The Other Battle
A look at the part we can play in the spiritual battle between light and darkness in the world. Based on Ephesians 5:1-20
Individual topics
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Peace in Dystopia
In Luke 8:22-39 Jesus delivers a demon possessed man. This was a rude re-entry into the world for the disciples who had been spending time with Jesus in a boat. Dystopia is the opposite of utopia. We don’t live in utopia.
Tools for Tune-ups
Philippians 4:1-9 gives 5 tools for keeping positive in a negative world. Also music by Ryan Kargel
Poor Me
by Peter Ellis
Peter Ellis speaks on Paul’s way of dealing with life’s difficulties, especially persecution. Based on 2 Corinthians 11 and 12.
Teachers and Learners
Father’s Day focus on the role of fathers in God’s design. Taken from Proverbs 3:1-12
Mothers and God
1 Samuel chapter one gives the birth of the Prophet Samuel but from his mother’s point of view. Also a look at metaphors for God that teach his nurturing nature.
How To Be Afraid
by Peter Ellis
Fear is not always bad. Fear is biblical and helps us keep God as God. Message by Peter Ellis on Philippians 2:5-12
Resolutions With Power
Starting the new year with personal inventory of character and attitude issues taken from Ephesians 4:25 through 5:2
Mindfulness – Ecclesiastes 3
Ending a year with focus on time and eternity–the big picture, Ecclesiastes 3 made a great late 60’s song for The Byrds but the words were right there all along. Peter Ellis sings “Turn, Turn, Turn” at the end of this message.
Basic Church – Disturbing the Peace
Based on Acts 16 and the story of the Philippian jailer’s conversion, this Bible passage challenges us to boldness in the face of political correctness and other opposition.