Spirit of Truth VS spirit of falsehood:Truth pivots on the incarnation, Jesus came in the flesh. Deception denies this. 1 John 4:2-3Truth has the Spirit witnessing in us, falsehood speaks from the viewpoint of the world, not the Word. 1 John 4:5-6Authentic love revealed:God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world. 1 John 1:9a NLT (John 1:1, 14; 3:16)What the gift...  Read More

God reveals himself where we are in various ways. Luke 2:8-10The Hope and Peace of the Good News, results in great joy and action! Luke 2:11-16A natural result of salvation is to share it with everyone. Luke 2:17-19However, much of the joy of your salvation will be lived out back in the mundane. Luke 2:20Baptisms:Jacob StollBrent PiesterBilli Ford NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to cel...  Read More

Luke 2:1-20Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Shalom with God. Restoration of Relationship. Romans 5:1Breaking down barriers. Ephesians 2:14Shalom with inside. Confidence in God’s sovereignty. Trust God’s character and promises. Isaiah 26:3Shalom with others. NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy...  Read More

Hope Lost:Man and woman had paradise forever. Gen. 1:28-31When man ate from the tree of knowledge, access to the Tree of Life was lost, and death ruled and HOPE was ultimately lost. Gen. 2:8-9, 16-17, 3:22-24; Ecc. 6:1-2Hope Promised:The Protoevangelium: First Good News! Gen. 3:15Introduction of atonement and sacrifice: Gen. 3:21, Ex. 12:21-23, Lev. 16:14333 prophecies of Jesus Christ; 8 examples:...  Read More

Psalms of AscentDysfunctional FamiliesPsalm 131A Humble Heart (v.1)A Quiet Soul (v.2)A Confident Hope (v.3)Christ Centered Connection:Humility (Philippians 2:5-8)Rest (Matthew 11:28)Hope (Hebrews 6:19-20) NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy, and love, as we anticipate the fulfillment of God’s promises in the coming of Christ.. See you Sunday!THANKS...  Read More

Jesus God’s Son:The Son inherits everything. Hebrews 1:2The Son created everything. Heb. 1:2, John 5:21-23,         Col. 1:16The Son radiates God’s glory, character, and power.     Heb. 1:3The Son is greater than all the angels. Heb. 1:4, 14Jesus the Man:He had to be fully man to be able to die. Heb. 2:9, 14Only by dying could He remove our sins. Heb. 2:17Jesus our High Priest:He is our High Pries...  Read More

Three Views on the Millennium: Premillennialism: Jesus returns before the millennium or Pre-millennium. There will be a literal 1,000-year reign of Jesus on the earth after His return and Satan is bound.Postmillennialism: The world will gradually progress to peace and prosperity when Christian ethics flourish, then Jesus returns after or “post” a symbolic millennium.Amillennialism: There will not ...  Read More

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