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we are more concerned to implement the principles of Scripture in our specific culture (and even to emulate the best of the Bible-inspired cultures of Scripture), than we are to invest effort in reclaiming current cultural forms for Christian use. pop-contemporary forms or the distinctive ethnic forms…

We quickly forget in this day and age that our God is holy. For some reason we come to the belief that because God is loving, He should be all accepting, and allow anyone into heaven. We forget that narrow is the path that leads to heaven, and broad is the road that leads to destruction. Our God is loving…

Jesus > Culture . Acts 17:16-34 is an important section in the ministry of Paul and the gospel. Luke’s telling of this incident show us how we are to interact with people who don’t know the gospel. Do you want to know how to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ better? Paul demonstrates how to do that.…

ONE ANOTHER Today’s one another focus on living in harmony with one another or a shorter version is unity. Chapter 14 and the 1st ½ of 15 are one extended discussion about how to get along with people in the church who disagree with you on something you feel passionate about. UNITY IS MORE IMPORTANT…

As Americans, we prefer a God who is small a God we can manage, predict and control. We want a God that feels safe to us. One that we can fully understand and explain. One that doesn’t embarrass, confuse, contradict us or make us made. We want what C.S. Lewis called a “tamed lion”. The God of the Bible…

Which of these subjects did Jesus preach on the most; Heaven, Hell, or Money? Jesus talked more about money/possessions than He did Heaven and Hell combined. Why did Jesus put such an emphasis on money and possessions? Because there’s a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we think…

THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH Acts 2 records the birthday of the church, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the 120 believers who were assembled in the Upper Room. It also records the growth process of the infant church. On the Day of Pentecost, about 3000 people believed the gospel, repented of their sins,…

ROOT OF PRAYER God’s sovereignty is his right and power to do all that he decides to do. “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. God’s providence is his seeing to everything that needs to be done to bring about his purposes happens. declaring the end from the…

“I believe a return to discipleship will bring about the reformation of the 21st century.” - Robert Gallatay We can’t just add discipleship to our already busy program schedule. We need to change our church culture. What is a program ? 1. Programs have a clean start and end . Discipleship is life on…

How do Christians engage the culture around them? Are we called to stand against it? To fit completely into it? Or to transform it? These three models of interaction have been advocated by various groups over the centuries, but which one is best, or is there some other approach which governs how we interact with the world? Join Graham, Stephen, and Malcolm, along with the people of Renew, to explore this important, but complex topic.

Cultural Christianity…what is it? I’m sure there are several VARYING definitions - but if we were to pick one…maybe this one: SLIDE: Cultural Christianity is religion that superficially identifies itself as “Christianity” but does not truly adhere to the faith. This particular sermon is not one that…

Acts 17 : 16-34 1. The culture impacted Paul. 16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. (1) A. Paul was waiting . Paul was waiting for people. He was waiting for Timothy and Silas. It seems that Paul wanted to…

Jesus cmmissions ambassadors to spread a counter-cultural kingdom

11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord…

This is a general statement I have heard through the years from believers that go to other churches that may have been in a more traditional baptist type church when they were younger. “I was never happy.” “I never had a good view of myself.” “I never was free.” “Now I don’t feel guilty anymore.” The…

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of…

This afternoon’s study is an important one and it is a subject that we have mentioned several times and I think it is important that we spend service talking about it. It is Identifying the enemy. I. THE TRUE ENEMY IS SATAN Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.…

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil…

I would like to thank the church for allowing me to preach this evening. I really appreciate all the support that the church has shown my family as we peruse where God wants us to minister. Tonight especially has personal meaning for me and it is exciting to have the opportunity to preach tonight. You…

1 Timothy 6:12 Last week we pointed out a couple of things that we must keep in mind as we “fight the good fight of faith.” We mentioned the real enemy is Satan, the devil. He is our adversary - he is the one that is seeking to devour and destroy us. We mentioned that he has many tactics, but a couple…

11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord…

1 Joh 2:15-17 In this study of Fixing Church Culture, I want to look at some the cultural buzz words that are not easily defined because they are ever changing in their meaning. I also want to be able to look at our response to some the key issues in society - how we should view some things and how we…

Culture is an interesting word. Have you ever looked it up - the definition of it: The application of labor or other means to improve good qualities in, or growth; as the culture of the mind; the culture of virtue. What are some of the things that we as a church are working towards - what are some of…

DON’T. BE. CLYDE. So… this is Clyde. Clyde Christian. Great guy. Ask anyone. Little strange. Nice. Everyone loves Clyde. DON’T. BE. CLYDE. Easy to love. Great personality. Warm, compassionate, funny. Outgoing and friendly. But trust me, you don’t want to be like Clyde… DON’T. BE. CLYDE. Clyde is in church…