Spiritual life and warfare are to be experienced with relationship in the local church.
Local church leadership is provided by Christ to prepare the saints, so we persist until glory and are protected from deception.
1 Samuel 17:19-50 // Seth Kleeberger // Confidence increases when I trust God’s promises and his ability to keep them.
Genesis 32:22–31 // Seth Kleeberger // To truly encounter God is the end of self-sufficiency.
2 Samuel 7:12–16 // Seth Kleeberger // The Son of David secures the confidence of his people forever.
Genesis 22:15–18 // Seth Kleeberger // All the promises of God are fulfilled by the Son of Abraham.
John 8:39–47 // Seth Kleeberger // God's children are identified by their response to God's Son.
2 Peter 1:19–21 // Seth Kleeberger // Scripture is the believers’ ultimate authority, and is sufficient to provide all that we need to thrive as followers of Jesus Christ.
John 7:37–52 // Seth Kleeberger // Life in his name comes only for those who judge Jesus rightly.
John 7:25–36 // Andrew Reed // Life in his name comes only for those who judge Jesus rightly.
John 7:1–24 // Seth Kleeberger // Life in his name comes only for those who judge Jesus rightly.
John 6:60–71 // Seth Kleeberger // Life in his name requires staying with Jesus, even though many are leaving.
John 6:41–59 // Seth Kleeberger // To experience life in his name, I must have the Bread of Life.
John 6:1–21 // Seth Kleeberger // Confidence in Jesus depends on belief in the capability of Jesus.
Romans 10:11–15 // Seth Kleeberger // Testifying together as the Church is the very mission of the Church.
Ephesians 2:19–22 // Seth Kleeberger // Belonging together in the church is only for a certain kind of person.
1 Timothy 6:17–19 // Seth Kleeberger // Giving together is a clear demonstration of radical transformation.
1 Peter 4:10–11 // Seth Kleeberger // Serving together is the action of the church's anticipation of the end.
Hebrews 3:12–14 // Seth Kleeberger // Living together protects God's people from severe spiritual danger.
Psalm 19:7–14 // Seth Kleeberger // Learning together unlocks the astonishing benefits of God's word.
Philippians 3:12–17 // Seth Kleeberger // Spiritual progress requires a holy dissatisfaction.
John 5:30–38 // Seth Kleeberger // Rejecting the Son is rejecting the Father's testimony. There is no neutrality.
John 5:1–18 // Jared Torres // The authority of Jesus is the problem with Jesus for those opposed to Jesus.
John 4:43–54 // Seth Kleeberger // The power of Jesus is directed toward people of faith.
John 19:25–27 // Seth Kleeberger // Resurrection confidence is available today and every day.
John 2:13–22 // Seth Kleeberger // When I submit to the authority of Jesus, worship changes.
John 2:1–12 // Seth Kleeberger // For those who recognize the glory of Jesus’ power, life changes.
John 1:38–51 // Seth Kleeberger // The first disciples demonstrate the starting points for every disciple.
John 1:19–37 // Seth Kleeberger // The greatest witness shows every witness the way to witness.
John 1:14–18 // Seth Kleeberger // A full experience of God depends upon the exclusivity of Jesus.
John 1:6–13 // Seth Kleeberger // A full experience of God depends upon the exclusivity of Jesus.
John 1:1–5 // Seth Kleeberger // The book of John is about Jesus, and so is everything else.
Psalm 23:5–6 // Seth Kleeberger // The root of Christian confidence lives in the soil of God’s faithfulness.
Psalm 23:4 // Seth Kleeberger // God's shepherding care in the valley reinforces my confidence through the valley.
Psalm 23:2–3 // Jason Huff // God’s abundant provision for me fuels unwavering confidence in me.
Psalm 23:1 // Seth Kleeberger // When my hope is grounded exclusively in the good Shepherd, my confidence increases.
