At one level the notion that churches exist to change lives seems self evident. The church, by definition, is the gathering of the “called out” ones. We are the people who have responded to God’s call in our lives. Committed evangelicals realize that ultimate change in the lives of people only occurs with the new…
Athletes often describe hitting a “wall” of performance. It is a barrier where no apparent amount of effort appears able to push through the pain of the moment. Athletes who hit such a barrier either surrender to it, or they devise new understandings of the mind and disciplines of the body to help break through…
These are times that provide the opportunity for family and church and community to experience the presence of God in new dimensions of faith and encounter. The people of God assembled together in communities of faith for worship, teaching, fellowship, ministry, and evangelism are a powerful manifestation of His life in community. Now, as much…
It is my heartbeat this weekend to speak to you as a shepherd. I will not be teaching you with an outline, nor will I ask you to “fill in the blanks”. I would like to simply share from my heart the result of my prayer and study this week. I believe that these moments…
This is our final week in our 4 week series entitled, “Does it Matter What I Believe?”. It is my hope that during this series you will be strengthened in your faith and deepen your understanding of what a relationship with God is all about. Each week we are also looking at alternative belief systems…
This is our 3rd week of a 4 week series entitled, “Does it Matter What I Believe?”. It is my hope that during this series you will be strengthened in your faith and deepen your understanding of what a relationship with God is all about. Each week we are also looking at alternative belief systems…
This is our 2nd part in a 4 part week series entitled, “Does it Matter What I Believe?”. It is my hope that during this series you will be strengthened in your faith and deepen your understanding of what a relationship with God is all about. Each week we are also looking at alternative belief…
Ours is a world where many would contend that truth does not matter. There are some who want to suggest that the most important concern is the sincerity of belief of the believer. As long as you genuinely believe, then you have received what belief can give to you, because what is within you is…
It was Yogi Berra that said, “It aint over until its over”. Likewise the final chapter to our lives and to our relationship with God is not really “over” until it’s over. This is our closing series on “Doctrine that Makes a Difference”. It is fitting that we end with this topic, “What Happens When…
Ever thought about winning the lottery? What would you do with a BIG WIN, and BIG MONEY? I know, you’d all give a significant amount to God through the church! How would your life change? You’ve probably heard about people who have won the lottery..only to end up penniless within 36 months. Turn to the…