Stoneybrook Christian Church

Titus - Standing for the Truth

The elders of the local congregation are the guardians of truth.  They must encourage members with sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.  We must all be ready to do the same thing as we encounter people both inside and outside of the church - Stand for the truth and love like Jesus.

Titus - The Elders (Titus 1:1-9)

Many are familiar with the Longer books of the New Testament, but what can we learn from those "short" Letters?  We'll start with Titus and Paul's instructions for appointing elders.

Jesus, Lord of Your Personality - From Depression to JOY

Many people in our modern world struggle with depression, yet depression is not a product of our modern world.  It has always existed, even among people of the Bible, like the Prophet Elijah.  See what likely caused Elijah's depression and how God helped him overcome it.

Jesus, Lord of Your Personality - From Bitterness to Forgiveness (An Easter Message)

Jesus was willing to die for us so that all of our sins could be forgiven. In light of what He did for us, will we then forgive others who sin against us?

Jesus, Lord of Your Personality - From Griping to Grateful

Our personalities make us who we are.  Yet, while each personality has its strengths, it also has its weaknesses, which, uncontrolled, can lead us to unwise choices.  Jesus, our Lord, can help us gain control of our personality weaknesses.  He can transform us from griping to grateful.

Beginnings - From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh

Follow Joseph's journey from an Egyptian Slave to an Egyptian ruler.  How does that happen?  Listen and see.

Beginnings - The Twelve Sons of Jacob

Most families have challenging moments in their relationships with each other.  Jacob's eleven sons take this challenge to a dangerous level.  yet God can use, even the most challenging times of our lives for His purpose.

Beginnings - The trickster Gets tricked

Jacob tricked his dad into giving him the blessing that belonged to Esau.  Soon Jacob would experience the same deception from his soon-to-be father-in-law.  The result was an unexpected marriage to Leah.  How did this deception effect her?

Beginnings - Jacob and Esau

We are not bound by our own personality.  We can always choose to do what's right, even if our flesh seems determined to follow its own desires.

Beginnings - A Love Story

As God's nation enters its second generation, on this Valentine's Day, let's consider a Love Story.