Roxbury Church of Christ
Roxbury Church of Christ
Peter Scazerro in his book, "The Emotionally Healthy Church" say this, "Emotionally healthy people understand the limits God has given them. They joyfully receive the one, two, seven, or ten talents God has so graciously distributed. As a result, they are not frenzied and covetous, trying to live a life God never intended. They are marked by contentment and joy." How can we learn to accept our limits as a gift?
In emotionally healthy churches, people understand how their past affects their present ability to love Christ and others
It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature
The Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost
The gospel is the good news of God's grace in Christ...God doing for us what we could never do for ourselves!
Because the Bible is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16) it is, and specifically the New Testament, our sole authority for faith and practice.
Apart from the work of the Spirit, we can do nothing
Jesus the Christ was fully human and fully divine and so, He is absolutely unique and uniquely our Savior.
What we believe about God is important; whether we really believe what we say we believe about God is vitally important!
Do not be anxious...but in all things present your requests to God with thanksgiving and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
"I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith"
Christ makes us one people with one mission - to be His disciples who make disciples who make disciples
Often we have images of the church that do not accurately portray God's image. In this message we will look at some cultural images and contrast them to God's desire for His Church.
Jesus meets us in the middle of our fear offering His peace and power
On that Friday Jesus dies BY CHOICE for love. Our sin brought Him there; His love kept Him there.
Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to you? These are critical questions that need to be answered personally by all of us.
His Impact, His Message, His Model...extraordinary in every way!
The Kingdom (Rule) of God has come in Jesus...and that's GOOD NEWS!
What did Jesus think about Christmas?
God gave Nehemiah a great burden. Nehemiah wept, fasted and prayed and God gave him a great vision to which he was committed and accomplished a great work for God! Learn from Nehemiah and how you too can be used to do a great work for God.
"I Am Building More Than You See" - GOD
"Live such good lives among your unbelieving neighbors that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and give honor to God on the day He visits us." 1 Peter 2:12
Christ is our ultimate reward we receive by grace...and then He rewards the faithful.
The story of Hosea and Gomer shows us God's relentless love, despite our unfaithfulness. This message should encourage us to not only reflect on God's love for us, but to develop a passion to share this love with others.
Unity in Christ provides credibility to our preaching of the gospel of the love of God
Pride goes before a fall and unguarded strength is a double weakness.
Whenever tempted or tested, God is faithful to show you a way out so that you can endure (1 Corinthians 10:13)
When we think of Christmas, we seldom think of fear... yet the first Christmas was surrounded by fear. How can we learn to keep very reals fear in check?
God looks for the hunger in your heart, not just the knowledge in your head.
What does a "God-like heart" look like in real time?
Is God the center of gravity in your life or does He orbit around you?
There are deliverers and there is THE Deliverer who sets us free of the cycle!
We are "Third Day" people! Trust God to deliver!
Interview with Abraham
God created us for relationship and has a plan to restore it
Let's face it the reading the Bible can be confusing. In this message we will try to help better understand the big picture of the Bible and how it apply's to us in everyday life.
Jesus, Paul and the early Christians read the Bible this way...TOGETHER! Think of the benefits!
Biblical hope isn't wishful thinking but deep seated confidence in the character and control of God
God uses "spiritual boot camp" to develop genuine faith
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