By Tony Merida Until perhaps recently,most believers, in my experience, have only considered adoption and orphan care in a couple circumstances. One, they were praying for the Smiths because “they can’t have children and are thinking about adopting.” Or, two, they were taking up an offering to help the state or local children’s home. Of […]
Galatians 3:15-29 Download the sermon notes View this week’s worship guide [powerpress] How can the covenant promises to Abraham and Moses be true? In Jesus at the Cross – where Law and Promise meet, where the Law is fulfilled and the Gospel proclaimed. In the one who is both the seed of Abraham and the […]
Last weekend was a wonderful opportunity for our church family to rest, enjoy each other’s company, worship, and celebrate our roots. We spent Friday evening and Saturday at Camp Oak Hill in Oxford, NC. The cold and rain did not hinder warm fellowship and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. Friday night, after everyone had […]
It is easy for many American Christians today to be deceived about what it means to grow in Christlikeness. A subtle deception can creep in when you begin to believe that because you’re aware of what’s going on in the Christian subculture, then you are growing as a disciple. But is spiritual growth about knowing the latest and […]
Galatians 3:1-14 Download the sermon notes View this week’s worship guide [powerpress] Love the gospel. “God justifies the ungodly by faith.” Let justification be your good news when you are doubtful of God’s love or discouraged by the pressures of life. Share this gospel. It is for the nations. Live by the Spirit and faith. […]
Galatians 2:15-21 Download the sermon notes View this week’s worship guide [powerpress] Everyone’s life is centered on something. What’s your life centered on? Money – if it is, then you’re on an emotional roller coaster Career – if it goes down the tubes, you’re gone Hobby – Talent – House I want to remind you […]
Galatians 2:11-14 Download the sermon notes View this week’s worship guide [powerpress] The only message that can change me and make me the kind of person who accepts a hit to the cheek and turns the other one is the gospel. Remember, we follow the one that when he was reviled he did not revile […]
We hope to periodically share with you some testimonies of God’s transforming grace. Here is the first video in our IDC Stories series.
A good friend who is planting a church on the West Coast texted me this week and asked about our worship order. After texting it to him, I realized that I don’t think I’ve ever written it out! At IDC, we are working hard to blend the ancient with the modern. (See sermon on the […]
Galatians 2:1-10 Download the sermon notes View this week’s worship guide [powerpress] In chapter 1, Paul described how his message came from Jesus not from any man. He explained how he received his message independently from the other apostles through revelation from Jesus. Because of this, he was no second-class apostle. In chapter 2, Paul […]