Missio Dei Fellowship

War, Violence and The Christian, Pt 6

War, Violence and The Christian, Pt 5

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

War, Violence and The Christian, Pt 4

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

War, Violence and The Christian, Pt 2

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

War, Violence and The Christian

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

How To Be Faithful in Ministry

Luke turns his attention away from Saul and to the Apostle Peter. In doing so he records two more miracles done by Peter. It is easy to focus on the miracles but flowing through the entire passage is really a lesson on serving.

Who Do You Fear?

David finds himself surrounded by enemies once more who conspire against him privately. While they desire to see his downfall, David, though afraid, comes to recognize there are certain unavoidable results of God's judgment that will take place. Thus, David looks at his own circumstances as an opportunity to teach - but the driving question we all must reconcile with in the end is this: who do we fear? Do we fear the one who can kill the body, and after that, do no more? Or, do we fear the One w...

Your Grace is Better than Life

As David is on the run from his own son, who is seeking to take the throne through a violent coup, he begins to meditate on God and His Word. Though he finds himself in a dry and weary land with no basic provisions, he thirsts instead for the living God. The reason why is simple: to David, the grace of God is truly better than life. In light of this reality, he gives us five principles to learn how to find satisfaction in God as we traverse through the barren wasteland of the wilderness.

Conversion of Saul: A Lesson on Suffering, Pt 4

In this extended series on suffering and trials we explore the nature of God's discipline upon sinning believers. This is often a misunderstood aspect of our relationship to our heavenly Father and yet the bible is replete with examples and instruction regarding it. In this final message we consider the way God brings trials and hardships into the life of a believer to grow them. In a very real way we will learn that it is in and through adversity that our faith both matures and is purified.

Conversion of Saul: A Lesson on Suffering, Pt 3

In this extended series on suffering and trials we explore the nature of God's discipline upon sinning believers. This is often a misunderstood aspect of our relationship to our heavenly Father and yet the bible is replete with examples and instruction regarding it.

In God Alone

We are constantly inundated with a message that begs us to place our hope and trust in things that are doomed to fail us. Despite the temptation to trust in mankind, this broken and fallen world, or the promises of this world, the message of the psalmist is crystal clear: God alone is worthy of our trust. In this psalm, David provides three key reasons why we are called to place our faith in God alone. First, God is true, though all men are liars. Second, God is safe, though times are not. Final...

Conversion of Saul: A Lesson on Suffering, Pt 2

Building off of the reality of suffering for the name of Christ, this second sermon is designed to address the other forms of suffering a Christian may encounter. We are sinners and therefore we sin. We live in a sinful world and therefore we are sinned against. But what about suffering due to foolish and sinful choices? Christians are still sinners and can give into sinful desires that bring unpleasant and even life-altering consequences. How are we to view those situations? This sermon address...

Grace and Gratitude

One of the battles the people of God constantly face is that of having a fickle and frail heart. We often know what's true, but our hearts grow cold, we grow weak in our faith, or we simply forget to bring to mind all that God has said in His Word. For David, he was no exception to that general rule. He is a man likewise given to a failing and faltering heart amidst his difficulties. However, he remembers the truth of God's grace to him, and vows once more to sing God's praises. As we look to th...

Conversion of Saul: A Lesson on Suffering

While the account of Saul's conversion is a beautiful and powerful example of God's sovereignty in action; it is also an example of the reality of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Jesus said we are to take up our cross and follow Him and part of that pathway is one of suffering for the name of Christ. In fact, a mark of true conversion is a willingness to suffer for His name's sake. This message is designed to unfold this part of Saul's conversion and understand the subtle differences of tr...

The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus, Pt 2

In Acts 9 we continue to see the conversion of Saul. A man bent on murder who becomes a faithful servant of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A man humbled to the uttermost and then empowered to preach to the nations. We see the sovereign hand of God raising up His vessels for salvation and we see in it the severity of God in calling this man to a life of suffering for the name of Jesus.

The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus: Part 1

In Acts 9 we see the power of God to take a heart bent on murder, hatred and anger and convert it to one who loves Jesus Christ and changes a man's whole direction in life and purpose. We see Saul, breathing threats against believers be confronted by the risen Lord and the end result is a man named Paul. We explore who Paul was to appreciate how even in his unbelief God was directing his life in such a way that he would be a key part of the early Church and the spread of the gospel.

Judgment and Salvation

While imprecatory psalms are a topic of much debate in the broader church, in the Scriptures, they are not. The judgment of God against sin is something we cannot avoid, and it is brought to us in no uncertain terms. There is an occasion for judgment, there are very real consequences to this judgment, yet there is also a joy to be found in judgment, for we see that God upholds the foundations of justice and will not let evil go unpunished. Yet the point of imprecatory psalms, ultimately, drives ...

