In December, Pastor Kevin invited me to team teach the Sunday morning messages for our church family at Hebron Church. We taught four messages together. It was a lot of fun. We want to share them with you, and whoever wants to hear them. What made the format unusual was that we were both on … Continue reading Team Teaching on Sunday Morning?? Yep!
Author: Derek Spain
Wrap It Up
As the apostle Paul was wrapping up his letter to the church in Ephesus, he shared some things with them that are very applicable to us today. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY Ephesians 6:18-20 (HCSB) 18 Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and … Continue reading Wrap It Up
Eternal Father
Our God is a Wonderful Counselor. He is a Mighty God. He is our Eternal Father. Isaiah 9:6 (HCSB) 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of … Continue reading Eternal Father
Stand
Every day you face spiritual battles. Even during the holidays, you will find yourself being tempted to lose your temper, to be greedy, to be selfish, to be unloving, to be materialistic, and much more. Stand with Christ. Overcome the devil. You can do it. God will empower you. He will help you. He will outfit … Continue reading Stand
Honor Christ at Home & Work
The Bible is full of practical teaching on how Christ-followers live their lives. The first few verses of Ephesians 6 are just that. They teach us how Christ-followers honor Jesus at home and at work. Ephesians 6:1-9 (HCSB) 1 Children, obey your parents as ⌊you would⌋ the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honor your father … Continue reading Honor Christ at Home & Work
Husbands & Wives, Christ & the Church
God's way is simple. It's not always easy, but it's simple. It's crystal clear. Ephesians 5:21-33 describes the relationship between a husband and his wife, and compares that to Christ and the church. When a marriage relationship is in line with these verses, there is a beautiful picture of love, leadership, care, respect, and much, … Continue reading Husbands & Wives, Christ & the Church
The Tool of Wisdom
Pastor Kevin Miller has been preaching a sermon series called Help! I'm a Parent! in November at Hebron Church. He has been encouraging parents to equip their children with spiritual tools in their "tool belt." On November 27, he shared a message from Ephesians 5:15-17 entitled The Tool of Wisdom. Ephesians 5:15-17 (HCSB) 15 Pay careful attention, … Continue reading The Tool of Wisdom
Walking with God
Adam and Eve walked with God. Enoch walked with God. Daniel walked with God. The disciples walked with the Son of God. You can walk with God too. Ephesians 5:1-20 teaches us much about walking with God. Notice three major principles in this passage. These principles will help you to "walk on water" like Peter did … Continue reading Walking with God
New Life in Christ
When Jesus changes your life, He really changes you. He makes you into a new creation. He gives you new life. When you choose to walk in His way, through the strength of His Spirit, your life will glorify Him. And you will find that choosing to walk in His way leads to God's blessings … Continue reading New Life in Christ
One Team, One Family (Part 2)
In Christ, we are all one church, one body, one team, one family. And just like sports teams, every member of God's team, every member of God's family, is important. We all grow together and live life together better when we each live up to our God-given potential. Ephesians 4:7-16 (HCSB) 7 Now grace was … Continue reading One Team, One Family (Part 2)