Woodside Bible Church Detroit

In our life filled with fast fashion, fast food, same-day delivery and viral fame we have grown accustomed to not waiting for what we want.  The Christian faith, after 2 millinia, is still waiting for the return of our savior Jesus.  In Acts 1, it is said that Jesus will return, but what should we do while we wait? In this final sermon of the Crowned series Pastor Fikre Prince shares the directives that Jesus leaves for every believer, and equips you to do the work of a witness.Text: Acts 1:6–11Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Jesus will return to complete his Kingdom.Key Question: How should we live in light of Jesus' return?1.     Stop guessing when. (vv. 6–7)2.     Start witnessing now. (v. 8)3.     Set your hope on his return. (vv. 10–11)

Christians often call Jesus king, and rightfully so. But how often do we consider what it truly means to live under the rule of a King?  As the final days of Jesus earthly ministry comes to an end he ascends into heaven to take his place enthroned in heaven where he reigns forever, and Pastor Fikre Prince asserts that this should mean something to the believers daily living.Big Idea: Jesus is enthroned as King.Key Question: How does Jesus' enthronement impact us today?1.     He rules over us. (Daniel 7:13-14)2.     He intercedes for us. (Hebrews 7:26, 8:1-2)3.     He commissions us. (Acts 1:6-11a, 2:33)

The central tenant of the Christian faith is that Jesus died, was burried and resurrected. It is an unnatural chain of events for humanity to conclude the process of death with life, but it is the promise that comes to those who believe in the words of God.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince Challeneges us to process what we believe about the resurrrection and consider the words of several witnesses, and make a decision to live in the power of a resurrected king.Text: Mark 15:37– 16:8Big Idea: Jesus is the risen King.Key Question: What do the key witnesses at Jesus' resurrection have to say?The Centurion – Jesus is the true King. (vv. 37 – 39)Joseph – Jesus is the buried King. (vv. 42 – 47)The Women – Jesus is the resurrected King. (vv. 1 – 8)The Young Man – Jesus is the saving King. (v. 6)

Palm Sunday marks a momentous occation in the life of the world and the ministry of Jesus. It commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in a royal procession, to shouts of Hosanna! Just like the people that surrounded Jesus then who had heard the stories, and seen the miracles, we too have to make a decision on if Jesus will be our King or will we reject him.Text: Mark 11:1-14Big Idea: Jesus arrives as the promised King!Key Question: How will you respond to the arriving king?1.     Jesus' arrival reveals Him as the promised King. (vv. 1-7; Zech 9:9)2.     Celebrate Him and receive His salvation. (vv. 8-10)3.     Reject Him and receive His judgment. (vv. 11-14)

Communion is an ordinance or sacrament founded by the Lord Jesus himself.  He brought his disciples together to share a meal and he told them to continue this practice until he returns. Just after this meal he goes to pray in the garden and again prays for his followers to be one, or united through him.  Jesus had a heart for his people to be together, and in this message Pastor Ryan Russell shares how and why this Common unity should be important to us today.Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Communion shapes our relationship with Christ and with others.Key Question: What is God's desire for His people in the Lord's Supper?The Lord's Supper Calls Believers to:1.     Unity with Christ. (vv. 23-25)2.     Personal reflection. (vv. 27-32)3.     Public proclamation. (vv. 26, 33-34) 

Are you willing to make a decision to follow Jesus and Live for Him? After seeing Jesus perfom miracle after miracle, and teach as no one ever has, Pastor Fikre Prince says that you must at somepoint make a decision.  This seventh sign of raising Lazarus from the grave is an irrefutable showing of the power of Jesus to work in our lives.Text: John 11:1-47Big Idea: You can't escape responding to Jesus. Key Question: What makes it impossible to escape responding to Jesus?1.       His purpose is intentional. (vv. 1-16)2.       His passion is invitational. (vv. 17-37)3.       His power is irrefutable. (vv. 38-47)

