The Hickory Rock Baptist Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Ordinary Time is long. So is life. And sooner or later, we all discover that grit, determination, and willpower can only carry us so far. This Sunday, Psalm 121 reminds us of a freeing truth: the good life isn't found in holding everything together—it's found in learning to be sustained by our faithful Keeper.
Every one of us knows what it feels like to fail. To wander. To wonder if we've gone too far. Psalm 51 offers surprising good news: the God we've wandered from is also the God who delights in welcoming us home.
None of us enjoys waiting. We long for answers, healing, change, and relief. But what if waiting isn't wasted? This Sunday in Psalm 40, we'll discover that while we're waiting for God to act, God is already at work—forming deep roots that can only grow with time.
What do you do when God seems silent? This Sunday, Psalm 13 invites us into one of the oldest prayers of God's people and reminds us that trust is often born not from having all the answers, but from remembering the God who has always been faithful.
We all have a picture of what the good life looks like. But what if that picture is quietly shaping the person we're becoming? This Sunday we begin our journey through the Psalms with Psalm 1, where God invites us to examine our hearts, delight in his Word, and become deeply rooted in the life that truly endures.
We often think of spiritual warfare as something extraordinary. But what if the battle is fought—and the victory lived out—in the ordinary moments of everyday faithfulness? Join us this Sunday as we conclude Ephesians by learning what it means to put on the armor of God, stand firm, and pray.
It's easy to talk about spiritual maturity. It's much harder to practice it in marriage, parenting, work, and everyday relationships. This Sunday in Ephesians 5–6, we'll explore why our ordinary relationships are often the clearest evidence of how deeply we're learning to follow Jesus.
We're all being formed by something. This Sunday in Ephesians 4–5, we'll explore the hidden currents that shape our desires, habits, and lives—and how Christ teaches us to swim against them by learning a better way of being human.
Many of us know about Jesus. But what does it mean to actually learn Christ? Join us this Sunday as we continue through Ephesians and discover how Jesus forms us through the slow, ordinary work of apprenticeship.
What if spiritual maturity isn’t built through dramatic moments, but through ordinary faithfulness over time? This Sunday, as we enter Ordinary Time and continue through Ephesians 4, we’ll explore how Christ teaches us to walk faithfully through the real world, strengthens us with his gifts, and forms us into maturity together.
Pentecost isn’t about chasing spiritual hype or emotional sugar rushes. It’s about becoming the kind of people who can stay rooted, hopeful, prayerful, and faithful in a discouraging world through the power of the Spirit.
This Sunday in Ephesians 3, we’ll explore how purpose, prayer, and praise form a focused faith that helps us keep living resurrection life when life feels overwhelming.
What difference should the resurrected life actually make in the real world? In Ephesians 2:11–22, Paul reminds us that Christ didn’t just reconcile us to God—he’s creating a new family and a new temple where heaven and earth meet, and inviting us to join in his work of reconciliation.
We were dead—but God refused to leave us there. This Sunday, we’ll explore how God’s grace brings us from death to resurrection life and restores us to the purpose we were created for.
The resurrected life isn’t something we’re waiting for—it’s already begun. The question is: are we learning to see it, receive it, and live from it?
What if the key to living a transformed life isn’t trying harder, but seeing more clearly what God has already done? Join us as we learn to receive his grace, respond with praise, and grow into the life he’s given us.
Easter isn’t just something we celebrate.
It’s a life we’re called to live.
Come discover what it means to grow into maturity and become more like Christ.
The resurrection isn’t just about life after death. It’s about life right now.
Come discover what it means to live an empowered life because Jesus is alive.
The greatest thing Jesus ever did was not a miracle—it was staying on the cross.
Good Friday invites us to face what surrender really costs, and to decide if we’re willing to follow.
While the crowds celebrate on Palm Sunday, Jesus weeps—because he sees what we miss.
What if becoming truly human means learning to grieve with God—and meet him in the brokenness we’d rather avoid?
Jesus says his true family isn’t defined by blood, but by those who hear and do the word of God.
What if following him means unlearning the patterns that formed you—and learning to live as part of a whole new family?
Grace receives everyone equally, but grace isn't received equally by everyone. This Sunday we explore how forgetting grace leads to numb religion—and how remembering it restores us.
Jesus didn’t just see sinners — he sat at their tables.
This Sunday we’ll explore why his welcome was so scandalous, and what it means for us to become a welcoming people.
What if the freedom you’re chasing is actually keeping you captive? Join us as we follow Jesus into the wilderness and learn why the path to true freedom runs through dependence.
Before Jesus performed a single miracle, the Father called him beloved. This Sunday, we begin Lent by asking what it means to be truly human—and why learning to live from God’s love changes everything.
Faith isn’t passive. In 1 John 5, we see that those born of God live with active love, joyful obedience, and confidence in Christ’s victory. Join us as we celebrate baptism and a beautiful resolution to Epiphany.
God’s love isn’t passive—it’s revealed in Jesus and meant to be made visible in us. This week, we’ll wrestle with what it really means to follow Jesus as people being formed by love.
In a world that never stops shaping us, John reminds us to remember—to see God’s truth, resist what would deform us, and remain rooted in Jesus. This week, we’ll explore how remembering is both grace and action, calling us to live fully in the light of Christ.
Epiphany reminds us that God’s light doesn’t just reveal His glory—it also reveals us. This week, we’ll explore how walking in that light brings healing, honesty, and the freedom God longs to give His people.
Epiphany is a season that teaches us how to see God's glory. This Sunday, we’ll begin our journey through 1 John by listening to what has been seen, heard, and declared—so that our joy might be made complete.
Life shakes our confidence and faith, but God’s faithful love never fails. Join us as we discover how to remember, trust, and live in the steadfast love of God through Psalm 136.
This Sunday, as we come to the table of brokenness and hope, we remember that God hears our cries and has never left our side.
When everything around us seems lost, joy might feel impossible—but it’s not. Discover how the poet of Lamentations clings to joy through practice, promise, and God’s presence.
What if the ache you feel this season is actually an invitation from God? This week we look at Lamentations 1 and learn how Advent helps us name our longings and find comfort in Christ.
