John the Baptist understood both the greatness and the limits of his calling. He was sent by God, but he was not the Light. He could testify, call people to repentance, and point them toward Christ, but he could not regenerate a heart, forgive sin, or create spiritual...
John 1:12-13 protects us from two opposite errors: boasting in ourselves and becoming passive about obedience. Those who receive Christ and believe in His name truly become children of God, yet John immediately tells us that this new birth is “of God.” Salvation does...
Pastor Daren’s Quote: “I recognize with a sober love for the Lord that I have to give an account for how I pastor you and how I serve you… It’s a humility thing that we’re doing.” Bible Verse: James 3:1 (NKJV) – “My brethren, let...
Pastor Daren’s Quote: “He is the head of the body, the church. He’s our head. He’s the one that guides us… He’s the one that controls the hands, the feet, the body, teaching us to listen.” Bible Verse: Colossians 1:18 (NKJV)...
Pastor Daren’s Quote: “We are all part of the body, just like you. We’re pastors and teachers, but we’re just part with you. We’re brothers and sisters in Christ.” Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:3-4 (NKJV) – “Endeavoring to keep the unity of...
Pastor Daren’s Quote: “We are under-shepherds. Jesus is your shepherd, but we all have an account to your soul… We are seeking the Lord in what His desire for you is and to teach you and to train you in all righteousness.” Bible Verse: Hebrews...
