I Can Do All Things
The conclusion to our series on Philippians (4.10-23) includes one of the most famous statements in the New Testament: “I can do…
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The Way of Peace
Everyone wants peace, but how can we actually secure peace? A famous line from an ancient Roman writer says, “If you want…
Read moreMission, Courage and Suffering
St. Paul writes from prison that his readers should live worthy of the gospel. What does this mean? Is it only about…
Read morePreach, Be Bold and Rejoice
Our second sermon in the Philippians series, this one comes from Philippians 1.12-26. Paul gives a confident interpretation of his circumstances, though…
Read moreGrace, Peace and Affection
The beginning of our new fall sermon series on Philippians. Today we focus on Paul’s greeting and opening prayer (1.1-11). While grace…
Read moreForgive Each Other
Today we consider one of the most basic–as well as one of the hardest–disciplines to practice in community: forgiveness. We look at…
Read moreBear with One Another
Creating a healthy community often comes down to graciously helping others with their burdens. Bearing with one another isn’t smiling and pretending…
Read moreFinding God in All Things
Paul found God in Athens, but it took eyes of faith and a persistent love for his new neighbors. His speech to…
Read moreThe Measure of a Church
What’s the measure of a church? How do you know if a church is healthy, fruitful, and making progress in their calling?…
Read moreOn Spiritual Gifts
What were you made for? 1 Corinthians 12.4-11 contains a prominent list of spiritual gifts, which we look at along with lists…
Read moreA Story Worth Living
Today we begin a new summer series on the power of our stories with a look at one 1 Thessalonians 1. The…
Read moreGlory!
St. Paul says we should set our minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3.2-4). What does he mean by…
Read moreThe Spirit of Freedom
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. This Sunday we bring together Pentecost, the Tower of Babel, and Galatians…
Read moreAppointed
Acts 14.21-28 gives us a window into how St. Paul established the earliest churches so that they would be healthy and effective….
Read moreReconciliation Is Hope Made Visible
Unity Fellowship joins us again at the Alton Mission for worship this morning. When we get together, we like to call it…
Read moreA Good Church
What are the qualities of a good church? If you only had time to mention a few, what would make your list?…
Read moreWitnesses of the Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15.1-11 gives one of the earliest confessional statements in the church, which Paul passed on to the Corinthian church he…
Read moreThe Hope of Glory
2 Corinthians 5.16-6.2 gives us some of the most hopeful verses in scripture, but they were born out of St. Paul’s reflections…
Read moreI Am with You Always
The Great Commission is a world changing assignment that should be beyond intimidating to us. How on earth are we supposed to…
Read moreTeach Them to Obey
Continuing through the Great Commission (Matthew 28.16-20), we come to the phrase, “Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” For…
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