Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Surprised by Suffering
1 Peter 4:12-19 – While the tendency is to respond to suffering with complaints, Scripture encourages us to rejoice instead. Suffering is unavoidable, but our response is supposed to be unusually hopeful.
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Don’t Get on the Enemy’s Payroll
Some people are so defiant about accepting Jesus’ power that they seek to frame His good works as evil deeds. You can say you are against the devil, but if you attempt to thwart the one who came to defeat him, you might have mistakenly changed sides.
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Why Giving Tuesday Happens Once We’re Broke
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (if you consider being stressed, busy, and broke as wonderful). While there are so many exciting moments to enjoy, our culture has structured this time of year to hinder our commitment to ministry.
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2025 Sermon Series
As we prayerfully considered our church’s spiritual needs, we decided to focus on these sermon series for the upcoming year. We anticipate the Word of God doing a mighty work among the people of God.
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Waypoint (November 2024)
Our Fall 2024 Waypoint provided highlights from the past year and plans for the next year. Read through some of the key takeaways.
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How to Live in the End Times
1 Peter 4:7-11 – None of us know when Jesus will return, but we know the time is approaching. As it draws near, discover the proactive priorities Christians should keep.
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Love God Uniquely
If you love God uniquely, you won’t need a reason for any other command that concerns Him. Since He has no rival, you should have no rival to where your affections focus.
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The Willing and Able Forgiveness of Jesus
Jesus is not hindered by how many sins are in your past, and He is not intimidated by your situation that He can’t help you. He knows all about your sins, and He still offers you forgiveness.
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Gospel Friendships
The most effective type of evangelism with people of other faiths is through established friendships. To share the good news, you need to establish a good relationship.
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Top 2022 Posts
I pray that the weekly resources I post are helping you grow in your personal discipleship. Here are the top 22 posts from 2022.
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A Spiritual Resolution Worth Keeping
It’s that time of the year when we make New Year’s resolutions that we only keep for a few days. If you really think your goal is worth it, you will see it through.
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Open the Bible as a Family This Christmas
Don’t celebrate Christmas this year by overlooking Christ. Guide your family to open the Scriptures and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
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Exodus (Series Overview)
In the Book of Exodus, we discover a relentless God who will do whatever it takes to redeem hopeless people in inescapable bondage. God delivers us so profoundly that we should devote our lives wholeheartedly to Him.
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Vision + Mission 2023
Our church desires to take the Great Commission seriously and do our part to make disciples with all the opportunities given. We are prayerfully working toward some milestones in the coming year for the gospel’s sake.
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The Attempt to Remove Divine Authority Creates Moral Anarchy
When a culture tries to rid itself of the notion of God, it finds something more disturbing than authority. Attempting to remove divine authority from our lives actually creates moral anarchy among us.
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When Christmas Songs Misrepresent Christmas
Some of our beloved Christmas songs take our eyes off Jesus, but even some of the sacred ones are not exactly scriptural in their content. To understand what happened on that first Christmas, we need to go back to the book.
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The Unseen Threat
Our greatest dangers are not the ones we can see. There is a battle raging all around us, even if we live our lives seemingly unaware.
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2023 Sermon Plan
For 2023, our church is going to study the Book of Exodus in its entirety. The breakdown of the book charts a course for us as we study the Word of God together.
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Christmas Is in Need of Radical Reformation
In all the hustle and bustle of Christmas activity, it seems as if we lose Christ in the midst of it all. We must learn to slow down and quiet our souls if we can celebrate Jesus during this time.
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Disciples Have Deep Roots
Colossians 2:6-2:15 Disciples Have Deep Roots Satan will use deceitful doctrine to distract disciples from being established in the faith. Disciples must be rooted in Christ and established in biblical doctrine to persevere. Mature Growth (Col. 2:6-7) A disciple must have deep roots to experience mature growth. Walking with Christ is characterized by steady progress in…
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Disciples Don’t Quit Until They Reach Maturity
Colossians 1:24-2:5 Disciples Don’t Quit Until They Reach Maturity The goal of the Church is to present every disciple as complete in Christ. Working with the power God provides, we are to disciple one another with the goal of spiritual maturity. Christian suffering means that you are receiving the attacks that the world would give…
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Coming Down the Mountain
Preached at North Greenville University Chapel 1 Kings 18-19 After Elijah experienced God move mightily upon the mountaintop, his joy was short-lived due to following opposition. God’s instruction to Elijah during his depressed state provides direction for our own troubled souls. Main Points Anyone can follow God during the revival, but only mature believers can…
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Jesus Holds All Things Together
Colossians 1:15-23 Jesus Holds All Things Together Not only were we created through Jesus, but we were also created for Jesus. As he holds all things together, even our spiritual growth is kept from shifting when it is placed in his hands. “What comes to your mind when you think about God is the…
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Fully Pleasing to God
Colossians 1:9-14 Fully Pleasing to God As the gospel transforms us from the domain of darkness into saints standing in the light, our lives are meant to be fully pleasing to God. Disciples strive to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. Pray for Spiritual Wisdom (Col. 1:9) Knowledge is the content of truth,…
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Disciples Keep Growing
Colossians 1:1-8 Disciples Keep Growing Paul recognized the Colossian church as a group of disciples who had been changed and yet were still being changed by the gospel. As disciples, the gospel should be continually bearing fruit and increasing within us and through us. 9 Traits of Growing Disciples Disciples keep growing if: their faith…
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Here I Raise My Ebenezer
Here I Raise My Ebenezer (1 Sam. 7:2-17) Samuel remembered God’s faithfulness in the past to help him go forward. As individuals and as a church, it is important to celebrate his activity in the previous year as we anticipate his work in the coming year. REPENTANCE (1 Sam. 7:2-6) True repentance always involves a…
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There Can Only Be One King
Peace on Earth There Can Only Be One King (Matt. 2:1-21) Herod felt threatened when his throne was challenged by Jesus’ birth. There is only room for one king on the throne of your life, and you cannot experience peace until Jesus sits upon it. Seeking the King (Matt. 2:1-6) God notified pagan astrologers about…
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The Dragon Outside the Nativity
Peace on Earth The Dragon Outside the Nativity (Rev. 12:1-17) The Book of Revelation reveals a different perspective that happened at the birth of Jesus. While the enemy comes to bring chaos, Jesus has come and will come again to bring peace. The Anticipation You will never experience peace until you wake up to the…
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Obedience Over Feelings
Peace on Earth Obedience Over Feelings (Matt. 1:18-25) Joseph thought he had been betrayed by Mary and yet surrendered his personal feelings to obey God’s commands. We must submit to God’s Word to experience God’s peace. THE PROBLEM (Matt. 1:18-19) Submitting to God’s plan can often involve surrendering your reputation. Joseph chose to extend grace…