Thanks, Man (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)

Key idea: A life centered on Messiah will look for the good in others and will look up when the good goes bad. 1. When there is good–look for it (vv. 4-5). 2. When the good goes bad–look up (vv. 5-9).

Godliness Over Greatness (2 Timothy 2:20-26)

Key Idea: Let you ministry of the Word be cultivated in your character and seen in your kindness I. The ministry of God’s truth must be cultivated in our character II. The ministry of God’s truth must be seen through our kindness The picture of faithful ministry: Kindness with those we disagree Patience in the […]

Our Ministry Of The Word (2 Timothy 2:14-18)

Key Idea: Our ministry of the Word is before God and for others. I. Community in the Word – We must realize that truth thrives in relationships. II. Fidelity to the Word – We must be resolve to deeply know and live the truth. III. Authority behind the Word – We must remember that we […]

One Speaker, Two Cities, and Three Thoughts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two months have passed since Paul Tripp, a Christian pastor, author and conference speaker stood before our brothers and sisters located in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan. Christ Bible Institute (CBI) invited Paul and his wife, Luella to speak on behalf of God to two main groups, the church leaders and to the people who make […]