Nov 8, 2015
Perseverance
By: Brian Lewis
Series: James: Faith at Work
This week we begin a new series on the book of James. Trials come our way frequently. Have you ever taken the time to consider that our attitudes about those trials are under our control? In James 1, we learn that God can use those trials to develop our perseverance.
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- Nov 8, 2015Perseverance
Nov 8, 2015PerseveranceBy: Brian LewisSeries: James: Faith at WorkThis week we begin a new series on the book of James. Trials come our way frequently. Have you ever taken the time to consider that our attitudes about those trials are under our control? In James 1, we learn that God can use those trials to develop our perseverance.
- Nov 1, 2015The Sower
Nov 1, 2015The SowerBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscIn Matthew 13, Jesus tells the story of a farmer sowing some seed. As Christians, our responsibility is to share the good news of Jesus with those we encounter. People will respond in different ways, but we should still continue sowing that seed.
- Oct 25, 2015Do Good
Oct 25, 2015Do GoodBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscAfter learning about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, we see what the fruit is like at work. As we do life together as a church, a big part of our job is to do good.
- Oct 18, 2015Living by the Spirit
Oct 18, 2015Living by the SpiritBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscIn the beginning of Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that we should quit trying to be slaves to things we have been freed from. As he closes the chapter, he shows us what a life led by the Spirit should look like.
- Oct 11, 2015Be Free
Oct 11, 2015Be FreeBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscIn Galatians 5, Paul writes about the freedom we have in Christ. Even though we have been set free, we often return to the things that made us slaves. In the case of the church at Galatia, it was traditions that they tried to bind on each other. What keeps us from truly being free?
- Oct 4, 2015Peace of God
Oct 4, 2015Peace of GodBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscIn difficult times, it is helpful to remember that God is still present and that He offers peace. Today we explore two passages about calming our fears and finding His peace.
- Sep 27, 2015Flying Away
Sep 27, 2015Flying AwayBy: Brian LewisSeries: Life of JesusBetween his resurrection and ascension, Jesus made several appearances to individuals and groups. As we close our series on the life of Jesus this week, we will talk about some of those appearances, the reasons they may have happened and the job he left for us to do.
- Sep 20, 2015Words From the Cross
Sep 20, 2015Words From the CrossBy: Brian LewisSeries: Life of JesusDuring his crucifixion, Jesus makes seven statements that are recorded in the gospels. Each of them tells us something about who he is and what he found to be important.
- Sep 13, 2015Betrayal and Denial
Sep 13, 2015Betrayal and DenialBy: Brian LewisSeries: Life of JesusTwelve apostles would follow Jesus for three years of ministry. Near the end, one would betray him and another would deny him. In those watershed moments, they each had to decide what to do next. The paths Judas and Peter chose could not be more different. In the aftermath of our greatest mistakes, we have the opportunity to choose the direction our stories will turn.
- Sep 6, 2015Where God Lives
Sep 6, 2015Where God LivesBy: Brian LewisSeries: MiscIn the Old Testament, God gave instructions on how to assemble the tabernacle and later on how to build the temple. Those were the places that priests had access to God and could seek forgiveness for the people. In Ephesians 2, Paul explains the much better access we have to God under the new law. We are now citizens of His kingdom, and His Spirit lives within us.