Join us for this weeks message from Pastor Nick as he teaches about prophecy and speaking in tongues.

Join us for this weeks message from Pastor Nick!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Discover how the Corinthian church's approach to communion reveals a timeless problem in Christian communities: majoring in minors while minoring in majors. This message explores Paul's rebuke in 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, where church gatherings were causing spiritual harm rather than growth due to division and selfishness. Learn why God cares more about the heart behind our religious practices than the rituals themselves.The message examines how the early Corinthian love feasts had become occasions where the wealthy indulged while the poor went hungry—a direct contradiction to communion's purpose of celebrating Christ's selfless sacrifice. Discover the three types of people revealed during church division: immature believers, false believers, and genuine peace-makers.This teaching contrasts the Corinthians' behavior with the Jerusalem church's model of true Christian unity and Jesus' example at the Last Supper, where He brought together people who would naturally be enemies. Most importantly, learn how communion represents Christ bridging the ultimate division between humanity and God.Keywords: church unity, division, communion, Lord's Supper, 1 Corinthians, Paul's teachings, Christian community, reconciliation, church conflict, spiritual growth, early church, Christian fellowship, biblical teaching, gospel unity, church relationships, Christian love, body of Christ, church family, spiritual maturity, Christian discipleship, biblical community, church harmony, Christian worship, spiritual transformation, biblical principles, Christian living, faith application, Bible study, spiritual disciplines, Christian leadership.

In this sermon, Pastor Nick Allen addresses the controversial passage in 1 Corinthians 11 regarding head coverings in church. He explains that while Paul commends the Corinthians for following this tradition, the underlying principle is more important than the cultural practice itself. The sermon explores how the passage teaches about God-ordained roles in marriage, with the husband as the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the church. Pastor Allen emphasizes that these roles don't indicate inequality in worth or value, but rather reflect complementary functions designed by God to display the gospel. He concludes that while modern Western Christians aren't required to follow the specific cultural practice of head coverings, we should still honor the principles of gender distinction, modesty, and proper roles within marriage and the church.

Discover how to navigate Christian liberty with wisdom and love in this exploration of 1 Corinthians 10:23-33. Paul addresses the Corinthians' claim that 'all things are lawful' by showing that while God created everything good, things become sinful when misused. Learn the difference between asking 'Is this allowed?' and the higher standard of 'Does this build others up?' This message unpacks practical guidelines for Christians facing cultural dilemmas, like how to handle food sacrificed to idols in the first century or similar gray areas today. Understand the ultimate filter for all decisions: 'Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.' Explore the distinction between harmful people-pleasing motivated by pride and godly accommodation motivated by removing unnecessary barriers to the gospel. This teaching provides biblical wisdom for Christians struggling with questions about entertainment choices, social media use, alcohol consumption, and other areas where Scripture doesn't give explicit commands. Perfect for believers wanting to honor God in everyday decisions while loving others well. Christian liberty, biblical decision making, glorifying God, loving others, 1 Corinthians 10, Paul's teaching, Christian freedom, stumbling blocks, Christian ethics, spiritual growth, biblical wisdom, Christian living, gospel witness, Christian responsibility, spiritual maturity.

Join us this week for a special message, entitled The Mind of Christ, brought to us by Kevin Holley.

Finding Hope in Suffering: Lessons from Psalm 75 explores how to maintain faith during life's darkest moments. This powerful message unpacks how Asaph responded to national catastrophe with thanksgiving rather than despair, teaching us to focus on God's nearness and past faithfulness even when circumstances seem hopeless. Discover God's promises about justice and suffering, including His appointed time for judgment and His active role in steadying the world even as it totters. Learn why God's timing for justice differs from our expectations and how His apparent slowness may actually be divine mercy. The message contrasts God's response to pride versus humility, offering encouragement to those who humble themselves before Him. Through the powerful biblical imagery of God's cup of wrath—which Jesus willingly drank on our behalf—find assurance that suffering has meaning, justice will prevail, and believers will ultimately be exalted in Christ's righteousness. This timely teaching offers practical applications for maintaining hope during trials, practicing thanksgiving in suffering, embracing humility, evaluating worldly pursuits, and trusting God's perfect timing. Perfect for anyone experiencing hardship, questioning God's goodness, or seeking biblical perspective on suffering, pain, hope, faith, justice, mercy, humility, and the redemptive work of Christ.

Understanding Spiritual Communion: The Deeper Meaning Behind WorshipExplore the profound spiritual realities behind communion and worship practices as revealed in 1 Corinthians 10:14-22. Discover why Paul urgently warns believers to flee from idolatry and understand what actually happens when we participate in communion.This teaching examines the concept of 'koinonia' (spiritual participation) and how communion creates a genuine spiritual connection with Christ—not just a symbolic remembrance. Learn about the three main views of communion: transubstantiation, memorialism, and spiritual presence, and why understanding the spiritual significance matters for your faith journey.The message also reveals how communion unites believers as one body and why it was never intended to be a private practice. More importantly, discover the spiritual dangers of participating in practices connected to other spiritual entities, whether ancient pagan rituals or modern equivalents like occult activities, certain entertainment choices, or practices rooted in other religions.This teaching challenges believers to examine where they might be trying to serve two masters and identifies modern forms of idolatry that compete for our devotion—success, money, relationships, and more. Paul's warning is clear: we cannot drink from the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons.Perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding of worship, spiritual warfare, communion, Christian unity, biblical teaching, spiritual discernment, idolatry in modern life, and practical faith application. This message will help you examine your heart, identify competing devotions, and choose more intentionally whom you will serve in your daily life.

