Despite the Disconnect
Everyone struggles with a disconnect between what we believe and what we actually do. Jason VanDorsten takes a look at the life of Peter, his disconnect, and the mercy of Jesus that shows the unequivocal love of God, despite the disconnect.
ListenWhat the Bible Says About Itself – Part 1
Amongst the many church activities and programs available to Christians, one thing often missing is teaching people how to feed themselves from the Word of God. Pastor Mike begins a 3-part series on the whys and hows of delving into the Word, which is a gift of revelation from God.
ListenGiving Thanks
Pastor Tony Pedroni teaches on living thankful lives. If we depend primarily on our external circumstances to make us thankful, happy or satisfied, our joy in God will be crushed. Know that God is God and be thankful in Him.
ListenYou Be the Judge, Part 4: Judging Grey Areas
There are many topics that Scripture does not expressly address, certain "disputable matters" that lie in the realms of conscience, wisdom and personal conviction. How do we judge righteously in these grey areas?
ListenYou Be the Judge, Part 3: Judging Righteously
The goal of righteous judgment is to humbly seek the restoration of our brothers and sisters to the glory of the Father. We would be wise to remember that a speck in our brothers eye could be a log in our own.
ListenYou Be the Judge, Part 2: Consequences of Judging
We often pass judgement in an unrighteous way when we don't have all the information - which makes us fools, according to Scripture. Unrighteous judgement comes from jealousy; jealousy comes from idolatry.
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Reflections on Parenting
As a father of four grown children, Pastor Mike Minter gives insight and shares reflections on the process of parenting. This is from a Marriage Booster hosted by Reston Bible Church on October 23, 2009.
ListenAll SermonsYou Be the Judge, Part 1: Why We Judge
The term "judge not" from Matthew 7 is a popular axiom in Christian and non-Christian circles. Scripture is clear that there are righteous and unrighteous ways and times to judge. How and when is it appropriate to judge?
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