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In the coming months and years, the biggest threat to the church is not what happens "out there" - which we can't control - but rather what happens "in here," amongst us, which we can control.
Peter has just encouraged followers of Jesus by marvelously explaining who they are because of the gracious work God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Now that they are firmly established in Christ, Peter calls them to action.
God in His mercy has secured for us a salvation that the trials of this world cannot destroy. May He be praised!
When the original audience heard this letter, they knew that the charge from Peter to stand firm in the true grace of God was an exhortation from experience. As we step back and look at Peter's life in this sermon, may we be encouraged that we too can be transformed by the grace of God.
This sibling rivalry got way out of hand. Learn about the disastrous consequences of Edom's pride and the certainty of God's justice.
“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” (CS Lewis) This story takes us between those two ditches by calling us to be aware of the enemy and his schemes, and to be in awe of the Son of God, who came to “destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)
Facing exile because of their sin, the people of Israel are left asking, "is there any way God can redeem this disaster?" In response, God shows them a vision of a glorious future where he will deal with their sin and bring flourishing once more.
All too easily, humans can twist religion into something aimed at serving our comfort, cravings, and convenience. That’s the temptation that Amos called Israel out for, and it's a temptation we have to be on guard against today.
We all love poetic justice—when it happens to someone else. But Amos wants us to realize that God's true justice implicates each and every one of us.
"What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?" He is Yahweh, and He is with us in every storm we face.
Jesus Christ is the anchor of our souls amid all of life's transitions and storms. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Therefore, have confidence in him to sustain you.
Matthew draws our attention to Jesus' interaction with Peter's mother-in-law, as well as many who are oppressed by demons and sick. What does this section add to the portrait of the person and work of Christ that Matthew is painting for us? And how should we respond?
After showing us Jesus' compassion for an outcast, Matthew now highlights Jesus' care for an oppressor. How does the Centurion's faith and Jesus' response shape our view of the King and His kingdom?
After His authoritative teaching in the sermon on the mount, King Jesus now displays His authority through many miracles. First up? A leper who is cleansed physically, socially, religiously, spiritually, and eschatologically.
The community of God is called to steward the story of God so that the coming generations might set their hope in God.
The first half of Joel leaves the reader with the question "where is their God?" In the second half, God removes his people’s shame by showing, at their lowest point, that he is with them.
Hosea has shown us that God will go to great lengths to win back the hearts of His people. As we finish up the book, we will continue looking at how God's love compels Him to reveal and replace the idols in our hearts. This will result in true flourishing in our lives and in the world.
It is likely not made out of wood. You probably did not craft it from stone. But the idols of your heart are just as dangerous. Thankfully, your compassionate Father is at work to reveal and replace every idol in your life.
Evidence is presented and Israel stands guilty as charged before a holy, righteous Judge. What will their punishment be? And is there any hope?
Hosea and Gomer's marriage is an enacted parable showing the seriousness of Israel's sin and the depth of God's love and faithfulness.
How can a sinful people live in covenant relationship with a holy God? To answer this question, Exodus 34 gives us a glimpse into God’s heart. This picture of a merciful yet just God forms the bedrock for the Minor Prophets’ message.
It takes the entire community of the church to bring up the next generation of faithful, resilient disciples.
We are starting a three week series called “It Takes a Village” where we will hear about God’s design for our community to bless the nations, bring up the next generation, and build up the body.
Each year we join churches across the country in setting aside the third Sunday of January to observe Sanctity of Life Sunday. This week we will see how our ongoing study of the Sermon on the Mount produces a worldview that seeks flourishing for all humans, from womb to tomb.
Jesus warns His disciples of some dangers along the hard path so that we faithfully endure and enter the kingdom of heaven on the last day.
As Jesus concludes the sermon on the mount, He challenges His audience to make a decision. There are only two ways to live. Which one will you choose?
The "Golden Rule" is well known but often not well-lived. How might next year look if by God's strength we intentionally, holistically, creatively, and imperfectly treat others the way we want to be treated?
Life's struggles may weigh us down, but we find peace in knowing that God always has better plans. This peace is revealed in Jesus Christ, and we will return glory to Him.
Mary's praise of the Lord is fueled by God's mercy towards the humble in the past, present, and future. From her joyful praise to the Lord, we are shown how to embrace true joy.
