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If you try to deal with your remorse without true repentance, you will be lost to hopelessness.
The Father, through the Son, sent the Holy Spirit so that we who are in Christ would no longer live as indebted slaves, but as secure sons.
We can deny Jesus because of our fear, but Jesus will forgive our sin and turn our fear into faith.
The world put Jesus on trial the first time, but He will return as the King and Judge and put the world on trial.
We need to lift our eyes beyond our human circumstances and carefully consider the work of God.
We must follow Jesus’ example and be fervent in prayer to overcome temptations and obey the Father’s will.
Jesus is both our Sovereign Lord who knows our failures, but also our Merciful Lord who forgives us.
The Holy Spirit is essential in the Christian life, and the Holy Spirit is empowering each one of us in Christ.
Jesus replaced the Last Supper that remembers the Passover lamb with the Lord’s Supper that remembers His sacrifice.
When we improperly perceive one’s earthly prosperity as indicative of their ultimate prosperity, we need God to re-fix our gaze on eternity with Him.
At the final judgment, King Jesus will give us the kingdom and send unbelievers to hell.
Those who are saved will serve the Savior with their gifts but those who only profess to believe will not.
We have to stay awake and be ready at all times, even if we don’t know the exact time of his return.
Because of the resurrection of Jesus, God has given us spiritual life and an eternal inheritance that should cause us to praise His name forever.
Good Friday Service - A time of reflection on the phases of the journey of Jesus towards the crucifixion and death.
If we want to be delivered out of spiritual darkness, we must re-orient our hearts through diligent remembrance of God’s character and works.
Jesus is preparing us for the great abomination, a great tribulation, and a great deception prior to his unmistakable arrival.
In times of grief, we need to know that Jesus loves us, and has a purpose in every situation.
God has given us good works to do in reaching out to the strangers and aliens in our midst.
David had a plan, but God had a different plan, just as God sometimes has better plans than our plans.
Because Christ withstood and satisfied the wrath of God for us, we can walk in the Spirit.
We have to be focused on advancing the gospel even as we discuss end time details that are important.
We should watch out for false teachers who are full of hypocrisy and pride, and instead ask the Lord to make us humble servants.
When we feel spiritually depressed and disconnected, we must continuously counsel our own hearts to trust in God's covenant promises.
Fear is real, but our savior has come to conquer sin and death, so that we can trust Him without fear.
Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us from our sinful gloom and give us glorious joy.
Jesus silences every enemy by telling us what is at the heart of our faith – loving God and loving others.
We can walk in rest when we choose to step by the rhythm of these two truths: We are merely creatures, and God alone is our Creator and Redeemer.
If you really want to know God, receive His Son and believe what He says about God’s Word and God’s Power.
God will save the sinner who receives His Son, but destroy the sinner who continually rejects Him.
We should marvel over God’s redemptive plan through His Son Jesus Christ that saved us and built the church.
Because God’s law cannot enable us to live a holy life, it is certain that all of us who have been converted by grace through faith in Jesus Christ will experience constant conflict with our sin.
A look at the last phrase of the Nicene Creed, and what it has to say about the church.
Jesus will expose the error of everyone who refuses to believe in His divine authority, but He will save anyone who repents and believes in Him.
God will judge the hypocrite and empower those who pray in faith to accomplish great things.
King Jesus has the authority to cleanse, correct, and condemn us any time that we do not worship God in His way.
True spiritual richness springs from knowing Christ. This relationship redefines our identity beyond our rags—worldly success and status—and leads us to a transformed life focused on knowing Christ as our supreme treasure.
Though God's law is holy, it cannot enable us to live a holy life, because it continues to expose how helpless we are apart from the Holy Spirit.
There is a reward for everyone who follows Jesus, but don’t ever forget that everyone is saved by grace.
We must understand that we are sinners in need of a savior, and that genuine salvation requires turning from our idols to following Jesus Christ.
God’s will is life-long marriage between one man and one woman, and there are only two grounds for biblical divorce.
God is in sovereign control over all things that happen, including tragedies, but that is not opposed to His compassion and His will for us to weep with those who weep.
God is faithful to care for us as He meets His people in their discouragement, even when our expectations are not met.
Since God has given us His sprit of wisdom, which leads to peace, why do we still have conflict?
Run the race of life with your eyes fixed on Jesus, drawing strength from Him for the journey.
The reality that God's law compounds our sin cannot lead to the conclusion that it is unrighteous, but rather communicates just how unrighteous we are.
Only those who have experienced the infinite forgiveness of God will be a forgiving person toward others.
