Missio Dei Fellowship

In this message the believer is shown what is their's in Jesus Christ. Where all things are made new. It is the heart throb of every person who hopes in Jesus Christ, especially those afflicted and burdened. We see imagery that draws our minds all the way back to Eden. God dwells among us and we among Him. Our enemies of sin, Satan and death shall never enter into our lives again. They are gone, banished in the glory of God's righteous wrath. And the children of God now enter into the joy of their Master. And in this the glory of God shines brightly.

At this point in time in God's program, believers who die are immediately brought into the presence of Jesus Christ, while their bodies remain in the grave. The next major event is the Second Advent of Jesus Christ where the Church, both living and dead, shall meet Him and be with Him forevermore. However, the eternal state of a New Heaven & Earth does not come at that point. Rather, it is the millennial reign of Christ over the earth. And the entire Church will be with Christ, in our resurrected bodies, serving and ruling on the earth. During this time, there will also be a time of judgment for the believers.

The idea and reality of heaven is often muddled in our minds. We believe in it and hope for it, but we really don't know how it works. It is usually something that happens "later" and a "place" we go. But beyond that, we don't know much. The bible speaks much on heaven and one will discover that the heaven of which we think about much of the time is not the final reality. It is better understood as an intermediate place that awaits the final stage of eternity. A lot of the problem arises due to a shifting away from the biblical text and into a more theoretical and philosophical approach to heaven.

What happens when you die? Unless Jesus returns in your lifetime, you will die. It is a fixed, certain reality and nothing you are currently are doing will change that. For a Christian, however, there should not be a fear of death. Rather, there should be a sort of anticipation of it, for it is the doorway into the presence of their Savior. But there are a lot of questions about this and that is the purpose of this sermon, to learn what it is that occurs when a believer dies.

How do we think about heaven? This is harder than many realize and the reason in that people have written and taught on heaven for over 2,000 years. Today the average Christian can access countless videos, documents and interviews that span an incredibly diverse range of beliefs and ideas. In this sermon we will see how groups and people over the centuries have tried to understand heaven. This involves going beyond what the bible actually teaches and into the world of imagination. This is not necessarily bad, but imagination must be always kept where it belongs.

In this opening sermon we consider the many ways people talk about heaven and then seek to get key ideas clarified so that we can then begin to appreciate the promises given to all who place their hope in Jesus Christ. What does it mean to go to heaven? What happens when you die as a Christian? Will the body be in heaven? These are normal questions. But even more important is how one can be confident that heaven is where you shall be for eternity.

In this final sermon we see how Jesus, Himself, describes the final judgment and hell. Often the discussion of hell is separated from God in such a way as to diminish God's part in the whole affair. It is seen as a necessary evil but something that makes Jesus sad to have to do. But the gospels portray it very differently. Jesus speaks boldly and clearly about the nature and purpose of hell and He makes it clear that He is central to it all.

If you pull the idea of hell out of its context in the bible then you can do all sorts of reworking on the doctrine. But if you have a correct, biblically sound perspective on what hell represents and why it is present, then you will find a sobering, but beautiful doctrine.

If you pull the idea of hell out of its context in the bible then you can do all sorts of reworking on the doctrine. But if you have a correct, biblically sound perspective on what hell represents and why it is present, then you will find a sobering, but beautiful doctrine.

If you pull the idea of hell out of its context in the bible then you can do all sorts of reworking on the doctrine. But if you have a correct, biblically sound perspective on what hell represents and why it is present, then you will find a sobering, but beautiful doctrine.

In recent days a new controversy popped up regarding the nature of hell. Does God consign an unbeliever to an eternity of suffering or does He do this for an ordained amount of time and then the person is simply destroyed in totality? Many opinions are happening online and yet not a lot of helpful teaching. This is the beginning of a short series to remedy this.

Paul finds himself in trouble yet again because of the gospel. This time he is taken to the formal court of Athens to be judged by the leading religious philosophers regarding this new teaching they think they hear. How will Paul respond? What will be his approach to those who are not schooled in the Scripture in any way?

Paul finds himself in trouble yet again because of the gospel. This time he is taken to the formal court of Athens to be judged by the leading religious philosophers regarding this new teaching they think they hear. How will Paul respond? What will be his approach to those who are not schooled in the Scripture in any way?

