We need to constantly examine our spiritual trajectory and look for areas of improvement. We need to be close with God in all regards. Never become complacent and think that youve arrived.

Pastors worry about their congregations. In this text, Paul shows his church what he is worried about in them.

Paul presents the amazing experience he had with God and goes on to talk about how God graciously kept Paul humble through it.

God has chosen our leaders. He want to use them to help us be closer with Him, stronger in faith, and more useful in the world. We need to follow our leaders and trust that they have our good at heart.

Pastor Aaron Smith leads us through the Scriptural invitation to give to the work of the Lord financially.

Pastor Richard Ruth leads us in the biblical concept of giving because Jesus gave Himself for us.

God wants us open up our affections towards one another and towards Him. Otherwise, we open ourselves up to the worldview of unbelief. We should never close ourselves off from each other.

We are on mission with God to change hearts. He actually appeals to people through our mouths. What a great privilege.

The promise we have is that though this body is wasting away from age, illness, temptation, worries, persecutions, and earthly life we have eternity and imperishability in store awaiting us in heaven through Jesus Christ. With this hope in mind, let us live for Him!

We are strongest when we abandon the idols that claim to give us power and humbly depend on guidance and strength which the Lord supplies.