LIFE PATH KEYS:Be born again through the true Word, the Good News. James 1:18, 1 Pet. 1:23-25Recognize God’s purpose in problems. James 1:2-4Rejoice in testsBecause it causes your endurance to growThat makes you perfect and complete, needing nothing.Ask for wisdom. James 1:5God gives it generouslyHe won’t find fault with youGet God’s perspective on managing wealth. James 1:9-10If resources are tig...  Read More

Two pictures of the church in Philippians:UNITY FOCUSED: Phil. 1:27-2:2Stand firm in one Spirit.Strive together as one for the faith of the gospel.Be like-minded.Have the same love.Be one in spirit and of one mind.GOSPEL SUBMISSION: In your relationships, have the same mindset as Jesus: Phil. 2:3-11Being God, he did not use that to his advantage.Made himself nothing, taking the role of servant.Bec...  Read More

Acts 2:42-47Membership sightings in the New Testament:The church’s very existence unifies around the message of Savior and Lord.Christians are ordinarily united to individual but interconnected churches.Christians collectively identify themselves as churches.Christians possess a special power and corporate identity when formally assembled.The first step of the Christian life is baptism.Christians ...  Read More

The members of your body are:Connected to your body. 1 Corinthians 12:12Working together for the good of your body. 1 Cor. 12:14-18United as one body. 1 Cor. 12:13, 19-27Basics of Membership:Confess your faith, understanding the Gospel.Repentance: Recognize your sin with a desire to turn and follow Jesus. Mt. 3:2, 4:17Believe: Recognize Jesus and your need for what He has done for you. Mark 1:15, ...  Read More

Ephesians 2:19-21ReMember the highest kingdom authority on earth.Big idea: Just as the Bible establishes the government of your nation as your highest authority on earth when it comes to your citizenship in that nation, so the Bible establishes the local church as your highest authority on earth when it comes to your discipleship to Christ and your citizenship in Christ’s present and promised nati...  Read More

Philippians 4:10-13Clue #1 - Contentment is through Christ.Clue #2 - Self-rule through Christ.Clue #3 - Contentment is learned.Clue #4 - Belief in the midst of abundance.Application:How do you have plenty and contentment in your life?God could replace abundance with suffering.Give thanks for the abundance.Value Christ.Count the abundance as rubbish.Enjoy the gift.How do you go about being in need ...  Read More

How to experience CALM in an anxious world:CELEBRATE God’s goodnessFight for peace. Phil 4:1-3Rejoice in the Lord always. Phil 4:4ASK God for helpRecognize that the Lord is near. Phil 4:5bGive your requests to God. Phil 4:6aLEAVE your concerns with GodContinue to make your specific requests to God. Phil 4:6a AmplifiedTell God what you are thankful for. Phil. 4:6bMEDITATE on good thingsMonitor what...  Read More

Justification: Do not let your past define you.Nothing you’ve done good in the past adds to your standing with God. Watch Legalism! Phil 3:1-7Nothing you’ve done bad in the past takes away from your standing with God. Watch Shame! Phil. 3:8, 13Your righteousness (forgiveness, identity, purpose, immortality) comes 100% from Jesus. Watch Jesus!! Phil. 3:9, Heb. 12:1-3And be found in him, not having ...  Read More

IDENTITY: Because of your . . .Encouragement from belonging to Christ. Phil 2:1Comfort from His love.Fellowship together in the Spirit.Hearts of tenderness and compassion.ACTION: Make my joy (and your joy) complete by . . .Be agreeable. 2:2Love one another. 2:2Work together with one mind and purpose. 2:2Don’t be selfish. 2:3Don’t try to impress others. 2:3Think of others as better than yourself. 2...  Read More

We are SONS in the family, enjoying the FELLOWSHIP of the Gospel. Philippians 1:1-11“I have you in my mind.” Philippians 1:1-6“I have you in my heart.” 1:7-8“I have you in my prayers.” 1:9-11That God’s work will be completed in every believer. 1:6That they would be filled with love. 1:9That they would have discernment and purity. 1:10That they would be filled with the fruit of righteousness and sa...  Read More

Sydell Louisiana Youth Mission Trip:VideoLeaders Testimony: Deric, Kerri, AmandaLearning the American ChurchCuba Mission Trip:VideoTeam Testimonies: Carli, Jaymi, Amanda, Orlando, JoshMessage on Freedom: Galatians 5It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1Global Updates:Hannah Norvel, Middle East...  Read More

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLTWinning Equation: Godly Plans + Hard Work + Constant Learning + Long Time Period = SuccessGodly Plans +Proverbs 16:1-3,9, 19:21, 3:5-6, Mt 6:33Hard Work +Prov. 13:4, 14:4, 23, Gen. 1:28, 2:15, Ecc. 9:10, Prov.12:11, 12:24, 6:10-11Constant Learning +Prov 13:16, 18, 15:22, 16:20, 1:5, 11:14, 12...  Read More