Do you think of giving as a duty or a privilege? Have you then wondered why God wants us to give? This message considers why giving is so beneficial for us. It also addresses practical guidance for wise giving.
The resurrection of Jesus is an "essential" of the Christian faith. If it is not true, the apostle Paul says our faith is "futile." But the resurrection is much more than a foundational theological truth. It has great practical...
The message that ties together the Old and New Testaments is called "the gospel." This sermon explains what the gospel is, why we need it, and how it changes us.
Have you ever wondered whether God has given you a spiritual gift? Have you considered the purpose for the gifts he gives? This message explores what spiritual gifts are, why they are needed, and how they should be used.
In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul intends to show us that gifts are important, but the exercise of our gifts need to be controlled or guided by love. The "more excellent way" is to use our gifts to build up others.
Does every single Christian have an important role to fill in the church? The apostle Paul would say "yes." This message explores the interdependence of Christians in a local church, and our call to serve and honor one another.
How should we think about Spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing? Does God want us to seek these gifts today? This message explores the meaning and purpose of the gifts noted in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.
The apostle Paul indicates that it would be better not to take the Lord's Supper than to take it in the wrong way. Why? This message explores what communion represents and how we can receive it in the right way.
At some point in our lives, most of us will ask the question, "Who am I?" or "Why am I here?" and for believers the question in life then becomes, "Why did God create me?" and "Why did God save me through the Lord...
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