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Romans 3:21-26- What is the righteousness of God?- Why must we know what God’s righteousness is?- How do we receive God’s righteousness?- Why did God do it this way?
Abstain for the sake of your soulBe honoiurable for the sake of the lostBe subject for the sake of the LordDo good for the sake of the gospel
1 Peter 2:4-10We are built up that we might sacrificeWe are not put to shame because our faith is in JesusWe are chosen that we might proclaim
Why we love (1:22a) | How to love one another (1:22b) | Why we love (1:23-25) | How not to love one another (2:1) | Why we love (2:2-3)
1 Peter 1:13-211. Set your hope fully on grace2. Be holy in your conduct3. Conduct yourself with fear
Philippians 1:6Because God is at work I have:1. An unshakeable conviction2. An unstoppable pilgrimage3. An unquestionable future
Colossians 1:15-231. Christ is King of Creation2. Christ is King of the Church3. Christ is King of your Life
Big Idea:Jesu’s followers join him on mission to advance God’s kingdom, in dependence on God.1. You are on Mission! (a mission marked by:)a. Gospel proclamationb. Compassion and powerc. Regular rejectiond. Outward focus2. You must rely on Goda. For Empoweringb. For Provision
Romans 16:1-16 1. We should honour women who labour in ministry2. We should honour women who love us as mothers
Daniel 3Big Idea: Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us.1. Conviction is not the same ting as conversion2. There will always be pressure to bow3. Our God is able to deliver us
Big Idea: The future might look dark for the kingdoms of man, but it looks bright for the kingdom of God. Lesson 1 - No one is immune to insecurity. Lesson 2 - Human wisdom has its limits. Lesson 3 - Since we’re limited, prayer is needed. Lesson 4 - Heavenly wisdom has no limits. Lesson 5 - God’s kingdom is totally secure.
The Lord may bring you to some hard places, but he will give you what you need to remain faithful.1. God’s faithfulness isn’t always what we expect2. God’s faithfulness is always exactly what we need
Big Idea: The blessed life under God’s care isn’t the absence of trial - it’s the sustaining power of God through it.1. Blessedness as a result of selflessness. 2. Brokenness as a result of selfishness. 3. Blessedness as a result of selflessness.
Big Idea: True deliverance inspires a response1. Deliverance inspires praise (1-5)2. Deliverance inspires personal devotion (6-8)3. Deliverance inspires proclamation (9-10)4. Deliverance inspires prayer (11-17)
Psalm 39 Big Idea: This life is short - put your hope in God1. Suffer with care2. Suffer with perspective3. Suffer with hope
- His reign cannot be threatened2. His reign brings judgement to all rebels3. His reign is full of mercy and grace
Big Idea: Don’t worry…take refuge.1. Trust in the LORD2. Delight yourself in the LORD3. Commit your way to the LORD4. Wait patiently for the LORD
Big Idea: The way you respond to God is a direct reflection of what you believe about God1. Be warned about the slippery slope of sin2. Be warmed at the thought of knowing God
Big Idea: Trust the Lord to deal with injustice and praise Him when He does.1. Pray to the God of salvation2. Pray against the schemes of the wicked3. Pray for those who suffer without cause4. Pray that God would receive all the glory for his justice
Big Idea: By remembering how God has delivered his people before, we are assured that he will deliver us if we take refuge in him.1. When you face affliction, magnify the LORD2. When you face affliction, seek the LORD3. When you face affliction, fear the LORD4. When you face affliction, take refuge in the LORD
Ephesians 3:14-21Big Idea: Spiritual renewal results from passionately pursuing God for true spiritual power, that only comes from a deeper experience of his love.1. We need to ask God for spiritual power2. We need to ask God for a deeper understanding of his love.