The humble will get in and be the greatest in the kingdom, and there will be judgment for anybody who tries to lead them astray.
Jesus came to die for our sins, reveal His and our identity, and then how to live as good citizens for gospel witness.
The goal of suffering is to drive us closer to God, who is sovereign, shepherd, savior, sufficient, and sympathetic.
There are three proofs that Jesus Christ rose from the dead that, you must either receive or reject.
The last words of Christ on the cross show his compassion, suffering, and completion of redemption.
Jesus predicts His passion, which people do not understand, and Satan tries to thwart, and then calls us to the pathway of discipleship, which involves self-denial.
Evangelists should deeply root their ministry in the cross and wholly rely on the Holy Spirit.
We are shocked when we encounter God's holiness, but God makes a way for us to be with Him and not die.
Only the Father could reveal Jesus’ true identity to us, and it’s through preaching Christ’s identity that He will build His church.
We need the Lord's help to strengthen our faith and understanding, so that we recognize unbelief and false teaching.
Sinners do not need outward religious ritual based on man's teachings, but an inward regeneration of the heart that comes from God.
Because Christ has broken our bondage to the law and has bound us to Himself, we are free to love and serve God by the Spirit.
We can have wisdom in the midst of temptation by treasuring up God's Word in our hearts and our lives.
Because of our God’s amazing grace, He made us spiritually alive with Christ when we were spiritually dead.
This is written so that you believe that Jesus is God in the flesh and has fully revealed God's glory and grace to the world.
The true light shines in the world to reveal the true God, so that we might be truly reconciled to Him.
Since we are all spiritually dead and dark with sin, we need Jesus to give us spiritual life and light.
This is written so you believe that Jesus is the Son of God and by believing, you receive eternal life.
When the head knows and believes the truth about God, the heart will be full of thanksgiving and praise.
Delight your heart in God’s word, because the delight of our hearts determines the direction of our lives.
When we realize that Jesus Christ is the sovereign Lord over all things, our faith will grow in the face of fear
Do you believe that Jesus is a compassionate shepherd and the mighty Son of God who will provide everything we need?
Christians who are not afraid to preach God's truth may suffer in some way and even be persecuted by the governing authorities.
Those familiar with Jesus "the human man" might be full of unbelief, that they reject Him as the Son of God or find Him irrelevant.
The mission to saturate the world with the knowledge of the glory of God in Christ is sure to succeed and will succeed by means of the people of God zealous for the name and fame of the Lord.
In spite of our best efforts to rebel against God, He has established his resurrected son as sovereign Lord over all, and we are left with two choices: continue coming against Him in rebellion, or come to Him for refuge.
Both unbelievers and believers will live together in this world until judgment day, where the believer will be glorified and the unbeliever will be sent to hell.
Depending on the condition of your heart will determine how you respond to the message of the kingdom.
Jesus spoke in parables to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom to the elect believer and conceal it from the hardened unbeliever.
6 ways a person can respond to the mission of Jesus, which is to seek and save the lost.
The Gospel allows us to move from slaves to sons of God, which gives us an eternal inheritance as part of God's family.
There is terrible danger for the person who refuses to believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
Whoever willfully rejects Jesus as the Messiah and attributes the Holy Spirit's work to Satan has committed the unpardonable sin.
Being spiritually healthy is vital to both the individual Christian and the local church.
Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath, who designed it for blessing, and not a list of legalistic rules to keep.
The Sovereign Father and the Sovereign Son is the only one who can reveal each other to us, and the Sovereign Son is the only one who can give you rest for your soul if you come to Him and learn.
Jesus will pronounce harsher judgment for anyone who has heard the gospel but does not repent of their sin and turn to Him in faith.
Since John the Baptist is the Elijah to come, do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah?
If you have honest doubts about Jesus, go to Him and He will give you just what you need to strengthen your faith.
We are motivated in obedience to our new master by remembering the result of both our previous enslavement to sin and reflecting on the future results of our present enslavement to God.
Following Jesus will bring conflict in this world, but give Him your ultimate allegiance and it will be worth every ounce of suffering.
Jesus is sending His workers out to save the lost and warn those who do not receive Him.
In our new relationship of grace with God, He both commands and empowers each of us to take steps in our daily walk with Him.
Christ is calling on His people to pray for more Christian workers to gather the lost and shepherd the people of God.
By dying on the cross, Jesus finished the fulfillment of the law, disarmed the devil, paid our sin debt, and absorbed the wrath of God.
Jesus is the Conquering King who has ultimately come to save us from our sin, so that we can have eternal life.