If you opened your eyes this morning you probably didn't get far into your day before you encountered some level of suffering.  It's hard to live in this world and not be touched by struggle and pain either in your life or in aomeone close to you.  How do we deal with that? Is this what God intended for us to endure? In this message Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that God has an answer to these questions and he shares  that there may even be purpose in the pain.Text: John 9:1-41Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Jesus opens eyes.Key Question: How do you respond to the revelation of Jesus?  1.     Are you curious? (vv. 8-12)2.     Are you skeptical? (vv. 13-17)3.     Are you afraid of others? (vv. 18-23)4.     Are you dismissive? (vv. 24-34)5.     Are you blind? (vv. 35-41) 

The stories surrounding the person of Jesus can lead to confusion about who he actually is.  One of the best ways to know someone is to ask them to reveal themselves to us, or tell us who they are.  When we desire to know Jesus, the best way that we can get to know him is by listening to his words about himself and pying attention to the things he does.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to view Jesus through the lens of scripture and not through the lens of our needs.Text: John 6:14-21Sermon Summary:Big Idea: God's people rightly know Jesus.Key Question: How can you fail to rightly know Jesus? 1.     When you engage him as only a great prophet. (v. 14)2.     When you exploit him as a political power. (v. 15)3.     When you erase him as the divine I AM. (vv. 16-21)

The term “going viral” has become a part of the vocabulary of the world because of how quickly content and information spreads around the world.  The vitality can lead to good spreading or bad things spreading, but in any case it grows faster than expected. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince shares a message from the book of John where Jesus' fame spread throughout the crowds and they saw something special about him as a leader, but Jesus knew what he really wanted to accomplish.Text: John 6:1-15, 25-35BI: We need to know our motives for following Jesus1. Jesus is the greatest Leader-He is Compassionate -He is Collaborative-He is Considerate2. We need to be godly followers-godly followers are humble-godly followers are honest with themselvesQuestions for yourself:Do I have a right view of how Jesus is?Am I following Jesus because I want what he gives?

Sin and brokeness has far reaching affects on our lives. It can change not just a momentary situation but it can alter our identity of our selves and others.  Is there a remedy for this deep impact of brokeness? Pastor Chris Brooks shares a message that illustartes that there is a remedy and it's in the person of Jesus Christ. When we encouter Jesus, He asks us "Do you want to be healed?"Text: John 5:1-18Sermon Summary:Big Idea: The scandal of Jesus is his divine authority.Key question: How does Jesus demonstrate his divine authority?1.     He has the authority to heal. (vv. 1-9a)2.     He has the authority to command. (vv. 9b-14)3.     He has the authority to work. (vv. 15-18)

Faith is an essential part of the Christian's life. It's the first choice we must make, in following Jesus, "Do you Believe?" When we pray and when we read the word of God, each moment is another opportunity to ask ourselves will we believe what God has spoken.  IN this third message of the Signs of the King series, Pastor Fikre Prince share's that signs and miracles are a part of how God reveals himself, but God is still moving even when we don't see it, and we can just trust his words.Text: John 4:46-54 Big Idea: You don't need a sign! 1.  Will you believe without conditions? (vv. 46-48) 2.  Will you ask without doubt? (vv. 49-50) 3.  Will you trust without wavering? (vv. 51-54)

Who do you turn to first when you face challenges in life? Are you unsure who you can trust? In one of the most talked about signs of his greatness Jesus responds when he is trusted with a major problem, and what he does causes many to believe in him.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that no problem is too small or too big to bring to Jesus, and if we trust him we will be surprised and blessed by the outcome.Test: John 2:1-11Big Idea: In every circumstance, always lean on Jesus.Key Question: What does it mean to lean on Jesus?1. We must come to Jesus. (vv. 1-5)2. We must fully obey Jesus. (vv. 6-8)3. We must receive the gift of Jesus. (vv. 9-11)

What are you searching for? Have you been earnestly seeking for meaning and purpose? Have you considered Jesus? People have always sought after a purpose for being and thriving, but often times have turned to temporary things to provide eternal meaning.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares what happens when we bring our questions to Jesus, even our most bizare and tough thoughts.  There is an answer, and once we expereince the presence of the king, we will be filled with a joy that will make faith contagious.Text: John 1:43-51Big Idea: an invitation to investigate Jesus can lead to spiritual illuminationPt.1 Jesus responds to our questionsPt.2 Invite others to experience JesusPt.3 Jesus will reveal to you who you really are

