"Subject and Submission"
This week, we endeavor to unpack Peter’s letter as it relates to our role as citizens and how we should engage with local & worldly authorities.
"Abstinence & Excellence" 1 Peter 2:11,12
"Abstinence & Excellence"
Last week we looked at Jesus as the cornerstone of the building of our lives, the need to connect with one another, and to be “priests” who stand out as light to the world around us. This week, we look at Peter’s urging to live lives in light of being pilgrims in this world.
1 Peter 2:4-10
"Rejected Stone and a Holy People"
Jesus is building us into spiritual houses that reflect him all throughout the world
1 Peter 2:1-12
"Rejected Stone and a Holy People"
Pastor Bill takes us into 1 Peter Chapter 2 where it’s evident that God gives us the tools and the strength to mature in our Christian walk. We can trust his work IN us!
1 Peter 1:22-25
"Love One Another"
Last week we looked at Peter's charge to "Be Hopeful" then "Be Holy" . This week, we continue with Peter's charge to the church to "Love One Another" as a result of our being born again through the living word.
What the Writer Knew but the Characters Could Not.. Ruth
What the Writer Knew but the Characters Could Not.. Ruth
Ruth
Is the book about Ruth, Naomi, Boaz, you, or a Redeemer?! Join us as Pastor Bill unpacks what the Author of the book knew and what the characters could not.
"Sent" Acts 20: 17-24 September 25 , 2021
The Parting
Sent! Acts 20:17-24
Paul is giving his parting words to the believers and leaders from Ephesus.
Revelation 22 - "All Things New" September 18 , 2021
Revelation 22
All Things New
Pastor Jason will share his heart about new things to come.
"Sent" Acts 20 September 11 , 2021
Disturbing Idols!
Sent! Acts 20
Paul is finishing up his time in Asia Minor and is planning to head back to Jerusalem. Join us as we look at some of the final interactions he has with those he has ministered to over several years ... even those who have trouble staying awake to hear him!
"Sent" Acts 19 21-40 September 4 , 2021
Disturbing Idols!
Sent! Acts 19:21-40
While Paul is in Ephesus a riot breaks out in defense of a local pagan god. Listen as Matt unpacks how God disturbs Idols both then and now.
"Sent" Acts 19 1-20 August 29 , 2021
Sent! Acts 19
Paul moves on to Ephesus ... and while he is there, many amazing things take place. We'll continue on to see what Paul's challenges and successes in ministry can teach us.
"Sent" Acts 18:18-28 August 22, 2021
"Paul and Apollos –Two Missionaries with One Goal!"
Sent! Acts 18:18-28
Paul moved on from Corinth and traveled around to churches he had previous visited. At the same time, Apollos went to Ephesus and made his mark there.
"Sent" Acts 18:1-17 August 15, 2021
"CORINTH - Gospel Fruit in an Unlikely Place!"
Sent! Acts 18:1-17
We continue to look at the ministry of Paul and his companions as they travel down the Grecian peninsula to the major trade crossroads city of Corinth.
"Where's the Love" August 8, 2021
"Where’s the Love"
Revelation 2:1-7
This week we take a pause from Acts and take a look at one of the seven churches of Asia Minor:
The Church at Ephesus.
"Sent" Acts 17:16-33 August 1, 2021
Sent! Acts 17:16-33
Athens ... the center for Greek philosophy for centuries before Christ. We'll look at another "philosopher" who comes on the scene with a message for the ages: God is not unknown ... we know him and his name is Jesus.
"Sent" Acts 17:1-15 July 25, 2021
"Another King"
Sent! Acts 17:1-15
Paul and company are traveling down the Aegean Peninsula, with the next stop in Thessalonica and Berea. The reception they got in each location was unique - some positive things, some quite negative. We'll continue looking at what they did and what God did through them.
"Sent" Acts 16:6-40 July 18, 2021
"God at Work in Times of Conflict"
Sent! Acts 16:6-40
Paul and Silas had an agenda of where they were going. God had other plans and was at work in the lives of those Paul & Silas met. We can learn from His leading as we look further into the book of Acts.
"Sent" Acts 15:36-16:5 July 11, 2021
"God at Work in Times of Conflict"
Sent! Acts 15:36-16:5
Paul vs. Barnabas.
Gentiles vs. Jews.
God still works in the midst of interpersonal and intercultural conflict.
"Sent" Acts 15:1-35 July 4, 2021
"Saved Through the Grace of the Lord Jesus!"
Sent! Acts 15:1-35
Paul and Barnabas confront other Jewish believers who insist the Gentiles become like the Jews to be part of the church. They travel to Jerusalem and meet with the leaders there to deal with how best to incorporate Gentiles into the faith. The "Jerusalem Council", as it became known, was a landmark in the history of the Church.
"Sent" Acts 14:1-28 June 27, 2021
“You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down”
Sent! Acts 14:1-28
Paul and Barnabas continue their travels .. considered the first of Paul's missionary journeys. They head into what is now central Turkey and meet opposition and some confusion. So what else is new?! Well, we'll take a look!
