Missio Dei Fellowship

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and theGaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

In light of the massive amount of violence occurring in Israel and theGaza Strip, we take time to consider the source and causes of war and how does a Christian begin to approach a very complicated subject. Many opinions flow on this subject but not a lot of biblical thinking. We seek to begin to remedy this.

Luke turns his attention away from Saul and to the Apostle Peter. In doing so he records two more miracles done by Peter. It is easy to focus on the miracles but flowing through the entire passage is really a lesson on serving.

David finds himself surrounded by enemies once more who conspire against him privately. While they desire to see his downfall, David, though afraid, comes to recognize there are certain unavoidable results of God's judgment that will take place. Thus, David looks at his own circumstances as an opportunity to teach - but the driving question we all must reconcile with in the end is this: who do we fear? Do we fear the one who can kill the body, and after that, do no more? Or, do we fear the One who can cast both body and soul in hell?

As David is on the run from his own son, who is seeking to take the throne through a violent coup, he begins to meditate on God and His Word. Though he finds himself in a dry and weary land with no basic provisions, he thirsts instead for the living God. The reason why is simple: to David, the grace of God is truly better than life. In light of this reality, he gives us five principles to learn how to find satisfaction in God as we traverse through the barren wasteland of the wilderness.

In this extended series on suffering and trials we explore the nature ofGod's discipline upon sinning believers. This is often a misunderstood aspect of our relationshipto our heavenly Father and yet the bible is replete with examples and instruction regarding it. Inthis final message we consider the way God brings trials and hardships into the life of a believerto grow them. In a very real way we will learn that it is in and through adversity that our faithboth matures and is purified.

In this extended series on suffering and trials we explore the nature of God's discipline upon sinning believers. This is often a misunderstood aspect of our relationship to our heavenly Father and yet the bible is replete with examples and instruction regarding it.

We are constantly inundated with a message that begs us to place our hope and trust in things that are doomed to fail us. Despite the temptation to trust in mankind, this broken and fallen world, or the promises of this world, the message of the psalmist is crystal clear: God alone is worthy of our trust. In this psalm, David provides three key reasons why we are called to place our faith in God alone. First, God is true, though all men are liars. Second, God is safe, though times are not. Finally, God is sure, though all else is transient. Yet all alike culminate in the truth that God is who He claims to be, and therefore, we can trust Him.

Building off of the reality of suffering for the name of Christ, this second sermon is designed to address the other forms of suffering a Christian may encounter. We are sinners and therefore we sin. We live in a sinful world and therefore we are sinned against. Butwhat about suffering due to foolish and sinful choices? Christians are still sinners and can give into sinful desires that bring unpleasant and even life-altering consequences. How are we to view those situations? This sermon addresses this very issue and we devote our attention to a Christian's view of suffering.

One of the battles the people of God constantly face is that of having a fickle and frail heart. We often know what's true, but our hearts grow cold, we grow weak in our faith, or we simply forget to bring to mind all that God has said in His Word. For David, he was no exception to that general rule. He is a man likewise given to a failing and faltering heart amidst his difficulties. However, he remembers the truth of God's grace to him, and vows once more to sing God's praises. As we look to this psalm for today then, it is my hope that we would be a people who are reminded of these simple, yet profound truths once more, and give God praise.

While the account of Saul's conversion is a beautiful and powerful example of God's sovereignty in action; it is also an example of the reality of what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Jesus said we are to take up our cross and follow Him and part of that pathway is one of suffering for the name of Christ. In fact, a mark of true conversion is a willingness to suffer for His name's sake. This message is designed to unfold this part of Saul's conversion and understand the subtle differences of trials, suffering and disciple and what they accomplish in the life of God's children.

In Acts 9 we continue to see the conversion of Saul. A man bent onmurder who becomes a faithful servant of the gospel of Jesus Christ. A man humbled to theuttermost and then empowered to preach to the nations. We see the sovereign hand of Godraising up His vessels for salvation and we see in it the severity of God in calling this man to alife of suffering for the name of Jesus.

In Acts 9 we see the power of God to take a heart bent on murder, hatred and anger and convert it to one who loves Jesus Christ and changes a man's whole direction in life and purpose. We see Saul, breathing threats against believers be confronted by the risen Lord and the end result is a man named Paul. We explore who Paul was to appreciate how even in his unbelief God was directing his life in such a way that he would be a key part of the early Church and the spread of the gospel.

While imprecatory psalms are a topic of much debate in the broader church, in the Scriptures, they are not. The judgment of God against sin is something we cannot avoid, and it is brought to us in no uncertain terms. There is an occasion for judgment, there are very real consequences to this judgment, yet there is also a joy to be found in judgment, for we see that God upholds the foundations of justice and will not let evil go unpunished. Yet the point of imprecatory psalms, ultimately, drives us to ask the question: are we the target of God's judgment, or the one pardoned from judgment in Jesus Christ?

This sermon is designed to give a broad introduction to the issue of textual criticism in light of how the KJV has passages in it that do not appear in other translations. This is an attempt to bring light to the issue and encourage the members of the church to go deeper into this fascinating and encouraging subject.

One thing is common among all men who live in a broken and fallen world: times of trouble come upon us all. The question then is not if we will have troubles in this life, but where will we turn on the day our troubles come. In this psalm, David gives ten ways we can respond when evil days are upon us. If we learn this vital teaching, we will not only find much joy and hope in God in the midst of evil days, we will bring Him the glory He is due.

In one of the many unique stories found in Acts, we watch God take a man from a vibrant mission field where many are coming to a saving faith and He moves him into the wilderness for one man. Why? What does this show us about God and His saving work?