His Poverty, Our Riches (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Key Idea: Grace means that through the poverty of Christ, we become rich. I. We will appreciate Grace when we understand the necessity of it II. We will appreciate Grace when we understand the costliness of it Jesus’ poverty refers to becoming human Jesus’ poverty refers to the cross III. We will appreciate Grace when […]
Giving the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9.18-23)
God wants us to selflessly give the Gospel to others. I. The Motivation II .The Strategy III. The Reality
A Season for Giving (Part 1): The Joy of Generosity
Gospel grace leads to a joy in generosity I. The Gospel gives us the __ for generosity Remember that giving is normal, expected Christianity. Let giving be a spiritual barometer. If you want to grow in generosity, grow in your walk with God. II. The Gospel gives us a __ of generosity that fuels our […]
Unstoppable (Acts 5-6)
Three threats to gospel mission: I. Threat of hypocrisy II. Threat of persecution III. Threat of distraction
Often Hidden, Always Faithful (Ruth 4:13-22)
We can have peace through the sufferings of life because we know that though God is often hidden, he is always faithful. I. We must remember that though God is often hidden, he is always faithful God often uses the ordinary to do the extraordinary God’s plan is always better II. We can’t let the […]
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
0:00 – Message by Sherry Kidd (John 1:14) 24:36 – Testimony by Victoria Hays
Portraits of Worship in the Church (Acts 4:32-5:11)
Key Idea: God cares about how we worship in the church. Two portraits of the church that instruct our worship: I. Portrait 1: We worship in unity and in mission (4:32-37) II. Portrait 2: We worship by honest financial giving (5:1-11)
Where Love Looks (Ruth 4:1-12)
Two hopes: Greater Trust Greater Love Key Idea: The focus of our hearts will lead to the faithfulness of our love. I. To love better we must look away from self II. To love better we must look to God The Blessings of Steadfast Love You experience unique grace You live a life that matters
Gratitude for Grace (Luke 17:11-19) and Baptism Testimonies (Fall 2017)
Key Idea: A life of humble worship means living grateful for grace. I. Thankfulness is about understanding our desperation for grace II. Thankfulness is about letting the gift point to the giver
Faithfulness Rooted in Faith (Ruth 3:1-18)
During trials we must pursue a proactive faithfulness rooted in a powerful faith. We must have a proactive Faithfulness… …that is rooted in a powerful Faith