The Gifts of the Spirit
Spiritual gifts are concrete expressions of God’s grace, manifested by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, given to each believer in order to strengthen the church and enable us to serve others in love.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
The Fruit of the Spirit
The Spirit is at work in believers to enable them to resist the desires of their fallen nature and to be conformed to Christ.
Galatians 5:13-26
God’s Heart for Crisis Pregnancies
God has a heart of compassion towards crisis pregnancies, both for the unborn child and the woman.
Proverbs 24:11-12
The Spirit and the Church
The Spirit is working to join us to the Church to be the place where God dwells.
Ephesians 2:19-22
The Spirit and the World
The Spirit has been sent to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, so that it may be drawn to Christ.
John 16:5-11
The Spirit and Jesus
The Spirit has been sent by Jesus to testify to Christ, and to enable us to point others to Jesus as well.
John 15:26-27
The Spirit of Creation and Redemption
The Spirit was active in both our creation and redemption, and in His ongoing work in our lives He is restoring God’s original intent for creation and our place within it.
Genesis 1:1-2; Deuteronomy 32:9-12
The Spirit, the Word, and the Means of Grace
God wants to fill His people with His Spirit and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.
Acts 2:42
The Holy Spirit: The Empowering Presence of God
The Holy Spirit is the Empowering Presence of God Himself, sent to grant wisdom, power, gifts, and character from the Holy Trinity to the people of God.
2 Corinthians 13:14
Reaching Future Generations
God calls to us through the law and the Gospel to love Him with our entire being, and to raise future generations to turn to Christ so they can do the same thing.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
What It Means to be a Disciple
A disciple is one who recognizes their sin, receives the forgiveness offered in Christ, and lives a life of worship and service in the context of a local community of believers.
Acts 2:36-47
When Faith Is Tested
We are called to trust God when our faith is tested, even when all seems lost, knowing that He will provide all we need in Christ.
Genesis 22:1-19
Confession is Good for the Soul
The blessing of total forgiveness by God awaits those who confess their sins and turn to Christ in faith.
Psalm 32
God’s Revelation – And Our Response
God has revealed Himself to us through creation and Scripture, and we are called to respond with humble confession, prayer, and faith.
Psalm 19
Series Outline for Philippians – Joy In Every Circumstance
In this series, we work through the entire book of Philippians verse by verse. As we do this, we discover how we can experience joy in every circumstance as we focus on Christ and His Gospel and walk in unity with our brothers and sisters.
Living as a Community of Joy
As we walk in community with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.
Philippians 1:4-6
The Centrality of Christ and His Gospel
The central issue of true life is Christ and His Gospel, which gives us life and should be central in our thought and existence.
Philippians 1:21, 27
A Life of Joyful Contentment
Christ enables us to live a life of joyful contentment, regardless of the circumstances of our present existence.
Philippians 4:10-23
A Godward Life
Rather than facing our circumstances with anxiety, we should draw near to God and live for Him, knowing the God of peace is with us.
Philippians 4:4-9
The Call to Live in Community
Paul urges believers to walk in community so that they can stand for the Gospel in the face of opposition.
Philippians 4:1-3
Our Present Struggle and Our Future Glory
The Christian life is characterized by the pursuit of Christ, the struggle against sin, and the hope of our glorious future in heaven with Christ.
Philippians 3:12-21
Our Confidence in Christ: Holding on to the Gospel
The continental divide of life is where we place our confidence – ourselves and our own righteousness, or Christ and His righteousness.
Philippians 3:1-11
The Power of the Glorious Gospel
We should not be ashamed of the Gospel, for it is God’s power to save those who believe.
Romans 1:16-17
Timothy and Epaphroditus – Christ-like Examples for Us
Timothy and Epaphroditus were Christ-like examples, serving others even at great personal sacrifice and risk.
Philippians 2:19-30
God’s Heart for Children on the Brink
As those who have been cared for and adopted by God, believers are called to display God’s love to children living on the edges of society and the brink of disaster.
James 1:26-27