We’ve all heard the expression “that church is dead!” Often this terminology is applied to churches that have no new converts joining them, the church is aging, the people are living in the past reflecting on their fond memories of their once thriving church. Jesus says the church at Sardis
Continue readingIn today’s culture Christians are often branded as intolerant narrow-minded people. It is thought that one of the characteristics of a progressive society is toleration. Christians can respect people that see things differently than we do, whatever the subject matter may be, and be tolerant with them. However, in the
Continue readingNot much is known about the founding of the church at Smyrna, but it is well documented that the believers lived in a hostile environment enduring much persecution. In the West, it is difficult for us to understand what it must have been like to live under such hostility because
Continue readingThere was a time when the church at Ephesus was thriving and healthy. However, over time the church became spiritually anemic and was in bad shape. What happened to this once vibrant church that caused them to be in critical condition such that their hearts were without love? This teaching
Continue readingOne critical aspect of Jesus’ ministry was raising up leaders to do the work of spreading the Jesus story. The gospels reveal how Jesus trained 12 men and later designated them apostles. They would be the ones who would carry on the work of telling the Jesus story after the
Continue readingJesus had a dynamic three-year ministry that caught the attention of the masses. What were the essentials of his ministry? What motivated Jesus to work so hard in ministry? To what degree should the ministry of the modern-day church resemble Jesus’ ministry? This teaching will answer these questions and more.
Continue readingWe will go through many shoes, socks, t-shirts, and jeans during our life, but we only have one body. We need to take care of ourselves and be good stewards of the body God gave us. Today’s message will give us insights into how we can do that.
Continue readingWe steward things that are valuable. Relationships are valuable because the God we worship is a relational being who values relationships. The story of the Bible is the story of God stewarding his relationship with his human creatures.
Continue readingOur culture has become more aware of the importance of mental health. It’s common these days to hear high profile people talk openly about their struggles with mental health, whether it’s anxiety, depression, an addiction, an eating disorder, and so forth. Our mental health is so important to realizing the
Continue readingCelebrating our nation’s independence should cause us to reflect on our historical roots. What role did God play in the founding of our nation? How did the preachers of various churches influence the founders to split with Great Britain? This sermon will answer those questions and more.
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