How hard is it for you to admit your sin? Do you tend to deny or ignore your sin? Do you minimize it or rationalize it? Or Do you confess it? Confessing sin is one of the greatest evidences of those who are walking in the light. (1 John 1:5-10)

John testifies to the truth of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. If you deny the incarnation of Jesus Christ, then the cross looses its significance. If Jesus wasn't a man, he couldn't be our substitute and die in our place. (1 John 1:1-4)

Jesus commanded for His followers to be baptized therefore it is a critical part of the life of every believer. In Acts 8 we see a story of a man from Africa who trusted in Jesus and then immediately wanted to be baptized. (Acts 8:26-40)

May the truth of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ fill our hearts with living hope and ignite our passion to love and serve Jesus for the rest of our eternal life. (Luke 24:13-32; 1 Peter 1:3; John 11:25; Acts 1:11; Philippians 3:20)

Jesus tells his followers to love each other the way he loves us. In order to love others like Jesus, we must believe and live out of the depth of God's love for us. It is only then that love flows freely. (John 13:3,4,35; 15:12,13; John 10:17,18; Romans 5:8; John 3:16; 1 John 3:16; 4:9,10)

Throughout the Scripture we see that God takes his people's unity very seriously. In Phil 2:1-4, we see why we should pursue unity and we see how to do it. As our church becomes more diverse we will need to carefully pursue unity for God's glory. (Philippians 2:1-4)

Another picture the New Testament uses of the church is that of a family. This message explores some of the similarities and differences between the church and families and considers some of the practical implications of viewing the church as a family. (John 1:12-13, Galatians 4:4-7, Matthew 10:34-39)

If we want to go deeper in our relationship with Jesus then we will value what he values and love what he loves. Jesus highly values and deeply loves his church. This truth should not only raise our value for but also deepen our commitment to the church. (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4,5; Romans 12:4,5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 5:25-32)

Christian’s who are deeply committed to God’s Mission live “questionable” lives. (Matt. 28:18-20, Gen. 12:1-3, Gen. 41:56-57, Gal. 3:8-9, Rev. 7:9, Ps. 96:6, Eph. 4:11-12, Col. 4:2-6)

While our relationship with Jesus Christ is personal, God never intends for it to be private. We are called not only to be connected to his Church but also to be committed. We are not called simply to be an attenders but members. (Matthew 16:13-18)