Do you believe hat Jesus is the only one to demonstrate total authority over disability and the devil, because He is the Divine Messiah?
We cannot continue in our old life of sin, because our union with Christ is always comprehensive, including both what His death and His resurrection have accomplished in us, so that we must always consider this union to be irrevocably and irreversibly empowering our new life.
Let's rejoice because of our New Covenant blessings, and fast for more of Jesus' presence until He comes back.
Jesus has complete authority over the demonic realm, and only He can set us free from Satan's control.
The physical healings that Jesus performed point us to the healing of the heart that the Gospel offers us.
One day, everyone will bow the knee to Jesus, who paid the price for the sins of the world.
Jesus is the Son of God who became a man to serve and save us, because His Father wanted Him to.
Christ is over all things and should be over all in our hearts, because He created all, sustains all, and reconciles all to Himself.
Jesus teaches us about forgiveness by the way he treated the woman who was caught in adultery.
God has provided, through His son, the way for us to possess His righteousness by satisfying His righteous wrath against us.
The parable about the wedding feast highlights the actions of the father and the wedding guests, who need to put on the garments of faith.
Three foundational questions regarding the single course God has given all of us to follow.
Christ is calling us to enter His Kingdom and live, rather than following the world and perishing.
Jesus wants us to overcome worry and anxiety by trusting in our Heavenly Father's kingship and care over our lives.
Jesus has given us a pattern for prayer, first to be God-centered and then to present our physical and spiritual needs.
Jesus has given us a pattern for prayer, first to be God-centered and then to present our physical and spiritual needs.
Practical guidelines from the Apostle Paul in how to live the Christian life and love other people.
God shows John in Revelation that Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to open the scroll and bring history to it's conclusion.
The Christian practicing his religion to please God will be rewarded by God, but the hypocrite who practices his religion to please men will only be rewarded by men. Today's focus is on prayer.
The Christian practicing his religion to please God will be rewarded by God, but the hypocrite who practices his religion to please men will only be rewarded by men.
David had confidence in the Lord in spite of the dark circumstances he found himself in, so his hope remained in the Lord.
Christians should resemble their Father in Heaven and go above and beyond in their love for everyone.
Christians should respond righteously instead of resisting an evil person when they do us harm.
God intended marriage to be permanent, but sinful man turned it into permissive divorce for any reason.
This passage challenges us to examine our motives and see what lies in our hearts concerning anger.
Jesus has come to fulfill the law, which transforms a man to obey His commands from the heart.
Faithful Christians will be harassed in this world, but God promises us heaven and that makes harassed Christians happy Christians.
To glorify God is the honor Him with praise or worship. You are blessed when the King of Glory dwells with you.
We call today Good Friday because of the glory of the cross and the hope that is found in Christ alone due to His death on the cross.
God will satisfy the person who is seeking after true righteousness with salvation and sanctification.
The King will bless you abundantly if you believe what he says about us and rightly respond to Him.
The main idea of the Sermon on the Mount: Jesus tells us what is required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven and how we are to live as citizens of that kingdom.
People must repent and trust in King Jesus, because He alone is the light who will dispel the darkness of this sin-cursed world.
Jesus must resist the devil's temptations and pass the test in order to fulfill all righteousness, and we must follow in His footsteps in order to resist the devil's temptations.
Because of the value of the message we carry, we continue on, share it, and encourage ourselves with its good news.
Entering the kingdom of Heaven requires the new birth, and that only comes through the person of Jesus Christ.
Entering the kingdom of Heaven requires new birth and the repentance of sin as one trusts in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt shows us that because our God is faithful, we are able to trust Him.
We should respond to Jesus like the wise men did, worshipping Him with extravagant joy.
Matthew details the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior, Messiah, and King of the Old Testament.
Discipleship involves being intentionally involved in people's lives to see them live lives of obedience and conformity to Jesus Christ.
Four lessons from the interaction of Peter and Cornelius about how God uses people to sow the seed of the Gospel.
God displays His glory to all people, and receives all those who come to Him, so that all the people of the earth would know and love Christ.
The church needs godly leadership to be healthy. Elders are the spiritual leaders in the church. Deacons take care of the physical needs of the church.
God commands that preaching and teaching be done in the Old Testament, and Jesus taught the Scriptures in the New Testament.
We should be praying for more spiritual strength so Christ is more at home in our hearts, and more spiritual strength to comprehend the love of Christ.
Cedar Crest exists to glorify the triune God by exalting Him, edifying and equipping His Church, and evangelizing the world with His Gospel.