The songs of Mary, Zechariah, and others leading up to the birth of Jesus draw on an Old Testament pattern—the song of Hannah in 1 Samuel 2. By reading and reflecting on this song, we prepare our hearts for the Advent season.
Kingdom citizens are encouraged to persevere in expectant prayer because we have a good Heavenly Father who delights to provide good things for His children.
As Jesus continues to instruct us in the ways of the Kingdom, He addresses our tendency to judge others self-righteously and hypocritically without dealing with our own sin.
Jesus invites us to lay down the weight of worry by trusting our Heavenly Father's care as we seek first the kingdom of God.
How is your heart? What do you hunger for? What do you want? As Jesus continue discipling His Kingdom citizens, He presses into the core of our being and challenges us to treasure that which is truly worthy of our affections.
After aligning our hearts with God's name, kingdom, and will, we have the privilege of bringing our daily needs before our caring Father in prayer.
After instructing us on the problems we have with prayer and inviting us to have a posture of childlike dependency, Jesus gives us a pattern for praying. This week we'll look at the first three God-centered petitions of name, kingdom, and will.
Rather than living (and dying) for the praise of men, as Kingdom citizens we trust that our Heavenly Father sees, hears, knows, and rewards His people. And that is enough.
Have you ever truly wondered what your purpose is? Psalm 134 calls God's people to their intended purpose and the benefits thereof.
Because of the grace of God, Kingdom citizens righteously respond in unexpected ways to a watching world.
The hard labor of raising up the family of faith in the ways of the Lord is not only a labor worth doing, but a joy that God has given to his people.
Psalm 120 is a song of discontent—but this discontent is meant to light a fire, start a journey, and drive us to seek God.
Israel experienced heartache, pain, and loss. Through it all, God was doing the beautiful work of restoration.
This song gives every pilgrim on their way to glory the needed assurance that with the LORD there is abundant forgiveness.
How should God's people respond in the face of ridicule and contempt? We must look in faith to the enthroned King and wait upon Him for deliverance.
The Kingdom is filled with people who don't need to take oaths or vows because their character backs up their words.
As Jesus continues preaching about whole-person, inside-out righteousness, He draws our attention to the lustful intentions of our hearts and calls us to take serious steps to fight sexual sin.
The Christian community is a priestly consecratory body through which brotherly unity sanctifies members of the body to draw others to Jesus.
In a world of anger and rage, King Jesus' people are to be characterized by reconciliation and peace.
Last week we saw that the flourishing life that Jesus is describing and inviting us to is founded on the authoritative word of God fulfilled in Christ, interpreted by Him, and applied in and through Him. This week we take a closer look at how to interpret and apply His word in our lives.
As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, we will see how he views the Bible and how that impacts how we read and relate to the Old Testament today.
Self-control is a virtue that is universally valued, so how should Christians seek to cultivate this virtue? What counsel does Proverbs give for what it looks like to exercise discipline and self-control in the life of the Christian?
Both Proverbs and the Sermon on the Mount help us catch a vision of the flourishing life as God defines it. But it’s not enough to simply catch that vision—we need to know how to direct our steps to get there. What wisdom does the book of Proverbs offer on the topic of planning?
Join us as we celebrate Easter by looking at the peace which the resurrection brings to individuals, communities, and the world.
The people of the Kingdom bring glory to God through lives that proclaim and display the beauty of the new covenant.
In part 2 of our study in the Beatitudes, we look at Jesus' description of the good life.
Jesus begins His sermon on the mount by addressing one of the deepest longings we have as humans.
Money problems exist for both the wealthy and those in poverty because of the temptation to rely on it alone.
How should kingdom people speak? The Proverbs provide plenty of principles to help guide our words.
Join us on the mountain as we sit down with the disciples at the feet of Jesus, the Great Teacher.
The believer's life is a daily and deliberate submission to God's call to wisdom (the fear of the Lord) amidst many moral voices that seek our attention.
Through a compelling speech by Wisdom, Solomon shows us the necessity of hearing wise instruction and actively pursuing wisdom, and points us to the one true and wise king — Jesus.
Because God has made mankind in His image, people are uniquely valuable. Because of this, God's people are compelled to show love and compassion to all people and confront injustice where it is found, whether against the unborn, the elderly, the disabled, the weak, or the poor.
As Solomon disciples his sons, he pleads with them to embrace wisdom instead of sexual sin.
