In Philemon, Paul leaves us a tremendous example of how Christians should seek to change the minds and behaviors of those around them.

Romans is one of the most complex and theologically rich books in the Bible. This week we make it approachable and applicable for all Christians. 

Though 1 & 2 Timothy, as well as Titus, were written specifically to pastors, there is advice within them that rings true for all believers. 

Fear and anxiety are on the rise these days. However, fear and anxiety are nothing new. In the book of Philippians, Paul gives the people of Philippi some excellent advice on how to develop a mindset like Christ to use as a tool to ward off the fear they dealt with daily. 

We’ve all encountered some type of legalism in Christianity. In the book of Galatians, Paul addresses some legalistic views that began to spread throughout the region and reminds the churches in Galatia of their faith and how that impacts their life. 

As we dive back into our New Testament series, Twenty-Seven, you'll hear about lousy poker players, top-notch detectives, three great untruths, emotional reasoning, fickle feelings, competing realities, the power of the mind, a great migration having nothing to do with wildebeest, Monarch butterflies, or Canadian geese...all in service to Paul’s overarching message to the Ephesians!

One of our faithful ministry partners, Sarah Prince, is our guest speaker today and is going to share a bit of her family’s story of faith, struggle, and triumph in service to God and His kingdom in South Africa.

Most of us would probably not say at first glance that we struggle with idolizing comfort. But the reality is we are so culturally numb to this that we are far more susceptible to this idol than we realize. And the consequences are disastrous.

Self-discipline, diligence, and order are very good things. But when we allow our bent towards those things to go too far, we begin to idolize control. And when we do that, we are ultimately just getting in God’s way.

To some extent, the approval of others is a fundamental need in today's society. We require approval to thrive in areas such as interviews, marriage, and friendships. However, when seeking the approval of others becomes an idol, we end up living a life we never intended and find it difficult to break free from it.