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Weekly teaching audio of Beloved Church, a gospel-centered church, existing to show a guilty world that there is a gracious God, and He is our greatest treasure! Located in Clermont, Florida
What limitations or pains do you want to escape from? Listen here to Pastor Kevin's message from Ecclesiastes 6:1-7:14 examining the Teacher's thoughts on limitations and escapism.
Our church planting partner in Kampala, Derrick Sekamalira, walked us through the wisdom given from the teacher in Ecclesiastes 5. Hear from this dear partner in the gospel and his sermon here.
In the fourth chapter of Ecclesiastes, the Teacher turns his attention to the brokenness of life—oppression, envy, isolation, and the illusion of power. Discover how these harsh realities expose our need for something greater in Pastor Alex's message, “Broken Life, Enternal Life”
In the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, the Teacher uses both poetry and prose to further consider life, futility, and meaning. Explore how everything done in time will face the God outside of time in Pastor Kevin's message, A TIME FOR IT.
The Teacher of Ecclesiastes set out to conduct an experiment in the second chapter, trying to find the answer to his question: "What does a person gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun?" The results are life-changing for all who take them seriously. Explore this passage in Pastor Kevin's sermon, THE EXPERIMENT.
Is it okay to ask hard questions and wrestle with life in this faith? Listen to Pastor Kevin's message – IN THE END, WHY? – as we start our summer series through Ecclesiastes.
God is compassionate, and we should be too. Explore Jesus' teaching about how to love and serve Him by loving and serving the vulnerable in Pastor Kevin's message, COMPASSION SUNDAY.
Before Jesus ascended with the clouds, He gave us a mission. How are we accomplishing this mission as Beloved Church? Listen in to Pastor Kevin's introduction to our annual presentation of ministry partners and missions opportunities on Mission Sunday: THE KING'S MISSION.
What does the death of Jesus have to do with you? Explore the meaning of Good Friday in Pastor Kevin's message, A CRUCIFIED KING.
When our identity and our security are threatened it is common to respond with anger and violence. In Pastor Tim's messsage "Unforsakable", we explore how the crucified and forsaken Savior has secured for us an identity and future hope that cannot be shaken. We also look at how the Holy Spirit uses this truth to set us free to love the very ones who may be seeking our harm.
Failure often feels fatal. What are we to do when we come face to face with our weakness? Pastor Kevin's message, A GOOD REASON TO CRY, explores this question as we continue our journey through Mark's gospel by looking at Peter's denial of Jesus.
Jesus warned His followers repeatedly in what is known as the Olivet Discourse. What do these warnings come down to? Explore Mark 13 is Pastor Kevin's message, A RETURNING KING.
Jesus' response to a scribe asking what the greatest command is gives us clarity on what and how we are to do all things. Pastor Kevin's message, NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM, explores this response in Mark 12.
How did Jesus feel about the marketplace functioning in the temple? Explore His strong feelings and response in Pastor Kevin's message, PRAYER OR PROFIT.
What did Jesus say about camels, needles, and getting into the kingdom of heaven in response to a rich young man's question about eternal life? Explore this beautiful passage showcasing Jesus' extravagant grace in Pastor Kevin's message, CAMELS, NEEDLES, AND POSSIBILITIES.
Mark 9 recounts the day Jesus took a select group of disciples up a mountain where He was transfigured and met with Moses and Elijah. Explore the beauty of what this event tells us about who Jesus is in Pastor Kevin's message, MOUNTAINTOP VIEW.
What did Jesus say it would be like to follow Him? Explores the questions we all have about life, death, and the point of life and death in Pastor Kevin's message, THE CRUCIFORM LIFE.
The way Jesus healed a deaf man who struggled to speak seems rather odd, but shows us a lot about who Jesus is and what He came to do. Explore this emotional story from Mark 7 in Pastor Kevin's message, EVERYTHING WELL.
In Mark 6, we see Jesus perform a miracle in which thousands are fed and fully satisfied. What does this have to do with us an our seeming unsatiable appetites for more than just food? Explore who Jesus shows Himself to be in Pastor Kevin's message, ENOUGH FOR YOU TOO.