Watch the service in which on 1/8/2023 we commissioned Scott Allen to the role of pastor for preaching and vision.
In our pursuit of the things we need and want, we're often enticed by dangerous shortcuts. The Lord kindly calls us to the longer path of wisdom that works hard and waits for the him.
The advent of Jesus changes everyone, even those not eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new King. There is only one right response to the Christ.
As we acknowledge the stress in our own lives that comes from change, we’ll study Mary’s response to a plan that turned her world upside down. We can learn from her approach that focuses on God’s character instead of her circumstances.
Our "Portraits of Advent" series begins with Joseph, a just man whose life was changed drastically by an unexpected pregnancy.
Proverbs 5 invites us to look past the allure of sexual temptation to its devastating consequences, and to embrace God’s better alternative of love within limits.
What makes wisdom so good? It confronts the whole person, for their whole life, throughout all generations.
Proverbs 3 confronts us with the question: "Will I trust God, or will I trust in myself, my possessions, and my comforts? The LORD directs the path of those who trust in Him.
God has precious wisdom waiting to be poured on us. But it may not come the way you think.
What do you truly want? And how far will you go to get it? Wisdom shows us what to do when we are tempted to gratify our personal desires at the expense of others.
A church that regularly sits at the feet of Jesus will be a church that faithfully serves Him.
We are compelled by the generosity of God our Father who provides us with everything we need to live lives marked by generous action.
Things are getting worse in Israel after the death of their last (and worst) judge, Samson.
What does the Bible mean by the word, "repent"? Do believing Christians also have to repent? Is it still repentance if I keep on sinning?
We are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. And yet, Paul tells us to do something in order to receive the reward of our inheritance.
Service and the exercise of our spiritual gifts follow our salvation. Therefore, God, through the Holy Spirit, has empowered every believer with the ability to contribute to the maturity of the Church. Hence, by putting their faith in Jesus, all believers have signed up to be players and not spectators in edifying others and growing God’s kingdom. And the personal questions that each of us has to ask are: "Have I found and taken my place? And what and how am I doing in my place?"
We consider the story of Abimelech and how his story relates to gentleness and kindness.
May the Lord produce in us a posture of humble dependence on Him in the face of adversity that is expressed in setting our faces to seek Him, crying out for help, patiently waiting on Him, and acting in faith on His promises.
Before his public ministry, Jesus is put to the test in the wilderness through a season of severe deprivation and temptation. What can we learn from his response?
We are called to live lives of faith-fueled obedience, looking to Jesus alone for our hope, security, and salvation, from start to finish.
Jesus, the living word of God, has spoken. In this text, Paul tells us where his word belongs.
When the message of Jesus begins to take root in our own lives, it will undoubtedly impact the culture around us.
Good things happen when the risen king takes up residence in the heart of the believer.
A seemingly simple question, with a diversity of answers, begs for re-exploration. What do we uncover if we go back to the New Testament with fresh eyes? Listen to this exhilarating rediscovery of the original good news that turned the world upside down.
To be hospitable is to welcome others by leading them into the strength, gladness, and glory of God in Jesus Christ.
In this message, we explore themes of pleasing God, avoiding immorality, and spirituality from Eph 5:1-21.
There's lots of confusion about issues of gender and sexuality, even within the church. What do we as a church believe, and what does the word say about these things? And how should we live this out?
The Bible is a "heaven and earth" story. Earth is where we live, so naturally we know more about what's happening here. But what is the story from the "other side"? What is the story of the spiritual world?
Paul closes his “book of joy” with two paths to relieve the anxious Christian of their fears and concerns. Both secure ‘the peace of God’ and so should be used by Christians as they walk the path of pilgrimage. The first is prayer (4-7), and the second is recognition (8-9). The latter widens the scope of the Christian’s’ eyes to see the good gifts God has granted his creation (and so his people) and should be received the gratitude. Paul commands imitation, which implies he has done both. So should we.
Continuing the message from a couple weeks ago - what does it look like for the different members of the church to be gifted with spiritual gifts?
How should Paul's metaphor of the church being a body impact how we live in community together?
Ongoing sermon series on the book of Ephesians. This message explores the idea of unity among the peoples of the world, especially among believers.
The Scriptures show us that this world is filled with helpless people. Lost people. Wild people. Indeed we find that, though we may generally know where we are or what is supposed to come next, on our own, we all are lost and helpless people. But God has determined to send us help, to send us His salvation.
