To neglect to join a church as a member, reflects a misunderstanding of the believer’s responsibility to the body of Christ. And, it also cuts one off from the many blessings and opportunities that flow from this commitment. It is essential for every Christian to understand what church membership is and why it matters 1…
God sent an angel to prepare Joseph for his role in the birth of the Messiah. Joseph’s response was grounded in his character and shaped by his commitment to the Word of God. This kind of submission to God requires courage in the face of shame and rejection. Matthew 1:18 – 2:15 18 Now the birth…
The message begins by looking at Christ’s unbroken relationship with His disciples; then shows that our journey must continue, because Christ continues to be committed to us and has more to show us of Himself. Matthew 28:7-10 English Standard Version (ESV) 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the…
This message builds on what has gone before and begins with two directives for the believer – to commit and to trust. We then have the promise that God will act on behalf of his people, by developing and displaying both their righteousness and justice. Psalm 37:1-11 English Standard Version (ESV) He Will Not Forsake…
The Bible lays great importance on the need for a verbal confession of faith. We consider what that confession should be, and what it should mean for our lives. 16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where…
I hope to show that even though at times we face difficult situations God is able to use these to further His work. We are to remain committed to our responsibilities, but where God makes it obvious we are to change for the furtherance of the Gospel. Acts 8:25 (ESV) Now when they had testified…