Sermons

Sun, Nov 06, 2016

Passage: Philemon 1:11-13

Duration: 50 mins 34 secs

Start by focusing on the good in the other person, not my personal slights, or perceptions of being slighted. Don't seek arguments or to win an argument, or to feel good about myself. Follow the example of Christ and bridge the gap in conflict by sacrificing myself and esteeming the other better.

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Building Eternally

Sun, Oct 30, 2016

by Jason Hill

Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:8-13

Series: Every Man a Minister

Duration: 40 mins 35 secs

Sharing some spiritual lessons learned during a recent building project at home.

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Faith, Love & Circumstances

Sun, Oct 23, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Philemon 1:8-10

Series: Conflict Management

Duration: 54 mins 7 secs

Consider that I could be a part of the conflict I am trying to help reconcile. I could be the cause of hurt, or provoker of emotion, or even an aggrieved party who desires justice. My goal is to apply faith and love, even in the realest of situations.

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Seek Love and Faith

Sun, Oct 16, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Philemon 1:6-7

Series: Conflict Management

Duration: 49 mins 11 secs

Paul could have started out by discussing Onesimus' need, or Philemon's rights, or even his own commands to them to work this out. But he doesn't. Paul starts by acknowledging Philemon's love and faith, in prayer. The love and faith of each person is the basis for lasting reconciliation: start there.

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Tools to Master

Sun, Oct 09, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Philemon 1:3-5

Series: Conflict Management

Duration: 49 mins 1 sec

Success isn't winning the argument, nor having the last word, but speaking in a way that glorifies God. Don't make conflict worse by my approach. I must know and master the tools God has given me in conflict management.

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Proper Perspective

Sun, Oct 02, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Philemon 1:1-2

Series: Conflict Management

Duration: 43 mins 42 secs

When engaging in the process to reconcile conflict, I must consider myself, the other person, and those affected by the conflict.

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Introduction to Conflict Management

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Philemon

Series: Conflict Management

Duration: 47 mins 52 secs

Conflict in the body of Christ has to be confronted. But in doing so, we must trust the Lord to work in the heart of each person, rather than attempting to force reconciliation. Only through the Lord Jesus Christ and His grace can we truly manage conflict biblically.

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Real, Simple, & Very Practical

Sun, Sep 18, 2016

by John Wright

Passage: Nehemiah 8:8

Series: Church Vision

Duration: 51 mins 40 secs

An introductory message to Simplicity Bible Church

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Overview of Exodus

Wed, Sep 14, 2016

by John Wright