Learning from Israel's Mistakes: A Cautionary Tale for ChristiansDiscover how the ancient Israelites' failures provide crucial spiritual lessons for modern believers. This powerful message explores how those who received God's blessings still faced judgment when they rebelled against Him—a timeless warning for Christians today.The teaching draws fascinating parallels between historical military disasters (Napoleon and Hitler's Russian invasions) and spiritual failures, illustrating how ignoring past mistakes leads to repeating them. Learn how Paul used Israel's wilderness journey to warn the Corinthian church about four specific sins: idolatry, sexual immorality, testing Christ, and grumbling.This biblical exploration reveals how the Israelites experienced spiritual privileges similar to Christian baptism and communion, yet most never reached the Promised Land due to their disobedience. The message challenges believers to examine areas where they might be taking God's grace for granted while continuing in sin.Key topics include:- Biblical warnings against spiritual complacency- The danger of small spiritual compromises- How idolatry and sexual immorality remain threats to modern Christians- The connection between grumbling and church division- God's faithfulness in providing escape from temptation- Finding victory over sin through ChristPerfect for anyone struggling with temptation, feeling spiritually complacent, or wanting to understand how Old Testament examples apply to New Testament living. This teaching balances sobering warnings with the hope of God's faithfulness, reminding us that Jesus has already conquered sin and empowers believers to overcome.Biblical foundation: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Numbers 25:9, Exodus 32Keywords: spiritual warfare, overcoming temptation, biblical warnings, Christian living, spiritual growth, 1 Corinthians study, Paul's teachings, idolatry today, sexual purity, church unity, God's faithfulness, Christian discipleship

Running the Race: The Christian's Call to Perseverance explores the powerful athletic metaphor used by the Apostle Paul to describe the Christian life. Discover what it truly means to persevere in faith and why some believers fail to finish their spiritual race. This message unpacks four essential strategies for running your spiritual marathon effectively: exercising self-control in all areas of life, maintaining a clear vision of the eternal prize, living with intentional purpose, and disciplining your greatest opponent—your own sinful nature. Learn how to reconcile the biblical teachings that true believers cannot lose their salvation while also being warned to persevere to the end. Whether you're struggling with spiritual discipline, feeling aimless in your faith journey, or battling persistent sin, this message offers practical guidance for running in such a way as to obtain the prize. Perfect for Christians seeking to deepen their spiritual discipline, those questioning their salvation, new believers learning the fundamentals of faith, or anyone interested in understanding biblical perseverance. Keywords: Christian perseverance, spiritual discipline, running the race, faith endurance, Christian self-control, eternal rewards, salvation security, spiritual marathon, biblical athletics, Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 9, spiritual growth, Christian discipleship, sanctification, spiritual warfare, overcoming sin, Christian purpose, eternal perspective, spiritual examination, Christian living.

Discover timeless wisdom from the book of Nehemiah that speaks directly to our modern spiritual challenges. This message explores how Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls provides a powerful blueprint for spiritual renewal in our own lives. Learn why the physical walls represented much more than stone and mortar - they symbolized the spiritual boundaries needed to protect God's people. Just as Nehemiah faced fierce opposition from enemies and even internal conflict among his own people, Christians today encounter similar obstacles to spiritual growth. This teaching unpacks seven practical applications from Nehemiah: finding hope in discouragement, standing firm against opposition, persevering in faith, defending against spiritual attacks, resolving church conflicts biblically, moving from duty-based religion to heart-driven devotion, and returning to God after falling away. Whether you're feeling spiritually vulnerable, facing resistance to your faith, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship with God, these ancient lessons provide relevant guidance for rebuilding your spiritual walls. Explore how prayer, Scripture, community, and heart-level obedience can transform your walk with Christ. Biblical teaching Christian living spiritual growth Nehemiah Bible study spiritual warfare church unity perseverance faith renewal restoration ancient wisdom modern application spiritual disciplines prayer Scripture study spiritual boundaries Christian community

Discover the heart of true evangelism through Paul's powerful example in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Paul demonstrates what it means to prioritize the gospel over personal comfort by becoming 'all things to all people.' Though free in Christ, Paul willingly made himself a servant to all to win more people to faith. This freedom in Christ isn't about self-indulgence but about loving others sacrificially. Learn how Paul adapted his approach for different audiences without compromising biblical truth - observing Jewish customs with Jews, not imposing these on Gentiles, and accommodating those with weaker consciences. Unlike other religions that require cultural conformity, Christianity can be contextualized across all cultures while maintaining its core truths. Paul's motivation was clear: the eternal salvation of souls and the glory of Christ. Explore practical ways to apply Paul's example in your own life by examining your priorities, considering your motivations, adapting your approach to reach different people, and taking specific action to share the gospel. Christian evangelism, biblical outreach, contextualizing the gospel, 1 Corinthians study, Paul's ministry strategy, sharing faith effectively, cross-cultural missions, Christian freedom, sacrificial love, gospel priorities, biblical evangelism methods, cultural adaptation, Christian witness, spiritual conversations, gospel-centered living.

Discover the powerful balance between Christian freedom and sacrificial love in this exploration of 1 Corinthians 9:1-18. The Apostle Paul provides a compelling example of gospel-centered ministry by willingly surrendering his legitimate rights for the sake of others. Though he had every right to receive financial support as an apostle—proven through practical examples, Old Testament law, and Jesus's own teachings—Paul chose sacrifice over entitlement. This message unpacks how Paul's example mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross and challenges modern believers to reconsider their approach to Christian liberty. Learn the timeless principles behind Old Testament laws and how they apply today. Understand why true spiritual maturity isn't measured by exercising freedoms but by what we're willing to give up out of love. This teaching offers practical applications for identifying rights we might surrender to advance the gospel and love others more effectively. Perfect for Christians struggling with balancing personal freedom and responsibility to others, church leaders seeking biblical models of ministry, and anyone wanting to understand how sacrifice deepens our experience of Christ.