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Being a Christian means that we will show hospitality to others, especially believers. It is commanded and it is evidence of our relationship with Jesus. How we treat other believers is how we treat Jesus
Paul tells us that we have been given the mind of Christ in Philippians 2. What does that mean? How can we live it out daily?
Is there some of James and John in us? Are there areas of pride in our life that God wants to remove? We can live the life of a servant by the power of the Holy Spirit as we surrender and submit ourselves to God
What is a steward? What does it mean to manage what we’ve been given well? What are the things we are to manage well?
How can we change our families and churches? It is by making sure to base our life and decisions on the Bible rather than culture
Is the kingdom something we go to when we die or is it something here and now? How can I live a kingdom-focused life?
We all know that we should pray, but how should we pray? How can we glorify God with our prayers?
What does it mean to be a disciple? How do I know if I am a disciple?A disciple of Jesus is:-A born again believer-A student-A servant-A missionary
In a world of constant information flow, it is impossible to remember everything we see, hear, or read. What is the most important to remember?
God promised to provide what His church needed including its leaders. But who should be a deacon? What does a deacon do?
How can we learn to be content when life is coming at us so fast, and the attacks feel relentless?
If you were to build a house, would you only build a foundation? OF course not, you would build on that foundation to create a strong house. That is what God does in growing us as we surrender and submit to Him.
As Christians we are not fighting for victory, we are fighting from victory. It has already been assured by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Why does Paul call it a wrestling match? We need to know not only our opponents, but their tactics as well in order to have victory
What does Paul mean when he says we wrestle against principalities? How is our nation being shaped the same way the Greeks shaped the world in the 300’s B.C.
Knowing we have an enemy is only half the Bible. We need to know his tactics. In this sermon, we see who Satan and the fallen angels are and what they try to do.
We need to realize that there is an unseen war raging around us and in us. However, we can have victory through surrendering in faith to Jesus
The Gospel not only saves us but it changes us, all of us for God’s glory so that we can point others to Jesus
Why did Jesus come to the earth? How should we contemplate the events of that Friday, and how do they give us hope for today and eternity?
David cried out for God to save him, protect him, and watch over him. His basis is trusting in God alone.
What does it mean to be forsaken by God? Is it possible for a Christian to be forsaken today?
What does it mean that Jesus is the cornerstone? How can we know that we have trusted Jesus as our Savior?
We often focus on the cross and the return of Jesus. And while those are important, we must understand that Jesus is still working in our life now.
So often we try to fight in our own strenght, but the battle has already been won. It was won by Jesus on the cross and through the resurrection.
There are two questions that we need to ask. First, who/what is the ultimately authority in my life? Second, who am I worshipping with my life?Jesus is King, we don’t make Him King, It is up to us to surrender and submit to Him in all areas of my life
Does God change His mind? The Bible tells us no He doesn’t. But can we change God’s intended actions as we respond in repentance and obedience?
How should Christians respond when we fail and fall into sin? How does God look at us in those moments?
While Satan tries to accuse Christians when we sin, we can remember the faithfulness of God to His promise to those He has saved
As hard as it is to hear, sometimes God has to bring us the knowledge of our sin so that we will repent.
Does God accept all worship or is there a particular form of worship that God prefers? What about our life, does it matter to God?
Is there a difference between repenting and being sorry? How can we know which we are doing?
If God was to bring us into His courtroom and charge us with unfaithfulness, what would be our response? How can we find help?
Why have we been forgiven? How does God forgiving us impact how we interact with brothers and sisters in Christ?
While many decisions we make are not life altering, our response to the Gospel is life and death.
How can we have joy in the midst of chaos? How are we to react when God interrupts our life?
It is true that we are given the Holy Spirit when we become saved, how can know that we are saved?
Who has the Holy Spirit living inside of them? How can we know that we are a Christian?
The Holy Spirit is the third member of the Trinity. But why don’t we hear much about Him? It is by design, because His purpose is to point people to Jesus.
How does this festival point us to Jesus? How can we live this life in a way that pleases God?
How does Yom Kippur point us to Jesus? What is the difference between the Old Testament priests and sacrifices and what Jesus did for us on the cross?
