Found Faithful (Matthew 25:14-30)

We continue this week in our Advent sermon series in Jesus' Olivet Discourse. It's all about being prepared for his second advent--Christ's glorious second coming. This week, Jesus teaches us not to wait passively for his return but to be found faithful with the treasure he has given us. How can we be sure that we are found to be "good and faithful servants"--using the treasurer of the gospel and our spiritual gifts wisely as we await his return?

Spiritual Gifts: Further Together (Ephesians 3:20-4:16)

An old African proverb says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This is essentially God's message for us, the church. He says that every Christian has been given spiritual gifts for the benefit of the local church. So if we want to glorify God, if we want to be the Dearest Place on Earth, then each of us needs to work together using the gifts that God has given us.