Why I Am an Anabaptist – Theology
A good question to ask ourselves is: Why do we attend our church? Hopefully, it’s not just because it’s where we grew up, but because we see something worthwhile here. The emphasis of the Great Commission is discipleship, not just conversion. Our focus shouldn’t be on what is the bare minimum to get to heaven... Read More
Marks of a Healthy Church
Acts 1–5 is a picture of a vibrant, healthy church. These events took place within 4–6 months of Christ’s resurrection. Acts 2 describes the coming of the Holy Spirit “as of a rushing mighty wind” and “divided tongues, as of fire” that sat on each person, and “they were filled with the Holy Spirit and... Read More
One for All, All for One
In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 5 we see that the Corinthians had a poor response to sin in the church. A man, who “has his father’s wife,” is being allowed to continue to participate in the life of the church (v. 1). Rather than mourning the sin of this man, the Corinthian... Read More
The Most Important Day
Milton Hostedler’s last sermon was entitled “Time is Running Out” with the emphasis that too many people live as though there’s no end to time. Hebrews 4:11-13, Romans 14:10-12 - we will all have to give an account someday. Imagine that it’s your turn next; what will you regret? What will you be glad for?... Read More
Inspired To Serve
What drove Paul to serve? His life was one of obedience, but it wasn't a have-to obedience. He had caught God's vision & purpose for the world. Three motivations that drove Paul were: The fear of God, not the scared kind of fear but one of reverence and awe, worship and respect. He had a... Read More
God Reaffirms the Covenant
A Covenant is a commitment, a promise, and is only as reliable as the person who makes it. John illustrated by offering a dollar to anyone who could do 5 jumping jacks in front of the church. Hannah accepted and received her dollar upon completion. We trusted John to give her the dollar but a... Read More
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