Messages to the Churches – Revelation 2:1-3:22

Messages to the Churches – Revelation 2:1-3:22 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! Remember that Jesus knows all about poverty!  He was born in a manger, raised as a refugee in a foreign country, and spent most of his years in Nazareth, one of the poorest villages in the country.   The…

E100 #20: FaithDeeds – October 21, 2012

E100 #20: “FaithDeeds – October 21, 2012”Text: James 2:14-26During our Faith Promise for Missions Convention, Pastor Jon takes a closer look at this passage from the book of James.  Our actions, our words, our deeds, and even our financial decisions are a reflection of our faith in Christ, and the ways in which we have…

Love One Another – 1 John 3:11-4:21

Love One Another – 1 John 3:11-4:21 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. What is love?  We use the word to mean lots of things: I love my dog… I love pizza… I love my church… I love my wife… I love my neighbor… I…

Faith and Works – James 1:1-2:26

Faith and Works – James 1:1-2:26 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. I hope you’ve found great joy and satisfaction in our 100-day Bible reading campaign!  At times, you may have struggled to keep up as the demands of life pressed in on you, but I…

A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:1-2:12

A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:1-2:12 You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood. The “Church” is not a building made of brick and mortar.  It’s not a place that you go once a week.  It’s not a steeple… or a pretty chapel… or even…

A New Creation in Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:1-6:2

A New Creation in Christ – 2 Corinthians 4:1-6:2 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors An ambassador is someone who goes to a foreign land to represent his or her own country or king.  Their actions speak volumes, and messages they deliver carry a great deal of weight.  They learn the customs and cultures of the…

E100 #19: Rightly Dividing the Word – October 14, 2012

E100 #19: “Rightly Dividing the Word”Text: 2 Timothy 2:15The apostle Paul’s encouraging letters to Timothy, a young church leader in Ephesus, have instructed local pastors for centuries; however, the advice to Timothy contains a wealth of information for Jesus’ followers who desire to share God’s good news.  Those who are chosen to lead our churches…