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Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus speaks with his disciples about the coming destruction of Jerusalem. It’s amidst this unusual scene that we are given confidence.
Audio | Notes | Luke 21:5-24
We continue in our sermon series How We Grow Together. As disciples, all Christians are on a lifelong journey of growing into the likeness of Christ by faith. The Bible’s normal setting for a Christian’s growth is within, rather than apart from, the local church. In this fourth and final sermon of our series we take up the question, “How do we grow together as Christians who are also sinners?” Christians don’t abandon wayward saints; they restore them.
Audio | Notes | Galatians 6:1-2
This morning, we continue in our sermon series How We Grow Together. As disciples, all Christians are on a lifelong journey of growing into the likeness of Christ by faith. The Bible’s normal setting for a Christian’s growth is within, rather than apart from, the local church. In this third part we meet Paul in the midst of affliction. We’ll see that suffering is God’s platform for sharing comfort and realigning hope.
Audio | Notes | 2 Corinthians 1: 3-11
We continue in our sermon series How We Grow Together. As disciples, all Christians are on a lifelong journey of growing into the likeness of Christ by faith. The Bible’s normal setting for a Christian’s growth is within, rather than apart from, the local church. In this second part we go to the beginning of Paul’s letter to a deeply messed up church. We’ll see that we must strategically ground one another in Christ, because he makes us who we are.
Audio | Notes | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Today we begin a new sermon series, How We Grow Together. As disciples, all Christians are on a lifelong journey of growing into the likeness of Jesus by faith. Remarkably, the Bible’s normal setting for a Christian’s growth is within, rather than apart from, the local church. In this first week we will begin in Hebrews where the author urgently points out the need we have for regular, intentional relationships bent upon our spiritual good. We’ll see that we must help one another hold firm to Christ, lest our hearts harden through sin’s deceit.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 3:12-14
This morning, we conclude our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. In a world broken by sin and heading toward God’s final judgment, how are we to live? Micah 7 teaches that God’s people should weep over the destructiveness
of sin, wait with hope for his salvation, and worship him for his astounding mercy, while those who are not yet his people must turn to him before it is too late.
Audio | Notes | Micah 7
We continue our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. Micah 6 sets a scene of a courtroom drama where God himself contends with a personified Israel. Through heeding the warnings of God’s final indictment of his people in Micah 6, we learn that God requires our heartfelt walk with him.
Audio | Notes | Micah 6
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus turns to his disciples for a teaching moment. He helps us see that if we want to know the priorities of our heart, we should look at the priorities of our life. Then, ask, “Where is the Lord?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 20:45 - 21:4
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus asks his enemies a question about the identity of the Christ from Psalm 110. Here we learn that that Jesus is not merely David’s son but David’s Lord, which means He’s not someone to manage but worship.
Audio | Notes | Luke 20:41-44
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus’ enemies try to trap him yet again. This time they reach for a question about the resurrection. Jesus’ response is a powerful comfort: Our God is not God of the dead, but of the living.
Audio | Notes | Luke 20:27-40
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus’ enemies try to trap him yet again. This time they use politics, but as usual he turns it around on them. Caesar and God are not automatic rivals. We are to give Caesar what is Caesar’s, and God what is God’s.
Audio | Notes | Luke 20:19-26
This morning, we continue our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. In Micah 5, we get a greater glimpse of the Shepherd-King who delivers the remnant of his people. And because our Shepherd-King reigns in every age, we can daily depend on him today.
Audio | Notes | Micah 5
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we learn that Jesus is the rejected Son who is the all authoritative cornerstone of reality. This means that the greatest question we face, every day, is whether or not we’re building our lives on him.
Audio | Notes | LUKE 20:1-19
We continue our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. In Micah 4, we’ll see a stark reversal from judgement to future hope for God’s people, yet present dangers remain. So what should God’s people do when all they see is affliction? Walk with the Lord who gathers outcasts, through perils, into his peaceful kingdom.
Audio | Notes | Micah 4
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we discover that He is the world’s true, though unexpected, king, who calls us under His life-giving lordship while there’s still time.
Audio | Notes | Luke 19:28-48
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus reveals he will return to right all wrongs. Until then, he calls his people to be faithful with the gospel-mina entrusted to them.
Audio | Notes | Luke 19:11-27
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we learn that Jesus came to save the lost, which means we’re all within reach, that is, if we accept his invitation.
Audio | Notes | Luke 19:1-10
We continue our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. In Micah 3, we’ll see Micah bringing his indictment against Israel’s leaders for corrupting God’s justice for personal gain. This is a sobering warning for all that living in greed all the while presuming on God ultimately leads to our spiritual ruin.
Audio | Notes | Micah 3
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke we’re powerfully reminded that risen Jesus still stops for blind beggars who cry out for mercy. This morning he is asking each of us, “What do you need me to do for you?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 18:35-43
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus reframes reality for us. He reveals that life with God is received, not achieved; we will always get more than we give up.
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Audio | Notes | Luke 18:18-30
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus reveals that the only way into God’s kingdom is with a heart of humble receptivity, like a child’s.
Audio | Notes | Luke 18:15-17
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we reach another parable that is only found in Luke. Here Jesus calls us to humbly trust in His mercy to secure our standing before God.
Audio | Notes | Luke 18:9-14
Today, we continue our series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. Today, in Micah 2, we’ll see unfolding indictment against Israel for their sin and catch the first glimmer of hope in the book. As a result, we must repent of delusional covetousness that makes us enemies of God.
Audio | Notes | Micah 2
This morning, we kick-off a new series in the prophetic book of Micah. Written to call God’s people back to a right relationship with him, Micah’s prophecies both warn about the consequences of sin, and put forward the hope of restoration by grace. Today, in Micah 1, we’ll see how the persistent sin of idolatry – which caused Israel to incur the judgment of exile – motivates us today to turn from our idols through faith in Jesus as the only cure for our sin and idolatry.
Audio | Notes | Micah 1
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we reach the famous “Parable of the Persistent Widow”. Through it we’re encouraged to not lose heart by continuing to pray in faith.
Audio | Notes | Luke 18:1-8
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus encourages us to take heart amidst a world gone wrong. The Good King will come, but not as we expect, so we must live ready.
Audio | Notes | Luke 17:20-37
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we are encouraged to not settle for God’s gifts when we can have God himself, with his gifts thrown in, no matter how far away we are.
Audio | Notes | Luke 17:11-19
This morning we are concluding our annual sermon series, New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives, individually and corporately. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again and-again. Today, we ask: What is most powerful argument against abortion? Answer: That an unborn child is a unique person, not a mere clump of cells.
Audio | Notes
Today we are continuing our annual sermon series, New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives, individually and corporately. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again and again. Today, we are freshly reminded that Jesus’ church has a unique opportunity to show the world that true ethnic harmony is only found in Him.
Audio | Notes | Acts 2:1-13; Genesis 11:1-9
We are continuing an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we do a heart-thrilling flyover of the the Old Testament and ask, “This year, what story will most shape me—the world’s story or God’s story?”
Audio | Notes | Genesis 1 - Malachi 4
This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we’ll hear from Brooks Buser, the president of Radius International and DCC’s main missions training partner, on missions and the local church.
