1 Samuel 18-20

We are Called to ‘Soul-Level Relationships’, Which Center our Friendships Around God’s Love in Christ, and Seek to Reflect that Love to Others

Today’s service is a “Sermon in Action”: 2 Baby Dedications, 2 Baptisms, 2 Graduates Sent into the world as “salt and light”, and 2 Missionaries sent to the ends of the earth.

Book of Esther

An Amazing Real-Life Fairy Tale of the Orphan Girl Who Married a King, Saved Her People, and Became the Mother of Israel

Titus

Godliness is for Every Believer! And…, It is Not Rocket Science. It is Simple. But, it is also, …Supernatural.

Acts 6, 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1

There is a Specific Role for ‘Deacons’ in The Church BUT at the same time, We are All Called to be ‘Deacons’ (aka, ‘Servants’)

1 Tim. 3; Titus 1

We Grow in Godliness When We Allow God to Work on Areas that are Most Private to Us—Starting at Home!

1 Tim. 3; Titus 1

We Grow in Godliness When We Allow God to Work in Areas that are Often More Obvious to Others than They are to Ourselves!

1 Corinthians 15; Romans 6-8

When defending the resurrection, it is not enough to just know it internally; but when living the resurrected life, it is not enough to just know it externally! You've got to have both!

Mark 11:1-11

Only a Humble, Righteous King riding on a donkey would be willing to become a Humble, Righteous King hanging on a Cross.

1 Timothy 3; Titus 1

Because it is Essential for the Church to Have Good Leaders, it is Essential that they be Godly Leaders.

1Timothy 3; Titus 1

Because it is Essential for the Church to Have Good Leaders, it is Essential that they  be Godly Leaders.

1 Tim. 2:8-15

Godly Women Have Incredible, Unique Gifts to Help Lead the Flock Under the Headship of the Church.

Elders Are Not Just a Bunch of 'Grumpy Old Men' Out To Ruin Everyone's Fun. Instead They are Called to Be Godly Men Who Shepherd and Provide Oversight for the Family of God.

God's Family Needs Godly Servant-Leaders, Who Follow Christ and Lead Others by Example

1 Kings 17:1-24

Where God Guides He Provides

Because of the Power in the Gospel and the Power of the Holy Spirit, Communicating the Gospel has the Power to Bring About Total Life-Change!

1 Cor. 15:1-11

The Same Grace  that Accepts Us as We Are, Changes Us into Someone Grace Can Now Work Through to Help Change Others!

Rom. 5:1; 8:1; 8:31-39; Philippians 3:7-14.

When we are ‘in Christ’, God Cannot Love us Anymore than He Already Does, but When We are ‘in Christ’, God Also Wants us to Press On Toward the Goal for the Prize.

Luke 1:26-38

Mary’s Journey  of Faith From Birthing Her Son to Worshiping Her Son Provides the Model for Our Own Journey of Faith.

Matthew 2

These Mysterious Wise Men are the First Gentile Worshipers of Jesus, Fulfilling Ancient Prophecies and Previewing the Future When All Tribes and Nations Worship the King of Kings!

Matthew 1,2

Unsung Heroes Often Sing the Loudest Songs of Praise to the Ultimate Hero

God writes the best stories. And like any good author, He chooses His characters carefully and specifically. So why would He choose shepherds to be the first witnesses of the amazing story of the Incarnation? It’s because of Who They Represent, How They Respond, and Who They Reflect.

1 Samuel 18

David and King Saul: Deep Insecurities Can Lead to Intense Fears, Which, in turn,  Lead to Bitter Jealousy, Which  Explodes in Irrational Anger and Destroys the Best of Relationships.

1 Samuel 17

Trusting in the Flesh Ends in Fleeing Like a Coward, but Trusting Through Faith Ends in Running with Courage!