Going Deeper is a podcast of White Stone Fellowship where we dive deeper into the teachings from the previous Sunday worship gathering in the form of a discussion from various members of the fellowship. We pray this podcast will answer questions you my have, share some practical advise and wisdom, and ultimately draw you into … Continue reading "Going Deeper: Week of July 7 – Part 1: Modesty"

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Mark 12:30-31 John 3:36 Romans 12:1 True worship is done in our physical bodies, not in spite of them. Our bodies are not accidental, nor are they incidental; they are absolutely essential to worship, to bearing the image of Christ in this world for His glory. The body is not only for … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 24 – What Your Body IS For"

What does the Bible say about sexuality? It is a gift from God. Genesis 2:18-25 Genesis 3:7 Gifts are given, not taken. It’s for the glory of God. Genesis 1:27-28 Malachi 2:15 Any sexual act that diminishes the image of God in any way should be considered immoral. 1 Corinthians 6:16-20 Matthew 5:27-28 It is … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 23 – What Your Body Is NOT For"

The word Lament simply means “to grieve aloud” Psalm 88:15-18 Genesis 1:25; 31; Genesis 6:6; Exodus 20:5; Isaiah 42:14; Jeremiah 30:24; Jeremiah 31:3; Hosea 11:8; Amos 5:21-24; Matthew 26:37-38; Luke 22:44; Mark 10:13; Luke 10:21 We are made in God’s image, including our emotions” It is not a sin to experience intense emotion. At the … Continue reading "Good Grief: The Psalms of Lament, Psalms 13, 42, 55"

Finish this sentence: “You know what they say…” Galatians 2:11-16 Paul asks them to consider two things: Is it ­­­­­­­­­­­­helpful? Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit to make us like Jesus . Romans 8:29 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Will it master me? In Christ, we have been set free from sin, not in order … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 22 – “You Know What They Say… “"

1 Corinthians 6:8-11 This passage can basically be broken down into two parts: Good News and Bad News. The Bad News: There are many people who will have no part in the coming Kingdom of God. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 Romans 1:22-27 More Bad News: There are many who say they belong … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 21b – Good News/Bad News"

1 Corinthians 6:8-11 This passage can basically be broken down into two parts: Good News and Bad News. The Bad News: There are many people who will have no part in the coming Kingdom of God. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 Romans 1:22-27 More Bad News: There are many who say they belong … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 21a – Good News/Bad News"

Radical Hospitality Radical Hospitality is more than just opening your home, it’s opening your life. Hospitality is a command Hospitality is a prerequisite of leadership in the church Hospitality is close to God’s heart Hospitality is core to the gospel Hebrews 13:1-3 Romans 12:13 Hebrews 13:2 1 Peter 4:9 1 Timothy 3:2 Titus 1:8 Matthew … Continue reading "Hospitality and Fostering"