by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
We learned in last Sunday’s sermon words matter because they reveal what’s going on in your heart. We learned about the importance of words, specifically that no one can tame the tongue. Only when our hearts are changed will our speech truly improve. As... by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
“True faith works.” One of the more controversial passages in Scripture comes from James 2:14-26. Theologians throughout history have struggled to make sense of the role of faith and works in regard to justification. Paul says justification is by faith... by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
“Avoid favoritism for the gospel levels everything.” This was the point from last Sunday’s sermon. If we’re honest, we all struggle with favoritism. Whether in a job interview or choosing teams on the playground, we are naturally drawn to... by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
We live in a angry world. People are raging all the time about something. Sadly, Christians are raging right along with the world. But we don’t have to be perpetually angry people. In last Sunday’s sermon, we explored some passages on anger that launched... by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
In last Sunday’s sermon, we learned that God tests us to approve our faith while Satan tempts us to disprove our faith, so we should trust the tester and not the tempter. For Christians, we know that we deal with temptation and sin now, but ultimately we have... by Matthew Parks | KCC LOOP
God gives wisdom to those who ask. Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is to ask. But God generously gives to all who ask Him for wisdom. As we read the Bible, God is forming our hearts and our minds in order to wisely apply all that He is teaching us. Some... 