New Testament Biblical Figures

From the series: Standalone Messages

We’ve just concluded our series on the book of Romans, and we've seen how the Apostle Paul responded to God's calling. How does that compare with how Jonah responded to God?

From the series: Standalone Messages

The book of Philemon is a personal letter from the Apostle Paul to Philemon. In addition to words of encouragement, Paul is asking them to forgive and welcome back Onesimus who he is sending back to them. It also serves as an encouragement for us to forgive others as Christ as forgiven us.

From the series: Light the Dark

Do you have regrets in life? We all do, and when we consider John 21, we can be sure Peter had regrets about his denial of Jesus. But, Jesus responds to him with grace and brings healing to their relationship. We can confident that God’s grace is always greater than our regrets.

From the series: Light the Dark

After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples bringing them a message of peace in the midst of their chaos. Thomas had a hard time accepting what he was seeing, but Jesus is gracious with him.

From the series: Light the Dark

In the concluding chapters of John, the apostle reflects on his close bond with Jesus, emphasizing the significance of the cross in shaping faith.

From the series: Light the Dark

Explores how individuals often face choices between following God's guidance or pursuing wrong paths influenced by fear, acceptance, and emotions. Using the story of Peter's denial of Jesus, it highlights the importance of making decisions based on truth, faith, and humility, rather than succumbing to fear, peer pressure, or emotional responses.

From the series: Light the Dark

Examines why Jesus considered John the Baptist the greatest. It highlights John's humility, his role as the forerunner to Jesus, and his focus on pointing others to Christ rather than seeking personal glory. John saw his worth and mission in relation to Jesus' greatness and faithfully prepared the way for the Messiah, demonstrating true greatness through service and humility.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We examine how to deal with life's regrets. Will your regrets lead to tragedy and death or to life and freedom in Christ?

From the series: 1 John

In today's message we look at the life of the Apostle John.

From the series: Standalone Messages

In today's message we examine how the local church can impact their communities.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the Apostle Paul's struggles and perseverance during his missionary journeys. It highlights Paul's experiences of rejection, hardship, and physical suffering in various cities. Despite these challenges, Paul continued to spread the Gospel, relying on God's strength in moments of weakness. Emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence and power in difficult times, drawing parallels between Paul's experiences and contemporary challenges faced by believers.

From the series: FAQs

Discusses living life to the fullest by aligning one's actions with God's desires, exemplified by Apostle Paul and the Ephesus church. It emphasizes surrender to God, proclaiming truth despite opposition, and prioritizing eternal over earthly values. True fulfillment comes from serving God and impacting others, rejecting superficial achievements for deeper spiritual success.

From the series: Live Free

Paul shares his transformation from a strict follower of Jewish traditions to a devoted servant of Christ. He highlights his initial dependence on religious rules and human approval, which robbed him of true joy and freedom in Christ. After encountering Jesus, Paul emphasizes the importance of seeking God's approval over man's, experiencing a supernatural change that shifted his focus from external religious practices to an internal relationship with Christ, driven by grace rather than works.

From the series: Living Hope

Introduces the letter written by Peter to encourage believers facing trials. It emphasizes the hope and joy found in Christ, even amidst suffering. Peter highlights the importance of faith and the living hope believers have through the resurrection of Jesus. This hope is a source of strength and reassurance, reminding Christians of their inheritance in heaven and the security of their salvation.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the importance of being purpose-driven in one's Christian faith. It emphasizes aligning one's life with God's will, understanding one's calling, and living with intentionality. Encourages believers to stay focused on their spiritual goals and priorities, overcoming distractions and obstacles through reliance on God and commitment to His purposes.

Peter left his nets to follow Jesus, then drifted back to them after the cross. His story shows how a cooling faith can be rekindled.