Lovers of the Truth

Play Your Part

Being part of Christ's body means we all belong, no matter how big or how small our gifts may seem. In fact, each of us is indispensable, so we must learn to discern and joyfully use our spiritual gifts to help the body grow and mature. You are a part of the body, but are ready to play your part?

Spiritual Gifts 101

Jesus envisions a powerful church where everybody receives gifts from the Holy Spirit to help them commune with God and connect God to others. But what are spiritual gifts? Are they really for everyone? And what about the ones that feel strange to us? We will explore these questions and more in our new series, "Spiritual Gifts," but first we must build a foundation. We begin in 1 Corinthians 12, where scripture teaches that gifts are supernatural capacities from the Holy Spirit given to reveal God’s presence, build the church, and bless the world. Listen now to learn more.

United to Do Good

Paul closes his letter to Titus with a call to avoid divisive people and remind the church to devote themselves to doing good. Practical applications include supporting mission partners, contributing to the benevolence fund, and living as a generous, unified community that reflects God’s love to the world.   PS - Here is the link to the message "How to Use Your Money" referenced in the sermon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-saints-church-podcast/id1734347324?i=1000714096128

When God Appeared w/ Tam Tran

This Pentecost, one of our Community Leaders, Tam Tran, unpacks Titus 3:3–8. When God appears in Jesus, false hopes are confronted, ancient prayers are answered, and spiritual orphans becomes sons and daughters. As those who are now justified by grace and made heirs of eternal life, we respond to the goodness of God's appearance through baptism, confession, and a life of good works. PS - This a re-recording due to technical difficulties on Sunday.

While We Wait

Christ has appeared, and he changed everything. Christ will come again, and end evil once and for all. But how should we as Christians live in unjust social systems and imperfect governments while we await Christ’s return? According to Titus, we must be honest about suffering, pursue holiness through the Spirit, and work for the common good with hope rooted in the resurrection. PS - For a deeper dive on the tough topic of slavery and scripture, check out our teaching "The Gospel and Slavery": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-saints-church-podcast/id1734347324?i=1000661469924