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Jesus doesn’t call us to retreat from culture, but instead to live in it with Him as our foundation.
What does the story of Esther teach us about our faith today? To watch the Bible Project Story for Esther, follow this link.
When you slow down and think about it, a room full of people having a sing-along every Sunday is kind of weird. But why is it important to the life of the Church?
Jesus uses some key language to teach us about who He is and who we are called to be as we follow Him.
We learn about the wrath of God…and His plan to fulfill it. God’s Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash
A great look at how we can better understand law and gospel at work in our lives through the lens of New Year’s resolutions and the characters of Calvin and Hobbes.
We take a deeper look into how and why we sing at Advent through they classic hymn, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.
Paul preaches in Athens. Movie Clips from this Sermon: The Lego Movie – The Special Karate Kid – The Lessons Come Together Apollo 13 – Getting Home Harry Potter – The Boy Who Lived, Come to Die Return of the King – The Journey does not End Here
We look at the early church and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. How do these two times, separated by distance and years, relate to us today?
Starting into a series on the book of Acts. Jesus gives the early Church promise and purpose.
If we are called to love everyone, why is there so much hate toward groups of people based on their nationality or sexual orientation from the church?
Paul used the altar to the unknown God in Athens, how are we telling people about Jesus?
Sometimes you may feel as if you have to try harder and harder for God. But what if He already has you where He needs you? What if what you are already doing is for His purpose? What if He wants to use you as, a parent. a friend. a co-worker. a student. a neighbor. […]
A rich young ruler, a camel through the eye of the needle, and leaving home. Luke 18:18-30
Jesus tells us not to be anxious, what does that mean? Luke 12:22-34 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. […]
What is the biblical model of sharing the kingdom? Luke 10:1-12 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore […]
What does it mean for us to pick up our crosses to follow after Jesus ? Luke 9:7-9, 18-27 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by […]
The Sower of the seed. Luke 8:1-15 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone […]
What does a 1st Century Roman Centurion have to teach us about the Authority of Jesus? Luke 7:1-10 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. […]
The real world implications of following the teachings of Jesus. Luke 6:27-38 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one […]
Jesus flips the script when it comes to His Kingdom. Luke 5:17-28 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. […]
The Devil tempts Jesus in the desert. Luke 4:1-15 ESV 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. […]
John the Baptist fulfills prophecy and teaches us about conviction, repentance, and comfort. Luke 3:1-6, 15-18 ESV In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, […]
What does the story of Simeon and Anna teach us today? Luke 2:25-32, 36-40 ESV 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him […]
What is the difference between resolutions and following Jesus. | Matthew 16:24-25, John 15:1-5, Acts 2:42-47
As we wrap up our advent series Jon brings home for us the importance of this season | Revelation 21:1-7
How do we live in this world right now, with all of its brokenness while still looking forward to the not yet, when Jesus returns? | Matthew 22:34-40
Advent is the first season we celebrate in the church calendar. But what is it, and why do we celebrate it? | Genesis 3:1-15
Seeking riches is not the way of the Gospel. So how do we find contentment in the things of this world? | Luke 12:13-34
Looking at the encouragement of the Apostle Paul in Philippians we can find some prescriptive ways to remain content in all circumstances. | Philippians 4:4-13
How do we live in our country as citizens of the Kingdom of God? | Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:14-17, Matthew 22:35-40
How do we as followers of Jesus view the government? | 1 Samuel 8:4-9, 1 Timothy 6:13-16
We finish our time in Galatians hearing how we are to use our freedom in the Gospel. | Galatians 6
How do we live in such a way that we display the fruit of the Spirit? | Galatians 5:15-26
What does it mean to be a slave to the law? What does it mean for us to be heirs of the Gospel? | Galatians 4:1-9
Paul gives us a clear view of the law and the promise of God, for us it means that we are given a clear lens of viewing our lives and world through Law and Gospel. | Galatians 3
In our justification through faith there is freedom from self-righteousness and for a new life. | Galatians 2
Galatians 1 opens the book with Paul calling out the people of the Church at Galatia. In this section of scripture we see Paul reminding the Galatians that there is freedom found in the Gospel alone, not the Gospel plus __________. | Galatians 1:6-13
In a world telling us all we need is “positive thinking” how does the Gospel teach us to rest? | Hebrews 4:9-12, Matthew 28:18-20
What if when Jesus said “Go!” He meant to the places we already are? | Isaiah 55:9-13, 1 Peter 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20 Want the processes sheet that Pastor Ted mentions in the sermon? You can download it below: Everday Missionary Plan
How do we find hope in the midst of this broken world? | Psalm 46; Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Isaiah 53:4-5; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Romans 8:1-2, 31, 38-39; Revelation 21:1-5
Lamenting gives allows us to acknowledge the realities of this world while still finding hope in Jesus. | Psalm 13
We are all going somewhere and Jesus is already there. | Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:14-16
Moving into a new series we see how God works righteousness in us and for us and calls us to love our neighbors. | Matthew 9:10-13, Psalm 11, Matthew 5:20
Our series culminates this week with a discussion on seeking the kingdom in our spiritual lives. || Matthew 7:24-27, Philippians 1:18-26
We love to be right, but is that the right way to love? There are so many arguments that we want to win with no thought to the person with whom we are arguing. What does this mean when we seek the kingdom with our knowledge?
We begin our new series on Seeking the Kingdom. Looking at the tension in the story of the Rich Young Ruler from the Gospel of Mark, 10:17-27, Pastor Ted looks at how we want to be monarchs when we’re called to be stewards.
Jesus prays in this chapter of John giving us an example, an insight into His relationship with the Father, and displays His love for us.
Jesus keeps comparing himself to physical things to explain spiritual realities. We search for false idols to satisfy the need for an identity. Also, an explanation of Family Worship.
How important is justice to the Advent message? || Jeremiah 23:5 | Isaiah 42:1-4 | 1 Peter 3:18
How do we find Peace in a world full of unrest? || Isaiah 54:10 | Hebrews 4:14-16 | John 14:27
Jon takes us through the logistics of telling our story, never absent of the work and grace of Jesus
Why is it important to tell your story? Genesis 1:1-5 || Revelation 12:7-12 || 1 Peter 3:15
Pastor Ted walks us through the value of Multiplication. Matthew 28:16-20 || Acts 2:42-47
A disciple is someone who trust the promises of Jesus and seeks to follow him. Encouraging this is one of our core values at Narrative. || John 15:1-17
Sermon from our official launch Sunday! Over the next five weeks we will be discussing our core values, today we start with the foundational value: The Gospel. || John 3:1-18
Christians are called to live in joy, what does that mean? Romans 12:9-13 || James 1:1-4
Jon pulls apart scripture and the understanding of some great authors to help us understand the importance of singing in our worship.
Revealed and Response a series on why we worship. A closer look at John 4 shows us the importance of worshiping together.