What do we do when our plans don't work out the way we thought or hoped they would? Even our "God given" plans? What do we do next? 

Nov 3 - Paul and the Thessalonians

What does it mean for God to be "Father"?

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There are two "myths" about David's battle with Goliath - his age, and his ability. In this message we explore both, and discover why David was neither a young boy, nor was he in any danger. We will also seek to understand how David could defeat Goliath.

Dec 8 2024 David and Goliath

In the Parable of the Sower Jesus talks about four different types of "soils", four different ways that people hear, and respond to Jesus. How have you heard Jesus?

Dec 15 2024 How do you accept Jesus

The Apostle Paul talks about "love" quite often in his two letters to the Thessalonians. In this message we look at these, and seek to understand what they mean, and what they mean for us.

Dec 22 2024 Love and the modern Christian

Chronology is important. In this message we look at some of the chronological issues that arise in Paul's letters, and how they differ in the book of Acts, as well as how these can be resolved and understood.

Dec 29 2024 The Importance of Chronology

God is the "inventor" of sex. According to the Bible, sex is part of God's "very good" in creation. Why then does the Bible give rules about what is, and what is not legitimate sexual activity? Is God a "kill joy", trying to spoil our enjoyment of what He created? This is what we explore in this message, as we look at what Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

Jan 5 2025 - Sex and the 'very good' of God

Death is something that we cannot avoid, and death is something that brings us pain and sorrow. Yet, we read in the Bible that at the return of Christ the dead will be raised, the living will be changed, and those who trust in Christ will be together, forever. This is our source of "hope" in the face of death. We look at this topic in this message.

Jan 12 2025 - The Return of Christ - A Message of Hope

What difference should the return of Jesus make to how we live? As we continue our look at Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, we will seek to understand the answer to that question.

Jan 19 2025 - The Return Of Christ - Living

The Bible talks about the events when Jesus returns. One of these things is the judgment of all humanity for how they lived. 
How does this fact relate to salvation and forgiveness?
How should we live?
Are we saved by what we do, or by faith in Christ?

Jim Sparks

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