Before Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, He teaches them how not to pray. Citizens of heaven who desire to live in a dependent relationship with the Father must learn these valuable lessons on prayer.
This week we begin a short series on prayer. Jesus' disciples come to Him and ask for guidance on prayer. May God help our church to begin to look to Jesus for guidance on how we can pray rightly.
This Sunday we will have the privilege of hearing Chris Anderson share from God's Word. Chris was formerly the senior pastor at Killian Hill Baptist Church and is currently serving on the executive team at Biblical Ministries Worldwide.
This Sunday we will explore another key text that gives insight on living our Christian life. Colossians 3:1-17 reminds us of our identity in Jesus Christ and the subsequent response to this glorious position as children of God.
This week we will investigate one of the most famous passages in the Bible. In Romans 12:1-2 , Paul calls believers to be living sacrifices. On account of God's mercy to us, we must present our lives to God.
This Sunday we will continue our Core Values Series by examining Faithful Stewardship. When stewardship is mentioned, our minds gravitate to how we use our money, but stewardship is much more than that. It involves every aspect of our lives because nothing we have, nothing we have accomplished or dream of doing is possible apart from God's gracious, overflowing generosity towards us. To prepare for this Sunday, we recommend reading 2 Corinthians 8.
Our core value of faithful stewardship states that we generously invest our God-given resources to further His eternal purposes. But why would we live that way? What would motivate us to that kind of life? What promises of God would even spur us on to sacrificial generosity? Take some time to read through Philippians 4:14-20 in preparation for our study together this Sunday.
It's trendy to speak of finding contentment through minimalistic living, simplifying, and decluttering, but what does the Bible reveal to be the secret of true contentment ? This Sunday we will return to our study of Philippians and consider verses 4:10-13 .
Our minds are often dominated by a relentless stream of information, but followers of Jesus cannot allow our thoughts to be held captive by this world. If God's peace is going to guard us, we must intentionally set our minds on the things of God. Meditate on Philippians 4:8-9 as you prepare for our gathering Sunday.
On Sunday, we will return to the Embracing Our Mission series and consider another one of the priorities we must embrace as a church if we are going to fulfill our God-given mission. In preparation, it would be helpful if you read Ephesians 1:1-4:16 and consider why spiritual unity is so vital.
As we come to the final sections of Philippians, Paul continues his focus on this church being together for the gospel . This week we will consider two specific instructions in Philippians 4:4-5 . Take a few moments to consider these commands and ask God to help our church to continue to grow in these areas.
Our Membership Covenant states the following: We commit to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace by walking in humility, gentleness, and patience, and to walk together in love by putting away all bitterness, anger, and hurtful speech, always ready to pursue reconciliation and forgiveness. In Philippians 4, Paul draws our attention to the need for this type of commitment. Read Philippians 4:2-3 in preparation for our study this Sunday.
Is it possible for this world to influence professing believers so much that they would give up on following the Lord? The Apostle Paul seems to indicate that it is a danger. Take a few moments to read through Philippians 3:17-4:1 and consider the focus believers need in order to "stand firm in the Lord."
There is nothing passive about the Christian life. To maintain an eternal perspective and not get distracted by earthly values takes focus, effort, and commitment. Read through Philippians 3:12-16 and consider how Paul describes this.
In Philippians 3:4-9, Paul trashed depending on his pedigree and performance to make him right with God for the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus by faith . In verses 10-11, he describes the benefits of knowing and being found in Christ. Take a few moments to read and think through Philippians 3:1-11 as we prepare for our time in the Word together this Sunday....
Last week we learned that when it comes to being made right with God, we can put no confidence in our flesh. In fact, if we were to compare the value of our own efforts to be made right with God and the value of knowing Jesus by faith, we would find that our efforts actually bankrupt us! No wonder Paul would say that knowing Jesus by faith is of surpassing value! Read through Philippians 3:4-9 in preparation for our study this Sunday....
Since the fall, human beings have looked to their own performance and achievements to somehow make themselves worthy and gain access to God. But in the book of Philippians , the Apostle Paul gives very strong warnings regarding those who put their confidence in the flesh . Read through Philippians 3:1-6 in preparation for our time together this Sunday....
In the book of Philippians , Paul encourages the church to a unity that comes through sacrificial others-centered service. He has used examples of Jesus, himself, and Timothy. This week we will see the example of Epaphroditus. Read Philippians 2:25-30 as we prepare to meet together.
We look forward to a special time together this Sunday! Be sure to arrive early to mix and mingle at our breakfast fellowship. In our main gathering, we will consider the wonder of the incarnation and celebrate the hope that we have in Jesus!
We talk a lot about unity within the church. However, it's much more significant than people getting along and being nice to each other. In Philippians 2, the Apostle Paul reminds us that there is something much bigger at stake! Read through Philippians 2:12-18 to see the main concern for unity.
In the book of Philippians , Paul has been challenging the church to a gospel-centered unity . Last week we considered the mindset of Jesus , who did not exploit His position as God, instead, He took on human flesh and sacrificially served. This week we will see how Paul continues his challenge by describing the exaltation of Jesus . Meditate on Philippians 2:9-11 and consider what Jesus' exaltation means for us as a church as we pursue unity for the sake of the gospel....
In Philippians 2 , we were reminded that being together for the gospel requires church members to live in a focused, harmonious, loving, selfless, humble, others-centered mindset. In order for us to live that way, we must first consider Jesus. Take some time to meditate on Philippians 2:1-8 before this Sunday.
Recently in our series through Philippians , we were reminded of the necessity to s tand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel . Now, Paul is going to begin giving the way for us to present the g
Followers of Jesus 'go to church', right? But what's the point? Why not stay home and listen to a sermon online or stream worship music while you lay in bed? What's so essential about Christians assembling together as a body? This Sunday we will pick back up with the Embracing Our Mission series. In preparation, meditate on Hebrews 10:23-25 and consider why assembling together is so vital....
