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  • “Our sufficiency is from God”

    May 31, 2016

    On July 4, the U.S. will celebrate Independence Day. But today on “Discover the Word,” the group will talk about how, as individual believers in Christ, we can celebrate Dependence Day. And that’s every day when we sincerely say, “Our sufficiency is from God.” Today on “Discover the Word,” we will discuss the essence of prayer, complete dependence on God. Tune in today to “Discover the Word”!

  • “The Essence of Prayer”

    May 30, 2016

    What drives you to your knees in prayer? For many of us, it’s worry. This week on “Discover the Word,” we are going to talk about “The Essence of Prayer.” When we’re desperate for relief from our anxieties, we often treat God like Mr. Fix It. But is a quick solution what God promises to give us? Join the group today on “Discover the Word”!

  • How the wisdom of true sincerity allows God to work

    September 25, 2015

    A famous journalist once said about sincerity, “If you can fake it, you’ve got it made.” But is sincerity something you can really fake?

  • The wisdom of impartiality

    September 24, 2015

    Each person is valued by God and should be made to feel that way. It’s not manipulative or artificial to make someone feel important, it’s wise. You’re meeting that person’s heart hunger to be loved. God is no respecter of persons and neither should we be.

  • The wisdom of mercy

    September 23, 2015

    Greek thought viewed mercy as pity for those who were suffering unjustly. But Jesus introduced a new concept, mercy for those who are in trouble, even if that trouble is their own fault. We’ll see how the combined “good fruits” of wisdom ultimately reach their maturity in a harvest of mercy.

  • Let’s contrast the wisdom of joy and earthly wisdom

    September 22, 2015

    In the midst of conflict, it’s hard to get the right perspective. Let’s contrast the “pure and peaceable” wisdom from above with the “earthly and unspiritual” wisdom from below. One is “easily entreated” and furthers our relationships. The other is harsh, driving people apart.

  • Discover the importance of gentleness

    September 21, 2015

    To some, Jesus is a gentle lamb. To others, He’s a roaring lion. To the sinner in need of grace, Jesus’ strength was shown in His gentleness towards them. But to the religious leaders who were proud of their own righteousness, He was someone to be feared.

  • The harvest of joy in our relationships

    September 18, 2015

    Many of us struggle with trusting people in our world today. Relationships are often shallow and people take care of themselves at the expense of others.

  • Joy: the first step in wisdom

    September 17, 2015

    We’re in a great series this week and we’re discovering that there is great wisdom in living joyfully.

  • God’s answer to asking Him for wisdom

    September 15, 2015

    Have you ever regretted asking a question because the answer was hard to take? That was the case with the rich young ruler who asked Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”