by admin | Oct 5, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
Manipulation and deceit should find no home at Tomball Bible Church or in our hearts. These “carnal weapons” were what Paul’s opponents in the churches of Corinth used in their false, underhanded ways. When we resort to deceit, coercion, and manipulation, we no longer...
by admin | Sep 28, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
Giving generously should be a cheerful part of our lives as Christians. We have been given eternity by God through faith in Jesus Christ. This indescribable gift of life in Christ is to be reflected in every aspect of our lives. 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 teaches us why we...
by admin | Sep 23, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
How we steward resources as a local church really, really matters. Our stewardship is a direct reflection of our desire to honor and worship the Lord as well as to demonstrate fiscal integrity in the sight of people inside and outside the Church. All of us are...
by admin | Sep 16, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
Generosity is a mark of a Christ-centered church. Over the next three weeks we will explore the central NT teaching (2 Cor. 8-9) on the expression of generosity in and through the local church. Our generosity is directly tied to our gratitude for the gospel work of...
by admin | Sep 9, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
When we sin, God the Holy Spirit brings His correction to us through the Scriptures—sometimes as we read our Bible and sometimes as other believers speak into our lives. We, then, are faced with a choice—we can, in our self-focus, chose to respond with worldly sorrow,...
by admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
“Come further up, come further in!” This cry was written by C.S. Lewis as one of his Narnia characters (the Unicorn) experienced Lewis’ version of eternal life in his book, The Last Battle. This cry resonates with the heart of Paul in 2 Corinthians....
by admin | Aug 16, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
God makes His appeal of rescue and reconciliation through His people, the Church. And as His ambassadors it is essential that we regard everyone from a spiritual perspective, reconcile relationships, and represent Christ in any circumstance. We have the incredible...
by admin | Aug 12, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
How can you be sure that your life in Christian ministry will be rewarded by God? Is it possible to be certain? In 2 Corinthians 5, the Apostle Paul wrote that there will be a reckoning before Christ of the deeds we did in this life. Some of our deeds will result in...
by admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
“We do not lose heart” can be the creed for everyone in Christ. Even though we always face trouble, God has provided us with a sure and certain hope both for the future and for the present. And we can access this hope at all times if we remember the...
by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Shaped by the Cross
It is no secret that we face hardship in life. Our text today focuses on the kind of hardships that are directly linked to following Jesus. Suffering for the name of Christ is one of God’s chosen methods to help us experientially discover Christ, His surpassing power...
