Everyone needs examples. The Thessalonian believers were able to look at Paul, Silas and Timothy and then through difficulty, repentance, patience and God’s word they became the models for the entire region.
In Psalm 119, the Psalmist uses 176 verses on a single subject: the beauty and benefits of God’s word. The Psalmist’s goal is the same as our goal for Edgewater; to be a Church who approaches scripture seeking its greatest benefit.
As we watch our society shift and change it can be easy to want to disengage and run. But is there a better way? Jeremiah the prophet battles this mentality when God gives him the remedy and the recipe for exiles to thrive in Babylon.
In a culture of shortcuts and life hacks, Scripture confronts us with a time tested slow path to maturity that offers no shortcuts but promises transformation. Colossians begins with two…
Words in Scripture have power to create. Truthful words create reality and trust. Lies create ruin and broken relationships and are from the evil one himself. Jesus’ mandate for believers…
Motives mold us and the practice of secrecy can refine our motives and prevent us from becoming modern Pharisees who only care about appearing whitewashed. Jesus in the Sermon on…
We all feel the increase in the pace of life. With that pace we have the ability to be informed or entertained 24/7. Today there are less margins for waiting…
Philippians concludes with a brilliant understanding of the place for riches. Paul says the goal isn’t to be rich or poor but to learn to be content. He goes on…
Jesus is invited to dine with the “in crowd” of religious rulers. It is an attempt to set Him up, discredit Him and bring Him down. Instead Jesus uses the…
Bible Text: Psalm 8; John 3:16; Genesis 1:26-28; Hebrews 2:6-10 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Psalms
Bible Text: Romans 6:23, Genesis 2:17, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18, Proverbs 6:32, I Peter 3:7, I John 3:4, I John 5:17, Romans 14:23, James 4:17, Genesis 4:4-8, Romans 7:15-17, Genesis…
Bible Text: Genesis 1-2; Leviticus 18:22, 20:10-13; Romans 1:21-27, 2:4; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 5:27-30, 15:19-20, 16:24-5, 23:23 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ignorant?
Bible Text: Daniel 3:1-30; Acts 11:19-26; Genesis 1:26-28; Hebrews 12:2, Romans 8:29 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Daniel