God’s Final Word: His Son JESUSJesus is God’s prophetic voice. Heb. 1:1-2a, Col. 2:3Jesus is the heir of all things. Heb. 1:2b, Rom. 8:16-17Jesus is the creator of all things. Heb. 1:2c, Col. 1:15Jesus is God’s personified glory. Heb. 1:3a, John 14:9, Exodus 33:20Jesus is God. Heb. 1:3b, 8Jesus sustains the universe by His Word. Heb. 1:3c, Col 1:17Jesus is the only way our sins are forgiven. Heb. ...  Read More

The Dual Commission of the Kingdom:THE ORIGNIAL COMMISSION to rule over the earth and make culture: Genesis 1:28Be Fruitful and increase in number: Have babiesFill the Earth: a call to civilization and culture creation.Subdue the Earth: Make the earth useful for human beings benefit and enjoymentRule: Actively partner with God in taking the world somewhere  THE GREAT COMMISSION to go and make disc...  Read More

Four Buckets of Time: redeeming the time, Eph. 5:15-16WORK: job and professional life 50 hrsROUTINE: sleep, meals, family, chores, exercise 91 hrsVEGETATION: Soc media, YouTube, gaming, TV 24 hrsSHARPENING: Learning, improving, Devo, Church 3 hrsTotal: 168 HoursCharacteristics of Sharpening: Ecclesiastes 10:10You have to stop your normal work to sharpen.Sharpening makes sparks; it can be uncomfort...  Read More

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