Release Without Clinging

Philippians 3:5–14On the last Sunday in December (2019), three days before ringing in a new decade, here’s help for adopting the right mind-set for going forward instead of backward.Originally preached on December 29, 2019 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Hebrews 11:20-23Our study of Hebrews 11 passes through several generations where faith played a major role. We find it first in Isaac, then Jacob, Joseph, and, centuries later, in Moses’ God-honoring parents.Originally preached on September 6, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Hebrews 11:17-19Our study of Hebrews 11 continues as we focus our thoughts on the Lord’s directing Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, on the altar. It’s a gripping story and an incredible example of faith!Originally preached on August 9, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Hebrews 11:8-16The first-century believers needed to have patient endurance . . . just as we do today. So we turn to the example of Abraham and Sarah and see how their faith held up when continually tested.Originally preached on August 2, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Hebrews 11:1-7Pastor Chuck continues to pursue the subject of faith. This richly fascinating section of Scripture surrounds and includes the intriguing people of Hebrews 11 who are worthy of our study.Originally preached on July 26, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Excerpts from Hebrews 10:35–12:3Hebrews 11 mentions one “hero of faith” after another, who trusted God while facing enormous challenges against incredible odds. Let’s pause and quickly glance at each of these faith heroes.Originally preached on July 19, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

The Body of Christ must be a healthy blend of unity and diversity. This requires us to be nonjudgmental, greathearted members of God’s forever family, who refuse to force others into our mold. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

If we took our cues from Romans 7, we could think we’re doomed to a life of struggle and defeat. But in Romans 8 we learn of a power within us that makes living above the drag of defeat a possibility. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Even though we know and love Christ and have God’s Spirit at work within us, prompting us to do what is right, we still do wrong. Why, if we’re not short on sincerity, do we still blow it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

It’s one thing to be saved by grace, but it’s something else entirely to live by grace. We all must learn the balance of enjoying the freedom we have in Christ without abusing it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29