Resources from February 2024
The Priority of Gospel Ministry
SCRIPTURE Romans 15:14-33 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17 In Christ Jesus,…
Johnstown Church Plant FAQ
What’s happening? Sam and Taiylor Romine are moving to Johnstown to plant a new church! A church in our network of churches had dwindled to a few members and took the bold step of voting to replant. As Sam and Taiylor prayed, they sensed that God was calling them to lead this new church plant in Johnstown. We are so excited for Sam and Taiylor and are eager to send them well. Why is this happening? Because we do whatever…
Welcome Others as Christ has Welcomed You
SCRIPTURE Romans 14:1-15:13 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he…
Make No Provision for the Flesh
SCRIPTURE Romans 13:1-14 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 4 for he…
A Living Sacrifice
SCRIPTURE Romans 12:1-21 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not…