Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…

Philippians 4:1-5 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Creed Of Olympic Games These words were spelled out in lights at the 18th Olympics at Tokyo, in 1964. The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part; just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The…

Philippians 4:1-5 Stephen Caswell © 2004 I Don't Want to Be One! Each Sunday our minister presents a "children's sermon" to all the young children. Recently a bright-eyed three-year-old girl listened intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and love each other. "God wants us all…

ATTENTION: God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose-to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship; it is a battleship. We aren’t called to a life of leisure, we are called to a life of service. Each of us has a different task. Some, concerned…

A divided church is far more harmful than a divided country.

The Apostle Paul moves into chapter four by urging his readers to live worthy of their calling in Christ.

Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV) I. A Humble and Magnificent Unity. (Eph 4:1-6) A. Worthy…