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Zealously Desire the Greater Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)

By Craig July 16, 20221 Corinthians 12-14, Sermons

In 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Paul gives us another gift of lists, including the gift of apostleship. We look at the relevance of that gift, and Paul's admonition to eagerly desire the greater gifts

Praying In Restaurants: An Opportunity To Share Good News

By Craig July 15, 2022Assorted, Blog

One of the greatest ways to share the good news of Jesus is through praying, including, apparently, in restaurants!

The State of The Church (Part Six): Worship

By Craig July 15, 2022Blog, State of the Church

In this part of the series, we look at how worship is a major way forward in the renewal of the Church.

The State of the Church (Part Five): Bad Theology

By Craig July 14, 2022Blog, State of the Church

In this entry on "the state of the church", we look at how bad theology is taking root in an emerging generation of believers.

Being the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)

By Craig July 14, 20221 Corinthians 12-14, Sermons1 Comment

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, Paul famously compares the church to a body. What does that have to do with spiritual gifts and the implications for us?

The Gifts of the Great Gift-Giver (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

By Craig July 1, 20221 Corinthians 12-14, Sermons

In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Paul gives us a list of spiritual gifts. Let's break these down and ask some questions about who they're for.

It’s Not About You (1 Corinthians 12:1-7)

By Craig June 28, 20221 Corinthians 12-14, Sermons2 Comments

In 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Paul introduces the topic of spiritual gifts by reminding us of some crucial, overarching principles.

Chris Evans Might Think I’m An Idiotic Dinosaur

By Craig June 26, 2022Assorted, Blog

Some, including Hollywood celebrities, think that biblical morality will go the way of the dinosaur. Are they right? How should we respond?

A Church To Become Like (Acts 11:19-30)

By Craig June 27, 2022Acts 1-12, Sermons2 Comments

Acts 11:19-30 gives us the church in Antioch, a church that is an example got us in so many ways. Let's explore how.

The Time Peter Explained His Controversial Actions (Acts 11:1-18)

By Craig June 27, 2022Acts 1-12, Sermons

In Acts 11:1-18, we have Peter explaining his meeting with Cornelius to the Jerusalem leadership. Why is so much detail given to this encounter?