Reclaiming the Definition of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:1-10 (ESV) The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the...
A Work with Lasting Value
Psalm 90 (ESV) Book Four From Everlasting to Everlasting A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the...
The Great Joy of the Gospel
Luke 2:1-14 (ESV) The Birth of Jesus Christ 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration whenQuirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each...
Christmas – Through the Eyes of a Transformed Skeptic
Luke 1:67-79 (ESV) Zechariah’s Prophecy 67 And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for...
Thankful Worship
Psalm 100 (ESV) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever A Psalm for giving thanks. 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord, he is God!...
In Time of Trouble
Psalm 3 (ESV) Save Me, O My God A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 3 O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no...
Serving Christ – Our Conduct
Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV) Lights in the World 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and...
Serving Christ – Our Character
Philippians 2:1-12 (ESV) Christ’s Example of Humility 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same...
Serving Christ – Our Cause
Philippians 1:27-30 (ESV) 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one...
What Does it Mean to be Free? (Part 3)
Galatians 5:16-26 (ESV) Keep in Step with the Spirit 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires...