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The final two ohio high schools to reach the academic semifinals in our Scholastic Games series this year are Amherst's Marion L. Steele High and Olmsted Falls High School, both schools former championship winners. Only the winner in this competition will have a chance at the championship this year.
This week we lit the fourth Advent Candle, remembering the Gift of Great Joy that Christ brought to the world at the first Christmas. Pastor Joel spoke about a joy that is deeper and longer lasting than merriment. Listen and be encouraged by these life-giving Biblical truths.
One of the ways the New Testament describes the coming of the Messiah into the world is the light that he brought and continues to bring to us. The gift of light that Jesus brings us dispels darkness, reveals, and guides. Listen as Pastor Joel continues our advent series with a message on the the Light of Jesus.
This week Pastor Joel continues our Advent Series around the theme of Hope. Hope is one of the profound gifts, presented to us by the coming of Christ. "Hope is not the absence of difficulties and suffering, it is the presence of something or someone that is not only good but strong enough to give meaning to our story."
This week Pastor Joel concluded our Jars of Clay series from the book of 2nd Corinthians with a message about the sufficiency of God's grace for our sin, our shame, our sorrow, and our service.
Definition of Ministry
Christian ministry is following the lead of the Holy Spirit for the benefit of others. It is the continuation of Jesus’ project of bringing heaven to earth--and we are all called to it.
Distortions of helping others for their good:
4 Distortions of Ministry by the False Apostles in Corinth
4 Marks of Legitimate Ministry Demonstrated By Paul
“By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you” (10:1)
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Questions for Reflection
What kind of people do we look up to and learn from?
What are some more humble sources from which we could learn?
What does my ministry to others currently look like?
This week Pastor Joel preached from 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 about living a generous life. In these chapters, Paul is collecting money for Christians in need and writes compellingly about the joys of generosity. Listen as Pastor Joel shares insight into these passages and encourages us to step into that joy.
This week Pastor Jelani Pinnock from Grace Church in Middleburg Heights, OH presented a thought-provoking message about handling conflict in a way that brings glory to God. This practical message comes from the Apostle Paul's discussion of his conflict with the Corinthian church in 2 Corinthians 7.
This week Pastor Joel teaches from 2 Corinthians chapter 3 about the life that is available to us in the Spirit of God. God's Spirit inside of people enables them to live a life full of the fruit of God's Character in their life.
This week Pastor Robert Brooks continued our Jars of Clay series with a message from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. In this message, he shares important insights about our earthly bodies in contrast with the resurrection bodies we look forward to receiving one day. He helps us look forward with anticipation to the day we are at home in the presence of God.
This week Pastor Jonathan Schaeffer preached through 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, explaining the importance of keeping our eyes "fixed on the unseen" rather than being overwhelmed by the troubles we face.
"Spiritual ministry flows out of the life of God. It is not a vocation. It is the calling of all those who follow Christ. Ministry happens when the supernatural life of God is at work in my life in a way that brings growth and spiritual fruit in the life of others.
The source of spiritual ministry is the Holy Spirit living through us. The context in which it takes place is in our weakness and troubles."
This week Pastor Joel revisits the story of Joseph, highlighting the journey of Joseph's brothers toward true repentance and Joseph's incredible act of forgiveness.
This week we learn faith from the life of Jacob. Jacob's story is not one of perfection but if deceit, striving, floundering, and, finally, a trusting faith. Listen as Pastor Joel shared a wealth of insight from this story.
This week Pastor Josiah Stumbo shares insight from the character of Moses, which remarkably resembles the character of Christ. Learn how Perceiving God-Ordained Potential, Incurring Personal Risk, and Unleashing Faith in others leads to a faith in God that is Evidenced by self-sacrificial love.
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Elements of Cross-Shaped Faith
This week Pastor Joel shares insights from the life of Isaac and encourages us to persevere in our faith.
Listen as Pastor Joel shares insight from the extraordinary life of Joseph--marked by a faith that Sees, Fears God, Serves, and Forgives.
Sermon from Hope Community Church, Olmsted Falls OH. August 11, 2019
This week Pastor Joel gives us an overview of the life of Abraham--marked by incredible faith and challenges us to allow God to stretch us by following Him into the unknown.
This week Pastor Austin Shaw shares with us insight from Hebrews 11 regarding the persevering faith of Enoch and Noah, who serve as examples of faith that endures longevity and difficulty.
"Faith puts the resources of an extraordinary God into the skin of ordinary broken people." This week Pastor Joel continued his series on faith, encouraging us to run the race with the strength that God provides, encouraged by the great cloud of witnesses that who are cheering us on!
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