The Cost of Compromise - 1 Samuel 11v1-3

Sometimes comprise is a good thing; we meet in the middle.  But some compromises have a cost that does not become apparent until much later.

The Power of Repentance - 1st Samuel 7

Repentance is a scarce thing these days, with "The Art of Spin" being perfected in every corner of life.  But did you know there is power in repentance? True story.

The Unfortunate Death of a Godly Heritage - 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Each one of us is born with a purpose and a plan for our life, uniquely designed by God, a godly heritage. The ultimate question is "will we live out that purpose, or will we allow it to die?" God will always fulfil His plan, whether through us or someone else.

"PWNED" - 1st Samuel 5

After the terrible outcome in the battle between Israel and the Philistines chronicled in 1 Samuel 4, it would seem that Israel was done for. But in the midst of this terrible situation, something rather incredible is about to happen...

When God Speaks - 1st Samuel 3v1-19

“Have you heard fromGod?” Hearing from God – its a term that is bandied about quite a bit inChristian circles, but what does it really mean to hear from God, and how do we do it?

The Birth of a Prophet - 1st Samuel 1 & 2

This week we will be opening our study of Samuel with the account of the birth of the prophet Samuel.

Love One Another - Acts 2v42-46

In John 13v34-35 Jesus told us, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

Keeping It Real - Hebrews 13v1-25

So we come to the end of Hebrews...  All through this incredible book we have sailed the heights of theological imagery, learning how the events and circumstances of this physical world bring us into direct connection with the spiritual realities of the heavenly realm.

Our God Is A Consuming Fire - Hebrews 12v18-29

Since God is in fact a consuming fire, we must come to Him on His terms.  We cannot approach Him on our terms. God is God, we are not, and He sets the terms, and the only terms by which we can approach God is the unmerited approval that we have in Jesus.  Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6).  All who come to the Father through Jesus Christ are free to approach the throne boldly.  All who are outside of that sphere will be consumed.

Rising Above the Fray - Hebrews 12v3-11

Trials can be a powerful tool in the hands of a loving God to put us back on course when we stray. Trials also are a testimony to the world.  Join us this week as we continue our study of Hebrews. 

When Things Look Tough - Look to Jesus - Hebrews 12v1-3

Last week we talked about the great heros of faith, bus some of those hreos underwent terrible trials.  This week we'll discuss how they persevered through failth, and how we can apply this to our lives today.

We can be Heroes - Hebrews 11:30-12:2

The “Faith Hall of Fame” clearly displays the past saints as overcomers.  They were heroes! But the point here is not to look at these people and hold them up as unique heroes who were capable of doing things that we cannot. God is the same now as He was then. Faith is the same now as then God can do great things though you and me today. By faith we can be heroes!

The Affliction of Faith - Hebrews 11:23-29

Faith sometimes means making a decision – a faith decision – to step into a tough situation, choosing to go somewhere that you know it will be difficult. The only way we will make that choice is if we believe that God is, and that He will reward those who seek Him!

The Heritage of Faith - Hebrews 11:17-19

That one of the most crucial things we can pass on to our children is a HERITAGE OF FAITH. Living a life where our children can witness that faith is RESTING in the promises of God, BELIEVING the promises of God, and WALKING in the promises of God.

The Sacrifice of Faith - Hebrews 11:17-19

Faith sometimes calls us to step into something that looks, on the surface, like a sure loser. But faith is believing so powerfully in the word of God that he knew that God would, if necessary, raise Isaac from the dead in order that He might fulfill His word, "Through Isaac shall they seed be called."

The Reality of Faith - Hebrews 11:1-16

Faith is believing that there is another dimension to life other than that which can be touched, tasted, seen or felt. Faith is believing in the invisible spiritual kingdom of God, and that our destination is in that kingdom.

The Introduction to Faith - Hebrews 10:23-39

Getting saved was just the beginning of our journey, not the end!  We entered into a new identity, a new relationship, a new standing, and a new reality – but that does not mean that our road will be easy.  As a matter of fact, our journey will likely be harder.

A New and Living Way - Hebrews 10:15-25

The sacrifice of Christ was a  reflection of something deeper; our lives as Christians, in the church, our fellowship, it is a testimony of the relationship that God wants us to have with Him. He doesn’t want us to worship Him from afar, He doesn’t want us to worship Him through ritual. He wants us to enter into His presence freely, without hindrance, and experience the fullness of the New Covenant.

A Perfect Sacrifice - Hebrews 9:16-10:14

The shedding of blood in the Old Testament sacrifice was a picture of an event that was to come, that which was imperfect a shadow of that which would be perfect. Christ came and offered His body, His blood, to fulfill the will of God, and make a permanent atonement for the sins of man.

To Serve the Living God - Hebrews 9:1-5

At the crucifixion of Christ, an event occurred in the physical realm, a man died.  But a parallel event occurred in heaven, in the eternal realm. Jesus Christ entered into the real Holy of Holies, and sprinkled His blood on the alter. Through that act we have been called to serve the Living God.