One thing matters - Fighting the good fight of the faith and after that, entering glory.
The creation speaks to us. The Creator speaks to us. The creatures speak to their Creator.
Understanding the work of Jesus in the past, present, and future will help us to see Jesus clearly and follow hard after Him.
Pray for the pastors and elders to be good workmen in the Word, and for the church at large to avoid false teachers.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, who is living in us, we must guard the Gospel that has been entrusted to our care.
Paul is longing to see his faithful protégé Timothy and encourage him in faithful gospel ministry.
Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension proves that He is the Messiah of God and that demands a response.
Flee from the love of money and fight the good fight of faith that is satisfied in God.
Jesus commended His followers to be baptized, because it identifies us with Him, represents our union with Him, and expresses our faith in Him.
True teachers will preach the Word of God, while false teachers love to stir up trouble over meaningless things and make money on religion.
Pastor Timothy should be an example of how Christians treat one another in God's family, including the widows who should be provided for.
A young pastor (and all pastors) should devote himself to the faithful study and teaching of the Scriptures and living it out as an example to his congregation.
A good pastor teaches the Bible and trains hard for godliness because It has ultimate value.
You can have certainty about Jesus Christ because of Luke's careful and thorough investigation.
The church is God's household, and we are to behave according to the true Gospel that we confess.
The Apostle Paul gives us guidance on how to live a spiritual life, and presents the principle that you reap what you sow.
Biblically qualified elders and deacons are vital for the spiritual and physical health of Christ's church.
Biblically qualified elders and deacons are vital for the spiritual and physical health of Christ's church.
The office of elder and being biblically qualified are paramount for a thriving and healthy church.
The office of elder and being biblically qualified are paramount for a thriving and healthy church.
God's desire is for Christian men and women to conduct themselves and fulfill their roles in a godly way.
God saved us through Jesus and the new birth of the Holy Spirit so that we would do good works.
The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ purchased the new birth of the Holy Spirit who produces new life in us which look like good works in the world.
Work done, with the right motivation and the right attitude for the right person, will always result in glory to God and good for His people, adding to the prosperity of the land wherever they are working.
Pastors and elders must fight for the true faith and not allow false teachers in the church.
In one sense, the Old Testament law confronts and restrains unbelievers in a way that Christians do not need anymore.
3 movements in Paul's message to Timothy regarding how to guard the truth of the Gospel.
Paul was writing an inspired letter to Pastor Timothy to encourage him in the faith and pastoral ministry.
If we see a "brother" or "sister" wandering away from the truth, we need to go after them and try to save their soul.
If you are suffering or sick, pray for yourself or have the elders pray over you, and pray with others in the church.
We can be patient in our trials because Jesus will right all wrongs when He returns, and He has a purpose for our suffering.
Some examples of arrogance, along with a discussion about how to determine God's will for your life.
James gives us several commands and promises related to submitting to God and resisting the devil.
The triumphal entry of Jesus raises the questions why are you following Jesus and what are your expectations from the King?
James further defines the sin of partiality, and show us how to have love and compassion for our neighbor.
What is our view of God, and what do we allow in our lives to influence our disposition to God?
James summarizes his section on trials by encouraging us, correcting us, and warning us.
Three truths that give us joy now in this life as we await the second coming of Christ.
Consider what the world would be like if God had not sent love to us in the form of his son, Jesus.
Three main ways that Jesus is unique, especially as the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.
Why in the world would anyone reject the Son of God? Or a more important question: How does anyone receive Him?
How can the church fulfill its role to send individuals out to all the ethnic groups to proclaim the Gospel?
Four action steps that Paul suggests we take to put ourselves at a disadvantage for the benefit of others.
Four truths about the Gospel that will help us understand relationships within the body of Christ.
The introduction to the book of Philemon highlights the importance of Biblical community.
The end of the book of Philippians shows us the importance of greeting fellow believers.
A two-fold observation, two compelling reasons, and one final plea regarding preparing for our final destination.
Our joy is started by our being found in Christ, sustained by our being conformed to Christ, and attained by our being glorified in Christ.
Eight ways Timothy and Epaphroditus followed Christ and how their examples should influence us today.
God can help us change our attitude, so that we can stop whining, stand firm, and stay happy.
The Apostle Paul was primarily concerned with the proclamation of the Gospel, not his own personal comfort.
God's desire for us is that we progress in our love so that we will be prepared for Christ's return, which will result in the praise of God.
Finding JOY (Jesus, Other, Yourself) can help lift the fog we are experiencing in the midst of this pandemic.
