How To Be Fruitful in the Knowledge of the Lord Jesus | 2 Peter 1:5-11
We move from knowing about Jesus to knowing Jesus when we allow Jesus to meet our need. Allowing Jesus to meet our need, whatever it is, is an act of faith and God rewards faith! In 2 Peter 1, the apostle describes what it looks like to allow Jesus to meet our needs. The results will surprise you.
Guarding Your Heart | Proverbs 7 and Romans 6
We all face temptation of various kinds. But it is the most difficult battles when we face temptation with an empty heart. Here, the voice of temptation attacks who we are and makes choices that we would otherwise find horrible, suddenly appealing. But there is an answer - Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Pastor Ross uses the wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs 7 to help explain how we face temptation.
Don’t Settle for Knowing about Jesus | 2 Peter 1:2-4
The apostle Peter was in the inner circle. He know what it was like to know Jesus. 2 Peter 1:2-4, Peter talks about how important it is for us to know Jesus personally - not solely know ‘about’ Him.
God Comforts the Depressed | 2 Corinthians 7:5-7
Depression is one of the most common struggles that humanity faces. Some have been shamed into thinking that it is the result of their sin, or a lack of faith, or that they just aren't trying hard enough. But God, He doesn't shame or condemn those who are struggling. Instead, God comforts the depressed. Discover what how God brings comfort and how He sometimes involves the church.
A Godly Sorrow that Leads to Repentance | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
In relationships, sometimes we need to say some hard things. But the reason we speak up is from love and with love with the hope that it will lead to a Godly sorrow that leads to repentance, without condemnation. In 2 Corinthians chapter 7, we see how this played out between the Apostle Paul and the church in Corinth.
Choose Who You Attach Yourself To Wisely | 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Under the New Covenant, God's still gives commands. These commands are not used to judge our acceptance, but they exist to keep us safe from harm. To ignore these commands is to say that you know better than God, which opens us up to harm.
In 2 Corinthians chapter 6, Paul is giving a command regarding who we join ourselves to. The danger is we choose poorly and are drawn into the mess of the world. But when we obey God's command in this area, we are trusting God to care, protect, and provide for us.
Are you a Sinner or a Saint? | 2 Corinthian 6:14
One of the most popular phrases in the church today is "I'm just a sinner saved by grace." You find it on bumper stickers, in books, on clothing... It's so popular, and yet it's not Biblical, and therefore it's not true. Nowhere in the Bible does it refer to New Covenant believers as sinners saved by grace. Instead, we are saints - holy ones of God.
What Does True Worship Look Like?
What does true worship look like? Everyone has a different response but the big question is: Does God have a definition of what true worship looks like? The answer is 'yes' but we don't often consider what His definition looks like. Pastor Robin takes out the biblical building blocks to show us what is God's definition of true worship.
Open Your Heart | 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
The Prosperity Gospel message does not accurately reflect the true gospel. The Christian Life is not a promise of health, wealth, and perpetual happiness. It will, at times, include suffering, which is not a bad thing. For love is proven through these times of suffering, and trust is formed. The Apostle Paul shares what he has endured for the sake of the Corinthians, in order that he might win their trust and they might receive life in Jesus through him.
When God Begs - Unbelieving Believers | 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
It is hard to watch people struggle when the answer to their struggle is right there waiting for them to use. The harder the struggle, the more desperate we beg them to take hold of the help that is waiting for them. That is God's heart, that we would use what we possess - the life of Christ in us - so that our faith in Him would not be in vain.