I Will Worship with Others
In John 4:24 we read, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." We want to truly worship God, yet so many times we get caught up in our differences. This week we will consider setting aside our personal preferences to better worship with others.
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- Sep 18, 2016I Will Worship with Others
I Will Worship with OthersIn John 4:24 we read, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." We want to truly worship God, yet so many times we get caught up in our differences. This week we will consider setting aside our personal preferences to better worship with others.
- Sep 11, 2016I Will Move from “I Am” to “I Will.”
I Will Move from “I Am” to “I Will.”This week we begin a new series based on the book, I Will: Nine Traits of the Outwardly Focused Christian, by Thom Rainer. Last year, we looked at Rainer's book, I Am a Church Member. That book challenged us to consider our attitudes when it comes to the local church. This book takes the next step. Once we have our attitudes right, what will it cause us to do in the church?
- Sep 4, 2016The Rich Man and the Beggar
The Rich Man and the BeggarToo late. Those words can be so frustrating. God wants desperately for those words not to apply to our spiritual lives. He warns us again and again to be ready. He tries throughout scripture to bring His people into a closer relationship with Him. In this parable, Jesus tells us what can happen if we ignore that warning. Don't wait; get ready!
- Aug 28, 2016Parable of the Talents
Parable of the TalentsGod entrusts each of us with work to do for His kingdom according to our ability. What are we doing to serve Him?
- Aug 21, 2016Persistence and Perspective
Persistence and PerspectiveIn Luke 18, we find two parables whose main characters are a widow, a tax collector and a Pharisee. These parable serve to remind us not to give up and that God's criteria in seeing the importance of people is very different than our culture's.
- Aug 7, 2016Are You Ready?
Are You Ready?In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus finds several ways to explain the importance of being prepared. We know that He will return, but we do not know when. Are we ready?
- Jul 31, 2016Wise and Foolish Builders
Wise and Foolish BuildersWhen building a house, it is essential to begin with a strong foundation. What is the foundation of our spiritual lives?
- Jul 24, 2016Count the Cost
Count the CostIn the Parable of the Tower, Jesus makes the point that a builder would not begin a tower without first considering the cost. Although there are blessings in following Jesus, it is not always an easy path. What will that commitment cost?
- Jul 10, 2016The Two Sons
The Two SonsAs Christians, we sometimes know the right answers and say the right things. One of the sons in this parable is a lot like that. As Jesus points out, the right answers do not count for much if our actions do not match up.
- Jul 3, 2016The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding BanquetThe king planned an amazing banquet for the wedding of his son. He invited many, but they refused to come. How doe people respond today to the invitation of God? Are we ready?
