by Jerry Tharp | Jun 28, 2017 | Christian journey, Responsiblities
Am I a disciple? Am I making disciples . . . anywhere, let alone in all nations? Those seem to be two critical questions that one who says they are a follower of Jesus should answer. Being a disciple involves a lifelong focus of following our Lord and growing in my...
by Jerry Tharp | Apr 4, 2017 | Christian journey
In February of this year our church family launched a fresh discipleship ministry direction of Home Groups and SUPERChurch. We had a strong start with 7 Home Groups which were attended by more adults than normally participated in our former Sunday School ministry....
by Jerry Tharp | Feb 1, 2017 | Christian journey, Sermons
Over the past few months, the elders of our church have been evaluating our effectiveness in the disciple making process. We sensed the need to do this because of the task of being the spiritual leaders entrusted with this responsibility (Hebrews 13.17). We have asked...
by Jerry Tharp | Oct 11, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
During our worship services at LJB we are presently studying through Paul’s letter written to the church in Rome, a city he had never visited. His desire to have fruit among them (1.13) motivated him to pen Romans, presenting God’s plan of salvation for mankind. As we...
by Jerry Tharp | Aug 11, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
Romans 6:3-6 teaches us that a follower of Christ has been identified with Christ in both his death and resurrection, something that the modern gospel often leaves out. Paul goes on to explain in the remainder of the chapter and in the beginning of chapter 7 that the...
by Jerry Tharp | Jun 29, 2016 | Christian journey
In the Epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul unfolds a systematic understanding of the gospel. He begins with showing mankind their condition outside of Christ because of sin, a condition of condemnation. He then moves to life in Christ, by grace through faith,...
by Jerry Tharp | May 2, 2016 | Christian journey, Responsiblities
Recently, many in our church family sensed the Lord working among us, challenging and charging us to stand in the gap. Some sensed God leading them to make that a public commitment, others committed to stand in the gap from their pews. As those willing to stand in the...
by Jerry Tharp | Mar 15, 2016 | Christian journey, Sermons
Do you wonder why Christian believe what they do? Or maybe, why a particular aspect of the gospel message is present? Or maybe you were raised in the church and you’re looking for answers to questions about the Christian faith that have never been satisfied. The...
by Jerry Tharp | Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
This year’s theme to our drive through Living Nativity is “A Savior Foretold.” As you sit in the comfort of your car and drive through the different stations you will encounter: Adam & Eve, Noah and members of his family, Abraham, Sarah and Isaac, Jonah, King...
by Jerry Tharp | Oct 1, 2015 | Christian journey, Sermons
Are you ready for Jesus’ return? Do you realize that Jesus’ response to His disciple’s question about the end times was the longest response He gave to any questions that He was asked? After leaving the temple, and prior to His betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus...
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