What Are We Doing & Why Are We Doing It?1. The Why: The Supremacy of Yahweh2. The What: The Call to Love
Jesus rose from the dead… now what?1. You’re in good company if you are an unlikely follower of Jesus2. You’re in good company if you find the resurrection hard to believe3. You’re in good company if you’re an imperfect disciple of Jesus4. You’re in good company if your hope is in the risen Christ
Mark 15:21-39Big Idea: The horror of what Jesus bore on the cross is also the hope.1. What Jesus Bore: Physical Suffering2. What Jesus Bore: Emotional Suffering3. What Jesus Bore: Spiritual Suffering
Mark 15:1-20Big Idea: Even though Jesus is the rejected King, He’s the needed King.1. Jesus isn’t the King the religious people wanted2. Jesus isn’t the King the politicians wanted3. Jesus isn’t the King the people wanted4. But Jesus is the King we need.
Big Idea: Your life depends on a faithful witness to Jesus’ identity.1. Are you following at a distance?2. Are you listening to true or false witness?3. Are you failing to be a faithful witness?
God knows how to lead us best.1. God leads us graciously (13:18)2. God leads us faithfully (13:19)3. God leads us personally (13:20-21)4. God leads us constantly (13:22)
Big Idea: Jesus was willing to be utterly alone so that, ultimately, you wouldn't have to be. 1. The abandonment of Jesus reveals the folly of overconfidence2. The abandonment of Jesus reveals the danger of spiritual apathy 3. The abandonment of Jesus reveals the shame of sin 4. The prayer of Jesus reveals His agony 5. The prayer of Jesus in the garden reveals His trust 6. The prayer of Jesus in the garden reveals His love
Mark 14:12-26To understand the Lord’s Supper, we need to understand the Last Supper - and to understand the Last Supper, we need to understand the Passover.1. A Purposeful Passover2. A Purposeful Prediction3. A Purposeful Picture
Big Idea: Opposition and devotion to Jesus are both costly - what will you choose today?1. Opposition to Jesus grows in the dark2. Opposition to Jesus is ultimately self-serving3. Opposition to Jesus is costly 4. Devotion to Jesus is costly 5. Devotion to Jesus is often misunderstood 6. Devotion to Jesus is beautiful
It’s not primarily about knowing everything about future events, but how we are to live in light of future events.Certainty #1: Earthly things are not your ultimate hopeCertainty #2: In this world, you will have tribulationCertainty #3: Jesus is coming back
Mark 12:13-171. The place of honour reserved for Christ2. The place of honour pursued by the selfish3. The place of honour received by the generous
Big Idea: You exist to love God and to love others - in that order. L. look at what Jesus has to say O. only God is worthy of all your heart V. very close isn't close enough E. enter God's kingdom through faith in Christ alone
- Grumbling is not simply a symptom of hard circumstances but rather forgetfulness (22-24)2. Testing is God’s design for our education (25-26)3. God’s grace is present in the “bitter” and the “refreshing” (27)
Beware of building your hope on human expectation and not on God’s revelation.1. An absurd scenario2. You don’t know the Scriptures3. You don’t know the power of God
Mark 12:13-17Big Idea: You owe it to the goverment to be a good citizen, but you owe God everything.1. Heads I win - tails you lose.2. Be a good citizen regardless of whether your government is good.3. Give everything to God.
Mark 11:12-25Our sin problem is ultimately an authority problem.1. Beware of the danger of having an authority problem.2. Be amazed by the patience of God.
Big Idea: Real Fruit > fruitless religion.1. Jesus opposes fruitless worship2. Jesus is the true and better _____3. Jesus offers hope for the nations4. Jesus helps us bear fruit
Honour the King for who He is - not just for who you want him to be.1. The King's Purposeful Preparation2. The King's Surprising Reception
Mark 10:46-52Big Idea: Discipleship is made real when put into practice.1. Real discipleship is practiced despite opposition.2. Real discipleship is practiced despite failure3. Real discipleship is practices for other's sake.
Mark 10:32-45Big Idea: Don't be surprised that you're called to sacrificial service if you follow a sacrificial Saviour.1. When you think of greatness, think about service.2. When you think about service, think about sacrifice.3. When you think about sacrifice, think about the Saviour.
Big Idea: All the money in the world can't save you--so come to Jesus with nothing, and you'll gain everything.1. Jesus loves those whose hands are empty2. Jesus loves those whose hands are full
Marriage is something worth fighting for, even in a fallen world.1. Q&A about divorce (Part 1)2. God's good design for marriage3. Q&A about divorce (Part 2)
Mark 9:30-50Big Idea: Jesus call his followers to take service, sin, and sacrifice seriously.1. Be humble in your service.2. Be radical against your sin.3. Be prepared for sacrifice.4. Be thankful for your Saviour.