Pastor Tim takes us through the story of the demoniac in Mark 5, as he shows us how God’s power rests on those who understand their own powerlessness and who trust in the power and love of King Jesus.
A parable of Jesus is recorded in Mark 4 that speaks to the mysterious growth of the kingdom of God. What is our part in this growth? What is God's part? Explore this in Pastor Kevin's message, GROW BY.
Mark 3 highlights growing opposition to Jesus, showing ultimately that there is no neutral response to Jesus. Explore how the identity of Jesus calls us to respond in Pastor Kevin's message, HOUSE SORTING.
Jesus' association with tax collectors and sinners was questioned. Explore why his response is such good news in Pastor Kevin's message, AND YOU ARE.
Launching our series, ID JESUS, we first ask where we ought to look for determining Jesus' identity. Pastor Kevin's message, ASTONISHED, argues from Mark's opening chapter that we should look directly to Jesus.
What exactly are we trying to do? Where do we do it? Why do we do it? Listen to Pastor Kevin's challenge in this stand alone message, WHERE WE PLANT OUR FLAG.
Isaiah sent out a birth announcement about Jesus 700 years before His birth. What was included? Explore the greatest gift ever in Pastor Kevin's message, DON'T MISS THIS!
We wonder how worthy we are of being loved. In the midst of this wondering, the One worthy of all shows us how loved we are! Explore the proclamation of John the Baptist in Mark 1 in Pastor Kevin's message, WORTH LOVING.
How should we prepare for Christmas as it quickly approaches? Hear Pastor Kevin's encouragement and recommendation on how to not miss the joy of Advent in his sermon, JOYFUL PREPPERS.
Mark made a bold claim in the very first line of his gospel. It's a claim that once you see and believe it, you cannot help but see in every line that follows. Consider how this claim relates to peace in our second week of Advent through Pastor Kevin's sermon, A BOLD CLAIM FOR PEACE.
In a culture that praises self-reliance with the ultimate goal of comfort, how do we live a life of humility and rectify that living faithfully doesn't absolve us from earthly suffering? Explore this and more as we conclude 1 Peter 5:6-14 in Pastor Josh's message, WHO WINS? WHO CARES?
Of all the things that come to mind when you think of leadership, does humilty make a showing? It should mark the leadership of those entrusted with shepherding Christ's church. Explore Peter's exhortation to the elders and call for humilty in Pastor Kevin's message, AS GOD WOULD HAVE YOU.
The suffering we face as Christians is not just meant to be endured. It is meant to be a refinement that lead us to ever increasing joy! Explore 1 Peter 4:12-19 in Pastor Kevin's message, A NAME TO BE PROUD OF.
Peter called us to do one thing above all else. What was it, and what will it lead to? Explore these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, THE END IS NEAR.
We can often view the same thing in different ways. Peter's letter continues with acknowledging this and calling for believers to view life–and suffering– with the view Jesus has provided. Pastor Kevin's message, TO LIVE FOR, explores the start of 1 Peter 4.
Is our hope worth the cost? When we are faced with doubt and fear, how can we respond? This week, we look at Christ's example and the source of our hope with Pastor Chris. DEFENSIBLE HOPE.
God truly loves us, and if we truly love Him we will love each other and our neighbor. Explore how Peter made this point in his letter and hear Pastor Kevin's appeal for us to step further into loving our Lord, each other, and our neighbor in this week's sermon: EYES FOR ME.
The world should look at the way we suffer as we do good and wonder, just like we look to the cross and wonder. Explore this call in Pastor Kevin's message about how we follow the example of Christ in SUFFER IN GOOD COMPANY.
It is easy to think of someone we believe is yielding wrongful authority over us as an enemy. Maybe they are, but Peter calls us to submit to and honor every human authority. Where should we take our fight, then? Explore this command in Pastor Kevin's message, WRONG ENEMY.
Can someone or something truly change who we are? Explore what beautiful purpose and calling Peter explains we have as believers in the start of 1 Peter 2.
What did Peter tell us to set our hope fully on? Explore this convicting call in Pastor Tim's sermon as we continue Chosen Exiles.
