First College Ruston

All of us struggle with insecurity, putting up a front, and seeking the approval of others. So, how can we break out of this? How can we break free from the idol of our image?
Ultimately, how can we make our lives about Christ and not about ourselves? We will look at four foundational truths in Col. 3:1-4 that can help us seek Christ and His glory over our own.

What is the sin that is addressed most in all of Scripture? Idolatry! It was a massive problem for God's people then, and it's just as big of a problem for us now. So, what do the idols of today look like? How do we still worship them? What can we do about it? We'll look in Daniel ch. 3 to gain insight on how to fight the idols of our day.

We all struggle in growing in our faith, but why? How can we break out of the funk?

Hebrews 10:32-12:14 shows us some helpful tools to fight the battle well.

In this sermon we will look at the story of Gabriel coming to Mary. We will see some core truths about the God who can do anything, and a major question for us in light of that. 

In this sermon, we will look at three questions from the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 that will challenge our faith during the midst of life's circumstances. 

 Peter ends his first letter reiterating necessary attitudes we all must have. He then encourages his readers as to why the faithful life is worth living. 

 1 Peter 3:13-17. When the world opposes us, we have an incredible opportunity to grow, but how? Peter helps us learn and apply this difficult, yet timely truth. 

 1 Peter 1:12. Peter warns his audience of the consequences our lives have on others. Truthfully, we live as an advertisement for what Christianity is all about, and the way we live will either honor or tarnish it. Peter's words are a must hear for all believers and nonbelievers alike. 

1 Peter 2:11. What has the greatest potential to derail your walk with the Lord? How can we battle against it? What steps can we take?

1 Peter 2:4-10
Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith.
Our identity in Him as the new people of God has tremendous implications for how we view ourselves and live.