The Greatest Commission Review • The greatest Kingdom • The greatest Commandment • The greatest in the Kingdom • The greatest Sacrifice • The greatest Victory • The greatest Commission The greatest calling – a disciple who is… • A disciple is—following, changed by, committed to the mission of • Called to make disciples not […]
Jesus often spoke about the Kingdom of God. He said God’s Kingdom is different from any nation or kingdom of this world. In this new series, we are looking at some of the greatest concepts and events discussed in God’s Word that make His kingdom different from any other. Come join us as we embrace […]
Jim Putman, Senior Pastor of Real Life Ministries, leads us through his process of investigation of different belief systems and religions that led him through his journey from atheism to belief in Jesus. He leads us through the evidence that he came to discover that countered the three most common attacks against the New Testament. […]
Jesus was the greatest in humility, so it makes sense that His sacrifice was the greatest of all time. 1. Why was a sacrifice required? Sin is so grievous to God it requires a blood sacrifice (Hebrews 9:22). In the Old Testament, the priests would have to sacrifice animals for the sins of […]
Romans 5:6-8-6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8 But God showed his great love […]
Death is everywhere – so much so that we have gotten used to it. We’ve had to! But many of us feel as if that is not the way it was supposed to be. People die and we grieve the loss because it does not feel right. It is not good. Romans 3:23 HCS – […]
Jesus lived a Life of sacrifice Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT) — “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born […]
Why God? Why the series? Why does this subject matter? People are lost. Most of us would acknowledge that someone else is taking the facts and rearranging them because they have their own agenda. (MSNBC, Fox News, etc.) The Media is creating stories embedded with agendas that people miss: Marketing. We acknowledge as parents we […]
The facts are the facts—concerning science and historical study. People can look at the same facts and see them differently. This creates the problem of bias and presuppositions. Many Atheists, or even theists who do not believe in the biblical God, state that evil has had an effect on their thinking. […]
Matthew 7:24 (NLT) Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Colossians 2:8 (NLT) Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. […]
John 14:5–7 (NLT) 5 “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. 7 If you had really known […]
Landslide: Building a firm foundation in an ever shifting culture Matthew 7:24 (NLT) “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Colossians 2:8 (NLT) Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from […]
Introduction: Kingdom Come is a three-part Easter series that takes a look at the historical week encompassing the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as our Lord, Savior, and King. Matthew 6:9-10 (NIV) 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will […]
A SURPRISE IS SOMETHING UNEXPECTED, ASTONISHING, SHOCKING, OR ASTOUNDING. Surprises are not always easy, nor are they always initially perceived as positive. 1. THE SURPRISE OF THE EMPTY TOMB TESTS OUR _____________. Luke 24:1–8 1On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH This series is about addressing difficult subjects that are prevalent in our culture. These issues can turn into the “Elephant in the Room.” We want to respond with grace and truth. REALITY #1. THE CHURCH HAS A DILEMMA REALITY #2. Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV) 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and […]
INTRODUCTION: IT’S NOT WHAT IT SEEMS… OR IS IT? IT’S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE. The entire story of Jesus reveals God’s perspective to mankind! We tend to look at the story already knowing the outcome (the end backwards) rather than the way the disciples saw it—not knowing what was going to happen next nor the eventual […]