Jeff Stevens

In this episode, my good friend and brother in Christ, Chad White walks through the truth of carrying the Word of God with you. It is a simple truth in word, but much harder in practice. Listen to the Biblical support that Chad presents that will change the way we all look at the Word of God and how it applies to our lives daily. 

The last verses of Philippians 2 are fitting for this Father's Day. We get a glimpse into Paul's fatherly love for Timothy. We also get to see what partnership in the Gospel looks like from Paul's perspective. Paul shows us what it means to be a brother in the faith, a coworker and a fellow soldier. This is an encouraging message that develops our perspective of the church family, our willingness...

In Philippians 2, Paul tells the believers there to "work out your salvation." Knowing that Paul fully believes that salvation is not received based on our works, what does this mean? How do we do it? Today our study helps us to understand how believers truly work out their salvation with humility and joy. It is the Creator of the Universe, the Name above all Names who is exalted above all that wo...

There is a verse in Philippians 2 that has been used since the first century to deny the nature of Jesus Christ. In this study we look at the hypostatic union, both the divine and human nature of Christ and what it means when Paul said that Jesus "emptied" himself. It is not only an amazing mystery that the God of all creation would lower himself to the poorest of humanity to show His love for us,...

Being of one mind in the Body of Christ and counting others before ourselves. The foundation for Christian humility is how we love each other in the Church. When we love like this and the world sees us, they know that we are his. Join us as we begin the second chapter in Philippians as Paul begins to teach us about the ultimate expression of humility in our Savior Jesus. 

Finishing Philippians 1 brings a strong message of hope from Paul. It is about accountability and encouraging one another in the truth. It is about finding joy in striving side by side with people who care about your soul. It is about fellowship with people who care about your kids and where they will spend eternity. We are to remind each other to not become discouraged, to not fear and to stand f...

The prosperity Gospel of the contemporary church has us all so blinded by the comforts and blessings of the modern world that our joy becomes like a loose sail flapping in the wind and no longer taking up the power of the Holy Spirit that drives us to labor for Christ. Our joy is in this... That we get to partner with our Creator in praying for our friends and spreading the good news. That we get...

This Mother's day, we are thankful and prayerful for our Moms... But society has unleashed an all out war against motherhood. There is no abortion debate. We stand on the side of protecting the helpless lives of those in the womb. No matter that public discourse, or the times we think we are losing to a Godless mob, we can be reminded that The King still has another move.  Paul was well aware...

Today we begin our journey into Paul's letter to the believers at Philippi. Based on our joy, being aware of God's grace and favor in our lives, are we thankful for other believers in our lives? Do we have confidence in our salvation based on that joy? Do we study the Word of God and reach others for the Gospel based on our joy? Are we filled with the fruit of righteousness? Paul's letter help us...

This introduction to Paul's letter to the Philippians will reveal some very interesting history about this city. But underneath that history we see that Paul may have revealed a theme for his letter. Paul's love for the believers in Philippi and his encouragement for them in the midst of their persecution shows us that Paul wanted them to know what real joy is. Joy, not happiness, joy, not health,...

Christian... what do you need to see to believe? What words do you need to hear? What miracle needs to happen? How can you be convinced that the Bible is true? What stumbling block needs to be removed for you to believe in Jesus so convincingly that it pours out of you into the people around you? Join us as we follow John as he goes into the tomb to find the linen left behind by our Lord after His...

It is a common study to hear. Put on the "Whole armor of God." But, why? What does it mean? How do we do it? When?  Satan is real! Spiritual warfare is real! What is most important to remember is that God's love is incorruptible, immortal and indestructible. No matter how you feel, how bad life gets or how hard the enemy fights, His love wins. His love fights against evil with ferocious power...

Does the Bible condone slavery? Why does the Bible not specifically speak against slavery? How has the Bible been used to condone slavery? Are passages like this applicable in any way today? This study in Ephesians 6 has some very real implications to our world today. It is important that we always remember that we are not truly free unless we have been freed by Jesus Christ.

Should children really obey? What does that mean? How do we get them to do it? This is all a part of the order that resides in Godly families. Families that glorify God through their submission to Him and to one another. Obedient children are a part of an orderly family that is lead by a father who trains them well. Join us as we explore Ephesians 6 and look at the role children play in the family...

Your wife is not just married to you, she is a daughter of the King of Kings! Do you love her, respect her, care for her and treat her like she is a princess who belongs to our Lord? Men, this week we discuss Ephesians 5:25-33 and what it looks like to be a Godly husband. Join us as we dig into God's word and what it says about loving our wives as Christ loved the Church. 

Matthew Henry's Commentary says this about Eve, who was made from Adam in the Garden, “Not made out of his head to rule over Him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved." This study is intended to give a Biblical foundation of what a wife looks like in the eyes of the Lord. Part of he...

Today is a short message as or church took the opportunity to celebrate its 1st birthday. We continued our message in Ephesians 5 as we look at what it is like to live in the face of God, Corum Deo! Join us as we explore Ephesians 5: 15-21 and discuss being wise, worshiping, serving believers who submit to one another our of reverence to our Savior!

This study from Ephesians 5:6-14 finishes with, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise form the dead, and Christ will shine on you." This call to be awake and to walk in the light comes with a lesson of knowing what is the truth, what is right and what is best for us as believers. To not be deceived, to not partner with those in the dark and to learn to be discerning. Join us this week as we learn a little...

As imitators of God we need to be aware of those who are trying to make us believe we can act, think or believe any way we want. We need to realize that our family and friends need leadership and love that requires us to be truthful. We look different from the world and the world will school us for it. The world will say that you are hateful and judgmental. It is my prayer that this message help y...

When we walk in love and conduct ourselves as true believers and we imitate our Father, it pleases Him. It is a fragrant offering that His children trust His plan for salvation in such a way that we faithfully share the Gospel and live our lives like we truly understand the weight of His sacrifice for us. Join our study of Ephesians 5:1-2 as we discuss what it looks like to imitate God. 

Christ, through the words of Paul, calls us to be kind, tenderhearted and forgiving of one another. As we discuss the way that God wants us to walk as obedient, faithful believers, we see that our call is pretty easy when we consider the price that Christ paid for us. And when we contemplate that Christ was hated, beaten and killed for us, our call to be more like him gives us a whole new perspect...

There is no amount of pain, hate, abuse, drugs, booze, sloth, sexual misconduct, crime, failure, or insecurity that cannot be replaced by the hope that resides only in the one who makes us new. Jesus Christ. You become a better husband, you become a better wife, you become a better friend, you become more reliant on His truth, you rely on His Word. He has made you new. Draw close to Him and let Hi...

Paul is revealing the imperatives of Christian living. He is reminding Ephesus how believers should walk in faith. In these verses Paul discusses three things that separate us from unbelievers and how we are taught to walk in a different manner. Join us today as we discuss what it means to Stay on the Grind!

Pastor John MacArthur has asked the American Church to discuss Biblical marriage and sexuality on January 16th. We will also join together corporately to pray for the church in Canada on the heels of the passing of a new law, C4. This law has the potential of changing the way Christians in Canada can share God's design for marriage and sexuality and could land some believers in jail. This topic fa...

Continuing our study in Ephesians, we find that Paul wants the church to have unity. Jesus has established a means by which the Body has unity by providing positions to build up believers in the faith. Join us today as we discuss those church positions and how they work to build us together in to the body and help us to mature so that we are not lead astray.