Scott, Jeff & Justin discuss repentance by asking the questions, "Why are we afraid of this word?" "What is the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow?" and "What are some ways we shouldn't be thinking about repentance?" https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/20150915WoGP.mp3...
Sin does damage to the soul. God has provided comfort for damaged souls through repentance that leads to life in Christ. Text: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20150913.mp3...
Today I am praying about three transitions. I hope you will join me. First, pray with me about the transition happening at the International Mission Board. The IMB is the agency our church supports and partners with for international evangelism, church planting, and the relief of...
"When we're going through really tough circumstances, how do we typically think about ourselves and God?" "How do we engage with God and his comfort in the midst of our trials?" "What are some ways we can bring comfort to others when they're suffering?" Scott...
As our afflictions drive us to rely on God, we receive comfort from him through his Son Jesus Christ. Church is the place where the comforted in Christ comfort others with Christ. Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20150906.mp3...
I recently sat with a small group of pastors for an afternoon conversation. We do this regularly enough to have developed a pattern. We each take our turn to give a brief update on life and ministry. Then we put our leadership challenges on the...
Jeff asks Scott the questions, "Why is the church afraid of the word 'work'?" and "How do you respond when you hear someone in today's culture talking about how the church is not doing enough?" https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/20150901WoGP.mp3...
September 2 & 8-10 Community Groups Begin - Register September 2, 6:30pm Youth D-Groups Begin September 9, 9:30-11:00am Women's "Gospel Identity" Study Begins - Register September 12, 8:30am ?Men's Gathering - Register September 13, 3:00-5:30pm ?New Member Class - RSVP to Nanette Ryan September 13, 6:00-7:30pm ?Women's "1 Peter" Study Begins - Register September 13, 6:15-8:15pm Tusculum Reading...
After the grand vision of the victory of Christ at the end of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul returns in chapter 16 to some very practical matters for himself and the church. This reminds us that we should give ourselves to the work at hand until...
Last Sunday, we saw from 1 Corinthians 15 the great end toward which God is moving the world. It all started with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, will continue with the resurrection of all who are "in Christ" (Christians), and conclude with Christ...