Philippians 2:9–11 // Stefan Wilson // For Christmas to be restored, the infant Jesus must also be the exalted Lord.
Matthew 2:1–12 // Seth Kleeberger // For Christmas to be restored, Christ the King must be crowned.
Jeremiah 23:5–6 // Seth Kleeberger // For Christmas to be restored, the promised Messiah must be received.
1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 // Seth Kleeberger // Living hope is sustained within uniquely gospel relationships.
1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 // Seth Kleeberger // Living hope thrives in a healthy local church.
1 Thessalonians 5:12–18 // Seth Kleeberger // Living hope thrives in a healthy local church.
1 Thessalonians 4:15–18 // Seth Kleeberger // When true eschatology is communicated, living hope is encouraged.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 // Jared Torres // Living hope depends upon the right eschatology.
1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 // Seth Kleeberger // Living hope depends upon my increasing love for others.
1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 // Seth Kleeberger // Living hope depends upon my strategic pursuit of holiness.
1 Thessalonians 3:1–13 // Seth Kleeberger // The best gospel leaders are more invested than I think.
1 Thessalonians 2:13–20 // Seth Kleeberger // The best gospel leaders are more invested than I think.
1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 // Seth Kleeberger // The best gospel leaders press us toward living hope.
1 Thessalonians 1:4–10 // Seth Kleeberger // Hope in these last days lives in the best gospel relationships.
1 Thessalonians 1:1–3 // Seth Kleeberger // Hope in these last days lives in the best gospel relationships.
Ephesians 4:15–16 // Seth Kleeberger // Genuine Communication ensures protection and growth for all who are home in Christ Church.
Ephesians 2:11–18 // Seth Kleeberger // Relational connection is the responsibility of all who are home in Christ Church.
2 Corinthians 8:1–9 // Seth Kleeberger // Contagious generosity is the pattern for those who are home in Christ Church.
Acts 20:22–24 // Seth Kleeberger // Redeemed ambition is the propellant for those who are home in Christ Church.
Hebrews 10:19–25 // Seth Kleeberger // Vertical engagement is the privilege of being home in Christ Church.
Psalm 122 // Stefan Wilson // The people of praise have an unwavering hope in an unchanging God.
Psalm 111 // Patrick Gomer // Pondering the works of God ignites unrivaled praise for him.
Romans 11:36–12:2 // Seth Kleeberger // Christ Church must gather with unified convictions.
Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:8 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down life is radically urgent and simple.
Ecclesiastes 10:8–11:6 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside down people manage everyday risks with wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:11–10:7 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living activates wisdom in my every day life.
Ecclesiastes 9:1–10 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living is driven by death…differently.
Matthew 21:1–11 // Seth Kleeberger // All who see Jesus accurately respond to Him appropriately.
Ecclesiastes 8:1–17 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down wisdom generates a supernaturally joyful life.
Ecclesiastes 5:8–6:12 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living is anchored exclusively to God in every season.
Ecclesiastes 4:1–16 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living produces unique relational values in God’s people.
Ecclesiastes 3:1–22 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living stabilizes God’s people in the constant rhythms of life.
Ecclesiastes 1:12–2:26 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside Down living transforms my real life pursuits.
Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 // Seth Kleeberger // Upside down life infuses significance into the cycle of every life.
1 Peter 4:7–11// Seth Kleeberger // A right view of eternity informs the way God's church lives NOW.
Romans 8:1–4 // Seth Kleeberger // The freedom of grace is only realized through life in the Spirit.
Luke 7:36–50 // Seth Kleeberger // The beauty of Christ fuels unashamed worship in a saved life.
Isaiah 6:1–8 // Seth Kleeberger // When I am gripped by God’s greatness, it changes everything about me.
Philippians 3:12–16 // Francois Giurgiu // Holy discontentment is essential for spiritual progress.
Luke 2:29–35 // Nick Ely // I celebrate Christmas passionately only when I see Jesus accurately.
