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Sermon 22: The Local Church and Our Spirtual Growth: Part 2: Ephesians 4:11-16
May 31, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Ephesians 4:11–16
We are exhorted to not neglect the regular gathering of the local church because it is an unavoidably necessary part of growing into Christlikeness.
Sermon 22: The Local Church and Our Spirtual Growth: Ephesians 4:11-16
May 24, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Ephesians 4:11–16
We are exhorted to not neglect the regular gathering of the local church because it is an unavoidably necessary part of growing into Christlikeness.
Sermon 21: The Importance of the Local Church in Our Family Life: Hebrews 10:23-25
May 17, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Hebrews 10:23–25
In Hebrews 10 we are exhorted to not neglect the regular gathering of the local church because it is an unavoidably necessary part of growing into Christlikeness.
Sermon 20: Practical Considerations for Children and Media: Proverbs 4:18-19
May 10, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Proverbs 4:18–19
Summary: Since there are two very distinct paths or ways of life set before all of us, we must understand their nature and end, so we will choose wisely and guide the generations behind us wisely.
Sermon 19: Practical Considerations for Preparing Our Children for Life: Part 2: Proverbs 1:1-9
May 3, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Proverbs 1:1–9
Sermon 19: Practical Considerations for Preparing Our Children for Life: Proverbs 1:1-9
April 26, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Proverbs 1:1–9
Part of preparing our children for life is giving them access to the necessary tools that God will use to bless them as adults.
Sermon 18: Walking in Love When Disagreements Develop: Romans 13:10-14:1
April 19, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Romans 13:10—14:1
While the specific case being addressed in Romans 13-14 is significantly different than the case in 1 Corinthians 8-9, the ultimate applications of the two texts are nearly identical. These two passages, when compared, provide a practical framework for helping us to understand how to handle issues of disagreement over conscience related matters.
Sermon 17: When Matters of Conscience Create Conflict: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
April 12, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • 1 Corinthians 8
Sermon 16: What is the Conscience and How Does it Work? Part 2: Romans 2:11-16
April 5, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Romans 2:11–16
All people whether religious or irreligious, have a moral sense, and that moral sense cannot be ignored without serious consequence. God wants us to have a healthy conscience.
Sermon 16: What is the Conscience and How Does it Work? Romans 2:11-16
March 29, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Romans 2:11–16
All people whether religious or irreligious, have a moral sense, and that moral sense cannot be ignored without serious consequence. God wants us to have a healthy conscience.
The Importance of a Healthy Conscience: Psalm 38:1-8
March 15, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Psalm 38:1–8
The following psalm reveals the complex physical, mental, and emotional anguish we experience when we have a violated conscience. God wants us to be mentally healthy people.
Sermon 14: Our Union with Christ and Dealing with Temptation: Romans 6:1-18
March 8, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Romans 6:1–18
Summary: Since we are united to Christ, we are fully equipped to take our responsibility seriously so that we can experience daily victory over indwelling sin.
Sermon 13: Raising Children Who Know How to Deal with Temptation: Part 3: Ephesians 6:10-19
March 1, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • Ephesians 6:10–19
Summary: We need to teach our children how to prepare for victory before they face temptation.
Sermon 13: Raising Children Who Know How to Deal with Temptation: Part 2 James 1:2-5
February 22, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • James 1:2–5
Effective parenting starts with a healthy view of the Christian life. We need to think Biblically about temptation so we can effectively prepare our children for a lifelong walk with God that will involve temptations and struggles that can be overcome and become a catalyst for real Christian maturity.
Sermon 13: Raising Children Who Know How to Deal with Temptation: Part 1 James 1:2-5
February 15, 2023 • Pastor Joel Porcher • James 1:2–5
Effective parenting starts with a healthy view of the Christian life. We need to think Biblically about temptation so we can effectively prepare our children for a lifelong walk with God that will involve temptations and struggles that can be overcome and become a catalyst for real Christian maturity.
