Sexual orientation and sexual identity are prominent issues in today’s culture. We certainly need to be committed to God’s unchanging truth about identity, sexuality and gender design. But we also need to grow in compassion and understanding. We need to speak clearly but we need to speak graciously. Matt & Laurie Krieg are with Hole in My Heart … [Read more...]
Captive to the Word of God
The year was 1521. A young monk named Martin Luther stood before a church council in the German city of Worms. He had written a series of books and articles in which he expressed concern over the corruption of the Roman Church. Of particular concern was the issue of salvation. Luther had taken issue with the church’s practice of selling … [Read more...]
A Step of Faith
We know the story of how God held back the waters of the Jordan River and allowed the Israelites to enter the Promised Land on dry ground. The waters of the Jordan were at flood stage. The people of Canaan thought they were safe behind the impassable boundary of the Jordan River. The Canaanites worshiped Baal – the god of rain and storm. In a … [Read more...]
Follow & Lead, Ephesians 6:1-4
Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 The Parent/Child relationship is a big deal to God! The Children's Role: Follow Children are commanded to obey and honor their parents. The Parents' Role: Lead Parents are commanded to not exasperate their children, but are to create an environment that is conducive to discipleship. Application: Based on what God has … [Read more...]