This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent. Advent is a Latin word meaning, “coming, or arrival.” The season of Advent is a time for readying our hearts for properly celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas has so much chaos: decorating, planning, shopping, budgeting (maybe this should precede the former), stressing, cooking, eating, stress-eating, wrapping,…
The Gospel Loves (Ephesians 4:17 – 5:21)
AUDIO: MOTIVATE Clothing of officers: military, police, fire, emt accomplish 2 actions Relate the identity externally for others. Relate the identity internally for self. When you place on a uniform, you act differently in character (don’t want to tarnish the badge/emblem) & confidence (energy, morale, performance – athletes changing teams). Clothing reflects an image and…
The Gospel Lives (Ephesians 4:1-16)
AUDIO MOTIVATE Some popular/favorite movies have been stories from a prison. Shawshank Redemption (Morgan Freeman) The Fugitive (Harrison Ford) The Green Mile (Tom Hanks) Escape From Alcatraz (Clint Eastwood) Cool Hand Luke (Paul Newman) Personally, I have only been in prison3x (Leonardtown, Annapolis, Glen Burnie)… to visit others of course. Each time is always…
The Gospel Reconciles (Ephesians 2:11-22)
AUDIO: MOTIVATE Oil & Water[1]: These elements are known not to mix. This reality is often demonstrated with food – cooking pasta, or in a bottle of salad dressing. When you shake the bottle the elements come together, but it is only temporary. When the bottle sits, the ingredients separate. However, there is one way…
Growing Godly Generations 