Two hearts encounter Jesus: one closed, one open. This sermon explores why only one walks away healed, forgiven, and at peace—and what that means for us today.
Suffering touches all of our lives. But in the hands of Jesus, even our deepest wounds can become places of encounter, formation, and unexpected redemption.
In this sermon, we’ll look at one of the rawest encounters in Mark’s Gospel—a man haunted by demons, a community gripped by fear, and a Savior who restores what’s been lost. Together, we’ll see how Jesus not only frees but rehumanizes those the world has written off.
Death touches every one of us—but Jesus shows us how to grieve honestly and hope fiercely. In this sermon, we'll discover the good news for the grieving heart.
When people abandon us, it’s easy to wonder if God has too. In this sermon, we’ll discover the good news that Jesus is our constant, compassionate companion.
Burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In 1 Kings 19, God meets Elijah in his exhaustion—and He wants to meet you there too.
Bitterness and overwhelm threaten to consume us, but Jesus shows us another way: to open our pain to God and find healing in His Spirit.
What if the patterns of pain in your family didn’t have to define you? In Christ, there’s healing for our dysfunctional hearts and a new family where love is never scarce.
In this sermon, we’ll see how God meets the mistreated and overlooked with compassion. He is the God who sees, provides, and restores what the world has stolen.
From the very beginning, humanity has carried an ache—shame, brokenness, wounds we can’t fix on our own. But the good news of the gospel is that God comes searching for us in our hiding, offering specific hope and healing for aching hearts.
Life leaves us hurried, hungry, and restless—but Psalm 23 shows us a Shepherd who invites us to slow down and feast on his goodness. This Sunday, come breathe, savor, and pray with us at His table.
In this sermon, we’ll walk through Psalm 23, exploring how God calls us into a life with Him—one of trust, presence, and restoration—even in the midst of life’s valleys.
Endings can feel unfinished, but God’s story keeps moving--and we’re still part of it. In our final Acts sermon, we explore how faithfulness in the ordinary moments shapes the unfolding story of the church.
Before you do anything for God, He already calls you loved, claimed, and sent—discover the deeper meaning of baptism in this week’s message.
When life's troubles shake you, take courage, stick together, and eat something—because whole-body trust in God changes everything.
Everyone’s searching for beauty and meaning. Your story, shaped by Jesus, just might be the way they find it.
What if your season of waiting isn’t a detour, but the place where God is doing His deepest work?
Woundedness doesn’t get the last word—Jesus does, and by His wounds, we are being made whole.
When life feels like a nonstop barrage, Acts 23 reminds us that God meets us in the silence—and shapes beauty from the broken pieces.
What if the Spirit’s greatest work in you isn’t flashy power—but quiet courage, wise words, and the comfort to keep going?
Paul’s story in Acts 22 shows us that the Spirit empowers us to face our past, love difficult people, and grow into spiritual maturity.
What if the real reason we stay stuck in dysfunction isn’t just what’s been done to us, but what we trust to save us?
What if the emotional baggage you carry isn’t just weighing you down, but is keeping you from the healing Jesus is ready to give?
What if prayer isn’t about control or resignation—but a sacred invitation to join God’s unfolding story? In this week's sermon, we explore Paul’s walk of faith in Acts 21 and learn to live and pray in the ‘middle voice.’
A meaningful legacy isn’t built on success—it’s shaped by sacrificial love, humble service, and a life lived in the shadow of the cross.
When the kingdom of God confronts the chaos of the world, will we join the outrage of the crowd—or stay rooted in Christ?
This week, we finish our Easter series with the story of Thomas—not as the doubter, but as the one who shows us how honest faith can lead to a deeper encounter with Jesus.
Because Jesus is risen, our restoration is secured. This Easter Sunday, we don’t just celebrate the empty tomb—we respond to it with our lives, our love, and our profession of faith.
What God promised through Zechariah, Jesus fulfilled on Palm Sunday, and that same promise of restoration still holds for us today—because our King came, is coming again, and never forgets his people.
In this week's sermon, we explore what it means to fully surrender to Jesus—and discover the freedom and healing that come when we bring everything into the light.
In Acts 19:8-10, Paul boldly proclaims the kingdom of God, reminding us that our primary identity is in Christ. As citizens of His kingdom, we are called to live out our faith with conviction, love, and purpose. How are we stewarding the responsibilities He has given us?
In Acts 18-19, we meet believers with spiritual deficiencies that needed to be filled. Could the same be true for us?
In this week's sermon, we'll explore several ironic twists in Paul's time in Corinth. These moments remind us that God often works in unexpected and ironic ways—ways that grab our attention and invite us to participate in His greater work.
This week in Acts 18, we explore how Jesus meets us in our loneliness, frustration, and weariness, offering His presence when life feels overwhelming. Join us as we discover how to recognize and cling to His hope in the hard times.
In this week's sermon, we’ll explore what it means to live with incarnational love—a love that moves beyond comfort to reach out to a searching world. This kind of love challenges us to ask: How can we reflect Jesus in our culture today? Let’s step forward, compelled by His love, and share the transformative power of Jesus with those around us.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that the Gospel shakes the foundations of earthly kingdoms. It threatens the ways of the world but offers unshakable hope to those who surrender to its truth. But what is the Gospel? Can we truly call Jesus King while being zealous for the things of the world?
Join us as we explore the radical call of the Gospel and what it means to live under Christ’s reign
In this week's sermon, we’ll see how Paul and Silas stayed faithful to Christ and His Kingdom, even through trials. To do the same and witness the Kingdom moving all around us, we must commit to cultivating Christlikeness in our lives.
As we wrap up our "Apprentice's Guide to Following Jesus" series, we arrive at one final, crucial truth: As Jesus’ apprentices, we cannot truly love Him or be transformed by Him without a wholehearted commitment to obeying Him.
This week, we explore Jesus' call for us to be His church. Together, we'll dive into a deeper understanding of what the church truly is. If we're to follow Jesus as His apprentices and live out His commands, it's essential that we grasp both the purpose and mission of the church
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' call to "abide in me" and discover how daily practices can help reorient our hearts and minds toward Him.
This week's sermon examines Jesus' call to "follow me."
