Following Jesus is not a solo pursuit. We need each other—whether we realize it or not. God has purposed to use other people to accomplish our sanctification. One of the clearest statements about this is found in Hebrews 10:24–25 (NIV) - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, … [Read more...]
New Sermon Series: The Priorities of the Church
Every local church is unique. But there are some core disciplines that very mature group of believers should adopt. Join us as we explore these disciplines this September, or catch up with the podcast and video stream. Acts 2:42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. … [Read more...]
Weaponized Sensitivity
It seems that we have gone soft as a culture. Many kids are not disciplined and struggle to come under authority when they encounter real life. When everyone gets a trophy simply for participation, people find it tough to face defeat (consider our most recent presidential election). And people are quickly offended when someone presents an … [Read more...]
New Sermon Series: The Marks of a Healthy Church
Churches come in all shapes and sizes. Some are in rural communities while others are in urban communities. Some are traditional in their programming while others are unconventional. Some are liturgical in their worship while others are unstructured. But what do healthy congregations have in common? What are the basic building blocks of any healthy … [Read more...]
The Importance of Small Groups
We are told that the early church was meeting in the temple courts and also in their homes (Acts 2:42-47). They had large group meetings and small group meetings. And in relation to these small group meetings, we are told that they received their food with glad and generous hearts. Literally they possessed a "singleness of heart" or a "simplicity … [Read more...]