Tag Archives: faith

Hope as Forward Orientation of Discipleship

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Brian Sandifer

So far we have reviewed some directional orientations that discipleship involves: upward in worship, downward in study, inward for fellowship, and outward for evangelism. Note this schema has two dimensions on the vertical and horizontal planes, adding the third dimension … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Hebrews, Orientations of Discipleship, Vine | Tagged faith, future, god's promises, hall of faith, Hebrews 11, hope | Leave a comment

Gospel 101

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Brian Sandifer

Many ideas circulate in the world about what is the gospel. Some are true statements about Christianity or the Bible, but are not the gospel. Others are truths closely connected to the gospel, but are not themselves the gospel. Still … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Easter, Sermon | Tagged acts 10:34-43, christ as judge, christ as savior, faith, Gospel, repentance | 1 Comment

The Son Also Rises

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Brian Sandifer

Ernest Hemingway authored a celebrated novel with a title inspired by a verse from chapter one of the book of Ecclesiastes (1:5). As a metaphor for cynicism and disillusion, The Sun Also Rises images the senseless repetition of the sun’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark, Sermon | Tagged faith, fear, healing, mark 5:21-43, miracles, resurrection | Leave a comment

Christian, You Are a Missionary

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Brian Sandifer

It’s been less than two weeks since our church’s Paraguay mission team returned home. And some of us still haven’t come off that spiritual high. Many are still excited about missions. So it seems timely to move this topic to … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans, Sermon, What is a Christian | Tagged Evangelism, faith, gentiles, Gospel, israel, law, missions, righteousness, Romans 10:5-21 | Leave a comment

Wait for the Lord

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Brian Sandifer

The end of the calendar year is the beginning of the church year. Both are characterized by waiting for the Christmas holiday, but the objects of their waiting can be quite different. The differences are not always good vs. bad, … Continue reading →