Have you ever wished you had a system of measurement that you could hold up to your life and use to evaluate your progress and growth as a disciple of Christ? Throughout his first New Testament letter, Peter has been focused on the disciple-making task, and while he’s not given us a clear cut tape […]
Stand Firm in the Faith! ~ 1 Peter 5:8-10 ~ April 24, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
Every year, our kids coordinate with the cousins to prepare a secret Christmas play. They work on songs, dances, plots, and characters for weeks leading up to the family Christmas celebration. Finally, after presents are opened and everyone has eaten their fill, the adults are seated around the living room to watch this secret show
Resurrection of Love ~ 1 John 4:9-10 ~ April 17, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
Many shows, movies, and books have a similar basic plot. Bad actors do something evil or abuse a system for their own nefarious purposes. A good actor is sent in to stop them. But as soon as the bad characters discover what the good guy is up to, they target him to take him out
God has designed the church to function in such a way that those who lead do so by example and with great concern first for the will of the Chief Shepherd, and then for the good of the people in their charge. Those who are to follow, young men especially, are to do so in
Be Humble Towards One Another ~ 1 Peter 5:5-7 ~ April 3, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
As we take the knowledge of Jesus to the homes and families around us, we are not taking a message of lies or condemnation. We are taking a true message that offers supreme hope and gladness – the total package – everything needed to supply eternal life and gladness and a life eternal and free
No Need to Be Ashamed ~ 2 Peter 1:2-4 ~ March 27, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
This is the second message in a series on Jude preached by Jacob Graham, our College and Career Minister. In it, he relates the characteristics of the false teachers Jude exhorts the church to guard against.
Clouds Without Rain ~ Jude 4-16 ~ March 20, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
As Peter comes alongside the elders of the church, he says, “Based on the fact that you are entrusting your soul to the Creator who is faithful to you as you do what is right – on that basis, voluntarily, willingly, gladly, eagerly shepherd the flock of God among you.” The calling of an elder
Elders: Entrusted and Exemplary ~ 1 Peter 5:1-4 ~ March 13, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
From Psalm 67, Drew Underwood delivers the call to desire God’s blessing upon us through our being a blessing to others, both by delivering the gospel to the lost and by serving our brothers and sisters in the faith.
Blessed to Be a Blessing ~ Psalm 67 ~ March 6, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
In a fallen world, it should not be thought unusual that we would be targeted and persecuted for standing for Christ. This is to be expected. When it happens, we are not guaranteed a positive outcome. In God’s perspective, this is his test by which he proves out the genuineness and quality of our faith.
Grace or Bust? ~ 1 Peter 4:12-19 ~ February 27, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
Be selfish. This is the world’s answer – the flesh’s answer, even – to how you can find personal happiness. Look out for your own needs and interests, because if you don’t, no one else will. Pursue what you want in life, provide for your own satisfaction. Do what you want to do. Then you’ll
Gifts for Our Good and His Glory ~ 1 Peter 4:10-11 ~ February 20, 2022 Live Stream Read More »
