In this sermon, Pastor Jim continues the study of the prison prayers of the Apostle Paul. The first stop has been in Ephesians 1:15-21. In this prayer, he is praying for believers to have a great knowledge of God that leads to a more confident and assured walk with Him. And he does so with a petition that they might know what is the immeasurable greatness of God’s power working in them. This is an important petition for believers for, when answered, it helps them live by faith and confidence in what God has already provided for them in Christ – His great power to live an overcoming life, a serving life, and an enduring life.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
In this message Pastor Jim continues to delve into the deep meaning of the greeting and opening paragraph in 1 Peter. Here we encounter a hope through Christ Jesus to an amazing inheritance, promised by God, the centerpiece of which is Jesus Himself. An inheritance that will bring us joy and pleasures eternal.
1 Timothy 1:15-16 – The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal…
This sermon continues the exploration of Paul’s first prayer in Ephesians, which petitions God for assurance. This assurance comes from God infusing every part of our being with the knowledge of the hope He has called us to, the riches of His inheritance, and the greatness of His power. In this message, Pastor Jim explores in more detail the knowledge of the riches of His inheritance with the realization that Christ’s inheritance is us. In doing so he answers the question: Why does God consider us His rich inheritance?
In this Easter morning service, Pastor Jim Sole talks about how Christ’s ressurection unlocked the door to our intimacy with God.
Acts 6:3,4 – Therefore, brothers and sisters pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. THEME OF THE DAY. LIFE DEMANDS IT. I want to confess upfront that I am taking a…