We'll use this call to help us better understand the nature and purpose of discipleship. To do that, we'll examine discipleship in Jesus' day, what it means to apprentice ourselves to Jesus, and the cost of apprenticeship.
In this week's sermon, we'll explore how Jesus invites us to learn from Him - to discover what it truly means to live a life that honors the Father.
Join us as we unpack the transformative path to true discipleship!
In the final sermon of our Advent series in Habakkuk, we explore what it means to live by faith. As we examine Habakkuk's example, we see that living by faith means longing for God's continued work, remembering His past work, and trusting in His future work.
This week, as we continue our Advent study of Habakkuk, we examine God's declarations of judgment against Babylon. These remind us that God's justice preserves our joy, shows His faithfulness to His promises, and reveals His mercy.
In this week's sermon, we begin exploring the Book of Habakkuk. We look at Habakkuk's righteous plea and learn how hope is a rugged persistence. From this, we start learning how to be people of faith in the midst of a violent and chaotic world.
In this week's sermon, we remember that the Gospel message of hope, healing, and freedom is controversial and a threat to the injustice and unrighteousness of the world.
In this week's special baptism service, we look at how believers are clothed with Christ and how this takes care of our greatest need as humans.
In this week's sermon, we see Paul and others go to Philippi and see how Lydia comes to follow Jesus. This passage reminds us that we who have experienced Jesus' radical love must share His love with others and that we must show them how to live the radical Jesus life.
In this week's sermon, we look at the obedience demonstrated by Paul and Silas to answer the "Macedonian Call." From this, we are reminded that, as followers of Jesus, we are called to live lives that reflect the miracle of the incarnation and that we must be willing to enter into the world's brokenness, just as Christ was.
In this week's sermon, we look at Psalm 32 to be reminded of how confession is a channel of God's grace. We see that confession is a gift from God to us, explore what it means to confess, and learn that confession is a way of life.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that, regardless of what’s going on around us, God is good, He is sovereign, and that He is working all things together for his purposes.
In this week's sermon, we explore the Jerusalem Council and see how the early church preserved the Gospel of Grace. This text shows that the Gospel of Grace must be protected, that it is unifying, and that it calls us to holy living.
In this week's sermon, we see perseverance as a display of faith in action and that the way we push through life's ups and downs reflects our belief in God's goodness and faithfulness.
This week's sermon explores Paul and Barnabas' experience in Antioch of Pisidia. We are introduced to the upside-down Law of Kingdom Supply and Demand, through which we learn that the only way to experience more of God is by sharing Him with others.
In this week's sermon, we explore Barnabas and Saul's first missionary journey. We are reminded that each of us as believers is called to missions, that we will all experience opposition to God's mission, and that we must trust in the Holy Spirit's strength to be empowered for God's mission.
In this week's sermon, we explore how we can cultivate consistent faith in a wildly inconsistent world. We unpack the importance of prayer and how we must remind ourselves of God's goodness in all circumstances.
In this week's sermon, we look at the Church in Antioch. We examine how this instrumental and diverse body was united in Christ, doctrine, and mission. The beautiful example of Antioch reminds us that it is the Church's duty to give a glimpse of the kingdom of heaven to the world around us.
This week's sermon shows what happens when those in Jerusalem hear that Gentiles received the Holy Spirit. We are reminded that God often moves in ways that make us uncomfortable and that how we respond in such situations reveals our hearts and submission, or lack thereof, to Christ.
In this week's sermon, we conclude the Apostles' Creed. We explore our hope of everlasting life and learn of the restored quality of life that this hope brings.
In this week's sermon, we explore the resurrection of the body and discover that this hope proves that our bodies have value, that our enemy is defeated, and that our labors in this life matter.
In this week's sermon, we explore why the forgiveness of sins is essential to our faith. We diagnose what sin is, the cure that Christ brings us, and the importance of healing in community.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the "communion of the saints." We learn that our unity/communion is rooted in Christ, it is lived out with each other, and that it binds together all of God's people across time.
In this week's sermon, we will explore what it means to be the Church, what the Church does, and discover why local church membership matters.
In this week's sermon, we look at the Holy Spirit and examine its three-fold ministry to believers.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' role as humanity's judge. We explore why Jesus is our judge, how He judges us, and why His judgment is needed.
In this week's sermon, we explore what the Apostles' Creed tells us about Jesus' resurrection, ascension, and sitting at God's right hand.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the line in the Apostle's Creed detailing Jesus's crucifixion, death, burial, and descent into hell. We will explore how Jesus was lifted up and transformed the cross and how He was laid low and conquered the grave.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the line in the Apostles' Creed regarding Jesus suffering under Pontius Pilate. We explore the necessity of Jesus' suffering, the significance of Pilate, and how both of these components help us see the depth of God's love for us.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the line of the Apostles' Creed detailing Jesus' conception and birth. We explore why it matters that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary and why the Incarnation matters for us today.
In this week's sermon, we begin exploring what the Apostles' Creed teaches us about Jesus. We learn that we need the Apostles’ Creed, and its scriptural supports, to prevent us from worshiping imitations of Jesus.
As we begin our study of the Apostles' Creed this week, we unpack what it means to profess that God is Almighty, Creator, and Father and how we live out these professions.
In this week's sermon, we learn that since Christ has brought us into the family of God, we must share the gospel with others so they might also be brought into God's family.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded of God's plan to save all of humanity and that He expects us to play our part in that plan. We are reminded that God desires to use us to reach those who are far from Him—even if they are different from us or even if they are our enemies.
As we celebrate baptisms this week, we explore the biblical theme of baptism, and how it has always been a sign of God bringing salvation to His people.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that Christ prepares believers for ministry, and He prepares them so that they might accomplish the purpose of ministry–to bring glory to Him.
In this week's sermon, we walk through Paul's account of Jesus' resurrection and see that the resurrection can and must be believed.
In this week's sermon, we see how Christ transforms our message, suffering, and relationships and how He does this so that we might glorify Him in all things.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that no one is beyond Christ's power to save and that Jesus' followers must love and welcome all He brings into the family of God.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that God sees and loves us individually and has gone to great lengths to secure our salvation. Since we have received great love and mercy from God, we must demonstrate great love and mercy to those around us by sharing the Gospel with them.
