Sermon for Sunday, October 31, 2021

Lance, Liberty, & the Rule of Love

True disciples don't get distracted by their rights. They focus on the Savior's servitude -- and rejoice in their union with him. 

Sermon for Sunday, October 24, 2021

Rights & Responsibilities

True disciples give away what they have a right to keep in order to serve a brother they can't afford to lose.

Sermon for Sunday, October 17, 2021

 Our Guest Speaker this morning is Dr. T. David Gordon:

The Good Shepherd

Sermon for Sunday, October 10, 2021

 The Priority of Love

Things can get complicated in the New Age. But true disciples strive for 'building up' not 'puffing up.'

Sermon for Sunday, October 3, 2021

 Supping with the Devil

-- and other kitchen conundrums. True disciples know that faithfulness is about more than what's on the menu.

September 26, 2021 -- 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

 As for Me and My House

God declares the children of believers to be holy in status.

True disciples nurture the to be holy in spirit.

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September 19, 2021

 Distracted Driving?

Paul urges believers to pursue wisdom, whatever their marital status. 

True disciples don't just choose well--they live well.

1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 17-35

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September 12, 2021

 Celibacy & Mutuality in the New Age of the Gospel

Getting ready for Jesus' return may not mean a new calling.

But it always means faithfulness to the calling we've already got.

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Sermon, Sunday, September 5, 2021

Tying the Knot -- or Not

 It takes wisdom to live faithfully in the latter days. True disciples find it in the scriptures, and they glorify God in their homes and sexuality.

Sermon, Sunday, August 29, 2021

"Glorify God in Your Body"

The Lord is for the body. True disciples respond accordingly by turning from immorality and by living for him in the body. 

Sermon, Sunday, August 22, 2021

"The Body is for the Lord"

Christian Freedom isn't absolute. True disciples know that they've been set free from sin and death -- and are free to serve Christ! 

Sermon, Sunday, August 1, 2021

Welcoming and Affirming

The LGTB movement challenges what it means to be the church. True disciples know the Bible points them to Christ -- for forgiveness, for change, for good.

July 25, 2021 -- 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

 LGBT & ME
God's norms for sexuality and marriage have been consistent.
True disciples face changing times with unchanging love.

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July 18, 2021

 "And Such Were Some of You"
God has prepared a future of glory & purity. True disciples

 know that Jesus' righteousness qualifies them

 to inherit the blessings of salvation.

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Please note that the last few minutes of sermon were not recorded due to power issues. Apologies!

Sermon, Sunday, July 11, 2021

"Tell It Not in Gath --"

We live in a world of conflict. But true disciples know that the gospel calls for a new kind of reconciliation in the church -- Jesus' kind.

Sermon, Sunday, July 4, 2021

Discerning the Body

The Bread and Cup we share is a sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ -- and in each other.

Sermon, Sunday, June 27, 2021

Flesh & Spirit

Jesus stands at the turning of the ages. True disciples know that he calls us to newness of life, even as we leave the old behind. 

Sermon, Sunday, June 20, 2021

 Church Discipline (2)

Holiness is central to the life of the church. True disciples know it gets worked out in love -- for God, for each other, and for the church.

Sermon, Sunday, June 13, 2021

 Church Discipline (1)

True disciples know that Jesus Christ has authorized the church to oversee purity in matters of life and faith.

Sermon, Sunday, June 6, 2021

Christ Our Passover Is Sacrificed! 

The exodus story foreshadows Jesus' work on the cross. True disciples know that in him, this ancient story becomes our story.