Mark 9:14-29 Big Idea: imperfect faith in the perfect Saviour is all that he requires. 1. We need the perfect Saviour when we get distracted. 2. We need the perfect Saviour when our faith falls.
Mark 9:2-13 Big Idea: All of history has led to the great provision of God's Son - therefore, listen to him. 1. Listen to Jesus because he is the radiance of the glory of God. 2. Listen to Jesus because he is the true and better spokesman. 3. Listen to Jesus because he is the promised suffering servant.
Big Idea: The path of Christ and the path of the Christian are as suprising as they are glorious 1. A saviour who saves by dying 2. A life that's gained by losing
Watch Out! Spiritual blindness comes in many forms, but Jesus is a real eye-opener.
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Two Cases of Spiritual Blindness
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Two Causes of Spiritual Blindness
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One Cure for Spiritual Blindness
Mark 7:24-37 Big Idea: By God's grace, not only can unlikely people come to Jesus, but Jesus also comes to them. 1. How to come to Jesus 2. How Jesus comes to us
Mark 7:1-23 Big Idea: Jesus hates when we use relition to disobey God. 1. Dirty Hands 2. Dishonest Worship 3. Deceitful Religion 4. Defiled Hearts
Passage: Mark 6:45-56 Knowing Jesus is the key to Him being the king of your life. 1. The driving theme of Mark. 2. Words of hope 2a. Jesus is with you in your pain. 2b. Only Jesus can say, "Take heart, it is I."
Jesus is a shepherd who compassionately leads and abundantly feeds.
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Jesus is a compassionate shepherd
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Jesus is a compassionate shepherd who leads
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Jesus is a compassionate shepherd who leads and feeds
Knowing God means we will fear him and live like it!
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Fearing God above all else will cost you comfort.
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Fearing man above all else will cost you eternity.
Mark 6:1-13 Jesus was rejected - if you follow Him, you will be too. 1. The kingdom advances with the authority of Jesus 2. The kingdom advances through complete reliance on God 3. The kingdom advances through acceptance and rejection
Passage: Mark 5:21-43 Big Idea: The "delays" of Jesus teach us how to really trust Him. 1. Come to Jesus with desperate faith 2. Come to Jesus with sincere faith 3. Come to Jesus with patient faith
Mark 5:1-20The power and hate of evil is nothing compared to the power and love of Jesus.1. Evil's Power2. Evil's Hate3. Jesus' Power4. Jesus' Love
Big Idea: Jesus is Lord over nature1. Don't forget that following Jesus leads you into storms2. Don't forget that Jesus cares for you in the middle of the storms3. Don't forget that Jesus has power over the storm
Big Idea: God's kingdom grows in surprising ways.1. What is the kingdom of God? a. The kingdom of God is his universal rule and reign. b. The kingdom of God is his redemptive rule and reign. c. The kingdom of God is already here. d. The kingdom of God is not yet fully here.2. How does the Kingdom of God grow? a. The kingdom grows from scattered seed. b. The kingdom grows supernaturally. c. The kingdom grows steadily. d. The kingdom grows surprisingly.
Mark 4:1-25Jesus calls you to be a fruitful hearer of the Word.1. Do you have ears to hear?2. Do you understand what you hear?
The Gospel message is the only thing that saves us from our greatest problem, sin, and reveals to us God.1. The Gospel saves2. The Gospel is for the world and for you.3. The Gospel reveals God and His plan to the world.
There are many ways to respond to Jesus, but only one is right.1. Some respond to Jesus with selfish fascination2. Some respond to Jesus with direct rejection3. Some respond to Jesus with misunderstanding4. Some respond to Jesus with faith and obedience
Mark 2:23-3:6Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath1. Is religion meant to be a blessing or a burden?2. Is relgiong meant to do good or do harm?