The fall feasts were all about preparing for the Second Coming. What is our calling as Christians and how can we be used by God to call out to the world?
In the age of the sexual revolution, Christians are confronted with the issue of going to immoral weddings. How should we think about it, and what should drive our decision?
How should Christians think biblically about IVF? How can we honor God and trust Him with our life, even when it is difficult?
Often when we talk about issues of life politics and emotions rule the day. However, the Bible gives us clear instructions on how to protect life and the value of each life.
Is the popular tv ad campaign, He Gets Us, biblical? How can we know? How can we know that we are saved?
In a confused world, the church must speak boldly and courageously the truth of the Gospel
What is one of the most important spiritual disciplines we can have if we want to grow in our faith?
The world will know we belong to God by howe we love each other. Part of loving each other is forgiving, and seeking the good for the body.
Walking by faith is a process. If we are going to grow in our walk, we are going to have to be patient and persevere when life gets difficult
Why do you attend the church that you attend? It is important to pray and seek God’s wisdom on this, because we are created by God and for God
How can we reach the world with the Gospel? Why does it matter that we indoctrinate our children?
What is the highest calling of a Christian? How can we best glorify God wherever we are?
What does it mean to be saved? Is it just believing or is there something more to it? How does repentance factor in?
How should we handle opposition to the Gospel in a way that glorifies God and spreads the Gospel further?
How are we to answer the skeptic of the faith? How can we always be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us?
What is the purpose of the spring feasts? How do they point us to Jesus? How can they help us grow in our walk with Jesus?
What does the Feast of weeks have in common with Pentecost in Acts 2? What does it teach us about living a Christian life?
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for the rest of the world? How can it give hope and assurance to a believer?
What is the purpose of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread? How does it apply to us as Christians today? Are you intentionally pursuing holiness to glorify God?
In a world full of trouble, despair, and difficulty; the resurrection gives us hope now and for all eternity.
Why did Jesus confront the religious leaders in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? How does it show us His sovereignty and His commitment to His purpose?
To get an accurate picture of God, we need to see both sides of the coin. God is both just and gracious.
We know we should pray. But do we make sure that we are praying with the right heart and for the right things?
Is it possible to be a moral person without being Christian? How can we make sure that we aren’t settling for a counterfeit Christianity?
What does it mean to say Jesus is Lord? Is it possible for Jesus to be your Savior, but not your Lord?
Storms are inevitable in life. What can we learn about Jesus in them? How can we learn to glorify God as we go through them?
Why does John not tell us how Nicodemus responds to Jesus? What does it mean to be born again?
What is the purpose of the first miracle of Jesus? What does it teach us about ourselves and what Jesus can do in us?
How can we solve the identity crisis we are experiencing as a nation? How can we know that we are right with God and grow in our relationship with Him?
Did God create the world and then just walk away or does He care about the details in our life?
What is the season of advent about? It is about anticipation. How can we be as prepared for Jesus’ return as we are to celebrate His first coming?
What is the appropriate response to God’s grace? How can we have assurance of our salvation?
When you hear the word, discipline, what come to mind? Why does God discipline His children? How should we look at it?
In this second part of Ezra 7, we will see the final three characteristics of a person that God uses.
How can we know that we are useful in the kingdom of heaven? Which is more important, ability or character?
Jesus told us that we would be opposed, therefore we need to expect it. But He has not left us helpless against it, but has provided everything we need
What is the evidence that we belong to God? If we aren’t growing, can we confidently say that we belong to God?
If God can use a pagan king to set His people free, then there is literally nothing God can’t do. And there is no one that He cannot reach
What is the storyline of the Bible? How does it all fit together? How can we know God and grow spiritually?
How we react to the things of this world will reveal whether or not we love and serve Jesus or the world
There is a war between the seed of the serpent (Satan), and the seed of the woman (Jesus and His children). The system of the world is directly opposed to God, and we must stand against it.
What is Jesus’ message to the church of Laodicea? How can we recognize it in our life and avoid it?
What is God’s call for a woman in the church? How can they help expand the kingdom of God?
With so many different messages being thrown out, what are we to believe? How can we know the truth?
