Happy Monday! We are in our Not of this World series and yesterday, Pastor Tim spoke on the great importance of being rooted in God’s Word.
“Sin comes from rebelling against God’s standard. We are most vulnerable when we do not fully understand what that standard is, allowing us to become “of” the world. The worldly approach to God’s word is to deny its validity and authority, over simplify God’s commands, or turn the study of it into a legalistic study.”
As we have been going through the Not of This World series, we see that being in, but not of this world doesn’t come easy! However, praise God for how He has set a perfect example through Jesus and provided us brothers and sisters to run this race with. Together as a Church, we continually encourage, challenge, learn, and grow. Come join us as we study 1 Corinthians – a letter that Paul wrote to the early church of Corinth that is very much applicable to us thousands of years later. What does it look like for a church to be in, but not of the world?
“Being ‘not of this world’ does not mean we are against non-believers, even if the world is against us. Being NOTW actually means we are completely for God, who came into the world to save the lost, even if it means breaking from traditions or comfort”
Come join us in another week of spending quality time with God in His Word. Whether it’s by following these devotionals or your own Bible readings/quiet times, we would love to hear what God is teaching you!
Happy Monday! Yesterday, Pastor Austin kicked us off in our new series “Not of this World!” As we explore what it means to be in the world, but not of this world, we are reminded that it always starts and ends with Christ! Christ came, connected, and was crucified because He loved us! In response to his grace upon grace, let us follow in His example!
Yesterday, Pastor Tim challenged us through 2 Peter 1:1-15 to “MEE with PG&E” – What does it look like to make every effort to grow in faith,, excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and unselfish love? How can we be doing this not just out of our own limited strength, but through God’s infinite power, glory and excellence? Let’s continue to spur one each other on – come follow along and share what God is teaching you!
Can you believe it!? We are at the end of the Keep Going, Keep Growing series! What a convicting series it has been! This past week, Pastor Austin wrapped up the series on 2 Thessalonians 3, challenging us to think about three similar sounding, but distinct words: idle, idle, and idyll.
in this life, there are many temptations to love different idols and be idle. however, as we experience these idyllic moments with God, we see that everything else pales in comparison to Him and that empowers us to keep going and keep growing.
Yesterday, Pastor Matt delivered a powerful message on 2 Thessalonians 2. While there is a spiritual battle out there trying to deceive and destroy us, we can stand firm and have peace knowing that God has already won the war. As we grow in understanding and confidence in God and His Word, we will be better able to discern what is truth vs. lies! Come join us this week!
Happy Monday, Pathway!! “Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Yesterday, Pastor Tim touched on so many great truths about God – how He is a righteous judge, a vindicator, and just, yet He is also full of grace, our comforter, and our peace.
“When it seems like there are aspects of God that conflict, think of it this way: heads or tails. Two sides of the same coin. Different, with different meanings, purposes, uses, inscriptions, messages, and pictures, but still one coin.
This is a rudimentary way of visualizing how certain aspects of God can seem to contradict. Each side of the coin serves a purpose. They don’t actually contradict – they complement.” (Alcorn)
Come join us in another week of spending time with Him and exploring more of who He is together!
Yesterday, Pastor Tim wrapped up 1 Thessalonians 5, challenging us to stay alert and sober-minded. Amidst so many uncertainties and things that are constantly changing, we can rest in knowing that God never changes. He knows us completely and still loves us – He always seeks our good, is faithful, trustworthy, and victorious. Every day we are faced with so many things that battle for our attention. Life is so short – what does it look like to live with eternity in mind?
Happy Monday, everyone! Yesterday, Pastor Austin challenged us to grow in our walk with God, love for one another, and anticipation of the Lord’s return, more and more! Praying that as we continue to spend time with Him and study His Word together, we would grow not only in knowledge, but in depth in our relationship with Him.
PCC Devotionals 