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Our desire at Wasilla Bible Church is for everyone to experience the excellence of Jesus Christ in their lives. We order our services and plan our ministries with that one great goal in mind. That has made for an exciting congregational history and a challenging congregational future. I would have it no other way. I love it – and invite you to join us in the grand adventure of exploring the reality of Jesus Christ together at Wasilla Bible Church. Enjoying Christ, Pastor Larry Kroon
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Larry will preach from Hebrews 10:19-39.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today, one of WBC's staff, Jake Davies, will preach from Hebrews 11.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Larry will preach from Hebrews 9:1-10:18.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Larry Kroon will preach from Hebrews 8.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Ashley will preach from Hebrews 7.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Ashley will preach from Hebrews 5:11-6:20.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today, Pastor Ashley Brown will be preaching from Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today, Pastor Larry Kroon will be preaching from Hebrews 3:1 to 4:13.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to Him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today Pastor Joel Stamoolis is preaching from Hebrews 2.
The main theme of Hebrews is that Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest. As such, we need to listen to him. Jesus is greater than anything else – the angels, Moses, Joshua, the Levitical priests. He mediates a greater covenant. And His kingdom is greater than all others of the world; His unshakable kingdom will stand for eternity! Jesus, the Son of God, is our King & Priest! Today, Pastor Ashley Brown will be preaching from Hebrews 1:1 – 2:4.
Paul ends his comprehensive presentation of the Gospel (Romans 1-11) with an extended call to worship (Romans 12-15). During the month of January we are preaching that call to worship both to hear it and to answer it. With today's text we will finish the call to honor God as God in ever area of our lives. In this case we are looking at how to do so when dealing with differing opinions within the family of faith. Pastor Larry Kroon will present today's text from Romans 14:13 - 15:13
Paul ends his comprehensive presentation of the Gospel (Romans 1-11) with an extended call to worship (Romans 12-15). During the month of January we are preaching that call to worship both to hear it and to answer it. We began with the opening verses to set the general direction as to the “what” and the “how” of Christian worship. We are now breaking those general directions down into specific applications. Today’s text will be teach our most extended section but it all deals with one central application: dealing with disputable matters in the family of faith. Join Pastor Larry Kroon in Romans 14:1-15:13.
Paul ends his comprehensive presentation of the Gospel (Romans 1-11) with an extended call to worship (Romans 12-15). During the month of January we will be preaching that call to worship both to hear it and to answer it. We start today with the opening verses to set the general direction as to the “what” and the “how” of Christian worship. Today we are in our second week of breaking those general directions down into specific applications. Pastor Larry Koon will be preaching from Romans 13:1-14.
Paul ends his comprehensive presentation of the Gospel (Romans 1-11) with an extended call to worship (Romans 12-15). During the month of January we will be preaching that call to worship both to hear it and to answer it. We start today with the opening verses to set the general direction as to the “what” and the “how” of Christian worship. In the following weeks we will break those general directions down into their specific applications. Pastor Larry Kroon will be preaching today’s text: Romans 12:1-2.
“Advent” simply means “coming”. As such, Advent is the time of year we deliberately set aside to celebrate Jesus’ First Coming and eagerly await His Second. There is a long history of waiting for the Messiah to come. During December we will look at 4 passages in Luke 1-2 about just this topic. Today Pastor Ashley Brown shares Simeons’ Song from Luke 2.
“Advent” simply means “coming”. As such, Advent is the time of year we deliberately set aside to celebrate Jesus’ First Coming and eagerly await His Second. There is a long history of waiting for the Messiah to come. During December we will look at 4 passages in Luke 1-2 about just this topic. Today, Pastor Ashley Brown shares the Angels' Song from Luke 2.
“Advent” simply means “coming”. As such, Advent is the time of year we deliberately set aside to celebrate Jesus’ First Coming and eagerly await His Second. There is a long history of waiting for the Messiah to come. During December we will look at 4 passages in Luke 1-2 about just this topic. Today Pastor Ashley Brown shares Zechariah’s Song from Luke 1.
