Oct 20
2016
Is Church Really that Big of a Deal?
You can’t really be all about Jesus if you’re not all about his church.
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The Biggest Obstacle to Daily Bible Reading
Many Christians have never learned to push through the initial sluggishness they feel and lay hold of Christ on a daily basis.
Keep ReadingWhy We Have Community Groups
Community Groups are the place where we try to cultivate authentic Christian community with one another. That involves pursuing close relationships, meaningful conversations, and deep-rooted commitment.
Keep ReadingA New and Vastly Superior Freedom
If we want to be free, we have to embrace the right limitations.
Keep ReadingThe Hidden Satisfaction of a God-Centered Life
The more you become captivated by God’s beauty, supremacy, and love, the more joy you’ll experience as you live for his glory.
Keep ReadingHeaven Is Better Than You Think
When the Bible about the new creation in Revelation 21:1-8, it’s a lot different than the way we typically think about heaven.
Keep ReadingDo You Worship the Jesus of the Bible?
So often, the "Jesus" we worship isn't the Jesus of the Bible but rather "Jesus" as we've re-created him to be.
Keep ReadingWhat Purposes Does Fasting Serve in the Christian Life?
I’ve understood that fasting is an important part of the Christian life. However, I’ve always wondered why.
Keep ReadingAn Essential Component of Growth To Christian Maturity
We don't acquire the characteristics of a mature disciple simply by gaining Bible knowledge. In order to grow to Christian maturity, we also have to spend time with people who are spiritually mature themselves, observing their life and having formative conversations with them on a regular basis.
Keep ReadingOct 14
2016
Prayer: The Litmus Test of Our Reliance on God
I once heard someone say that prayer is the litmus test of our reliance upon God. The true level of how much we’re relying on God is seen in our prayer life.
Oct 6
2016
Not Just a Memorial
When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, it’s not simply a memorial service like we might hold for heroes who have died. It’s actually more of a celebration as we eagerly anticipate seeing Jesus again.
Sep 15
2016
Overlooking Offenses against Us
Whenever someone sins against you, you might find it helpful to ask you yourself this question. “What’s stopping me from simply overlooking this offense?”
Sep 7
2016
The Freedom to Confess
The gospel gives us freedom to confess that we don't have it all together.
Aug 24
2016
Why Do We Have a Church Membership Covenant?
We have a church membership covenant because Jesus tells us to love each other just as he's loved us (John 13:34-35), and he loves us with a committed love - a covenant love.
Aug 18
2016
Marks of a Genuine Christian
1 John gives us several marks of a genuine believer. By looking for these things in your life, you can have a relatively good idea of whether you’ve truly been saved.
Aug 10
2016
Overcoming the Drift toward Inward Focus
Making disciples isn’t just one task of the church
Aug 4
2016
What Does Life in Community Look Like?
Living in community with each other means pursuing close relationships, meaningful conversations, and deep-rooted commitment. It extends far beyond a Sunday worship gathering.
Jul 28
2016
How Can We Be Close to God?
Just like an eagle was created to soar in the sky and just like a fish was created to swim in the ocean, we were created to enjoy closeness to God and live as continual worshippers of God. The Christian life is all about experiencing that close communion with God.