Sermons

Family Resemblance

Comments Off 24 January 2012

When you see a child of God, there’s always a family resemblance.

Series:
Know Love: The Book of First John

One of the wonders of Christianity is the idea that God Himself becomes our Father, and we become His children.  That new identity, and the hope it brings, is what prompts us to imitate Him.

Scripture: 1 John 2:28–3:3

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Mission News

Mission News: Africa Renewal College

Comments Off 22 January 2012

Pastors Matt and Scott are spending two weeks in Uganda with one of our global ministry partners, Africa Renewal Christian College.  ARCC is an evangelical Bible college serving east and central Africa.  Pastors and future pastors come from all over Africa to be trained at ARCC so that they can be sent out to spread the gospel all over the continent.

Please pray for Scott and Matt as they teach.  Scott is teaching Spiritual Formation, which covers topics like Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with God on a personal and community level.  Matt is teaching Discipleship/Evangelism, which emphasizes God’s desire for spreading the Gospel and maturing believers for lifelong ministry.  Continue Reading

Sermons

Understanding Promises

Comments Off 17 January 2012

Every belief makes a promise.  The only question is, can it deliver?

Series:
Know Love: The Book of First John

The truth is that we are all “believers”—even those who say “beliefs aren’t important” have that as their belief!  In this passage, John makes it clear that the Bible’s claims about Jesus are true, and that they can deliver on the promise that they make: eternal life.  What’s more, God Himself promises to be a factor in discovering the truth, if you are humble.

Scripture: 1 John 2:24–2:27

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Mission News

Mission News: Kevin & Leilani

Comments Off 12 January 2012

Kevin and Leilani Humble are Cornerstone missionaries in Asia. Below is a brief update so we can keep up with what God is doing:

After December, the Humbles have a lot of reasons to praise God! On December 4, four members of the Discovery Bible Studies were baptized. They are praying that momentum will continue to build for more Discovery groups to start, and that more people will become Christ’s disciples. The Church Planting Movement training for workers headed to unreached provinces was one of the most exciting trainings they have offered. Over fifty people from Continue Reading