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To redeem is to buy or win back - and redemption is at the heart of why Jesus Christ came to this earth. Christ redeems broken people from ungodliness, destructive desires, and living opposed to God. In this message, Pastor Tom talks about the darkness of a culture in desperate need of redemption. Portions of this message may not be appropriate for children age 12 and under.
The first followers responded to the crucifixion as if the end of Jesus’ life was the end of His work. Without the resurrection, the death of Christ would be a long-forgotten end of a movement that stopped with the burial of its leader. After the empty tomb, the disciples went from conceding death to an unstoppable force for advancing the message of life in Christ.
The crowds cheered Jesus on Palm Sunday. Yet, just days later, the crowds cried for His crucifixion at the urging of that day’s influencers. Build your faith on a commitment to follow Christ that will not collapse under the pressure of cultural convenience.
Are we seeing the unfolding of the Gog and Magog Invasion prophecy that’s found in the Old Testament book Ezekiel?
The homes in our neighborhoods and the people who live in them have a reputation. There are good neighboring reputations like friendliness, helpfulness and hospitality. Some can get a reputation for being difficult neighbors. As followers of Christ, strive to be the home in your neighborhood that is known for loving your neighbor by the way you live out your faith.
Are we seeing the unfolding of the Gog and Magog Invasion prophecy that’s found in the Old Testament book Ezekiel?
The homes in our neighborhoods and the people who live in them have a reputation. There are good neighboring reputations like friendliness, helpfulness and hospitality. Some can get a reputation for being difficult neighbors. As followers of Christ, strive to be the home in your neighborhood that is known for loving your neighbor by the way you live out your faith.
Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” While neighbor means more than the people next door, it certainly includes the people next door. Knowing our neighbors is a catalyst for loving our neighbors - and ultimately opens a door to share the message of hope in Christ.
In our 1st Sunday night family service, we look at John 14:12-16 and how to put the extraordinary life in Christ into practice.
Jesus tells His followers to expect hatred, betrayal and persecution. Yet, we are challenged to “above all, love” as the day of Christ’s return approaches.
Our Heavenly Father is intentional about when and where you are placed – so that you can do what He’s created you to do. The life of Esther reveals that God’s purposes will be accomplished. We choose if they will be accomplished through us.
Love is so much better than feelings. God designed marriage to be the relationship where we experience the greatest measure of love between people. Marriage is best experienced by couples who are striving to love each other in the way that Christ loves them.
History gives us examples of life change happening in biblically-centered personal devotions, small groups and large gatherings. Find out how each of these settings have the greatest impact for good when believers go beyond receiving passively to engaging actively.
In parting instructions, Jesus told His disciples to make more disciples. The global movement that we know as Christianity spans nations and generations as a result of believers teaching other believers about Jesus. Be challenged to grow deeper in your understanding of God by making a personal commitment to be discipled and make disciples.
For Mary and Joseph, whatever may have seemed ordinary about their lives was disrupted for God’s extraordinary purpose. Our Heavenly Father spoke to Jesus’ earthly parents individually, but with a unified message. God continues to disrupt what we plan for His far greater plans – if we allow Him to lead the way.
The first encounter between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ happened when they were in their mothers’ wombs. Elizabeth carried the son who would prepare people to respond to Mary’s Son. If pain from Elizabeth’s past had trapped her in bitterness, she would have missed out on being part of the plan that brought the Savior to a sinful world.
The Bible records three interactions Mary had before the birth of Jesus. One of the those interactions is with a messenger angel from God. Through this encounter, we see our Heavenly Father’s promise to be with those who are committed to His purposes.
Following God calls for a daily decision to transfer obedience from our own desires to His desires. Discover the freedom that results from allowing God’s Word to direct your path.
Anxiety about anything can be a distraction that affects everything. What worries us can distract us from what God has for us. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father gives us a way forward when we face anxiety.