Four questions about proclaiming Christ's message to all the nations. Also, a report from the Chad survey trip.
An Easter message looking at the importance of the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Introduction to the book of Ruth, along with an explanation of why Naomi and her family should have remained in Bethlehem instead of moving to Moab.
The Bible lists a variety of Spiritual gifts, and gives guidance on how to use those gifts.
A look back at the results of our church's 2019 goals, and the revealing of new focus items for 2020.
Stewardship of doctrine is concerned with accurately knowing it, continues with tirelessly guarding it, and culminates in faithfully living it.
We must preserve the true Gospel message and share it with others, both locally and around the world.
Jesus calls us to repentance, so that He can rule over our lives with wisdom and power.
An in-depth look at how we can obtain the glory of Christ. Two observations and two exhortations from Paul's prayer for believers.
Four words that represent truths about the Lord's Supper that we need to be reminded of.
A four-part explanation for why departed believers will rise with Christ at His second coming.
The primary priorities that will allow us to live good lives and proclaim the good news.
Four vital truths about the people of God that we must internalize to live with the right side up.
God's covenant with Israel and their breaking of that covenant demonstrate the jealousy of God.
Four passages of Scripture that give us examples about how the patience of God was demonstrated, implored, remembered, and preached.
Three important truths that we must comprehend to relate to God as the faithful and true one.
God is everywhere and yet near to all. We can take comfort in God's divine knowledge and loving care of us.
The conclusion to the book of Jude reminds us that God can keep us from stumbling and present us blameless before God.
Similar to the way God favored Mary to give birth to Jesus, He has favors each of us when we trust in Christ.
The conclusion to the public ministry of Jesus invites us to believe in the Light of the World.
The book of John shows how the Word of God (Jesus Christ) became flesh and was the light of glory.
Three key words that reveal to us the reality of the part we play in seeing others saved.
Three responsibilities that every Christian must fulfill to keep ourselves in the love of God.
During the commissioning service for new missionaries, Jeremy and Becky Reinhard, a look at three aspects of sending people on their way to serve God.
Three scenarios to illustrate the connection between events in our lives and worshiping idols.
During the commissioning service for new missionary, Haleigh Ott, a look at how we should all be witness for Jesus Christ.
Understanding the past, present, and future reality of the Gospel will help us develop obedience in our lives.
Are we walking in the light by following the truth of Jesus, or walking in the dark by continuing in our sin?
Four aspects of the life that John talks about in the introduction to the book of 1 John.
Three things that Jesus does in reaching out to Zacchaeus, which can help us understand our mission as a church.
We learn about God's glorious deeds from the generation before us, and then pass the message on to the generation after us.
Looking back at an ancient church can help us see what our new church plant should look like.
As a conclusion to the sermon series on the Book of Psalms, we look at the last three Psalms, which highlight the command to praise the Lord.
The promise, instruction, and encouragement that comes from following the commands in this Psalm.
Christmas Eve meditation about how some people could not see who Jesus was, but some people, like Simeon, could see Jesus as the Messiah.
This prayer from King David to his son, Solomon, also points to the Messiah, King Jesus.
This Psalm shows us David's experience, realizes the cause for it, and provides the solution to it.
What are the main points the reformers were making when the Reformation started 500 years ago?
The background of persecution in the early church in Jerusalem, and how the Gospel continued to spread.
Our outreach efforts should be done all for the purpose of glorifying God's great name.
A look at how David emphasizes the steadfast love and faithfulness of God in this Psalm.
Observations about the Psalms which seem to be boasting about the author's righteousness.
By looking at the humiliation and exaltation of Christ, we can see how to glorify the Father.
Seven characteristics of God's work, which consists of the created world and all His creatures.
Four clarifications to gain a better understanding of forgiveness and how to apply that to our relationships.
Ten factors which must be taken into consideration when praying the imprecatory Psalms.
Introduction to the book of Psalms. Satisfaction in God is sought, found, and maintained.
The similarities and lessons we can learn by comparing the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem and Paul to Rome.
A look at the story of Terah settling in Haran, and how we can identify idols in our lives.
Christmas Eve meditation regarding how the shepherds reacted to the message of the birth of Jesus.
The way Jesus reacted to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, helps us see how we can wait for Jesus in our own lives.
What is the task that Christ assigned to His Church? How is the Church doing in fulfilling the task? How will we know when the task is finished?
Jesus Christ must be the one to occupy the central place, the highest place, the place of honor and control – our heart.
Four important observations and two applications from the end of Paul's 2nd journey and beginning of his 3rd journey.
Two overriding determinations that the early Christians held onto in the midst of turbulent times.
