Know Thy Enemy - Part 3 - The Flesh - Ephesians 6:10-12
The enemy we struggle with everyday is the Flesh, the enemy of Sin that lives in the members of our body. It is crucial therefore, that we understand what the Flesh is - and what it is not, how it operates and the tools that it uses. Only then will we see the power of Jesus in us as the answer.
Know Thy Enemy - Part 2 - The World - Ephesians 6:10-12
We continue to understand our enemy with examining what Bible calls the World. A system of thinking that opposes the Kingdom of God and tries to replace God in our lives. This happens through a cultural pull attempting to influence our thinking, desires and goals.
Like Father, Like Child - Psalm 112
Psalm 111 and Psalm 112 are side by side are a picture of what The Father and His kids look like. Sometimes we live by the motivation that we are bad people, imposters needing to prove our worth or hide. Pastor Robin informs us that we do not have to live by the imposter syndrome but need to accept our acceptance as Children of God in order to live freely in the power of God to do good.
Know Thy Enemy - Part 1 - Satan and the Demonic - Ephesians 6:10-12
Whether we realize it or not, we are in a battle. But the battle is not against other people - instead it is against Satan and his demonic forces, the world, and the flesh. But what does that mean?
Pastor Ross begins to explore what it means to be in a battle with Satan and his demonic forces. How they operate, attack, and how as children of God, we have the authority to stand firm in the victory that Jesus purchased on the cross.
Does God Condone Slavery? - Ephesians 6:5-9
There are many passages in the Word of God that are difficult to understand. The issue of slavery in the Bible is addressed multiple times and it would appear that God didn't condemn it.
That doesn’t mean that God promotes slavery, but as we wrestle through this topic we will discover a powerful perspective of what these passages say about what God and His Church are to do, both in the workplace and in the larger world as well.
Parenting for Life - Ephesians 6:4
Parents play a crucial role in developing, nurturing, and teaching a child as they grow up into adults. What does that look like and how can we as parents provide the best opportunity for our children to discover Jesus? Pastor Ross shares what his family does to inspire your family to be intentional in your role as parents.
Parenting Pitfalls - Ephesians 6:1-4
The hardest job in this world is parenting. It is an awesome responsibility to care for and raise children, but it is also an awesome opportunity and experience. Join Pastor Ross in this two-part series as he discusses what parenting under the New Covenant can look like.
How Do I Honour When I Hurt? - 1 Samuel 26
1 Samuel 26 talks about how David had to honour a man in leadership who wanted him dead. The Bible makes it clear that God appoints all leaders, even bad ones, but he also asks us to honour them. What do we do with this? Pastor Robin points out how 1 Samuel 26 aligns our hearts thoughts and actions to follow through on the command.
Protect One Another - Ephesians 5:21-33
Rejection is common to each and every person. And its effect is devastating as it deforms our soul and how we see God, ourselves, and others. That's why the unconditional love and acceptance of God is so critical, not just to healing the hurt of rejection - but to everyday life.
Marriage offers a unique opportunity to distribute God's love and acceptance to one another, and therefore offering protection to when shame and the flesh attacks.
Dwelling in the Shelter of The Most High - Part 2
Pastor Josh continues his study of Psalm 91 where we discover the protection and care of God that leads to the promise of our salvation.