Going Deeper-For the Sake of Others

Definition of spiritual formation: the process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others.  In this week’s message, the focus is still on spiritual disciplines, but special attention is given to the outflow of the Christian’s relationship with God.  Much of the spiritual disciplines have to do with the vertical, i.e. one’s relationship with God.  However, there is a horizontal element as well in the giving of ourselves for the benefit of others.  The healthy Christian must operate on both axes, the vertical relationship with God through Christ and the horizontal relationship with others.  One should not be forsaken for the other.

How to be an "offensive" church

November 17, 2013  Most churches are known by their addresses rather than their contribution to their communities.  The influence of the church doesn’t reach beyond the property line, and God’s love is passed back and forth between those within the church walls.  Jesus didn’t establish the Church to take a defensive posture against the ills of the world; He issued orders to “go into all the world,” taking the message of hope and salvation, reconciliation and restoration, into our broken world.  God is on the offensive.  Are you?  Hear what Pastor Andrew has to share about it: