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What is God's intent for the believer's relationship to governing authorities? In his exposition of Romans 13:1-7, Chris Pierre builds a framework for how and why we should be subject to governing authorities.

As Jesus was preparing the disciples for His departure, he provided 6 truths that they needed for comfort during His arrest, crucifixion, and burial. In Part 1 of this series, we will look in-depth at the first of these truths, and how it can be applied to us today.

During the upper room discourse, Jesus leaves His disciples with 5 promises which could only be fulfilled by His resurrection from the dead. These truths are beneficial to reflect upon as we experience difficulty in our lives.

What is the "baptism of the Holy Spirit"? In this message, we use the scriptures to biblically define the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

In Part 2 of this message, we continue to answer the question, "How does the Holy Spirit continue the work of Jesus in the lives of all who believe?"

Resuming our exposition through the gospel of John, this passage brings to us the beauty of the Lord's on-going work in His believers.

This final affirmation Paul directs toward the Thessalonians in chapter 1 is an affirmation of testimony. In this message, we see how their imitation of godliness and their example of godliness pointed to their salvation, and sets them as an example for all Christians.

Paul's introduction in his first letter to the Thessalonians contains an affirmation of thanksgiving that is not only encouragement, but is also instructive. In this message, we look at three affirmations given to the Thessalonians which we can apply to our lives as Christians today.

How do we become more disciplined as we strain toward the goal of Christ-likeness? This message outlines 8 keys found in Philippians 3:12-4:1 which will help us to consistently improve along the way.

In this portion of the text, Jesus provides His disciples with three assurances of His unity with the Father. In this, we and the disciples, can rest assured that everything Jesus taught was an exact representation of the Father's heart.

How did Jesus seek to comfort His disciples in light of His departure? In this message, we look at four things that Jesus told His disciples in order to bring comfort during their most trying time.

Why did Jesus repeatedly warn the disciples about His death when they didn't seem to get it? Why did Jesus say that loving one another was a "new commandment"? This passage reveals three key points about Jesus' impending departure, and a warning about Peter's impending departure.

This exposition of Psalm 27 uncovers reasons that we should have confidence in God, just like David did when he penned these words.

During the last supper, Jesus prepares His disciples for His betrayal and death. In this passage, Jesus predicts the betrayal, and identifies the betrayer. We look at the implications of each of these in this message.

In this message, we look at 4 profound lessons that Jesus is teaching through His example of washing the disciples' feet.

In chapter 13, John conveys to us profound and meaningful spiritual lessons and truths from a simple foot washing. In this introductory sermon, we explore the timing, the need, and the details of the foot washing.

What does it mean to "believe in Jesus"? In this message we look at Jesus' own words to answer this question. In them, we find distinct characteristics of the believer, and a solemn warning for those who do not believe.

In this message, we dive into three truths about the desperate condition of the unbelieving, resulting in an urgency with the message of the gospel.

This passage in John 12 is a solemn call to faith and repentance. In it, we find 6 surprising implications of the foretelling of the lifting up of Jesus.

There are some truths that are so fundamental to the gospel that they cannot be changed or altered. In this message, we uncover three fundamental keys to help us properly understand the gospel.

What is the true value of wisdom? In this message we look at the introduction to Proverbs to determine what it means to know wisdom.

In this message, we look at seven observations that help us make sense of the triumphal entry.

In this message, we look at Mary's anointing of Jesus with oil. Uncovering several facets, such as the timing, occasion, scandal, and the meaning of that anointing allow us to get a clear picture of the importance of this event.

In part 2 of this series, we conclude our look at the results of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Though some witnessed the miracle, and still didn't believe, we are encouraged to use these truths to strengthen our faith in who Jesus is.

This section of scripture deals more with the results of Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus, than with the miracle itself. In this message, we begin to look at the results of this miraculous sign.

John calls the resurrection of Lazarus a "sign", not a miracle, because it points to something greater than the miracle itself. Jesus' words to Mary, "if you believe, you will see the glory of God", were not referring to a condition necessary for the miracle, but a perspective necessary for those present to see the sign in the resurrection. Many witnessed Jesus' miracles, but missed the glory of God.

Following part one of this message, which focused on the remedy for death's sting, Part 2 introduces us to the second certainty about death's sting: The sorrow of death's sting. In this passage, we see the sorrow of death's sting from Martha's, Mary's, and Jesus' perspectives.

This exposition of Luke 5:16-26 reveals that our work in evangelism is paralleled by the work of those who assisted the paralytic. Our work serves, but it does not save. The Lord's work of salvation begins where our work ends.

In preparation of Jesus' greatest miracle while He walked the earth, John provides us with two certainties surrounding death's sting.

In this exposition of Proverbs chapter 5, we look at the principles of keeping one's self from the temptations of adultery, and also their application to the temptations of pornography.