Living for the Glory of God! This is not just a Sunday Morning, or community group calling
Solomon trains and equips us through an illustration. It is a warning against sexual sin lest we violate God’s good design.
True life does not flow into us from external circumstances; true life flows out of us from the internal fullness of the Holy Spirit given by our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Scripture instructs us to seek wisdom over the world's esteem or the fleeting worth so many pursue.
Through faith in Jesus, we access the blessings of the covenant. Through our relationship with Jesus, we experience the grace of our covenant-keeping God.
Throughout our Proverbs series this summer, we'll learn that the key to wisdom is a right relationship with Jesus.
God is the craftsman at work in us. He is the one in whom we place our trust and direct our prayers. We have hope, knowing that he is also the one who can complete his work and answer our prayers.
Let us marvel at our grace-filled comfort from Jesus. And give ourselves to the work we are commissioned to do.
The darkness of the bad news of our sin only reveals the brilliance of the good news that God is gracious.
Abigail’s story is captured in this one chapter of scripture. In the darkness we walk through in this life, it is a beacon of hope. Shining forth for those who face difficulties and oppression in relationships.
Following the events at Mount Carmel, Elijah gets extremely discouraged, but God graciously renews His servant.
It’s imperative for us to preach the good news of Jesus. Calling those running FROM God back to him for their salvation. It is also correct for us to examine our lives. Asking ourselves the question, “Am I running WITH God?”
od used only one perfect person to accomplish his redemptive purpose. As scripture attests, God uses imperfect people for the rest of his agenda.
Joseph's story reminds us that no matter how confusing life is, we will look back and see how God has used us one day
God’s not done with you. There are times he takes you back to take you forward, and others he delivers—we are not finished yet as his handiwork.
The gospel is not “do more and try harder”; rather the good news calls us to "SEE" & "SURRENDER." That is, see Jesus and surrender to the Spirit.
A basic, biblical approach to evangelism: GIVE PEOPLE JESUS. Don’t give them advice, what’s worked for you, what you heard that one time, that cool quote that’s been making the rounds online… Give. Them. Jesus.
The Spirit of God has been sent from the throne of God to empower the people of God to witness about the Son of God.
The fruit of the spirit is not a checklist to work through. It is the flourishing of a heart set free by the good news of grace.
In Christ, we receive the promise of answered prayers. God is a good Father who desires our persistence and expectation. His promises enable us to treat others as we would want to be treated.
Our prayers should be directed to God our Father, focused on his concerns, and filled with the needs only he can supply.
The gospel of Mark invites us to know true peace with God at Christmas and throughout the year.
We can genuinely rejoice when we focus on Jesus and his good purposes. The world around us isn’t the object of thanks. The God who made it, the Son who laid down his life to redeem it, and the spirit that empowers to restore it are the object of our thanks.
No matter what we're going through, we should always live out our faith in Christ. The best way to do this is to show our hope in Him consistently.
The good news of the gospel is not about what WE DO first. Because of WHAT CHRIST DID FOR US, we willingly submit to HIS LORDSHIP. Our lives display this through obedience to his word alone.
Peter simplifies the pursuits of those who believe in Jesus for salvation. These were never intended to be new pathways to salvation. Jesus is the only way to salvation.
Before we crave or deeply desire spiritual milk, we must taste and see that the Lord is gracious. Tasting precedes craving.
Peter reminds us that personal holiness declares a public gospel and calls us to LIVE LIKE IT.
The gospel makes us glad through purification, our affections and privilages our faith provides.
In his last recorded hymn in the Psalter, David magnifies the greatness and goodness of God. This produces in us God-centered hope, peace, and awe.
God often humbles us with momentary grief so that he might exalt us with eternal gladness.
Paul urges Spirit-led believers to recognize and act on their practical responsibilities
We cannot earn God’s favor, the good news of the gospel is free. Releasing us into our new identity.
As the good news of a savior strikes our lives, We resonate with his love toward others.
Sound doctrine opens the way for our hearts to know the joy and freedom found in Christ Jesus
Repentance that lasts turns TO an ever-faithful, loving one, who will himself sustain us as we look to him.
God delights to bless his children, but he will withhold those blessings, including necessities, to call people out of sin
God has well-worn paths that he delights to walk down and meet his people. It’s on those paths that God pours out grace to his people.
Dear church, we "walk by faith, not by sight" when we believe God's permanent, death-defeating promise. HIs promises define us more than any, or the sum of, our momentary experiences.
God calls for the clarity of order in the church because it bears witness to His Glory.
Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.
Tongues allow us to off-load a weight that we were never meant to carry to the one who ministers perfectly.
The Corinthians misunderstood the power and wisdom of God, the work of the Holy Spirit and what it means to be spiritual. And we can easily misunderstand too.
God’s people pray with earnest humility, confident in the righteous and faithful plans of God.
God reveals his greatness and his coming kingdom so that all will praise and worship him.
Christians are called to imitate Christ's steadfastness as he faced persecution and death for our sakes. We do this by being true to God and his message even in times of difficulty and adversity.
Jesus is the deliverer from idols that cannot deliver. Giving us hope in the one who can see his work through.
Righteousness is by faith, not works. We are saved and credited as righteous by faith only in God’s covenant of grace. The greatest accomplishment in Abram’s life was trusting God!
Genesis 3 provides a dire picture of our reality, in this life and eternally without Christ.
We were created as God’s image-bearers, given both a unique purpose and relationship with the Creator.
Jesus; both transcendent in his Glory, yet immanent in his nearness to us - is our example through selflessly serving, laying down his life - to death - making things right in our relationship with God our Father. May we now, in receiving this free gift of grace in salvation, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, selflessly pursue -lovingly serving- one another today -and everyday- as we live by Christ’s example.
The church demonstrates heartfelt love, diversity, clear teaching, strong partnerships, loudest praises for the work of God.
We do not know what to pray for, We do know all things work together for good for those who love God
Looking ahead to being a transformational church, Serving as part of our church culture & Alive's Summer Camp
The Gospel, as the revelation of righteousness through Christ, is the foundation for our souls, the springboard for our mission and the blueprint for our lives.
Few worthwhile things in life have waited for the perfect conditions; neither should we.
God established a rhythm of 7 days, where six are for work and one is set aside for rest.
Piety that does not produce a passion for God-exalting justice and mercy is worthless. God promises that we will break forth like the dawn if our piety produces a passion for justice and mercy.
Our mission to be a gospel-centered culture of Peacemaking, Reconciliation & Hospitality
Our community groups exist to help us understand God’s Word & pursue His gifts through His strength. This is not for our own benefit, but for His Glory alone. We seek to apply truth to our lives because He reigns over this world and He is coming again.
The gospel of Jesus Christ transforms our relationships with each other, making possible and requiring reconciliation with other Christians