The world seems to be running faster and faster and getting nowhere. Believers can get caught up in the chaos if they're not careful. we have access to the peace that God makes available. If we truly rest in that peace the world will notice and might ask the question that will give us an opportunity to share this good news with them.
Advent Hope
Advent is a special time for the church as we prepare for the celebration of the Christmas season. It gives us reason to think about all of the elements of the Christian life. Life is sometimes difficult, and we don't always enjoy our experiences. In spite of all the trials, God provides all that advent reminds us of. Hope, Joy, Peace.
Thanksgiving Blessings
We should all understand that God cares for those who truly follow His word and seek His will. The blessings that He pours out in our lives come in all sizes and types. Sharing God's blessings with fellow believers encourages all of us.
Building Bridges
As believers, we want to share with a needy world the peace and joy we've found in Christ. Unfortunately, our witness isn't always received well. We need to build bridges to those people, so they understand that our concern for them comes from a genuine love. The love of the Father.
True Faith
Our faith in God seems like folly to the world. They can't understand how we can turn our lives over to someone, or something that we can't see or feel. While they have a brand of faith with themselves as the center, we can know by our experiences that there is a God who loves and leads us.
True Truth
The world sees truth as fluid, ever changing. What truth is to one person is folly or unacceptable to another. As believers we have a stable truth. It's God's truth. A stable foundation on which to live our lives.
Walk, Not Run
Most people will tell you that their life is just too busy. The world wants to run through life trying to find something to satisfy them. The scriptures tell believers to trust God's plan for their lives and rest in Him
The True Church part5: Salt & Light
As believers we have three relationships that we need to manage. We have relationships with God, other Christians, and with the world. Scripture tells the believers to be examples of God's grace.
The True Church part4: Gathering
The true church is not a building, but people. The church spoken about in the book of Acts was a true community of believers. They did more than show up once a week for an hour or two and then go home.
The True Church pt3
The church is more than a building where people get together to visit. The church is to be doing God's work here. We should take a serious look at what He is asking us to do.
The True Church pt.2
So many people still convince themselves that what they do is more important than what they believe. Scripture is clear, just showing up at a church building doesn't make you a part of the church. It's only by a complete commitment to Christ are we a part of the body of believers.
The True Church - Part One
Pastor Brad breaks down the following questions about the Church. What is the Church built upon? Who does the Church belong to? Who will build this Church?
True Christian
Christianity is more than what you say you believe. Jesus tells us that not all those who say they are believers truly are.
Missions 2024 - Give Me a Call
Rev. Don Kramer, missionary to Taiwan, shares the call to missions work that God put on his heart. He challenges us to listen to God's call on our own lives, whatever that may be, and follow Him.
Bringing Good Out of Evil
Good can come from evil? When we are in God's will we can trust Him to bring a result that will honor Him and show His power.
Prophetic Blessing
The blessings from Jacob varied greatly from son to son. Some of his sons were notoriously sinful and evil. Others were obedient and respectful. Each of the blessings gave insight into the character of each individual.
Identity in Christ
Who are you? What is the image and personality you show to others? Allowing the world to shape our identity is dangerous. The world's values shift and change. The only way to be solidly grounded is to allow Jesus Christ to be the foundation of our life and values.
Adoption
Adoption is a wonderful process. It joins couples with children, creating families. Families that allow a child without parents to be raised in a home with love and protection. This is what God has offered us. A loving relationship with love and care.
The Great Commission, Rev. Jim Halstead
One of the key instructions given to believers is to share their faith with others. Christians need to understand how important that is. We all need to take the initiative to spread the story of God's love.
Pilgrimage
Joseph's position in Egypt was God's plan to save His people. But the brothers had to make the decision to make the long difficult journey to bring their family to safety.