Psalm 99The Lord God is Holy King - worship Him!1. We worship the God who is Holy2. We worship the God who Reigns3. We worship the God who is Just4. We worship the God who is Merciful
Jesus trumps tradition!1. Jesus was not afraid of tradition2. Jesus was not afraid to fly in the face of legalism
Jesus is a friend of sinners.1. Jesus calls the self-serving.2. Jesus confronts the self-righteous.
Mark 2:1-12Jesus has the authority to forgive sins- something that only God can do.1. Have faith that works2. Don't get defensive3. Be amazed and glorify God
Big Idea: God's kingdom advances through prayer, preaching, and cleansing. 1. Jesus prayed2. Jesus preached3. Jesus cleansed
To be a disciple of Jesus is to give up everything and follow Him.1. What is Jesus's message?2. What is the right response to Jesus?
Jesus is the Son of God - and that is good news!1. What do the Old Testament prophets say about Jesus?2. What does John the Baptist say about Jesus?3. What does God say about Jesus?
Psalm 33Yahweh's steadfast love compels us to irresistible joy1. Rejoice in Praise2. Rejoice in His upright word3. Rejoice in His unwarranted mercy4. Rejoice in His unwavering love
Psalm 32Only the forgiven are truly happy1. Confession is the path to forgiveness (v1-5)2. Forgiveness is the path to joy (v6-11)
Big Idea: The Lord's Supper teaches us where to look1. Look back in rememberance 2. Look ahead in anticipation3. Look within in self-examination4. Look around in fellowship5. Look around in expectation
Baptism is participation, identification, and incorporation with Christ and his Church.1. Baptism is participation with Christ in the saving events of the gospel.2. Baptism is identification with Christ since we are "in Christ."3. Baptism is incorporation into Christ's body, the Church.
The preaching of God's Word should be at the centre of church life.1. Preaching is an explanation of God's Word (Nehemiah 8:1-8)2. Preaching is a proclamation of good news (Romans 10:14-17)3. Preaching builds the church (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
Matthew 16:13-19, 18:15-20A local church affirms and oversees one another's membership in Jesus Christ and His kingdom.-The job of every member is to affirm the true gospel-The job of every member is to affirm true gospel citizens
Big Idea: A local church is a group of Christians who regularly gather in Christ's nameBiblical word for "church"-an assembly (ekklesia)Biblical Images for the Church-A family-A people-A body-A templeBiblical understanding of the Chrisitan life
Behold the greatness and the goodness of God.1. Praise Yahweh for His glory.2. Praise Yahweh for His greatness.3. Praise Yahweh for His goodness.
Big Idea: Lament, and pray for vindication!1. Call out to God (vv1-2)2. Be Angry! (vv. 3-5)3. Offer the Sacrifice of Praise! (vv 6-7)4. Set your hope on Yahweh! (vv 8-9)
Psalm 26 When life is unstable, God's grace is the sure footing we need. 1. When life is unstable, pray for vindication. 2. When life is unstable, pursue holiness. 3. When life is unstable, find your footing in God's grace.
Discipleship entails a long obedience in the same direction.
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Discipleship must be grounded on God's revelation.
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Discipleship entails adversity.
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Discipleship requires dependence.
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Discipleship is for repenting sinners.
Big Idea: The King of Glory descended to us so that e can ascend to him. 1. The King of Glory 2. Descended to us 3. So that we can ascend to him
Passage: Titus 3:9-15 Stay focused: devote yourselves to God's Word and God's Way. 1. Avoid distraction 2. Discipline division 3. Encourage devotion
God saved us to be ready and devoted to good works.
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God's mercy in salvation
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God's method in salvation
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God's mission in salvation
Titus 2:11-15 Big Idea: The grace of God teaches us where to look, who we are, and how to live. 1. The grace of God teaches where to look. 2. The grace of God teaches us who we are. 3. The grace of God teaches us how to live.
The Christian life is a self-controlled life that adorns the gospel.
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Christian life is built on sound doctrine.
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Christian life is counter-cultural.
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Christian living adorns the gospel.
Confident Hope
True confidence means trusting in God for who He is.