The fact is that the accuracy and trustworthiness of the whole Bible rests on the historicity of Noah's Ark.
Four expectations of the early Christians (and us today) in the midst of turbulent times.
A look at how the Apostle Paul was compelled by the Word of God, and four takeaways for us today.
Moses lays out several steps necessary for teaching God's commandments to our children.
Special Communion service focusing on how the cross of Christ relates to our activities in the temple, courtroom, marketplace, and family.
A further exploration of idolatry and ways in which we can recognize any idolatry that may be in our hearts.
Four truths about God that reveal idolatry to be what it is, ludicrous and rebellious. Also, two ways we can respond to idolatry.
Surprising insight about God and ourselves gleaned from Paul's initial reaction to the city of Athens.
Five key words related to the fall of mankind into sin, and our choice of love or disobedience.
Four characteristics of a disciple of Jesus Christ; and a review of Cedar Crest BFC's Vision 2020.
Four expectations seen in the start of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas that we should carry with us each day.
The peace associated with the birth of Christ refers to our individual "Peace with God" through faith. The universal peace for the whole earth with come after Jesus returns.
Five important Christmas observations from the temptations of Jesus Christ and how He reacted to them.
Four observations which will help us move with Jesus as He accomplishes His will on earth.
A reminder of the big picture of the flow of the book of Acts, and an examination of three characteristics of true Christians.
Because of our union with Christ, we are set free from slavery to sin to live a new life in Christ.
A missionary's look at the difficulties in reaching the Pima and Tepehuan people of Mexico.
Being a loving community committed to sharing the gospel as part of an ongoing way of life.
Paul's escape from Damascus helps demonstrate one of the major themes in the Book of Acts.
A description of the Apostle Paul before and after his conversion, along with three important observations concerning true conversion.
Three questions about the work of God in which parents' and children's relationships with each other are what they ought to be.
As we think about singleness in light of Scripture, we discover fundamental issues that are common to all of us.
Former Marine Wes Bentley talks about his experiences with Far Reaching Ministries in war-torn south Sudan.
Hannah's journey of motherhood teaches much to all of us concerning our various journeys.
Five factors which will contribute to our own boldness when speaking about Jesus Christ to others.
The words of Jesus to the church at Ephesus show commendation, rebuke, and exhortation.
The empty field that Judas bought shows us the greatness of human evil and the persistence of divine love.
Three important statements from Jesus to His disciples, and how they apply to us today.
Three passages of scripture that show us the vital role that the Holy Spirit has in our praying and that teach us to rely on Him.
This lighthearted presentation is filled with comedy, drama, and music, all immersed with history as we reflect on our past during this interactive program.
Two observations which can be true of us as disciples and two lessons on why we sometimes don't fulfill God's will.
Three strong lessons that are essential for us to understand in order to have a global vision.
A detailed look at the sufferings of Jesus Christ and five implications to consider for our lives.
Six exhortations for believers who live in a society which indulges itself in sexual lusts.
Three comparisons between Paul and the false teachers, and how those ideas illuminate essential Christian truths.
A description of four ways to walk with the Spirit of God, along with stories from Pastor Boone's recent trip to Tanzania.
A look at the foundations of how to live as a Christian by both worshipping God and walking in faith.
Four important elements involved in having a spiritual harvest at the end of our lives.
The simplicity of the true way to God, the seriousness of the false way, and the strife between the two.
Ways in which the Old Testament teaches and our experience proves that we are counted as righteous before God through faith in Christ and not our own efforts.
Three reasons why we know that being justified by faith rather than by works does not promote sin.
A look at six aspects of the grace of God as we prepare for communion and the new year.
Four characteristics of a church which we see in the book of Philippians and we dream that our church will be like by 2020.
Looking at John the Baptist and the Old Testament prophecies about the coming of Jesus.
Two strong questions from Hezekiah's life that ask us about consecrating our lives and passing each test we face.
Looking at the life of Jotham points to three realizations that help us eliminate items that need to be removed from our lives.
Several helpful observations from the rise and fall of Uzziah, and the main thrusts of Isaiah's prophecy to Israel at the time.
Four observations about anxiety and peace, along with a practical exercise to overcome worry.
Taking the Great Commission seriously by reaching both the nations and our neighborhoods for Christ.
A look at how this portion of Scripture emphasizes the importance of unity and how to pursue reconciliation when it is needed.
An analysis of Nebuchadnezzar's dream and what it means for the kingdoms of this world and God's eternal kingdom.
Three characteristics of God-honoring efforts to promote the Gospel from Philippians 1:27.
