Since the beginning of the church, Christians have gathered weekly as a sign of their unity and their commitment to Jesus. It is still the best representation of the values that define the Christian community. It is also the best way for someone to be introduced to the church. The weekly gathering best accomplishes its purpose when partners are committed to it.

Jesus renamed Simon as Peter, meaning rock, after he declared that Jesus was the Messiah the Son of God. On this declaration, Jesus said He would build church His church. In this opening message of the series, we understand what the church is and God's design for our part in His mission.

There is a second layer in Paul's letter to Philemon: the Gospel changes the way we think and live. Paul could have commanded Philemon to do what is right but, instead, he appeals to a new way of thinking because of Jesus. This message identifies many practical responses to the freeing work of Jesus.

The story of Philemon (homeowner) and Onesimus (runaway slave) depicts the story of the Gospel--we run away from God who cares for us and provides for us. Paul offers to pay for the cost of the offense, demonstrating the selfless, sacrificial atonement of Jesus which saves us from the punishment we deserve.

Proverbs reveals the way to deal with our sin that is wise and leads to life. Sometimes we find ourselves on the wrong path leading to death, what do we do then? These passages in Proverbs show us the mind and heart of God showing the way to deal with our sin and find our way back to Him.

Don't be a fool… with your work

Warnings against adultery are the largest sections in Proverbs. In this message, we see God's intention for faithfulness and unity in marriage, the danger and destructiveness of adultery (in it's many forms), and a strong call to stand in faithfulness to your current or future spouse.