"Advent" simply means "coming." As such, Advent is the time of year we deliberately set aside to celebrate Jesus' First Coming and eagerly await His Second. There is a long history of waiting for the Messiah to come. During December we will look at 4 passages in Luke 1-2 about just this topic. Today, Pastor Ashley Brown teaches from Luke 1.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Over the next number of weeks we will be working our way through Romans chapters 9 through 11. In the process we will be bumping up against just how "unsearchable" and "inscrutable" the full mystery of God's mercy is as it is extended through the Gospel to all those who believe. Today, Pastor Larry Kroon concludes his chapter-by-chapter review of this section with Romans chapter 11.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Over the next number of weeks we will be working our way through Romans chapters 9 through 11. In the process we will be bumping up against just how “unsearchable” and “inscrutable” the full mystery of God’s mercy is as it is extended through the Gospel to all those who believe. Today our chapter by chapter review of the section takes us into Romans chapter 10.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Over the next number of weeks we will be working our way through Romans chapters 9 through 11. In the process we will be bumping up against just how "unsearchable" and "inscrutable" the full mystery of God's mercy is as it is extended through the Gospel to all those who believe. We began last week with an overview of the "anchor texts" for the entire section. Today we continue with a chapter by chapter review beginning with Romans chapter 9.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Over the next three weeks we will be working our way through Romans chapters 9 through 11. In the process we will be bumping up against just how "unsearchable" and "inscrutable" the full mystery of God's mercy is at it is extended through the Gospel to all those who believe. Today Pastor Larry Kroon will begin with Romans chapter 9.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. And within that presentation today’s text provides one of the grandest views of what we, as followers of Jesus, have been given in him. As we spend time in the passage today, the invitation is simple: enjoy the view. Pastor Larry Kroon is preaching from Romans 8:31:39.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. In today's text, Paul explains how the Law makes our sin evident, but deliverance from our sin comes from God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Pastor Joel Stamoolis is preaching today from Romans 7-8:30.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. In today’s text Paul explains why Christians, who are no longer bound by the Law, do not continue in sin but live in righteousness, leading to their sanctification and eternal life. Pastor Ashley Brown will be preaching today from Romans 6.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Today’s text outlines the new life realities we enter into when God, in his righteousness, counts our faith in Jesus as righteousness apart from works. Pastor Larry will be preaching today from Romans 5:1-11.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Today’s text points to the great patriarch Abraham for historical confirmation of the Gospel’s central claim of justification by faith apart from works of the law. Pastor Larry will be preaching today from Romans 4:1-25.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. There are certain passages in the flow of the book that are foundational. Today's "anchor text" may well be the most important. Pastor Larry Kroon will be preaching on Romans 3:21-26.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. In the process it releases the soul saving, life shaping, power of God in the hearts and lives of all those who would hear it with faith. Our goal in this sermon series is to preach that Gospel message with full confidence in its power and, even more, to hear it with the faith which will release that power at the very core of our being. At the heart of today's sermon is the reality of man's unrighteousness - the dark reality which makes the Gospel such good news. Pastor Larry Kroon will be preaching today from Romans 1:18-3:20.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentations of the Gospel in all of Scripture. In the process it releases the soul saving, life shaping, power of God in the hearts and lives of all those who would hear it with faith. Our goal in this sermon series is to preach that Gospel message with full confidence in its power and, even more, to hear it with the faith which will release that power at the very core of our being. At the heart of Pastor Larry Kroon’s sermon today will be the theme text of this entire Gospel series: Romans1:16-17.
The book of Romans provides one of the most systematic and extended presentation of the Gospel in all of Scripture. In the process it releases the soulsaving, life-shaping power of God in the hearts and lives of all those who would hear it with faith. Our goal in this sermon series is to preach that Gospel message with full confidence in its power and, even more, to hear it with the faith which will release that power at the very core of our being. Today we begin with what the Gospel is all about: Jesus. Pastor Ashley will preach from Romans 1:1-7.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week, Pastor Larry Kroon will share the Parable of the Rich Fool from Luke 12.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week, Pastor John Doak shares Sayings of the Wise from Proverbs 23.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week, Pastor Ashley Brown discusses the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week, Pastor Larry Kroon teaches from Proverbs 9.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week, Pastor Joel Stamoolis is preaching from Mathew 25:1-13 on the parable of the ten virgins.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Today Pastor Ashley will preach from Proverbs 26 on the fool and the sluggard.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Today Pastor Larry will preach from Matthew 20.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Today Pastor Mike will preach from Proverbs 12.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. Each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. This week Pastor Ashley Brown will preach from Matthew 18.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week Pastor John Doak will be teaching from Proverbs 28.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week Pastor Larry Kroon is teaching from Matthew 13.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God’s Kingdom through Jesus’ parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week Pastor Mike Schwartz will be teaching from Proverbs 14.
PARABLE: A physical image used to illustrate a spiritual truth.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables.