What is intersession? What is our role in the sharing of the gospel? How do we connect with others around our common faith in Christ? in this final message of the Why Pray? series, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya affirms that prayer is a principle action of believers and one of the most important ways we can connect with God and others.  He encourages us to "bother God on behalf of someone."Text: John 17:20 - 26Big Idea: Why Pray? To Know God & Make Him KnownKey Question: What does Jesus desire for His followers?Jesus desires that we experience God's Unity (v. 20 – 23)Jesus desires that we experience God's Glory (v. 24)*Jesus desires that we experience God's Love (v. 25 - 26)*

Prayer is an awkward human expression. Apart from faith it seems to be a silly act. To the Christian though, prayer is an essential expression of belief and reliance on the God of Heaven.  The simple act of prayer is a part of our devotion to the sustaining benevolent father of creation.  In this opening message to the Why Pray? series, Pastor Fikre Prince encourages us to read through John 17 to understand the heart of Jesus through his prayer in the garden before he is crucified.Text: John 17:1-5Big Idea: Why Pray? To glorify God.Key Question: How does prayer glorify God?1.     When we acknowledge God as Father. (v. 1)2.     When we acknowledge Jesus as the Son. (vv. 2-3)3.     When we acknowledge the glory of Christ. (vv. 4-5)

One of the most humbling characteristics of God to witness is His generosity.  The way that we see God provide for his people time and time again should spur us on to want to be more like Jesus.  In this sermon, Pastor Abe Phillip asks do people see the love of God when they see you? What does your witness to the world say about you and about God?Text: John 17:6-9Big Idea: Why Pray? To know the generosity of God.Key Question: What has God given?1.     God has given us to Christ. (vv. 6, 9)2.    Christ has given us God's Word. (vv. 7-8)

Does it seem like there are more and more dangers to your life and health each day? Every moment carries with it concerns for ourselves our families and livelihoods, and sometimes even concerns over our salvation. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that one of the principal reasons to pray is to see God's protection in your life.  In John 17, Jesus prays for our protection, and it serves as a model for how we are to pray for ourselves and others.Text: John 17:10-16Big Idea: Why Pray? To seek God's Protection. Key Question: Can we be confident when we pray for God's protection? Yes because… 1.       God keeps us in salvation. (vv. 10-12)2.       God keeps us in his joy. (vv. 13-14)3.       God keeps us from the evil one. (vv. 15-16)

How does a creation know it's purpose and design? This statement of intent can only be given by its creator. We often are concerned with what our calling and purpose is, but many seek an answer without consulting our creator. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that prayer is the perfect vehicle to find an answer to one of life's most challenging questions.Text: John 17:17-19Big Idea: Why pray? To know our purpose.Key Question: How do we find and fulfill our purpose? 1.   Through being purified by God's Word. (v. 17)2.   Through being sent in his service. (v. 18)3.   Through being set apart with Christ. (v. 19)

In all the goals you are setting for the new year, how many will lead you closer to God and his purposes for you? It can be a challenge to set Christ centered goals but in this special message Mika Juuhl encourages us to run the race that has been set before us, and to- measure success God's way.Text:2 Timothy 4:1-8BI: A life lived fully for Jesus is the best way to live1. We need to seek truth in our lives2. There is a great reward for a life well lived

Do you have peace in your heart and mind? Many people spend their days, and money trying to find a way to make peace with the life they live. If personal struggles aren't enough there are political, economic, and familial battles that we have to navigate.  God does not leave us to succumb to our anxieties, but He has provided peace from war, peace for our future and peace to live in the meantime.Text: Isaiah 9:5Big Idea: The coming of Christ ultimately brings the death of war.Key Question: How does the coming of Christ bring peace?1.     Through the ultimate end of wartime.2.     Through the promise of peacetime.3.     Through the vision of how to live in the meantime. 

Love is a often complex to explain, but with the birth of Jesus, and the life he lived, it becomes easier to understand.  Jesus came to provide liberty from the captivity of Sin and to restore the relationship of people and Yahweh.  In doing these things Jesus in all things shows to power and practice of Love.Text: Isaiah 9:4Big Idea: The coming of Christ brings liberty to enslaved sinners.Key Question: Who does Jesus free us from?1.     Jesus frees us from the burden of sin.2.     Jesus crushes the pain of Satan's accusation. 3.     Jesus defeats the tyrant of death. 

