After Christmas Case Studies - Luke 2:22-40

Case studies are a beneficial tool for learning from the experiences of others.

LOVE: Embracing The Unexpected - 2 Samuel 7

God’s love has always revealed itself in unexpected ways.

JOY: A Discovery of Missional Intent - Isaiah 61

As the life and mission of the Savior is quantified so is the life and mission of the church.

PEACE: Anticipating More - Isaiah 40:1-11

Even in our darkest days of exile we can be confident of God’s presence and provision in preparing the way out.

YOU: A Biography of Thanksgiving - Leviticus 23

When the biography of our life is written, we will have done well if it is story of having lived gratefully.

Before You Say “I DO” - Genesis 24-25

Whether single or married we need to broaden our understanding of the marriage covenant and the accompanying implications of that union.

MOSES: Grace to Finish Well - Numbers 20:1-12; Deuteronomy 31-34

Moses’ life is a classic saga of God’s grace enabling someone to finish well despite terrible failures.

JOSEPH: Living In Meanwhile - Genesis 37:1-4, 29-36

When life throws curve balls at you, think of this one word of hope, Meanwhile. Meanwhile says theres more to your story.

ABRAHAM: Faith's Prototype - Genesis 12:1-19

Faith and trust is the prevailing theme of Abrahams life and becomes the prototype for all forthcoming faith expressions.

CAIN: Living East Of Eden - Genesis 4:1-16

Life East of Eden is a broken, less than perfect existence; filled with the tension of broken relationships.

Me To Bigger Than To Me - 1 Corinthians 16

Through a special offering, Paul is seeking to lead the church to an understanding of faith from a “bigger than me” perspective.

WHAT ARE WE HEREAFTER? - 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

For Paul, the resurrection is so much more than what Platonic, Greek Philosophy had to offer--an escape of the soul from a corrupt body.  It was the resurrection of a corporeal, physical body fit for eternity.

What Are You Hereafter? - 1 Corinthians 15

The bodily resurrection of the dead is foundational to the gospel we have believed and proclaimed.

First Things First - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Paul has saved the best for last since it is of first importance.

Say What? - 1 Corinthians 14

Paul advocates an intelligible word over unintelligible words that bring no benefit to the corporate well-being to the life of the church.

The Triumph of Mercy - Luke 10:25-37

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10, Jesus teaches us to respond to wounded people with mercy rather than judgement.

Loves Way - 1 Corinthians 13

The context of love that Paul offers for the practice of spiritual gifts is the opposite attitude of self-indulgence being practiced by the Corinthians.

Living A Charismatic Faith - 1 Corinthians 12

Life in the Spirit isn’t some subjective, ecstatic existence but offers objective, physical manifestations of spiritual realities.

Keeping Your Head In Worship - 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Even in matters of worship liberty isn’t a license to do as one pleases.

The Opportunity Of Temptation - 1 Corinthians 10:13

That we are even tempted carries far greater implications than we ever imagined

The Perils Of Privilege - 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

To embrace and practice matters of conscience in the name of freedom not only endangers the weak but puts the practitioner in spiritual peril. 

Getting Free From Your Rights - 1 Corinthians 9

Natural expressions of freedom are self-indulging and self-asserting while Christ-like freedom involves self-denial.

LIBERTY: A License For Loving - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

When there is no clear “Thus saith the Lord” how do we make decisions as to what we shall believe and how we shall act?

The Bliss Of Singleness - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

True bliss is discovered not in marriage or singleness but a single-minded devotion to the Lord.

The Myth Of Greener Grass - 1 Corinthians 7:8-24

Every divorce in history has found its origin in the myth of greener grass.

Maintaining The Marriage Bed - 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

This passage refutes any misguided notion that the Christian faith is anti-sex, and reinforces its importance in the context of a marriage relationship.

Courtrooms and Bedrooms Part 2 - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Absolute freedom is absolute nonsense. With freedom comes responsibility.

Courtrooms And Bedrooms - 1 Corinthians 6

When it comes to life in courtrooms and bedrooms, Paul states that the church operates by different standards.

The Difference Between Us And Them - 1 Corinthians 5

Paul’s harsh words are but an advocacy for what it means to be the community of faith.

A Father's Vested Interest - 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

The blessing and encouragement of father is a longing we all share.  As a father-figure, himself, Paul provides an example for any family.

Selflessness In A Selfie Society - 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Pride skews one’s vision and bends the world we see to focus all the light on us—our needs; our enhancement.

Go On And Wait - 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Whether it’s offering or receiving criticism the counsel of Paul is to wait.

Warning Signs - 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

While most tend to ignore warning signs, Paul offers warnings that address the areas  we are most likely to err.

From the Empty Tomb to the Upper Room

Easter made it possible for us to experience life and power through the holy Spirit. The church needs ignited Christians living radiant lives and this happens when we are filled with the Spirit of God.

A Meaningful Easter Mourning - Luke 24:13-35

Expectations can blind us to what God desires we see.

Subcontracting the Gospel - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

What kind of life are you building?  What kind of life is of lasting value?  These questions are answered by established Kingdom principles.

Why Your Friends Just Don't Get It - 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Despite our best efforts to explain and reconcile faith and science, understanding and belief is a work accomplished by the Holy Spirit.

Escaping The Relevance Trap - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The relevance trap allows culture to dictate how the Word performs instead of the Word dictating how we perform.

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Focal Points of the Missional Family - 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

The things with which we are overly familiar can easily be taken for granted.  To recover our first love requires a refocusing on what is foundational. 

Family Confirmation - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

In the midst of highly egocentric, individualistic, and competitive culture the church needed and needs a frequent confirmation of their family identity.

Family Roots - 1 Peter 2:9-10

Sometimes we need to be reminded of who we are and the implications of who we are.

YOUR FAMILY SHOPPING LIST

Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

If the consumer mentality is unavoidable then we must shop wisely.

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GETTING TRACTION

Matthew 5:13
Faith gives us the traction we need to travel the slippery road that this world sets before us.

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KEYS TO THE AWESOME CHURCH

Acts 2:42-47

The early church was in awe of what God was doing.  What are the keys for the church to be in awe?

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FAMILY TIES

Ephesians 1:11-14

To be born from above is to establish family ties that cannot be broken.

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, Part 2

Ephesians 1:3-14

Being in the family of God means we are the beneficiaries of the wealth of his grace.  With such wealth comes the responsibility of managing and investing that which we have received.

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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

Ephesians 1:3-14

The metaphor of family needs to be recovered if we are to properly understand what it is to be the people of God.

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