We are a forgetful people in a land of distractions. Our minds are easily captivated by trivial and temporary inducements. New things quickly become old. In our mind’s eye even glory tends to fade and warnings tend to wane. It is no wonder that we who are invisibly united to Christ and visibly in and not of this world live in constant need of renewal. And what is true for the Christian is true for the church. This is a series that seeks to renew the mind of the church. Not so much by reviewing what she is called to do as much as what she is called. As with the Christian so with church, her God-given identity defines her. We who are the church are a people for God and none other.
Before we return to the book of Romans, we will be looking at the what scripture says about the Church, in its nature, how she expresses herself in song, and how the church cares and equips for its members.
The messages from this series can be found here:
Manny Pereira - March 18, 2018
Thriving In Babylon
We live under the constant pressure to fit in and conform to the culture around us, complete with its ways and worship. As Christians, we are in but not of this world. We are to make much of Christ in the world with supernatural confidence of uncompromising faith. We are called not only to survive spiritually but thrive in the midst of a world that bows to idols. We live in a type of Babylon, yet we live in Christ, and in Him we can thrive by making much of Christ even in the hardest of situations. This sermon looks to the Book of Daniel to glean some insight into this challenge.
Scripture References: Daniel 3:18
