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The Compelling Christ 01- Certain of Jesus- Luke 1

Luke wants for Theophilus to have certainty about the things he's being taught. And yet HOW that certainty is going to come is surprising. What would make Jesus compelling for so many generations of people to leave it all to follow him?

The Kind of Church We Want To Be- A Place of Celebration- Revelation 5

Just on the other side of the veil, there is God's space. And there's a party going on there. So if we are to be an outpost of heaven, we have to learn how to celebrate.

The Kind of Church We Want To Be- A Place of Change- Luke 4

Sanctification is not merely an inward, private affair. Far from it, Jesus mission on earth was to launch a worldwide, global healing which means that we are required to think about change beyond the four walls of our hearts.

The Kind Of Church We Want To Be- A Place of Change- John 15

Everybody has something about themselves that they want to change, but how do you do that. Jesus presents us with a unique way of approaching change in our lives that is long lasting and God honoring.

The Kind Of Church We Want To Be- A Place of Grace- Romans 5

Today we look into the question of what Justification does in changing the way we look at ourselves and the world around us.

The Kind Of Church We Want To Be- A Place of Grace- Romans 3

This week we look into the topic of how a church that is a "place of grace" sets the Gospel at the center of its joy.

The Kind Of Church We Want To Be- A Place of the Book- Isaiah 55

We begin our summer series with an exercise in preparation for lots of transition that's ahead for Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS. That is, we will work to consider what kind of church we want to be. This week, we look at what it means to have the Bible at the center of the church's life.

CPC Oxford- Church In The World 09- Sexuality

On writer recently stated, "...the sexual revolution is over." What do they mean? Are they correct? How should Christians think about the #MeToo movement? What about the churches care for the LGBTQ community? 

CPC Oxford- Church In The World 08- Art

How should a Christian engage in the Arts? What should be the guiding principles as Christians make and consume the artistic expression that is presented to them from the world around them?

CPC Oxford- Church In The World 07- Evangelism

We are finally ready to consider how careful Christians must be as they examine what it means to be missional in a society that grows less and less familiar with the basics of the Christian message.