As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I want us to consider a passage of scripture well known to us. A passage many of us had to memorize as children possibly, and for good reason! Yet, I believe it is a passage forgotten, or that holds less importance as we grow older in the church. The concept I want…

Introduction: 12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. It seems like from the time a toddler learns to say “no” until our last breath, many of us struggle with being led. We like to be in charge and we bristle when we feel like…

Christian Home Essentials Essentials, I would believe that most marriages want to have children, and now after establishing the Christian home tonight we will look at the role of Children within the Christian home, but first a reminder or two. Christian home starts with a Christian marriage God created,…

Let harmony start at home Where did we go wrong? No matter where we look today, including in the homes, we see antagonism, division and rebellion. We see lack of commitment. Covenant is not spoken of very much and discipline, well that can end you up in jail. Husbands and wives forget the covenant they…

The M word. The T word. What does God think of the M word--Money? What about the T word--Tithing? How did the early church view tithing? Is tithing a requirement for Christians today? What is your opinion about giving? About tithing? In the message today, the Grace United crew tackles the issue near and dear to all of our hearts--money, and how to glorify God with it. NOTE: There are a few technical difficulties in the the recording and production of the message, so utilize the message notes as you are able.

As Christians, we live our lives by faith. We live by believing God and learning to trust Him. As weak humans, our faith can waiver, and following together with Jesus, we may find ourselves at times in spiritual highs and at other times in spiritual lows. In the midst of this, Jesus remains faithful. He remains steadfast, immovable, sure. He obeys the Father and He becomes for us the place where we find rest and refuge. We hope you'll begin to trust Him, too. There is no one like our God! Shared by Jonathan Albanese at Refuge Christian Fellowship Tallahassee on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Family Business Family business, being a part of Christ’s family should directly impact how we are to be in our physical family and our relations with others. Paul has already shown us the all sufficiency of Christ and that He is our preeminent Savior. (Col1:16-18, 2:3) 16 For by Him all things were…

The commandment with a promise What are the 10 commandments? (do you know where they are written?) Exodus 20 and Deut 5 Which one is different from the rest? Which one isn’t just a command, but a promise? Ex 20:12; Deut 5:16 (5th commandment) Read Eph 6:1-3… Children Obey *notice children are addressed…

Three great words to live by: rest, remember, honor. These words are part and parcel of the 4th and 5th words God gave Moses that he might teach Israel how to really live. But "this is Old Testament! Can anything good come from studying THAT?" Come with the Grace United crew as we experience the 4th and 5th words of the Decalogue, a.k.a: the 10 Commandments.

The M word. The T word. What are these words? What does God think of Money? What was, and is Tithing all about? How did the early church view tithing? Is tithing a requirement for Christians today? What is your opinion about giving/the tithe? What is your opinion based on? In the message today, the Grace United crew tackles the issue of giving and especially giving. Take a listen.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 (NRSV) 13 For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme, 14 or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the…

Las últimas palabras del cap. 10 fueron: M as M i justo vivira por la fe ; y si retrocede , mi alma no se complacera en el . Pero nosotros no somos de los que retroceden para perdición, sino de los que tienen fe para la preservación del alma. El problema del pueblo Hebreo fue que dejaron de enfocarse…

Twisted A Tangle at the Top Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor September 7/9, 2007 “When I fight authority, authority always wins…” That’s true, but it has been a while sense I’ve heard that song. Most of us have to learn that the hard way, so today we are talking about authority. We are right in the middle of…

Boudreaux and Thibodeaux talking about which one is closer, New Orleans or the Moon. Many times in our lives, we confuse that which is apparent with that which is true. Observation #1 - The Humanity of Christ It is a natural temptation for you and I to dwell upon the obvious markers of Jesus Divinity.…

Open your Bibles to Romans 13 While you find your spot, let me address something I have seen a lot of lately that concerns me. This country is divided now more than we have been in a very long time. We will allow anyone and anything to divide us these days. Right now, I could divide this room over what…

They Demonstrated Genuine Life Change Genuine life change shows itself to be true the day after Jail House Religion Conversion is seen in consistency They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would…

Introduction A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. Behold,…

The text gives perfect reasons to honor Jesus with all we have.

Jesus’ Return is Imminent but Unpredictable He has entrusted us with two tasks. Being Prepared Personally “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. “For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. Matthew…

ADVICE DAD NEVER GAVE YOU Ralph Sorter Guys, stop reading right here – this message isn’t meant for you – it’s meant for your wife. Don’t even hand this to them and say, “Here, you need to read this.” Let the Holy Spirit do His own work. “I promise to love, honor and obey…’till death do us part.” Remember…

What is the Christian's duty to secular authority, even if it is evil?

The Christian owes respect and honor the the authorities as well as obedience, but that obedience is subservient to obedience ultimately to God. Perhaps more important, the Christian owes love to all people, and must consider this wakefully and not apathetically, since there is an urgency to the gospel message.