“Give thanks to the God   of heaven, for his steadfast love   endures forever.” —Psalm 136:26 On August 1 we were all surprised by fires that spre...

In Venezuela on June 24, two earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck about 30 seconds apart, leveling hundreds of buildings. There are 6,509 confirmed deaths and over 226,000 hospitalizations or injuries. Rescue crews successfully pulled 6,462 ...

What is the church? Who are we as members of the church? Ephesians 2 tells the story of the church, the people of God. We were dead in our trespasses, living as rebels and children of wrath; but God intervened in His great mercy and love and made ...

Main idea: Pray that you would know God better, thankful for the hope, riches, and power of the exalted Lord Jesus. Thank God for making us belong to Him by faith (Ephesians 1:15-16a).Pray that you would know God better ...

Introduction We begin this summer studying and preaching through Ephesians. Ephesians is a magnificent letter from the Apostle Paul describing the great blessings we have in Christ. This leads Paul to praise God...

Big idea: God blesses His people so that they can share His blessing with others. Behold the God who blesses. God Almighty = El Shaddai = All-Sufficient God Before whom we walk S...

IntroductionWe continue reading through Genesis, meeting the Creator, the God of Israel, as He makes Himself known to His people. We come to know God better and better as He interacts with Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Josep...

God is the sovereign Creator and King, and all of life, gifts, and resources belong to Him; we are created, redeemed, and called to live as His stewards for His glory. As citizens of Christ’s kingdom, we are to use our time, talents, and treasur...

Main idea: Worship the All-Sufficient God, putting away idols, being purified, and putting on Christ. Worship the All-Sufficient God, remembering Christ and renewing your trust in Him and devotion to Him. Call to wors...

As we continue reading through Genesis, we see God’s grace and faithfulness to keep HIs promises to Jacob and his family. We see people like Jacob and Judah learning to fear God and to obey Him through many sins and failures. We begin with the J...

Main idea: The Lord is always with His people to bless them. So, remember His promise, rely on Him, renew your worship and rejoice in Him! Introduction Matthew 28:20John 14:23Ephesians 2:21–22Colossia...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We continue reading through Genesis, meeting the Creator, the God of Israel, as He makes Himself known to His people. We come to know God better ...

Whether you work at home with our kids or in a separate workplace, physically or virtually, or as a student, this guide will help equip and encourage you to be the aroma of Christ in our work. This short study covers these three topics:...

Main idea: The Apostle Paul describes four reasons being justified by faith enables you to trust God in trials. You have an established peace with God (Romans 5:1).You have constant access to God’s grace (Romans 5:2a)....

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We continue tracing the theme of how God makes a people for Himself out of Abraham and Sarah through the miraculous birth of Isaac and the furthe...

Main idea: Wait on God who sees rather than putting your hope in false saviors. Which promises of God are you waiting on Him to fulfill in your life? Don’t put your hope in human ef...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We are moving into the main section of Genesis where we see God making a people for Himself from Abram. Genesis 1-11 gave us the introduction to ...

Main idea: God saves and destroys by His Word, so repent and believe! Noah and his family and the animals enter the ark by the Word of the Lord. The flood comes upon the earth and destroys all living thin...

At this equipping night we learned how to understand and apply...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World As we enter into the story of the flood and the tower of Babel in Genesis, we continue to see how wicked and rebellious humanity is. Despite this...

Main idea: Sing for joy – the Father has crushed the Son so that we could be His children. Jesus took all our sin – the pain, the sorrow, the sickness, the grief, the death, the sin itself, and the guilt… (...

Main idea: Trust God for grace as we live in a painful, sin-cursed world.  In the midst of conflict and hostility, trust in Jesus who crushes the head of the serpent. (v. 14-15)Revelation 12:1-121 Corinthians 15:...

At this Equipping Night we talked about the storyline of the Bible ...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We saw in Genesis 1-2 the glory of God at creation. He created a very good heavens and earth where he chose to dwell with the man and woman he cr...

One of my favorite things about doing home projects or repairing a car is when I have a good excuse to go buy a tool. There is great joy in procuring the tool, learning how to use it, and then having that tool and the acquired skills for the futur...

Main idea: God created everything! Worship the Creator God, who is Father, Son and Spirit, for His goodness and greatness. Worship the Creator God: He is great and good! (v. 1) Isaiah 45:7-8, 18...

Introduction It is our privilege and joy to study God’s Word together. God reveals himself to us through his Word so that we can know, love, worship and obey him! Genesis is the first of five books we call ...

We are finishing up with our three-week series in Zephaniah this Sunday, July 14. Hopefully, you have been encouraged and challenged by this prophetic book. I encourage you to take some time to read other prophetic books. There is so ...

Main idea: Seek and serve the Lord, fueled by rejoicing in the great salvation of the Lord and His joy in loving His people! 1. Seek and serve the Lord who gives such a great salvation by creating humble, holy worsh...

Main idea: Humbly worship the sovereign Lord of Lords who will judge the nations and will establish His kingdom forever! ...

Main idea: Behold the wrath of the Lord and humbly seek Him. Behold the wrath of the Lord toward all humanity (1:2-3). Behold the wrath of the Lord toward wicked Judah (1:4-18). Seek the Lord with humility! (2:1-3)...

1. Certain Resurrection: Be certain that you will be resurrected because Christ was raised from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:12-16). The Corinthians’ problemEvidence of Christ’s resurrection...