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
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
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
Created to be a Dreamer
We all take actions, pursue relationships, and feel emotions, based on rational beliefs that we have defined within our lives. What is it that informs those definitions? It is the mindsets or dreams that we base our lives upon. How do we respond when those dreams or mindsets appear to be shattered?
John 20:1-10
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
Who’s Your Master
You cannot continue to sin, because of your unity with Christ, which has brought you a new life no longer under the power of sin.
Romans 6:1-14
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
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
A Fruitful Life of Joyful Obedience
Paul calls believers to draw upon God’s strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Philippians 2:12-18 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
A Life That Fulfills God’s Purpose
God calls us to live a life of love and service toward Him and others.
Matthew 22:34-40
A Life for God’s Glory
Our entire lives matter to God and are to be lived in service to Him and with a view toward eternity
1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23-24
A Life Built to Last
Christians are called to build their lives and ministries in such a manner that they will survive the coming judgment and bring eternal rewards.
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Know the Love of Christ
We must come to an understanding of the depth of Christ’s love for us and then we must show that love to the body of Christ, the Church.
Ephesians 3:14-21
How Do We Live and What Do We Know?
I thank God for your faith and your love for each other, and I pray that you know the hope of your calling, the riches of God’s inheritance for you, and the surpassing power of His greatness towards you.
Ephesians 1:15-23
Living in the Shadowlands
Between the day of our redemption and the day we die, we live with one foot in the physical world stained by sin and the other foot in the Heavenly Kingdom that shines with an ever-increasing glory.
1 John 3:1-3
Living by the Spirit in the Now But Not Yet
Believers have been given the Holy Spirit. Who gives us a first taste of the coming age and is a guarantee that all the blessings God has promised will be given to us.
Ephesians 1:14-15
The Integrity of the Wise
The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.
Proverbs 13:6
The Teachable Heart of the Wise
The wise have teachable hearts that hunger for instruction and even correction so that they may become wiser.
Proverbs 13:1
The Heart of the Wise – Shaping Our Souls for Character
The key to a godly character is carefully guarding our hearts because the state of the heart determines character.
Proverbs 4:20-23
Disciples and Grace
The life of discipleship is one of grace from beginning to end.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Disciples and the Local Church
Disciples recognize that God commands them to become active, participating, committed members of a local church.
1 Peter 2:4-5
Disciples and Their Lord
Disciples recognize and embrace the Lordship of Christ, submitting their entire lives to His control
Luke 6:46-49
A Fruitful Life Devoted to Good Works
The Gospel causes us to live productive and fruitful lives, devoted to good works and helping others.
Titus 3:8-15
Good Citizens and Neighbors Through The Gospel
God calls and empowers us through the Gospel to be good citizens and neighbors, and displaying faith through good works.
Titus 3:1-8
Lives Worthy of the Gospel
God calls believers to live lives that agree with the truth of the Gospel and draw others to Christ.
Titus 2:1-10