12/11/2016 – The Ministry of Elders
The Ministry of Elders: Acts 14:18-23 important enough to risk his life for! * Pastors – equip the saints (including elders) – without becoming the center of attention * Elders – watch over the flock – it is a shepherding role. 1 Pet 5:1-4 Peter’s restoration (John 21) – not as apostle, but as a shepherd… feed my lambs…feed my …
11/13/2016 – Evangelistic Hospitality
Evangelistic hospitality Isaiah 4:5-6 Luke 10:1-12 If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; …Stay in that house,. Houses of peace: places where the Prince of Peace abides Peace: Shalom: made whole – nothing missing or broken. 50 Generations later, there are billions of such houses in the world! WE are those houses of peace. Whatever other sphere of influence the Lord gives you, …
10/30/2016 – The Radical Middle – Pastor Steve Blayer
The radical middle Factions are not a part of a Christian’s life. We don’t choose “sides” – we show the more excellent way. We are not “more divided than we have ever been” – but we are more ignorant and intolerant to the gospel Mark 8:15 Beware the leaven of Herod – the political spirit, divides into factions –blinders to …