Freedom is a more complicated subject then we often realize. What does Paul mean by freedom in Christ and do rules have any place in the Christian life?
How do discern real spiritual growth? Jesus gives us some clues using the imagery of a vine and its branches. We are to abide in him if we are to produce any real spiritual fruit.
Many understand that it is by faith we saved but few understand what faith alone means. Faith is about trust in Jesus. True faith in Jesus should guide us into doing good works and away from self-reliant works to justify ourselves. Faith is
Jesus did not come to tell us what to do, but to serve us and deliver us from our enslavement. Too often we seek our own glory, even in the name of serving Christ and thus abuse our power. It is the abuse of power Christ came against, to free
Abraham is a well story but we sometimes forget he was Abram first. He was not as “blessed” as we may perceive and his life is a life of faith in the one who blessed. Have we too forgotten whose we are?
The Bible asserts us that God is good and that this is something creation makes clear, and is reflected in our own humanity. The trouble is don't always seem like he is good. But rather than questioning his goodness, perhaps we should wrestle w
How do we love people with whom we disagree? In Romans 15:1-13 Paul says it is the gospel that we find what we need in order to love those whom we disagree. We are challenged by how Christ has challenged and encouraged us so that we can lay as
Christians are not under the law, but they are under grace and to love one another. Every once in awhile a Christian needs to wake up, put on Christ and fulfill the law of love.
The Bible encourages us to submit to governing authorities. We are given reasons for the good government does as well as its limits. By having a realistic view of government we can help but politics back in its rightful place.
How can we have genuine love in the face of changing emotions and circumstances? What does genuine love even look like? In this passage, we examine the foundation of genuine love, the radicalness of genuine love and the relentlessness of love i
In our third sermon on spiritual gifts, we look at kingly gifts, gifts of leadership and organization. Leadership is redefined by Jesus as service but our weakness and brokenness often get in the way of using our gifts to bless. The good news i
The second part in our series on spiritual gifts. The prophetic gifts are those associated with knowledge and speaking. What are these gifts and how should they be used?