The apostles assert without caveat that Jesus is the Christ, the king and judge of the world, and that all must repent and believe in Him. Let us assert the same truths, no matter the response.

By means of proclaiming the way of salvation, God’s household is built-up and Satan’s household is plundered. That was true in Philippi, and it’s just as true in Chittenden County, Vermont!

Jesus directs the word’s advance, overcoming conflicts and weaker brother barriers to plant and strengthen churches in more places. If CMC follows his lead, we will consider gospel advance and church-strengthening more important than our differences with one another.

For the early church and for us, clarity on the faith-alone gospel is necessary to fuel unifying love and unhindered mission.

Amid the fiercest opposition and persecution, God’s word—and its fruit: more and more Christians—progresses unimpeded. CMC, will we live like we believe that the word of God can’t be conquered?

The word of Lord that was preached in Pisidian Antioch still confronts each of us: receive Jesus with joy leading to life or revile Him with scorn leading to condemnation.

The gospel advances over spiritual opposition as the Holy Spirit sends and empowers Christ’s missional church.

Not even the murder of an apostle can hinder the Lord’s conquering of His enemies and the advance of His word. CMC, let us be confident in Jesus’ promise to build His church.

The giving of the Holy Spirit obliterated the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles who then lived out a happy connection in mission and in love. CMC, do we evidence the fruit of Spirit-wrought unity in our church?