In many parts of the world, persecution is a somewhat normal experience of the Christian faith. If you come to faith in Christ, you know that persecution will also come. A.W. Tozer once wrote, "To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men." Following Jesus comes with a cost. Are you willing to pay that cost?
- Nov 6, 2022The Church That Perseveres
The Church That Perseveres
In many parts of the world, persecution is a somewhat normal experience of the Christian faith. If you come to faith in Christ, you know that persecution will also come. A.W. Tozer once wrote, "To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men." Following Jesus comes with a cost. Are you willing to pay that cost?
- Oct 30, 2022The Church That Goes
The Church That Goes
After Jesus’ death and world-changing resurrection, Jesus told His followers to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit. This newly formed church had a mission, a purpose, had things to do, but before they could do it, they needed the power of the Holy Spirit. This first chapter in the book of Acts reminds us to think globally and act locally. That’s what Faith Promise is all about. Will we be a church that goes or a church that stays?
- Oct 23, 2022The Church That Loves
The Church That LovesTim Kizziar wrote, "Our greatest fear as individuals and as a church should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter." Love matters, and if love is not what we are about, then we're not acting like Christ's church. In this message, Pastor Kenneth will share how those who are loved love. People who receive the love of Christ extend the love of Christ.
- Oct 16, 2022The Church That Runs
The Church That Runs
The Christian life is a race and the author of Hebrews tells us what to do to finish the race well. He gives us three encouragements to keep going, which are easy to spot because they begin with the words "let us." In this sermon, Pastor Kenneth will unpack what it means to run the race well.
- Oct 9, 2022The Church That Serves
The Church That ServesPhilippians 2:1-11 is an amazing passage of scripture. Many consider it to be an early hymn or creed of the early church, maybe something that was sung or read together. It shows us the humility of Christ, the crucifixion of Christ, and the exultation of Christ, all in a few sentences. If Jesus did this for us, what are we to do for others?
- Oct 2, 2022The Church That Surrenders
The Church That SurrendersIf someone were to ask us, "Who is the Lord of Parkgate?" most of us would emphatically respond, "Jesus!" The trouble is, we know the answer should be Jesus in our heads - but we have trouble fully embracing the lordship of Christ in our hearts. Listen as Pastor Chelsea shares what it looks like to be the church by surrendering to the lordship of Jesus.
- Sep 25, 2022Neighboring Has An Open Door
Neighboring Has An Open DoorHow you see your neighbors will affect how you treat your neighbors. Neighbors can be difficult, but God places us among our neighbors for a reason, to point them to Him. In this message, Pastor Kenneth challenges us to see and treat people as Jesus saw and treated them.
- Sep 18, 2022Be Mission-Minded
Be Mission-MindedListen as Texas State Minister Efrain Cirilo shares how our God is a missionary God and, because of it, we are all missionaries.
- Sep 11, 2022Who Has Time for That
Who Has Time for That
You cannot be a good neighbor on a diet of constant activity. We need regular times and seasons of slowing down to sit at Jesus' feet. Even Jesus Himself left the busyness of life to be with His heavenly Father. Busyness can distract us from what's really important. In this message, we'll learn how to slow down and do what God wants us to do.
- Sep 6, 2022I Don’t Know and I Don’t Care
I Don’t Know and I Don’t CareChristianity isn’t just about knowing things. Many of us have been taught a paradigm that suggests the more we know, the more spiritual or mature we are. Knowledge is undoubtedly important, but it’s not enough. We have to act on it; we must do something with it. John Maxwell said, “Most Christian are educated way beyond their level of obedience.” We don’t need more knowledge; we need more obedience.
