The Call of Isaiah – Part 1 – His Vision
Isaiah was given a revelation of God’s glory and holiness, which revealed his own weakness and sin, and then he received atonement from God.
Isaiah 6:1-7
Isaiah – The Man, His Times, and His Ministry
Isaiah was a man called by God to apply God’s Word to the turbulent times in which he lived, and to call God’s people to behold God and live with hope in the midst of uncertain and difficult days.
Isaiah 1:1
The Good News of Holy Week
Christ’s actions during Holy Week – His death, burial, and bodily resurrection, bring salvation to all who truly believe.
1 Corinthians 15:1-5
The Call and Promise of Church Leadership
God calls leaders to a godly life and faithfulness to Scripture, and promises a fruitful ministry if they do this. This special teaching was done as part of Garey Walker’s ordination service.
1 Timothy 4:15-16
Series Outline on “The Holy Spirit”
This lengthy series took an in-depth look at the Person and work of the Holy Spirit – God’s Empowering Presence. This includes topics such as the relationship between the Spirit and the Church, the Spirit and the world, the Spirit, the Word and the means of grace, and also controversial topics such as the Baptism of the Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, an extended look at tongues and prophecy, and the question of God’s will and being led by the Spirit.
Question and Answer Session on the Holy Spirit
This is a question and answers session on the series The Holy Spirit – God’s Empowering Presence. A variety of questions on topics such as guidance, unusual manifestations, and spiritual gifts were discussed.
A Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community
As the people of God, we are to be a biblically based, Christ-centered, caring community.
1 Peter 2:4-10
The Gift of Prophecy
God gives His people the gift of prophecy, the ability to give a spontaneous word from God, which can edify, exhort, and comfort believers, and convict unbelievers.
1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 29-33
The Gift of Tongues for Public Use
When spoken for others to hear in public worship, tongues must be interpreted so that others may benefit from the prayer, blessing, and praise to God.
1 Corinthians 14:1-5; 26-28
The Gift of Tongues for Private Prayer
The main use of the gift of tongues is for private worship and prayer, and as we use this gift we are built up in our faith so that we can serve God and others.
1 Corinthians 14:13-19
What is the Gift of Tongues?
The gift of tongues is the enablement of believers by the Holy Spirit to speak in a language they have not learned & do not understand.
1 Corinthians 14:13-19
The Thief and the Good Shepherd – The Struggle Between Islam and Christ
Jesus is the True Shepherd Who brings abundant life, and He calls us to reach out to those trapped and oppressed by the thief.
John 10:10
Fighting the Battle
If we are to be successful in this battle that we have been called to fight, we need to know the tools that God has given us to fight the battle, and we need to know how to use those tools in the midst of the battle.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Discerning the Battle Lines
We must be able to discern where the battle lines have been drawn if we have any chance of even entering into the battle.
1 Peter 5:8
Transformed by the Holy Spirit
Christians live in the New Covenant and are being progressively transformed by the Spirit into the image of God as we consistently behold His glory.
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Led by the Spirit
The Holy Spirit leads God’s children by revealing God’s will in Scripture, enabling us to understand, giving us a desire to follow, and empowering us to obey.
Romans 8:12-17
The Way of Wisdom: Making Decisions in God’s Will
We are called to make decisions based on wisdom, which obeys God’s revealed will in Scripture and applies the principles of God’s Word to all of life.
Ephesians 5:15-18
What is God’s Will for My Life?
God’s will for my life is not an obscure set of choices that I must divine using various methods, but His revealed plan & commands as found in the Scripture.
Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:15-21
The Two Aspects of God’s Will
God’s will refers to both His secret plan to work everything in conformity with His purposes and His revealed commands for how we are to live.
Deuteronomy 29:29
Love One Another
Our love for one another shows the world that we are disciples of Jesus Christ.
John 13:31-35
A Christmas Celebration
Let us celebrate the first Advent of Jesus Christ as we anxiously await the celebration of His second Advent.
Luke 2:8-20
Filled With the Holy Spirit
Christians are called to be constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, living lives under His control.
Ephesians 5:15-21
Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit a “Second Blessing”?
The baptism in the Holy Spirit, while theologically distinct from regeneration and justification, occurs at the same time — when we become believers in Christ.
Acts 1:8; 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 12:13
Guarded by Our Covenant God
God has promised to watch over, protect, and keep His covenant people during the good and bad times of life.
Psalm 121
What Happens When We Are Baptized in the Holy Spirit?
When we were baptized in the Holy Spirit, we were initiated into the New Covenant, placed into the Church, given spiritual gifts, and empowered to be Christ’s witnesses.
Acts 1:4-5