An examination of the details of both our loss and our gain when we become followers of Jesus Christ.
Exploration of the challenge and encouragement of the command to rejoice in the Lord always.
A look at the sacrifices of those in the military and our remembrance of those who gave their all.
Three characteristics of our life in Christ that form the essence of Paul's message in Philippians.
An examination of the two pieces of Paul's amazing declaration that "to live is Christ, and to die is gain".
Four facets of the Gospel from the book of Philippians and the implications to our lives.
A recent trip to visit churches in Africa prompted thoughts about how we can stand fast and persevere in our Christian walk.
Because Jesus fulfilled the will of the Father, we can experience the glorious blessings of the cross.
Two questions about the purpose of Jesus Christ and six challenges that come to us from His five-fold purpose.
We must trust God and humble ourselves before Him in obedience in order to experience His grace.
Five realities about fellowship that can be learned from Paul's letter to Philemon about his former slave Onesimus.
What do we mean by "means of grace" and how is the Word of God central to our experience of them
Three Biblical truths that help explain the origin of evil and suffering in this world.
God's response to Job about the behemoth and leviathan show that God is in control of the supernatural and moral realm, but man is not.
A reflection on Clebe McClary's time in the Marine Corp, his injuries, and his journey to turn towards God.
God has a plan for this world, gave His son to this world, and wants us to live through Him.
Two important realities from the second round of discussions between Job and his friends.
After calculating the costs, you must surrender everything to Christ in order to be His disciple.
God's course of study for believers has a clear objective and a personalized curriculum.
The unseen realm is real, powerful, and pervasive. The truth of Christ's second coming affects every aspect of discipleship.
Discipleship involves our relationships with the world, including the First Commission, the Great Commission, money, and suffering.
True disciples of Jesus Christ are concerned with their relationships with fellow believers and at home.
Understanding Gospel freedom involves looking at our identification with Christ, the filling of the Spirit, the means of grace, and self-discipline.
Understanding Gospel forgiveness involves looking at the sin problem, God's response to it, and our response to it.
The Psalm of David shows us the tumult on Earth and certainty of Heaven, which points to the Son who came at Christmas.
Four commands that Paul gave to Timothy help give us direction for our attitudes and actions.
Four ways in which the Word of God impacts us and two reasons why the Word of God must be preached.
We believe the Bible is the Word of God, because the extraordinary uniqueness and unparalleled reliability of the Bible demands our confidence.
We believe the Bible is the Word of God, because of faith and the Bible's teaching about itself.
The twofold source of our salvation and the three-step process by which we learn salvation.
Remembering September 11, 2001 and realizing that Jesus Christ is our rescuer, helper, and hope for the future.
A look at spiritual fog, how to get out of the fog, and what God uses to help us get out of the fog.
Three prerequisites to know God's will in our lives, so that we can be used for God's glory.
The Apostle Paul gives us examples of how the Christian life can be compared to a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer.
We are to preserve and promote the integrity and accuracy of the message of the Gospel as we pass it down to future generations.
God is adequate to meet our needs, and He provides the strength and grace that can only come from Christ Jesus.
The Apostle Paul shows us the need for refreshment and the qualities of a person who refreshes.
Two difficult realities every Christian will face and the reasons why we can face and conquor these realities.
Three conditions that fear renders in our lives and three ways in which the Holy Spirit can change us.
Wartime remembrances of Robert F. Kauffman, who served in the Army during World War II.
When God reveals Himself, Job has two realizations about God and three responses to God.
A special Communion service looking at Jesus Christ's great exaltation, lowly humiliation, substitutionary atonement, complete submission, and ultimate accomplishment.
You must first realize that you are sick (a sinner) before you are interested in seeing a physician (Jesus).
Love needs to be the motiviator for all we do, as any issue you are struggling with is really a love problem.
An overview of the instructions given by Jesus Christ to the church regarding water baptism and the Lord's Supper.
The Apostle Paul's words of worship near the end of I Timothy highlight many aspects of our great God.
Lessons regarding the grace of God found from looking at the realationship of Hosea and Gomer.
An overview of Old Testament prophecies about the birth of Jesus, and seven questions about how the coming of God's kingdom effects us.
An analysis of how Paul dealt with the issue of slavery, along with our responsibilities and motivations from this passage.
A look at what sin means to God and what it was like for Jesus to be forsaken by God because of our sin.
Reminders about the character, awesomeness, presence, and judgment of God, as well as the example of Christ and the importance of the church.
A look at how we should treat widows, and the responsibility of the church, their families, and the widows themselves.
