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The Synoptic Problem

Are you familiar with the term “the Synoptic Problem”? Our text this morning (March 16, 2025) gives us an opportunity to talk about the “synoptic problem” and more. The synoptic gospels are Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Merriam-Webster defines synoptic as “presenting or...

Four Relational Contexts of Disciple Making

Our purpose in life as individuals is to glorify the Triune God through who we are and all that we do! Our mission as a church is to proclaim Christ and make disciples. Our disciple making strategy focuses on four relational contexts (see below) to make disciples who...

Gathering the Scattered Nations

In Genesis 11:9, we read, “From there Yahweh scattered them over the face of the whole earth.” Twice now, Yahweh instructed humanity to fill the earth, both before and after the flood. However, in the land of Shinar, all the people of the earth were gathered to build...

Judgment and Resurrection/Eschatology

This morning, I will talk a little about judgment and resurrection, so I thought it would be helpful to identify the eschatological (end times) areas where we have an orthodox agreement and where there is variance in the body of Christ. First, I will make a statement...

New Covenant Fellowship

The Lord’s Supper fellowship is not your typical potluck. The Lord’s Supper is only for born-again followers of Christ. Please spend the week reflecting on Christ’s work in your life and your relationship with Christ. If you have a conflict with a brother or sister in...

Will You Help Us be Effective Preachers?

Good morning Berean, We, the teachers, and I, the lead pastor, need your active help when we preach/teach. We preach and teach to make disciples. My goal is to make my time in the pulpit as effective as possible. I want you to learn and grow as a follower of Christ. I...

A Word about Repentance

When you study the words “repent” and “repentance” in the New Testament, you quickly find that there isn’t just one simple definition. The words “repent,” “repented,” and “repentance” show up 56 times...

Using Hermeneutics to help us interpret Psalm 82

Hermeneutics is a theological word describing the method one uses to interpret Scripture. Two people read the same verse and come to different conclusions—why? Their hermeneutic may not be the same. We are going to see this today in Psalm 82. We are looking at Psalm...