Matthew 5:13-16 — As the salt of the earth and light of the world we are called to be holy, to be different than the world, and to impact the world through kingdom living so that the world will see the kingdom life and glorify God.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
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Although still part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7, on this Pentecost Sunday we step back a bit from the Sermon on the Mount, and look at how the Holy Spirit empowers us for living the Kingdom life. We look especially at Galatians 5:13-25 and Romans 8:1-17.
Read MoreHow do we enter the kingdom of heaven? How do we live the kingdom life as kingdom people? Jesus introduces his Sermon on the Mount with the beatitudes or blessings. This sermon covers the next four blessings.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreHow do we enter the kingdom of heaven? How do we live the kingdom life as kingdom people? Jesus introduces his Sermon on the Mount with the beatitudes or blessings. This sermon covers the first four blessings.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreWe believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We are saved by grace through faith. We are born again by the power of the Holy Spirit. We have new, eternal life. Now what? What happens after we believe? What are we here for? What is this thing called the Christian life? How do we know our faith is authentic? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches us with authority how authentic faith is expressed in kingdom living.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read More1 Corinthians 15 — Living daily the new, resurrection life we have in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreResurrection Sunday, Seventh Sunday of Lent—Peter and Jesus—The living Lord Jesus loves you. He forgives you. He heals you. He restores you. He gives us new life. Jesus invites us to experience and enjoy this new life under his rule in his kingdom, here and now, and forever. Repent and believe! Jesus calls us to follow and serve him.
This is part of our Lent series for this Lent season. It is entitled At the Cross. Where are we at the cross? Who are we at the cross? We explore the different persons and groups at the cross. We look at their roles and viewpoints as they were involved in the events before, during, and after the cross. Where are you at the Cross? What does the cross mean for you? Who is Jesus to you? Do you know him? Do you love him? Do you obey him? Do you serve him?
Read MoreResurrection Sunday, Sunrise Service — During those three days, from Friday of the crucifixion to Sunday of the resurrection, Jesus’ followers experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Every Easter we greet one another with the words, “He is risen!” What do you feel and think when you hear and say these words? Do you truly believe? Are you filled with awe, wonder and worship? Are you filled with inexpressible and glorious joy? So much that you want to run and shout to the world, “Jesus is alive! My Lord lives!” Believe! Go and live every moment with the living Lord.
This is part of our Lent series for this Lent season. It is entitled At the Cross. Where are we at the cross? Who are we at the cross? We explore the different persons and groups at the cross. We look at their roles and viewpoints as they were involved in the events before, during, and after the cross. Where are you at the Cross? What does the cross mean for you? Who is Jesus to you? Do you know him? Do you love him? Do you obey him? Do you serve him?
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