Episodes

  • Love Never Ends - 1 Cor. 13:8ab

    Love Never Ends - 1 Cor. 13:8ab
    Oct 30 2025
    Join us for this weeks message from Pastor Nick!
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    54 mins
  • What Is Love - 1 Cor. 13:1-7

    What Is Love - 1 Cor. 13:1-7
    Oct 24 2025
    Discover the true meaning of Christian love through Paul's famous love chapter in 1 Corinthians 13. This powerful biblical passage reveals why love is essential for authentic Christian living and spiritual maturity. Learn how love differs from mere emotion or sentiment, and why spiritual gifts without love are worthless. Explore the characteristics of biblical love—patience, kindness, humility, and forgiveness—and understand how Jesus Christ perfectly demonstrates each quality. This comprehensive study examines what makes Christian love unique as unmerited love that extends to all people, regardless of whether they deserve it. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand biblical love, improve relationships, grow spiritually, or study 1 Corinthians 13. Includes practical application questions for personal reflection and spiritual growth. Whether you're a new believer or mature Christian, this biblical teaching will challenge and inspire you to love others as Christ loves us. Topics covered include spiritual gifts, Christian character, biblical relationships, Jesus Christ as the perfect example of love, and practical ways to demonstrate God's love in daily life.
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    47 mins
  • One Body, One Spirit - 1 Cor. 12:12-31

    One Body, One Spirit - 1 Cor. 12:12-31
    Oct 23 2025
    Discover the biblical foundation for church unity and spiritual gifts in this powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 12. Learn why every believer matters in the body of Christ and how to overcome comparison and division in the church. This message addresses common struggles Christians face with spiritual gifts, including feelings of inadequacy and spiritual pride. Understand the true meaning of being baptized into one Spirit and how this creates unbreakable unity among believers regardless of background or giftedness. Explore Paul's surprising teaching about which church members are most important and why the hidden servants are actually indispensable. Get practical insights on spiritual gifts, including tongues, prophecy, teaching, and leadership roles, while learning that no single gift determines your spiritual worth. Discover how to earnestly desire higher gifts while pursuing the more excellent way of love. Perfect for anyone struggling with their place in the church, dealing with spiritual comparison, or seeking to understand their role in the body of Christ. This biblical teaching provides clarity on church unity, spiritual gifts, and Christian identity while offering practical steps for building stronger church communities. Whether you're a new believer or seasoned Christian, learn how love should be the defining characteristic that unifies the church and demonstrates Christ's character to the world.
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    44 mins
  • Wisdom for a Non-Christian World | Prov. 4:25-27

    Wisdom for a Non-Christian World | Prov. 4:25-27
    Oct 9 2025
    In this sermon, Elder Joe Francis discusses the Book of Proverbs, focusing on chapter 4 and the pursuit of godly wisdom. He uses the metaphor of Christians as sheep living among pigs (non-Christians) to illustrate the challenge of living godly lives in an ungodly world. The sermon emphasizes that wisdom is a skill that requires discipline and that parents, especially fathers, have the responsibility to teach their children godly wisdom rather than relying on schools or society. Francis provides practical suggestions for pursuing wisdom, including disconnecting from digital distractions, reading the Bible regularly, and making good choices based on godly principles. He concludes by emphasizing that true wisdom and knowledge can only be found through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Showing the Spirit | 1 Cor. 12:1-11

    Showing the Spirit | 1 Cor. 12:1-11
    Oct 2 2025
    Are spiritual gifts dividing your church or uniting it? Discover how these manifestations of the Holy Spirit are meant to create unity in diversity! The true evidence of the Spirit's work isn't flashy supernatural displays but Jesus being exalted. What gifts has God given you, and are you using them to build others up or to promote yourself? Explore the beautiful trinitarian design behind spiritual gifts and learn how they serve as evidence of Christ's victory!
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    54 mins
  • Table Manners | 1 Cor. 11:27-34

    Table Manners | 1 Cor. 11:27-34
    Sep 26 2025
    Discover the profound spiritual significance of communion beyond the ritual. This message explores what it truly means to take the Lord's Supper in a 'worthy manner' according to 1 Corinthians 11. Learn why self-examination matters before communion and how it protects us from spiritual drift while strengthening our relationship with Christ. Understand the difference between God's loving discipline and punishment, and why the consequences of approaching communion casually can be serious. Find practical guidance on approaching the Lord's Table with sincerity, truth, and a repentant heart. This teaching clarifies that communion isn't just for those who feel worthy—it's a celebration of God's grace for all who hunger for righteousness. Includes powerful insights on reconciliation, repentance, and the transformative power available to believers through Christ's sacrifice. Perfect for Christians seeking deeper understanding of communion, spiritual growth, biblical teaching on the Lord's Supper, church practices, Christian discipleship, spiritual disciplines, biblical interpretation, New Testament teaching, and practical faith application. Whether you're new to faith or a long-time believer, this message will transform how you experience communion and deepen your walk with God.
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    53 mins
  • God on Trial: Murdered for Truth | John 18

    God on Trial: Murdered for Truth | John 18
    Sep 25 2025
    Finding Peace in Turbulent Times | Jesus' Kingdom Perspective Discover how Jesus' powerful declaration 'My kingdom is not of this world' offers hope and direction in today's divided society. This message explores the profound encounter between Jesus and Pilate during history's most significant trial, revealing transformative truths for navigating political tension, social conflict, and personal anxiety. Journey through the garden of betrayal where Jesus demonstrates divine authority by simply declaring 'I am,' causing armed soldiers to fall backward. Witness the stark contrast between Peter's misguided sword-wielding defense and Jesus' peaceful submission to the Father's plan. Learn why spiritual battles require spiritual weapons and how Christians are called to conquer through truth and love rather than force. This teaching unpacks the religious hypocrisy of leaders who maintained ritual purity while plotting murder, and examines how Jesus established a kingdom unlike any other - one that advances not through bloodshed but through sacrifice. Unlike worldly leaders who demand followers die for their cause, Jesus died for His followers. Key topics include: - Spiritual authority versus worldly power - Fighting spiritual battles with spiritual weapons - The contrast between Peter's denial and Jesus' bold confession - How to represent Christ's kingdom in a divided world - Practical ways to choose love over hate and forgiveness over vengeance Whether you're struggling with political anxiety, facing opposition, or seeking to understand Christian engagement with culture, this message offers biblical wisdom for living as citizens of a heavenly kingdom while navigating earthly challenges. Discover how to find peace in turbulent times by embracing Jesus' kingdom perspective.
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    51 mins
  • Proclaiming Until He Comes | 1 Cor. 11:23-26

    Proclaiming Until He Comes | 1 Cor. 11:23-26
    Sep 11 2025
    Explore how communion helps us remember the gospel daily, not just as our entry point to faith but as the ongoing power for Christian living. See how we simultaneously look back at Christ's death and forward to His return, living in the 'already but not yet' kingdom.Perfect for those struggling with legalism, those who find communion meaningless, or anyone wanting deeper understanding of Christian faith. This message will transform your understanding of grace, righteousness, and how the gospel applies to daily life.Keywords: communion, Lord's Supper, New Covenant, gospel, grace, righteousness, imputation, incarnation, Christian living, kindness and truth, Proverbs 3:3, Jesus Christ, salvation, atonement, kingdom of God, Christian faith, Bible teaching, spiritual growth, Christian doctrine, gospel-centered living.
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    51 mins