Introduction  In this final sermon of the year, we’re closing out two things:  One: our year-long focus on the theme, “One Vision, One Voice,” which puts emphasis on building unity that is based upon our common commitment to Christ.  Two: We’re closing out our sermon series titled “Beef.”  When we w …

Introduction  The Ancient Promise  Genesis 3:15 (ESV): 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”  A battle between offspring that is going to result in victory for the child that comes from …

Introduction  Your Christianity doesn’t protect you from conflict.   Conflict is not necessarily the sign that something’s wrong.  Sometimes conflict is a sign that something is going right.  There are righteous ways to say “ouch” and unrighteous ways to say “ouch.”   (MULTILINE) Back to the Beef  L …