But God…
The Believer’s testimony is that God mercifully stepped into our dead existence and brought us to life.
Ephesians 2:1-10
We Fail Jesus, Jesus Does Not Fail Us
Jesus does not, will not, fail us, he holds us through all our trials. He pursues us and holds our relationship with him. NOT US! Him!
Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
The Blessing
God calls leaders to bless those under their care, passing on the covenant blessings God has promised to His people.
Numbers 6:22-27
Faith From Seeing Christ
Understanding the first appearance of Christ which has provided our salvation and waiting for His second appearance provides hope and motivation to perform good works.
Titus 2:11-15
Jubilee
Jubilee was a year of freedom of sins forgiven, slaves set free, and restoration of inheritance, and it finds its fulfillment in Jesus.
Leviticus 25:8-12
The First Sign
Jesus is both the real Master of the Banquet and our true bridegroom who comes to pour out his blood so we can enjoy the wedding feast of the lamb and eternal joy with God.
John 2:1-11
Commissioned
All Christians are commissioned by Jesus to be involved in the worldwide mission of evangelism and discipleship.
Matthew 28:18-20
Faith For Tomorrow
Justification by faith today provides hope for tomorrow.
Galatians 2:15-16
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
God Never Abandons His Promises
Take hope! Even through difficult times God never abandons His promises.
Isaiah 44:1 – 5
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
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
True Freedom
True freedom – the ability to live as God created us – is found only in Christ.
John 8:31-36
Applying the Gospel
We must practice the habit of preaching the gospel to ourselves.
1 John 3:1-3
Living Conqueror
Jesus, Who is fully God, has conquered death and hell and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him.
Revelation 1:10-18
Hope: The Product of Faith
If you believe in the completed work of Christ then you must have hope in the work that has been done /is being done/will be done for you.
Romans 4:13-25
Marriage: When Two Become One
God intends marriage to be a lifelong, vital union between a man and a woman, and anything less is a distortion or rejection of God’s will.
Matthew 19:4-6
O Peter of Little Faith
We can have faith in God because God is faithful and has always been there for us and always fulfilled His promises.
Matthew 14:24-31
Water Baptism – The Initial Act of Obedient Faith
Water baptism is the initial act of an obedient faith response to the Gospel, the beginning of a life of obedience to God.
Acts 2:36-41
The Sanctity of Human Life
Humans are uniquely the image of God and therefore all human life is sacred, from conception until natural death.
Genesis 5:1-3
How Long O Lord?
In life’s dark moments we should express our pain to God and remind ourselves of His covenant love until we move from grief and fear to joy and trust.
Psalm 13
The Ministry of Mercy
We are called by God’s Law to show mercy to the poor and vulnerable because they are the image of God, and He promises to bless those who obey this call.
Proverbs 19:17