Advent is a season of hope, where we look forward to the coming of the messiah.  During the season of waiting, we remember that as Jesus came into the world, he brought the light that radiates and changes the lives of all who encounter him.  In this second wee Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the Light of Joy that comes with the promised messiah, and how we can have that joy no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in.Text: Isaiah 9:3Sermon Summary:Big Idea: The coming of Christ is the light of joy.Key Question: How does Jesus fill our lives with joy?  1.       Jesus grows his family. 2.       Jesus brings us to a table of celebration.3.       Jesus gives us forever joy.

When life seems to be overwhelming, and crashing in on all sides, does God leave us alone to fend for ourselves? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God not only sees that we are struggling, but He sends a remedy to provide light and freedom in every situation.  He sends Hope through Christ.Text: Isaiah 9:1-2Big Idea: The coming of Christ is the light of hope.Key Question: How is Jesus the hope we need?1. With Jesus, our gloom is overcome with glory. (v. 1)2. With Jesus, our darkness is overcome with light. (v. 2

What is the greatest command of God? Jesus is asked this important question and his response life altering.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks to Matthew 22:34-40 to help us to understand 2 keys to understanding the scriptures.Text: Matthew 22:24-40BI: We will understand the scriptures better through the lenses of Loving God, and Loving our Neighbor.PT1: Learn to Love the Lord with every part of your beingPT2: Learn to Love your neighbor in the same ways you love yourself

When Paul says to walk in the spirit, what does he mean? And how do we do it?  This is a great question to have an answer to and in this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares how we are to grow in our faith by walking in the spirit.Text: Galatians 5:25 – 6:18Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Keep in step with God's Spirit.Key Question: How do we stay in step with the Spirit?1.   Walk in Christ-centered community. (vv. 5:26-6:10)2.   Walk in Christ-centered freedom. (vv. 6:11-18)

Does it feel like there is a war or struggle going on inside of you to live like Christ?  If you feel this tension, it's because there is a real battle going on each day between your flesh and your spirit.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the litmus test to determine if you are living according to the flesh or according to the spirit.Text: Galatians 5:16-26Big Idea: Walk with the Spirit and win against the flesh.Key Question: How do we walk with the Spirit? 1.   By recognizing our inner struggle. (vv. 16-18)2.   By honestly acknowledging the fruit of our life. (vv. 19-23)3.   By putting the flesh to death in Christ. (vv. 24-26)

Does the Christian life feel overwhelming with rules and unfruitful religion? That's not the way it is supposed to be.  In this sermon, Pastor Fikre shares that Christ came to deliver us from the weight of rituals and bring us into the freedom of relationship with the father.BI: Experience the Freedom that Christ has come to Give.How do I experience this freedom?Pt.1- Value the freedom that comes in ChristPt.2- Stay away from old influences that cannot bring salvationPt.3- Love one another

What does the story of our past say about the calling of God on our lives?  Our origin stories have an effect of how we view and interpret our lives and God's influence on it.  In this message Pastor Nick Bogardus, shares that you don't have to work your story to make something of yourself, but that God has already done the work through your life and made you something valuable.Text: Galatians 4:21-31Big Idea: We are children of the promise and free in Christ.Key Question: Where can I find true freedom?1.     The law brings slavery. (vv. 21-25)2.     The gospel brings freedom. (vv. 26-28)3.     Stand firm in your freedom. (vv. 29-31)

Have you ever felt like there were competing thoughts on your spiritual growth and knowing God?  You're not alone.  The Apostle Paul warns the church at Galatia that there are people who are trying to convince them to turn away from the truth of Jesus Christ, and submit themselves to empty religion.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at this passage of scripture to urge believers not to be swayed by vein ideas from new teachers and forsake the foundation of Christ's good news.Text: Galatians 4:8-20Big Idea: Gospel formation brings freedom.Key Question: How are we formed by the gospel?1.     Remember our former bondage. (vv. 8-11)2.     Return to our former zeal. (vv. 12-16)3.     Receive Christ's formative work. (vv. 17-20)