Audio | Notes | Romans 10:13-15
Today we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient, inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 95 invites our hearts to worship the LORD and teaches us what worship is and why he is worthy of it. It also warns us not to harden our hearts in worship and shows the consequences if we do.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 95
This morning, we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient, inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 66 calls us to wholeheartedly praise God for his sovereign, gracious, and personal work in our lives – both in our suffering and our success.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 66
Merry Christmas! Christmas, from Christ-mass, marks the arrival of Jesus the Christ, the God-Man, who came to seek and save the lost (Lk 19:10). While the stories surrounding his arrival are commonplace, He is not common. There is no one like him, which is why the Apostle Paul described his own ministry as one of proclaiming the “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Eph 3:8). This Christmas Eve, we consider just one of those riches—the glory of Jesus’ invitation.
Audio | John 17:20-26
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, Jesus continues a string of exhortations to his disciples. In his passage, he calls us to throw off entitlement as humble servants of God. His service means freedom for us.
Audio | Notes | Luke 17:7-10
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, Jesus continues a string of exhortations to his disciples. In his passage, he reveals the staggering truth that even a mustard seed of genuine trust in God can do the humanly impossible.
Audio | Notes | Luke 17: 5 - 6
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, we turn into chapter 17, where Jesus begins a string of exhortations to his disciples. Here he calls us to be radically vigilant against sin, while being radically forgiving of it.
Audio | Notes | Luke 17:1-4
Today, we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient, inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 36 is a gift to those sleepwalking through life, adrift on the currents of this world. In it we are awakened to sin’s deceit as we treasure God’s steadfast love.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 36
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, we reach one of the most tragic passages in all of the Bible. It reminds us that our heart’s trust is directly connected to the fruit of our lives—that is, this life and the one to come.
Audio | Notes | Luke 16: 19 - 31
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, we circle back to zoom in on 16:18, where Jesus mentions marriage and divorce. These issues are so important that it is only wise to pause to be reminded of the wonder of marriage.
Audio | Notes | Luke 16:18
We continue our series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient, inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 6 is a psalm of David, and the first of the penitential psalms. In it, we are reminded that, in Christ, God hears the penitent pleas of his sin-stricken people, and delivers them.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 6
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations. Today, the Pharisees ridicule Jesus for his take on money (see 16:1-13). He responds by calling them, and us, out of self-justification into a heart-level transformed life, in Him.
Audio | Notes | Luke 16:14-18
On this Reformation Sunday, we are briefly pausing our study in the Gospel of Luke to consider whether the Protestant Reformation is over. Sadly, the answer is “no.” The Reformation continues. Concerns with Catholicism remain largely unchanged. So, how can we help? By protecting, upholding, and spreading the only authoritative, God-given, Apostolic gospel that saves.
Audio | Notes | Galatians 1:1-9
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness
accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and
resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, we
reach the Parable of the Dishonest Manager. Here Jesus calls us, as deeply loved
children of God, to live shrewdly in this world for things that will last in the next.
Audio | Notes | Luke 16: 1 - 13
We continue our Songs for Life series, looking through the Psalms as ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. In Psalm 23, we see that the Lord is our shepherd; His presence makes us fearless in the face of evil; and He welcomes us with lavish hospitality into the home we were made for.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 23
Today we continue our Songs for Life series, looking through the Psalms as ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. In-between the joy of God’s past faithfulness and the prayerful plea in faith for the final fulfillment of God’s promises, Psalm 126 invites us to live a life of joy amidst God’s unfolding restoration.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 126
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, we continue through one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, Luke 15. In verses 11-32, Jesus warns us against goodness that keeps us from the One who is truly good.
Audio | Notes | Luke 15:11-32
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, we begin one of the greatest chapters in the Bible, Luke 15. In verses 1-10, we learn that it is God’s joy to seek and save the lost, so it should be ours too.
Audio | Notes | Luke 15:1-10
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 14:25-35, Jesus teaches a crowd that he is after genuine followers not mere fans— followers who have a personal, living, trust in Him as their highest priority.
Audio | Notes | Luke 14:25-35
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 14:1-24, Jesus has an intense meal with Jewish leaders in which he warns them (and us) about being blind to what God is doing through him.
Audio | Notes | Luke 14:1-24
Today, we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 13:22-35, Jesus reminds us that not all paths lead to God. Instead, he urges us to walk thru the “narrow door” which is currently open, but won’t be forever.
Audio | Notes | Luke 13:22-35
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 13:18-21, Jesus builds on last week’s passage with two famous mini-parables that highlight how God’s kingdom will transform the world, but not as we’d expect.
Audio | Notes | Luke 13:18-21
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 13:10-17, Jesus attends synagogue on the Sabbath and, through a series of unexpected events, we learn that God’s purposes will advance amidst all opposition.
Audio | Notes | Luke 13:10-17
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. In 13:1–9, Jesus steers a question about contemporary events in an unexpected, but eternally important, direction. He warns us that to avoid perishing, we must repent.
Audio | Notes | Luke 13:1-9
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 143 is a song to sing when the darkness envelops you and your life feels crushed. When despairing and desperate for help, place your troubled soul in the Lord’s healing hands.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 143
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 136 teaches us to give thanks to God for his enduring and steadfast love in all circumstances, and especially for his work in creation, redemption, and provision for his people.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 136
Today we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 115 exhorts us to glorify God by trusting and praising him, for he alone is worthy.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 115
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 96 is a missionary call to everyone across the earth. Come, exult in the Lord who invites you into his presence!
Audio | Notes | Psalm 96
Today we continue in our series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 84 is a heartfelt song about longing to be in God’s presence. The psalmist reminds God’s people of the all-surpassing goodness of God, in Christ, calling us to look to Him for strength, and to live a life of trust in Him.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 84
Today, we continue our series Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 30 is a song that touches on the grand arc of redemption, the grand reversal from death to life, and calls us to live in humble and joyful praise to God for our salvation.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 30
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:49-59, Jesus continues to call us to live in light of his return by pursuing a vibrant relationship with Him, even amidst opposition, before its too late.
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:49-59
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:41-48, Jesus continues to call us to live in light of his sure return by remembering that those to whom much is given (that’s us), much is required.
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:41-48
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:35-40, Jesus calls us to live with a ready-faithfulness in light of his’ sure (second) return. This is meant to make us look at our lives and ask, “Am I living ready?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:35-40
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:22-34, Jesus calls us to put off anxiety by trusting the Father for true riches that will not fail—in this life or the next.
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:22-34
Today we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Today, in Psalm 5, we are encouraged to enter God’s presence to find a refuge from the many challenges we face. In God’s presence, we find we are welcomed because of Christ, and strengthened to walk with him in every season.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 5
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations-even us. Today, in 12:13-21, Jesus warns us about the danger of excessive attachment to getting more and more. Instead, He calls us to pursue true life by being rich toward God- because those are the only riches we will never lose.
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:13-21
We begin a series through the Psalms, Songs for Life, where we will see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Today, in Psalm 10, we find a prayer offered up in the midst of troubles. The wicked prosper and the righteous are afflicted. Is God hiding himself? This psalm gives us a pattern for honestly imploring the Lord for heavenly justice through Jesus.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 10
This morning, we conclude our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, in Hebrews 12:1-3, we look to Jesus the final – and ultimate – example of faith and faithful endurance, and we see how we can endure in faith, by keeping our eyes fixed on him.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 12:1-3
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:1-7, Jesus shifts to address the fact that following him in a fallen world can be a tough road to travel. So, in this section, he offers five helps to growing a courageous faith amidst a world in great need of Him.
