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First Service November 17, 2024

November 17, 2024

Last week we discussed how the Bible teaches us to love others with our actions, words, and acceptance. Not that we should compromise the truth, or endorse immaturity, but instead that we must remember that our call to love is bigger than our call to establish rules or to make everyone see things the same as us (concerning debatable things). This week we finish the passage by seeing that our ACTIONS must always align with God and His will for our lives.

First Service November 10, 2024

November 10, 2024

How do we live with others that believe differently from us in “debatable” areas of faith? How do we act towards others who practice their freedoms in Christ differently? Then…what in the world do we do ourselves? Do we follow suit? Do we not? The standard is found in love and faith. Do right by others, do right by God, and do it all in love. Let’s live and love in faith!

First Service November 3, 2024

November 3, 2024

What are some of the fine lines that you walk? Perhaps you know exactly how far you can go before your parents get mad? Perhaps you know the legalese to stay just out of trouble at work? Perhaps you know exactly how to avoid a question so that you’re not really lying? Not all lines are fine. Today we learn that the line between conviction and judgment is bold—we need to know the difference. Do you know how to tell the difference?

First Service October 27, 2024

October 27, 2024

For weeks we have seen that Love comes from God and that Christians must live in love. Now, as chapter 13 ends, we see a notable change in tone. Did Paul lose it? Did he decide to go all legalistic on us? Does it all tie together? Jesus loves us but that doesn’t mean that God is less holy or that He isn’t coming back. As He does—let’s get ready in love and under His Lordship.

First Service October 20, 2024

October 20, 2024

Is the Christian life summed up in the 10 Commandments? Follow the Law, be a good person, and go to Heaven? It is always easy to focus on the negative Commandments. In fact, it is very easy to focus on the Commandments that someone else fails in. Jesus flipped the script though. While the Commandments are good, they don’t lead to life. Jesus, therefore, shares with us a more excellent way – the way of love and fulfillment in Him. The way that fulfills and completes…

First Service October 13, 2024

October 13, 2024

War…Hurricanes…Family Issues…Elections…All of those things give me reason to pause, perhaps even to sigh. God however gives me reason to hope. He gives me strength to carry on, to live my faith, and to allow Him to do the best in each situation of life. Today we take a break from Romans to be reminded of where our ability to live faithfully comes from. Trust in the Lord, for HE is the Almighty and is very much upon His throne. 

First Service October 6, 2024

October 6, 2024

How does the separation of church and state actually work in practical terms? We don’t believe the church should run the government nor do we believe the government should interfere with our worship. Does that mean that our faith never intersects with our civil duties? Does it mean that God has one standard for the government and another for the church? Does it mean that God doesn’t care what happens in the government because it isn’t the church? Romans 13 addresses the purpose of the government and our relationship to it FOR Him. We must give to Caesar only what belongs to him—for God alone is worthy of our worship.

First Service

September 29, 2024

First Service September 22, 2024

September 22, 2024

First Service September 15, 2024

September 15, 2024

First Service September 8, 2024

September 8, 2024

First Service September 1, 2024

September 1, 2024

Once we are making the decision to be “transformed” into the likeness of our Lord, the natural result is to serve Him! So, how do we serve Him best? Today we will see that the best way to honor God with our lives is to walk with Him and serve Him faithfully through the strength and grace He has given us. Don’t be discouraged—be empowered! We can serve God faithfully when He lives through us!  

First Service August 25, 2024

August 25, 2024

Have you ever memorized and studied a Bible verse only to later find out that it means so much more than you ever thought? I am glad to say that the depth of the Bible never ceases to amaze and humble me. This week as we study one of the most significant passages in my life, we will find that it challenges us to “follow Jesus” and to “keep following Jesus.” I pray that we are all challenged this week as we to keep on deciding to follow Jesus…and we do!

First Service August 18, 2024

August 18, 2024

For 2 or 3 months we have been discussing the awesome work of God to bring us to salvation; first to the Jews, then to the Gentiles. In Him though, we are all the same – born again believers by the grace of Jesus Christ! Today we finish the massively theological section concerning Israel with a concluding statement of God’s work to save us all and of His awesome and incomprehensible nature. He is better than we can imagine. He is more worthy than we can express. All Hail the King! He is Worthy!

First Service August 11, 2024

August 11, 2024

We sometimes use the word “impossible” to describe the improbable. It is “impossible” to make that shot! We know how it is. But we also know how the seemingly impossible happens occasionally. The 24-year-old who suddenly is going to be a big brother…The car that has been on empty since yesterday made it to the gas station! The husband who won an argument with his wife! Wow! Today we will find out that God does the impossible and makes it probable. Thank God – He is stronger than the impossible is difficult!