Are You Bearing Fruit? (Mark 4:1-20)
/As recipients of the gospel and of God’s Word, we must be careful how we listen, so that we be spiritually fruitful in our Christian lives.
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A Discipleship Culture, Part 3 (Colossians 1:24-29)
/The Mission-Focused Church makes Discipleship a top priority, working tirelessly to assimilate Christians into the life of the church, and challenging them to lay down their lives for Christ.
A Discipleship Culture, Part 2 (Colossians 24-29)
/If Christians are to spiritually grow and flourish, personally and collectively, then Christ and His Word must maintain the central place in the life of the mission-focused church.
A Discipleship Culture, Part 1 (Colossians 1:24-29)
/The Mission-focused church is not only committed to outreach, but also to fostering a local church atmosphere where Christians can thrive and grow in Christ alongside other believers.
A Respectable Sin (James 3:1-12)
/True spiritual maturity will be found in gentle, gracious, helpful, constructive speech, and so we must take care to control what we say.
An Unstoppable Message (Acts 1:2, 4, 6-8)
/Although we live amidst a hostile world, we can have the confidence that God’s Word will never return void, and thus we should faithfully proclaim it for His glory and the good of our fellow man.
Unrivaled Power (Acts 1:4-5, 8)
/Far from a weak or self-energized endeavor, the Christian mission on earth is enabled by the unrivaled power of the third Person of the Godhead, the precious Holy Spirit.
Unwavering Convictions (Acts 1:1-3)
/Mission-focused Christians, and the Mission-focused church, are fueled to fulfill their purpose by their unwavering convictions and love for a compelling Christ.
The Ultimate Father (Hebrews 12:4-11)
/Even the best of human fathers fall short of the ideal. Still, we should look to and emulate the Ultimate Father who will never fail us nor forsake us.
The Right Perspective, Part 3 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/As Christians, it is crucial that we cultivate a humble attitude and humble submission toward God's Word, if we want to be faithful and effective in our mission.
The Right Perspective, Part 2 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/As mission-focused Christians, it is important to diligently be cultivating humility of heart in response to the majesty of God.
The Right Perspective, Part 1 (Isaiah 66:1-2)
/If we desire to be mission-focused Christians, we need an accurate view of God and of ourselves.
A Charge to the Congregation (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
/Pastor Phil Foley of Community Bible Church of Vallejo, CA gave a “Charge to the Congregation” during the Installation Service for Pastor Kempiz. Pastor Phil challenged our church family to live our lives in a matter worthy of the calling of Christ by sacrificially caring for one another in the Body.
A Charge to the Pastor (1 Peter 5:1-4)
/Pastor George Lawson of Baltimore Bible Church in Timonium, MD gave a “Charge to the Pastor” during the Installation Service for Pastor Kempiz. Pastor George encouraged Pastor Kempiz and his fellow elders to look to Jesus, the Great Shepherd, as they eagerly and faithfully shepherd the flock of Eastridge.
Faithful Servants (Colossians 4:2-18)
/We must intentionally strive towards faithfulness to Christ in our devotion and mission.
Living out Our Relationships in Light of Christ's Lordship (Colossians 3:18-4:1)
/Our relationships should reflect the lordship of Christ as the fundamental characteristic of our lives.
Chosen by God, Holy and Beloved (Colossians 3:12-17)
/Reminding ourselves of our identity in Christ obligates and enables us to live as we are and not as we were.
Heavenly Saints Living in the Sinful World (Colossians 3:5-11)
/We need to engage in the present fight against our sinfulness, trusting in Christ to strengthen us so we can walk in righteousness.
Gaining the Proper Perspective on Living a Life in Christ (Colossians 3:1-4)
/As believers, we are to seek God first of all, set our minds on things above, and look expectantly with our gaze on Christ as we await joining Him in glory.
Crucifixion and Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-20)
/The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is real and gives us remarkable hope.