Audio | Notes | Luke 12:1-12
On Good Friday we remembered Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. Today, on Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In our passage today we are reminded of the widespread New Testament assumption that Jesus did, in fact, rise from the dead. The Apostle Paul argues that Jesus’ resurrection is irrefutable proof that He is the unique Son of God.
Audio | Notes | Romans 1:4
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations- even us. Today, in 11:37-54, Jesus continues to call us to be relationally all in by turning his attention to the dangers of a hypocritical faith. He reminds us that we are whole people who God calls to respond wholly to him, from the inside out.
Audio | Notes | Luke 11:37-54
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, as we conclude this chapter, we consider the faith of those who were ridiculed, attacked, driven out, and put to death for their faith in God. Their testimony points to the necessity of enduring by faith for a better present, while looking to a better future.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:35-40
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:24-36, Jesus continues to tackle unbelief and, specifically, four common ways we miss him, to our harm. He reminds us that following him means being relationally all in. The beginning is important, but what matters most is our follow through.
Audio | Notes | Luke 11:24-36
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:14-23, Jesus tackles unbelief and our varied excuses for putting him off. He makes it clear to them, and us, that we are either for him or against him. Despite how things appear, there is no neutral middle ground.
Audio | Notes | Luke 11:14-23
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:5-13, Jesus turns from what we should pray (last week, 11:1-4), to how we should pray. He does this by calling us to three crucial prayer postures—to pray persistently, pray boldly, while praying to the very best Father.
Audio | Notes | Luke 11:5-13
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:1-4, we reach Jesus’ famous prayer known as the “Lord’s Prayer.” Contrary to popular thought, this prayer is not a mantra to be repeated, but a model for what a healthy prayer life looks like—not merely to pray better, but to know God better.
Audio | Notes | Luke 11:1-4
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, in 10:38-42, we reach the famous story of Mary and Martha. Surprisingly, and contrary to how it is often taught, this story compels us to prioritize our inner world, in relationship with Jesus, over the activity of our outer world.
Audio | Notes | Luke 10:38-42
This morning, since it is the first in our new building, we are temporarily pausing our Luke series in order to consider Isaiah 28:16. This passage is one of the most important in the first testament that speaks about God’s promise of a coming cornerstone-our namesake-that will be a sure foundation for His people. For reasons we will discuss, this is a great passage for today. It’s meant to make us consider, “What is the foundation that I am building my life on?”
Audio | Notes | Isaiah 28:16
This morning, we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the faith of Samuel and the prophets. Samuel is an exemplar of the persevering faith of all the prophets. And together, they teach us of a faith that sees God as our King, worthy of our trust—despite appearances to the contrary.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34; 1 Samuel 7; 8; 12; 16
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, in 10:25-37, we reach the famous parable of the Good Samaritan, though we might be surprised to discover its main point. Jesus helps us see that we are not as good as we think we are and, at the same time, he is far better than we’d hope.
Audio | Notes | Luke 10:25-37
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. During our final week, we usually talk about Jesus’ mission for his church to make disciples of all nations. This morning we ask, “What about those who’ve never heard?”
Audio | Notes | Romans 1-10
This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we address a challenging and heated topic. But, Jesus’ people are called to stand up for the weak, marginalized, and defenseless- so we must enter into the fray.
Audio | Notes | Jeremiah 32:26-35
Today we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we’re reminded that the local church is meant to show off the incredible unifying power of Jesus—and we all have a part to play.
Audio | Notes | Acts 15:36 - 16:40
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we do a heart-thrilling flyover of the entire Bible and ask, “This year, what story will most shape me? The story of the world or the story of God?”
Audio | Notes | Genesis 1 - Revelation 22
This morning, we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at a young David who is set apart by faith, rather than the fear of his countrymen, when beholding a fearful enemy. From our text we will learn how to conquer faith-faltering fear through entrusting ourselves to David’s Deliverer.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at Jephthah, the last of the judges in Hebrews 11:32, to learn from his faith in God’s sovereign deliverance, considering how our faith in Christ’s deliverance from sin leads us to persevere amidst our trials.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 10:6-12:7
Merry Christmas! Christmas, from Christ-mass, marks the arrival of Jesus the Christ, the God-Man, who came to seek and save the lost (Lk 19:10). While the stories surrounding his arrival are commonplace, He is not common. There is no one like him, which is why the Apostle Paul described his own ministry as one of proclaiming the “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Eph 3:8). This Christmas Eve, we consider just one of those riches—the glory of Jesus’ humility.
Audio | Philippians 2:5-11
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations-even us. Today, in 10:17-24, Jesus reminds us that God is after our deepest, longest lasting, most satisfying joy. Is He yours?
Audio | Notes | Luke 10:17-24
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. Today, in 10:1-16, Jesus reveals that when it comes to his unfolding mission, the harvest is ripe. Therefore, God sends us as prayer-filled harvesters amidst a hostile world- and the stakes couldn’t be greater.
Audio | Notes | Luke 10:1-16
This morning, we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at the life of Samson, who starts as a strong man but is revealed to be weak and ends as a weak man who is stronger than ever. How? Through Faith. May we be encouraged to do likewise.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, we conclude chapter 9 with four scenes tied together by the ugly thread of self-regard. Through them, Jesus calls us to re-center our hearts on God.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:46-62
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations – even us. Today, Jesus comes down the mountain following his transfiguration, and enters back into the heartache of a sin-sick world. A crisis ensues. Through it, Jesus calls us to implicitly trust Him, for our good, amidst a faithless generation.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:37-45
We continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we dig into the faith of Barak, a military captain in the time of the judges. Like Barak, by faith, we are to follow God who has marched ahead to free us from sin and evil.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 4
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, we reach Jesus’ famous “transfiguration” and discover that he alone is God’s unique, long-promised, chosen Son to whom we must listen. Are you listening?
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:28-36
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus helps us understand how to know we belong to him. His answer is challenging: if we deny ourselves, pick up our cross daily, and follow him.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:23-27
On this Reformation Sunday, we are taking a break from our study in the Gospel of Luke to consider whether the Protestant Reformation is over. Sadly, the answer is “no.” The Reformation continues. The concerns raised with Catholicism remain largely unchanged, as it continues to spread a false gospel. So, how can we help? By standing firm on scripture alone (sola scriptura) as our God-breathed standard.
Audio | Notes | 2 Timothy 3:16-17
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Everything in Luke leads to the all-important question Jesus asks today. Here we discover that he is the long-awaited Christ, though not the one we’d expect.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:18-22
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus and his disciples attempt to retreat after a busy stretch. However, they are overcome by the crowds and Jesus uses it as an opportunity to teach them, and us, that he is the one-and-only, all-satisfying provider for our greatest needs.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:10-17
This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we get to the surprising inclusion of Gideon, one of the Judges of Israel. We’ll see through Gideon’s example, that our faith can overcome our fears as we look to Christ’s work on our behalf and presence with us by his Spirit.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 6-8
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. Today, Jesus sends the disciples- and us- on mission everywhere, amidst opposition, in fulfillment of God’s ancient promises, until the world knows.
