A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Main Point: Faith in Jesus requires repentance and must move us to bear fruits of character and service. A Call to Repent Bear fruit in keeping with repentance God will judge the fruitless tree Reflection: What areas do i need to repent and bear fruit as I follow Jesus in 2021? Continue Reading
Main Point: We can celebrate Christmas because God’s purpose will prevail in our lives despite the difficulties and uncertainties. Introduction * An uncertain and challenging year. A. A threat to thwart God’s purpose Herod’s response to Christmas – Destroy Jesus. Is there a Herod in us? B. God’s purposes will prevail amidst the threat. God… Continue Reading
Main Idea: We worship an extraordinary God, who leads us extraordinarily, and is capable of extraordinary deeds in our lives. 1. An Extraordinary God 2. An Extraordinary Encounter 3. An Extraordinary Response Continue Reading
Main Idea: We celebrate Christmas because it reminds us of the coming of the Promised One, Jesus Christ, God with us. 1. Christmas 2. The Coming of the Promised One 3. God is with Us Reflection: How can you celebrate Christmas differently this year? How can “God with us” be manifested through your life today? Continue Reading
Main Point: We make disciples because God is concerned about our family and friends’ salvation Introduction God’s concern is to save the lost through Jesus The Old Testament (Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 43:6-7) The New Testament (Luke 19:10, 2 Peter 3:9) Jesus’ strategy to save the lost is through us making disciples Jesus holds all authority… Continue Reading
1) What is your treasure? 2) Who do you treasure? 3) Where is your treasure? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 Continue Reading
Main Idea: Jesus is God incarnate. And in Jesus, God is now with his people personally as their Savior. Background: Jesus is the Promised Messiah (Savior). Jesus is fully God and fully man, who can save us from our sins. Jesus is Immanuel, “God has come to be with his people.” Reflection: My covenant… Continue Reading
Main point: The Church has a responsibility to deal with sin. A. The attitude towards sin is to grieve B. Christ has empowered the church to administer church discipline i. The power of the church in administering discipline ii. Matters that warrant for church discipline iii. When church discipline is needed: A shocking violation… Continue Reading
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.