Worldliness is whatever any culture does to make sin seem normal and righteousness to be strange. When we embrace the Zeitgeist (the spirit of the age) of worldliness, it feels strange to think like a Christian. Acting according to the Bible’s mandates becomes difficult. When we think the world’s thoughts after it, our actions align … Continue reading The Danger of Worldliness & Becoming What You Worship
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We Delight in God’s Worship
Membership Vow #4 Do you promise to support the church in its worship to the best of your ability? Core Value: WORSHIP Core Value: We believe that the gospel liberates and compels us to worship and cherish the one, true, living God. Outcome: We will be spiritually renewed and refreshed by regular, transforming encounters … Continue reading We Delight in God’s Worship
A Few Great Quotes from Augustine on Worship
Augustine: “You made us for yourself, and our hearts find no peace till they rest in you.” “He loves Thee too little who loves anything together with Thee, which he loves not for Thy sake.” “If the things of this world delight you, praise God for them but turn your love away from them and … Continue reading A Few Great Quotes from Augustine on Worship
Idolatry: Causes, Consequences and Cures (1 Corinthians 10)
Why do I lie? Why do I fail to love as I should? Why do I not keep my promises? Why am I selfish? There is something besides Jesus Christ that I feel I must have to be happy, something that is more important to me than God and enslaving me through inordinate desires. My heart is an "idol-making factory". … Continue reading Idolatry: Causes, Consequences and Cures (1 Corinthians 10)
Devotional Thoughts – Jeremiah 2
Adoration: The Covenant LORD delights when His people follow Him and are devoted to Him like a new bride is to her bridegroom. The Covenant LORD is our glory. He is our God - the fountain of living waters who satisfies the longings of His people. Confession: It is evil and bitter for me to … Continue reading Devotional Thoughts – Jeremiah 2
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