When Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, Lazarus did not, from the surrounding evidence, conclude that he was alive. He simply, and obediently came forth. These are the actions of true sheep. Our faith does not rest on our evaluation of the evidence. Our faith rests in the power of God. Our eyes are […]
Philippians 3:17-4:1 “Colonies of Heaven”
Today’s Message… In Philippians 3:20-21, when Paul thinks about citizenship, his mind naturally moves to think about the throne of heaven where Jesus sits. And when Paul thinks about Jesus enthroned in heaven, he naturally begins to think about the Spirit of power poured out for our transformation. Paul’s language is drawn from the culture […]
Church Foundations – Part Four: A Mission for God’s People (Eph 4:1-16)
In making a fresh start, we have sought to define our vision as a church. With a biblical world-view as our backdrop, we have been able to say that… “We exist to be a Community that makes Christ visible so that others will experience life in Him.” This is a wonderful way for us to […]
Luke 6:37-49 Sand
Jesus is a year and a half into His ministry when He sets aside the Apostles. He has about 18 months to train them. To teach them the most important truths and prepare them for the task of laying a foundation for the church. In the first part of Luke chapter six we learn that […]