Posts Tagged ‘jesus’
Modeling Christ for the Next Generation
Why Discipleship Starts at Home One of the biggest challenges facing families and churches today is the misconception that discipling children is primarily the church’s responsibility. Many parents think, “If I just get my kids to church, the pastors will take care of their spiritual growth.” However, the reality shows that the church’s time with…
Read MoreHow to Honor God and Government
If you’ve ever felt the tension between respecting governing authorities and living out your allegiance to King Jesus, you’re not alone. We live in some of the most politically charged and polarizing environments. As Christ-followers, we’re called to uniquely be of two worlds simultaneously. Like a spiritual amphibian, we are both citizens of earth and…
Read MoreSlow Down to Hear Christ’s Voice: God Still Speaks!
Nothing is worse in a conversation than talking to someone who gives you the silent treatment in return. If you’ve ever felt like God is silent, you’re not alone. I get it. Life is loud, our schedules are packed, and the world has a way of crowding out the quiet. What if we are crowding…
Read MoreThe King Who Was Born to Die
Sermon Notes The King Who Was Born to Die The word “love” might be one of the most overused words ranging from “loving” ice cream to “loving” a spouse. So, how is God’s love displayed? Why is it celebrated during the Christmas season? Listen in as Pastor Markus Witherspoon takes us into a prophecy about…
Read MoreThe King is Coming!
Sermon Notes The King is Coming! The word “joy” is beaming in its meaning, but not always in how we experience it. For hundreds of years and even leading up to the arrival of Jesus, God’s people had to learn how to receive divine comfort while they waited for the promise of the Messiah to…
Read MoreA Kingdom of Peace
Sermon Notes A Kingdom of Peace The word “peace” at this time of year evokes holding a hot cooca and a harmonious home, sitting near a glistening tree. But most of us know that this sort of picture of peace is either fleeting or absent from many of our season’s experiences. Listen in as Pastor…
Read MoreA King Will Be Born
Sermon Notes A King Will Be Born The word “hope” is a traditional Advent word. But it seems to have lost its point. Many times when we say “hope” it is as cavalier as wishing for a sports team to win a game. But putting that on the scale of more important matters, it still…
Read MoreParable of the Servants
Sermon Notes Parable of the Servants You know what’s not easy… Waiting! But waiting is inescapable in this life, whether it is in lines at stores, in traffic, or for Jesus to return. In this message, Pastor Markus Witherspoon walks us through the Parable of the Servants and challenges us to make the most of…
Read MoreParable of the Unforgiving Servant
Sermon Notes Parable of the Unforgiving Servant The coming holidays remind often stir up varied feelings on seeing family or relatives. Hardly anyone walks through life without some bitterness geared toward others. In this message you’ll hear from Pastor JoAnn Johnson as she walks us through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and challenges us…
Read MoreParable of the Unforgiving Servant
Study Guide Parable of the Unforgiving Servant The coming holidays remind often stir up varied feelings on seeing family or relatives. Hardly anyone walks through life without some bitterness geared toward others. In this message you’ll hear from Pastor JoAnn Johnson as she walks us through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and challenges us…
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