Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
The consummation of our salvation will happen at the return of Christ, when our bodies will be raised from the grave and transformed to be like Jesus’ body, and all of creation will be renewed. At that point, we and all of the renewed creation will experience the glorious freedom of full redemption and will radiate the glory of God.
Romans 8:18-25
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
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
Christians should expect to be ostracized and persecuted by the world for our faith.
2 Timothy 3:10-13
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
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.
Relationships die from neglect if we do not realize their importance and work through relationslips to keep them healthy.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
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
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
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
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
The ultimate display of God’s power is the resurrection of Christ, who has conquered death and rules over all to fulfill God’s purposes for us.
Ephesians 1:19-23
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.
Israel rejected the LORD as their King, preferring to led by a human king to be like the nations around them.
1 Samuel 8
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Jesus commands everyone who has believed in Him to be water baptized as part of being a disciple of Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20
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
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.
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
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