Slaves of Righteousness

Ben Foust

Romans 6:15-23

Paul explains that although we are under grace, we should not go on sinning. Despite the pretense of freedom, we are slaves to what we do and who we obey, so we should aim to be slaves of righteousness.

The Newness of life

Ben Foust

Romans 6:1-14

Paul explains that because we are dead to sin through Christ's crucifixion, we are also made alive through His resurrection. The implication of this truth is that we can live a new life under grace.

Getting More Ready

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 4:24-6:19

After God meets Moses at the burning bush, He commissions Moses to go to Pharaoh to seek the release of His people. Moses tries to get out of the assignment but God has chosen Moses, but not for all his natural talents and abilities. God had been preparing Moses for this for his whole life even though Moses could not see the big picture. In the end, Moses trusts God enough to go back to Egypt and confront Pharaoh.

The Radical Proposition That You Can Change

Ben Foust

Romans 5:12-18

Paul describes the fall of man and the consequences of human sin. Despite this, Jesus wants to forgive us and transform us to be new creatures- giving us a new identity in Him.

Why Would Anyone Want to Follow Christ?

James Rochford

Ephesians 5:1-14

The question is not why would anyone want to follow Christ, but why would anyone not want to follow Him? Do you really want more emptiness, jealousy, and longing in your life? By following Christ, a Christian can be happy with the life they have been given, even in spite of the trials we all experience. If you have trusted Christ with your afterlife, why not trust Him with this life?

Putting On the New Self Pt1

Scott Risley

Ephesians 4:20-28

When you become a Christian, God gives you a new identity. In Christ, the old has gone and the new has come. But you need to believe and live out that "new you." As you keep your eyes on Jesus and that truth, God will renew your mind and transform your character as you learn to walk in love. As people see the transformation in you, God will get the glory.

Experience New Life

Chris Hearty

Ephesians 4:17-24

Without God, humans have no point of reference for meaning or morality. Paul urges us to live out our new identities, not resorting to our old ways of living.

Why Weakness Is Your Greatest Strength

Eric Mason

2 Corinthians 4:7-12

In our culture, weakness is often either kept hidden from others or it is used to garner sympathy--in both cases to feed one's ego. But Paul says our weaknesses are not only not a hindrance to God using us, but in fact are the key to us understanding how to bring God's power, and not our own, into our walk with God. Paul says that God has put His power in us, but releases it through the pressure of suffering. Our suffering though can sharpen our understanding of God if we seek Him in trials, and we can trust that He is using it to help us look more and more like Jesus.

Renewing Our Vision

Cindy Botti

Isaiah 55:8-9

Vision, whether in life in general or in parenting in particular, is important because it gives meaning to the mundane. It gives us direction, a destination. It brings our world into focus and gives us purpose. God's vision is that He values our children. They are a gift from Him. Children are also a reward from Him. God's vision is also that He gave us, parents, an important role to teach our children about Him. We can model for them how to be Spiritual Champions. We train them according to their way. We keep God in the picture, i.e. cling to His promises.