Peter compared trials we face as followers of Jesus to the process of gold being refined by fire. What does this mean? Is it necessary? Explore this next portion of Peter's letter in Pastor Kevin's message, IF NECESSARY.
Why did Peter call the audience of his first epistle "chosen exiles"? What does this mean for us as we navigate a world trying to pull our allegiance into so many directions? Listen to the first message in our fall series, CHOSEN EXILES.
What is the mission of Beloved Church? As our Lord's Beloved, we love. We give ourselves to loving our Lord, loving each other, and loving our neighbor. Hear this year's annual Connect Sunday message, BE ON MISSION, here.
It is by being loved that we can love others. Pastor Kevin's message, BE LOVED, explores how critical the truth of being loved by God is for understanding and living as who we are.
What did Jesus say to the Samaritan woman at the well that made her run toward everyone she previously tried to hide from? Pastor Kevin's message. BE KNOWN, looks at how the gospel frees us to experience genuine community.
Pastor Tim starts off our Beloved series by looking at the deep loneliness of our culture and how we can find and give the gift of belonging in an age of loneliness. (1 Peter 2:9-12)
What does a healthy marriage look like, and what does it take to get there? Explore Paul's address to husbands and wives in his letter to the Ephesians in Pastor Kevin's message, HUSBANDS & WIVES.
How should siblings relate to each other when rivalry seems nearly unavoidable? Explore the beatiful gifts that siblings, both biological and spiritual, are in Pastor Kevin's message, BROTHERS & SISTERS.
Parenting our kids right can feel like a mystery or down right impossible. Of all the things we could focus on, what is it we should remain focused on? Pastor Kevin's message, & PARENTING, unpacks Paul's commands regarding raising our kids as followers of Jesus.
Children are instructed in Scripture to obey their parents "because this is right." Is it enough to give such reasoning? Why do we balk so much at authority? Explore this equally high calling for both children and parents in Pastor Kevin's message, & AUTHORITY.
Everyone wants significance, but the struggle for many is we are born into a situation that greatly determines our station in life. But what happens when we are adopted into the family of God? Hear the start of our series, FAMILY DYNAMICS, in Pastor Kevin's message, ADOPTED IN.
We should live our lives with wisdom, not foolishness. This includes our money and time, and where it is spent. Find out about how to be faithful with our financial and time in Pastor Alex's message, FAMILY, FINANCES AND FAITH
David concluded the 23rd Psalm with a third way in which the Lord is present along with a third personal confession. Explore the conclusion to Psalm 23 in Pastor Kevin's message, PURSUING ME.
How can we walk through the darkest valley without fear? If we remember the Good Shepherd is with us. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, PROTECTED, as we cover the most famous line of Psalm 23.
Where does our Lord, the Good Shepherd, lead us? And why does He lead us there? Explore these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, RIGHT PATHS, as we continue our series through Psalm 23.
Would you describe your life as restful? How can such a thing be possible in the age we live in? Explore how it can be according to the 23rd Psalm in Pastor Kevin's message: GREEN PASTURES, QUIET WATERS.
It is easy to miss the significance of the David calling the Lord his shepherd. What did he mean by this? Explore the start of the 23rd Psalm in Pastor Kevin's message, INTRODUCING JESUS.
If our identity is based on anything in this world, it can be lost. Only in having a foundation built on Christ, can we be free from a performance based identity.
Baptism is also a proclamation, an initial step in obedience to the command of our Lord to be a witness to the world. Explore this aspect of our baptism in Pastor Kevin's message, TELL THE WORLD.
Why do we baptize believers in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Explore the significance of proclaiming the name of our triune God over the waters of our baptism in Pastor Kevin's message, IN THE NAME OF.
What is baptism? Pastor Kevin's message, UNITED IN DEATH, explores what baptism is as well as how being united with Christ in His death continues to shape who we are as Christians.
What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus that makes disciples? And how do we get there from here? Listen to Pastor Tim's sermon: BEING DISCIPLES, MAKING DISCIPLES
Jesus' resurrection is better news than we could have ever imagined! Listen here to Pastor Kevin's Easter message, LOOKING FOR JESUS.
