Covenant Grace

In this second message from a three-week series on godly womanhood, Dr. Childs explains how Mary, the mother of our Savior Jesus Christ , is a model for biblical womanhood by exploring eight characteristics found in the first chapter of Luke's gospel. In the first message we saw how Mary was a pure woman, a favored woman, a tribulated woman and a available woman. In this second message we see how she was a faith-driven woman, a worshipping woman, and a blessed woman. Finally in the third message we will see how she is a covenantal woman. Unfortunately the first message in this series is not available online.

Lance Gaskill, missionary to Rwanda, shares how to live in the reality of Easter.

In this Easter Sunday message, Dr. Childs shares three possible symbols for the Resurrection of Jesus -- The empty tomb, the linen wrappings, and the running feet of Peter and John. When we run to Jesus, are we seeking His love as John did, His forgiveness as in the case of Peter, or his power?

In this Palm Sunday message, Dr. Childs discusses the meanings of the phrase, "outside the camp," found throughout the Bible, and how it leads to justification and sanctification through Jesus Christ.

In this message, Jeremy tells us why we have to be willing to look like fools for the Gospel. 1. The question: Why does the fear of the Lord lead us to persuading others? 2. Life goes on a. We forget that there is a world beyond this b. What we do in life echoes in eternity 3. Here comes the Judge a. We forget that there will be a judgment 1. For believers - the rewards for faithfulness 2. For non-believers - the judgment for sin 4. Everything in its right place a. Fear must precede love b. Proper fear breeds love; proper love breeds action

In this final message in the series from Matt. 16-19, Dr. Childs discusses Jesus' teaching on having an eternal perspective. It is always true that those who share in Christ's campaigns will share in Christ's victories. It is always true that he who follows Christ will receive many times more than what he has given up and will have eternal life. It is always true that the "long view" perspective is the most exciting.

In this message from Matt. 19:16-22, Dr. Childs explains the parable of the rich young ruler and how it applies to seeking the least and the lost.

In this message from Matt. 19:1-15, Dr. Childs discusses what Jesus teaches about fighting for the value of marriage and parenting.

In this message, Dr. Childs turns to Matt. 18:21-35 to understand what Jesus teaches about forgiveness and the consequences to us for lack of forgiveness

In this message based on Matt. 18:15-18 Dr. Childs explains a. what repentance is (3Rs: remorse, redirection and restitution), b. what are God's "normal" avenues of repentance (the Word and the Holy Spirit), c. what is God's "surgical option" to repentance (accountability using an approach of gentleness and self-examination), and d. what is a lifestyle of repentance (repentance is the porch leading into the home of faith--we need to remember the taste of forgiveness.)

In this message based on Matt. 18:1-14, Dr. Childs discusses the 7th key in the War of Wars against darkness. Jesus teaches that we need to value the Least (the humble), the Last (the weak & helpless), and the Lost (those in bondage to darkness).

In this message Dr. Childs discusses the 6th key in the War of Wars against darkness. We need to understand three lessons Jesus teaches us about money. 1. When the Kingdom work needs finances, Jesus sends folks fishing. 2. Submissive giving is part of living under authority. 3. No amount of money can buy atonement. Unfortunately, the Feb. 9 message is not available due to technical difficulties.

This message discusses the 4th key in the War of Wars against darkness -- We need to balance between our need for community & fellowship and the need for mission.

In this message, Dr. Childs continues the study of Matthew 16-18 regarding going All In for Christ. In this 2nd part, we learn about the Blessing of All In -- the futility of gaining the whole world and the tragedy of losing the soul. In addition, we learn about the Guarantee of All In -- the consummation and initiation of the Kingdom

In this message, Dr. Childs continues the study of Matthew 16-18 by teaching on the cost of "all in" using three dreaded words: Deny - forsake self-righteousness Cross - forsake self-protection Follow - forsake self-direction

In this message, Dr. Childs begins a series on Matthew 16-18. In order to win the war against darkness, we need to prepare for battle and know our enemy.

In the third message of this Advent series, Dr. Childs explains why we fall down and worship Him -- embarrassment/shame, awe/reverence, and thankfulness.

In the first message of this Advent series, Dr. Childs discusses the Character, Mission and Resting Place of the Christmas Person

The theme of this six-part series is from an old saying, "Ants pick a carcass cleaner than a lion." In this 5th message, Dr. Childs discusses the reality of worry and eight prescriptions to remember to keep worry from harming our Christian walk

The theme of this six-part series is from an old saying, "Ants pick a carcass cleaner than a lion." In this 3rd message, Dr. Childs discusses envy and how it damages our walk with Christ