Feb 19, 2023
Planning to Participate
Series: Romans
In Romans 15:22-29, Paul takes a few verses to outline his travel plans for his readers (Jerusalem, Rome, and finally Spain). These verses also suggest 6 principles we should remember when making our plans: 1) Sometimes Our Plans Don’t Pan Out; 2) Sometimes God Moves Our Ministry; 3) Hold Your Personal Plans in an Open Hand; 4) Seek to Minister to Both Material & Spiritual Needs; 5) Follow Through on What You Said You’d Do; 6) God’s Plans Always Come to Pass.
God’s purposes prevail, even when our plans fail.
Romans 15:22-29
Feb. 19, 2023
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- Feb 19, 2023Planning to Participate
Feb 19, 2023Planning to ParticipateSeries: RomansIn Romans 15:22-29, Paul takes a few verses to outline his travel plans for his readers (Jerusalem, Rome, and finally Spain). These verses also suggest 6 principles we should remember when making our plans: 1) Sometimes Our Plans Don’t Pan Out; 2) Sometimes God Moves Our Ministry; 3) Hold Your Personal Plans in an Open Hand; 4) Seek to Minister to Both Material & Spiritual Needs; 5) Follow Through on What You Said You’d Do; 6) God’s Plans Always Come to Pass.God’s purposes prevail, even when our plans fail.Romans 15:22-29Feb. 19, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 12, 2023Ministry Motivation
Feb 12, 2023Ministry MotivationSeries: RomansWe generally have a reason for doing the things we do, maybe even multiple reasons. We go to work to earn money to support ourselves, and hopefully because we enjoy what we do. Maybe you exercise to keep fit, and perhaps because you like the activity itself.What about in terms of ministry? What is it that encourages us to serve God with the gifts and abilities He’s given us? In Romans 15 Paul describes his ministry, and in doing so, provides us with some universal ministry motivations.These are the things we need to remember as serve the Lord: 1) God is the one who equips us for ministry; 2) Our ministry should result in praise & worship of God; 3) Our ministry is empowered by Christ; 4) We need to aspire to accomplish all that God calls us to do.Humbly give God the glory for His gracious ministry in and through you.Romans 15:14-21Feb. 12, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 5, 2023Transitions: Really Do I Have to Go Through This, Lord?
Feb 5, 2023Transitions: Really Do I Have to Go Through This, Lord?Series: MissionsJoin us as we hear from Jerry & Lynda Neuman, missionaries to Brazil. They will be sharing an update on their ministry and speaking from the book of Joshua, looking at transitions in his life.JoshuaFeb. 5, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 29, 2023It’s Not All About You
Jan 29, 2023It’s Not All About YouSeries: RomansWe all have opinions in virtually every area of our lives. Some of our opinions are based on fact, others are merely preferences. This is fine, of course, until we run into someone whose opinion differs from ours. How strongly each of us holds our opinion will determine how a conflict of opinions goes.How are we to relate to fellow believers, especially when we disagree about something? The short answer, I suppose, is to remember that it’s not all about you. Paul’s longer answer shows up in Rom. 15:1-13, where we find 6 helpful suggestions: 1) Be others-oriented, not self-centered; 2) Follow the example of Christ; 3) Focus on Christ to facilitate unity in worship; 4) Be accepting because you are accepted; 5) Find hope and help in God’s Word; 6) Let God so fill you that your hope overflows.Strive for unity and accept one another in love, as Christ has accepted you.Romans 15:1-13Jan. 29, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 22, 2023Fear, Love, and Forgiveness
Jan 22, 2023Fear, Love, and ForgivenessSeries: Sanctity of Life SundaySince 1984, the month of January, and a Sunday near the 3rd week of January have been designated to celebrate the Sanctity of Human Life. Sanctity of Life is not just about abortion, however. It's about recognizing that all are created in God’s image and that every person is valuable to God – from the womb to the tomb. When it comes to talking about the Sanctity of Life, we need to understand the potential fears, all the while focusing on love and forgiveness.God loves us and our lives are precious to Him.Selected ScriptureJan. 22, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 15, 2023No Tripping Allowed
Jan 15, 2023No Tripping AllowedSeries: RomansLove doesn’t let our freedom in Christ cause another Christian to stumble.Romans 14:13-23Jan. 15, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 8, 2023Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable
Jan 8, 2023Disagreeing Without Being DisagreeableSeries: RomansThere will always be times when we disagree with someone over something, even in the church. But, not every disagreement needs to devolve into an argument.In the opening paragraphs of Romans 14, Paul offers 3 suggestions on how we can disagree without being disagreeable. 1st, he calls us to stop judging one another. 2nd, he encourages us to serve God the best we know how. And, 3rd, he tells us to save the judgment for God.Live for the Lord and don’t look for reasons to rundown other Christians.Romans 14:1-12Jan. 8, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 1, 2023New Year, New You
Jan 1, 2023New Year, New YouSeries: New YearA new year is a time for new things, maybe even a new you. There is one way above all others to change our lives for the better. It comes with a 100% guarantee and is ours not as a result of what we accomplish, but what we accept. God offers us new life through faith in Christ.In the middle of 2 Corinthians, Paul describes 6 new things that are a part of this new life: 1) A New Recognition; 2) A New Resource; 3) A New Relationship; 4) A New Responsibility; 5) A New Righteousness; and 6) A New Reality.Respond to God’s offer of new life, and be ready to share the Good News with others.2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2Jan. 1, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 25, 2022Sheep, Shepherds, and the Savior
Dec 25, 2022Sheep, Shepherds, and the SaviorSeries: ChristmasThe Christmas story is very familiar to us. We know about Mary & Joseph, their trip to Bethlehem, that there was no room in the inn and that they stayed in the stable where the baby Jesus was finally born. We’re familiar with the wise men and most of the events surrounding that first Christmas. But, what can escape our notice is that this most significant event in human history was first announced to some of the least significant people of that time – the shepherds!These shepherds were forever changed by what they heard and saw. They were regular guys, who were receptive to God’s revelation, they responded, and rejoiced at His truth. The same can be true for each of us today.Receive God’s Good News and respond in faith.Luke 2:8-20Dec. 25, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Dec 18, 2022Do You Hear What I Hear?
Dec 18, 2022Do You Hear What I Hear?Series: ChristmasAs you listen to the sounds of Christmas around you, particularly the Christmas story, what do you hear? In the words of a familiar Christmas song, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Luke 1:39-45 contains three things we need to hear: 1) Hear God's Joyful Promises; 2) Hear God's Voice of Blessings; and 3) Hear God's offer of Salvation.God does what He says.Luke 1:39-45Dec. 18, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