What comes to mind when you are asked about your identity?  Is it your occupation? Ethnicity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that the Gospel has far reaching effects to change our Identity and it should revolutionize how you see yourself.  The effect of gospel on who we are supersedes ethnicity, and occupation and provides change at the heart.Text: Galatians 3:15-4:7Big Idea: We are no longer slaves but sons and heirs of God. Key Question: How should we live in light of these gospel truths? 1.     The powerlessness of the law. (vv. 15-18)2.     The purpose of the law. (vv. 19-24)3.     The promise of adoption. (vv. 3:25-4:7)

There is a blessing that is in the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is not restrictive, but freeing.  In this message from the series Good News, Pastor Ryan Russell shares the blessing that comes with believing and following Jesus.Text: Galatians 3:1-14Sermon Summary:Big Idea: God's blessing comes by faith alone in Christ alone.Key Question: How do we experience the blessings of God?1.     Do the Spirit's blessings come by works? (vv. 1-5)2.     Does the blessing of justification come by ethnic pedigree? (vv. 6-9)3.     Does the blessing of redemption come by obeying the law? (vv. 10-14)

There is a simplicity to faith in Christ that often times gets lost in man-made qualifications.  Have you ever considered that Salvation is through faith in Christ alone? and not through works also?  This sermon series, Good News, will help you to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it is freedom from the bondage of sin.Text: Galatians 2:1-21Big Idea: Nothing but the gospel is needed.Key question: What does the gospel give us?1.     The gospel is our source of freedom. (vv. 1-5)2.     The gospel is our source of ministry. (vv. 6-14)3.     The gospel is our source of justification. (vv. 15-21)

Have you ever seen the power of God? I think you have.  Often times, Christians overlook the evidence of God's power working to transform their lives day by day, but it is that testament that can help others know that God can change them too.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the story of the apostle Paul's conversion and reminds us that the Gospel of Christ can change anyone, even a former persecutor of the faith.Text: Galatians 1:11-24Sermon Summary:Big Idea: God's Gospel is revelation that transforms.Key Question: What does gospel transformation look like?1.     The gospel reveals our sin. (vv. 11-14)2.     The gospel reveals Christ. (vv.15-16)3.     The gospel reveals our destiny. (vv. 17-24)

With so much information available to us at any moment, how do we discern what is good?  How do we truly know good news and the message that will change lives? In this opening sermon from the letter to the Galatians Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a uniqueness about what is called the Good News in scripture that should make it stand head and shoulders over everything else.Text: Galatians 1:1-10Big Idea: The gospel is unique. Key Question: What makes the gospel unique? 1.       The source of the gospel. (vv. 1-2)2.       The heart of the gospel. (vv. 3-5)3.       The exclusivity of the gospel. (vv. 6-10)

How much is enough for you?  With all the things that we accumulate in this life, when do you get to a place of contentment?  What could provide you with contentment? In this final message of the metamorphosis series, Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Hebrews 13 that we can keep ourselves free from the love of money by keeping our love and dependency of God as a priority.Text: Hebrews 13:5,6 Big Idea: Contentment comes when we love God, not money.Key Question: How can I embrace contentment? 1.     Renounce loving money. (v. 5a)2.     Remember God's promise. (v. 5b)3.     Respond with confident faith. (v. 6)

What good can come from struggle? If trouble, problems and adversity are a naturally occurring part of life how can we deal with it without falling into despair?  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince posits that with the right mindset we can see the good that God is doing even in the midst of trials.Text: Philippians 1:12 - 21Big Idea: See adversity as opportunity for gospel advancement.Key Question: How can we experience adversity as opportunity? 1.     Remember endurance inspires faith. (vv. 12 - 14)2.     Rejoice in gospel proclamation. (vv. 15 – 18a)3.     Realize adversity is a win-win. (vv. 18b - 21)

