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When Jesus entered Jerusalem, his character couldn't have been more different than that of his enemies.
Jesus is building his church through you when you make disciples and multiply churches.
As our church turns two years old, we reflect on the past year of God’s goodness and the next year of his guidance.
Sometimes love is simple. (Due to a technical problem, this message cuts off abruptly a few minutes before the end. Apologies and thanks for listening!)
Does God treat us differently depending on what we do? Or does he treat us the same no matter what? The answer is more complex than it seems.
Whether or not Father Abraham aced the "Isaac" exam, he had many sons... and Jesus was one of them.
Worship is more than an activity performed on Sunday mornings. Worship is what we were created to do.
Making every effort to maintain unity as believers through the gifts Christ has given us to do so.
Paul's ministry to the Gentiles is a model for Mission City and the church universal to imitate and even emulate!
We long for a world without pain and disappointment, and Easter is the preview we're looking for.
Jesus is righteous and humble. Both those qualities were on display when he came to Jerusalem for the last time.
Do you know anyone who can grow spiritually all on their own? That's okay...we don't either.
Zacchaeus was so small he had to climb a tree to see Jesus. But when he grasped the significance of who Jesus was, his life was transformed in a big way.
"Is this person fake?" It's not a fun question. But once we have to ask it, we need an answer.
We often think love means letting people choose their own way. But Jesus seems to think love can also mean having the boldness to point them in the right direction.
Will God give us the desires of our heart? Exactly what good things can we expect from God? The timeless words of Jesus offer some answers.
"No judgments." We love that phrase. But do we really mean it? Is it possible to put into practice? And what's God got to do with it? You be the judge.
What do birds, flowers, and mental peace have in common? The profound and simple words of Jesus show us a tried-and-true way out of anxiety.
Jesus warned against chasing money, but he didn't warn against chasing everything. In fact, he said there's one thing we should be accumulating nonstop.
The Christmas story opens with the family tree of Jesus. And if you thought your family had drama, wait till you hear this.
Insisting on our own rights is about as natural as it gets. But Jesus shows us another, more compelling option.
Getting a simple "yes" or "no" out of people is hard sometimes. But Jesus offers some timeless advice so that reliability can mark any of our relationships.
We have no problem believing in a God of love. But as Richard Lee of International Justice Mission explains, believing in a God of justice is more challenging because of the implications for how we treat our neighbor.
Nobody says "I do" while planning to say "I don't" later. Yet separation or divorce is how half of all marriages end. Into our "yes-then-no" world, the timeless words of Jesus about divorce are both challenging and encouraging.
"Christian" and "sexuality" may not seem like terms that go together. But in Christ's most famous speech, sexuality was no topic to avoid.
Everyone knows they shouldn't let anger drive them to hurt others. But what should we do with the emotion of being angry in the first place?
Was the Bible written to give people rules so they could become righteous? Or offer a righteousness to they could have for free by trust? The answer may surprise you.
What do salt and light have to do with each other? What do they have to do with us? Out of these two familiar objects, Jesus created a metaphor for the church that has stood the test of time.
A baptism is a special occasion at church, right up there with Christmas and Easter. If you want to know why, this ten-minute message is for you.
In the opening lines of the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains what makes a person truly blessed.
New ventures are challenging, tiring, and at times seem never-ending. If you've ever tried to start something new and found yourself needing to stop right in the middle of "go" time, this message is for you.
We all turn to something when things go wrong. The only question is, what? Pastor Won Kwak explores the actions of Peter and John in Acts chapter 4 after being released from prison, and how they can inspire better responses to our own challenges today.
Love is hard to find, and not just the romantic kind. In this message we explore what kinds of attitudes and actions real love always involves.
People getting married naturally think about what life will be like inside the marriage. But strong marriages are the ones who give themselves to a bigger purpose in the outside world.
Two families waiting to merge into one can be uncomfortable, but the anticipated union provides joy and patience. The metaphor of engagement isn't just for people with a "ring on it," but for anyone looking forward to an eternal union with God.
The need for romance isn't modern. While dating methods change consistently, the basic human drives behind dating do not. This makes the permanent wisdom of Scripture valuable even...perhaps especially...to modern people.
Why does singleness exist? How could singleness ever be useful or enjoyable? Why would God give someone a desire for a spouse but not...you know...a spouse? All this is explored in the first message of our new collection, "Single. Dating. Engaged. Married."
Many of us are familiar with the suffering Jesus of the cross, or the triumphant Jesus of the resurrection. But what about the tempted Jesus of the wilderness? Guest Pastor Chaz Hofler shows us what we can learn from one of the most famous temptation episodes of all time.
In the final paragraph of the Colossians letter, the author mentions several regular people by name. But he leave hints that the way they lived together as Christians was anything but regular.
Everyone is under the authority of someone. But whether you're in charge or not, the Bible has surprisingly practical advice on how the concept of authority should inform relationships.
From Psalm 126, pastor Won Kwak explains how joy works in our past, present, and future salvation.
