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Welcome to the Table explores the radical hospitality at the heart of the Christian faith through the lens of two tables; the Lord's Table and the ordinary hospitality table of home and neighborhood. Beginning with God himself as the original pursuing host, the series moves through the covenant welcome of Mephibosheth, the table-fellowship scandal of Jesus, the contrast between cold religion and lavish grace in Simon's dinner, and the multiplying power of the early church's daily breaking of bread, eventually culminating in the eschatological feast of Revelation, where the entire arc of redemption ends at a table.
The driving conviction throughout is simple: every hospitality table is a rehearsal for the Lord's Table, and the Lord's Table sends us back to our hospitality tables with new purpose. As such, building an invitational culture is not a church growth strategy, it is a theological imperative rooted in the very character of God.
Welcome to the Table explores the radical hospitality at the heart of the Christian faith through the lens of two tables; the Lord's Table and the ordinary hospitality table of home and neighborhood. Beginning with God himself as the original pursuing host, the series moves through the covenant welcome of Mephibosheth, the table-fellowship scandal of Jesus, the contrast between cold religion and lavish grace in Simon's dinner, and the multiplying power of the early church's daily breaking of bread, eventually culminating in the eschatological feast of Revelation, where the entire arc of redemption ends at a table.
The driving conviction throughout is simple: every hospitality table is a rehearsal for the Lord's Table, and the Lord's Table sends us back to our hospitality tables with new purpose. As such, building an invitational culture is not a church growth strategy, it is a theological imperative rooted in the very character of God.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
Our understanding of a father deeply shapes our identity and faith. In this series, we’ll explore how earthly fathers have impacted us, find healing for the places we’ve been hurt, and encounter God as the perfect Father who fully loves, restores, and defines who we are—so that His love overflows into the lives of others.
The central message of Jesus was the arrival of the kingdom of God. The Gospel that Jesus embodied, proclaimed, and demonstrated, was the Gospel of the Kingdom. His arrival was a declaration that a new King was in town. As followers of the King of kings, it makes sense that we would be rooted in a kingdom dynamic. It also is important for us as his church to see how the kingdom God was meant to be the natural cultural and overflow of our lives.
The word “kingdom” occurs 120 times in the gospels (53 in Matthew and 45 in Luke). We are going to walk with Jesus into a rich and practical theology of the kingdom for the next 7 weeks.
The central message of Jesus was the arrival of the kingdom of God. The Gospel that Jesus embodied, proclaimed, and demonstrated, was the Gospel of the Kingdom. His arrival was a declaration that a new King was in town. As followers of the King of kings, it makes sense that we would be rooted in a kingdom dynamic. It also is important for us as his church to see how the kingdom God was meant to be the natural cultural and overflow of our lives.
The word “kingdom” occurs 120 times in the gospels (53 in Matthew and 45 in Luke). We are going to walk with Jesus into a rich and practical theology of the kingdom for the next 7 weeks.
The central message of Jesus was the arrival of the kingdom of God. The Gospel that Jesus embodied, proclaimed, and demonstrated, was the Gospel of the Kingdom. His arrival was a declaration that a new King was in town. As followers of the King of kings, it makes sense that we would be rooted in a kingdom dynamic. It also is important for us as his church to see how the kingdom God was meant to be the natural cultural and overflow of our lives.
The word “kingdom” occurs 120 times in the gospels (53 in Matthew and 45 in Luke). We are going to walk with Jesus into a rich and practical theology of the kingdom for the next 7 weeks.
The central message of Jesus was the arrival of the kingdom of God. The Gospel that Jesus embodied, proclaimed, and demonstrated, was the Gospel of the Kingdom. His arrival was a declaration that a new King was in town. As followers of the King of kings, it makes sense that we would be rooted in a kingdom dynamic. It also is important for us as his church to see how the kingdom God was meant to be the natural cultural and overflow of our lives.
The word “kingdom” occurs 120 times in the gospels (53 in Matthew and 45 in Luke). We are going to walk with Jesus into a rich and practical theology of the kingdom for the next 7 weeks.
The central message of Jesus was the arrival of the kingdom of God. The Gospel that Jesus embodied, proclaimed, and demonstrated, was the Gospel of the Kingdom. His arrival was a declaration that a new King was in town. As followers of the King of kings, it makes sense that we would be rooted in a kingdom dynamic. It also is important for us as his church to see how the kingdom God was meant to be the natural cultural and overflow of our lives.
