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A Walk Worthy of Unity Eph.4:1-3 The fact that the Christian life is described as a ‘walk’ is significant. ‘Walk’ suggests activity, movement, and progress. We are to ‘walk’ … Galatians 5:16 (KJV 1900) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit , and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 1 John 1:7 (KJV…

We often see Paul as a very intellectual person and he was, probably one of the most educated men in his time, but Paul was more than just a very smart man. Paul understood the need for connection on the emotional level. Up to this point Paul has presented his historical and theological arguments for…

Eph. 4:4-6 . “The Basis for Unity A Church as One FC: To be one in the Church, you must be one in Christ In today's churches, anyone can join it appears. You don't have to have a testimony of salvation or a letter of good standing from another like minded church. As long as you can be counted in the…

“Therefore” Whats the Therefore, therefore? Eph. 4:1-16 is all about Christian unity which we will be addressing over the next few weeks, but from chapter 4 through the end of the book, Paul will be addressing the believers on how they are to behave as Christians. Here in chapter 4, Paul will proceed…

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though a man…

Good Morning. Glad we can be here this morning. It is the second week of advent and we draw one week closer to celebrating the coming of our Lord. The other day I was thinking about one of the unique joys though of the holiday season. Travel We all love it. You have to drive different places to see family…

so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. How would you describe a thriving church? Nice buildings?…

"Hey everyone! I’m so glad you’re here today. I want to start with a question: How many of you have ever found yourselves asking for a sign from God? Maybe it was during a tough decision, a moment of uncertainty, or simply a desire to feel His presence more tangibly. Illustration: In college I had a…

We don’t grow INTO one-anothering but we grow IN one-anothering. Tonight will help us grow in our one-anothering. Part of growing up in Christ is enlarging our horizon of care. One-anothering or caring for souls is soul care. Soul care is not making life work on the surface. Soul care is not done in…

Pre-Introduction Introduction In June of 2016, acclaimed songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, in his acceptance speech receiving “Best Score” for his highly successful musical “Hamilton” at the Tony Awards, he wrote a sonnet dedicated to his wife and in remembrance of the 50 people killed in the mass shooting…

T- Two Offices Pastor and Deacon I have comprised a job description for pastors based on perceived and real expectations from some conversations that I have had with pastors and laypeople: He must be well-educated, but not too intellectual.  He must be younger than 35. He must have twenty years pastoral…

Wednesday nights. Whole church GroupMe to share prayer requests. Sing and meditate on and pray the Psalms. Work through the sermon as time permits. There isn’t a single example in scripture of personal prayer requests being given in a prayer meeting. Paul gives some personal requests. We are told to…

Torah Portion: Ex 33:12-34:26 ; Deut 33:1-34:12 Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18 ; Ezekiel 38:18-39:16 Maftir: Numbers 29:17-22 Review Three Weeks 3 Rebukes “Nachamu Nachamu,” Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But…

Do we dishonor the Lord when we gather for the Lord’s Supper?

God has given us a place in a community of people that have been redeemed. Now, we are called to live graciously in this community.

The book of Acts gives us a glimpse into the early church and a blueprint for building a Godly church. This sermon looks at the importance of community in the life of the believer and the church.