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Marks of Maturity

The importance of spiritual maturity

August 14, 2024 • Pastor Tom Arnould • Galatians 5:22–23

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How do you know if you're mature? It can't just be age, as we have all seen people who are older but have failed to mature along the way. Life is not always predictable, but how we handle and adapt to situations can be a great indicator of what maturing we have accomplished and what is still lacking. Spiritual maturity is a very important topic emphasized by scripture that I hope to expound on for you in this message.

Christian Citizenship

September 25, 2024 • Brent Olsson

An election is coming up, which raises questions as to the role of a Christian in a society governed by a government. Are we to be activists or to be separate? The Bible has answers as to the Christian's appropriate response to decisions from their government that they agree or disagree with. This election is especially important and thus it is essential that believers be informed on how God would desire that we find our place in the civic and national systems.

Be Not Conformed

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Tom Arnould • Romans 12:1–2

From a Christian perspective, not being conformed to the world means rejecting the values and behaviors that contradict God's will. Romans 12:1-2 urges believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, as an act of worship. It calls Christians to renew their minds and not follow the patterns of the world, which are often driven by selfishness, materialism, and sin. Instead, through transformation, believers are to discern and pursue what is good, pleasing, and perfect according to God's will. This transformation is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ, standing apart from worldly influences.

Cultivating Generosity

September 18, 2024 • Pastor Tom Arnould

Jesus has simple words on giving: "Give, and it will be given back to you." It is important for the Christian to view giving as an exciting opportunity, as God has great rewards for the generous. The Bible describes a proportional relationship between the amount we give and what we receive back. Therefore it is important to examine your attitude and perception of giving and ensure that you are cultivating a giving spirit within yourself rather than a stingy spirit.