Messages on theSource

This week, we’re completing this message series entitled, “theSource.”  So far, we’ve learned that what is good and evil cannot be quickly categorized and that the Lord has given us a tool necessary to look beyond mere appearances to the source of things called discernment.  Discernment is a spiritual gift that the Holy Spirit can give us, but is also something that we gain through the consistent study and correct application of God’s word.  We learned last week that we…

Last week, we were reminded of the words of Jesus: John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. We quickly came to the conclusion that we cannot easily categorize things as good and evil.  We learned that Satan, our enemy, knows that we are quick to categorize in such ways, and therefore gains an easy foothold in our lives and deceives us.  We were challenged as we learned that he deceives many through counterfeit signs, wonders, and…

This morning, we’re beginning a new message series entitled, “The Source.”  In this series, we’re going to learn the spiritual truth behind that old adage, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”  Or, as the apostle Paul taught: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as…