God Can

God Can

This message is from Hebrews 13:20-21. At the close of the Hebrews “sermon” the preacher/author encourages us that endurance is not a matter of our human strength, but a matter of God’s strength. This truth is extremely important. The Christian mantra is not taken from the little blue engine that could (“I think I can”), but from the Bible which teaches us…”I know God can.”

Obey Your Leaders

Obey Your Leaders

This message is from Hebrews 13:7-17. Individualism and self-autonomy are the high-waving flags of Western culture. And on the flip side, submission and obedience are seen as signs of weakness, even oppression. But that’s where Christ’s Church offers a clear alternative to our world. God, in His wisdom, has given the Church a measure of structure that is fundamentally good and it involves obeying your church leaders. How far does pastoral authority go in the church? What kind of authority do church leaders have? What are the checks and balances?

A Christian Witness

A Christian Witness

This message is from Acts 17. What did a Christian witness look like in the 1st Century? And, what might it look like in the 21st Century? Is a Christian witness still able to meet the challenges of our culture? Acts 17 sets the stage for us to see how a Christian witness provides answers to some current cultural philosophies.

Contend for the Faith - Part 1

Contend for the Faith - Part 1

This message is from the book of Jude. This Sunday we begin a short series through the book of Jude. It’s a book full of interesting stories and sources, but one that carries a relevant message for Christians of all times; contend for the faith. Here we’ll look at several things we need to consider as we encounter false teachings.