Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (God’s covenant privileges) We believe water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordained by the Lord Jesus himself. The former is connected with entrance into the new covenant community, the latter with ongoing covenant renewal. … Continued
The Holy Spirit (God’s powerful Spirit) This salvation, attested in all Scripture and secured by Jesus Christ, is applied to his people by the Holy Spirit. Sent by the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus … Continued
Creation and Humanity (how God created things) cheap cigarettes We believe God created human beings, male and female, in his own image. Adam and Eve belonged to the created order that God himself declared to be very good, serving as … Continued
“Jesus and the Temple” out of Mark 11:1-18 was preached on August 26th, 2012 by Pastor Brett Baggett at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee. Week #33 in Ekklesia's The King and His Cross sermon series. Audio Listen – Audio … Continued
“Jesus, Heaven and Hell” out of Luke 16:19-31 was preached on August 19th, 2012 by Pastor Brett Baggett at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee. Week #32 in Ekklesia's The King and His Cross sermon series. Audio Listen – Audio … Continued
To Hell with Hell? by Mark Driscoll. Every once in a while, someone of note questions or denies the classic Christian belief of a literal hell with eternal, conscious suffering. Then a debate rages and becomes personal between representatives of … Continued
“Jesus and the Great Banquet” out of Luke 14:12-24 was preached on August 5th, 2012 by Pastor Brett Baggett at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee. Week #30 in Ekklesia’s The King and His Cross sermon series. Audio Listen – … Continued
“Jesus and the Narrow Door” out of Luke 13:22-30 was preached on July 29th, 2012 by Pastor Brett Baggett at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee. Week #29 in Ekklesia’s The King and His Cross sermon series. Audio Listen – … Continued
“Jesus and Community” out of Matthew 18:15-17 was preached on July 22nd, 2012 by Pastor Brett Baggett at the worship gathering of Ekklesia Muskogee. Week #28 in Ekklesia’s The King and His Cross sermon series. Audio Listen – Audio Download … Continued
We met in the elevator of our condo building. Instead of the classic stare down at the ground and avoid eye contact bit, I said hello and introduced myself. I asked him a few non-awkward, basic questions. How long have … Continued