Actions evidence convictions . . . so what do your actions indicate? As we step from the Christmas season into a new year, we begin to pivot from the “manger” to effective ministry.
Come Together
This week marks the beginning of a journey into the topic of RECONCILIATION. We’ll primarily launch from the book of Philemon. And beware . . . there are few topics more needed today, but it asks a lot of us.
Hexidecimal Contributions to Reconciliation
What do hexidecimal, the Bible, worldviews, and reconciliation have in common? Well you’ll just have to listen and learn.
Behaviours that Evidence Transformation
The whole title is “Behaviours that Evidence Transformation and Enjoin the Work of Reconciliation”. We all need to be able to get practical, both with our faith and with reconciliation.
It Takes A Team
In part 2 of evidencing transformation and working for reconciliation, we explore the importance of TEAM. This is more than just cooperation, there’s a beautiful, radical nature of collectively being used by God to change the world.
Building Bridges for Godly Challenges – Part 1
How do you build bridges to help friends reconcile?
Building Bridges for Godly Challenges – Part 2
How do you challenge friends to act godly?
Examining the Urgency of Paul’s Letter to Philemon
This Sunday, we look again to the book of Philemon and the urgency of Paul’s letter to Philemon. We look further into living with urgency in our life following Jesus and the implications if we fail to do that.
Jesus: The Final Word on Reconciliation
As we wrap up our sermon series on Philemon and the broader topic of reconciliation, We sink our teeth into: 1) Jesus, the Word, the Message, the Articulation of Reconciliation 2) Jesus, the Word in Action, Reconciling, bringing Peace 3) Jesus, the Beginning and End, the Reconciler
Covenanting Week 2021 – Of Boats & Barnacles
Believe it or not, our content this week is articulated straight from “boats.net”, thought the relevance and application blossoms with Scriptural authority. First Peter provides the foundation; Holy Spirit, provide illumination.
Racing for Rest – Barnacles
The season of COVID has left most people feeling worn out and wondering why “everything seems so difficult.” This week we look at six categories of reasons why we’ve lost capacity and lost steam. Lord, give us rest, renewal, and a fresh commission.
Racing for Rest – Sabbath: Do you want to be well?
One of the most tender questions from Jesus: “Do you want to be well?” Listen closely to Jesus and consider what shackles you (your family) and keeps you from entering the rest of God?
Racing for Rest – Worship
Worship is more than music. This week we explore our need to respond to God in the midst of “tarrying”, “transforming”, “travailing”, and “testifying.”
The Only Hope . . . In Action
The question of whether to believe in the resurrection of Jesus is the biggest question you’ll ever consider! As we begin a study of the Book of Acts, we begin by clarifying “what is Christianity?”, and then here we go . . .
Our Need for Promise & Power
The language around being baptized with the Holy Spirit is mystic and confusing for many. This week, we explore some facets of Jesus’ promise for heavenly power.
“Tally Ho The Fox”
Making disciples continues to be one of the biggest areas of omission in obedience to Jesus among His followers. Jesus has given us so much to help in this regard! Let us tell you about it.
Raising Our Sails for God’s Wind
Has a year of COVID-19 desert-walking lead you to any sorrow or scatteredness? If so, join us this morning as we explore God’s wind, and why we must raise our sails!
Building Bridges Between Strangers
When you struggle to share your life with someone who is very different from you, remember that God steps into people’s experiences (and even people!) building bridges. This morning we explore how you too can too!
Questions, New Wine, and the Times
What situation or issue has you keeping God “at arms length?” Will you shift your “This can’t be.” to “How can this be?” or better yet, “What does this mean for me?”
Whom You Crucified: Christ Uncorrupted, Christ Incorruptible
Today we looked at the second portion of Peter’s sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:22-36). We saw that the coming of the Holy Spirit was instrumental in emboldening the Church to preach the Gospel and exalt Christ. And we answered two key questions: ‘Who Crucified Jesus?’ and ‘Why couldn’t death hold Jesus?
“What shall we do?”
Words hold so much power. Words in the “hands” of the Holy Spirit . . .
Fellowship & Fear
Believers as gardens? Togetherness as paramount? Fear as glue? Listen in for some surprising encouragement from the dynamics of the early church.
God’s Healing Work: Jesus vs. People Power & Piety
Most of us enjoy feeling in control, but realize that we don’t control much. In fact, we often feel crippled emotionally, physically, intellectually, or spiritually. In Acts 3, we see how Jesus is in control and uses that to bring profound healing to a struggling life.
Perfect Follow-Through
“Times of refreshing” . . . this is part of the promise of the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Let God lead you into a place of belief and refreshment instead of unbelief and dismissal of His special Work.
Unpacking Unbelief
In dismissing Christianity, one must dismiss an avalanche of people, evidence, and good that has been the single most important affect on darkness and brokenness throughout history. Don’t miss Jesus; salvation is found in none other.
Appealing to Authority: to whom will you listen?
We live in a time where it is particularly dangerous to “give ear” to just anyone claiming to be an authority. Politicians, religious leaders, entertainment personalities, and more all seem to let us down. How do we process this and where do we get a sense of truth?
How Do You Respond to Life in Crisis
When facing crises, the students of Jesus formed a crisis community and used the Bible to respond with bold faith. They shared the experience they had with Jesus, and prayed that God would use miracles to confirm their testimony.