An Evangelical Free Church

Part 3 of  Hold Fast – The Message of Jude – The Christian life is a journey, and there may be many trials and hazards along the way. Jude knows full well that some may not make it safely to … Continue reading →

Part 2 of The Message of Jude: “Hold Fast” – Jesus had spoken of it in graphic terms.  “Watch out for false prophets.  They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves” (Matthew 7:15).  The Apostles … Continue reading →

Part 1 of the Message of Jude – This letter is certainly one of the most neglected books of the Bible, but it has a powerful message for the church today: Hold fast to the faith! In an age when … Continue reading →

An Evangelical Free Church

Though Easter is often associated with cuddly bunnies and the fragile eggs, the gospel accounts reveal an awesome event that evoked fear.  This morning we want to consider why that was, and what it means when Jesus says, “Do not … Continue reading →

Though we sometimes think of the early years of the church as a “golden age,” a quick reading of the New Testament will easily dispel that notion. Our passage this morning shows clear lines of division and conflict in a … Continue reading →

The Message of 2 John – “Truth” seems to be a bad word in our world today. For many it is threatening, filled with connotations of coercion and oppression. We fear those who claim to know “the truth.” On the other … Continue reading →

Part 11 of Love: The Greatest of God’s Graces – 1 Corinthians 13 is often seen a beautiful poem expressing the virtues of love, but it is frequently forgotten that this chapter is embedded in a letter to a Christian community … Continue reading →

Part 10 of Love: The Greatest of God’s Graces – Love is hard. Life in this world bombards us with hardships and trials, and people will disappoint us and even abuse us. We are constantly presented with the prospect of cynicism … Continue reading →