Are Good Works Bad?
What is a biblical balance between the important subjects of being saved by grace and yet we are called to be Godly people, following Jesus.

What is a biblical balance between the important subjects of being saved by grace and yet we are called to be Godly people, following Jesus.
We need to do all we can to use technology to preach the gospel and reach the lost.
There is a strong connection between being a disciple and being disciplined. You can't really be one without the other. We can't teach others to be disciples if we do not have discipline.
God wants us to use our gifts and not waste opportunities. Don't waste resources, opportunities, talents, time, power or our lives.
Pastor Doug tells his story of feeling there was no purpose to life and being unhappy until he learned the truth about creation and his life was changed.
There are many lessons we can learn from the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God taught faith through Abraham, faith through Isaac, and love through Jacob.
The Bible frequently talks about following Jesus means you deny yourself, you take up your cross. That basically says you are laying down your life. This is quite a struggle and something that we face every day.
Pastor Doug explores the New Testament book of Acts. God can change tragedies into triumphs. Part 2 of 2
Pastor Doug explores the New Testament book of Acts. God can change tragedies into triumphs. Part 1 of 2
Pastor Doug explains the Lord's prayer and how prayer separates us from evil and brings us back to God.
What does it mean when it seems like our prayers are unanswered? We don't get everything we ask for because we might be asking for things that are not God's will - the wrong thing at the wrong time and for the wrong reason. We need to pray humbly, earnestly, obediently, patiently.
The most important thing to remember is God. We all need regular reminders to maintain our relationship with God.
What was Jesus' principle mission for coming to Earth?
Many people start out following Jesus, but then they turn back, feeling forsaken, fatigued, fearful. This message gives encouragement and Bible examples.
The Bible is a picture of two kingdoms that are in conflict.
In spite of all the blessings and conveniences that we have, we grumble. Thank or thankfulness is mentioned 103 times in the Bible. Ingratitude is a sign of the last days.
The Lord trades places with us. He is our mediator. Jesus came into this world to model how we should live and give us the power and wisdom to live a new life.
God’s original plan was that we would live forever. But because of sin, sickness and death came in. We want to be as healthy as we can, as long as we can. It’s easier to serve God when you’re in good health. God designed us to want to live forever. That is why the most important healing is spiritual healing.
What does it mean to be truly converted and to live a new life?
There is power in words. Words can bring life, and words can bring death. God wants us to speak words of encouragement.
We are not saved by works, but how we live our lives shows whether or not we are truly Christian.
There are interesting similarities between the feast at Simon's where Mary anointed Jesus, and his burial where He was anointed again. We need to pay attention to Jesus while we still have time.
We are all called to be ambassadors for Christ.
Everything you give to God, you get back. What you keep for yourself, you lose. The key to happiness is sacrifice.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard is one of the most important parables. It can also be one of the most difficult and controversial parables that Jesus shared.