Remember! A Call To Christian Action – 2 Timothy 2:8-10
God regularly admonishes his people to remember how he delivered them in the past and therefore to live in the present by faith. So whether the different festivals in Israel’s history, the repetition of the commandments, or establishing memorials, God’s people remember and then act. The…
Patient Enduring – James 5:7-11
When you encounter trials, exercise the inward disciplines of patience, firmness, and peacefulness.
The Pattern For Dispersed Saints – Acts 8:1-4
A scattered church goes to those no one else is loving, preaches the gospel everywhere they go, and embraces a shared ministry with every other member.
When the Church Gathers Again – Ezra 1:3
When the church gathers again, they intentionally prioritize biblical worship, the celebration of God’s redemption, the hearing/receiving/living out the taught Word of God, and rejoicing together with longing for what will be.
Rejoice in the Lord – Philippians 3:1
Joy is one of the centerpieces of the Christian life. But how do we evaluate our joy quotient? Philippians 3:1 gives three measures for examining the extent of biblical joy in our lives. Questions for discussion and/or personal reflection 1. How does ‘rejoicing in the Lord’ sum up true Christianity? 2. In what ways does counterfeit joy look like the real thing? In what…
The Present Power of Christ’s Resurrection – Philippians 3:10
Does Christ’s resurrection have any impact in the daily lives of Christians? Or is it a doctrine to be pulled off the shelf at Easter and funerals? In this video, Pastor Guy explores Paul’s stated desire, “that I may know the power of his resurrection” by making note of…
These Things I Desire – Philippians 3:10-11
Jesus defines eternal life not as an existential experience but as knowing God and God’s beloved Son. Therefore the greatest desire a person can have is to intimately and relationally know Jesus Christ.
Why was the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Necessary? – Acts 2:29-36
Why was the resurrection of Jesus Christ necessary? Pastor Guy explores three reasons given by the apostle Peter in his sermon on Pentecost: 1) it was impossible for death to hold onto the Lord of Life, 2) the prophetic word spoke of the Messiah’s resurrection and, 3) Jesus’ eternal…
Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus – Matt 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20
Are there evidences for the resurrection of Jesus from the grave? Is the Christian faith built on wishful thinking and blind leaps into darkness or is it a rational belief based on real evidence? In this message Pastor Guy explores four historical evidences for the resurrection.
Hope in the Face of Death – John 11:25-26
What hope do Christians have in this world and the world to come? Our great confidence is in Jesus Christ who is the resurrection and the life!