Deepening Discipleship

Honoring the Spirit of the Sabbath

November 26, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Exodus 20:8–11

The Lord blessed and sanctified the seventh day in creation to get us to stop and remember that he is the Creator.  Today, we will see the importance of God’s prescription of the Sabbath and the value of honoring the spirit of the Sabbath as New Testament believers.

Making Time for God

November 19, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Exodus 20:8–11

We must worship God exclusively, correctly, reverently, and regularly.  If you are not careful, life has a way of crowding God out.  Listen in as Pastor Joe explains how Christians can make time for God even in the busyness of life.

The Service of the Lord's Supper

November 19, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Psalm 100

In preparation for partaking of the Lord's Supper, we had a special time of prayer, scripture reading, special music, and an encouraging sermon. Listen in to our service to guide your heart towards thankfulness to God for his Son, Jesus Christ.

How the Lord Builds the Church

May 21, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • 1 Peter 2:4–5

Why Church? Have you ever wondered why anyone attends church? 1 Peter 2:4-5 teaches two foundational truths about how the Lord builds the church, without which we cannot achieve spiritual maturity. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains the purpose behind why and how the Lord builds his church.

A Tutorial on Introspection

April 16, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • 1 Corinthians 15:1, Job

The book of Job is the record of just a few months in the life of one of God’s servants. It is an account of how God taught Job a most important lesson, and its a fundamental lesson that each of us must learn.  If you are confused by a trial, have a hidden fear, want to help a friend, or just want to get closer to God, then this message is for you.

Liberation from the Unwinnable Race

July 4, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin

A young man who pursued the "good life" eventually realized that everything he wanted was at his home the whole time. Dr. Martin explains the allure of the world that draws each of us into a rat race that cannot be won. Most importantly, he explains how to exit the race and get back to the race of faith.

Liberation from the Unnecessary Standard

July 11, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin

The "older brother" in the story of the Prodigal Son exposes the motivation behind the service of many people. Dr. Martin exposes the truth that the only biblical motivation for doing anything is the love of God. Using the older brother's story, Christians can examine their lives to determine if they are merely complying with arbitrary standards or are motivated by Christ's love.

The Marks of a Healthy Church

January 2, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Ephesians 3:10–21

How do you know if a church is going in the right direction? Evaluating a church isn't so easy, so listen to Dr. Martin as he explores the characteristics of a healthy church.

What Makes for a Faithful Church?

April 24, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • 1 Thessalonians 1:5–8

There are many opinions about what makes a church great, but what characteristics allow the church to be considered "faithful"? Join Pastor Joe as he explains how the Thessalonians embraced key characteristics that made them an example of a faithful church.

Jesus & Peter: An Authentic Relationship

April 24, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin

God does not have favorites, but he does have intimates. Dr. Martin explains how vulnerability, transparency, and humility lead to closeness with God.

Vision and Values for Your Life

June 16, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin

Experiencing God in a Culture of Death

July 31, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Deuteronomy 5:17

The world is bombarded by a culture that uncontroversially considers life to be cheap, insignificant, exploitable, trivial and expendable. Christians must find their voice and take action to help the most vulnerable in our society. Listen as Pastor Joe Martin explains three principles that underlie the 6th Commandment. From those principles, he will encourage us to take two actions to promote the sanctity of life and to help us all experience God in a culture of death.

From Victim to Victor

March 27, 2022 • Tom Enman • Romans 8

The transition from victim to victor is possible only through the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen as guest speaker Tom Enman, a former pastor in Vermont, explains how God frees us from condemnation and defeat to being more than conquerors in part 1 of his series on Romans 8.

Showing the Character of Christ in Your Life

April 3, 2022 • Tom Enman • Romans 8:18–30

Developing and demonstrating the character of Jesus Christ is possible only through the power of the Holy Spirit. Listen as guest speaker Tom Enman, a retired pastor from Vermont, explains how to count the glory of God more valuable than freedom from suffering in part 2 of his series on Romans 8.

The Assurance of God's Love

April 10, 2022 • Tom Enman • Romans 8:18–39

Do you ever struggle with someone’s low opinion of you? Join Tom Enman, a retired pastor, as he teaches us how to cling to God’s compassionate words for us that assure us that his opinion of us is one of love.