10|2017

Sola Scriptura: Definitions and Bible References

Last week we kicked off our study on the doctrines of the Reformation with the topic of Sola Scriptura, or Scripture Alone. We saw that as humans we all appeal to an ultimate authority for our understanding of what truth is, therefore our task is to make sure we are appealing to the correct authority!… Read more »

07|2017

Resources on Finances

After yesterday’s sermon on giving it might be helpful to share a few additional resources on finances and generosity. Joby Martin, Multiply Resources (video from an Acts 29 conference, his jokes are better than anything you’ll hear at mD:F…). The Treasure Principle, by Randy Alcorn (A short, easy read with a good theology of generosity). Crown… Read more »

06|2017

Resources on Prayer

For the second week of our summer teaching series, focusing on “why we do what we do” as Christians, we spent some time studying the importance of prayer. Throughout this series we hope to engage the practice we talk about on Sunday morning throughout the week. So, this second week we are encouraging everyone to… Read more »

05|2017

Bible Study Tools

This morning in church we kicked off our summer teaching series, focusing on “why we do what we do” as Christians. This first sermon was on the Bible and why it is important for us to affirm that Scripture “is God’s Word, it is true, and it is given out of His love.” Throughout this… Read more »

10|2016

A Missional Halloween

If you observe the habits of American churches you’ll notice a peculiar trend every October. While the rest of the nation is gearing up for Halloween, evangelicals are planning harvest festivals, Reformation Day parties, and trunk-or-treat events. While stores are overflowing with items to decorate homes and neighborhoods, and seasonal costumes and candy, Christians are… Read more »

06|2016

Mission Update: The Rayburns

Part of being a church committed to mission means we give 15% of all the offerings we receive towards the mission of God outside our church.  Over the past few months we have highlighted and intentionally prayed for the different ministries we support.  So far this has included Wade Brown and PastorServe, Jason and Loanne Procopio and their church plant in Paris,… Read more »

06|2016

Mission Update: Brent and Lacy Hassler

Part of being a church committed to mission means we give 15% of all the offerings we receive towards the mission of God outside our church.  Over the past few months we have highlighted and intentionally prayed for the different ministries we support.  So far this has included Wade Brown and PastorServe, Jason and Loanne Procopio and their church plant in Paris,… Read more »

05|2016

Mission Update: Adoption Fund

On Mother’s Day we were very excited to announce that we have created an adoption fund as part of our mission giving.  This fund is currently set at 5% of all our mission giving and will be used to help pay for adoption costs for any missio Dei: Falcon members who are feeling led to adopt…. Read more »

05|2016

Mission Update: Sideris Church

Part of being a church committed to mission means we give 15% of all the offerings we receive towards the mission of God outside our church.  Over the next few weeks we are highlighting and intentionally praying for the different ministries we support.  A few weeks ago we gave you an update from Wade Brown and… Read more »

04|2016

Mission Update: The Procopios and Eglise Connexion

Part of being a church committed to mission means we give 15% of all the offerings we receive towards the mission of God outside our church.  Over the next few weeks we are highlighting and intentionally praying for the different ministries we support.  Last week we gave you an update from Wade Brown and PastorServe,… Read more »