In this week's sermon, we look at a scene that reminds us of how our sinful hearts can warp the way we treat others and even cause us to seek to manipulate the power of God for our benefit.
This week's sermon shows how God used the persecution against the church to spread the Gospel to new people. This text reminds us that God can turn tragedy into triumph and that He can bring joy out of even the bleakest situations.
This week's sermon looks at Stephen's sermon before the Sanhedrin. Stephen reminds us that if we do not learn from the sins and failures of the past, we will continue to commit them again and again.
In this week's sermon, we look at the story of Stephen. We learn from this that the more we seek to be like Christ, the more we should expect to be treated like Christ.
In this week's sermon, we see how busyness distracts and divides God's people and what we must do to see through these distractions to do the work Christ has called us to do.
In this week's sermon, we are reminded that the world will oppose the work of God. We learn that our faithfulness to Christ is forged in trials, and how we deal with such trials reveals our commitment to Him.
In this week's sermon, we see an example of great love and generosity in the church and an example of sin that had to be dealt with swiftly and surely. From this, we are reminded of the zealousness with which God will protect the holiness of His church.
In this week's sermon, we study the apostles' boldness before the Sanhedrin and unpack the recipe for living boldly in our daily lives.
In this week's sermon, we look at Peter's sermon in the temple complex. From this text, we learn of the importance of remembering all that God has done through Christ, and why we must remember everything God has promised to do, and that we must also remember that God is still at work all around us.
In this week's sermon, we look at Luke's account of Jesus' birth. We will see how Jesus' birth in Bethlehem proves God's sovereignty and reminds us that God uses all things for His glory and purposes.
In this week's sermon, we explore the first healing miracle in Acts and see how it announces the arrival of the Messiah's kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we look at the response to Peter's Pentecost sermon, and we learn from the early believers how we are to be the Church.
In this week's sermon, we look at Peter's Pentecost sermon and learn how the Holy Spirit's arrival confirms our purpose and proclamation as Jesus's followers.
In this week's sermon, we look at the events of the Day of Pentecost and discover what the implications of Pentecost are for us today.
In this week's sermon, we see how the early church navigated through an uncomfortable time of transition by committing to prayer and trusting in God's provision.
In this week's sermon, we learn that the work of the Church begins in Acts but will not be completed until Christ returns. From this, we learn that Acts matters because we are still living it out today.
In this week's sermon, we see how God calls on us to see our internal problems and how He demonstrates His faithfulness through eternal promises.
In this week's sermon, we see how God reaffirms His presence with His people. We learn that God's past promises give our present work meaning, and that His promises of future faithfulness give us reason to keep moving forward.
In this week's sermon, we begin the Book of Haggai. We see how God's people denied Him worship and reverence by neglecting the Temple and focusing only on their lives. We see that if we fail to prioritize God, it should be no surprise when we are left wanting and unsatisfied.
In this week's sermon, we explore Matthew's account of the Resurrection. We see how this confirms Jesus' authority and how we must respond to His authority with complete obedience.
In this week's sermon, we see how Jesus' death brings us cleansing, purification, and relief.
In this week's sermon, we see how Jesus remains faithful and obedient to God's plan, despite being mocked, beaten, and tempted.
In this week's sermon, we look at the actions of Judas, Pilate, and the crowds. We see how they mistakenly choose to trust in themselves instead of trusting in God's plan.
In this week's sermon, we look at the great injustice Jesus endured in order to save us from true justice.
In this week's sermon, we look at the incredible selflessness demonstrated by Jesus in the garden, and at how this scene brings fulfillment to many prophecies.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' observance of the Passover with His disciples. We see how He transformed this sacred ritual into something even more holy and how God orchestrated even the smallest details to reveal His love for us.
In this week's sermon, we look at the actions of Jesus' opponents and those who follow Him. We see that while His enemies plot Jesus' death, those who recognize who He is help to prepare His body for burial.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' response to the second question asked by the disciples. We explore the lessons He teaches us about how we are to be waiting for his return.
In this week's sermon, we see Jesus teach the disciples about God's coming judgment against Jerusalem, and how He reminds them they can trust in Him no matter how bleak things may seem.
In this week's sermon, Jesus demonstrates both His righteous anger as He confronts the Pharisees for their spiritual blindness and His merciful love as He calls on them to repent.
In this week's sermon, we look at two questions posed to Jesus by His opponents. These questions reveal how the opponents are missing the bigger point of how God is working, and serve to help us see how we often do the same thing.
In this week's sermon, we look at a plot to entrap Jesus, His perceptive answer to a provocative question, and the profound amazement that resulted from His response.
In this week's sermon, we look at three of Jesus' parables directed toward the priests and Pharisees. In these parables, we see both God's righteousness and love revealed.
In this week's sermon, we look at how an interaction with a fig tree reveals Jesus' authority and how it also reveals the disciples' lack of faith.
In this week's sermon, we will walk through Psalm 84 and see how the psalmist's longing to be close to God reflects a longing that we all have for a home we've never known.
In this week's sermon, we look at Paul's concluding words in his letter to the Colossians. In them, he reminds us that walking the line demands devotion to prayer, that we check our speech and actions, and that we let God use us as He chooses.
In this week's sermon, we see Paul explain that walking the line and honoring Christ demands we must get rid of our old sinful mindset, our old sinful behaviors, and our old sinful superficiality.
In this week's sermon, we explore Paul's teaching about staying focused on Christ despite all the "noise" and distractions of the world.
In this week's sermon, we explore the unequaled supremacy of Jesus, what He has done in us, and what He is doing through us.
In this week's sermon, we begin walking through Paul's letter to the Colossians. We look at his prayer of thankfulness for their faith, how he desires them to continue growing in holiness, and his exhortation to walk worthy of the Lord.
In this week's sermon, we look at Psalm 40. In this beautiful psalm, we explore the thankfulness that comes from remembering God's previous acts of deliverance and the confidence this gives us that He will act again regardless of our circumstances.
