Pastor Derek completes the “Sincere Faith” with a message on fighting the good fight of faith and our calling to be people of generosity.

 

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In this message, Pastor Derek describes the role of teaches as more than just instruction. Teachers guide, encourage, and help to change our way of thinking. He also describes the differences between a biblical view of financial prosperity and the false view, known as the prosperity gospel.

 

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Sincere faith is cultivated in the community of faith. In this message in the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes how honoring leadership in the community of faith helps you faith to grow. The message also tackles the difficult subject of slavery and how followers of Christ can honor the “masters” in their lives.

 

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Pastor Derek discusses how we demonstrate our devotion to God in our work life and in how we care for widows.

 

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In this message from the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes the spiritual nature of doctrine and the importance of training (rather than trying) to be devoted to God.

 

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In this installment of the Sincere Faith series, Pastor Derek describes how God’s entire story is the battle between truth and lies. The truth we confess is found in Jesus who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up into glory.

 

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In this second message in the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek discusses prayer, Jesus, men, and women from 1 Timothy 2.

 

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The phrase “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” was a popular saying in the early church. It speaks of our mission to be sent as missionaries proclaiming this good news. It speaks of our fallen state as sinners and it speaks of the mercy available in Jesus.

 

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In this opening message of the “Sincere Faith” series, Pastor Derek describes the differences between sincere faith and superficial faith. In his discussion of 1 Timothy 1:1-11, he talks about the seduction and dangers of false teaching.

 

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