I Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on guard, stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” In the midst of Paul’s farewell comments to the Corinthians he writes these couple versus of empowerment. Paul gives them a picture of what it looks like to live out their faith. They are to [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Putting Vision into Practice: "The attitude of God’s empowering grace."
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Resisting the Temptation of baal: "Taking on my purpose in the body of Christ"
Posted: March 27, 2008 in UncategorizedJudges 3:7 “The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. They forgot about the Lord their God, and they served the images of Baal and Asherah poles. In Judges we can see the heart of covenant theology, over and over again. The Israelites are constantly forgetting about the Lord. Their sin in luring them away [...]
Directions to Crossroads’ Worship at “The Mill” in Hope Mills…. 3910 Ellison St.
Posted: March 27, 2008 in new churchOur Worship Experience Begins at 10:15am on Sunday’s Coming from Jack Britt/Gates Four Area find way to Stoney Point Rd (or Rockfish Rd) and come towards Hope Mills Stay on Rockfish Rd. till it ends and make a right onto Hope Mills Rd. (nc 59) Go underneath railroad and make a right at next light [...]
I Corinthians 9:16 “Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News.” Here Paul is talking to the Corinthians about his relationship with them; as he does this in this Chapter he moves [...]
The door to the church works both ways: "Welcoming a sinner and breaking fellowship with a believer"
Posted: March 20, 2008 in UncategorizedI Corinthians 5:11 “I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.” This chapter is all about Paul dealing with and confronting the Corinthian Church. It seems that the church is [...]
I Corinthians 4:7 “For what give you the right to make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?” Paul is talking to the Corinthians about his relationship with them and seems to be [...]
Preaching the Word: "Simple, plain empowerment from the Holy Spirit."
Posted: March 17, 2008 in UncategorizedI Corinthians 2:4 “And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied on the power of the Holy Spirit.” As Paul is writing to the church at Corinth he is reminding them that in his preaching there was no hidden agenda. He didn’t use his mind [...]
The beauty of the Gospel: "the Grace that keeps us in check."
Posted: March 14, 2008 in UncategorizedGalatians 5:13 “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead use your freedom to serve one another in love.” This chapter in Galatians is great stuff; it is straight gospel. Paul holds in tension 1.) the fact that through [...]
God’s intimate involvement in our lives: "The assurance of Jesus Christ."
Posted: March 11, 2008 in UncategorizedPsalm 38:21 “Do not abandon me O Lord. Do not stand at a distance, my God.” David is at the end of his rope in this psalm. The psalm of full of him crying out in despair over the situation of his life; David seems like he’s not sure if he can go on. Then [...]
Staying true to the good news: "Living within the New Kingdom"
Posted: March 10, 2008 in UncategorizedGalatians 1:6 “I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be Good News.” Obviously Paul is really concerned about the Galatians. He has heard something that leads him to believe that [...]
