Call to Hear Revelation 3:7–13 (NKJV) 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no
Open & Shut: The church in Philadelphia
Don’t Be A Jezebel (Rev. 2:18-29)
In her book, The Gospel Comes with a House Key, Rosaria Butterfield tells a story of two church members who had been caught in sexual sin. She also talks about how the church handled it and how the two men
Obstacles and Opportunities
Romans 8:35-39
Life is full of obstacles. Obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. Obstacles can stop us in our tracks and cause us to turn back. Obstacles have a tendency to keep us from experiencing some of the greatest moments in
“And One Last Thing…”
Romans 16:17-20
Unity In Times of DisagreementWow! It has been quite a journey, but today our study of Romans is coming to a close. If I have counted right this is our 79th study in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome.
Christmas: Love Embodied
For the past three weeks we’ve spent our time in worship focusing on the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and tonight we will take a look at “Love.” I was having lunch with a friend following the
The Heart of the Family
Romans 16:1-16
Unity In Times of DisagreementIn a pluralistic society like our own there are many different ideas about Christianity. What is it? I Googled the phrase “What is Christianity?” this past week and here are some of the answers that came
The Three R’s of Building A Strong Church: Reading, Relationships, and Righteousness
Unity In Times of DisagreementSeveral years ago I was getting ready for a meeting when someone in our office came in and said, “Mike, there is a pastor from Texas on the phone who wants to know if he can
The Blessing in the Struggle
Romans 15:20-33
Unity In Times of DisagreementI’ve been thinking about the Apostle Paul’s words written to the church in Rome. I’ve thought about his unparalleled teaching, his deep understanding of the things of God, and his ability to communicate God’s truth to
Set Your Sights
Romans 15:14-21
Unity In Times of DisagreementWe hear a lot of talk today about setting goals. Goals are important, but it is important that we set the right kind of goals and know what it is going to take to realize those
Follow The Leader
Romans 15:7-13
Unity In Times of DisagreementOur study of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome has been an incredible journey for me. I’ve learned so much. I’m in awe of His Sovereign plan to reclaim those that He has knit together