In this week's Easter sermon, we explore Luke's account of the Resurrection. We see how the Resurrection proves Jesus is trustworthy, how it proves the Bible is true, and how it proves we are forgiven.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem before Passover. We unpack why this was a controversial arrival, filled with displays of controversial authority and shouts of controversial acclamation.
In this week’s sermon, we are confronted with the importance of humility and servanthood in the lives of all who follow Christ. Just as Jesus committed His life to serving God and serving others, so too must all who seek to follow Him.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable about the vineyard workers. This parable reminds us of the incredible, scandalous, and costly nature of God's grace.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler and how the rich man's good intentions were undone by his misplaced love.
In this week's sermon, we see where Jesus is intentional in making time for those who others easily ignore and overlook and how He calls us to be intentional in our relationships.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words on the sanctity of marriage, divorce, and celibacy.
In this week's sermon, we explore Paul's words about our identity and purpose as followers of Christ. Paul reminds us that we have been charged to proclaim the gospel to those who do not know it.
In this week's sermon, we look to Psalm 30 to be reminded that God's constant and unchanging character and goodness allow us to have joy even in the most difficult circumstances.
In this week's sermon, we explore the profound importance of forgiveness and are reminded that those who have been forgiven so much must likewise be committed to forgiving.
In this week's sermon, we continue walking through Jesus' teaching on how to do life together as His followers. In this text, we will see what we are to do if someone sins, how we are to respond if they refuse to listen, and we are reminded of God's presence with us if we must go through this painful process.
In this week's sermon, we will explore why we must live together and treat each other in the way Jesus teaches us.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words about how we are to live together as a community of believers. We unpack His call to humble ourselves, not hurt one another, and to pursue holiness wholeheartedly.
In this week's sermon, we explore an often overlooked display of Jesus' humility, and we learn from this scene the importance of humility in our lives.
In this week's sermon, we look at the future hope we have of Christ's return and being joined with Him in His kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' birth from a different perspective and see how it was the turning point in a vast cosmic war against God.
In this week's sermon, we explore Genesis 3 and unpack the beautiful demonstration of God's grace and mercy it contains.
In this week's sermon, we look at three major mistakes made by the disciples, each of which highlights the danger of not listening to Jesus.
In this week’s sermon, we look at Jesus’ transfiguration in front of Peter, James, and John. We see that this was an overwhelming moment, a moment of misdirected thanks, and a moment of Fatherly correction
In this week's sermon, we explore the commitment Jesus had to following God's demands, and the commitment Jesus demands His followers have.
In this week’s sermon, we explore the incredibly important question Jesus posed to the disciples, and unpack the importance of Peter’s confession.
In this week’s sermon, we take a look at the selfish demands made of Jesus by the Pharisees and Sadducees, and at the silly conclusion that Jesus’ disciples jump to.
In this week' s sermon, we explore three amazing displays of Jesus' kingly love. We see that He is the King who goes to His enemies, that He is the King who leads His enemies to glorify God, and that He is the King who breaks down the walls that separate His enemies.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words about ritualism and how our tendencies toward self-righteousness reveal the true nature of our hearts.
This week we enjoy a special baptism service. We explore Paul's words in Romans 6:1-4 to help better understand the meaning and significance of baptism. We learn that baptism is the external sign of the internal change experienced by a believer, and that it announces their eternal hope in Christ.
In this week's sermon, we conclude chapter 14 of Matthew by looking at Jesus' miracles of healing in Gennesaret. We explore how this further reveals Jesus' identity and authority, and how these healings are a preview of the superior healing Jesus came to give us.
In this week's sermon, we look at the miracle of Jesus walking on water. We learn how this further reveals to us Jesus' identity and authority, and what that means for us today.
In this week's sermon, we look at the feeding of the 5,000. We learn how this further reveals Jesus' identity as God, and also how it demands we trust Him with our daily needs.
In this week's sermon, we learn of the death of John the Baptist. We reflect on his unyielding commitment to his mission, and how his faith points us to the greater faith and obedience of Christ.
In this week's sermon, we look at the rejection of Jesus by the people in Nazareth. We unpack how big of a problem familiarity poses for us, and how we fight against it.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring Jesus' parables. We continue to learn and discover the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven, and how we must live for it.
In this week's sermon, we take time to understand what worship is, and why Christ alone is worthy of our worship.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable about the wheat and tares. As we explore this passage, we learn that there are very serious consequences that come with pursuing a false kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' parable of the sower. We examine the seed that is sown, and how different people respond to the truth of the Kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we explore parables. We learn what they are, and why Jesus used them to teach. We also learn how they are just as relevant for us today, and why we must conform our lives to the truth that Jesus' parables present.
In this week's sermon, we explore two instances in which people make demands of Jesus. We explore the lessons Jesus teaches in response to these demands, and learn that our view of the cross shapes how we react when Jesus doesn't work on our terms.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' response to the allegations of the Pharisees. We see how neutrality isn't an option for Christ's followers in this world, and how everything we say and do either leads us toward, or away from, the Kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' moves following the Sabbath confrontation. We discover how Jesus is the Chosen Servant foretold by Isaiah, and how this brings hope to the world.
In this week's sermon, we look at the two Sabbath controversies that Matthew presents to us. We look at Jesus' rebuke of the Pharisees, and how He instructs us to truly observe the Sabbath.
In this week's sermon, we continue in Matthew 11. We look at Jesus' words of rebuke toward unrepentant towns, and His promise of rest to those who come to Him.
In this week's sermon, we explore the biblical concept of lament. We learn how to lament properly, and why we must do so.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' defense of John the Baptist, and look at three crucial questions that text asks of us.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring the demands of discipleship. We study and unpack the demands Jesus makes of us, and how we must prioritize him over everything else.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring Jesus' words regarding discipleship. We examine the three characteristics a disciple must embody, and how we live this out in our lives.
In this week's sermon, we continue in Matthew 10. We explore Jesus' words of warning to the disciple about the threat of persecution, and we learn how to be more faithful in our own discipling efforts.
In this week's sermon, we explore what the author of Proverbs recounts to us about seeing the vineyard of a fool. We unpack the lesson of this text, so that we see how it applies to us.
In this week's Easter sermon, we look at John's account of the resurrection. We explore Mary's grieving in the garden, we greet the gardener, and we go from the garden with the Gospel.
