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 - October 21, 2018
God-Centered Giving
This sermon seeks to address the central concern of our charity. Christ's words are emphatically God-centered, challenging us to rethink our approach to charitable giving. The pulse of providence beats strongly throughout the context, with an undercurrent of the grandeur and fatherly care of God. Hypocrisy is once again confronted in no uncertain terms, demanding a heart that seeks to glorify God and delight itself in Him.
Scripture References: Matthew 6:2-4
