During October we are focusing on Jesus in the present. We have been in 2 Corinthians where we find a passage that is almost inexhaustible in what we can learn. Looking into the Glory of the Lord is based on two passages that serve as bookends on the section. 2 Corinthians 3.18 says new covenant believers come with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 4.6 say...  Read More

Last week we began this series by taking a look at what happens when we look to Christ, keeping our eyes fixed on Him. 2 Corinthians 3.18 says we find clarity. The veil has been removed. We see that God is able and trustworthy for all the issues of life. We also find transformation. As we look at the face of Jesus Christ we begin to become like Him. We move from one level of glory to another … higher and higher … increasingly becoming more like Him. And finally, we discover strength in 2 Corinthians 4.1. We do not give up. We do not surrender.  Read More

The only way to live in a troubled world is to focus on Jesus. This is the only way we’ll be effective as a believer. It is the only way to live victoriously. And it is the only way we can run with endurance. We must fix our eyes on Jesus, Hebrews 12.1-2. The Christian is to be preoccupied with Christ. Beginning in 2 Corinthians 3.18 Paul says that our have an unhindered view of Christ. This helps us in our transformation and maturity.  Read More

As we have gone through our September sermon series, this passage keeps coming to mind. Everything came together just at the right time … in God’s perfect way … because of His plan to redeem us from sin and make us whole again. Nothing was left undone. It all worked so we could go back to Him. What is tied up in Paul’s statement regarding time coming to completion?  Read More

On this occasion, with the attention of so many people, Peter is going to preach the gospel. He has one goal … to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation that will enable a person to escape the coming judgment. Now is the time to call on Jesus.  Read More

On Sunday we will talk about 5 things we need to do in order to dwell securely in the fact that we will each see Him face to face.  Read More

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