The word “kingdom” occurs 120 times in the gospels (53 in Matthew and 45 in Luke). We are going to walk with Jesus into a rich and practical theology of the kingdom for the next 7 weeks.
"Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:4–5)
It happened on an ordinary day.
Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray—something he did regularly, a rhythm his disciples had observed countless times. After Jesus finished praying, one of his disciples approached him with a request that would change everything: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).
It's a remarkable request when you think about it. These were Jewish men. They'd been praying since childhood. But they'd seen something different in Jesus. They'd watched him pray with an intimacy, an authority, an expectation they'd never witnessed before. His prayers weren't performances or recitations.
When Jesus prayed, things happened. Sick people were healed. Demons fled. Storms calmed. The Father's will was done.
We will go deeper in the Lord’s prayer around five phrases in the prayer: Our Father, Your Kingdom, Give us, Forgive us, Lead and Deliver us. This is an invitation to go deeper by Learning to Pray with Jesus.
It happened on an ordinary day.
Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray—something he did regularly, a rhythm his disciples had observed countless times. After Jesus finished praying, one of his disciples approached him with a request that would change everything: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).
It's a remarkable request when you think about it. These were Jewish men. They'd been praying since childhood. But they'd seen something different in Jesus. They'd watched him pray with an intimacy, an authority, an expectation they'd never witnessed before. His prayers weren't performances or recitations.
When Jesus prayed, things happened. Sick people were healed. Demons fled. Storms calmed. The Father's will was done.
We will go deeper in the Lord’s prayer around five phrases in the prayer: Our Father, Your Kingdom, Give us, Forgive us, Lead and Deliver us. This is an invitation to go deeper by Learning to Pray with Jesus.
It happened on an ordinary day.
Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray—something he did regularly, a rhythm his disciples had observed countless times. After Jesus finished praying, one of his disciples approached him with a request that would change everything: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).
It's a remarkable request when you think about it. These were Jewish men. They'd been praying since childhood. But they'd seen something different in Jesus. They'd watched him pray with an intimacy, an authority, an expectation they'd never witnessed before. His prayers weren't performances or recitations.
When Jesus prayed, things happened. Sick people were healed. Demons fled. Storms calmed. The Father's will was done.
We will go deeper in the Lord’s prayer around five phrases in the prayer: Our Father, Your Kingdom, Give us, Forgive us, Lead and Deliver us. This is an invitation to go deeper by Learning to Pray with Jesus.
It happened on an ordinary day.
Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray—something he did regularly, a rhythm his disciples had observed countless times. After Jesus finished praying, one of his disciples approached him with a request that would change everything: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).
It's a remarkable request when you think about it. These were Jewish men. They'd been praying since childhood. But they'd seen something different in Jesus. They'd watched him pray with an intimacy, an authority, an expectation they'd never witnessed before. His prayers weren't performances or recitations.
When Jesus prayed, things happened. Sick people were healed. Demons fled. Storms calmed. The Father's will was done.
We will go deeper in the Lord’s prayer around five phrases in the prayer: Our Father, Your Kingdom, Give us, Forgive us, Lead and Deliver us. This is an invitation to go deeper by Learning to Pray with Jesus.
It happened on an ordinary day.
Jesus had withdrawn to a solitary place to pray—something he did regularly, a rhythm his disciples had observed countless times. After Jesus finished praying, one of his disciples approached him with a request that would change everything: "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).
It's a remarkable request when you think about it. These were Jewish men. They'd been praying since childhood. But they'd seen something different in Jesus. They'd watched him pray with an intimacy, an authority, an expectation they'd never witnessed before. His prayers weren't performances or recitations.
When Jesus prayed, things happened. Sick people were healed. Demons fled. Storms calmed. The Father's will was done.
We will go deeper in the Lord’s prayer around five phrases in the prayer: Our Father, Your Kingdom, Give us, Forgive us, Lead and Deliver us. This is an invitation to go deeper by Learning to Pray with Jesus.
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus’ mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus’ mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus’ mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus’ mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus’ mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
Given that we worship what we love and become what we worship, we want to think about the sanctuaries that we are constructing in our lives. Our first sanctuary is our heart. Out of the heart we move to the outward spaces of our lives that occupy most of time and energy, household and work. The goal is to create intentional practices that support the creation and maintenance of a life of sanctuary. God's Word can guide us in building healthy, sacred spaces.
