Generous giving is central to our faith; without it, how can we appreciate what God has given us? Giving as a church involves more than money alone. By giving our time, energy, resources and leaders to answer God’s call, we practice sacrificial giving, we become good stewards of the gifts God has shared with us.
Read MoreLeadership isn’t only for the pastors of a church—The church thrives when individual members step up in leadership and do the things God has called us to do. Through leading, we are given more opportunities to encounter people through the gospel. When we pursue decisions that honor God and uplift the gospel, we gain a greater knowledge of God’s direction for our lives.
Read MoreThe church must have doctrinal integrity—a complicated term for a simple concept: We take what we believe about God, salvation, and the world, and use it to understand what we should do and how to relate to situations in our lives. By putting into practice what we believe (doctrine), we are doing the things we say we should be doing (integrity). The world is watching and if we fail to follow through on our own beliefs, people will take notice.
Read MoreFoundational to our identity is discipleship— when we engage with scripture to model the behaviors and attitudes exemplified for us to see. When we join with others and examine passages to apply to our own lives, it not only helps one another to seek and follow God, it also grows the church
Read MoreAs individual members, together we form the church of God, and sometimes we face challenges and conflict in how things should be done. But God uses the church to do great things, so instead of complaining, we should be collaborative and innovative in spreading the Gospel.
Read MoreDeacon Larry Forrester preaches a message on the transformative power of God through Christ. We cannot save ourselves; God pursues us and gives us a purpose so that me may serve Him, and by empowering us, we are truly changed.
Read MoreFollowing our pastors’ return this week from national conference, we take a look as some of the hundreds of ways we cooperate as Southern Baptists. Pastor Cameron reflects on the trip and discusses why and how we cooperate as churches.
Read MoreAs the church pastoral staff heads to Convention this week to be messengers for the church and represent to the the world what is really important, we look at what it means to work together for the advancement of the gospel.
Read MoreGuest speaker Chris Gordon preaches a message about being a church member. We have an idea of what a church member is, as a follow of Christ and an ambassador for Jesus, but what are the actions and behaviors of a church member?
Read MoreAs a church we strive to grow to be more like Christ, so that we may be Jesus to the world around us. When we put our focus on Jesus Christ in everything we do as a church, certain things will happen: we will be generous, joyful, and have favor among all people.
Read MoreOur goal should be to grow the kingdom of God, both deep and wide— to grow in our faith individually and also to spread the love of Jesus Christ outward to the community as we do ministry.
Read MoreIgnorance is the natural state of people, but many use it as an excuse. Leave ignorance behind by seeking God as He has called us to do.
Read MoreBecause God created us with a capacity for a relationship with Him, we are designed to want to seek and follow the Lord with our whole heart and soul.
Read MoreIdols in our life detract from God, the only one that merits worship. Nothing else deserves a place alongside God in importance.
Read MoreThe Tulsa metro area is our Jerusalem, and like the early church, Aspen Park is deeply connected to our community. Where does God want you to be involved?
Read MoreFellowship among believers has a strong Biblical foundation and is one of the major function of the church. God designed us like a flock of sheep to band together and support one another.
Read MoreSharing the gospel with others is something anyone can do, no matter their personal story. Are you using your testimony to strengthen Aspen Park?
Read MoreFormulating a set of spiritual goals for the new year will help you to walk in faith and grow in the body of Christ.
Read MoreSometimes as Christians we lose our focus on the things that matter most. Take the opportunity to reassess your priorities as believers and church members.
Read MoreHow do you say farewell to friends? Bro. David looks to the Word of God's example in his final message as pastor of Aspen Park.
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