Why Church? I am going to attempt to offer a simple and clear answer to this question. As such it will lack MUCH in terms proofs, since that would immediately and greatly lengthen the article. So I will just say now that for a more in-depth answer, I have a separate article which I link to at the end of this one. As a Pastor, I’m certain I’ve heard virtually every objection to church attendance in the book. The following three however, are the ones I heard he most often. “I don’t need a church to meet with God, I […]
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The Kinsman Redeemer
Podcast: Download (54.9MB)Subscribe: Spotify | RSS Wednesday 08/07/19 Series: Thru the Bible Message – The Kinsman Redeemer – Deut. 25-26 Click HERE for Video Deut. 25:1-19, Punishment for crimes “(1) If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court, and the judges will hear their case. They will clear the innocent and condemn the guilty. (2) If the guilty party deserves to be flogged, the judge will make him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes appropriate for his crime. (3) He may be flogged with 40 lashes, but no […]
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To the Colossians – Christ in you!
Podcast: Download (188.7MB)Subscribe: Spotify | RSS Sunday 09/09/18 Series: For edification Message – To the Colossians – Christ in you! Click HERE for Video To the Colossians…Christ in you! The letter begins with a salutation Paul seemed to reserve for churches who met certain criteria. While it is not as obvious in other places, Paul seems to associate the ability for Christians to acquire and understand God’s will and wisdom with the genuineness of their faith in Christ AND their active love for all the saints. This is clearly stated both here and in Ephesians, though […]
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Being Filled with the Spirit Pt. 4
Podcast: Download (172.1MB)Subscribe: Spotify | RSS Sunday 09/02/18 Series: For edification Message – Being Filled with the Spirit Pt. 4 Click HERE for Video Being Filled with the Spirit Things we’ve learned about ‘Being Filled with the Spirit’ Being Filled is to be influence and under the control of the Holy Spirit (led by Him, guided by Him, driven and motivated by Him) Being Filled leads us to “Speak HIS WORDS” Being Filled causes us to feel what He feels and respond as he responds. Baby leaped Elizabeth rejoiced Your loved one hurts you, your heart wells […]
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Spirit Filled words both Wound & Heal
Podcast: Download (163.8MB)Subscribe: Spotify | RSS Sunday 08/26/18 Series: For edification Message – Spirit Filled words both Wound & Heal Click HERE for Video Spirit Filled words both Wound & Heal Every so often I like to take us back to remind us of our focus… Since the beginning of the year our focus has been growth in maturity and going beyond ourselves through edification and the expression of the gifts. This purpose and goal has led us to these topics which work in us towards maturity, being good-stewards, edifying our brethren and doing the work […]
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