Given that we worship what we love and become what we worship, we want to think about the sanctuaries that we are constructing in our lives. Our first sanctuary is our heart. Out of the heart we move to the outward spaces of our lives that occupy most of time and energy, household and work. The goal is to create intentional practices that support the creation and maintenance of a life of sanctuary. God's Word can guide us in building healthy, sacred spaces.
Given that we worship what we love and become what we worship, we want to think about the sanctuaries that we are constructing in our lives. Our first sanctuary is our heart. Out of the heart we move to the outward spaces of our lives that occupy most of time and energy, household and work. The goal is to create intentional practices that support the creation and maintenance of a life of sanctuary. God's Word can guide us in building healthy, sacred spaces.
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
Introducing our church’s new discipleship pathway to help make disciples of Jesus Christ that know him intimately (Behold), know who they are in him (Beloved), in community (Belong), and make him known in the world (Beyond).
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
This sermon series examines an often-neglected member of the Trinity: The Holy Spirit. Through this series we will focus on the person and work of God the Holy Spirit and the role he plays in our lives, transforming us and the world around us.
We live in a world that is broken. We pray each week “your kingdom come . . .” This simple line in our prayer is a reminder that there are still significant evidences and manifestation of the kingdom of darkness all around us. We are also somewhat distracted by one of our American virtues – “the right to the pursuit of happiness” – which has bled into a vice – my comfort.
We live in a world that is broken. We pray each week “your kingdom come . . .” This simple line in our prayer is a reminder that there are still significant evidences and manifestation of the kingdom of darkness all around us. We are also somewhat distracted by one of our American virtues – “the right to the pursuit of happiness” – which has bled into a vice – my comfort.
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: Why We Do What We Do in Church
For centuries, Christians have consistently observed the same practices when they gather for weekly worship. In this series, we will explore the God-given reasons for several of them as we seek to know why we do what we do on Sundays.
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: Why We Do What We Do in Church
For centuries, Christians have consistently observed the same practices when they gather for weekly worship. In this series, we will explore the God-given reasons for several of them as we seek to know why we do what we do on Sundays.
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP: Why We Do What We Do in Church
For centuries, Christians have consistently observed the same practices when they gather for weekly worship. In this series, we will explore the God-given reasons for several of them as we seek to know why we do what we do on Sundays.
The cry of the early church was “Maranatha!” meaning “Come Lord Jesus.” This reminds us that our hope is not just because of what Jesus has done in the past but what he will do in the future.
The cry of the early church was “Marantha!” meaning “Come Lord Jesus.” This reminds us that our hope is not just because of what Jesus has done in the past but what he will do in the future.
The cry of the early church was “Marantha!” meaning “Come Lord Jesus.” This reminds us that our hope is not just because of what Jesus has done in the past but what he will do in the future.
The cry of the early church was “Marantha!” meaning “Come Lord Jesus.” This reminds us that our hope is not just because of what Jesus has done in the past but what he will do in the future.
Jesus told his disciples that they would be his witnesses "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8). As we continue through the book of Acts we will see Jesus' disciples carrying out this mission and we will learn how we, too, can expand the Kingdom of God throughout our own regions.
Jesus told his disciples that they would be his witnesses "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8). As we continue through the book of Acts we will see Jesus' disciples carrying out this mission and we will learn how we, too, can expand the Kingdom of God throughout our own regions.
Jesus told his disciples that they would be his witnesses "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8). As we continue through the book of Acts we will see Jesus' disciples carrying out this mission and we will learn how we, too, can expand the Kingdom of God throughout our own regions.
Jesus told his disciples that they would be his witnesses "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8). As we continue through the book of Acts we will see Jesus' disciples carrying out this mission and we will learn how we, too, can expand the Kingdom of God throughout our own regions.
Jesus told his disciples that they would be his witnesses "in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8). As we continue through the book of Acts we will see Jesus' disciples carrying out this mission and we will learn how we, too, can expand the Kingdom of God throughout our own regions.
Throughout history, God has expanded his church even in the midst of conflict, imprisonment, and disagreement. This sermon series will remind us how adversity can be fertile soil for revival.
