May You Never Hear God’s Malediction
Tim Young
What are we delivered from when we hear the Benedicition? At the end of 2 Corinthians, we ponder the blessings of encouragement and comfort that come with the fellowship of the Spirit and face the sobering reality of isolation and despair if we reject the Holy Spirit. We have conscious comfort through the Spirit, but […]
Are Christians a Plague?
Mark Howard
Is belief in Jesus Christ a dangerous, social contagion? Many believe Christianity stifles self-expression and should be avoided at all costs. But like Paul on trial at the end of Acts, in order to defend the faith, we need to maintain our integrity as we give a reason for the hope that is within us.
Pressed On Every Side
Mark Howard
We might not experience the same persecution as Paul, but following Jesus will always bring with it a certain measure of opposition. We see in our text today as Paul is targeted, attacked, and arrested at the Temple, a pattern experienced by believers through the ages. We trace the false accusation (27-29), the fierce attack […]
A Recipe for Prayer: People, Power, & Praise
Brian Parker
In these passages from Romans, we see Paul’s genuine affection for others. His confidence in the Gospel and prayerful petitions for the Early Church set an example to us today to love others even when they’ve done nothing to earn our love.
God’s Word God’s Way
Mark Howard
After several years planting churches in Turkey and Greece, the Apostle Paul is above to move on to a new phase in his mission. His departing words demonstrate his priorities and the patterns he’s laid out for the local Elders. Through this God reveals his priority and pattern for the church today!
Don’t Drive Alone
Mark Howard
In Acts 20:1-16, we follow Paul’s return journey to Jerusalem through Turkey and Greece. Along the way, we encounter an unusual incident involving an especially long sermon! In all of this, we learn some important lessons about the Christian life: we should be serving one another, be support by one another and in everything be […]
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