Gluttony
Gluttony is a disordered love that excessively craves food and drink, attempting to fill spiritual hunger with material fare.
John 6:26-29
Greed
Greed is a disordered love that excessively craves created goods and possessions, desiring them more than the Creator Himself.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Wrath
Wrath is a disordered love that desires justice to be enacted in my time, manner, and degree rather than in God’s.
James 1:19-20
Caring Community
We are living stones being built into a spiritual house where we can access God directly, shine light in a dark world, and be empowered to serve and love even in the midst of the world’s rejection thanks to God’s grace.
1 Peter 2:4-10
A Christ-Centered Church
We are seeking to build a church that is centered on the Person and work of Jesus Christ, the Risen, exalted God-Man who has Redeemed us.
1 Peter 2:4-10
A Biblically Based Church
We are seeking to build a church whose life, ministry and mission are built upon the firm foundation of God’s Word, the Bible.
1 Peter 2:4-10
Faith For Tomorrow
Justification by faith today provides hope for tomorrow.
Galatians 2:15-16
The Advent Promise Received (Candlelight Service)
We should receive the salvation offered in Christ with joy and faith, praising God and spreading the good news to others.
Luke 2:1-20
The Advent Promise Fulfilled
In the most unlikely and adverse circumstances, God fulfilled His promise to come redeem and rescue us.
Matthew 1:18-25
Shaping A Contented Soul
We are called to shape our souls by putting away greed, embracing contentment, and finding our deepest joy and satisfaction in God.
Hebrews 13:5-6
Christian Moral Formation
Christian moral formation is the lifelong process of putting off sins, putting on Christlike virtues and being renewed so our thoughts and desires are like Christ.
Ephesians 4:20-24
The Importance of Forgiving One Another
Christians are called to be kind, forgiving one another in the same way God has forgiven us.
Ephesians 4:32
Enjoying God
The fruit of the God-centered Gospel is deep, abiding joy in the lives of believers.
Romans 5:1-5
Soli Deo Gloria – Glory To God Alone
Scripture teaches we are saved on account of God’s grace alone, through the work of Christ alone, which is accessed by faith alone, so that the glory for our salvation might be to God alone.
Romans 3:27-31
Sola Fide – Justified by Faith Alone
The Gospel tells us we are accepted before God because of Christ’s righteousness and atoning work alone, apart from any works or merits of our own, and that His righteousness is received by faith alone, apart from any efforts on our part.
Romans 5:1-2
Solus Christus – Saved By Christ Alone
The exclusivity and sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice is the only ground for our righteousness.
Romans 3:23-26
Sola Gratia – Saved Because of Grace Alone
Sin has corrupted humans so thoroughly that we can only be saved because of grace – God’s undeserved merciful kindness and favor – alone.
Ephesians 2:8-10
Sola Scriptura – The Ultimate Authority of Scripture Alone
Scripture alone is the ultimate source of truth and the final authority for the beliefs and practice of Christians and the Church.
Matthew 15:1-9
Enduring To Victory
Spiritual warfare is a lifelong battle, and we must draw strength from Jesus so that we do not grow weary but endure until final victory.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Being Faithful Stewards
Jesus is our Faithful Steward. We must be like Jesus and remain faithful to the very end in order to receive the good reward.
Matthew 24:45-51
Our Enemies – The World, the Flesh, the Devil
Our enemies in spiritual warfare are Satan, the fallen world, and our sinful nature, and we must resist their attacks and overcome them.
Ephesians 2:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:12
The Power of God in the Obedience of Christians
Our life of humble obedience to God is not a historical accident but a foreordained and sure plan for sanctification that is patterned after Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 2:12–18
The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare
We must learn to use the weapons of God’s Word, prayer, worship, and fellowship to demolish Satan’s strongholds in us and others.
2 Corinthians 10:3-6
The Battleground of Spiritual Warfare: Strongholds
Spiritual strongholds are entrenched habits of thought, emotions, speech, and actions Satan uses to keep us from experiencing freedom in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
Our strategy in spiritual warfare is to draw near to God, be alert for the attacks of Satan, and stand against, resist, and attack his works.
Ephesians 6:10-20; 1 Peter 5:6-9; James 4:7-10