In the third message of our Lifeboat series, we dive into our next core value: Humbly Serving. We’re shifting our focus from the vessel to the crew—the people on board. The church isn’t a luxury liner for passengers; it’s a rescue boat that requires every hand on deck. Join us as we explore how we are called to use our God-given gifts for the glory of Christ, seeking the lost by faithfully serving His bride.

Preacher Ben:

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Chapters

00:00 Are We a Luxury Cruise Liner or a Life-Saving Lifeboat?

03:56 Learning from Moses and David: The Power of a United Crew

13:10 Investing in God's Kingdom: Serving with Your Time and Resources

22:23 Unleashing Your God-Given Gifts and Speaking Life to Others

32:37 The Church's Priceless Value: A Call to Be a Committed Crew Member

42:08 Reinforcing the Call: The Joy and Sadness of Practical Service

On the chaotic waters of the sea, even the most advanced and well-equipped lifeboats are useless if their engines run out of fuel. In this episode of our Lifeboat series, we dive into why the Holy Spirit is our true "fuel." Without the Holy Spirit, the church cannot effectively fulfill its calling to serve the community, proclaim Christ, and "rescue" those in need.

Preacher Julian:

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Chapters

00:00 Our Values and the Lifeboat's Purpose

03:55 A Lifeboat Without Fuel is Almost Worthless

06:52 Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit, Our Advocate

08:53 God's Spirit Brings Order to a Chaotic World

12:33 Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Daily Life

16:38 Receive Power to Be Witnesses for Christ

19:48 The Holy Spirit Requires Continuous Fuel, Not Just a Spark

22:09 Continuously Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

26:06 The Lifeboat's Mission: Refuel and Serve

29:38 Be Filled with Hope by the Holy Spirit's Power

The Church isn’t a beach resort; it’s a lifeboat. We aren’t called to be pampered on the shore, but deployed into the storm. With Biblical Truth as our navigation system, we head into the chaos seas to rescue the lost.

Preacher Ben Read:

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Chapters

0:00 Embarking on the Lifeboat Series: Biblical Truth as Our Guide

2:14 Joining the Crew: Commitments of Church Membership

5:04 Navigating Stormy Seas with God's Unfailing Word

7:24 Foundations: Choosing God's Word Over Culture and Emotion

13:14 The Dangerous Path: Consequences of Disregarding Divine Guidance

15:15 Luke 8: The Seed is the Word of God

19:23 How Our Hearts Respond: The Hard, Rocky, and Thorny Soils

23:50 You Are God's Special Possession: A Royal Priesthood

26:30 How Our Lives Impact Those Closest to Us

30:42 God's Word: Our Fixed Point in a Changing World

33:20 Salvation by Christ, Fruit as a Natural Outcome

37:09 Walk on Chaos Waters: A Call to Live by His Word