The Bible is not silent on the value and importance of women. Many of our best ideas actually seem to be on loan...from God himself.
What did Jesus do right after he walked out of the tomb? The answer has more to do with you than you may think.
Guest Pastor James Roberson reminds us that life has a way of mocking our plans and leaving us disappointed. The surprising part is where much of the disappointment actually comes from.
The Bible proclaims what should be, but everyday life shows what is. The act of closing the gap between the two is what the Bible calls "justice."
If you've ever wanted to make a change, but weren't sure how to start...this one's for you.
The New Testament says discipline should play a role in our Christian lives. But what happens when our relationship with spiritual discipline gets broken?
Somehow the word "minister" has become a word that means "professional Christian," or something reserved for clergy and academics. But when the New Testament was written, everyone in the church was a minister - from the stage to the back row.
We pause our Colossians collection for an important conversation in our still-forming church. Who is leading us (humanly speaking)? What makes someone a leader? What should we expect from our leaders? There's never been a leader or lover of people like Jesus, and local church leaders always take their cues from him.
"Where have I been? Where am I going? How will I get there?" We often strategize about our careers, relationships, finances, and other areas of life without realizing we're doing it. But for a Christian, one ultimate strategy shapes all our immediate ones.
Two thousand years is a long time to go without seeing someone. Yet Christians constantly refer to things like our "love for Jesus," our "walk with Jesus," and more. But who, exactly, is this man we say we know so well?
This is not the January of usual optimism, to say the least. In this message from Colossians 1:1-14, we discover what it takes to simply endure and thrive in faith.
In years like this one, it's easy to wonder whether Christmas is truly possible. But the first Christmas didn't require an optimistic setting in order to provide hope. In fact, Christmas 2020 may give us the best chance of our lifetimes to connect with the spirit of the original Christmas.
The gospel is more than just a series of claims--it's an unfolding narrative of the world, of history, and of Jesus himself. But it only has power when it intersects with our own story...in specific, honest ways.
Most people would expect Jesus to be the opposite of irreligion. But to hear him tell it, he's also the opposite of religion, too.
The enemies of Jesus often tried to trap him in conversation. One one occasion he was ridiculed for his belief in heaven (or, as it was called then, the resurrection). His response was not only intriguing, but hopeful.
If our worship is fragile, it will be easily threatened by the latest bad news - but if our worship is resilient, we will worship no matter what turn life may take. In this message from our fall collection "How to Be Okay When Things Aren't," we explore how to improve the nature of our worship from fragile to resilient.
Over the last 100 years, the extended family has given way to the nuclear family which has increasingly given way to the shattered family. How can the church of Jesus Christ become the forged family so many people are longing to find?
How could pain ever be part of a divine plan? In this message from our collection "How to Be Okay When Things Aren't," we explore an answer. When life gets painful, it's an answer you may need.
We have appetites for all kinds of things--food, sex, respect, progress, companionship, love, and more. The problem isn't that we have appetites, but that they can cost us so much if they're overgrown or misguided. This message from our collection "How to Be Okay When Things Aren't" explores what to do when our appetites aren't quite what they should be. // Adapted from Andy Stanley & Passion Conferences, 2011.
"Life without limits" may sound good, but it isn't realistic for everyday people who need to pause, rest, and sleep. This message explores why God designed limits, and how to put them in place in a fast-paced world we can't always control.
In the second week of our fall message collection "How to Be Okay When Things Aren't", we explore how our own emotional maturity level can make a bad situation better...or worse.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals from this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals from this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes (...except we took a little longer today). Get the visuals from this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible on your screen. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
In a world supercharged by conflict, how can we communicate in a way that is meaningful, purposeful, and ultimately showcases our faith?
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
"Justice for all" remains an elusive dream for our country. Past progress seems small compared to present pain. How should the church respond?
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes...Get the visuals from this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
A lot has been said about how the coronavirus pandemic is changing people for the worse...here are a few ways to help it change you for the better.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
Anytime human life is lost en masse, people ask: "Does God care about human life?" It's a natural question, with a great answer.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
How do we find the strength to keep going when our circumstances give us nothing to go on? This message explores what the Bible has to say about inner strength during outer trouble.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
Lots of Christians think busyness is the reason they don't spend time with God. Then the pandemic sent them home, but their Bibles still collect dust. This message explores our real barriers to meeting personally with God.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our YouTube channel!
Some people say times are too hard to have hope. But the Easter story means conditions have never been better.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our Youtube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our Youtube channel!
What happens when you turn to your faith in a crisis, only to find out your faith is also in crisis? In John 10, Jesus tells his followers where their real security comes from.
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our Youtube channel!
You, us, and the Bible in less than five minutes. Get the visuals for this study from our Youtube channel!
Anxiety has never been worse than during the coronavirus pandemic. Quarantines, jobs, bills...how can anyone have peace in all this? In this sermon, you'll hear five ways to beat anxiety - straight out of the mouth of Jesus.