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The Lord blesses those who trust in Him (v. 1-7)
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The Lord judges those who hate Him (v. 8-12)
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The Lord will be exhaulted by those who trust in Him. (v. 13)
Passage: Titus 1:5-9 Big Idea: God calls men of character to shepherd His church 1. What churches need 2. What elders need to be
Big Idea: Faith and knowledge of the truth lead to godliness and hope Healthy Church Priorities: 1. The Right Motivation 2. The Right Message 3. The Right Method
Big Idea: Followers of Jesus humble themselves and give everything to worship their King 1. Following Jesus is costly 2. Following Jesus is counter cultural 3. Following Jesus is life giving
Big Idea: Yahweh's promises to the king gives us confidence today 1. Trusting in God depends on knowing God's character 2. Trusting in God depends on knowing God's promises to the king
Big Idea: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble 1. Pride is exposed in what we trust 2. Pride is exposed in whom we trust 3. Pride is exposed in how we treat others 4. A better way: trusting in a God who saves
The Day of the Lord is Coming!
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The day of the Lord is coming, and God will be vindicated.
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The day of the Lord is coming, and God's people will be rewarded.
Keep calm and trust the plan!
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The Beauty and Mystery of God's Plan
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The Glorious Apex of God's Plan
Big Idea: Beholding the glolry of God results in God-glolrifying godliness 1. God's glory is declared in his amazing creation. 2. God's glolry is disclosed in his perfect revelation 3. God's glolry displayed elicits humble confession.
Big Idea: Yahweh is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. 1. Yahweh hears your cry for help. 2. Yahweh responds with justice and mercy to save.
Prayer Then Like This Matthew 6:5-15 Big Idea: Humble prayer is for God's glory and our good. 1. How not to pray a. Don't neglect to pray b. Don't show off c. Don't waste words 2. How to pray a. Pray prayers of praise b. Pray prayers of petition c. Pray prayers of suppication d. Pray prayers of confession e. Pray prayers of deliverence
Call on the Lord Big Idea: The LORD will deliver those who call on him 1. The LORD hears (v.1-9) 2. The LORD subdues (v. 10-14) 3. The LORD satisfies (v.15)
Psalm 16 The path of life is marked by confidence, contentment, and delight in God. 1. Confidence 2. Contentment 3. Delight in God
Living in the presence of God is serious business.
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God desires integrity of heart
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God provides integrity of heart
Passage: Ruth 4 Big Idea: True blessing from God is as good as we imagine and far greater than we imagine 1. True blessing ivolves costly redemption 2. True blessing involves kept promises 3. True blessing involves greater fullness to come
Passage: Ruth 4 Big Idea: True blessing from God is as good as we imagine and far greater than we imagine. 1. True blessing involves costly redemption. 2. True blessing involves kept promises. 3. True blessing involves greater fullness to come.
Jude 24-25 Big Idea: Keep your eyes fixed on the God of Now and Forever. 1. He is able (v. 24) 2. He is matchless (v. 25)
Passage: Ruth 3 Big Idea: Faith is a pursuit of redemption. Point 1: Faith is active. Point 2: Faith is grounded in promises. Point 3: Faith is effective.
Jude 17-23 Big Idea: Keep watch to persevere 1. Keep watch for scoffers 2. Keep watch for yourselves 3. Keep watch for one another
Passage: Ruth 2 Big Idea: Find refuge under the safety of God's wings. 1. Refuge needed 2. Refuge found 3. Refuge hoped for
Join us as Pastor Aaron continues his series on the armour of God. This morning, our focus is on the helmet of salvation, and the hope we have in salvation.
The Shield of Faith-A Lesson in complete trust Ephesians 6:16 Big Idea: Faith in Christ is a gift of God for active defence. 1. Flammable Faith 2. Fireproof Faith
This morning, Pastor Aaron introduces the next item in the armor of God: The shoes of the gospel. He discusses the importance of evangelism, and what the truth of the gospel means for us.
Passage: Philippians 4:4-9 Pathway to Peace 1. Keep Looking Up in Faith (v. 4) 2. Keep Reaching Out in Love (v. 5) 3. Keep Lifting Up in Preyer (v. 6-7) 4. Keep Drinking in The Word (v. 8-9)
Walking in the Light:
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The Problem of Darkness
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The Grace of the Advocate
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The Life of Light & Love
Grace is God giving us what we don't deserve.
