What do we do with the portions of the gospel where Jesus tells His followers that they should hate their family? Or that they should follow Him instead of burying their father? Or that even saying farewell to family is too much to ask? We see throughout the Bible that family is important! We see… Continue Reading
2 Peter 1 Greeting 1Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Make… Continue Reading
1 Peter 5 Shepherd the Flock of God 1So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under… Continue Reading
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Who shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’ He said, ‘Go and tell this people…’ Isaiah 6:8-9 “God’s questions were not only for Isaiah. His call is for everybody who will listen and respond. The prophet… Continue Reading
13Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to… Continue Reading
Hey AWANA parents! This Wednesday, Sept. 08th is our “Back To AWANA Night”. We will be holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on the Heritage Hall patio. Remember to come hungry! Bring the whole family! Proceeds go to support an adopted student at the Akaki Church in Ethiopia, as well as helping to pay for Summit… Continue Reading
11Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Submission to… Continue Reading
Starting on September 14th, our first Tuesday gathering back on-campus, we will begin a 6 week series called “Pure People”. I’m really excited about this series because I want our Sr. High students to be known as pure people in their schools and in their neighborhoods. This goes way beyond sexual purity, but most definitely… Continue Reading
4As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,… Continue Reading
13Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in… Continue Reading