How does God speak today? How can we know that we are hearing from God, and not simply doing what we want to do or think to be right?
We all love to play the blame game. It is always someone else’s fault. However, the Bible says that we are responsible for our actions, words, and thoughts. How can we have hope when our very life condemns us?
The culmination of Revelation is the return of Jesus Christ. A day often spoke of in the Bible. What is the encouragement for the church in this story? What is the warning to the unsaved in it?
While we often get caught up in trying to figure out all the meaning of Revelation, there is a clear message we need to see. God saves sinners and God shepherds His people.
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What will people do when life gets bad? What will people do when they fail to see any hope in their life? How can the church give hope in the midst of great suffering, trials, and tragedy?
What is worship? What should our worship be like in church? How can I live my life as an act of worship?
The book of Revelation shows us a balance between God’s justice and His grace. How do these two work together for God’s glory and our good?
What is the primary message and meaning for the book of Revelation? How can it help us navigate difficult times in our world today?
Why is rest so important for us? Could how we are constantly on the go, never slowing down be contradicting our profession of love for Jesus? How can we rest, physically and spiritually?
How can fear paralyze us and make us ineffective for the kingdom of God? How can God remove our fear and replace it with a greater faith in Him?
Who or what are you living for? Is it worthy losing your life for? Why waste some or all of your life living for something or someone that isn’t worth dying for?
How is stress and worry affecting your life? Is there a better way? What do our priorities reveal about our heart?
Anxiety is a reality for over 40 million people. It affects not only adults, but also teens and children. With something this prevalent, is there any hope? How can the Bible help us with our anxiety?
Can a Christian get depressed? Does it make them less of a Christian? What is our hope and where does our help come from?
What is the importance of studying the Scripture? Is it just about us or is there a larger reason?
Do you remember show and tell in elementary school? What if we as Christians were as excited about evangelism as we were about show and tell as kids? Is sharing the Gospel a big deal for Christians?
How can I intentionally invest my life in preparing for eternity, but also having strength for today?
What are some ways that we miscommunicate with God? How can we have a more intimate prayer life?
Is church really about drawing a crowd and making converts, or are we missing the bigger picture, the higher calling? Is there a difference between making converts and making disciples?
Is theology important? Is it necessary for worship and for living, or is it just something people sit around and argue over? How can I be rooted in Scripture and built up by God to produce fruit?
What does the sanctity of life mean? Is it just about abortion or is it something bigger? How does the Gospel give hope to those who feel helpless and hopeless?
Was the Old Testament Sabbath only about resting one day or was it pointing us to something bigger, eternal?
Is behavior modification really the point of the Christian life, or is there something greater God desires to do?
The greatest present ever given wasn't put under a tree, it was hung on a tree as the gift to save mankind
Our greatest need is not something we can do for ourselves, but God in His grace has provided it through Jesus
How can I know that I am saved? Does God want me to know? What is the relationship between prayer, Bible study, and accountability in the life of a believer?
The biggest problem the Corinthians were facing was a supposed love for God that hadn't changed their life as of yet. Proof that we belong to God is seen in a transformed heart and a changed life. Is there evidence of our salvation? How can the world know that we belong to Christ?
What is the purpose of suffering in the life of a believer? Some lessons can only be taught in the valley.
What can a short letter from Paul to a man named Philemon teach us about forgiveness, confession, and the Gospel?
What is the "who" behind our giving, and the "why?" These are the things which should motivate us to give.
What is the relationship between God's grace and our giving? How can we steward in such a way as to maximize our giving potential to see souls saved?
What does it mean to say "yes" to the Spirit? What would church life and mission trips look like if they were truly Spirit-empowered?
Jesus has called us to make disciples of all nations. How can we do this? Why are the commands to "come out" and "be separate" important?
We have been saved for a purpose. What is God's purpose in saving us? How does He do it?
What does it mean to live by faith? How can having a hope for the future help live in difficult days now?
Paul continues to show how every believer is a minister and a missionary because we have been saved by grace.
Did you know as a Christian you are a minister who is also a missionary? We need to learn to see everyday, ordinary moments, as God-given callings to share the Gospel
How can knowing the victory is certain help us in our evangelism? What is the relationship between our life and our witness?
