The Privilege of Becoming God’s Children Romans 8:14-17 Romans 8 14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of...

Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set...

Romans 12 1  Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by...

Romans 121  Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by...

The essence of sharing life together in the local church is to love one another. The key characteristic of the transformed Christian life is our love for one another. Romans 12 1  Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present...

The Local Church is a Paradox of Potential     The church as all the gifts and resources it needs to accomplish its mission, but at the same time it is constantly in need because all of its members are not exercising their giftedness and fulfilling...

• Trials in the Shadow of Salvation   1 Peter 1:3-9 •The Potential of Trials –Trials Are Essential –Trials Come in Various Forms •The Problem With Trials –Trials Are Stressful –Trials Last for a Season •The Proof of Trials •The...

Romans 12 1  Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by...

•Romans 12:2 1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by...