Idols of the heart are those pursuits that take precedence over God in our lives. They are the sin beneath the sin. They are things that we trust in more than God to meet our needs. This chart is a listing of these idols. Take some time to identify what you may be pursuing other…
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross satisfied God’s justice. Because God is perfectly just, he must punish sin, otherwise he would not be true to his holy character. So instead of giving us the punishment we deserved, God sacrificed Jesus on the cross to bear the penalty of death in order to see justice done. And so God is…
This past week we attempted to answer the question, “why the cross?” Why was it necessary? Why did Jesus die? What was God demonstrating? The short answer is that the cross demonstrates the glory and character of God, that he is both just and merciful. It is where the love of God and the justice…
Here is a quick presentation on the mission and values of our community of twentysomethings called, Grad Group. What is Grad Group
In researching material for a series of talks on singleness, I came across this quiz. I found it to be somewhat humorous, somewhat revealing, somewhat true, and somewhat cheesy! Basically it is a questionnaire to take that is supposed to reveal if you would date you… are you ready for a relationship?! Preparing for a Permanent Relationship…
As I have been studying the topic of singleness in the Bible, I have been amazed how positive the Bible views it. Singleness is a gift of God, a good thing, and a great opportunity to glorify God and portray truths of the gospel. Here is a document that goes through principles on singleness and…
We just finished a series on the End Times. We went through the main four views that are out there on how the world will end. We studied all the important passages and discovered strengths and weaknesses of each view. We also discussed how this type of study should impact our lives. I have compiled…
Here are my thoughts on Psalm 23 from our group time this past Sunday (6/10). Psalm 23
The following is a list of a few of the types of Prayer in the Psalms. For each one, I have a definition and examples, as well as bullet points for application. Go through these and try having a prayer time based on these themes. You will be uplifted! The Prayer of Thanksgiving Thanking God…
Knowing about the End Times gives us greater confidence in our beliefs and greater depth in our understanding of the Bible (2 Tim. 2:15). Knowing the issues surrounding the End Times will protect us from false claims of the end and help us dialogue with society when they come (Mt. 24:4-5). Knowing about Christ’s return…
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