As we begin advent, how does the Incarnation relate to our own adoption into God's family?
As we close our series in Exodus, we trace the theme of God's glory. What does the word "glory" mean? And how does God show himself as glorious?
Sermon from our ongoing series "Faith of our Fathers." This message explores Joseph's integrity and God's blessing.
As soon as they get the covenant, Israel breaks it. How will Yahweh respond? How will Moses respond?
The mark of a true disciple is a willingness to follow Jesus no matter the cost, knowing that he alone has the words of eternal life.
Understanding how the detailed blueprints for the tabernacle revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai interconnect with the grand redemptive plan God has written throughout the biblical storyline from Eden to heaven.
The call to truthfulness - especially in a way that guards justice and others' reputations - is a mark of God's redeemed community. And through Jesus, we as the church can pursue being this kind of people together.
In this message we look at the eighth commandment, "you shall not steal." The amount of human creativity harnessed to serve sins, like the sin of theft, is incredible. What would it look like instead for God's people to harness their creativity to serve generosity?
The 7th commandment, "do not commit adultery," is both straightforward and yet profound. How do we apply the fullness of this text to our lives today as Christians?
It can be frightening to recognize the frailness of our humanity but our frailty is the best lens we have to see God's faithfulness.
The commandment not to murder seems pretty straight-forward, but what more is here for the people of God and what does it reveal of God's heart?
The fifth commandment to honor your father and mother is coupled with a promise to live long in the land. The promise, like the commandments, is intended to signify what a life well-lived will produce. Honoring the elders and those in authority is an expression of gratitude to God and trust in his provision. A church and society that rejects their elders is a sign of disobedience, not enlightenment.
Entering God's rest is both a command and a gift. Why does God take the rest of his people so seriously? And how do we come to know the fullness of rest he has for us?
The commandment regarding the use of God's name is commonly misunderstood. What is the true, deeper meaning behind this command, and what is its significance for our lives as Christians today?
The beginning of the ten commandments continues a theme throughout what has come before it and what will come after: freedom is obedience and the prohibition to have no other gods before Yahweh is because God always places a well-worn path before us to follow: the one he carved for us in His word.
The “Torah” (first five books of the Old Testament) is filled with commandments from God. 613 of them to be exact. Why did God give so many commands? What are the general contours of the commandments? Where does Jesus fit it? How does the New Testament Christian, whose hope is in Jesus Christ, respond to the commandments of God in the Old Testament?
Not only can God handle our most raw feelings about life’s tragedies, but he’s given us the grace of lament to help us bring our pain to him.
At the foot of Mt. Sinai, the Israelites consecrate themselves as the Lord appears to them visibly, announcing the terms of the covenant that constitutes them as a nation.
Moses provides a faithful example of sharing the good news of Yahweh with his extended family and learns a thing or two along the way.
In this message, Israel squares off against the Amalekites in their first battle. Meanwhile, Moses climbs a hill and does something remarkable. What does this story teach the church today?
What happens when a group of grumblers starts shaking their fists at the sky? An upside-down trial with God in the dock. What happens when God continues to grant mercy to these grumblers once again? Hope.
How will God respond to Israel's grumblings for food in the wilderness? What does this teach us about who God is?
When the Israelites wander through the wilderness, what does it look like for them to trust in God to provide? What lessons are there for us in this passage?
In this message we see the climax event of the Exodus story where God forever liberates his people from Egyptian control. What lessons does this story have for the Church today?
What do the passages about the ritual of consecrating the firstborn and Israel's first baby-steps out of Egypt reveal about who God is?
In this message we'll look at the 10th and final plague on Egypt and consider 10 things the Passover teaches us as Christians.
Sermon for Easter 2021. What are the implications of Christ's resurrection? Listen to learn more.
Yahweh, the God of Israel, is the sovereign lord of heaven and earth, and Moses, his servant, is called to be his faithful representative before Pharaoh. Christians can glean much from these truths as it applies to our lives and mission today.
All Scripture is God-Breathed, including genealogies. This one is helpful because it validates the historicity of the Exodus account, highlights the importance of relationship/connection, and points to Jesus Christ who is Yahweh and the better Aaron.
Covid. Politics. The Barlow’s announcement…“Our pets’ heads are falling off!” We need some hope. Peter has some for us.
In this message we see that the way Christians do big things in the kingdom is my faithfully doing the small things.
