Everyone spends eternity somewhere, so how can we be sure of our destination? If our faith is in Jesus Christ, the Bible gives us amazing hope in the promise that we will spend eternity in the presence of God. Learn how we can have unshakeable assurance in Christ and how can we point others to God's free gift of grace.
How could a loving God allow people to end up in hell for eternity? This question has often been a stumbling block for Christians and non-Christians alike. What does the Bible have to say about hell and, most importantly, about God's gift of grace and mercy through His Son, Jesus Christ?
As our "AfterLife" series continues, this week we'll learn what the Bible tells us about heaven. Is it a real place? Is it anything like popular movies and books describe? What about people who have had near-death experiences and believe they've seen heaven? What will heaven be like?
The Bible tells us that there's a life waiting for us after our life on this earth is over - so what does that existence look like? If there is an eternity yet to come, how can we keep that eternity in focus to help us live our lives in the here and now? The Bible will be our guide as we shift our perspective to eternity and all that God has in store for what's next.
On Independence Day weekend, Pastor Mark Yule examines what the Bible has to say about our citizenship. As Christians, our true home is in the Kingdom of God, but for the here and now we're also citizens of a nation. What is our responsibility to live as Kingdom citizens while we reside in our earthly nation?
The book of Philippians reveals the path to finding a joy that can endure any circumstance the world might throw at us. This joy comes from a perspective shift that puts Jesus Christ at the center of our lives as we trust Him, love Him and serve Him in all we do.
God's mission for the church is to make disciples by teaching what Jesus taught and sharing the hope of the Gospel. Our participation in this mission involves every aspect of our lives, including our finances. When we view the money and resources we have as a gift from God, then our perspective of how to use it will help us align with His mission to save the world.
The secret to finding lasting contentment has nothing to do with our economic status, our possessions, or our achievements, talents and capabilities. Lasting contentment comes through being fully rooted in Christ before anything else, and finding all our strength and purpose in him.
Anxiety can come from many places, but the Bible is clear that we're not designed to carry it on our own. So how do we walk through life without letting anxiety take hold? God's design for peace in our lives is clear in Paul's letter to the Philippians, and it's a peace that's unlike anything this world has to offer.
As we walk through life, we'll encounter difficulties - and in those times, the Bible teaches us to stand firm in the Lord. But what if those difficulties involve conflict with other Christians? Or a hardship we weren't prepared for at all? The encouragement remains the same - in the Lord, we'll find our hope, our peace, and our joy.
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