The True Nature of Freedom
Christ came to give us true freedom, the ability to be who we were created to be – the image of God, serving others in love.
Galatians 5:13-15
Justification By Faith Alone
God declares us to be righteous, not because of our works, but because of the work of Christ on our behalf, which we receive through faith alone.
Galatians 2:15-16
The Normal Christian Life
Christians should expect to be ostracized and persecuted by the world for our faith.
2 Timothy 3:10-13
The Trinity
The Trinity, One God in three distinct Persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – is the foundation of the Christian faith and life.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Good Work! You’re Living the Spiritual Life
Christian behavior must be grounded in the basic truth of the Gospel.
Titus 3:1-8
Grace Based Initiative
As we have been blessed with God’s grace through Jesus Christ, the gift of the Holy Spirit allows us to respond with grace to others in our relationships. God’s command to us for others is clear: Love others as He loves us.
1 John 4:7-11; 19-21
Series Outline for Relationslips
This brief series takes a look at the slippery spots in relationships where they can be damaged if not navigated correctly. It helps people to identify and avoid these potential slips, and then regain a foothold when the relationship has slipped.
Slip Sliding Away
Relationships die from neglect if we do not realize their importance and work through relationslips to keep them healthy.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Slipping Over The Line
Relationships are ruptured when we sin against one another, but as those forgiven all of our sins through Christ, we must forgive one another so that the relationship can be restored.
Colossians 3:13
Slipping Into Something More Comfortable
Longing for acceptance we have fallen captive to shame and fear – which condemns us to relationships of isolation and apathy. Now our rescue can only be found in perfect integrity.
Genesis 3:11
Slip of the Tongue
Relationships can be strengthened or damaged by words – which are the overflow of the heart – and repairing them requires confession and repentance in word and deed.
Proverbs 12:18
Manipulationslips
Relationships are damaged when we act out of the improper motivation to manipulate others to meet our needs but are repaired when we follow Christ and let our actions be driven by the motivation to minister to the deepest needs of the other person.
Philippians 2:3-11
Series Outline for Game of Thrones
This multi-part series looks at the kings of Israel. In this first part, we focus on the rule of the judges prior to the rise of King Saul. We learn in this series that the Game of Thrones exists in our own heart as we try to rule over our own lives.
A King for Israel
Israel rejected the LORD as their King, preferring to led by a human king to be like the nations around them.
1 Samuel 8
The LORD Reigns
Our God reigns over all things, and this calls for a response of repentance, worship, and remembrance of God’s work in our behalf.
1 Samuel 5-7
Ichabod – The Glory Is Gone
People often superstitiously believe that they can guarantee God’s favor and protection through external rituals, but His favor is only received through genuine faith.
1 Samuel 4
The Word and the Prophet
An absence of God’s Word is a great curse, but God is faithful to raise up true prophets to speak forth His word.
1 Samuel 3
Another Link In the Chain
The church, strengthened by the grace of God, must make sure to pass the faith on from generation to generation.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
Holy People and Unholy Priests
The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.
1 Samuel 2 (1 Samuel 2:11-18)
When Anarchy Reigned
The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.
Judges 21:25
Baptism
Jesus commands everyone who has believed in Him to be water baptized as part of being a disciple of Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20
Love and Respect
Marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church, and therefore must be centered on Him, and built on love and respect.
Ephesians 5:31-33
Series Outline for The Lord’s Prayer
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus gave us not only a prayer to recite, but a pattern for our own prayers. This simple prayer shows us the proper focus and themes that should fill our prayers and the concerns that should shape our lives as His followers.
Praying For Our Deliverance
Christians pray to God to be protected from Satan and his temptations, humbly recognizing our need for God and His grace to sustain us.
Matthew 6:13
Praying For Our Forgiveness
Christians pray to God for the forgiveness of our many sins, knowing that asking for forgiveness requires that we extend it to others ourselves.
Matthew 6:9-13