Text: Acts 19:1-20
We all face many distractions and challenges as we live in the world, and each of these things can easily lead us down wrong paths. Even when seeking to honor God and live for Him, we are not immune to these problems. In this message, we discover what true devotion to Jesus should look like and how this devotion to Him radically impacts every other aspect of our lives. We hope you will listen today to be encouraged and challenged to live your life fully for Him.
Text: John 19:1-16
The Crown of Thorns is like a key that allows all the other believer’s crowns to have value, giving them ability and imperishability. Understanding the Crown of Thorns also gives us a better, fuller understanding of the miracle of Christ’s work on the cross. In this message, Pastor Michael shares how the message of the Crown of Thorns showcases our problem of sin, our rejection of God’s will, and our rebellion to God’s original plan. Yet it also spotlights God’s plan for salvation - His righteousness, His rescue, and the plan for restoration. As we conclude our study of the crowns found in the New Testament, we can know that the crowning achievement of a believer’s life is to cast the crowns we receive back to the King who gives and who endured the one crown we will never know.
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-8
The final reward that we discover in our "Crown Him" series is a unique reward promised specifically to faithful shepherds who have loved the Lord and led His flock well. It is vitally important that the church has a proper understanding of God's calling and requirements for pastors. This prevents unnecessary division and unhealthy man-made expectations. It also vividly reminds us that we each have a part to play and a role to fulfill in the local church. We pray that you will listen to this message, be encouraged in God's provisions for you, and be challenged to faithfully support the pastors that He has called to shepherd you.
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, 1-13
In this message, we continue to discover the various crowns that are in store for those who love Jesus supremely and faithfully live and labor for Him. The “Crown of Rejoicing,” often called “The Soul-Winner’s Crown,” is given to those who faithfully share the Gospel and their lives with those in need. When a sinner turns from their sin and trusts in Jesus for salvation there is much rejoicing. The new child of God, the sharer of the Good News, the Church, and even the angels of God all rejoice when a person experiences new life in Christ. It should not surprise us then that all who have played a role in sharing this Good News will experience a Crown of Rejoicing in heaven. We invite you to listen today to discover more about this crown and to discern whether or not you have confidence in receiving it.