Sunday Preview: A Way Out
by Matthew Allen on January 12th, 2024
With every temptation, God promises a way out, as per 1 Corinthians 10:13. This exit is not always immediate or effortless, but it involves enduring through the challenge. To "bear it" means to get under something and carry it through. The way out is not a detour but a passage through the test itself.  Read More
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Evangelism for a Moral Society
by Kody Pritt on January 11th, 2024
Morality, Evangelism and SocietyMorality refers to the principles or rules that govern the behavior of individuals or groups within a society. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong actions, determining what is good or bad, and providing a framework for ethical decision-making. Morality can be influenced by cultural, religious, philosophical, or personal beliefs, and it often guides in...  Read More
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Sunday Preview: God at Work
by Matthew Allen on January 5th, 2024
Philippians 1.6 holds a wonderful message of assurance and hope. In this passage, we find Paul's unwavering confidence in God's ongoing work in the lives of believers. As we step into the new year, let's delve into the significance of God's work from inception to completion, the vital role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification, and the enduring hope that sustains us in our spiritual life.  Read More
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The Cornerstone of Christian Doctrine
by Matthew Allen on January 2nd, 2024
God has empowered you to walk in holiness, guided by His Spirit, motivated by a deep love for our Savior. True faith reveals a living and transformative relationship with the One who justifies, redeems, and sustains us.  Read More
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Sunday Preview: Why the Cross?
by Matthew Allen on December 29th, 2023
God secured your hope through the cross. It is His work. It is by grace and gift of His righteousness, made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.  Read More
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Sunday Preview: God With Us
by Matthew Allen on December 23rd, 2023
On Sunday, we will focus on God's greatest desire: to be in a relationship with us. This desire was so profound that He sent His Son to live among us and become our atonement for sin.   Read More
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Balancing Faith and Works
by Matthew Allen on December 18th, 2023
Properly managing the tension between grace and faith, belief and obedience, things that define the Christian experience, must be handled with great care and wisdom.  Read More
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Exploring The Nature Of God
by Kody Pritt on December 15th, 2023
The Bible goes beyond depicting God as a distant, authoritative figure. It reveals a God who engages intimately with His creation. In John 3:16, Jesus encapsulates the essence of God's love, saying, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." The nature of God, as revealed in the Bible, encompasses love, mercy, and grace. God's love is not conditional but extends to all of humanity. In Romans 5:8 Paul proclaims this truth, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."   Read More
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Obedience and Presence
by Matthew Allen on December 14th, 2023
The call to obedience is also a call to trust. By following God's commands, Joshua demonstrates his faith that the pathway God laid out is indeed the path to victory. It's a trust that God's way, though it may be fraught with challenges, is ultimately the way of triumph.  Read More
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Sunday Preview: The Hope of Our Calling
by Matthew Allen on December 8th, 2023
This quarter, our sermon series is based on Ephesians 1:18, where Paul prays that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened so that we may know what is the hope of our calling. Our lesson this week will delve into the concept of "the hope of our calling" and why it is so crucial in our lives as believers. To fully our hope, it's essential to understand our former condition. Sin is to be like Satan...  Read More
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How God Meets Our Greatest Need
by Matthew Allen on November 27th, 2023
God wants to meet our deepest need for salvation, love, and acceptance. No matter how far we stray, the path back to God is always open, illuminated by His word, and marked by His unconditional love and forgiveness.  Read More
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Sunday Preview: Good Soil
by Matthew Allen on November 24th, 2023
Fruitfulness is the ultimate point of having good soil. It is the evidence of the divine life within us. This fruit can be seen in our attitude, righteous behavior, and soul-winning efforts. The fruit of the Spirit, as described in Galatians 5:22-23, includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It is through bearing fruit in every good work that we display our faith in action.  Read More
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