Stepping out in faith…
Paul writes to Titus sharing a vision for how believers should live in light of God’s transformative grace. We have something the world doesn’t have - love, mercy, and grace - and we should give it to those who don’t have it. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient …
Yes, everyone has their own opinion about what a church needs, but is it biblical? Last week we looked at Titus 1:1-4 and learned that Paul wrote this letter to Titus to encourage him in the task they shared in building up the church. Paul had been commanded by God to preach the gospel to …
We all have to grow up some time, right? Well, at least that's the hope. In this message, Paul writes to Titus, a pastor serving in Crete. He advises Titus on what to teach the churches. The letter is written to Titus, but it also serves as instructions to the churches and leaders of today. …
The sermon series we are in right now focuses on leadership and there’s no better place to start than the Israelites crossing the desert headed to the promised land. Read Numbers 13-14 to get the most out of this blog post. As we step into the lesson, we see that the Israelites have been grumbling …
It’s not enough to say that we have a relationship with God. It’s not enough to say we believe in a higher power. We can’t say I’ll follow God, if… We can’t put God in a box. 1So the men of Kiriath Jearim came and took up the ark of the Lord. They took it …
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There are times during a sermon that I am overcome with emotion because I can relate to whatever it is the pastor is preaching about. I’m sure that most of us have similar experiences. Who couldn’t relate to going through the valleys and mountain tops of life. We continue with the message brought to Joseph …
Joseph and Mary went through hard times while she was with child. They had to go to the homeland of Joseph because of the census required. They were on a long journey on a path they weren’t anticipating. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call …
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In this sermon, our pastor was looking at the verses through the eyes of Joseph. The virgin, the woman that Joseph loved and wanted to marry. To hear the news that Mary was with child and it wasn’t his, had to be devastating. The fact that the child belonged to the Holy Spirit wouldn’t have …
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I’m sure there will be opinions all over the place on this question, but let’s keep it civil. In recent times it almost seems that people associate the term “Christian” in a negative connotation. Why is that? I think it’s because so many “Christians” are very judgmental. They may think someone doesn’t look the part. …
Listen to this podcast on our responsibilities of furthering the Gospel. So, how do we stay on our mission to further the Kingdom? That is the directive we’ve been given. Paul gives the instructions to the Colossians. 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a …
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