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The church of Jesus Christ and His will for us all – audio
This started as a study of Ephesians 3, but became more about the church and what God wants – a bride read for Himself and individuals who know Christ in them! Things got off to a slow start with several interruptions in the first half hour but the cadence gets better and more productive although random discussion ensues. Discussions of the Spirit-led life called for a variety of scriptural references and lively talk. Lord bless you!
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My best friend Immanuel – audio sermon
There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, and His name is Immannuel. That was one of Jesus Christ’s prophetic names (Mt 1:23) meaning “God with us” and Colossians 1:27 also speaks of “Christ in you” to the Christian, and it is He who we are to know (Jn 17:3). Though much more could be said, the Christian faith which is now splintered into so many sects that cannot agree on what the Bible exactly teaches on various hot-button issues is supposed to be lived in, and taught by Immanuel.
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The Epistle of 1 John – Chapters 3 & 4 – Audio
After a hiatus, we’re back teaching on the first epistle of John. Aimed at the heretical Gnostics and Docetics, the epistle is like a litmus test for Christians. It is also a deep look at the heart of God. Lord bless you!
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The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus – Audio
A foundational topic of a normal Christian life, the “law of the spirit” is something everyone should know. Like the lilies of the field that just grow, the law is a spontaneous phenomenon experienced by those rightly abiding in Christ, in faith, and this overcomes the “law of sin” (or the sin nature). The apostle Paul spoke of this in Rom 7 and 8 (copied in below). In Rom 8, he uses the term “law” in three different applications and this can be confusing to some. Colored in words help call out the different uses of the word “law” and this handout was given with this house church sermon. May…
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Colossians 3 and beyond – audio
Here we continue in our study of Colossians with rabbit trails to supporting and complementary scriptures and commentary to fill in a broader picture. The epistle was written to Christians who had an understanding of the apostles’ doctrine, and at that time there was no where near the confusion or contradictory statements over what it meant to be a Christian as there is today. They were in covenant with their Creator, and knew and had seen the power first hand of God’s Spirit working through the apostles. It was an awesome time, and God had great expectations of those who would look to Him to become lighthouses to show forth…