Does your life feel dry and disconnected from true friendships? Do you feel emotionless, and are unable to feel joy?  You may be expereinceing apathy.  Apathy can infiltrate every area of our lives if it goes unchecked, but God has a remedy for this inability to feel.  Pastor Fikre continues the series, Metamorphosis, with a message that looks at the thoughts and actions that will rouse believers to life again.  Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11Big Idea: Gospel urgency defeats apathy. Key Question: How do we live with gospel urgency? 1.       Devote yourself to love. (vv. 7-8)2.       Demonstrate hospitality. (v. 9)3.       Diligently serve. (vv.10-11)

What drives you? What makes you pursue a particular career or education?  Our Ambitions drive us down particular paths before we ever really know what ambition is.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares from Colossians 3, that after we have begun a journey with Christ our ambitions and desires should be conformed to His ambitions and desires.  And this Ambition will be a source of peace and not discouragement.Text: Colossians 3:1-17Big Idea: God's work changes our ambition.  Key Question: How do we embrace our new ambition?1.     Recognize our spiritual position. (vv. 1-4)2.     Put off worldly ambition. (vv. 5-11)3.     Put on godly ambition. (vv. 12-17)

Our emotions are gifts from God to help us to understand and respond to our world around us, but what happens when those emotions get out of hand and begin to trample over our lives?  In this special sermon and interview Pastor Fikre Prince invites Lakeisha Prince to share wisdom from a Christian clinical therapist perspective on how to deal with uncontrolled anxiety.  The message continues through Philippians 4 to help us to understand the power and perspective of the God of Peace.Text: Philippians 4:6-9Big Idea: God is able to transform anxiety to peace.Key Question: How can my anxiety be transformed to peace?1.     Pray with gratitude. (vv. 6-7)2.     Meditate on what is good. (v. 8)3.     Live out God's Word. (v. 9)

When someone says something about Jesus that you know or feel is incorrect, what do you do?  Do you just nod your head and let them continue to talk or do you challenge erroneous ideas of God?  Jude helps is to understand the dangers of letting false ideologies about Jesus fester within the congregation and gives us an understand of how we can combat them and contend for the faith.Text: Jude 17-25Big Idea: Contend for the faith!Key Question: How can we safeguard against false teaching?1.     Remember the Word. (vv. 17-19) 2.     Strengthen your faith. (vv. 20-21)3.     Extend mercy to others. (vv. 22-23)4.     Trust in God's mighty power. (vv. 24-25)

Do you ever feel like you're not sure what you should be doing as a follower of Jesus?  We can become preoccupied with calling and mission discovery and overlook one of the most fundamental parts of being a Christian.  In this message, Micah Williams shares 3 key practices of the mature believer to help give us guidance to what spiritual maturity looks like.Big Idea: God is pleased with those who advance the gospel.Key Question: What does gospel advance look like for everyday people?1.     Support those who labor for the gospel. (vv. 5-8)2.     Warn those who discourage others from the gospel. (vv. 9-10)3.     Imitate those who honor the gospel. (vv. 11-15)

How do we live out the Gospel in an increasingly hostile society?  Have Christians ever faced opposition, yet still found a way to flourish in their faith? The answer to those questions can be found in the little letter of 2 John.  In this message from the series Big Ideas from Little Books, Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that in the midst of struggles and persecution we should love each other in the faith and encourage each other in the truth of God's word. Text: 2 JohnBig Idea: The Church flourishes in God's truth.Key Question: How can we build ourselves up in God's truth?Practice love and obedience. (v. 1 – 6)Discern truth from falsehood. (v. 7 – 13)

Is there a limit to the application of the gospel in our lives?  The gospel should inform every area of our lives including how we develop and care for relationships.  In this series we look to some of the shorter texts of scripture to reveal the bigger picture of the power of the Gospel.  In this message from the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should be able to welcome in new brothers and sisters, as well as help bring reconciliation because of the gospel. Text: PhilemonBig Idea: Gospel fellowship reforms social relationships.Key Question: How does the gospel reform our relationships?1. The gospel unites us as a spiritual family. (vv. 1 – 13)2. The gospel transforms social status. (vv. 14 – 16)3. The gospel compels reconciliation. (vv. 17 – 21)

