In this 5-Week series we will discover what Jesus really had in mind when He said, "Upon this rock I will build my church" Matt. 16:18. This week we go on a bit of a history lesson and learn that the old temple model that Jesus came to end, once and for all, is still with us today.
BodyLife: Jesus > Religion • Galatians 5:1-14 • July 5, 2015
In this 5-Week series we will discover what Jesus really had in mind when He said, "Upon this rock I will build my church" Matt. 16:18. This week we learn more about this NEW thing that Jesus had in mind by EKKLESIA, the Greek word we have translated as church. The apostle Paul teaches the new Christians in Galatia that the old temple model is done and that Jesus is Greater Than Religion!
BodyLife: In With The New • Various Scripture • June 28, 2015
In this 5-Week series we will discover what Jesus really had in mind when He said, "Upon this rock I will build my church" Matt. 16:18. We start by defining what Jesus meant by the word 'ekkelsia' which most of our modern translations have defined as 'church.' What Jesus had in mind was something completely new, a game changer that meant out with the old and forever in with the new!
Holy Spirit: The Producer of Fruit, Galatians 5:13-26 • June 21, 2015
In this 6th and final message in our 6-Week study on the The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit we arrive at the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Listen as this week we discover what the ultimate purpose of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit is intended to produce.
Holy Spirit: The Giver of Gifts, Various Scripture • June 14, 2015
In this fifth message in our 6-Week study on the The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit we arrive at the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Listen as this week we discover The Holy Spirit: The Giver of the Gifts!
Holy Spirit: Comforter & Guide, Various Scripture • June 7, 2015
In this fourth message in our 6-Week study on the The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit we arrive at the first part of the work that the Holy Spirit does in our lives since coming at Pentecost. Listen as this week we discover The Holy Spirit: Comforter & Guide!
Holy Spirit: Promised & Sent, Acts 2:1-42 • May 31, 2015
In this third message in our 6-Week study on the The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit we finally arrive at the answer to the question, why do we read and hear about the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost. Wasn't He always here and active since the creation? What was unique about the Day of Pentecost?
Holy Spirit: Creator—ReCreator, Various Scripture • May 24, 2015
In this second message in our 6-Week study on the The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit we focus on understanding His activity and role before the Day of Pentecost as recorded in the Book of Acts and chapter 2. In this message we discover the Holy Spirit as Creator and ReCreator and His activity in between.
Holy Spirit: Fully God, Fully Person, Various Scripture • May 17, 2015
As we begin our 6-week series on The Person & Work of God the Holy Spirit we lay the foundation to our understanding of Who HE Is by discovering that He is both Fully God and Fully a Person.
Acts: A Courageous Faith, Acts 28, May 10, 2015
We arrive at the end of the story of the beginning of the church. Acts 28 is the final leg in the apostle Paul's voyage to Rome with a short layover in Malta. Listen as we discover how the apostle finishes well and the conclusion to this wonderful book written by Dr. Luke.
Acts: Avoiding a Life on The Rocks, Acts 27, May 3, 2015
Finally, the apostle Paul is headed to Rome, but there is one more huge adventure at sea that must be navigated. Listen as we discover How to Avoid a Life on The Rocks!
Acts: The Gospel, Politics & Power, Acts 25-26, April 26, 2015
In this week's passage the apostle Paul finds himself back in court, first with the new Governor Festus and then before King Agrippa. Listen as we discover why exactly these final 4 chapters of the Book of Acts are in the Bible and what it means for us today!
Acts: Justice Delayed, Acts 24, April 19, 2015
In this week's passage the apostle Paul finds himself in prison and under trial before the Governor of Judea, Felix. The trumped charges against him are easily defended by Paul's excellent oratory skills but the key to the story is Felix's inability to make a decision. Man's justice may be delayed, but as we will learn, God's never is.
Acts: Take Courage—Press On, Acts 22-23, April 12, 2015
The apostle Paul has one last shot at giving his testimony of faith in Jesus to his Jewish brothers and sisters in Jerusalem. He knows the stakes are high. How will he do? Listen as we hear his wonderful testimony and his response to their anger toward him.
Easter Sunday: Evidences of The Resurrection, John 20:1-31, April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday is the day that Christians celebrate the literal resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ. Just like he predicted 3 or more times to his disciples, that he would die, be buried and rise again on the 3rd day, Jesus does Indeed Rise! Since that day, doubtful and full on skeptics have tried to proof it never happened. In today's message we offer Evidences of The Resurrection!
Palm Sunday: The Arrival of The King, Matthew 21:1-17, March 29, 2015
Acts: Living Dangerously Without Fear 21:17—22:1, March 22, 2015
The apostle Paul finally arrives in Jerusalem. The initial reception is all to the glory of God and then, as prophesied things get dangerous for Paul. Initial Encouragement leads Paul to Take Some Risks. The results are just what we would expect.
Acts: How The Holy Spirit Speaks 21:1-16, March 15, 2015
The apostle Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem and along the way, at almost every stop, men and women who claim to be hearing from the Spirit are warning him not to go. Despite their warnings, Paul continues on. The question then is, who is hearing rightly from the Spirit?
Acts: The First Leadership Retreat 20:17-38, March 8, 2015
In this week's passage we find the apostle in a small seaside town awaiting his ship to Jerusalem. In the meantime he calls the elders from Ephesus, 30 miles away to come for a what is a great model for a leadership retreat. Paul first teaches them some Lessons From the Past, the Lessons From the Present and finally, How to Guard the Future!
Acts: How to Stay Awake in Church 20:1-16, March 1, 2015
In this week's passage we find a story that just begs the question, "Why is this here." The apostle Paul leaves Ephesus for Corinth and then on his way back stops in Troas to visit the church there. He starts preaching and just keep going until midnight we are told and the result is young man falls asleep and falls out a window to his death. Why indeed is this story here?