Luke 1:46–55 // Jared Torres // True Christmas celebration abounds when the incarnation astounds.
1 John 5:6–21 // Seth Kleeberger // Christian assurance always has everyday real life consequences.
1 John 4:13–21 // Seth Kleeberger // The river of Christian assurance is fed by the streams of God’s provision.
1 John 4:7–12 // Seth Kleeberger // Christian love is a big deal for Christian assurance.
1 John 3:19–24 // Seth Kleeberger // Christian confidence is both findable and functional.
1 John 3:11–18 // Seth Kleeberger // True church love marks (and therefore assures) true church people.
1 John 3:4–10 // Seth Kleeberger // Unbroken sin patterns and genuine Christian assurance are incompatible.
1 John 2:28–3:3 // Adam Bailie // Right now gospel confidence lives in right now gospel conduct.
1 John 2:18–27 // Seth Kleeberger // Christian assurance is fortified by persistent defense.
1 John 2:7–17 // Seth Kleeberger // My Christian situation strengthens my Christian assurance.
1 John 2:1–6 // Seth Kleeberger // Assurance thrives, because I don’t sin like I used to.
1 John 1:5–10 // Seth Kleeberger // Where God’s light shines, every one of God’s people can see.
1 John 1:1–4 // Seth Kleeberger // Assurance arrives in a unique person and with definite purposes.
1 Timothy 1:13–15 // Seth Kleeberger // Collective clarity bolsters individual confidence on my mission for Christ.
1 Timothy 1:12–13 // Seth Kleeberger // Awareness of my identity in Christ fuels intensity of my mission for Christ.
Nehemiah 13 // Seth Kleeberger // God’s people must be vigilant to guard against spiritual compromise.
Nehemiah 12 // Seth Kleeberger // God’s people live to celebrate the goodness of God in a way that will be heard.
Nehemiah 10 // Seth Kleeberger // Personal holiness is not an option in the life of one who follows Christ.
Nehemiah 9 // Seth Kleeberger // Freedom from sin is only experienced when God's people take sin seriously.
Psalm 139:1–16 // Jared Torres // When the storms of life rage, anchor your soul to what is true of God.
Nehemiah 8 // Jason Hiles // God works continually to gather and prepare His people for the work of His Kingdom.
Nehemiah 6 // Seth Kleeberger // Certainty in God’s purposes will trump any strategy the enemy employs to keep you from finishing strong.
Nehemiah 5 // Seth Kleeberger // Unchecked sin from within must be confronted in order for the work to continue.
Nehemiah 4 // Seth Kleeberger // Mentoring is the plan for learning to live real Christian life.
Nehemiah 3 // Seth Kleeberger // God’s work in the local church involves the radical, generous effort of everyone.
Nehemiah 2 // Seth Kleeberger // God will always provide what you need to accomplish what He’s given.
Nehemiah 1 // Seth Kleeberger // When God stirs your heart, step up and take responsibility.
1 Corinthians 4:9 // Seth Kleeberger // Grace is the basis of God’s overflowing power in the life of His Church.
Matthew 27:45–60 // Seth Kleeberger // Because Jesus was condemned, I can live a “no-condemnation” life.
Matthew 26:57–27:26 // Nick Ely // For my redemption, Jesus willfully accepted wrongful accusation.
Matthew 26:36–56 // Seth Kleeberger // Jesus accepted the ultimate abandonment so that I could experience the ultimate embrace.
Matthew 26:36–56 // Seth Kleeberger // Jesus accepted the ultimate abandonment so that I could experience the ultimate embrace.
Titus 3:9–15 // Seth Kleeberger // It is impossible to maintain good works without right relationships.
Titus 3:1–8 // Seth Kleeberger // Our capacity for impact directly relates with our capacity to remember.
Titus 2:11–15 // Seth Kleeberger // The grace of God, rightly understood, compels me to live with resolve.