Pastor Kevin takes a look at the human condition that separates mankind from God. Man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin. Thus, the natural man is alienated from God and is totally unable to remedy his own lost condition.
Pastor Kevin continues his study of the Christian fundamentals by exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus Christ by convicting the lost, regenerating the believing sinner, indwelling all believers and empowering them for godly living and service.
Pastor Kevin explores the question: Who is Jesus? Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and is true God and true man, without sin, conceived of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He died for our sins, arose bodily from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of the Father.
Pastor Kevin continues his series, “Mastering the Fundamentals,” with a look at the nature of God: There is one true God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Pastor Kevin begins a new series called, “Mastering the Fundamentals.” His desire is to examine some core principles in biblical Christianity with the aim to challenge each of us to reevaluate our understanding of these beliefs and the impact they have for our lives. The first principle is “God’s Word as Truth:” The Scriptures, both…
Note: Near the end of the message, Pastor Kevin makes a reference to an image of grave clothes that was from a music video by Rascal Flatts, called “Changed,” that was shown. The video may be viewed by clicking the following link: “Changed”
Pastor Kevin continues to explore Jesus’ teaching of the Kingdom. In God’s sovereignty and mercy, He has allowed the wicked to coexist with the righteous in this world until His final judgment, providing every opportunity for all to repent and be saved from destruction.
Pastor Kevin takes a look at the Parable of the Sower and its description of four responses to the Word of God. The effectiveness of the word of God in one’s life is dependent upon the heart with which it is received.
Pastor Kevin takes a look at the contrast between God’s Kingdom and earthly kingdoms. As devoted followers of Jesus Christ, our only unqualified allegiance is to Jesus and His rule in our lives.
Pastor Kevin finishes his study of the Beatitudes with the final beatitude given in the discourse: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake . . .” When we face opposition for the cause of Christ, we are blessed.