Yesterday, Elder Nathan Tunison preached a compelling and tough message on Revelation 2:18-29 (a letter to the church in Thyatira). In this letter, Jesus gives a warning to the church about sexually immorality, adultery and idolatry.
Today we studied Revelation 2:12-17 (a letter to the church in Pergamum) and discussed the pitfalls of compromise when it comes to God's word and truth. Jesus calls us to trust Him and trust Him alone. The question is, who are we being discipled by, the world or Jesus?
Difficulty is not fun, but God produces amazing things in us out of difficulty - Clarity, focus, determination, settledness, dependence. James 1:2-4 reminds us to consider it pure joy when we face trials because the testing of our faith produces perseverance. If you are going through difficulty, hold steady and lean into Jesus.
Yesterday we kicked off our Revelation series by examining the first letter to the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7.
God’s desire is that through the Church His manifold wisdom would be displayed. This means, that God wants to put his wisdom on display in and through the Church. As we trust God, as we love one another the way God calls us to, His love and grace is poured out in and through us, and His goodness is displayed to the world.
Many today view the church as irrelevant and outdated, but together, we’re going to see the vital need you and I have be part of a thriving, healthy, Gospel-centered community. What does it mean to have a church home?
Many have experienced hurt at the hands of the church. This has led many to leave the church and conclude that the church is broken or flawed. The truth is, it is flawed but it is still more relevant and important than ever. The Bible uses several metaphors to describe those who follow Jesus - body, family, house of God, royal priesthood.
The Church is far more than a human construction, a building, or a social club. The Church is Christ’s body, His family, His Bride. The church is the imperfect yet redeemed people of God, representing Him and His great redemptive power in our broken world. God still has a plan for the church.
Guest speaker, Carlos Medina discusses the Kingdom of God.