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“Sin is wrong, not because it leads to unfavorable outcomes, but because it is contrary to the character and will of God, the ultimate source of good!”

Acts 20:36-23:11 – The Delicate Balance of Christian Conviction

September 22, 2024

Garrett West

“As those purchased by Jesus and fueled by the conviction to be faithful to Jesus in a way that reflects Jesus, we must learn the warmth of Jesus, the humility of Jesus, the grace of Jesus, and the wisdom of Jesus.”

Acts 20:17-38 – A Pastoral Model of Faith and Practice (Part 2)

September 15, 2024

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“May we feed upon God’s Word and trust it to grow and protect us from ourselves and the works of the Enemy. May we depend on God to build our church, not our own power. And may we desperately cling to Jesus, our Chief Shepherd.”

Acts 20:17-38 – A Pastoral Model of Faith and Practice (Part 1)

September 8, 2024

“A pastor is simply a chief sinner who has been miraculously transformed into a chief saint by the saving power of Jesus Christ, who, in turn leads OTHER sinners to be transformed into saints by the same power through his personal example and the faithful proclamation of God’s Word.”

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Acts 20:1-17 – A Life Poured Out for Others, for God

September 1, 2024

“Apart from the work of Christ in our lives, we can’t love others as we ought to.”

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Acts 19:8-41 – No Little Disturbance

August 25, 2024

The Sinful Nature (The Flesh)

Sunday Morning

“Without [relationships characterized by a willingness to be intimately known and even approached in love by others] within a church, the end result will be a church poisoned with sin, at best, and poisoned with unbelief, at worst.”

Acts 18:18-19:7 – If You Know, You Know

August 18, 2024

“If you’re saved, you know everything you need to know to tell others how to be saved.”