April 2015

Today in the United States we are living in a very similar climate as the church in Corinth. The temptation and pull of this world is very real and often difficult to resist. But God's Word gives us clear instruction to avoid the world's pull at all cost. As followers of Christ will must adopt an eternal perspective and be aware of future reward - not to be enticed with temporal satisfaction.

Since the time of Adam and Eve, God has desired that He have a people who are set apart for His glory. There is a clarion call throughout the scripture for those who receive Christ to come out from under the influence of the world. Sadly, the influence of the world has permeated much of the western church. Can we still hear the mercy call of God, to come out!?

All four of the gospels and the book of Acts record what has been called the "Great Commission." After His resurrection from the dead, Jesus gives clear instruction for the church: Be empowered by The Holy Spirit so you may be my witness! Although "mass evangelism" is good, as followers of Jesus we must not lose sight of the importance of winning one - Jesus left us this example.

A message will not be posted for today, the service consisted mainly of (5) testimonial videos. As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, we rejoice in Jesus' victory over death, hell and the grave! Our entire faith rests on the resurrection - for had Jesus not risen from death - His ministry would have been in vain. But thanks be to God, He is Alive! Because He Lives, we can live also!