Author: Derek Spain

The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Then Jesus came near and said to them, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the … Continue reading Go and Make Disciples →

My son's football team has a chant that they say before and after games. It gets the team fired up and reminds them that they are a great team when they work together, united. It goes something like this, "One team, one family, one! One team, one family, one! One team, one family, one!" In … Continue reading One Team, One Family (Part 1) →

When my daughter was younger, she would run up to me, jump up into my arms, and wrap her arms around my neck. As she held on as tightly as she could, I would give her a big bear hug and ask her, "How much does Daddy love you?" Then I would open my arms as … Continue reading …And That’s A Lot (of Power and Love) →

The apostle Paul was one of the most influential writers, speakers, missionaries, and church planters that the world has ever known. Yet, in Ephesians 3 he calls himself "the least of all the saints" (v 8). What words would you use to describe Paul? Successful? Significant? Important? Other? Why do you think Paul used the … Continue reading God’s Grace That He Gave To Me For You →

Many of you have been inquiring about when podcasts of the chapel Bible study would be available. They are available now. They can be accessed directly by clicking HERE. From this link you can subscribe via itunes if you'd like or simply choose the message you'd like to hear. This link includes not only the … Continue reading Podcasts Available →

The gospel radically connects people who otherwise have almost nothing on common. In Christ, soccer players share a meal with stock market analysts and farmers. In Christ, West Africans are friends with New Yorkers who are friends with Red Sox fans. Christ brings us together. Ephesians 2:11-22 shows us how Christ helps us to overcome … Continue reading Together →

Are you dead or alive? That may seem like an odd question, but I'm not referring to your physical condition. Since you are reading this post, it seems that you are physically alive. But what about your spiritual condition? FROM DEATH... Let's examine Ephesians 2:1-3 to see the horrible, hopeless condition of a person who … Continue reading From Death to Life →

Thanks to Rando Acres, Pastor of College & 20Somethings at Hebron Church, for sharing this list of 10 Questions to Ask of a Bible Passage that you are studying. These 10 Questions will help you understand what the Bible is saying and know how to apply it to your life. What do you like about … Continue reading 10 Questions →

In Ephesians 1:15-23, the apostle Paul encourages the church family at Ephesus by telling them that he is praying for them. The things he prays for them can help guide us as we pray for other believers. Who are the "other believers" that we should pray for? They include: People from our church family Christians … Continue reading Praying for Other Believers →