“Of Campaigns and Callings” Texts: Mark 10:13-45; Hebrews 5:1-10; Philippians 2:1-11 Twenty-first century political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a…
“What’s Your Perspective?” Texts: Job 1:13-21, 19:25; Mark 10:17-31; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-16 Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above,…
“The Exact Representation of God’s Being” Texts: I Corinthians 13:2; Hebrews 1:1-14, 2:5-12 The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God’s message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded…
Faith Promise 3/3 – Persecuted Church The third of three services from our Faith Promise for Missions Convention with special speakers Bryan & Linda Heil. In this service, Bryan provides first- and second-hand accounts of how God is working in areas of the world that have been historically resistant to the Gospel. The Heils are…
Faith Promise 2/3 – Work & Witness The second of three services from our Faith Promise for Missions Convention with special speakers Bryan & Linda Heil. In this service, Bryan shares about how Work & Witness teams are being used to help build the Kingdom of God. The Heils are currently serving in the Carribean…
Faith Promise 1/3 – Jesus Film The first of three services from our Faith Promise for Missions Convention with special speakers Bryan & Linda Heil. In this service, Bryan shares inspiring stories about the success of the JESUS Film around the world. The Heils are currently serving in the Carribean Regional office located in Miami,…
The Day of Small Things Special speaker Doug Twitchell visited for our Sunday School Rally Day. In addition to some ventriloquial sketches with Jeorge, Jeffrey, Uncle Jim, and JD, he presented this message exhorting us to faithfully do the small things that God calls us to. For more information on Doug’s ministries, visit www.biblical-illuminations.com.
The Temple of Your Heart Texts: I Kings 5-8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; II Corinthians 3:3 Homecoming weekend not only provides the opportunity to review the history of our local church, but also our place within the history of God’s interaction with mankind. The dedication of Solomon’s Temple provides the backdrop for our understanding of God’s covenant…
Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord Texts: I Kings 3:16-28; Matthew 25:14-30 We continue our study of Solomon with the first major test of his God-given wisdom. Faced with a dilemma, Solomon wisely considers a third option to discover the truth. We are reminded that it was not simply enough for Solomon to ask for…
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God License Plate Handout Texts: I Kings 2:10-12; I Kings 3:3-14; Matthew 6:25-34 Solomon’s request for wisdom (an understanding and discerning heart) provides an example of one who understands the difference between needs and wants, as well as an example of faith that helps us in our own stewardship…