With a world that is growing more opposed to the gospel, how are we as followers of Jesus going to be able to stand firm and see the gospel advance? That's exactly what Paul addresses in the next section of our study in Philippians , read Philippians 1:27-30 and consider what Paul highlights as crucial for gospel-advance and what it would mean for us as a church today....
We will be studying Philippians 1:12-19 in our Sunday morning gathering. Take a few moments to read through the passage and consider what it is that enabled Paul to rejoice, even in the middle of a number of "unfavorable" circumstances.
Have you ever taken the time to evaluate how you pray and what you pray for? What kind of priorities tend to fill your prayers? This week, we will return to our series on the book of Philippians and look into the priorities of the Apostle Paul as he prays for the church at Philippi. In preparation for this Sunday, read through Philippians 1:3-11 .
Last week in our series on Embracing Our Mission we identified 7 vital signs for us to be able to evaluate our health as a church. This Sunday we will look more in-depth at our foundational core value, Biblical Truth. Read through Isaiah 55:6-13 and 2 Timothy 3:15-4:4 and consider both the necessity and the sufficiency of the Word for our church....
Doctors use a set of vital signs to evaluate the health of a body, but how do we determine the health of our church body? Is there a set of vital signs or are we just left up to our own ideas? This Sunday we will return to our series on Embracing Our Mission and consider the biblical objectives that help us evaluate the health of our church as we seek to fulfill the mission....
This Sunday, we continue to journey through Philippians in our sermon series Together for the Gospel . We will see evidence to the fact that Paul had a deep, enduring friendship and partnership with the Philippian church. Read Philippians 1:3-8 and meditate on the deep affection that Paul felt toward this local church. What was the source of this commitment? I trust God will use this text to help our church continue to grow in unity and love for one another as we live our lives for the Gospel....
Jesus established and authorized His assemblies as outposts of His Kingdom in this world. That means what we do as a church can never be driven by personal preferences, cultural expectations, or pragmatic creativity. Our church must be governed and guided by Scripture to understand who we are and what we are supposed to do. This Sunday, we will refocus on the mission God has given to us as a church. Pray that God will work in each individual member to once again embrace this mission personally a...
In our fast-paced crazy-busy society, rest is one thing we all long for but it just seems so elusive. Far from vacation or days off, the idea of rest in the Bible is much more significant and beautiful. This Sunday we will consider what God has in mind for us and why His rest is so vital. Read Matthew 11:28-12:8 and Hebrews 4:1-10 in preparation for our time together.
