Prayer isn’t about us getting God to comply with our plans. It’s about aligning our will to His.
God's mercy and grace toward us is motivation to be wholeheartedly devoted to him ; Acts 9:19b-31
The same Jesus who sought out Saul, still seeks people today and invites us to participate in their story of salvation ; Acts 9:1-19a
Complete dependence on God gives us the ability to face opposition with boldness and to experience deeper community ; Acts 4:23-37
Despite receiving resistance to proclaiming the gospel, we can be confident our efforts will bear fruit ; Acts 4:1-22
Fulfilling our mission means helping others discover and grow in the love and power found in the name of Jesus
A church that is making disciples is a church that is led and empowered by the Holy Spirit
Memento Mori ; “Vanity of Vanities, All is Vanity. God seeks what has been driven away ; Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
To be a church on mission requires seeking the Lord's will through unified prayer and reflection on scripture.
Jesus leads us by the power of the Holy Spirit in making disciples that can make disciples
We can never know the full impact of our actions done out of God's standard of loving-kindness and devotion
Four metaphors the Bible gives us to describe the church—which tell us what the church is and point us towards why the church exists.
Contentment is found in focusing on treasuring God and not on wanting what others have ; Exodus 20:17
Bearing false witness against others contradicts our love for God and for others ; Exodus 20:16
Only Jesus in us enables us to keep this commandment because He is the ultimate life-giver.
True biblical Sabbath goes to the core of what it means to not only discovering a truly rest-filled life, but it’s a full proof way to continually deepening our intimacy with God.
Because we worship, love, and trust in God more than anything else, we need to do so in a worthy manner. ; Exodus 20:4-6
Helping people understand the nature of the Bible and encouraging them to engage with it ; Acts 17:10-15
The events surrounding the death of Jesus are meant to elicit profound responses in us.
Our understanding of who Jesus is determines the role we allow him to play in our life ; Matthew 27:11-26
Godly grief produces repentance, whereas worldly grief produces death ; Matthew 27:1-10
What does Jesus deserve from us? Because of who He is and what He has done, Jesus deserves our adoration and allegiance
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and...
When faced with emotional pain, intimacy with God cab bring confidence, calm and courage ; Matthew 26:30-56
Our response to the hope symbolized in the Lord's supper be nothing short of extreme gratitude ; Matthew 26:17-29
What we truly believe about Jesus will manifest itself in our willingness to surrender to Him what is truly valuable to us ; Matthew 26:1-16
The criteria for judging if we are truly ready for the return of Jesus is how we love one another. ; Matthew 25:31-46
Letter to the Church in Smyrna (in Asia Minor), Everything Jesus tells them contrasts with what the world is telling them ; Revelation 2:8-11
Being ready for the return of Jesus means being faithful to make the most of what we have been given for the kingdom.
Preparedness for Jesus' return is essential, for the time is coming when getting ready will no longer be possible. ; Matthew 25:1-13
The second coming of Jesus should motivate us to focus on His glory while living with a mindset of readiness. ; Matthew 25:15-51
The signs of the times should lead us into wholehearted participation in the kingdom of heaven. ; Matthew 24:1-14
Only by applying God's authoritative word will we be led to all truth and true kingdom living ; Matthew 22:15-46
Only by embracing the righteousness of Christ do we succeed in truly experiencing kingdom living
Embracing Jesus' sovereign authority results in wholehearted living out our faith ; Matthew 21:18-46
The just and generous grace of God motivates us to serve Him with great joy ; Matthew 20:1-16
The forgiveness that God has lavished on us enables us to lavish forgive one another. ; Matthew 18:21-35
Matthew 18:10-20 ; We show that we truly value one another when we are willing to confront one another's sin
Matthew 18:1-9 ; Greatness in the kingdom requires childlike humility which results in care for fellow believers
Jesus is a gracious Savior whose compassion overflows onto all who come to Him in faith.
Dan Reid of Central Peninsula Church brings a message of hope and victory from Joshua 6
Guest Speaker Chris Smithson teaches on the Pharisee and the Tax Collector ; Luke 18:9-14
Guest Speaker, Don Muse from Navigators Church Ministries speaks on three invaluable traits of a disciple.
Jesus offers guidance on building a relationship with God, engaging deeply and quietly to let God work on us.
Pastor Rob starts a new series on "Upside Down Kingdom" based on the Gospel of Matthew.
Guest Speaker Chris Smithson speaks on how God comforts us in our suffering ; 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
Live like the end is near by encouraging strong Christian community. Rob brings a message from 1 Peter 4:7-11.