Throughout history, God has expanded his church even in the midst of conflict, imprisonment, and disagreement. This sermon series will remind us how adversity can be fertile soil for revival.
Throughout history, God has expanded his church even in the midst of conflict, imprisonment, and disagreement. This sermon series will remind us how adversity can be fertile soil for revival.
Throughout history, God has expanded his church even in the midst of conflict, imprisonment, and disagreement. This sermon series will remind us how adversity can be fertile soil for revival.
The Bible says, "we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us." The primary way God makes his invitation known in this world is through his people. In this sermon series we will learn how this seemingly daunting task can be made practical and powerful.
The Bible says, "we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us." The primary way God makes his invitation known in this world is through his people. In this sermon series we will learn how this seemingly daunting task can be made practical and powerful.
The Bible says, "we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us." The primary way God makes his invitation known in this world is through his people. In this sermon series we will learn how this seemingly daunting task can be made practical and powerful.
"O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come. Your righteousness, O God, reaches the high heavens. You who have done great things, O God, who is like you?" Psalm 71:17–19
Paul wrote, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Over the next four weeks we will see how the gospel convicts the opposer, includes the outsider, and frees the prisoner.
Paul wrote, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Over the next four weeks we will see how the gospel convicts the opposer, includes the outsider, and frees the prisoner.
Paul wrote, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Over the next four weeks we will see how the gospel convicts the opposer, includes the outsider, and frees the prisoner.
Paul wrote, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Over the next four weeks we will see how the gospel convicts the opposer, includes the outsider, and frees the prisoner.
We observe Holy Week as a time to remember the suffering and death of Jesus, from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday, our sadness is turned to joy as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead!
We observe Holy Week as a time to remember the suffering and death of Jesus, from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. On Easter Sunday, our sadness is turned to joy as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead!
At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God’s mission of mercy to the people he loves.
At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God’s mission of mercy to the people he loves.
At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God’s mission of mercy to the people he loves.
At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God’s mission of mercy to the people he loves.
At the end of his life the Apostle Peter wrote, "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." The prophet Jonah lived eight centuries before Peter's birth, and his story reveals this same truth about God: He loves all people, even our enemies! In this five-week series on Jonah we will be invited to join God’s mission of mercy to the people he loves.
In the Bible, the church is called the Body of Christ, which means as church members, we literally embody the ministry of Jesus in this world. In the book of Acts, the early church was a diverse and growing group of people discovering their collective identity and mission. In this sermon series, we will learn more about how the Body of Christ works through conflict, proclaims the gospel, and serves the least of these.
In the Bible, the church is called the Body of Christ, which means as church members, we literally embody the ministry of Jesus in this world. In the book of Acts, the early church was a diverse and growing group of people discovering their collective identity and mission. In this sermon series, we will learn more about how the Body of Christ works through conflict, proclaims the gospel, and serves the least of these.
In the Bible, the church is called the Body of Christ, which means as church members, we literally embody the ministry of Jesus in this world. In the book of Acts, the early church was a diverse and growing group of people discovering their collective identity and mission. In this sermon series, we will learn more about how the Body of Christ works through conflict, proclaims the gospel, and serves the least of these.
One of the last things Jesus said to his disciples before ascending to Heaven was, "You will be witnesses." (Acts 1:8). As witnesses we do two actions: we see something, and we say something. We see the truth of the gospel story and then we say it to the world. In this sermon series based on stories in the book of Acts we will learn how to become better witnesses of Jesus.
One of the last things Jesus said to his disciples before ascending to Heaven was, "You will be witnesses." (Acts 1:8). As witnesses we do two actions: we see something, and we say something. We see the truth of the gospel story and then we say it to the world. In this sermon series based on stories in the book of Acts we will learn how to become better witnesses of Jesus.
One of the last things Jesus said to his disciples before ascending to Heaven was, "You will be witnesses." (Acts 1:8). As witnesses we do two actions: we see something, and we say something. We see the truth of the gospel story and then we say it to the world. In this sermon series based on stories in the book of Acts we will learn how to become better witnesses of Jesus.
One of the last things Jesus said to his disciples before ascending to Heaven was, "You will be witnesses." (Acts 1:8). As witnesses we do two actions: we see something, and we say something. We see the truth of the gospel story and then we say it to the world. In this sermon series based on stories in the book of Acts we will learn how to become better witnesses of Jesus.