September 28, 2019 | Prophetic Justice in Amos, Part 4

This week we’re concluding our series on the book of Amos. Learning about true justice, biblical justice, gives us a glimpse into what is close to God’s heart. The prophet Amos was called to shine a light on God’s imminent judgment that was coming for Israel. There was an abuse of power and oppression of the poor. Sometimes it feels …

September 7, 2019 | Prophetic Justice in Amos, Part 1

One word we seem to hear often in our society is, “Justice.” Sadly the word is being redefined from its true meaning. We’re beginning a new series, “Prophetic Justice in Amos.” Where can we find the true meaning of justice? God’s Word! We’re beginning a series in the book of Amos. It’s interesting that many shy away from the minor …

August 24, 2019 | A Slave’s Journey Home: Embracing Reconciliation in Philemon, Part 2

We are in the middle of our three-part series, “The Slave Journey’s Home: Embracing Reconciliation in Philemon.” Last week we learned that forgiveness is an action opposite of what the flesh desires. This week Chris will share how Paul pushed Philemon even further and asked him to reconcile with his runaway slave Onesimus. Paul knows that there is only one …

August 17, 2019 | A Slave’s Journey Home: Finding Forgiveness in Philemon, Part 1

Have you ever asked to forgive or received forgiveness from someone? Forgiveness is not always easy. We’re diving into a three-part series on a very small but impactful book of the Bible, Philemon. We’ll learn how two people connected to Paul—one a slave, Onesimus and his owner, Philemon—were faced with forgiveness and reconciliation. The book of Philemon is different than …