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There is one characteristic of God that we seem to not acknowledge very much, but we do so at our own peril.
Speaking blessings is one of the most effective and powerful things we can do in battling against the lies of the enemy.
Looking at some important instructions the writer of Hebrews wanted to leave the people with
Obedience to God is a natural result of gospel faith, and it is done because of something, not for something.
A closer look at faith - how it applied to those who lived before Jesus, and how it applies to us today.
Many times we hear "you just have to have faith" when we encounter struggles, but what does that really mean?
One of the best truths of the gospel is that it has the power to cleanse your conscience.
Because of what Jesus has done, instead of running away from God when we sin, we now can run to Him.
The Bible teaches that true Christians are the ones with faith that endures to the end. This text in Hebrews tells us how to make sure it will.
The story of Daniel in the lions' den tells us something about what Jesus accomplished for us when He walked out of the grave.
In Jesus' triumphal entry we see the coronation of a king. But His kingdom is unlike any other.
The danger is constantly in our way that we will consider things other than Jesus for our allegiance, satisfaction, and fulfillment. But nothing can even compare to what He provides.
People have always had a fascination with angels, but they are nothing compared to Jesus.
Blurb: God cannot reveal Himself any more fully or speak to us any more clearly than He already has through Jesus.
Most of the problems we have are really symptoms of a deeper problem that only Jesus is the answer for.
Many of us have the wrong idea of what discipline means. Understanding it from a gospel perspective helps us trust God more.
Having a clear understanding of the gospel can make things that sound so dreadful, sound joyful instead.
Many people today are hiding behind trees in one form or another, the same way Adam and Eve hid from God. What Jesus accomplished means we have no reason to hide any more.
We often misinterpret the heart of God, which affects how we live. Understanding His true nature changes everything.
When the angels announced that the coming of Jesus would bring 'peace on earth', they were proclaiming a specific aspect of the gospel that reveals the bigness of God's grace.
Taking part in the Lord's Supper is something we often either take for granted, or misunderstand.
Having a right understanding of who God is cures what our society is desperately trying to find the remedy for.
Taking a look at what an Old Testament ordinance tells us about our life in Christ today.
Does God get more glory from us serving Him or from Him serving us? The answer may surprise you.
This text in Mathew reconciles the tension between God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, and illustrates how both of these work together in our lives as Christians.
Under the New Covenant, honoring the Sabbath has nothing to do with physical work or a particular day of the week. It has everything to do with what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
The word judgment has taken on a negative connotation in our culture today, but what being under God's judgment means for His people is really good news.
What Jesus did changed everything. The Christian life involves making adjustments to that change, but the motivation for those adjustments comes from what He has already accomplished.
Focusing our minds on what Jesus has done, enables us to live so different than the rest of the world. It empowers us to the higher way of living God has called us to.
Paul gives a list of instructions in this text, but by reading it through the lens of the gospel, we also discover more of what Jesus has done for us.
Jesus is going to return, and He wants us to be ready. It is good for us to keep His return in mind as we struggle through this broken world.
Sometimes we believe things because it's what we were taught, or because it's popular, or because it sounds good. But our belief should always be based solely on what the Scriptures say.
Our actions will always line up the identity we believe, and there are some actions that will stop our spiritual growth right in its tracks.
God's power is unleashed simply by Him speaking a word. What He has said and is saying through Jesus is what we should be paying attention to
We face a real enemy in this world, and understanding what Christ has done is the only way we'll be able to overcome his attacks.
Jesus said that we would face opposition in this world if we followed Him. This text shows us what keeps us from allowing the opposition to shut us down.
Having the right perspective about salvation has everything to do with how we live. Do we make God a part of our lives or does He make us a part of His story?
There are all sorts of things we look at to measure success, but what are the right measurements for evaluating spiritual growth?
There are things deep down in our hearts that we sometimes think are forgotten, but God doesn't forget. The resurrection of Jesus means those things are never lost causes.
When it comes to the things of the Spirit, nothing else matters if we're not doing this.
When people step out, pursuing the things of God, whether or not they mess up or make mistakes isn't what's important. What is important is how we respond to that.
Why do miracles seem to be less common than they were in the early Church, and why does Paul command us to desire prophecy?
A look at the unique time of transition from the Old Covenant to the New, and understanding how we receive the Holy Spirit today.
Are the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit that were evident during the time of the early Church still valid and useful for us today?
The operation of the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives is what bridges the gap between the abundant life Jesus said He came to give and the life many Christians have resigned themselves to.