- Sin in the text
- Sin today
- Grace in the text
- Grace today
Today, Aaron preaches from Ephesians 6:14 tackling the first piece of the armor of God: The belt of truth. We discuss the idea and imortance of truth and how it should be te root and fruit of our lives.
Passage: Ephesians 6:10-13
Big Idea: Spiritual Warfare is very real, but we have a not-so-secret weapon in the fight.
- The reality of spiritual warfare
- The resource for spiritual warfare
Passage: Philemon 1-25. This morning Josiah Rock walks us through the short book of Philemon and story of forgiveness it tells. Forgiveness is difficult, but with God's help, we are able to tap into the grace he has shown us.
Gospel-Shaped Parenting 1. Children matter 2. Children-obey and hounour your parents 3. Parents-disciple your children a. disciple thed by your example b. Disciple them by discipline c. Disciple them by instruction
Josiah concludes the Jonah series with Jonah 4. The big idea is that God calls his people out of sellfish self-pity and into selfless compassion.
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Sin turns our focus inward (v. 1-5).
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God turns our focus upward and outward (v. 6-11).
Big Idea: God calls us to live a gospel shaped life 1. The gospel shaped life is a renewed life 2. The gospel shaped life is a holy life 3. The gospel shaped life is a forgiven life
Pastor Aaron leads us through Psalm 6. The big idea is that in life there is real pain - but there is also real hope.
There is:
Real Pain Real prayer Real Hope
Passage: Psalm 3. This week we look at godly lament - how to cry out to God in times of distress and anguish, trusting that He is faithful and always worth giving our praise to, no matter what we feel like.
Passage: Psalm 1. Today in Psalm 1, the gateway to the songbook of the Bible, we see how true happiness can be acheived. Spoiler alert: it's through Jesus.
Passage: Exodus 33. Moses, standing on Mt. Sinai, pleads with the God of the universe to spare his Chosen People when they egrediously sin against him. In this passage, we see how the glory and mercy of God are magnified when faithful men and women approach him in prayer.
Passage Matthew 13:53 - 58. Today, James Bast talks to us about those who reject the gospel, and how Jesus reacts.
Passage: Acts 28:17-31. In our final week in Acts, we are reminded that the good news of Jesus cannot be stopped. The church will continue to grow as it proclaims, prays, and relies on the providence of God.
Passage: Acts 27:1-28:16. Pastor Aaron continues to lead us through the book of Acts: God is faithful through every storm, God is faithful through every attack. So take courage as a recipient of God's grace and take courage as an agent of God's grace to others.
Passage: Acts 25:1 - 26:32. As we continue through our series in the book of Acts, we explore why the good news truly is good news!
Passage: Acts 23:11-24:27. Pastor Aaron continues leading us through the Book of Acts. The Big Idea is that God is sovereign over all things, even your circumstances and you evangelism. The main points are to trust in God's sovereignty, defend the gospel and share the gospel.
Passage: Acts 22:22-23:11. Join us as Pastor Aaron Roeck reminds us that God may bring you to some scary places, but take courage, he will never abondon you. God is with you!
Passage: Acts 21:17-22:22. Pastor Aaron reminds us that hostility and rejection may be inevitable, but press on in faithful discipleship.
Passage: Leviticus 10:1-11. God's glory destroys sin, God's holiness displays His glory and God's priests are called to more.
Passage: Acts 21:1-16. The cost of discipleship is high, but we can have hope instead of fear! Listen in on today's Easter service to hear about the hope of Jesus' resurrection.
Passage: Isaiah 6:1-8. When we have an exalted view of God, our world is transformed. Listen in this week to hear how the earth-filling, soul-healing, mission-inspiring glory of God will change how you approach life, give you more joy, and worship God like never before.
Acts 20:1-12. As the church, we are called to encourage each other through being together, giving, gathering, breaking bread, and preaching the gospel. Join us this week as we see how the early church models these things for us.
Passage: Acts 19:11-41. How do we rightly respond to God's power? Fear? Worship? Obedience? Rejection? Listen in on this week's sermon to hear how God's power is good for you.
