To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things;
Ephesians 3:8-9
Yearly Archives:: 2021
The Purpose of the Mystery of the Gospel
so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Ephesians 3:10-11
Communion With God
The highest priority for the Christian is to experience and enjoy communion with God. Let’s all make that our goal for 2021.
Paul’s Prayer Part 1
“To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 3:8-10
Paul’s Prayer Part 2
“For this reason I bend my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner self, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,”
Ephesians 3:14-17
The Self-Existence of God
The true and living God is the uncaused Cause of all things. He has always existed and always existed because it is His nature to be. He is eternal and is in need of nothing.
Read More...The Tri-Unity of God
The true and living God is one in being and three in person. A mystery? Yes! A contradiction? No. He has eternally existed in the three distinct persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of those distinct persons is God, and yet there is only one God.”
Being Rooted in Love
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love”
Ephesians 3:17
Growing in the Understanding of Love of Christ
“so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled to all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:17-19
The Immutability of God
The immutability of God means that He does no change, either in His person or His purposes. This means we can trust Him and fully commit our lives to Him.
The Omnipresence of God
The Bible teaches that all of God is present all the time everywhere. That’s what the doctrine of God’s Omnipresence means. So, what does that mean for us practically? That’s the question Brian seeks to answer in this teaching.
Growing in Understanding of the Love of Christ Part 2
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled to all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:18-19
Paul’s Doxology
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
The Knowledge of God
What does God know? It is mind boggling when you take time to consider the limitless knowledge of God!
The Power of God
In this message we look at the Power of God as seen in Creation, Preservation, Christ, Believers, and Unbelievers. Let us look and tremble!
Christian Unity: Christian Culture v. Cancel Culture
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3
The Holiness Of God
The holiness of God is the attribute that is most prominent of all of them. It is the only attribute that is repeated three times by the angels in the throne room. So, what is it, and how will it effect us when we get a true glimpse of it? That is what we are exploring in this message.
The Faithfulness of God
God will do all that He says He will do. That is the bedrock of God’s faithfulness. Because He is faithful, He will keep His promises, fulfill His threats, preserve His people, discipline His people, and help His people in temptation.
The Jealousy of God
The Bible boldly states that our God is a Jealous God. It even tells us that His name is Jealous. What exactly does that mean? What are the implications for the Christian? Listen in!
The Love of God
The love of God is deep and profound. In this message we look at 7 different Biblical facets of God’s love. The covenant love of God for His people is powerful and amazing!
The Mercy and Grace of God
Join us as Justin Fowler talks about the two attributes of God that are vital to the Christian faith: mercy and grace.
The Sovereignty of God In Creation and Providence
God is sovereign – He possesses absolute freedom to do as He pleases, and has absolute control over the actions of all of His creatures. In this message we explore God’s sovereignty in creation and in providence. I think it will surprise you as to what the Bible says that God decrees shall take place.
The Sovereignty of God in Salvation
There are two schools of thought concerning how sinners are saved. Some believe that the ultimate determiner of whether one person is saved or not comes down to the exercise of their will. The other school of thought believes that it comes down to the exercise of God’s will. Which position is right? See what Jesus taught concerning this in John 6:35-45.
Objections to the Sovereignty of God in Salvation
If the ultimate determining factor in whether a person comes to Christ is the sovereign will of God, then a whole host of objections and questions need to be answered. In this message, Pastor Brian seeks to answer some of the most common objections to the sovereignty of God in salvation.
The Mercy and Grace of God
In this message we explore the mercy and grace of God. Mercy is not getting what you deserve; grace is getting what you don’t deserve. We are objects of God’s free and sovereign mercy and grace! Hallelujah!
The Justice of God
The justice of God is one of God’s perfections. Find out why Christians can be glad and take heart in His justice, and why non-Christians can only tremble in this message.
The Wrath of God
Of all of the attributes of God, the wrath of God is the one we are most uncomfortable with. In this message we explore why that is, and why this truth is so vitally important.
The Goodness of God
God is good! We all say it. We all believe it. But just how is God good, and how should we react when it doesn’t feel like He is good? Join us as we study this perfection of God!
The Truth Of God
God’s truth has been revealed, it is absolute, infallible, immutable, and sufficient. Join us in this message as we point out what our response should be to God’s glorious truth.
Freedom In Christ
For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13-14
The Glory Of God
We conclude our series on the Attributes of God today with a study on the glory of God. God’s glory is the sum of all of His perfections put on display. God is committed to His glory above all things. See how that might affect your life and your prayers in this message.
Spiritual Gifts
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Ephesians 4:7
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
Healthy Church Relationships
What do healthy church relationships look like? We get a wonderful example of healthy spiritual relationships in Philippians 1:1-8. Here we are encouraged to be thankful for one another, pray for one another, be confident of God’s work in one another, and have a godly affection for one another.
Paul’s Prayer For Growth in Godliness
When Paul prayed for the Philippians what did He ask God to do? Interestingly, he didn’t pray about all the things we usually pray about – safety, protection, healing, prosperity. Instead, he focused exclusively on the spiritual growth of the saints in Philippi – their love, knowledge, discernment, sincerity, blamelessness, and fruit. I think we would be wise to do the same.
A God-Centered Perspective on Suffering, Living and Dying
In this message we seek a God-centered perspective in three areas of life: suffering, living, and dying. If we can see these things from God’s divine perspective, and live the way the apostle Paul did, we can expect God to use in greater ways!
The Ultimate Goal of the Spiritual Gifts in the Church
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses the importance and goal of spiritual gifts in the church.
Defense Against Falsehood and Heretical Teaching
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses how to defend against false teaching by using the spiritual gifts in the church body.
Conduct Worthy Of The Gospel
How do we live our lives worthy of the gospel of Christ? By standing together, striving together, and suffering together, in spite of the opposition we will face when we boldly proclaim God’s truth.
Jesus-The Ultimate Model of Selfless Humility
In order to help the Philippian believers pursue unity, Paul exhorted them to selfless humility, and then lifted up the supreme example in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Marks Of A Healthy Church
Join us as Paster Wade discusses what are the marks that make a healthy church.
The Extra-ordinary Life
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses what it is to live an extra-ordinary life.
The Human and Divine Role In Sanctification
What is my role and what is God’s role in my sanctification? Is it all up to me, or all up to God? Or is it half up to me and half up to God? Paul addresses these questions in Philippians 2:12-13. The answer may surprise you.
No Complaining Or Arguing!
God’s will is that His children stand out from the rest of the world with their pure and holy lives. But how do they to stand out specifically? In the way they do not complain or argue, but seek peace and unity.
The Extra-ordinary Life Part 2
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses in the second part of what an extra-ordinary life is by showing us what it is not.
How to Discern the Voice of Jesus
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses the importance of knowing and discerning the voice of Jesus from our own.
Paul – A Poured Out Life
After telling the Philippians they should do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, Paul gives them three flesh and blood examples of what this looks like: Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. In this message we see Paul pouring out his life on behalf of Christ’s church. May we go and do likewise!
Timothy – A Christ-Centered Life
Timothy gives us a wonderful example of a Christ-centered life. His life is meant to inspire and motivate us to greater godliness. Let us imitate him in so far as he imitates Jesus.
How A Disciple Of Jesus Should Speak
Join us as Pastor Wade discusses the importance of speech and how believers should speak to people.
A Tale of Two Angers
Join us as Pastor Wade goes through Ephesians 4 and discusses the two types of anger and how to deal with them.
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