Audio | Notes | Luke 9:1-9
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today we discover that Jesus has all authority over our greatest needs, therefore we can trust him with all we’re facing, whether disease, delays, or death itself.
Audio | Notes | Luke 8:40-56
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus and his disciples encounter a demonized man, far from God, left for dead, discarded by society, in need of rescue. Surprisingly, his story is our story.
Audio | Notes | Luke 8:26-39
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. Today, Jesus and his disciples encounter a destructive storm at night in the middle of the Sea of Galilee. It’s a familiar story, with a surprising point, that’s meant to spiritually defibrillate our hearts so that we too ask, along with the disciples, “Who is this?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 8:22-25
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the faith of Joshua as he leads God’s people at the conquest of Jericho, and of Rahab the prostitute, who was from Jericho. Together, they ultimately point us to a faith that perseveres and receives its inheritance, in Christ.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:30-31; Joshua 2:1-24
This week we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus provides four clarifications that flow from his famous “Parable of the Soils” (8:1-15). Jesus offers an illustration, a revelation, an exhortation, and an implication to drive home the truth that children of light hold fast to God’s Word.
Audio | Notes | Luke 8:16-21
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today we reach Jesus’ famous “Parable of the Soils” which explains why people have always responded so differently to him. This parable is a helpful, though challenging, reminder that the fruit of our lives is determined by the hearing of our hearts.
Audio | Notes | Luke 8:1-15
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today we wrap up Luke 7 with a heart-searching story of a sinful woman who experienced the liberating power of Jesus’ forgiveness, alongside a Pharisee who is very much relying on his own goodness. It should cause us to ask, “Who am I most like?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 7:36-50
This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the faith of the people of God, Israel, at the crossing of the Red Sea. Contrasted with the example of Egypt, we are exhorted to persevere by faith, in Christ — remembering who or what we put our faith in ultimately saves us, or drowns us.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:29; Exodus 14
This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today we consider the faith of Joseph, at the end of his life. He is an example for us to have faith that God will do all that he promises, in his perfect timing. As a result, we can live a life that glorifies him, despite our circumstances.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 50:22-26
This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider how Jacob’s final hours, spent in blessing and worship, point us to the faith that transforms us to a life of increasing worship.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:21; Genesis 48:15-16
This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at an episode of Isaac’s life that seems more like a soap opera than a model of faithfulness. But through our text we will see how faith entrusts future blessing to God by submitting to His sovereign will.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:20; Genesis 27:1-46
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at the monumental figure of Moses as an example of a faith that overcomes unimaginable obstacles; a faith that instills courage in the face of death.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:23-28
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. John the Baptist comes back into Luke’s narrative today. Here we are shown through unlikely circumstances and people, that God is fulfilling his promised purposes in Jesus, though not how we expect. This was true then, and it remains true today.
Audio | Notes | Luke 7:18-35
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Last week, we saw a centurion’s servant near death (7:1-10), but today we meet a widow whose only son is dead. In this moving story, we discover that Jesus is not only compassionate, but has unrivaled authority, even over our greatest of enemies.
Audio | Notes | Luke 7:11-17
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus heals a Roman centurion’s servant. But, surprisingly, this story is less concerned with the miracle than with the faith of man who asks for it. Here we discover that great faith humbly trusts Jesus in the face of death and distance.
Audio | Notes | Luke 7:1-10
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus concludes his heart-tenderizing “Sermon on the Plain”. As he closes, he gets us to consider what we’re building our lives on—hearing alone, or hearing and heeding. Everything, in this life and the next, depends on our answer.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:46-49
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus continues his heart-tenderizing “Sermon on the Plain,” a shortened version of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt. 5-7). Here he emphasizes that our lives flow from our hearts, for good or ill. What is flowing out of you?
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:43-45
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus continues his “Sermon on the Plain”, a shortened version of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt. 5-7). Here he emphasizes that how we handle the sin of others always begins with our own hearts.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:37-42
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus continues his “Sermon on the Plain”, a shortened version of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt. 5-7). Here he delivers his most difficult command: Love your enemies. Or, differently, the love of his people is to be extra-ordinary.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:27-36
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at the maturing faith of Abraham in response to God’s command to sacrifice Isaac, the son of promise.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:17-19
We continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we look at the obedient faith of Abraham and Sarah that led them from all they knew to a pilgrimage seeking an inheritance formed by God himself.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:8-16
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus preaches his second recorded sermon in Luke’s Gospel, a shortened version of his “Sermon on the Mount” (Mt. 5-7). As he opens, he vividly highlights that our deepest good depends on our heart’s deepest trust in God.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:17-26
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. In our passage today, Jesus pulls an all-nighter in prayer and selects his twelve apostles. While short, this passage is packed. In it, we get firsthand insight into how God’s kingdom advances, namely, thru ordinary disciples fueled by prayer.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:12-16
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today he has yet another conflict with the Pharisees, this time, over the nature of the Sabbath, which was the great sign of the old covenant between God and his people. Here we unexpectedly learn that Jesus is the life-giving Lord of the Sabbath.
Audio | Notes | Luke 6:1-11
We continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the example of Noah, whose reverent and active faith serves as an example of how we, as heirs of righteousness by faith, are to live today in light of Christ’s future return.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:7
On Good Friday we remembered Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. Today, on Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In our passage today, we get a glimpse into real reality with the incomparable glory of the risen Jesus at the center. It reminds us that no matter what we face, or how bad things may look, the risen Jesus is at work in unimaginable ways.
Audio | Notes | Revelation 1:9-20
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. Today the Pharisees question why Jesus’ disciples don’t fast. Jesus answers with a question, “Can you make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?” Jesus is the groom who has come for his bride, so this is not a time for fasting but feasting.
Audio | Notes | Luke 5:33-39
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today Jesus calls a social outcast to follow him as a disciple. This made the Pharisees grumble, and it should make us wonder, “Why does he eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
Audio | Notes | Luke 5:27-32
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, we come to another moving scene in which Jesus heals a paralytic, but first, surprisingly, forgives his sins. It made the crowd, and it should make us, ask, “Who can forgive sin but God alone?” Our entire life rests on our answer to that question.
Audio | Notes | Luke 5:17-26
We continue our series in Hebrews 11 working through the Roll Call of Faith, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the example of Enoch, who walked with God and serves as a model of a life of faith that is pleasing to God.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:5-6
This morning we begin a new series in Hebrews 11 working through the Roll Call of Faith. The author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, we kick off this series by learning the nature of faith and encountering Cain and Abel, two sons of Adam and Eve. We will see that by faith our worship is acceptable to God.
Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:1-4
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, we come to one of the most moving scenes in Luke’s gospel, the healing of a desperate leper. But, this is more than a healing. It is a living picture of who we are, who Jesus is, and what He came to do. He came to cleanse desperate lepers, like us.
Audio | Notes | Luke 5:12-16
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, we get a another glimpse into his early ministry, this time on the shores of the Galilee, as he calls Peter to be a disciple. Here we are shown that to be a Christian is to be rescued, and rescuing, by the convicting wonder of Jesus.
Audio | Notes | Luke 5:1-11
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider how our work relates to God and his purposes in the world. What we’ll see is that all our work matters to God, and God matters to all our work.
Audio | Notes | Colossians 3:22-25
This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider Jesus’ mission for his people by asking, How does the good news of Jesus spread? What can we learn from that as Jesus’ people in Seattle?
