Shepherds, Sheep, Humility, & Pride | 1 Peter 5
July 29, 2019
Jerry, Greg, and Fred did a great job wrapping up 1 Peter. There is much here for us to learn and apply!
Send Someone Else | Exodus 4:1-17
July 29, 2019
Moses gives five reasons why he does not want to obey God's clear command to go. Can we see ourselves in Moses? Can we find the same God of patience at work in our lives?
Confession: Contentment | Philippians 4
July 29, 2019
Scott reminds us of the importance of finding contentment in our walk with Christ.
‘Meat Sacrificed to Idols’ Then & Now | 1 Corinthians 8-10
July 24, 2019
Mark and Scott led us through this passage. It is difficult in some places and also may at first glance not seem entirely relevant to us today. However, there are seemingly endless ways that the principles in this passage shed light on our churches today.
Don’t Be Surprised by the Fiery Trial | 1 Peter 4:12-19
July 24, 2019
Fred and Daniel walk us through this important passage. We should not be surprised by the fiery trials that come upon us but rather "rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed" (1 Peter 4:13).
Summer Retreat: Session 3 | Respectable Sins
July 23, 2019
Scott walks through several 'respectable sins' that we too often tolerate in our lives to close out our summer retreat.
Summer Retreat: Session 2 | Respectable Sins
July 23, 2019
Scott tells us about Jerry Bridges' life who wrote the book Respectable Sins that this retreat is based on. He also addresses the respectable sin of ungodliness.
Summer Retreat: Session 1 | Respectable Sins
July 23, 2019
Mark began by talking about some ways we grow as Christians called the means (or habits) of grace. Then we discussed the joys of evangelism and the common sin of failing to evangelize the lost.
Marriage, Sex, Singleness, Divorce, & Engagement | 1 Corinthians 7
July 17, 2019
Jerry, Mark and Scott helped walk us through this dense and long chapter on singleness, marriage and divorce. There is something here for all of us.
Suffering in the Flesh & Service in His Strength | 1 Peter 4:1-11
July 15, 2019
Jerry, Greg, and Fred helped us understand that suffering in the flesh is often the result of choosing to live for God. They also showed us how we are to serve one another in God's strength for God's glory.
