Romans 15:7

How do you treat those that you don't have to be nice to? How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.

How open are our arms? Rick Brown challenges us to be welcoming to those who are outsiders and those we do not know.

How long would you have to be gone before someone noticed? Larry died and no one missed him and was not discovered until 18 months after his death.

Where do you see the light? Rubel Shelly talks about when we can see the dawn and tells a rabbinic story about when we see the light in someone else's eyes and welcome them, even if they are a stranger.

What are we really promising people in our churches? Phil Ware shares an experience where a small town was way over hyped and didn't live up to its advertising and compares it to what happens in our churches and encourages us to build God's community.

When's the last time you welcomed someone in? We have been brought into the circle of God's grace and we must graciously bring others in as well.

Did you hear the one about the fellow who walked into First Suburban Church wearing an expensive suit and a baseball cap? If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.

David danced with all his might amid the reverence and honor given to God as the ark, the representation of God's power and presence, returned to his people. Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins lead us into worship in song and the Word to experience, proclaim and rejoice in the majesty, goodness, and grace of our God who is powerful and present among us.

Why would you cheer against your own team? Rubel Shelly describes a better football game than the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and this was between two high school teams, Grapevine Faith Christian and Gainesville State.

How can I share in community when I am limited in how I can get out with other people? Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.

Follow up to the continuing discussion Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.

How could I feel at home so far away from home? Phil Ware looks at Romans 15:7 and shares an experience from Thailand about feeling accepted and connected to people very different from himself.

How are we doing with our connection with those who are not one of us and are interested in us? Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.

Today's message is a reminder of something that God, throughout the Scriptures and in every age, has urged his people to do: Encourage someone! Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper with Rubel Shelly, a powerful message from God's word about encouraging each other

Religious but not in church: you bet, that's a lot of folks! Larry Davies talks about why a lot of folks have trouble with going to church and reminds us that we are part of the problem when we don't go back to the basics.