Audio | Notes | Acts 8:1-8
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider consider disability by asking, “Does God have a good design for human disability? If so, what is it?”
Audio | Notes | John 9:1-7
This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider why/how Jesus’s gospel brings unity amidst our many differences by looking at a case study from the earliest days of the church.
Audio | Notes | Acts 13:1-3
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider the glories of God’s Word and the all-important question, “This year, what words will most shape me? The words of the world or the words of God?
Audio | Notes | Psalm 119
The prophet Habakkuk asks timeless questions of God, “How can you tolerate evil?”, “Where is justice?”, “Why are the wicked allowed to prosper?” God responds to these questions, but his answers will astound. Today, in the last of three sermons through this book, we will see Habakkuk moving from faithful wrestling to patient rejoicing in the God of his salvation – and our salvation.
Audio | Notes | Habakkuk 3:1-19
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations- even us. Today, we get a glimpse into a day in the life of Jesus in Capernaum, the home base of his public ministry, and powerful insights into the unique glory of his authority.
Audio | Notes | Luke 4:31-44
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus visits the synagogue of his hometown of Nazareth and creates quite a stir by making quite a claim, namely, that in him, God’s new age is dawning.
Audio | Notes | Luke 4:14-30
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness to fast and endure temptation. This is the last stage of Jesus’ preparation for public ministry, but why? Let’s dig in.
Audio | Notes | Luke 4:1-13
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of His own from among the nations—even us. Today, we reach an important turning point in Luke’s Gospel as he presents Jesus’ genealogy. Far from a mere historical curiosity, there are gospel riches for us here.
Audio | Notes | Luke 3:23-38
The prophet Habakkuk asks timeless questions of God, “How can you tolerate evil?”, “Where is justice?”, “Why are the wicked allowed to prosper?” God responds to these questions, but his answers will astound. How can we hope to live when evil abounds and God looks on? In the second of three sermons through this book, we will wait with Habakkuk on the watchtower to hear God’s reply.
Audio | Notes | Habakkuk 1:12-2:20
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, John the Baptist, along with God the Father, remind us that Jesus is not reducible to a single attribute. In fact, the Real Jesus is far more complex and glorious and worthy and all-satisfying than we might expect.
Audio | Notes | Luke 3:15-22
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, John the Baptist re-enters the story with a surprising, provocative message, declaring that “We must bear fruits in keeping with repentance” as he prepares the way for Jesus, the Messiah. Are you bearing repentant fruit, in Jesus?
Audio | Notes | Luke 3:1-14
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, he visits Jerusalem with his parents for Passover as a 12 year old boy and is unknowingly left behind. This unlikely stage becomes the backdrop for his first recorded words and awareness of his identity as the unique Son of God.
Audio | Notes | Luke 2:41-52
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus is dedicated at the temple as a baby, we meet Simeon and Anna, and learn for the first time in Luke that Jesus came as a light for Jews and Gentiles.
Audio | Notes | Luke 2:22-40
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, Jesus is born, and we learn that God now graciously offers all people, everywhere, peace for his glory. Do you know His peace?
Audio | Notes | Luke 2:1-21
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us—in accord with his ancient promises. Today, John is born, and we learn that he was sent by God to prepare the way for the One who offers light to those in darkness.
Audio | Notes | Luke 1:57-80
The prophet Habakkuk asks timeless questions of God, “How can you tolerate evil?”, “Where is justice?”, “Why are the wicked allowed to prosper?” God responds to these questions, but his answers will astound. In the first of three sermons through this book, we will wade into the wanton injustice in Judah and ask with the prophet, “Why do you look idly at wrong?”
Audio | Notes | Habakkuk 1:1-11
We continue our new series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us—in accord with his ancient promises. Mary and Elizabeth meet for the first time following their separate angelic visitations and praise party breaks out.
Audio | Notes | Luke 1:39-56
We continue our new series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. These are primary sources which makes them of incomparable worth. Today, we meet Mary, a godly young teen through whom God plans to bring the Son of God, and show the world that with Him all things are possible.
Audio | Notes | Luke 1:26-38
We continue our new series in the Gospel of Luke, one of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations. These are primary sources making them of incomparable worth. There are no books like these books. Today, we meet Zechariah and Elizabeth, a godly couple facing a tragic circumstance, who God uses to show us that everything will be fulfilled in time.
Audio | Notes | Luke 1:5-25
We begin a new series in the Gospel of Luke. Luke is one of the four NT Gospel accounts (with Matthew, Mark, and John) of Jesus’ words and works. These are primary sources making them of incomparable worth. In them we learn of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations. There are no books like these books. In our passage today, 1:1-4, Luke reveals his goal is to give us “certainty concerning the things we’ve been taught.”
Today we finish our series in Joshua, where we have seen that God has been faithful from the beginning to the end. At the end of his life, Joshua calls Israel to serve the Lord wholeheartedly because of God’s gracious work on their behalf. God has been faithful, and the question remains: Will God’s people remain faithful, or will they return to the worship of idols?
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. Over 20 years have passed since the events of the previous chapter. Joshua is close to death and summons the leaders of Israel to share some final words of wisdom and concern for the people he loves. Words that are relevant to us.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. After the war is supposedly over, nine and a half tribes get ready to go to war against their brothers over the threat of idolatry. Chapter 22 emphasizes the importance of corporate solidarity, and God’s faithfulness in keeping his people together.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. The conquest is complete and the land lays subdued before the people. Now they must do the work of possessing this their new home. We will ask how the people then and we today can faithfully live into the astounding promises of God.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. The conquest of Canaan is completed in Joshua chapter 11, as God gives his people victory, rest, and the promised land as their possession. The summaries in chapters 11 and 12 highlight God’s faithfulness to all of his promises, and point to the future rest God’s people will receive in Christ.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In chapter 10, the Lord fights for Israel and brings a complete victory over the southern kingdoms of Canaan, demonstrating his sovereignty over all creation, his victory over all his enemies, and his Lordship over all kingdoms - and calls us to trust him, to fight sin in his strength, and to submit our lives under his Lordship.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. Joshua and the leaders of Israel are duped into making a foolish mistake. In today’s passage we face deception, discontent, and the challenge of keeping covenant. Through it, though, we will become better acquainted with God’s mercy and deliverance.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. Joshua and the people of Israel are coming out of their first reckoning with sin and failure. How will God respond? Will the people continue to trust in their Lord? We will look at the roles God’s grace, holiness, and our faith have in restoration.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. n. In chapter 7, Israel goes from victory to defeat because of hidden sin in the camp. God reveals that sin, even when hidden, causes severe consequences and corrupts the life of God’s people. Because God takes sin seriously, we should too.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In chapter 6, Israel takes the city of Jericho through unusual means, highlighting God's presence and power. Because God is faithful to his word, his judgment, and his mercy—we should live in faithful obedience, repentance, and life-long devotion.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In chapter 5, Israel acts in obedience to their covenants with God, acting in faith to be holy, and to celebrate God’s deliverance. Joshua meets the commander of the Lord’s army, as a reminder of God’s presence and a call to continuing faithfulness, so that they might flourish in God’s promised land.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In our passage the people of God find themselves at the border of the promised land facing an intimidating barrier. The manner in which God makes a way highlights His trustworthiness, the people’s faith, and points to the true and better deliverance through Jesus.