Paul had to flee Berea due to unbelieving Jews who came over from Thessalonica to denounce and attack him. The result is that he finds himself in Athens, Greece alone. Here we find this man of God faced with an overtly pagan world and we see how it affects him at the deepest levels of his soul.

Paul and Silas travel to Thessalonica and Berea with the goal of bringing the gospel to first the Jews and then the Gentiles. And the response is quite similar to that of Philippi, some Jews believe, while many Gentiles also come to faith. But things are not peaceful because when people genuinely embrace the gospel tensions rise due to new devotion and dedication. In this sermon we see how the one gospel message will always provoke two different reactions.

In the story of Paul in Thessalonica we have a beautiful example of how to lead a person to Jesus Christ. This is often a genuine struggle by people who know and love the gospel. In this sermon we consider several simple steps to keep in mind as we try to share the gospel.

We see the third story of the events surrounding Paul and Silas's missionary journey into Europe. Here we see the beating and jailing of these two men and then their release. But in and through all of this is the hand of God working out His perfect, yet mysterious will to save sinners.

We continue following Paul and his companions as they begin to bring the gospel into Europe. In this sermon we see them come into contact with demonic forces and how, through the power and authority of Jesus, they overcome.

Paul, having had a vision to come to Macedonia, travels over sea and land to arrive in this key city. There we find him encounter a group of women and we see the saving hand of God in the life of one named Lydia. But in all of this we also can see how God sovereignly moves in and through human history and human hearts to bring about His purposes throughout the ages.

This passage shows the preparation and beginnings of the second missionary journey of Paul. This time with a different set of companions but with the same goal in mind–to plant churches and strengthen those that exist. And in this passage we see the mission of God continue and the heart of a true pastor.

The Jerusalem Council is finished and the with the final decisions and letter written, Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch to give them the results. Preparations are then made to go on another evangelistic journey but this time with a new companion for Paul. And in all of this we see how God continues to press forward with His purposes even when we don't understand all of the reasons why.

The major question of whether the Gentile believer is under the Law of Moses for either salvation or as a rule of life has been resolved with a resounding "no." James now gives direction and encouragement to both the Jewish believers as well as to the Gentile churches. And in doing so, James points both groups to the glory of God's plan of redemption and restoration.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. In this sermon we see the role that suffering plays in moving us toward godliness, obedience and Christ-likeness..

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. In this sermon we see how the Holy Spirit is the key to living out a life obedient to Christ' commandments.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we begin to see the role of the Holy Spirit in how we are able to obey the Law of Christ. This sermon is a primer on sanctification and how the Holy Spirit is key.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. In this message we note how the obeying of the Law of Christ is much more than stop committing a sin. To use Paul's terminology, we don't merely put off sin, but put on good works.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. In this message we note how the obeying of the Law of Christ is much more than stop committing a sin. Christ calls us to something far greater and higher, consistent Christ Himself.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer. Today we see the vital connection between the realities of what is true as the basis for doing the commands given by our Lord.

Having resolved that the bible teaches that the New Testament believer is not under the Law of Moses, but rather, the Law of Christ, the question is then raised, "What does this look like in one's life?" This series seeks to help bring out the various facets related to holiness, sanctification and godliness in the life of a believer.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. We begin to learn what it means to walk by the Spirit.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. What follows is a major series on the relationship that the Christian has toward the Law.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved. These next sermons are a distillation of what Paul teaches on the Law in the New Testament.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

The sudden influx of many Gentile believers into the Church of Jesus Christ created a serious theological issue that needed to be resolved. Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? What was needed for one to be saved? These and other issues are brought to the leaders in Jerusalem to be resolved.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we see how persistence in this labor is necessary as the spread of the gospel will always result in resistance. Here we follow Paul and Barnabas further along in their first journey into the Gentile world of Asia Minor.

This is a basic overview of the doctrine of election. In this message we attempt to clarify and correct common misconceptions that arise over time. The goal is to appreciate that there is a lot more going on than we often grasp when addressing the way God saves sinners. The hope is that each believer hearing this will walk in a greater humility and full of thanksgiving to their God who saves poor sinners.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism. In this final sermon we are treated with an example of how God works through the gospel to bring His elect to faith.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism. In this final sermon we are treated with an example of how God works through the gospel to bring His elect to faith.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism.

Paul's first missionary journey is underway and we have the opportunity to hear from the great apostle as he teaches his audience two thousand years ago. It is a masterclass on evangelism.