Why Are Verses Missing?

This sermon is designed to give a broad introduction to the issue of textual criticism in light of how the KJV has passages in it that do not appear in other translations. This is an attempt to bring light to the issue and encourage the members of the church to go deeper into this fascinating and encouraging subject.

What to Do in Times of Trouble

One thing is common among all men who live in a broken and fallen world: times of trouble come upon us all. The question then is not if we will have troubles in this life, but where will we turn on the day our troubles come. In this psalm, David gives ten ways we can respond when evil days are upon us. If we learn this vital teaching, we will not only find much joy and hope in God in the midst of evil days, we will bring Him the glory He is due.

Saving Sovereignty on Display

In one of the many unique stories found in Acts, we watch God take a man from a vibrant mission field where many are coming to a saving faith and He moves him into the wilderness for one man. Why? What does this show us about God and His saving work?

This I Know, That God is For Me

In this psalm, David is faced with enemies on every side and his heart is moved to great fear. In spite of his fears, he looks to God and His Word and resolves to trust in Him. The reasons for this are simple: God is the Sovereign One, yet this Sovereign One cares for David intimately, and therefore, he need not be afraid. As we look to this psalm today, the same truth rings through for Christians, where we see His tender mercies on display in every step. Thus, we can conclude with David that Go...

An Almost Christian Exposed

Acts 8 describes the fleeing Church out of Jerusalem. And as the people fled they kept the gospel upon their lips. Luke now focuses on two recipients of the gospel, Simon the Magician and the Ethiopian Eunuch. And it doing so he shows the two way the gospel impacts individual lives. One is only almost a Christian and the other is a genuine Christian. Today we look at the almost one.

Gospels that Damn–Mormonism

At the age of 14, Joseph Smith claimed to be visited by God and Jesus Christ, who urged him not to join any of the existing sects of Christianity. The reason? From the time of the death of the apostles, all forms of the Christian faith were apostate. From this point forward, he claimed to have received several visions, where the true form of the Christian faith was revealed to him, and from this, he founded the Mormon Church. The natural question then is if Mormonism is the true Christian religi...

Gospels that Damn: Islam

In this brief series we consider key religions that claim to give a true way of salvation and forgiveness of sin, but actually are false gospels and false hopes. When considering a false gospel, one must consider Islam, as it is one of the fastest growing religions in the world today. From the problem, to the solution, the commands, and even the blessings, it is built off of a false understanding of the nature of god (Allah). What stands as his preeminent attribute is his transcendence, thus eve...

Gospels that Damn–Jehovah Witnesses

Since the late 1800's the Jehovah Witnesses, originally known as the Russellites, have sought to preach and spread their version of a gospel. Their claim is that they alone are the people through which God works. Many people have experienced having them arrive on their doorstep seeking to share their message and many have walked away from those conversations confused. What is their message? Or to put it a different way, what gospel do they preach? Does it conform to the gospel the Scriptures set...

Gospels that Damn–Roman Catholicism, Pt 3

In this brief series we consider key religions that claim to give a true way of salvation and forgiveness of sin, but actually are false gospels and false hopes. When considering a false gospel one must put at the very top of the list the Roman Catholic Church. A massive religion, it is built upon a false understanding of sin which leads to a false understanding of the solution to that sin and a false command in response to their solution. In this first of two sermons we focus on the problem of ...

Gospels that Damn–Roman Catholicism (Part 2)

In this brief series we consider key religions that claim to give a true way of salvation and forgiveness of sin, but actually are false gospels and false hopes. When considering a false gospel one must put at the very top of the list the Roman Catholic Church. A massive religion, it is built upon a false understanding of sin which leads to a false understanding of the solution to that sin and a false command in response to their solution. In this first of two sermons we focus on the problem of ...

Gospels that Damn–Roman Catholicism (Part 1)

In this brief series we consider key religions that claim to give a true way of salvation and forgiveness of sin, but actually are false gospels and false hopes. When considering a false gospel one must put at the very top of the list the Roman Catholic Church. A massive religion, it is built upon a false understanding of sin which leads to a false understanding of the solution to that sin and a false command in response to their solution. In this first of two sermons we focus on the problem of ...

Why We Need to be Saved—The Blessings

To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is "saved" or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it so important? And how does one know if they are saved? These are the sort of questions this small series will seek to explain. This is a basic explana...

Why We Need to Be Saved–The Commands

To be a person who is in a right relationship toward his or her Creator is the most critical issue anyone faces. The common way this is described is whether a person is "saved" or not. Unfortunately this concept, though a central theme of the bible, is misunderstood by many, even within the church. What does it mean? What does it entail? Why is it so important? And how does one know if they are saved? These are the sort of questions this small series will seek to explain. We have seen that the p...