Two questions about the importance of teaching from the Bible, and what it means to continue on and finish in the faith.
We need to nourish ourselves on the truth of God and discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness.
The Lord's Supper gives us a chance to evaluate sin in our lives by looking backward, inward, and forward.
In order to avoid falling away from the faith, we need proper spiritual nourishment and a discipline towards godliness.
The certainty, cause, creed, and correction of apostasy (a falling away from the faith).
The role, responsibilities, requirements, and reward for deacons, who are ministers of mercy within the church of God
Three dangers we face if we do not follow the Biblical qualifications for Elders, and three strengths we have if we follow the Biblical qualifications for Elders.
Paul outlines three prohibitions for Elders, including not to get drunk, not to be violent, and not to be covetous.
The Bible's teaching that women cannot have authority over men in the church highlights the fact that people have different roles, yet all are equal before God.
A woman has a crucial role in the home that is designed by God and fitted to her nature.
A study of the Biblical aspects of the nature and roles of being men and women, and a look at how following these guidelines will lead to our good and God's glory.
Frank Ginther, a former POW on the U.S.S. Pueblo, reflects on his experiences as a prisoner of war and the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Our words reveal what is already in our hearts, whether it is earthly widsom or wisdom from above.
Four observations about the roles of men and women in light of the fact that sin is now a reality.
Three facets of Easter found in Psalm 16, and three implications of God raising Jesus from the dead.
The Apostle Paul shows us how God's love was demonstrated, our sinful condition was helpless, and Christ's sacrifice was sufficient.
The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday shows us four aspects of the coming of the King.
Every believer must get into the spritual conflict, trusting God and keeping their conscience clear.
The Apostle Paul makes a trustworthy statement, gives an example, and delivers a message about Christ Jesus coming into the world to save sinners.
Four characteristics of the message the Apostles received from Jesus Christ and delivered to us.
Four responsibilites we have in order to be strong and courageous heading into the new year.
The book of Genesis contains the first Messianic prophecy, which reveals six facts about the conflict of Christmas.
Jesus has risen from the dead, which can provide many benefits to us as we identify with His resurrection.
The motivation of our service is to live a life of focused prayer, fervent love, faithful stewardship, and fundamental purpose.
The unstoppable quest in missions is to declare God's glory because He is worthy of praise.
Mark gives us five statements about the crucifixion of Christ that will help us during times of hard obedience and apparent failure.
Barabbas gives us an example of a substitution, where the guilty one is set free and the innocent one is punished. Simon of Cyrene gives us an example of God sovereignly drawing individuals to Himself.
The faithfulness of our Savior is contrasted with the failure of Peter as Jesus is arrested.
Four questions raised by looking at Jesus' distress in the garden of Gethsemane prior to His betrayal.
The story of the woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume shows us six results that come our way as a result of listening to Jesus.
God's work includes our efforts, becomes clear when we follow Him, and is evidenced when we apply His principles.
In the midst of change all around us, we can see from the book of Joshua that four things never change: the Word of God, the power of God, the person of God, and the people of God.
Our satisfaction and contentment should come from Jesus Christ, not our changing circumstances.
The Apostle Paul's testimony demonstrates that whatever you've done, God can transform you into a trophy of God's grace.
The church, the body of Christ, should be characterized by unity, diversity, and harmony.
What is the abomination of desolation, and how can we be sure we are not misled by those claiming to be Christ or His prophets?
Three characteristics of Biblical end-times prophecy and four ways we should respond to it.
Jesus teaches that it is GOD who has joined us together as husband and wife, so man cannot undo that bond. No relationship is irreconcilable with God.
Sincere faith can be seen in the actions of the poor widow and insincere faith can be seen in the actions of the scribes.
David, the soldier-poet, shows us how to take refuge in God when there are dangers around us and it looks like our foundations are crumbling.
How people respond to Jesus reveal four heart attitutudes we should have, including sincerity, hunger, willingness, and worship.
The parable of the wicked vine-growers shows us that Jesus is the Son of God and has all the authority of heaven. We also see that people who reject Jesus will face destruction.
The story of Jesus choosing the donkey for His triumphal entry shows us that Jesus sees us, frees us with the Word of God, and wants to rule our lives.
Some people attempt to keep Jesus securely away from them, but God will destroy our security, so that we deal with the resurrected Christ.
Jesus endured on the cross both physical/outward suffering and spritual/inward suffering, while paying the penalty for our sins.
We worship God together by singing to Him, talking to Him, listening to Him, giving to Him, and obeying Him.