Passage: Acts 18:24-19:10. What we believe and teach is vital to our discipleship and evangelism. Jois us in our Acts series as we see how the early church taught sound doctrine for the benefit of everyone.
Passage: Acts 18:1-22. The mission of the church never stops. In this passage, we see how great the mission is and why we can never stop preaching the gospel.
Passage: Acts 17:16-34. As we show and share the love of Jesus Christ, we must do it in a way that is tactful and versatile. Just like a switch pitcher can pitch a fastball with both hands, we must also be able to change up the way we talk about Jesus depending on the circumstances.
Passage: Acts 17:1-15. It doesn't take much observation to see that our world has problems. In this passage, we see God using his church to preach to an upside down world, turning it back upright with the gospel.
Passage: Acts 15:36-16:40. Continuing through our series in Acts, we see the glorious gospel strengthen the family of God, save those who are lost, and transform those in need of change.
Passage: Acts 15:1-35. This week we see the power of the gospel at work when disagreements come up in the church. Disagreement doesn't mean division. Listen in to hear how the gospel affects us and unifies us as a family of God.
Passage: Romans 12:3-21. The church is not a place to go and consume, but rather a community to belong in. In this message, we take a look at what the Bible says about contributing to our church family, and why we must be a family willing to give more than we get.
Passage: Acts 14:1-28. As we continue to examine the life of the apostles, we learn that if we are going to be missionaries, we must persevere through the many challenges and blessings this calling brings.
Passage: Acts 13:4-52. Time and time again, we have seen in Acts and experienced this personally: being a missionary is difficult. Listen in this week as we see that no matter what, through thick and thin, we are missionaries sent by the Holy Spirit
Passage: Galatians 4:4-7. Merry Christmas! Join us for this Christmas Eve sermon as we reflect on the amazing story of Christ's birth. Because of Jesus, we can be counted as heirs to the family of God.
Passage: Matthew 28:16-20. One of the primary reasons we exist as Christians is to share the transforming news of Jesus. That's why HGC's mission statement is, "We exist to glorify God by showing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ." Join us this week as we dive into Matthew 28, commonly referred to as the Great Commission, to see how Jesus gives us the confidence to follow his command of making disciples.
Passage: Acts 11:19-30. Looking at the example of the church in Antioch, we see certain characteristics of a healthy church plant. Listen in on this week's sermon to be encouraged with the growth of the early church and the good news of Jesus Christ.
Passage: Acts 9:32-11:18. The gospel is on the move! Today we look at one of the most incredible turning points in salvation history: the gospel begins spread to Gentiles, breaking down every racial and socioeconomic barrier that exists. The gospel is for all.
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6. James Bast, the Pastor of Outreach at Grandview Church preaches on the second value of HGC: being a relational church. He walks through how the gospel unifies and emphasizes relationships between individuals of the church for witness and edification.
Passage: Acts 9:20-31. Last week, we looked at how God saved and transformed Saul's life from murderer to missionary. This week, we see how God begins to use Saul for his mission and glory. If God can use Saul, he can use you!
Passage: Acts 9:1-19. The apostle Paul started out as a murderous persecutor of the early church, but Jesus stopped him and transformed his life from murderer to missionary. If God can save Paul, he can save you.
Passage: Acts 8:26-40. Our calling as Christians to share the gospel with people must be driven by our love for people and our trust in God. Philip the Evangelist embodies this as he helps the Ethiopian eunuch to understand who Jesus is and what he has done.
Passage: Acts 8:4-25. This week, we see the apostles meet "the first heretic," Simon the magician. Saving faith is far more than just simple words spoken, but requires an actual transformed heart.
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5. What is a gospel-driven church? Why does it matter? What is the church's calling? This week, we see in the letter of 1 Corinthians that a gospel-driven church preaches Christ, boasts in Christ, and is in Christ.
Passage: Acts 6:1-7. On Thanksgiving Sunday, Aaron Roeck walks through Acts 6:1-7 as we see how the apostles establish more leaders to help the early church carry out their mission.
Passage: Acts 6:8-8:3. This week, Aaron teaches on how Stephen's life, message, and death proclaim the gospel, and how we should do the same. Not to be like Stephen, but to be like Jesus.