Element Christian Church

Esther is an amazing book of scripture (like all books of the Bible) that relates brilliantly to our lives today. The book never actually uses the name of God from front to back but the God’s providence and sovereign hand is seen throughout, if you are looking. Esther starts out at a party and ends with a new Jewish festival...in the end we will see why God should be praised. As people we do crazy things, but God is always to be trusted because His vision is sure and secure. Knowing God has all things in His hands should allow us to practically live our lives in his name every day. The book of Esther is about: alcohol, women, suspense, sex, evil guys, more evil guys, the good guys (who look a bit like evil guys), death, destruction, mayhem, intrigue, revenge, holidays, the Providence of God

As Paul closes Ephesians he mentions the great themes of the gospel: peace with one another, faith from God, grace to His people, and undying love for Jesus.

"Paul encourages us to cry out for God’s protection, cry out for God’s encouragement, and cry out for God’s wisdom. We have a part to play in this battle but we must be leaning on God to have any victory at all.

Today we live in the time between the times, a time of celebration because Jesus has defeated the Dragon, and a time of anticipation for the day when the Dragon and the stain of his servants and works will be forever cleansed in the new creation.

Mother's Day 2010

Though the New Testament does not explicitly order the abolishing of all slavery,because such a decree would have promoted the abandoning of children and financial debts which would have been sinful, the New Testament does confront sins commonly committed by both slaves and masters which undermined slavery causing it to collapse (i.e. Col. 3:22-4:1; I Pet. 2:18-25).

God shares one of His most sacred titles with men, Father. God commands his sons to father their children in such a way that they do not embitter and frustrate their children.

The biblical teaching of authority and respect seems repugnant to our modern ears, which indicates they may be filled with more worldliness than wisdom.

In our lives we will either be guided by wisdom or folly. Many people live foolishly in worship of something or someone (usually themselves and their own lusts) rather than God (Ephesians 5:5). Many do not understand what God’s will is for their life, and subsequently live without purpose, wisdom, or any sense of spiritual urgency.

The glory of God is central to the idea of Christianity. We must be about God’s glory because god is most concerned with His Glory.

It is sin in our lives that separates us from God, each other, and the kind of life God has intended for us as His people.

Bitterness destroys relationships and our souls. Paul pauses in Ephesians to speak about this issue and about how we overcome this sin before this sin overcomes us.

Sin separates us from God and each other. Paul says we must take off our old self and put on our new self.

Jesus was a Prophet, an Apostle, an Evangelist, a Teacher and a Pastor. - We look at these 5 different types of leaders in the church.

Love comes From God, to God's people, so we would share it with others.

Christianity is 3 fold: Knowing God with your mind, Loving God with your heart, and Serving God with your hands.

Paul reveals his heart - his love for the Gospel, Jesus and God's people.

A look at the basic premise of the Christian faith and HOW people go from death to life and from separation to connection.

A look at the basic premise of the Christian faith and HOW people go from death to life and from separation to connection.

Paul's introduction. Answers the question 'Who Is God?'