A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
A Disquieting Silence
Mark 16:1-8
- An Unsatisfying End
- A Disappointing End (16:8)
- A Hopeful End (16:6-7)
- Is That the End?
A vibrant church growing, and influencing others towards Christlikeness.
Mark 16:1-8
Mark 8:27-38 Introduction: Do you know who I am? Who do you say I am? Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me. Losing life for my sake and the gospel’s, saving it. Conclusion Continue Reading
John 14:16-17, 16:8-15 Let’s Start! Just Who or What is the Holy Spirit Anyway? The Spirit Desires a Relationship with Us The Spirit Has a Will What in the World is the Holy Spirit Doing? The Spirit Convicts and Regenerates The Spirit Intercedes Moving On Continue Reading
2 Samuel 24:1-25 A Perplexing Conclusion Why did God Incite David Against Israel? What was the Nature of David’s Sin? Why Conclude with This Story? Reflection Ö How are we responding to God’s grace in our lives? Ö Are we offering our daily worship to God in humble submission? Ö Are we offering our sacrifices in service to… Continue Reading
2 Samuel 19:9-43 Introduction: Power in Leadership Power to Accomplish Things for God? (19:9-15, 40-43) Power to Serve Others? (19:16-39) Power to Overcome Temptation and Self-serving Continue Reading
James 2:14-26 Introduction Workless Faith Faith and Works Faith that Works Continue Reading
Psalm 100 Introduction What : Praise the Lord How : with Gusto Why : and Understanding Conclusion Reflection How can you better prepare yourself to meet God in worship, to experience, express joy and exuberance in praising him? How have you experienced God’s steadfast love (ḥeseḏ) and faithfulness in the past week? Spend some… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 17 Introduction: Facing Your Giants? Contrast in Perspectives By faith, David sees the true nature of the conflict. By faith, David sees the true source and means of victory. Seeing the way God sees Walking in the Spirit Walking by Experiential Knowledge of/Faith in God Conclusion Reflection What are… Continue Reading
1 Samuel 5:1-12; 6:10-16, 19-21 Continue Reading