Del Cerro Baptist Church

In Ephesians 4:7-16, Paul shifts from a discussion on the unity of the church to the diversity of the church within that unity. What makes a church diverse? How does a church stay unified when there are differences amongst members?

**Pardon the technical glitch, we lost audio for the first several minutes of this sermon** In this message from Pastor Dustin Rudolph, we take heed of Paul's counsel to walk in a way worthy of our calling. What is our calling? What does it look like to walk this way? Is this something we are even capable of?

**Pardon the technical glitch, we lost audio for the first several minutes of this sermon** In this message from Pastor Dustin Rudolph, we take heed of Paul's counsel to walk in a way worthy of our calling. What is our calling? What does it look like to walk this way? Is this something we are even capable of?

In this elevated prayer for the church, Paul exalts in who the church is and prays that she would better know it. Pastor Dustin makes the argument that this should be our church's prayer as well.

In this elevated prayer for the church, Paul exalts in who the church is and prays that she would better know it. Pastor Dustin makes the argument that this should be our church's prayer as well.

What does it mean when Jesus tells the woman at the well, that we will worship in Spirit and truth? Christian Vincze opens up John 4 and helps the church to better understand this passage.

What does it mean when Jesus tells the woman at the well, that we will worship in Spirit and truth? Christian Vincze opens up John 4 and helps the church to better understand this passage.

Why is the incarnation of the Son so important to the Christian Faith? What happens if we give up this doctrine? Must I believe that God became Man in order to be saved?

The Nicene Creed affirms that Christ is the "only begotten Son" of the Father. What does this mean? Where do we find this in the scriptures? Is it really that important anyway?

Paul comforts the Ephesian church even in his own affliction. What motivates him to joy in the midst of suffering?

Paul comforts the Ephesian church even in his own affliction. What motivates him to joy in the midst of suffering?

God's judgment on Ninevah in the book of Nahum is a foreshadowing of God's judgment on Satan.

God's judgment on Ninevah in the book of Nahum is a foreshadowing of God's judgment on Satan.

God created the church in Christ in order accomplish his purposes in the world.

God created the church in Christ in order accomplish his purposes in the world.

In Ephesians 2:11-18 Paul expands on the teaching that the church is the new creation in Christ, the workmanship of God.

In Ephesians 2:11-18 Paul expands on the teaching that the church is the new creation in Christ, the workmanship of God.

Because of our depravity (Ephesians 2:1-3) we have no hope for salvation by our own means. But God has saved us by His grace. In this study we examine what exactly conversion is and how God has done the work of converting us from death to life.

Because of our depravity (Ephesians 2:1-3) we have no hope for salvation by our own means. But God has saved us by His grace. In this study we examine what exactly conversion is and how God has done the work of converting us from death to life.

Paul sets out to tell us why God's work on our behalf is necessary. Why do we need Jesus? Why do we need salvation? Aren't human beings basically good?

Paul sets out to tell us why God's work on our behalf is necessary. Why do we need Jesus? Why do we need salvation? Aren't human beings basically good?

When God pours out his wrath on Nineveh we learn that God is to be feared. But is it right that Christians should fear the Lord? What does it mean to trust in Christ and fear the Lord?

When God pours out his wrath on Nineveh we learn that God is to be feared. But is it right that Christians should fear the Lord? What does it mean to trust in Christ and fear the Lord?

When Paul says that God's power is toward us (the church), what does that mean? And how is the church the fullness of Christ? These two questions broaden our understanding of just how important the church is in God's plan of redemption.

When Paul says that God's power is toward us (the church), what does that mean? And how is the church the fullness of Christ? These two questions broaden our understanding of just how important the church is in God's plan of redemption.

When God promises to avenge those who hate his people it is a comfort to his people. God is just.

When God promises to avenge those who hate his people it is a comfort to his people. God is just.

After exulting in the blessings that God has given the church, Paul prays that we would be able to see and comprehend those blessings, so that we may be able to live the Christian life.

After exulting in the blessings that God has given the church, Paul prays that we would be able to see and comprehend those blessings, so that we may be able to live the Christian life.

What is the relationship between the sovereignty of God in salvation, our believing in the Gospel, and the gift of the Holy Spirit?

What is the relationship between the sovereignty of God in salvation, our believing in the Gospel, and the gift of the Holy Spirit?

Paul continues in this word of praise by counting the blessings of those who are in Christ. This week's passage centers around the redemption we have in Christ and the revelation we have of Christ.

Paul continues in this word of praise by counting the blessings of those who are in Christ. This week's passage centers around the redemption we have in Christ and the revelation we have of Christ.

Paul emphasizes that the blessings we have in Christ are "in the heavenly places," why is this such an important idea in Christianity? Why does it matter?

Paul emphasizes that the blessings we have in Christ are "in the heavenly places," why is this such an important idea in Christianity? Why does it matter?

Who is Paul? What are saints? What does it mean to be greeted by God?

Who is Paul? What are saints? What does it mean to be greeted by God?

Through Joseph we learn what it means to trust God.

Through Joseph we learn what it means to trust God.

As Jacob dies and is buried we observe the foundations for the Christian understanding of death.

As Jacob dies and is buried we observe the foundations for the Christian understanding of death.

As we arrive at Jacob's blessing of Joseph we find that Jacob truly is hoping in what is to come.

As we arrive at Jacob's blessing of Joseph we find that Jacob truly is hoping in what is to come.

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

Out of all of Jacob's life, this day when he adopts and blesses his grandsons is the day that Hebrews 11 says is proof of his faith. Why?

Out of all of Jacob's life, this day when he adopts and blesses his grandsons is the day that Hebrews 11 says is proof of his faith. Why?

God teaches Jonah (and us) about his mercy. Christians should be disciples of Christ in how we show mercy- we shouldn't be like Jonah.

God teaches Jonah (and us) about his mercy. Christians should be disciples of Christ in how we show mercy- we shouldn't be like Jonah.

Joseph establishes his family in Egypt, blesses Pharaoh, feeds Israel, feeds the nations, Jacob is blessed, Jacob asks to be removed from Egypt. This story follows the shape of an X (chiasm) with the center being Joseph's provision of food for Israel and the nations