in the Church and the world which will mistreat us.
With Excellence Like Jesus - Romans 12:9-13
The life set apart for the pleasure of God will be marked with intentional and earnest following of Christ’s example left for us.
Jesus Is The Resurrection-John 11:17-27
More than just the Healer, Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. He resurrects and gives unending life those who believe in Him.