People of faith have always worked in some way to help end human suffering in this life, but what about working to prevent an eternal suffering?  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince urges believers to commit to working to share their faith in Christ and be discipled until all have heard.Text: Romans 15:14-21 Big Idea: Reach until all have heard.Key Question: How do we reach the world with the Gospel?1.     Believers disciple one another in mission. (vv. 14-16)2.     We are empowered by Christ. (vv. 17-19)3.     We go until all have heard. (vv. 20-21)

Have you ever considered the magnitude of the gospel?  If God has loved us enough to send Jesus to die for us, so that we could be returned to His presence, how should we live? What should we say? In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the power that resides in the Gospel and how it changes everything for everyone, but especially in the life of the believer.Text: Romans 1:8-17Big Idea: The gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.Key Question: How do we live out the power of the gospel to reach the world?1. Believers live with a faith and longing to go. (vv. 8-13)2. We recognize the power for all who believe. (vv. 14-15)3. We are not ashamed of the gospel. (vv. 16-17)

What are the characteristics of a godly woman? Where do we draw our references for what a woman should aspire to be like? These are questions that have profound impact if our sources are incorrect but can do immeasurable good if we have the right one.  God gives us a glimpse into the character, and habits of a woman of noble character.  Pastor Fikre Prince engages the text of Proverbs 31 to continue the series What God Says About..., to glean from wisdom for the description of an excellent woman.Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Big Idea: Godly women are an essential part of the world, the church, and the home.Key Question: How should we honor the women in our lives?1.     Acknowledge her value. (vv. 10-12)2.     Affirm her work. (vv. 13-27)3.     Applaud her character. (vv. 28-31) 

Do you love the work that you do?  What is the proper understanding we should have about work from a biblical perspective?  From the begining of biblical history we read of work and labor, but not in the same way that it is talked about today.  God establishes work in Eden and it is good and a blessing.  In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares that work has purpose and it matters not only to our families and communities, but it matters also to God.Big Idea: Our work is a calling from God.Key Question: What obstacles keep us from fulfilling our calling to work?1.     Laziness. (6:6-11; 12:24)2.     Distractedness. (12:11; 14:23)3.     Selfishness. (16:3)

Where did you first learn about sex? Have you ever considered that the creator of humanity would have a plan for sex?  The bible has a directive for what is right and what is wrong pertaining to sex.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares some Proverbial wisdom to help us know that sex is good if expressed in godly ways.Text: Proverbs 5:15-19, 6:25-28, 7:21-27Big Idea: Sex is a good gift from GodKey Question: How do we honor God with our sex lives?Delight in your spouse (5:15-19)Honor wise boundaries (6:25-28)Understand Adultery's Danger (7:21-27)

It has been said that you are the average of the top 5 people, or friends, you spend time with.  If that is the case, what type of person are you? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince challenges us with the characteristics of friendships that we should seek out as well as the type of friend that we should aspire to be.Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Who we walk with influences where we go.Key Question: What kind of friends do we need? And/Or What kind of friends do we need to be? Friends who…1.    Love with sincerity. (vv. 18:24, 19:4, 6, 17:17; 20:6)2.    Provide encouragement and correction. (vv. 27:5-6, 27:9, 27:17)3.    Seek after righteousness. (vv. 22:11, 24-25, 16:28, 12:26, 17:9)

We speak thousands upon thousands of words each day, and we hear many thousands more.  What is the weight of those words that we say and listen too, on our lives and eternity? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares the biblical view of words and how we should use them to the glory of God.Text: Proverbs 18:21Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Our words bring life and cause death. (18:21a) Key Question: How can we ensure that our words bring life to others?1.    Speak less and listen more. (10:19; 15:28)2.    Speak grace and encouragement. (15:1, 4; 16:243.    Speak truth and challenge. (6:16-19; 10:31-32; 27:5)

What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?  There is no shortage of people sharing knowledge today, but how do we know what to trust?  In this message Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the value of seeking wisdom over just common knowledge and worldly ways.  Text: Proverbs 3:13-26 Big idea: God's wisdom is supremely precious.Key question: Why is wisdom so valuable?1.     By wisdom we live the good life. (vv. 13a, 16-18)2.     By wisdom God created the world. (vv. 19-20)3.     By wisdom we are protected from evil. (vv. 21-26)