February 2010
New and Improved
Pastor Chambers preaches a message of encouragement reminding us of how Christ takes our old life that was headed for hell, and creates a new and improved life that is worth living. Jesus Christ gives access to God's glory, He demonstrates the nature of God's love, and He allows for God's favor to shine upon us.
Roots and Fruits
by Rev. Greg Powell (Feb 28 2010)
Series: Colossians
In the opening verses of Colossians, Paul lays the groundwork for the rest of the book to this church at Colosse. This groundwork serves as a reminder of the foundation that we all need for Christian living and to keep Christ the center of our lives. But good foundations are not the end purpose; God wants us to be grounded so we can be grafted in and growing to produce fruit as a thriving child of God.
Repentance (Part 2)
by Rev. Greg Powell (Feb 24 2010)
Series: I Really Want to Change
In this second half of the message on repentance, Pastor Powell concludes with describing some of the practical implications that will be evident in the life of someone who truly repented. What does repentance produce on the outside? What role does sorrow and regret play in repentance? And what are the fruits of repentance? This matter of repenting of our sins is an important principle in the Christian life and is worthy of your attention.
Keep the Faith
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Feb 21 2010)
Series: Hebrews
Mere professors of faith will be revealed when the true possessors of faith are able to keep it unto the end. In this somewhat controversial warning passage in Hebrews, the Bible teaches that someone who leaves Christianity isn't simply backsliding, but is indicating that they never had true saving faith to begin with; if they were sincere converts, they would have been able to keep the faith.
The House
by Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh (Feb 21 2010)
Series: World News Today with Joe Missionary
The "world" referred to in Luke 4:5 is translated from a Greek word meaning "the inhabitants of the earth." Certainly, mankind has caused chaos and wreaked havoc on this house called earth. But what is the cure for the destructive lifestyle of mankind, which continues to exalt himself, instead of seeking the kingdom of God? This message answers that question definitively.
Repentance (Part 1)
by Rev. Greg Powell (Feb 17 2010)
Series: I Really Want to Change
For lasting, spiritual change to take effect in our lives, we must go about the hard work to repentance. As Martin Luther said, "To do it no more is the truest repentance." Repentance is a changing of our mind about our sin and its deception. This first part of the sermon develops the biblical message of repentance in the whole of Scripture and differentiates between confession, apology, and repentance.
Fight the Good Fight
by Dr. Fred Moritz (Feb 14 2010)
Series: Missions Conference 2010
Dr. Fred Moritz closes our annual missions conference by preaching on the reality of Christian warfare. Christians must continue to fight the good fight of faith. We are serving the living God who gives life to all who receive Him and that is our motivation to keep on the battlefield.
Missions Lessons from the Woman at the Well
by Dr. Fred Moritz (Feb 14 2010)
Series: Missions Conference 2010
In this story, the Savior of the world met the Samaritan woman at Sychar's well. Here a sinful woman received satisfying water and became a soul-winner. Dr. Fred Moritz preaches on the missions lessons we can learn from this story in John 4.
A Fruitful Missionary Ministry
by Dr. Fred Moritz (Feb 12 2010)
Series: Missions Conference 2010
In this personal and pastorly passage, Paul describes the characteristics of his ministry. We should imitate the same pattern in our ministries if we desire to be fruitful. All of us want our service to God to be blessed by Him, but we must determine to follow the principles laid out in this passage as a prerequisite.
Fellow-Helpers to the Truth
by Dr. Fred Moritz (Feb 11 2010)
Series: Missions Conference 2010
This message, preached Thursday night of our 2010 World Missions Conference, is from the small book of 3 John on the truth of the Gospel. Truth is the church's heritage since we serve the God of truth. We must support missionaries who are the heralds of God's truth by being fellow-helpers with them to get the truth out.