In this week's sermon, we look at the instructions Jesus gives His disciples before sending them out. We explore how Jesus instructs the disciples regarding their task, how He instructs them to trust, and how Jesus instructs the disciples to test.
In this week's sermon, we see how Jesus calls His followers into service. We see how Jesus empowers His followers for the work He calls them to, and how Jesus brings unity to His followers.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' reaction to the crowds that come to Him. We see how Jesus feels deeply for these people, and how He encourages His followers to pray for laborers to come join in the harvest.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' healing of the blind, deaf, and mute. We unpack why this is such an important event, and what it reveals to us about who Jesus is.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' miracle of raising the little girl from death, and the healing of the hemorrhaging woman. From these miracles, we discover that Jesus heals new wounds, he heals lingering ills, and he heals the wounds of old wrongs.
In this week's sermon, we continue looking at Jesus' mealtime interactions, this time with the disciples of John the Baptist. We unpack how Jesus saves us from joyless ritual, how He empowers us for joyful obedience, and how He brings to us the joy of God's new covenant.
In this week's sermon, we look at the meal Jesus shares with sinners and tax collectors. We examine how He sought sinners where they were, and how we must not fall into the trap of artificial piety like the Pharisees.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' authority to forgive sins. We discover how this fully reveals His identity as God, and what our appropriate response to this fact is.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' healing of the Gadarene demoniacs. We look at how Jesus is recognized and unchallenged by the demons, and rejected by the townspeople.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' miraculous calming of the storm. We learn how this miracle further reveals to us who Jesus is, and why this is so important.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Paul's words in Colossians 1:11-23. We look at the effects of our rescue, the power of our Rescuer, and the demands of living as rescued people.
In this week's sermon, we see Jesus continue to reveal His authority. We see that He has the authority to demand we follow Him, trust Him, and prioritize Him.
In this week's sermon, we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2. We study why loving Christ must be our first priority, and why we must commit to doing this each day.
In this week's episode, we conclude Ruth. We see how Ruth is redeemed, and what the far-reaching effects of her redemption are.
In this week's sermon, we explore Ruth 3. We look at Boaz's vow to redeem Ruth, and why it was important that he would not rest until he settled the issue of her redemption.
In this week's sermon, we continue into Ruth 2. We see how advances His plan for Ruth and Naomi's redemption, and how this furthers His plan for humanity's redemption.
In this week's sermon, we begin an advent series on Ruth. We explore how God is able to redeem all things, and how this previews His great ability to redeem the world from sin.
In this week's sermon, we explore Psalm 116. We look at the unchanging truths about God presented to us by the Psalmist, as well as what these truths demands of us.
In this week's sermon, we explore the prophecy behind Jesus' healing ministry. We explore why it is important that the Messiah came to heal, and what Jesus' healing miracles show to us.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' healing of the centurion's servant. We unpack what this miracle tells us about Jesus, and we also dig deeply to see the bold promise of hope that Jesus gives to the world.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' healing of a leper. We unpack what this miracle reveals to us about Jesus, and how this healing changed the leper. We also explore how this event matters so much to us today.
In this week's sermon, we explore the crowd's recognition of Jesus' authority. We unpack where His authority comes from, how the Bible foretold Jesus' authority, and how Jesus authority is absolute.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus illustration of the wise builder and the foolish builder. We unpack the importance of obeying Jesus' words, and the tragic fate of those who disregard them.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' words about who will enter the kingdom. We look at what Jesus reveals to us about himself, why it isn't enough to simply profess or do works, and why a relationship with Christ requires obedience.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the warning Jesus gives us about false prophets. We explore the importance of producing good fruit, and how Christ gives us every tool we need to accomplish this.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching about the narrow road and the wide road. We discuss what the imagery of the roads and gates means, and what this demands of us as followers of Jesus.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the "Golden Rule." We discuss how this is a command that requires obedience, how we comply with this command, and how communion results from our compliance.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' commands to keep asking, seeking, and knocking. We unpack what "it" is that we are looking for, and just how great a Father God is.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching on judging others. We unpack what His words truly mean, and what His instruction demands of us as His followers.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching about worry. We unpack the dangers of worry, as well as what we must do as His disciples to ensure we are living for the Kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching about how we should approach material wealth. We examine why we must be aware of where our hearts are, of what our eyes reveal about us, and of who we serve.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching on fasting. We unpack why fasting is such a big deal, how the hypocrite fasts, and how the disciple is to fast.
In this week's sermon, we explore the model prayer presented by Jesus. We unpack how we should approach prayer, and what our prayers reveal about our hearts.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words about how not to pray. We explore the examples of insincere prayer, and we look at Jesus' commands to pray secretly, simply, and knowingly.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' teaching about how we are to give. We explore what our motivation should be, how we display this, and what the reward for giving is.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' warning about insincere displays of righteousness. We unpack this warning, the importance of checking our motives, and the cost of insincere righteousness.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' command to love our enemies. We discuss how this is part of the radical righteousness needed to enter His kingdom, and how this kind of life reveals our status as God's children.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' teaching concerning revenge and retaliation. We examine what the Law says on this topic, and how Jesus teaches His disciples to go above what the Law demands.
In this week's sermon, we explore the topic of oaths. We look at what the Law says about oaths, and how the rabbis interpreted this. We unpack Jesus' words about the importance of honesty, and why truthfulness is crucial to the Christian life.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' teaching regarding divorce. We look at the acceptable biblical grounds for divorce, and we unpack how this standard had been twisted from its intended purpose.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' words about lust and adultery. We explore the reasons why lust is so dangerous, why God hates adultery, and the lengths we must go to in order to live pure.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' teaching about the danger of anger. We explore why it is that anger is such a serious issue, as well as the importance of restoration and reconciliation.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' words about His relationship to the Old Testament. We look at how He fulfills the Scriptures, at how His disciples are to approach the Scriptures, and the righteousness that is required to enter His kingdom.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' words about salt and light. We explore how this relates to our purpose as disciples, we look at the danger of phony disciples, and we see what results from genuine discipleship.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' words regarding persecution. We explore the reality of persecution, the reason for persecution, and the response to persecution.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Jesus' words about the peacemakers. We explore what biblical peace is, why we need peacemakers today, and why we must be peacemakers.
