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 - December 31, 2023
Resolved
Life is but a vapor, a breath, a passing shadow. Any significant marker in the passing of time prompts meaningful reflection and recalibration. It is a time to review how we are leading our life, what we are prioritizing, and why. Can we say with the Apostle Paul, “one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”? This message is a plea to make much of Christ in the stewardship of your life. It is a call to be resolved for Christ.
Scripture References: Philippians 3:13-14