How can we reach the community around us? How does knowing that victory is certain change our life?
Why is forgiveness so important? How can bitterness and unforgiveness be like a pebble in your shoe?
What does the Bible say about making plans? How does God change our plans in order to transform us?
What does it mean to suffer well? What does it mean to suffer faithfullly? How can we be used to help others who are suffering?
What is the purpose of suffering in the life of a believers? How can God use our suffering to reach people?
What does the story of the woman caught in adultery teach us about grace and the Gospel?
How can we know that we are a disciple of Jesus? How can the world know that we are a disciple of Jesus?
How does Jesus being in control of all things bring peace to a believer's life? How does bad things happen factor in to God being in control?
How does Jesus' example of washing the disciple's feet inform us of how we are to live? What is the significance of the footwashing?
Why is Jesus worthy of our worship? Why did Moses and Elijah appear on the moutain with Jesus?
Is there evidence of the resurrection? How can we overcome our doubts about the Gospel?
It is one thing to know we are to make disciples, it is something different to know how the Bible says we should make them.
What is one step in the discipleship process that could help you grow spiritually, or one step that if it was lacking could hinder your growth?
God wants us to go into a relationship with Him with our eyes wide open, understanding what it means to love Him and obey Him.
God calls us to launch out into the deep where we must depend on Him and trust in Him. As we obey, God uses us in ways that we can never imagine.
In a day and age of apps and instant gratification, being a disciple isn't readily accepted. It is a lifelong process, not a quick fix or a class to attend.
what can Tom Brady and his contracts compared with contracts of newer, younger players teach us about unity in the church, and how to avoid being selfish?
We need to know who our enemy is and what his tactics are so that we can successfully resist him.
What is the relation between what we believe and how we behave? How can knowing doctrine help us maintain unity in the body?
How can our life show that we are one with Jesus? How important is doctrine when it comes to unity?
How does your relationship with God affect your relationship with others? What does conflict with others reveal about your walk with God? What does unity in the church reveal? This is part 1 of a two part message.
We can't put off until tomorrow things that we must do today, or we may not have the opportunity to get things right.
Jesus is proof that God fulfills His promises, made a way for us to have peace with God, and that God loves us.
Guilt often paralyzes our faith and stunts our growth. However, when we remember the promises of God, that we are forgiven, it frees us from our guilt.
With all the talk of which athlete or artist is the greatst of all-time, we study Scripture to see how Jesus is truly the greatest of all time.
The Bible teaches therefore we must proclaim that the Gospel is the only way a person can be saved.
Knowing what to do and not doing it is sinful the book of James tells us. What does this have to do with our evangelism as a Christian?
As Christians, we must realize that we are all preachers sent into a lost world to proclaim the Gospel
If we believe that there is only one way to be saved, then we must be diligent about sharing the Gospel knowing what awaits those who die having rejected Jesus.
What is the mission of the church, and how can the church walking in unity picture the Gospel to the community?
The only way to hit a baseball is to keep your eye on the ball. In the same way, the only way to grow in your faith is to keep your eyes on Jesus.
If we are going to grow in our walk with God we must make intentional choices and be disciplined to not only resist sin, but also choose to pursue God.
How can we redeem our time at work? How can knowing our purpose in life help us to live for Christ?
In light of the fact that God is in control and His plan is to accomplish His will; what is a Christian's proper response?
Misunderstandings contribute to many of our problems personally as well as spiritually. We must be clear on how we are saved so other's will understand.
God took three specific actions to call Israel back to Himsef, and He takes the same actions to call the lost to Himself. We learn those three actions and promise in this section of Haggai
When our priorities are wrong, we become indifferent to the things of God. Spiritual growth comes from obedience to the will of God.
In a world where you can be in a crowd, yet feel all alone; we often wonder, does God care about me? How can Hagar's story in Genesis 16 show us that God cares?
How does a playground slide teach us about God's design for our time and money? What are some things that keep us from living the way God desires for us?
Why is living within our means so important to our relationship with Christ and our Gospel witness to the lost?
As a Christian, what is our calling? What promise did God give to us as we fulfill His calling on our lives?