In this week's sermon, we explore the blessing given to the pure in heart. We unpack what it means to be "pure in heart," how they have "pure," hearts, and what their reward is.
In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus' blessing on the merciful. We unpack what being merciful means, and why we must show mercy to others.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the blessing for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. We discuss what it means to crave righteousness, the promise of being satisfied, and we look at how Christ's righteousness and resurrection should impact our lives.
In this week's sermon, we explore Jesus' words about the meek. We unpack what it means to be meek, why the meek inherit the earth, and why we must be meek as Jesus' followers.
In this week's sermon, we unpack the second beatitude regarding those who mourn. We explore what we mourn as followers of Christ, why we must mourn, and the hope of the blessing of comfort.
In this week's sermon, we begin exploring the Beatitudes. We unpack what it means to be "blessed," as well as what it means to be "poor in spirit."
In this week's sermon, we begin exploring the Sermon on the Mount. We unpack the setting and its significance, and we look at who this message is for. From there, we discuss why this message is so important for us today.
In this week's sermon, we look at the preview Matthew gives us of Jesus ministry, specifically His teaching, preaching, and healing. We look at how each of these aspects reveals who Jesus is, and how we must respond to this today.
In this week's sermon, we study Jesus' calling of the first four disciples. We explore the commands Jesus gives in this passage, and how we are to respond to them today.
In this week's sermon, we explore the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. We unpack why he waited for John the Baptist to be imprisoned, and why Jesus picked Galilee as the place to begin preaching.
In this week's sermon, we unpack Matthew's account of Christ's testing in the wilderness. We explore what the tests reveal to us about Jesus, and how this gives us hope today.
In this week's sermon, we explore why Jesus had to be baptized. We look at the Old Testament passages that this baptism fulfills, and how this further reveals Jesus to be the Messiah.
In this week's sermon, we take a look at the ministry of John the Baptist. We unpack his purpose, his message, and the role he fulfilled in God's redemptive plan for humanity.
In this week's sermon, we conclude Matthew 2. We explore why Jesus was a Nazarene, and what this means. From this, we learn what is expected of us as His followers.
In this week's sermon, we look at the tragedy of the slaughter of the the innocents in Bethlehem. As we examine this, we unpack the parallels between Jesus and Moses, and we unpack the reason behind Matthew use of Jeremiah 31:15.
In this week's sermon, we begin chapter 2 of Matthew's Gospel, and study the visit of the Magi. We explore the significance of Bethlehem, and how the visit of the Magi further confirms that Jesus is the Son of Abraham.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring the birth narrative of Jesus. We examine the problems facing Joseph and Mary, and how God intervened to bring about solutions to these issues. We also explore why Joseph is so critical to this story, and why the virgin conception is so important to our faith.
In today's sermon, we begin studying Matthew's account of the Gospel story. We unpack the claim Matthew makes that Jesus is the rightful King of Israel, and we explore how Matthew supports and proves this bold statement.
In today's sermon, we conclude our study of Hebrews by studying the author's final exhortations in chapter 13. We unpack the author's call for us to live as the people of God and to listen to what Christ is saying to us.
In today's sermon, we discuss God's holiness, and how we respond to it. We look at the examples of Sinai and Zion to understand how Christ has enabled us to live in God's presence.
In today's sermon, we explore the author's words of concerning how we conduct ourselves as followers of Christ. We look at the behaviors we are to pursue, and those we are to avoid. We also explain how we are to seek to look out for one another, and to encourage each other on our journey.
In today's sermon, we explore what the author of Hebrews has to say about the purpose of suffering. As we explore this text, we discover that suffering is used by God to make us more like Christ.
In today's sermon, we unpack the author's words that Christ is our perfect hero of faith, and that we must focus on Him as we run our race. From this we learn that, without Christ, we cannot run our race well.
In today's sermon, we conclude chapter 11 and look at the author's final examples of faithful living. We also unpack the author's words about our relationship to these faithful figures, and how we received from God something even better than they did.
In this week's sermon, we explore the author's words concerning Moses. We unpack the numerous ways in which Moses led a life of faith, and how his example points us toward the ultimate example of a person who lived by faith--Christ.
In today's sermon, we look at the examples of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and others who lived by faith in the face of death. We unpack the author's words concerning their faith, and how we might live with the same faith and boldness.
In today's sermon, we begin exploring the author of Hebrews' statements about Abraham and Sarah. We dig deep into the ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith through obedience an trust, regardless of the cost to him.
In this week's sermon, we look at the examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah. We explore how they lived by faith throughout their lives, and how we can model their faith in our own lives.
In today's sermon, we dissect what faith is made of, and how living by faith helps prove to us the reality of our beliefs.
In today's sermon, we explore the importance of living by faith. We begin to unpack what it means to live by faith, and why it is so crucial to the life of a Christian.
In today's sermon, we explore the author's warning against apostasy and rebellion against God. We unpack the Old Testament backgrounds of this warning, and discuss the author's reminder that God is the ultimate judge of the righteous and the wicked.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring Hebrews 10. We unpack the author's call for us to draw near to the Father, to hold fast to our confession, and to be committed to having community with fellow believers.
In today's sermon, we continue exploring Hebrews 10. In this section, we see that Christ's sacrifice has destroyed the old covenant system. Because of Christ, there are no more sacrifices, no more sinful hearts, and no more shame.
In today's sermon, we explore how Christ's complete obedience to God brought salvation to humanity. We also discuss how obedience to Christ should characterize the life of the believer.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring the superiority of Christ's sacrifice for us. We see that His sacrifice was perfect and is good for eternity, which means it has no need to be offered again or renewed.
In today's sermon, we continue exploring how Christ enacted the new covenant. We discuss how His death was necessary for the new covenant to take effect, and how His blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.
In this week's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 9. We explore how Christ passed entered into the true heavenly tabernacle and into the Most Holy Place, and how we makes us alive and able to worship the living God.
