Living in Holiness (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
The Holy Spirit through the Holy Scriptures is God’s instrument to make us holy (John 17:17).
Living in Holiness (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
As those made in God’s image and indwelt by God’s Spirit, we are to reflect him in purity, goodness, mercy, and holiness.
Titus 1
Mark Perry
Paul, writing to Titus, gives him instruction as he serves churches on the island of Crete. His job is “putting what remained in order” (1:5) after Paul has left. This involves appointing elders (1:5–16) and teaching the believers how to follow Christ in daily living—“what accords with sound doctrine” (2:1–3:11).
Stir Each Other Up
Mark Perry
Following Jesus Christ involves a responsibility to and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Great Divide (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
Paul would soon be assaulted and arrested. This was not evidence that he ignored the Spirit, but that he was at the Lord’s disposal. Success was not to measured by how many in the city embraced his message, but in how faithful he remained to his Lord.
Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 3)
Pastor Hamilton
Jesus’ example of shepherding sets the standard for church leadership today. Paul’s instruction on tending to the flock is just as important today as it was to his first century audience. Part 1 Part 2
Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 2)
Pastor Hamilton
This ministry of encouraging and edifying is given to and expected of all believers in every age (Eph 4:15–16; 1 Thess 5:14). Listen to part 1 here.
Paul’s Ministry of Encouragement (part 1)
Pastor Hamilton
We are not here just to “meet ’n greet,” but to edify and encourage. We should invest greatly in the spiritual health of each other by sharing burdens, praying, talking, correcting, and loving the body.
Holiness in Hurt
David Schindel
Personal suffering serves as a divine catalyst for personal holiness. “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matt 6:13).
I in Them
Pastor Hamilton
Jesus had promised that the Holy Spirit would be given and “be with you forever” (John 14:15). Jesus called his disciples to abide in him (John 15:4–5). Now he prays for them to be preserved. It is comforting that he never leaves his own, for he is “in” us now and we will be with […]
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