St. Paul's Church - Willington, Ct

How should we think about the future? James contrasts an arrogant way with a humble way.

When a church community is broken by unmet desires, prayerlessness, favoritism, unfaithfulness, and slander, what is the key to getting things back on track? This week we look at a passage that helps us answer that question.

Rob Johnston continues our series on James by taking us through a passage on the differences between the world's wisdom and God's wisdom.

Guest speaker Pastor Mark Santostefano continues our series in James with an examination of the power of our words.

James says that faith without works is USELESS and that we are justified not by faith alone, but by what we DO. But how do we reconcile this with what Paul says - that we are saved by grace through faith, NOT by our works? Does the Bible contradict? Today we take a look at the faith/works dilemma.

Our series on James continues as we look at what he has to say about favoritism: the practice of privileging certain people on the basis of external qualities like wealth, status, race, age, or nationality. We identify four reasons why followers of Christ should reject favoritism. Mercy triumphs over judgment!

After spending our Vacation Bible Camp week teaching devotionals to the kids about Psalm 23, Keith Anderson summarizes what he's learned about this rich passage.

Our series in James continues as he reminds us of the importance of doing the Word of God, rather than just hearing/reading it. We also look at several of the things that we're called to do: being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Events of the last week have reminded us that this world is filled with injustice, suffering, and evil. In light of this, can we really say "God is good"? James says yes, and we look at why.

Our series in James continues with a look at some of the "wisdom" God provides: that both rich and poor alike should be freed from concern with "worldly riches."

Life isn't for the faint of heart. All of us face trials, and they can be deeply painful. And yet, Scripture tell us to "consider it pure joy whenever we face trials of many kinds." How is this possible? This week we begin our series in James by looking at how he answers this question.

On Father's Day we ask the question, "How significant are fathers?" and look at the conclusions of some interesting, recent research. We then look at fatherhood from a Scriptural perspective: fathers provide, fathers discipline, and fathers inspire and encourage.

What can we learn from Colossians 4 about sharing our faith with an unbelieving world? Rob Johnston concludes our series on Colossians by addressing this question and calling our attention to some common mistakes we should avoid. The video which plays in the sermon can also be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dxo0Yjno3I

The second-to-last installment in our Colossians series looks at a passage that might sound offensive to our modern ears. Paul gives a set of "house rules" for Christian households, with instructions to husbands and wives, children and parents, and slaves and masters. What are we to make of commands like "wives submit to your husbands" and "slaves obey your masters" in the 21st century? Join us as we examine the context of the passage and seek to understand the spirit of the teaching.

Our Colossians series continues with a look at the "clothes" we're called to put on: Compassion, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness, Patience, Forgiveness, Love, Peace, and Gratitude.

Our Colossians series continues with a look at some of the "dragons" we're called to slay: sexual immorality, greed, anger, slander and more.

Part 2 of our series in Colossians begins with a look at three empty ideas that pull us away from the fullness we have in Christ.

The Psalmist wrote, "When I consider the heavens...what is man that you are mindful of him?" In this message we consider the magnitude of the heavens and ask the same question. Who are we? Psalm 8 reminds us that we are dwarfed by the immensity of God's creation, and yet we have been called to serve as kings and queens in the midst of that creation.

On the day when we honor our church's volunteers, we consider the analogy of the Church as a body. Individualism doesn't work, but individuals matter!