Monthly Archives: September 2023

A Church in Crisis – 1 Corinthians Invitation & Introduction

You’re Invited! Series: A Church in Crisis – 1st Corinthians  Description:  There were troubling reports that pride, division, sexual immorality, selfishness, drunkenness and hypocrisy, had corrupted this influential fellowship.  They were a church in crises. Sound familiar? We face a … Continue reading

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Ministry Matters – Romans 15-16

As we wrap up the book of Romans we see that one of the key words in chapter 15 and 16 is “ministry.”  Paul used three different Greek words to discuss the theme. In Romans 15:8, 25, 31; and 16:1, … Continue reading

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When Christians Disagree  – Romans 14 -15

Disagreement has always been a major problem with God’s people. Even the Old Testament records the civil wars and family fights among the people of Israel, and almost every local church mentioned in the New Testament had divisions to contend … Continue reading

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Our Relationship to the Government – Romans 13

God has established three institutions: the home (Gen. 2:18-25), government (Gen. 9:1-17), and the church (Acts 2). Paul was writing to believers at the very heart of the Roman Empire. As yet, the great persecutions had not started, but were … Continue reading

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