We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In chapter 2, the story shifts to an unlikely heroine, a Canaanite prostitute named Rahab, who demonstrates a surprising faith and receives God’s scandalous grace. Rahab reminds us that no one is too far for God to reach, redeem, and use for his good purposes.
Today we begin a new series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises. Israel, as God’s people, stand on the edge of the promised land, with Joshua as their new leader, ready to take possession of their inheritance. Yet before they can do so, they must know that God is with them as they face the battles ahead. We, too, need God’s presence, which is ours in Christ, to live new lives.
We conclude our series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’re focusing on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness. Today, we look at Psalm 60, where David teaches the people of Israel how to engage with God when He has apparently rejected them.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 60; 2 Samuel 8:13
We conclude our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18
We continue our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
We continue our series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’re focusing on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness. Today, we look at Psalm 59, where David prays for God’s intervention and deliverance from his enemies. Psalm 59, when understood through Christ, calls and equips us to pray for justice.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 59; 1 Samuel 19:8-12
Today we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle- a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
We continue our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
We continue our series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’re focusing on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness. Today, we find David hiding in a cave from the pursuit of Saul. David shows us that we are to glorify God in our trials by trusting and praising Him.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 57; 1 Samuel 22:1
On Good Friday we remembered Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. Today, on Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, he draws a line from Jesus’ resurrection to his return. He argues that the reality of the former guarantees the reality of the latter. But, did Jesus rise? How do we know? Can we know?
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
This morning we continue our series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’re focusing on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness. Today, we meet David on the run for his life, reckon with fear at losing what we value most, and consider our ultimate help.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 54; 1 Samuel 23:19
We continue our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
We continue our series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Today we begin a new series in 1 Thessalonians. This is a warm, heartfelt, urgent letter written by the Apostle Paul, and his co-laborers, to a baby church they planted but were quickly forced to leave. It’s filled with loving gospel reminders, instruction on basic discipleship, and teaching on Jesus’ inevitable return. While written long ago, it feels just as relevant today in Seattle—a city much like Thessalonica.
Audio | Notes | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
This morning we begin a five-part series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’ll focus on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 3
We conclude our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What are the marks of a healthy church member?” What is a member responsible for? Is there a job description?
Audio | Notes | Ephesians 4:11-16
We continue our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, what is church membership? What about discipline? Are these life-giving biblical practices or legalistic man-made constructs? These are good questions that deserve careful biblical answers.
Audio | Notes | Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
We continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” Today we ask, “What is the Lord’s Supper?” What does it mean? Who is it for? How does it fit into the church’s life? Jesus wants us to know what and why we practice the Supper, so let’s find out.
Audio | Notes | Mark 14:22-25
We continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple but profound question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What is baptism?” Who is baptism for? What does it mean? Where should one be baptized? How does it fit into the church’s life? Amidst baptismal confusion, let’s seek some answers.
Audio | Notes | Matthew 28:18-20
We continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What are the ‘keys of the kingdom’?” To whom has Jesus given these keys? What are they exactly? Why do they matter? What role do they play in our shared life? Let’s find out together.
Audio | Notes | Matthew 16:13-19; Matthew 18:15-20
We continue our new series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “Who leads the church?” Since Jesus created His church to reflect his own gracious rule, while fulfilling his mission, the issue of who leads is of incredible and lasting importance.
Audio | Notes | Ephesians 4:11-16
Today we continue a new eight week series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” So, building on last week, this morning we ask, “What is the mission of Jesus’ church?” What is Jesus’ church to do, to be about? Has Jesus given us a specific mission? Yes, yes he has.
Audio | Notes | Matthew 28:16-20
We begin a new eight week series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” So, we’re considering afresh the wonder that Jesus’ local church is and the great privilege it is to belong to it. These realities will serve as the foundation for the rest of our series.
Audio | Notes | Jeremiah 31:31-34
Today is the final sermon in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God’s Word is described as “living and active.” His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this we asked five pastors and leaders to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God’s word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse our lives in it. Today, we consider what it means to prepare for the inevitable battle when we are downcast, doubting, and in despair.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 42-43
Merry Christmas! This morning we conclude our Advent sermon series, Unto Us A Child is Born, in Isaiah 9:6-7. This beloved passage is a prophecy of a coming king who will establish a kingdom of ever-increasing peace and justice, joy and righteousness. His throne name will be “Wonderful Counselor-Mighty God-Everlasting Father-Prince of Peace.” We have considered one of these titles each week and today we reach the fourth, and last, the “Prince of Peace”.
Audio | Notes | Isaiah 9:6-7
We continue our Advent sermon series, Unto Us A Child is Born, by immersing ourselves in Isaiah 9:6-7. This beloved passage is a prophecy of a coming king who will establish a kingdom of ever-increasing peace and justice, joy and righteousness. His throne name will be “Wonderful Counselor-Mighty God-Everlasting Father-Prince of Peace.” Therefore, we are taking one week to unpack each of the titles within this name. Today we consider “Everlasting Father”.
Audio | Notes | Isaiah 9:6-7
We continue our Advent sermon series, Unto Us A Child is Born, by immersing ourselves in Isaiah 9:6-7. This beloved passage is a prophecy of a coming king who will establish a kingdom of ever-increasing peace and justice, joy and righteousness. His throne name will be “Wonderful Counselor-Mighty God-Everlasting Father-Prince of Peace.” Therefore, we are taking one week to unpack each of the titles within this name. Today we consider “Mighty God.”
Audio | Notes | Isaiah 9:6-7
This morning we begin our Advent sermon series, Unto Us A Child is Born, and immerse ourselves in Isaiah 9:1-7. This beloved passage is a prophecy of a coming king who will establish a kingdom of ever-increasing peace and justice, joy and righteousness. His name will be “Wonderful Counselor-Mighty God-Everlasting Father-Prince of Peace.” Therefore, we will look at one of these titles each week. Today we set up our passage and consider Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor.
Audio | Notes | Isaiah 9:6-7
Today is the fourth of five fall sermons in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God’s Word is described as “living and active.” His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this, we asked five pastors and leaders to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God’s word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse out lives in it. Today, we consider what it means to rest upon our mighty rock, in God our refuge.
Audio | Notes | Psalm 62:5-8
We conclude our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
Today is the third of five fall sermons in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God's Word is described as "living and active." His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this, we asked five pastors and leaders to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God's word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse out lives in it. Today, we consider Jesus' call to love God and others in response to his love for us.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
Today we continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
Today is the second of five fall sermons in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God’s Word is described as “living and active.” His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this we asked five pastors, and leaders, to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God’s word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse our lives in it. Today, we consider Jesus’ death and its implications amidst our trials and everyday lives.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We start the first of five fall sermons in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God’s Word is described as "living and active." His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this we asked five pastors, and leaders, to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God’s word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse our lives in it. Today, Pastor Justin expounds on Paul's instructions for our good works in Titus 3:1-8.
We continue our series in 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
We begin a new series in the New Testament letter, 2 Peter. This letter was written by the Apostle Peter from a Roman prison as he awaited execution for his faith in Jesus. His dying words are powerful. There is a sense of earnestness and pleading throughout. He exhorts us to grow in grace, to keep Jesus and God’s word at the center of our lives, to be aware of false teaching, and more. This letter reminds us how we start the Christian life matters, but how we end matters most.