This week Pastor Ashley Brown will be teaching from Matthew 13.
Proverbs and Parables, our summer sermon series, will alternate each week between a chapter from the book of Proverbs and a parable of Jesus from the Gospels. each of the chapters from Proverbs will match the date of the Sunday on which the sermon will take place. Our desire in this series is to build our practical wisdom through the Proverbs and our understanding of God's Kingdom through Jesus' parables. Bookmarks with the reading schedule can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. This week Pastor Larry Kroon will be teaching from Proverbs 31.
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:5b
Through the winter months we have focused upon the grace that will be brought to us at the great and final day when Jesus will be revealed in his glory. Our spring sermon set will answer the practical question that naturally arises when we look at that future hope: “How, then, should we live in the present?” Our answer, grounded in the teaching found in 1 Peter, can be put in four words: “with hope-based holiness”.
This week Pastor Larry Kroon finishes the series by looking at what hope-based holiness looks like in the flock of God as we live under the mighty hand of God. Our text is 1 Peter 5:1-11.
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore…” 1 Peter 4:7a
Through the winter months we have focused upon the grace that will be brought to us at the great and final day when Jesus will be revealed in his glory. Our spring sermon set will answer the practical question that naturally arises when we look at that future hope: “How, then, should we live in the present?” Our answer, grounded in the teaching found in 1 Peter, can be put in four words: “with hope-based holiness”.
This week Pastor Ashley Brown looks at hope-based holiness in the last days in 1 Peter 4:7-19.
“Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking…” 1 Peter 4:1a
Through the winter months we have focused upon the grace that will be brought to us at the great and final day when Jesus will be revealed in his glory. Our spring sermon set will answer the practical question that naturally arises when we look at that future hope: “How, then, should we live in the present?” Our answer, grounded in the teaching found in 1 Peter, can be put in four words: “with hope-based holiness”.
This week Worship Pastor Ashley Brown looks at hope-based holiness in our suffering in 1 Peter 3:8-4:6.
“Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” 1 Peter 2:17
Through the winter months we have focused upon the grace that will be brought to us at the great and final day when Jesus will be revealed in his glory. Our spring sermon set will answer the practical question that naturally arises when we look at that future hope: “How, then, should we live in the present?” Our answer, grounded in the teaching found in 1 Peter, can be put in four words: “with hope-based holiness”.
This week Worship Pastor Joel Stamoolis will look at hope-based holiness in our relationships. Our text is 1 Peter 2:4- 3:9
“…set your hope fully on the grace to be brought to you…” “…be holy in all your conduct…”– 1 Peter 1:13, 15
Through the winter months we have focused upon the grace that will be brought to us at the great and final day when Jesus will be revealed in his glory. Our spring sermon set will answer the practical question that naturally arises when we look at that future hope: “How, then, should we live in the present?” our answer, grounded in the teaching found in 1 Peter, can be put in four words: “with hope-based holiness”.
This week Pastor Larry Kroon will begin to develop the practical implications of that answer from the opening chapter of the Apostle Peter’s letter found in 1 Peter 1:1-23.
“Baptism... now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ...” – 1 Peter 3:21
Roughly 2000 years ago, Jesus was baptized in order to identify Himself with His followers. He directed any who desire to follow Him to identify their heart-level commitment through being baptized as He was. Today, we have the pleasure of celebrating with individuals who desire to affirm publicly their commitment to following Jesus in this way He commanded, through the act of baptism. Pastor Ashley Brown explains the significance of baptism.
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." - Revelation 3:6
The strange visions, powerful images, and cryptic numbers found in the book of Revelation come with a very clear message. There is absolutely no confusion as to how we are to live - no matter how the future unfolds. After reading all the way through the prophetic visions of Revelation together, we now return to the pressing clarity of the opening chapters for our application take away. Pastor Larry will be preaching from Revelation 1-3.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." - 1st Peter 1:3
Over the last month and a half we have been reading through the book of Revelation. This week, as we finish this project, we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus by reading Revelation 21-22, the description of God’s grace as it is seen in the New Creation. In his great mercy, God has made it possible for us to be born again to this living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which we celebrate this Easter. Praise him!
