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Is there a limit to the application of the gospel in our lives?  The gospel should inform every area of our lives including how we develop and care for relationships.  In this series we look to some of the shorter texts of scripture to reveal the bigger picture of the power of the Gospel.  In this message from the Apostle Paul's letter to Philemon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should be able to welcome in new brothers and sisters, as well as help bring reconciliation because of the gospel. 
Text: Philemon
Big Idea: Gospel fellowship reforms social relationships.
Key Question: How does the gospel reform our relationships?
1. The gospel unites us as a spiritual family. (vv. 1 – 13)
2. The gospel transforms social status. (vv. 14 – 16)
3. The gospel compels reconciliation. (vv. 17 – 21)

People of faith have always worked in some way to help end human suffering in this life, but what about working to prevent an eternal suffering?  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince urges believers to commit to working to share their faith in Christ and be discipled until all have heard.
Text: Romans 15:14-21 
Big Idea: Reach until all have heard.
Key Question: How do we reach the world with the Gospel?
1.     Believers disciple one another in mission. (vv. 14-16)
2.     We are empowered by Christ. (vv. 17-19)
3.     We go until all have heard. (vv. 20-21)

Have you ever considered the magnitude of the gospel?  If God has loved us enough to send Jesus to die for us, so that we could be returned to His presence, how should we live? What should we say? In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares the power that resides in the Gospel and how it changes everything for everyone, but especially in the life of the believer.
Text: Romans 1:8-17
Big Idea: The gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe.
Key Question: How do we live out the power of the gospel to reach the world?
1. Believers live with a faith and longing to go. (vv. 8-13)
2. We recognize the power for all who believe. (vv. 14-15)
3. We are not ashamed of the gospel. (vv. 16-17)

What are the characteristics of a godly woman? Where do we draw our references for what a woman should aspire to be like? These are questions that have profound impact if our sources are incorrect but can do immeasurable good if we have the right one.  God gives us a glimpse into the character, and habits of a woman of noble character.  Pastor Fikre Prince engages the text of Proverbs 31 to continue the series What God Says About..., to glean from wisdom for the description of an excellent woman.
Text: Proverbs 31:10-31
 
Big Idea: Godly women are an essential part of the world, the church, and the home.
Key Question: How should we honor the women in our lives?
1.     Acknowledge her value. (vv. 10-12)
2.     Affirm her work. (vv. 13-27)
3.     Applaud her character. (vv. 28-31)
 

Do you love the work that you do?  What is the proper understanding we should have about work from a biblical perspective?  From the begining of biblical history we read of work and labor, but not in the same way that it is talked about today.  God establishes work in Eden and it is good and a blessing.  In this message, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares that work has purpose and it matters not only to our families and communities, but it matters also to God.
Big Idea: Our work is a calling from God.
Key Question: What obstacles keep us from fulfilling our calling to work?
1.     Laziness. (6:6-11; 12:24)
2.     Distractedness. (12:11; 14:23)
3.     Selfishness. (16:3)

Where did you first learn about sex? Have you ever considered that the creator of humanity would have a plan for sex?  The bible has a directive for what is right and what is wrong pertaining to sex.  In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares some Proverbial wisdom to help us know that sex is good if expressed in godly ways.
Text: Proverbs 5:15-19, 6:25-28, 7:21-27Big Idea: Sex is a good gift from GodKey Question: How do we honor God with our sex lives?
Delight in your spouse (5:15-19)Honor wise boundaries (6:25-28)Understand Adultery's Danger (7:21-27)