At the birth of his son, John the Baptist’s father prophesied about what God was about to do. His words have lots of meaning for us today.
People tend to have certain assumptions about what it means to be a mature Christian, but if none of them have anything to do with Jesus, those assumptions are wrong.
Many people identify as Christian, even thought they really aren't. How can we be assured that we are truly saved, and not just going through the religious motions?
God doesn't need us in order to accomplish His purposes. By His grace, He allows us the privilege of getting in on what He is doing.
"God is constantly at work in us, molding us into the image of Christ. He often does this in unexpected ways."
There are things in life that sin takes from us, but the restoration power of Jesus allows us to take them back.
An incorrect approach to Scripture mixed with the values of culture, produces a belief system that serves as a counterfeit to the true gospel.
Sometimes Jesus leads us into failure in order to reveal something about Himself to us.
We tend to get so caught up in what we need to be doing for God, that we lose sight of what He has done for us, which robs us of the joy He wants us to have, no matter what's going on in our lives.
The soft, sweet, safe version of Jesus portrayed in our culture is not the Jesus we find in the Bible.
You'll never fully appreciate God's mercy until you realize just how undeserving you were of it.
God exercises His authority over every area He has it and takes the rebellion against it very seriously.
Understanding and believing the change that took place the moment you were saved affects everything
The cross was the ultimate paradox, in that all was not as it seemed. Since it is the foundation of the Christian life, that means in whatever situation we face, all is not as it seems.
The cross was the ultimate paradox, in that all was not as it seemed. Since it is the foundation of the Christian life, that means in whatever situation we face, all is not as it seems.
Rejection is one of the worst pains a person can endure, but God has provided a remedy for it in Jesus.
There are some things we know about God, but don't truly know deep down. Part of being a Christian means we get to grow in our knowledge of Him in this way, and when we do, it changes everything.
If we focused on who we are as much as we do on what we do, we just might start believing who Jesus says we are.
The most important thing we need to understand about who we are in Christ is the what it means to be made sons of the Father.
In our culture we tend to define who we are by what we do.Our identity in Christ has nothing to do with what we do, but it does affect what we do.
The work of all three persons of the Godhead are at work in our lives. Here we look closer at the work of the Son.
God wants worship that comes from an attitude of 'want to' rather than 'have to' In this text, Paul gives us the reasons why we will want to.
Not only has Jesus saved us from something, but He has saved us to something. And it is an incredible thing to realize what we are saved to.
Through Jesus, God has removed us out from under the jurisdiction of the Law and placed us under the jurisdiction of Christ.
Every day we live in the midst of an uproar of noise. God has provided us a way to tune it all out.
The Christian life is all about learning to live with all of the new that we have in Jesus.
Suffering is inevitable for those who follow Christ, but it is not something we need to fear.
The pure gospel produces a life so counter to the culture, that conflict with it is inevitable.
Sometimes we get in such a bad place, there are no words that adequately describe it. But Jesus knows - and He cares.
The gospel allows us to see things the way God sees them. In this text, Paul prays for 3 specific things we'll see from His perspective.
Knowing what Jesus has done gives us the motivation and strength to endure anything we go through in life.
Everything new in this world eventually grows old, but in Christ, the newness never wears off
What if the next revival or big move of God doesn't look like we expect it to? Would we be able to recognize it and get in on what He is doing?
Looking at a tragic event included in the Christmas story that tells us something about God.
We would think that it would be belittling to Jesus to think of Him as our servant, but it is actually the way for Him to receive the highest honor. He wants us to just receive what He serves.
Continuing to look at the New Covenant and what it means for those who belong to Christ
Shame's taunts will never be silenced this side of heaven. Knowing that can help guard you from being affected by it.
Continuation from last week. Jesus was both the sacrifice for your sin and the scapegoat for your shame.
Shame can motivate us towards action, but it wounds the heart. Jesus came to heal that wound.
A continuation of last week's message, looking at an Old Testament text through the lens of the gospel.
A look at the gospel through the story of Solomon's dedication of the temple. This story tells us something about what it means to be in Christ.
You can encounter Jesus and not be changed by it. It depends on what you look for the encounter to be.
It is easy to get discouraged when the expectations we have for our family aren't met. But God is at work in that, which gives us a reason for hope.
God's infinite wisdom is displayed in the gospel and it gives us the security to fully trust Him.
The stronger God makes us, the better He looks. This text tells us where that strength is found.
Until Jesus returns ,we are going to endure Satan's attacks. But because of what Jesus has done, we fight with a decisive advantage.
