Author: joedcase

In this world, followers of Jesus are tested. How can we make good decisions that conform to the pattern of Christ? Pastor Joe discusses how we can “test the Spirits” to identify the path that leads to a new way to be human.

How we treat each other directly correlates to our spiritual growth. If we want to discover the new way to be human that Jesus offers, we’ll be mindful of how we treat the people in our lives. To teach us this lesson, the apostle John points the church to the ancient story of Cain and Abel.  That is the focus of this week’s message.

This week, Maplewood celebrated Jersey Sunday–encouraging our people to wear the colors of their favorite sports team. Pastor Joe explains how, as followers of Christ, our true colors aren’t determined by what we wear. They are determined by how we act and the Words we say. Join us for this message in 1 John 3:1-10.

 

Ever have a strong craving you’ve found challenging to overcome? Part of the new way to be human is conquering these “cravings of the world.” Pastor Joe shares the secret to overcoming these earthly desires.

Part of regaining our humanity in Christ means walking in the light. Pastor Joe explores this truth as we respond to 1 John 1:5-7.

Jesus is the blueprint for real life. This week, Maplewood begins a new series on the book of 1 John. When we are lost and aching for more, sooner or later we must realize Jesus wants to teach us a new way to be human.

Stories are powerful. The most powerful stories are also true. This week Pastor Joe explores how we can leverage our personal story effectively as we join God in the mission to rescue people and bring them back to him.

Pastor Joe continues a study on how Jesus teaches us to share our story with others. This week he explores how Jesus was always initiating spiritual conversations and investing in others over long periods of time.

Jesus had a way about him. People wanted to be with him. His life share’s an example of how we, His followers, should also share the story. Click below to listen to the podcast.

This week’s message is a little different. Pastor Joe explores who Maplewood is trying to reach & covers some specific new things we’re trying to tell the story to our community.