In today's sermon, we begin Hebrews 9. We look at how the earthly tabernacle and the regulations of Israelite worship reveal to us the vast separation between God and humanity. We also explore how these regulations were never intended to give people salvation, but were intended instead to point people to God.
In today's sermon, we begin looking at the new covenant enacted through Christ. We explore how this new covenant is different from the old covenant, and how God enables us to be His people.
In this week's sermon, we continue exploring how Christ is the perfect high priest. We explore the guarantee of a new covenant that God has given us, and how God guaranteed that this new covenant would be superior.
In today's sermon, we continue exploring how the priesthood of Melchizedek is superior to the priesthood of Levi and Aaron. With this, we unpack how both the Law and the Levite Priesthood point us toward the Gospel, and why Christ alone is sufficient for salvation.
In today's sermon, we continue exploring the author's argument that Christ is our high priest. We examine the figure of Melchizedek and how he was both a priest and king. We also examine how Melchizedek points us toward Christ and reveals to us the lengths to which God went to redeem humanity.
In today's sermon, we explore the unchanging nature of God's promises. By examining and understanding God's faithfulness to His promises to Abraham, we can fully understand His faithfulness to keep His promises to us.
In today's sermon, we explore the author's call for us to pursue spiritual maturity. We discuss the importance of spiritual "meat" and why we should learn from the examples of those who have gone before us.
In today's sermon, we explore the argument presented by the author of Hebrews regarding Christ being our high priest. We discuss who the high priest was and what their role was, what Christ's qualifications for the priesthood were, and why we need a high priest.
In today's sermon, we take a moment to explore Romans 12 to see Paul's words regarding living the Christian life. We unpack what it means to offer ourselves as living sacrifices and to have our minds renewed by Christ, and we examine how we are to respond to the sadness and brokenness of the world.
In today's sermon, we begin exploring the topic of Jesus being our great high priest. We discuss what it means that He "passed through the heavens," and how He allows us to confidently approach the throne of God.
In today's sermon, we unpack how we are to avoid falling into the disobedience and rebellion that Israel fell into while in the wilderness. We discuss the importance of belief and faith, and how these two things manifest themselves in our daily lives. We also explore how and why we must work hard to enter into the rest that God has prepared for us.
In today's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 3. We examine the author's plea for believers to remain steadfast in their belief in Christ, and we discuss the parallels between Israel's sin of rebellion in the wilderness and our situation in the world today.
In today's sermon, we begin Hebrews 3 and start exploring the author's point that Jesus is superior to Moses. We read the author's call for believers to focus their attention upon Jesus and to firmly place their hope and confidence in Him.
In today's sermon, we continue in Hebrews 2 and unpack the question of why Christ had to come to earth as a human. As we explore this question, we learn that Christ came, not only to save us but to show us how to be truly human.
In today's sermon, we continue in chapter 1 and unpack the author's argument that Christ is superior to the angels. We discuss why this claim had to be made and we unpack the texts that the author used to support this claim. We also study the word of warning that the author gives in chapter 2:1-4 about the danger of not paying close attention to the message that Christ has given to us.
In today's first sermon of a series on the Book of Hebrews, we explore how God has been communicating to the world since the beginning of time. We unpack how God communicated first through the prophets, but how He is now speaking to us through His Son. The question we are left asking is, are we listening to the message that the Son is speaking to us?
In today's Easter sermon, we study John's account of Christ's resurrection. We examine how the Light of the World--Christ--drove out the darkness and fear that His followers were experiencing after His death. We look at how both Mary and the Disciples reacted to Christ's resurrection, and we examine how Easter is a call to action for followers of Christ to share the good news of His resurrection with the world.
In this special Good Friday Bible study, we study the Gospel accounts of Christ's crucifixion. We look at the imagery in the Gospels, as well as other clues throughout Scripture, to help us view the moment of Christ's crucifixion as the moment of His coronation and glorification.
In today's sermon, we look at Matthew's account of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. We unpack all the deep scriptural connections between the Old Testament and the events of that first Palm Sunday, and we explore how the events of that day asserted that Jesus is the Messiah.
In the final sermon of our Philippians series, we explore Philippians 4. In this chapter, we read some of Paul's most well-known writings, and we read his final exhortations to pursue unity and humility. We also read the wonderful reminder Paul gives us that Christ is near to us and that He will strengthen us for every trial and situation.
In today's sermon, we look at Paul's call to the Philippians to avoid false teachings and doctrines. Paul encouraged the Philippians to instead focus single-mindedly on pursuing Christ and sanctification. Paul reminded the Philippians that they serve the risen Savior, the One who reigns over Heaven and Earth and because of that, they have every reason to rejoice.
In today's sermon, we unpack Philippians 2. We see Paul discuss the importance of humility in the Christian life, and he cites Christ's humility as the model for believers to emulate in their own lives. Paul encourages the Philippian believers--and all believers--to pursue humility, as it ensures unity within the church. Paul reminds the Philippian believers that the church's unity is of the utmost importance, for it is only when the church is unified that it can do the work that God has left for it to do.
In this sermon, we begin studying Paul's letter to the believers in Philippi. Though Paul wrote this letter from prison, he was rejoicing in his trials. In chapter 1, we explore how Paul began the letter by encouraging the Philippian believers to seek unity amongst themselves and to lead lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ.
In this sermon, we explore the final chapter of the Book of Jonah. We look at Jonah's furious response to God's mercy towards Nineveh, and how Jonah's anger causes him to spiral further into irrationality. Despite Jonah's fury and irrationality, God responds calmly and forces Jonah to change his perspective.
In today's sermon, we explore Jonah 3. We see how Jonah remains unchanged, despite his ordeal in the belly of the fish, and is only half-heartedly committed to obeying God's command. Though Jonah is stubborn and not committed to the task he has been given, God still works mightily in Nineveh.
In this sermon, we explore Jonah's prayer in chapter 2 of Jonah. We look at how Jonah was brought providentially to be in the belly of the fish, how he responded to this grace, and how all of these things were used by God to accomplish His will.
In this sermon, we begin a series on the Book of Jonah by taking a look at the first chapter of the book. We examine some of the familiar details of the Jonah story, and we dig deep into the text to find the text's intended meaning and how it applies to us today.