After laying the theological foundation for dealing with conflict in our identity in Christ, and the Triune Oneness of God, this week we want to look more closely at the 5 virtues from Ephesians 4:1-6. These virtues are grounded in the Gospel and will help us to see conflict first as an opportunity to glorify God, and second an opportunity for the Gospel to do its work. Let’s look at 5 virtues together.

In this opening message, we lay a theological foundation for the journey ahead by asking: What is conflict, how do we typically respond to it, and how does God call us to address it? We’ll weave together three strands of biblical truth: our identity in Christ as one body, the Spirit‑formed virtues of humility, gentleness and patience, and the triune God who embodies perfect unity. Let’s pursue peace together.

We all love a good ending and sometimes they leave us wanting more. Today we look at the end of the story of Acts to see how Paul finished his recorded ministry and how Luke opened the door to let us know the story is just beginning. We are in the beginning of the end of the beginning.

Storms in life are inevitable. It is how we weather the storms that truly matters. This morning we look at the Apostle Paul who is headed for shipwreck on the way to Rome. And yet he has such poise and trust in God in the middle of his literal storm.

Paul’s heart’s desire is on display in the final conversations of his third trial. We find his desire is to see all people persuaded to Gospel belief. So how does he go about it? Lets look at Paul’s HEART, the METHOD to his madness, and the POWER of place.

Paul is asked the question WHY. WHY are you a Christian, Paul if it causes you this much controversy? In a great lesson for us, Paul spends more time highlighting Jesus and His resurrection than ever defending himself. However, in doing so, we see his identity needed to be freed, forgiven, and pointed to the future. Let’s unpack that together.

Paul is in good company with Jesus as a man continually put on trial for disrupting the political and religious order of the day. So how does he manage to stand up under interrogating eyes and vicious lies? With SOVEREIGN, GOSPEL, HOPE. Let's look at three ingredients of hope this morning that will aid us in our discipleship pathway.

David Beuving

Guest Speaker: Bob Yoder

Nobody expected Jesus to resurrect. And yet in his resurrection appearances to Mary, Thomas, and Peter, Jesus doesn’t shame them or ridicule them for their lack of understanding and belief. He meets them where they are with what they need. Can you see yourself in one of their stories and let Jesus find you in your story? Let’s look at three stories.