Grace Baptist Scottsdale

Part 1 of 2 part series of 15 characteristics of Love

2 aspects of future and present inheritance has been given to believers through the resurrection of Jesus Christ

a study of the Prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene

a look at the Shepherd of Psalm 23

Can believers use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve the church and others without possessing Christ or displaying the love of Christ in their lives. This passage gives us an important reminder of ways people seek to serve the church in an empty manner.

The value of all spiritual gifts within the body of believers

The benefits of various Spiritual gifts and the people who use them when they humble themselves to serve Christ and the church

It is important to remember that the proper emphasis is not upon the recipient, nor even the gift, but the ministry that the spiritual gift has to the larger group that is the church (1 Cor 12:7).

The local church observance of the Lord's Supper is a time to humbly remember why we celebrate together the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A reminder that we worship God differently as men and women

a look at the nation of Israel and their 20 year transformation of trusting in God

Understanding that the Gospel is "good news," we must share it with others and recognize that it is not our methodology, but our obedience the the work of the Holy Spirit

a look at Jesus and Peter's restoration of relationship as a deliberate act of love

a look at positive and negative reminders from Paul to Timothy that apply to us today

End of year service, guest speaker

a service of scripture reading, carols, and short devotional

Spiritual principles that help us glorify God in our lives

a look at sacrifice from John 13-14

a look at the Greek word Koinonia and its English translation of fellowship/association/communion and the relationship to the Corinthian believers interaction with idolatry

Biblical guidelines for making right decisions and following the Bible like a GPS

5 ways to give proper thanks

Stillwells are missionaries headed to Trujillo, Peru and share out of John 4

Followers of Christ must demonstrate obedience in their lives 1-2

Not all who obey God are pleasing God 3-5

Our heart's motivations are as important as our actions 6-11

Idolatry- unrestrained excess

Sexual immorality- sexual liberty

Test the Lord- selfish arrogance

Complaining- Theological misrepresentation

Pay attention to the example that has been given to us and heed their warning by not making the same mistakes. Our feelings and emotions must never be an authority used to measure God's actions.

Pastor Alberto Marquez shares our need to respond to the influence and power of the Gospel

a look at some of the necessary spiritual disciplines required for a spiritual athlete

Paul understands the situation at Corinth and chooses not to engage in his ministerial right to receive compensation for serving the ministry. Instead, he teaches the Corinthians about boasting in Christ and demonstrates that his motivation and love for Jesus is stronger than any material gain.

the Corinthian believers were prideful in expressing their personal rights. A Christian believer might possess the right to engage in certain activities but it is not always beneficial (6:12, 8:1-13, 10:23-24).

Part 2 of chapter 8 of things offered to idols: a study of knowledge and practice of the Christian

What are you doing to enjoy your life as God intended?

a study of 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 and what is the correct response of eating food sacrificed to idols.

Part 1 What Do Christians know/believe

Moses gets a true look at God

a look at John 4 and the Samaritan woman

How does the Great Commission apply to the believer today-

A deeper understanding of why we suffer and how to endure difficulty

a look at 1 Corinthians 7 32-40 and our devotedness to God

look at Acts 16

Paul addresses the unmarried and encourages them to maintain a proper spiritual perspective amidst the present culture

A historical understanding of Divorce and marriage during the Roman culture and the contrast to Biblical marriage

This message addresses some adult themes of marriage and immorality

Understanding the importance of our identity as believers affects our behavior

A deeper analysis of the sin of sexual relationship with your father's wife, and how it affects the local church

what is irony, how does it contrast with society

As servants for Christ we must remember our priorities and our purpose

Important reminders for those who call themselves servants of Christ

Our summer intern opens the Word

Believers serve alongside one another as co-laborers and not competitors to fulfill the ministry which God completes and grows

Matthew 21 Let Jesus unclutter your witness

as believers suffer persecution, how do we handle our circumstances

How do we reconcile the worth of Jesus as God to the value act of humiliation of Jesus as God

What is the truth about the work of the Holy Spirit in 1 Cor 2? Can a person know God on their own?