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
Revelation 1:3 promises those who read, hear, and keep the words of Revelation will be blessed. It is our desire to pursue that promise, so we are taking 7 weeks to read through Revelation as a congregation. It is our desire to hear this revelation of Jesus Christ and keep it in our hearts as we continue to honor God as God and give witness to he reality of Jesus. This week we will read Revelation 17-20.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
Revelation 1:3 promises those who read, hear, and keep the words of Revelation will be blessed. It is our desire to pursue that promise, so we are taking 7 weeks to read through Revelation as a congregation. It is our desire to hear this revelation of Jesus Christ and keep it in our hearts as we continue to honor God as God and give witness to he reality of Jesus. This week we will read Revelation 15-16.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
Revelation 1:3 promises those who read, hear, and keep the words of Revelation will be blessed. It is our desire to pursue that promise, so we are taking 7 weeks to read through Revelation as a congregation. It is our desire to hear this revelation of Jesus Christ and keep it in our hearts as we continue to honor God as God and give witness to he reality of Jesus. This week we will read Revelation 12-14.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
Revelation 1:3 promises those who read, hear, and keep the words of Revelation will be blessed. It is our desire to pursue that promise, so we are taking 7 weeks to read through Revelation as a congregation. It is our desire to hear this revelation of Jesus Christ and keep it in our hearts as we continue to honor God as God and give witness to he reality of Jesus. This week we will read Revelation 8-11.
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” – Revelation 1:3
Revelation 1:3 promises those who read, hear, and keep the words of Revelation will be blessed. It is our desire to pursue that promise, so we are taking 7 weeks to read through Revelation as a congregation. It is our desire to hear this revelation of Jesus Christ and keep it in our hearts as we continue to honor God as God and give witness to he reality of Jesus. This week we will read Revelation 4:1-8:5.
“And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16b-17
Our current sermon series, “Set Your Hope”, is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Ashley Brown examines the reality of our reunion as it is discussed in 1 Thessalonians 4.
"But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." - 2 Peter 3:13
Our current sermon series, "Set Your Hope", is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Joel Stamoolis examines the reality of new creation as it is discussed in 2 Peter 3.
“Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” – 1 John 3:2
Our current sermon series, “Set Your Hope”, is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Larry Kroon examines the reality of transformation as it is discussed in 1 John 3.
“And no only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.” – Romans 8:23
Our current sermon series, “Set Your Hope”, is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Larry Kroon examines the reality of our adoption as it is discussed in Romans 8.
“…since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels….” – 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7
Our current sermon series, “Set Your Hope”, is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Ashley Brown examines the reality of justice as it is discussed in 2 Thessalonians 1.
"We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed." - 1 Corinthians 15:51b-52
Our current sermon series, "Set Your Hope", is based on 1 Peter 1:13, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Toward that end, each Sunday we are focusing on different aspects of the future grace we will receive. This week, Pastor Ashley Brown addresses the reality of resurrection as it is discussed in 1 Corinthians 15.
"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." -1 Peter 1:13
We have just finished our advent sermon series on Jesus, Our Reigning King. In the months ahead we will focus on different aspects of the grace that will be given to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ, at his return. This series, "Set your Hope", will be based on 1 Peter 1:13, and will take us through the spring semester. Pastor Larry Kroon begins the series today in 1 Peter with our Christ at Center communion service.
"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire." -Hebrews 12:28-29
Jesus is presently reigning as king over all creation. Through the month of December, we are focusing on this glorious truth. In the first two weeks we looked at two Old Testament prophecies of his reign. Last week we continued by looking at New Testament affirmations of his reign. This week Pastor Ashley Brown looks at the significance of Jesus' reign as it is explained in the book of Hebrews.
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.” -Philippians 2:9
Jesus is presently focusing on this glorious truth. Over the past two weeks we looked at two Old Testament prophecies of his reign. This week Pastor Larry Kroon continues by looking at New Testament affirmations of his reign.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end…” – Isaiah 9:7a
Jesus is presently reigning as king over all creation. This is the repeated testimony of the New Testament. Through the month of December we will be looking at this truth from four different passages of Scripture: two Old Testament prophecies of his reign, a New Testament passage on how he came to reign, and finally a New Testament description of his reign. We continue today with Isaiah 9, an Old Testament prophecy of his reign. Pastor Larry Kroon walks us through the text. Sunday, December 14th, 2014.
The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” -Psalm 110:1
Jesus is presently reigning as king over all creation. This is the repeated testimony of the New Testament. Through the month of December we will be looking at this truth from four different passages of Scripture: two Old Testament prophecies of his reign, a New Testament passage on how he came to reign, and finally a New Testament description of his reign. We begin with Psalm 110, an Old Testament prophecy of his reign. Pastor Joel will be walks us through the text. Sunday, December 7th, 2014.