The Faithful Race: Recent Episodes
Jim Looby
Nehemiah Chapter 9 deals with "the right kind of brokenness." The people of God mourn as a nation over their wrongs, leading to repentance - and revival! But there's also a very timely demonstration of national confession of sin. Is there a message for the church today? Pastor Jim Looby draws from God's word to answer that question...
Nehemiah 8 teaches that there is joy and hope found in conviction of sin and repentance.
God's people are called to do God's work - sure it sounds simple. But Pastor Jim Looby shows from Nehemiah 7 that the real work is inhabiting the blessing God has given.
Nehemiah 6:1-7:3 shows the church today that we must remember we work in victory, and avoid the pointless distractions that try to overwhelm us.
Injustice leads to anger - that's not ripped from the headlines, its a common experience of the heart. Nehemiah demonstrates a Biblical path for God's people in bringing healing to the hearts of the people.
How we handle discouragement is one of the hallmarks of Christian faith - what do we do when life seemingly isn't working? Pastor Jim Looby teaches that Nehemiah 4 offers believers a physical example of how the church can recognize and respond in God's will for God's work.
Nehemiah Chapter 3 teaches God's people today how we should work together in seeing the work for the Kingdom of God continue.
Nehemiah teaches that faithfulness in God's work begins with faithfulness in prayer, and leads to trusting in God's timing. Pastor Jim Looby teaches from Nehemiah Chapter 2.
The faithful servant Nehemiah shows us how we are to trust and follow God when it's time to see building. But that's not limited to physical structures - the spiritual purposes for the church are shown in how Nehemiah seeks God's will and purpose for his life.
Pastor Jim Looby preaches from Luke 10 about how Christ-followers are responsible for following the command of Jesus to share the gospel wherever they find themselves.
Have you heard the saying, "Church hurts are the worst hurts"? When offense happens between believers, how do you handle it? God's Word gives instructions and promises in how to handle the offense in a way that restores broken relationships, promotes peace, and glorifies God
Hebrews 12:12-13 gives believers and followers of Jesus Christ a play on words. It reminds us to care for and support one another, using the gifts that God has given us!
This Easter 2020, a lot has changed from the usual. The church has made some important and necessary changes to deal with challenges - and it's not the first time we've done so in our history! Pastor Jim Looby studies from Luke 12 in examining the original "breakout moment."
Our regularly-scheduled routines have been interrupted - which is when we can hear God most clearly. Our comfortable lives have been disrupted - which is when God is sought most often. What is God saying to His people right now, and how can we grow deeper in knowledge and understanding of what He desires for our lives during this unique time? Pastor Jim Looby teaches from Hebrews 12:4-11 in this message.
The analogy of living life like the of running a marathon with endurance in found Hebrews 12:1-3. The description gives Christ-followers the understanding needed to approaching living life the way our God intends.
In mid-March 2020, it feels like everything is on "pause." This may be the greatest opportunity in recent history for the redeemed church to demonstrate exactly what we believe!
Ever sensed the clear calling of God to a task but couldn't see the path forward? It's a frustrating situation! Pastor Jim Looby teaches that God's Word to Joshua shows how God's people should approach just such a season.
How should Christ-followers respond to the growing crisis around COVID-19 (the novel Coronavirus) affecting our nation in early 2020? God's word in 2 Timothy 1:7, and a little bit of Christian history provides some insight.
The message of Habakkuk 3:17-19 is that our faith in God cannot be tied to our current circumstances. Pastor Jim Looby teaches from the Old Testament prophecy that refocuses our hearts on what matters eternally, even when we're struggling.