The Gospel of John reveals Christ as the creator, as a man, as the image of God and as the living Word. When we hear the word Gospel, we often consider it as just a story or “good news” as it translates. The scripture gives us a little deeper understanding in that the gospel is…
Author: Pastor James
Heart of the Gospel, the Birth of the Church
Last week we began a journey looking into the heart of the gospel by seeing Jesus Christ through scripture. My prayer for you is that your mind and heart have been transformed and the result has been a heart of worship toward Him as your greatest treasure. This week, a small side-line focus out of…
Jesus, the Creator of All Things…
Jesus Christ is one of the most well-known figures in the world, but what is known about Him is often misaligned with what scripture actually teaches. In John’s Gospel, we find a beautiful and clear picture of who Christ is and why it is important to know Him. Jesus praying in John 17:3 says, “And…
FAQ for Potential and New Members
What am I supposed to do about inviting people to church? Great question. First, we must realize that the purpose of the church is NOT to invite people to “IT” but to invite people to “US”. This means that we are to openly invite, invest and enrich the lives of people whom God puts in…
Eternal Focus in Our Thinking
Although we all think continually, more often our thoughts are dominated by what life throws at us which takes our thoughts away from Christ. Paul gives us a key to living a worshipful life in Romans 12 when he says to be transformed by the “renewal of your mind.” Several places in the New Testament…
Frustration and the Believer
Life is full of frustration and that is not going to change. As long as we live in this world the effects of sin will be felt. The good news is that our God is a loving and merciful God who is His rich mercy crucified His son to satisfy His wrath against sin. God,…
A Church to Be…
… what God intended for a church to be; a people of His own possession because of His GRACE and TRUTH found only through His SON Jesus Christ. John 1:14 (ESV) 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father,…
Being the Church, Not Doing Church…
A Church To Be…. What is a church? Really? It often goes without much contemplation but in reality, the living and visible church is a gathering of people who are called out by God to live for His glory and to enjoy Him as their highest treasure, pleasure and joy! As you contemplate the question,…