Have you ever made a bad decision out of fear? Jesus shows us a wonderfully liberating truth that allows us to be led by faith instead of being driven by fear.
Who is the church called to be? In this message we look at the radical and all-inclusive compassion of Jesus, and in it we see not only the heart of our Savior but also a vision for the kind of church he came to build...
In this message pastor Andy shows how life is full of many changing seasons, but God is ultimately in control. How might God be leading us in the coming season?
God uses impossible circumstances, strange stories, and humble servants to teach us about himself and his mission.
Oftentimes we feel inadequate or scared to be the people that Jesus has commissioned us to be. In this message, we see how God sends and empowers fearful servants for His glory.
How can we become happier, more joyful, people in 2021? In this message, Pastor Andy gives us 3 pathways to Christian happiness from Philippians 4.
The familiarity of the Christmas story can often mean we overlook the smaller details for the grand finale. Luke is all about these smaller details and the wonderful works of God found there.
How does the Isaiah 9 prophecy about Jesus, written thousands of years ago, still apply to our lives today?
Advent is a time to set our hearts on the coming of Jesus. In this sermon we reflect on how Jesus came to bring unshakable hope to our lives.
As we enter the season of advent, what would it look like for you to fast from distractions in order to feast on Christ for the last 40 days of the year? The story of Mary and Martha helps us reorient our priorities around what's most important.
In this passage Moses faces a difficult choice. Was it murder or was an act of deliverance? We'll find out the answer in this sermon.
In this message we hear the story of the birth of Moses, and in his birth we see God's pattern of salvation.
The Bible calls us to honor and obey our governing authorities. But is there ever a time when we should disobey? Exodus chapter 1 gives us the answer.
Why study a 3000 year old book? In this message, Pastor Andy shares some reasons we should immerse ourselves in the book of Exodus.
You cannot be spiritually mature without being theologically mature. Therefore all Christians must press on towards theological maturity.
We all thirst for satisfaction. In this passage, Jesus promises that all who come to him will have their thirsts eternally quenched and their souls forever satisfied.
Unless the Lord returns first, all of us will die some day. In this message, Paul tells us how to view death as Christians.
Have you ever wondered if the "last days" were near? Or how to prepare for the end times? In our text today, Paul is going to going to help us understand the "last days" and how to walk through them.
You've heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In our text today, Paul is going to describe a faithful gospel ministry using three "pictures" or metaphors: A Skilled Worker, A Clean Vessel, and A Gentle Servant.
What does a faithful church look like? In our text this week, Paul answers this question by giving us 3 marks of a faithful ministry.
How do we grow stronger in the Christian life? Today we will learn the answer from 2 Timothy 2:1
The church has been given a priceless treasure in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In our passage this week, Paul tells us to steward this invaluable gift by not being ashamed of it and by guarding it.
Paul is writing to Timothy from prison, remembering all that God has done in Timothy's life and reminding him to live out his calling.
Money can be a harmful idol or a helpful mirror. Jesus challenges the typical goals of life by confronting a selfish man caught in a family feud.
Psalm 6 is an invitation to honestly express your sorrows and weariness to God with a steady trust that God will keep his promise to hear our cries and relieve us, one day, of the burdens of weariness.
Because God is faithful, we have hope that will fully and finally dwell with Him forever.
What does it look like for the Kingdom of Christ to reshape the way we think about race? How does God's Word help us to view one another through the lens of the new heavens and new earth?
How does the truth that all people are made in God's image transform how we ought to view one another?
Listen to an exposition of the book of Philemon as we seek to understand a theological foundation for the Christian pursuit of reconciliation.
What main priorities should we have as we begin to engage questions of racial tension and injustice as Christians? Listen to find out.
Jesus was resurrected from the dead, exalted to the Father's right hand, and then poured out the Holy Spirit on his people, as he promised, clothing them with power for the mission that lay ahead.
Jesus was raised, not just from the dead... but all the way to heaven itself! Listen as we consider how the Lord Jesus ascended to heaven, to the Father's right hand, and what that means for us as his people.
Jesus was raised from the dead so that we would live with confidence and hope of what's to come.
The resurrection gives us confidence that we can stand righteous and guiltless before God.
After Jesus was raised from the dead, he calls his people to be missionaries - to tell the world about the in-breaking of new creation that the resurrection launched.
"suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into the depths."