The Promise of Comfort
We all need comfort at times. One of the most basic promises of God, found in some of the most famous passages in the Bible, is to comfort us. How does He promise to do so, and what should that look l...
8 Apr 20240s
Deeper Unity
When did you become united with Christ? Unity, as a subject of Christian growth, exemplifies the idea that growth is about become more of what we already are in Christ. How can we deepen our unity wit...
8 Apr 20240s
The Providence of the Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in history; what makes it so important? What does the resurrection provide for the world and the Christian? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on th...
1 Apr 20240s
What is a Deacon?
What is a “deacon” in the church? To answer this, we survey the use of the word throughout the New Testament, and consider a few examples of early church life. Click Here to Listen. (Preparing for the...
25 Mar 20240s
The Promise of Answers
Almost everyone has felt the urge to question God at some point: why did this bad thing happen, why is that horrible person doing well, why can’t I do this thing? What kind of answers does God promise...
18 Mar 20240s
Deeper into Despair
It might seem odd to talk about despair and grief in a study of Christian growth, but growth requires a catalyst, a motivator. For the Christian, when we lose or ignore the despair caused by our sin, ...
18 Mar 20240s
The Promise of Wisdom
God’s promise of wisdom is perhaps the simplest, most explicitly stated promise in the New Testament. What does this promise entail, and how can we take hold of it? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching on...
11 Mar 20240s
Deeper in Jesus
Christian growth never happens independently from Christ. Why is that, and what attributes, qualities, and works of Jesus directly and indirectly contribute to our growth? Click Here to Listen. (Preac...
11 Mar 20240s