Fear is the main thing that keeps people from allowing God to use them for great things.
So many people are living in fear today, even though fear has no place in the life of a Christian. Here's why.
It does no good if all we do is try to fix the symptoms instead of solving the actual problem. There is only one remedy for every root problem.
From what we learn about God's nature in Scripture, we can trust that - in any situation - He is doing more than what we can see.
Part of being free in Christ means we have a right to do many things. What we do with those rights determines whether or not we are being Christ-exalting or self-exalting.
The death and resurrection of Jesus means that He is able to get glory from even the ugliest of things.
Church people are notorious for fighting over petty issues. There really is only one way to keep us united, even with all of our differences.
Too often we view this as a task to earn God's favor, rather than realizing what it is one of the results of having God's favor.'
We belong to a Kingdom ruled by love that exudes everything we do, even things that wouldn't normally be associated with love.
Many people have built a wall that keeps them from being able to receive God's love for them. Without that, we are incapable of being the people He saved us to be. Here's how the wall gets torn down.
Many people today view the government with either too much disdain or too much dependence. But how should government be viewed from God's perspective?
Trying to follow a list of Biblical instructions does us no good unless we first encounter Jesus.
The resurrection of Jesus has implications that go beyond just our own individuality. God is calling us back to something amazing.
The Gospel is more about saving a family than it is about saving individuals. Knowing and fulfilling your role in that family helps you process life from God's perspective.
"How the measure of our faith is the measure for how we think of ourselves; and what the measure of our faith is determined by."
Understanding the 2 wills of God we see in Scripture, and how we discern God's will for our lives.
There is a big difference between living from and attitude of worship and living from a sense of duty. God wants our joy to spill out as worship to Him. Jesus made it possible for us to live that way.
Addressing some questions that always come up with grace, plus the first part of how Paul defines true worship.
The Christian life is built on something. The way we live cannot be based on anything else.
Relationships are messy, but it is in that messiness God does some of His best work in us.
Paul tells us what the Christian life is about in Ephesians 4, which seem to be different than what a lot of people usually assume it's about.
The human heart was made to be staggered by the glory of God, not drowned in a sea of pettiness.
All who are in Christ are the recipients of the promises given to Israel. We belong to a family who's roots run very deep.
Christmas is about God putting in place the way to meet greatest needs of man. Unfortunately, they probably aren't the greatest needs felt by most Americans today.
Paul could have described God's activity a different way, but he chose to highlight a serious aspect of Him that cannot be ignored.
Because of His goodness, God will lead us into situations that enable us to see His glory in ways we wouldn't be able to otherwise.
When we recognize and submit to who God really is, our whole perspective on life changes and we are able to face difficult situations with confidence.
There are things in scripture that many people look at as 'either/ or' but from God's point of view, are actually 'both/ and'. These are examples of God's infinite glory that point us to the cross.
Understanding God's sovereignty enables us to live life with abandon, taking big risks for the sake of the Gospel and the advancement of the Kingdom.
Just because something may be hard to accept, doesn't mean that it's not true. This message takes a look at one of the hardest truths in Scripture.
Having a correct understanding about salvation has a big effect on how we relate to God and how we live our lives. It also produces the very thing that God desires from us - worship.
Knowing that the best is yet to come helps us endure whatever we go through in the meantime.
The reasons we try to avoid sin determine whether or not we are being led by the Spirit
We tend to spend too much time focusing on outward behavior when the real issue is what's in our heart
What it means to be free from the Law can have a huge impact on our lives now. It's not just about being able to go to heaven.
The facts about Jesus aren't just heart-warming anecdotes from history; they are powerful truths that have tangible meaning for life now.
This Sunday we had a special guest speaker, who is one of our missionaries serving in a foreign country. Due to the sensitive nature of his mission, we could not record the service this week.
Some people worry that if the true Gospel is preached, it might be taken as a license to sin. Paul shows us in this text why that shouldn't be a concern.
There are 1 of 2 things you can't escape in this world, depending on your standing with God.
Apathy in the Church leads to us being ineffective in the culture. There is a reason for the apathy, but a cure for it as well.
Once we know we are made right with God through faith in Jesus, there are still many more glorious things we get to discover about that.
Things we tend to think will make us right with God won't work at all. The only thing that makes us right is a circumcised heart, but what does that look like?
The gospel isn't merely the telling of historical facts, nor is it good advice. It is something far greater and more powerful that what we tend to realize.
Our culture makes much about life being fair. The resurrection of Jesus shows us that there's something better and tells us how to respond to the unfairness of this world.