We often view suffering as something to be avoided at all costs. But there is purpose in our trials. God uses them to refine us, to make us into the type of people He is wanting to create, and bring us to glory.
The Path to Glory
1 Peter 4:12-19
June 21, 2020 • Matt Porter
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When it comes to living under authority, our pride often gets in the way of humble submission. But the Church is to be a witness to the kingdom of God and how authority ultimately should be exercised. When we humble ourselves and trust God’s plan, we find that God graciously relieves our anxiety.
Live Each Day Like it's Your Last
June 14, 2020 • Matt Porter
How are we loving one another? And not just those who are easy to love or who look and think like us, but those who are difficult? At the end of the day, will we be known for how we loved and served selflessly, trusting God to supply us with the grace we need to live in this way?
For Christ's Sake, Stop Sinning
June 7, 2020 • Matt Porter
What marks a Christian apart from others? Is it simply our good works? If our motivation toward good works comes from ourselves, we will eventually find ourselves operating from a place of shame or pride. But if our motivation is rooted in the Gospel, we will discover the freedom in knowing that our good works have nothing to do with us at all.