In Sunday’s lesson, we’ll look at the last 11 verses of Romans 14. And I want to stress here that the emphasis is that the strong must be willing to limit their liberty for the sake of the weak.  Read More

Anytime you get a plurality of humans together there is a strong possibility for disagreement to rise. This is why one of the most prevalent teachings of the apostles centered around the need to get along well with each other. This is what is under consideration in our text. Paul is working to solve conflict that arises between the legalistic and liberated believer. Romans 14.1-15.13 is unity in action. Paul charges Christians to welcome each other. They are to build one another up. They are to try to please each other. And finally, they are to rejoice with one another.  Read More

There may be no better passage to close our series with than the one we will examine Sunday, Hebrews 10.22-25. These verses describe the positive response to the doctrinal teaching of Hebrews 1.1-10.18. We must respond in faith (10.22), hope (10.23), and love (10.24). The majority of our time will be spent focusing on verses 24-25. What does it mean to consider one another? What can we do to provoke or stimulate our brothers and sisters to love and good works?  Read More

On Sunday we will focus on verse 9, which is a prayer for our heart. Here, Paul prays for an active, growing, and dynamic love to be present inside the Christian. Love is the unique bond that ties us together. Inherent in it are faith and hope. It is the surpassing virtue. It is the most essential factor in your life. It is the greatest spiritual commodity you possess.  Read More

Ephesians 4.1-16 presents us with a comprehensive plan on how the church is to function, grow, and prosper.  Read More

Ephesians presents us with a comprehensive plan on how the church is to function, grow, and prosper.  Read More

2 Corinthians 4:7Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us.God uses weak people to show his power. God chose to put his glory in clay pots. If you drop a clay pot, it will break—just like you and me. We’re breakable spiritually, physically, and emotionally. If you don’t hide your weaknesses, they will force you to depend upon God. God ...  Read More

On Sunday, we ‘ll spend the majority of our time in 4.4-7, where Paul tells us where we obtain the resources we need to walk worthily. The resources are found in the gifts that Christ has given us individually, 4.7. And they are also found in the gifts that Christ gives to the church, i.e., evangelists and pastors. Each one of us has been given a gift. Are you using yours? God has given us evangelists and pastors. Do you view them as Paul did … a gift from Christ?  Read More

We are so blessed to have so many men here are willing to step up and serve. Support and encourage them in their work. Give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, and regard them very highly in love because of their work, 1 Thessalonians 5.12b-13.  Read More

On Sunday we’ll take a look at John 6 that explains how Jesus is the answer for every spiritual need we have.  Read More

Over the last two years our church family has been blessed with tremendous growth. People have noticed. They’re wanting to know how we’re doing it. When we are asked, Acts 11.19-30 provides us with the blueprint for growth. What are five marks of a successful, growing congregation?  Read More

So what would Jesus say about abortion? It is true that there are no recorded, specific teachings of Jesus regarding abortion. Does this mean He was not concerned about it? Any assertion that he did not care is just an assumption. John 20.30-31 says there were many things Jesus spoke about that were never recorded. So … is His silence permissive?  Read More