This morning we conclude our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We conclude our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Now, along with Thomas, we are called to face these signs and respond to Jesus’ command, “Do not disbelieve, but believe.”
We continue our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Jesus’ resurrection is the final sign, which has echoed through human history, inviting us to see Him as our Lord.
We continue our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, its meaning and application for us today.
We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at Jesus giving sight to a man born blind, its meaning, and its application for us today.
We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the fourth sign and consider its significance for us.
This morning we continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the third of his signs, understand what it means, and consider its significance for us.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the second of his signs, understand what it means, and consider its significance for us.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the first of his signs, understand what it means, and consider its significance for us.
On Good Friday, we gathered to remember Jesus’ death on the cross for the forgiveness of sin. Today, on Easter, we gather to rejoice in Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. To that end, we will sing, recite the Apostles Creed, read Scripture, and consider where deep, solid joy is found from 1 Peter 1:3-9. He is risen!
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We continue our series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We begin a new series in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It’s a famous story filled with memorable characters, proud kings, political intrigue, pressures to compromise, impossible odds, miraculous rescues, and symbolic visions of the future. But, ultimately, Daniel is about life in an unbelieving land, far from home, with your faith under pressure. In it, Daniel reassures God’s people that, despite appearances to the contrary, God is in control and faithfully at work.
We conclude our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have immersed our hearts and lives in this letter for the past two and a half years. Today, in 16:25-27, Paul bursts into a fitting doxology (praise of God) that not only summarizes the main themes of his letter but sets our hearts aflame in worship.
We begin a new series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). We’ll introduce the series, think about what signs are and what they do, and consider the author of these signs–what he did, and why.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Today, in Romans 16:1-23, Paul closes with a lengthy personal greeting paired with a final warning and a powerful promise. Here he is getting us to consider the nature of Jesus’ local church and our role in His ongoing unfolding purposes.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, in Romans 15:25-33, Paul continues his short, personal, affectionate biographical word as he brings his letter to a close. Here he emphasizes what drives him and, by his example, what Jesus’ gospel should do to us.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today we’re taking a step backward into Romans 14:4-9 and considering the nature of the Sabbath day. This may not seem like the most pressing of issues, but it’s far more significant than we might think. So, is the Sabbath for Jesus’ people today?
How we think about the last day of our lives has tremendous implications for the decisions we make every day, and the trajectory of our lives. This morning, we’re going to look at Hebrews 12:1-2, and explore how this passage admonishes us in how to persevere in the faith and make it to the end.
Today, we conclude our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus’ church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll look at Paul’s commands to rejoice and live in light of Jesus’ resurrection, as his new-creation people.
We conclude a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we get insight into the Apostle Paul’s missionary strategy and encouragement to spread the gospel where Jesus is not yet named.
Today we are continuing a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider the question, “Does Christianity diminish women?” Is Christianity ‘anti-woman’ used to ‘control women’ with little concern for their well-being?
We are continuing a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we consider the question, “Is Christianity against diversity?” Is Christianity, as is increasingly claimed, merely a white, western, patriarchal religion, used to oppress?
We are beginning a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. We begin our series by considering the significance of the Bible.
The Old Testament lays the foundations of God’s story of redemption. As God’s New Testament people today, the Old Testament is our family history. Today, we will look at the prophet Jeremiah, who was one of God’s messengers in the Old Testament. We will study how God called Jeremiah, and consider how we have more in common with him than we might think.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll look at Paul's urgent instructions for us to patiently do good to one another, in all of our relationships - especially in the church.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of Jesus’ gospel. In chapters 12-13, he then applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Finally, in closing, 14:1-15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of hope-filled harmony among Jesus’ people amidst our many differences.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of Jesus' gospel. In chapters 12-13, he then applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Finally, in closing, 14:1-15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of hope-filled harmony among Jesus’ people amidst our many differences.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-13, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Then, in closing, 14:1 - 15:13, he surprisingly turns to address the importance of "harmony" among Jesus' people amidst our many differences.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll look at Paul’s instruction to put off our old selves, and to put on Christ, which leads to kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. In 14:1-15:13, surprisingly, he turns to address issues of the conscience and Christian freedom. What do we do when we disagree with one another?
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Lastly, in 14:1-15:13, he turns to his last major section of exhortation. How will he close? What will he say in his last teaching passage? His answer may surprise you.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he applies God’s gospel-forged mercies to our many relationships. Today, in 13:11-14, he exhorts us to live in light of Jesus’ imminent return.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he turns to apply God’s mercies to our many relationships. Amidst his gospel-fueled exhortation, in 13:8-10 he pauses to underscore the importance of the golden thread of love in the Christian life.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolds the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he turns to apply God’s mercies to our many relationships: our self conception (12:1-2), our gifts (vs. 3-8), to Jesus’ people (vs. 9-16), to our enemies (vs. 17-21), and today, to our relationship with the governing authorities (13:1-7).
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll look at the apostle Peter’s exhortation to serve one another.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he turns and says, "Let me show you how important this is for your every day living." Today, we consider the question, "What will we do when we face evil?"
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Now, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Now, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Now, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in chapters 12-16, he turns and says, "Let me show you how important this is for your every day living." Now, in 12:9-12, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, looking at the countercultural character of Jesus' church through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we will be looking at the practice of confession among believers, which serves to give us an assurance of forgiveness and together builds a humble, grace-filled, compassionate community.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Now, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Then, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Now, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in chapters 12-16, he turns and says, "Let me show you how important this is for your every day living." Today, in 12:9-21, we consider the culture which the gospel creates.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.” Today, we look at the spiritual gift of prophecy.
We continue in our One Another’ing sermon series, looking at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we will be reveling in God’s gift of prayer to His church; what it is, why it’s essential, learning a model for prayer, and receiving practical steps to pray for one another.
We’re continuing on in our One Another’ing sermon series, looking at the countercultural character of Jesus’ church, through the 50+ “one another” commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be unpacking how we view and practice humility, in light of God’s supremacy and Jesus’ work on the cross.
We’re continuing on in our One Another’ing sermon series, looking at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we consider the purpose, the posture, and the practice of the command to bear one another’s burdens.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be unpacking what it means to be a disciple of Jesus that helps make other disciples, until Jesus returns or takes us home.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be looking at Paul’s call to forgive one another.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.”
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12-16, he turns and says, “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.”
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12:1-2, he turns and says “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.”
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We have reached a significant turning point in our study. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12:1-2, he turns and says, "Let me show you how important this is for your every day living."
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. As of last week, we have reached a significant turning point. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12:1, he turns and says “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.”
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, we reach a significant turning point in this letter. For eleven chapters, Paul unfolded the heights and depths of the gospel of Jesus. Now, in 12:1, he turns and says “Let me show you how important this is for your every day living.”
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be looking at Paul’s call to encourage one another and build one another up.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, we reach the end of our 18-month journey through Romans 1-11. In 11:33-36, the Apostle Paul rightly concludes with a doxology—an outburst of praise—and invites us to glory in the incomparable glory of God with him.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, we near the end of chapter 11, in which Paul addresses God’s intentions for ethnic Israel in light of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, and ultimately His shocking plan for human history—the same plan that is unfolding to this day.
