Messages by Ross Slaughter (Page 13)
We are the Household of God
Household, family, belonging, home … a power image of the Church as God designed it. The scripture: Matthew 12.46-50 The teaching: WE ARE THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!
We are the Flock of God
An image of church and Savior that still speaks is that of a flock and shepherd. Jesus said: “My sheep hear My voice.” This is how we know to follow … We hear His voice. The scriptures: Psalm 23 and John 10.1-18 The teaching: WE ARE THE FLOCK OF GOD The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!
We are the Spirit-filled Community
We are not a club. We are not a religion. We are not the mere product of culture or society. We are a community marked, energized, filled with, led by, and empowered with the very Spirit of the Living God The scriptures: Mark 1.1-4,8 . 1 Corinthians 12.4-11; 14.1a . Galatians 5.22-25 The teaching: WE ARE THE SPIRIT-FILLED COMMUNITY The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!
We are Salt and Light
On this Independence Day we take a moment to specifically view how the community of faith is related to the life of the nation. The scripture: Matthew 5.1-16 The teaching: WE ARE SALT AND LIGHT The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!
We are the Body of Christ
The Church … a body … a team … an orchestra … an instrument God is using to leverage the kingdom of God in a world that has lost touch with the Creator. The world is in need of a Redeemer, and that is where WE come in. The church is made up of born again believers filled with the Spirit of Christ, and in our daily living and deep commitments we are His body … His hands … His…
We Are Modern Day Disciples
Are you a disciple of Jesus? Many think ‘disciple’ refers to Jesus’ circle of 12 men. Past that – no more disciples. But this Sunday I want to go beyond the beard and bathrobe concept of discipleship and offer to you a discipleship map of spiritual development, advancement, maturity – with the specific goal that you will consider yourself a disciple of Jesus today. The scriptures: Ephesians 4.17-24 and Mark 3.13-19 The teaching: WE ARE MODERN DAY DISCIPLES The series:…
The Trinity (Not, best Two out of Three)
Three in one and one in three – this may not be as hard to conceptualize as you may think. God has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We need the whole Trinity to encounter the fullness of God and the fullness He has for us. We explore this on Trinity Sunday – May 30. Our Scripture: Ephesians 3.14-19Our Message: THE TRINITY (NOT, BEST TWO OUT OF THREE)
We Have the Power from On High
You have heard of the Holy Spirit. Would you like to know more about Him?This Sunday ~ Pentecost: The Sunday of the Holy Spirit ~ we go to a promise Jesus made just before He ascended to the Father. He instructed His band of followers to wait in the City of Jerusalem for “the power from on high.” That power is promised to every born-again believer. It was on the Jewish holy day of Pentecost (Savuot: The Feast of Weeks)…
We Have Access to the Father
Do you feel a distance between you and God? Do you know how that distanced can be bridged? The message this week: WE HAVE ACCESS TO THE FATHER. Jesus died, rose from the dead, and lives to bridge that distance. Our scripture: Hebrews 4.14-16. The series: THE STONE IS ROLLED AWAY, NOW WHAT? This series is about the resurrected life in Jesus.