As God established the church, the primary objective was to share with the people the loving and saving message of Jesus with the world. However the salvation narrative was never to stop with the individual, but was intended to continue to be shared with the world. In our eyes, we see people like Billy GrahamContinue reading “Becoming A Church That Builds”
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Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel
The Gospel has been manipulated to suggest that we follow Jesus for personal gain. The history of the church in the world is full of people who used the Gospel to enrich their wealth and power, and unfortunately, this pattern continues today. The Prosperity Gospel in the United States is alive and well; we canContinue reading “Not Your Dad’s Prosperity Gospel”
Watch Out!
The church should strive to follow Paul’s example by living obedient, sacrificial, and loving lives to spread the message of God and bring peace and unity to the world. Paul’s final words to the church in Rome, serve to help us navigate the obstacles and challenges faced by the church in the 21st century. ItContinue reading “Watch Out!”
We Serve Without Judgment
Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder for many, not merely as a day off from work, but as a sacred moment to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. In the Christian faith, this concept of sacrifice is deeply entwined with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who called His followers to liveContinue reading “We Serve Without Judgment”
Love One Another: The Remix
There is an eternal fighting between people, which tends to pull our eyes, ears, and minds toward the conflict. We see fighting in politics constantly, leading to deep divisions between our leaders, and fights create wedges between people over meaningless things like movies and sports teams. Unfortunately, division sparks within the church over non-essential dogma.Continue reading “Love One Another: The Remix”
A Life of Constant Sacrifice
Living a life of sacrifice is deeply ingrained in Christian teachings, urging followers to emulate Christ’s example to honor and glorify God. This call to sacrifice is not just about enduring hardships or giving up personal desires but is a profound expression of worship and dedication to a higher purpose. Historically, mothers have exemplified thisContinue reading “A Life of Constant Sacrifice”
Breaking Barriers
The question of identity and unity is central to human existence, both in personal introspection and societal cohesion. In the biblical text of Romans 10:5-13, the apostle Paul delves into the essence of faith and its unifying power. We explore the themes of unity, love, and faith as outlined in Romans 10:5-13, and how theyContinue reading “Breaking Barriers”
The Empowering Spirit
The Holy Spirit stands as the primary empowering force in our lives, enabling us to achieve remarkable feats and guiding our paths. Despite its significance, churches often overlook or misinterpret its role. However, theologian John Calvin, despite his reservations regarding musical instruments in Presbyterian traditions, underscored the Holy Spirit’s importance within the Trinity. He recognizedContinue reading “The Empowering Spirit”
The Promise
As kids, our promises begin with promising to do more chores in exchange for a bigger allowance or promising your dessert in exchange for a baseball card. The older we get, we start promising more in exchange for more, for example, promising to do a job in exchange for payment. Even further, we promise banksContinue reading “The Promise”
The Signs of Holiness
True holiness is not a mere exhibition of outward displays or the flaunting of one’s status or identity. Instead, it centers around a profound connection with Jesus and a commitment to embodying the teachings of the Gospel. In a world where people often boast about achievements and affiliations, true holiness transcends outward displays of status.Continue reading “The Signs of Holiness”
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