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, we continue chapter 11, in which Paul addresses God’s plans for ethnic Israel, in light of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. He reveals that while Israel is experiencing a partial hardening, one day “all Israel will be saved” (11:26).
We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be looking at Jesus’ commandment that we love one another as he has loved us.
On Good Friday we remembered Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. Today, on Easter, we celebrate his climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In light of Jesus' resurrection, what does it mean for us to be "born again"? In 1 Peter 1:3-5, we consider what this new birth means, why it is necessary for salvation, and what difference it makes in the lives of Jesus' people.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, we begin chapter 11, in which Paul turns to address God’s plans for ethnic Israel, in light of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. He reveals that while Israel is experiencing a partial hardening, one day “all Israel will be saved” (11:26).
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. Today, in 10:13-21, Paul reveals that God’s chosen vehicle for bringing about faith (or, a living trust) in our lives is the “word of Christ.” This word is the gospel of Jesus, the sheer value of which causes even our feet to become beautiful.
Today we kick off our One Another'ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus' church, through the 50+ "one another" commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. We're going to start by looking at the Apostle Paul's instructions to the church in Corinth to live as the body of Christ.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus alone. We are currently making our way through Romans 10, in which Paul is tying together his argument from chapters one through nine by demonstrating that, in Jesus, salvation is now available for all people, everywhere.
On Sunday, February 28th, we held a Prayer & Vision Night from the new building! We sang and praised God for his goodness and providence, shared some more about our vision for the new building, and prayed together—asking the Lord to go before us as we labor to ready the building as our permanent gospel outpost. To learn more about our new building and the Onward campaign, visit our Onward webpage.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. Today, we begin Romans 10 which is a continuation of Paul's argument from chapter 9. In 10:1-4, he takes a moment to highlight the gravity of what is at stake in his message and emphasize the suicidal snare of self-righteousness.
We conclude our series in the Psalms that has run parallel to our series in Romans. Its purpose is to help us learn from the psalmists what it means to faithfully walk with God through the ups-and-downs of life in a world marred by sin. Today, in Psalm 150, we learn about walking with God in praise to him. This psalm answers some questions about praise and will, hopefully, stir our hearts to grow in our praise to God, both individually and collectively.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. Today, as we wrap-up Romans 9, the Apostle Paul reveals in verses 24-33 that now, in Jesus, Gentiles (lit. ‘the nations’) are included among God’s people, along with a believing remnant of the Jews. Jesus is the mighty foundation stone laid by God—whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. Today we return to Romans 9, after a six-week hiatus. The Apostle Paul’s big idea in Romans 9:19-24 is that God is absolutely sovereign and has chosen to make known the riches of his glory to his people in a sobering, breath-taking manner.
We conclude a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we will consider God’s unfolding story among the nations—and our role in it.
We continue a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we will consider how fear separates us, especially when it comes to racial reconciliation.
We continue a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today we consider the immense value of every human life, starting at conception, and the evil of abortion.
We begin a set of annual sermons we refer to as our new year essentials. These sermons address subjects and important themes that we must repeatedly return to for the glory of God and the transformation of our inner and outer lives. These are not, of course, the same sermons. Rather, they are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. We begin our series by considering the significance of preaching and how best to receive God’s preached Word.
We unpack one of the most simple, yet profound statements in all of the Bible—Jesus’ call to purity of heart and the subsequent promise of seeing God in Matthew 5:8. What does it mean to “see God”? What does it mean to be “pure in heart”? How does that impact how we understand our life, the genuineness of our faith, and the single-mindedness of our hearts? These are worthy questions to ponder as we enter into a new year!
We continue our series in the Psalms that runs parallel to our series in Romans. Its purpose is to help us learn from the psalmists what it means to faithfully walk with God through the ups-and-downs of life in a world marred by sin. Today, in Psalm 20, we learn the centrality of walking with God in trust at all times—even in our “days of trouble”.
Merry Christmas! Christmas, from Christ-mass, marks the arrival of Jesus the Christ, the God-Man, who came to seek and save the lost (Lk. 19:10). While the stories surrounding his arrival are commonplace, He is not common. There is no one like him, which is why the Apostle Paul described his own ministry as one of proclaiming the “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Eph. 3:8). This Christmas Eve, we consider just one of those riches—the glory of Jesus’ incarnation.
We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. We are in our second week of considering Romans 9, a fitting Big-God antidote to modern day truth decay, even within Jesus' church. Paul’s big idea in 9:14-18 is that God is just (or, righteous) in his unconditional election.
This morning we continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. Today we begin a new section that stretches through chapter 11. This section is about Israel, Gentiles, and God’s sovereign plan of salvation for the nations. In our passage today, we consider God’s faithfulness to his promises—and us.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In 8:35-39, Paul concludes the greatest chapter in the Bible with an impassioned plea for Jesus’ people to know that nothing—absolutely nothing—can separate them from the living and active love of God.
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We continue our series in the Psalms that runs parallel to our series in Romans. Its purpose is to help us learn from the psalmists what it means to faithfully walk with God through the ups-and-downs of life in a world marred by sin. Today, in Psalm 88, we learn to walk with God in the darkness, with Jesus as our light.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In 8:31-37, Paul considers the life-changing implications of God’s promise to “work all things for good” (v.28). Jesus has all the power of the universe at his disposal to fulfill his promises for his glory and the forever-joy of his people.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In Romans 8:29-30, Paul unpacks the massive foundation that undergirds God’s promise to “work all things for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Today, we’ll look at the second half of this foundation in verse 30.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In 8:29-30, Paul unpacks the massive foundation that undergirds God’s promise to “work all things for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Today, we’ll look at the first half of this foundation in verse 29.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. Today we begin a slow walk through twelve of the most encouraging verses in the Bible, Romans 8:28-39. We begin by looking closely at God’s unbelievable promise in the verse 28 that if you’re in Christ, God is working all things together for your good.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written: Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In Rom. 8:26-27, the Apostle Paul encourages us with the reality that amidst our weakness, and ignorance of how to best pray, the Holy Spirit himself is praying for us according to the will of God—which should flood our lives with hope.
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We continue our series in the Psalms that runs parallel to our series in Romans. Its purpose is to help us learn from the psalmists what it means to faithfully walk with God through the ups-and-downs of life in a world marred by sin. Today, in Psalm 106, we consider God’s faithfulness to his people even when we are unfaithful in our idolatry.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written- Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In Rom. 8:18-25, the Apostle Paul shows how our understanding of the future profoundly shapes our present especially in suffering. Our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed. It is coming. Trust in it. Wait for it.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written—Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In Romans 8:12-17, the Apostle Paul offers four assuring characteristics of those who are born of God and led by the Spirit. If you need confidence of the Spirit’s work in your life, this is for you. God wants his people to be assured of their standing.
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written—Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In 8:12-13, the Apostle Paul explains that those born of God will find themselves engaged in a new war against sin and the stakes are high. In fact, the stakes are your soul. As John Owen once said, “Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you.”
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We continue our study of the most influential, life-changing, worldview-shaping letter ever written Romans. It is a timeless, divinely-inspired masterpiece on the joy-filled-life-as-it-should-be freedom found in Jesus. In 8:5-11, the Apostle Paul shows that being a Christian is a supernatural, not natural, reality that displays the power of God. In ourselves, we cannot make ourselves right with God. We need God to make us new, by the Spirit.
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