The salvation Jesus came to secure for His people required blood to be shed. Why? Explore the need for this is Pastor Kevin's Good Friday message, HIS BLOOD BE ON US.
Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem was marked by stark contrasts. He used parabolic language of sheep and goats in contrast to teach on His return to the city that is still to come as well. Explore how these contrasts bring clarity in Pastor Kevin's message: SHEEP, GOATS, DONKEYS, AND COATS.
In our culture of abaundance and indulgance, it is not hard to waste things. That includes our very lives. Jesus told two parables meant to help us see and live in light of what matters as He discussed the end of the age. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, WASTED, to explore these parables.
Being underdressed at something as significant as a wedding is no small ordeal. Why did Jesus tell a story about a wedding feast that was avoided by many who were consequently destroyed, but then attended by many, including someone underdressed who was violently removed? Explore the parable of the wedding banquet in Pastor Kevin's message, WEDDING INVITES.
Sometimes intentional things have unintentional consequences, and sometimes things that may have appeared to have been unintentional actually were. Jesus wanted the Pharisees to understand this as He told them the parable of the wicked tenants. Listen in on Pastor Kevin's message, UNEXPECTED RECIPIENTS.
How can we tell who the real Christians are? In Jesus' kingdom, our actions should reveal who our authority is. Listen to Pastor Chris' message on Jesus' words to the pharisees.
What did Jesus mean by saying the first would be last and the last would be first? Pastor Kevin's message, THE CURRENCY OF THE KINGDOM, explores how Jesus taught the meaning of this saying through the parable of the vineyard workers.
Jesus taught about mercy and forgiveness through the parable of the unforgiving servant. In this teaching, we learn how we can be people of mercy and forgiveness. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, WHEN SHOWN, SHOW.
Using yet another parable to illustrate what the kingdom of heaven is like, Jesus was quite direct about the reality of hell. Is hell unjust? Is God unjust? Explore what this parable teaches us in Pastor Kevin's message, FULL NETS.
Jesus showed us the unparalleled worth of the kingdom of heaven in his parables of the treasure hidden in the field and the pearl of great price. Explore what this treasure is in Pastor Kevin's message, TREASURE SEEKERS.
Jesus used a parable about leaven and flour to illustrate a lot about the kingdom of heaven. Explore the transformative way of the kingdom in Pastor Kevin's message, LEAVEN LEAVENS.
Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven with a parable of a mustard seed. What was his point? Explore how this would have been much more shocking to His audience than we might think in Pastor Kevin's message, MUSTARD SEEDS.
Jesus often taught in parables. Why would He do that, and what in the world did He mean by referring to all of us as different grounds for receiving seed? Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, SEED & SOIL.
HAPPY NEW EVERYTHING! THE PRESENT POWER OF FUTURE HOPERomans 8:17-26; Revelation 21:1-5
Why did Jesus come? Advent reminds us we are loved. Celebrate and ponder Chistmas in Pastor Kevin's message, LOVE IS WHY.
The arrival of Jesus brought great joy to some, but also great turmoil to others. Consider the different responses of the magi and Herod in Pastor Kevin's message, THE GIVE & TAKE OF JOY.
This week explores the theme of peace as we continue in Advent. How does the coming of the Son of God secure peace for us? Listen here to Pastor Kevin's message, PEACE BY PEACE.
Advent kicks off with a focus on hope. Is not having hope our greatet problem, or is it misplaced hope? Explore why we have a hope that will not fail us in Jesus in Pastor Kevin's message, I HOPE SO.
Jesus has called us a to a life of self denial and sacrifice, one that honors others above ourself and is consistently hospitable...only because of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Reconciliation is at the heart of Paul's letter to Philemon. Reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel – we've been given life. What will we now do with it? Listen in to Pastor Kevin's message, CALLED UP.
Why didn't Paul just explicity call slavery evil? Does the Bible support or justify slavery? Explore Paul's strategy for undoing the evil of the institution in Pastor Kevin's message, STRATEGIC UNDOING.
Paul wrote the letter we know as Philemon with the aim of reconciliation. This wasn't just a desire for two mutual friends to be reunited, but part of the essential gospel work we are called to. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, GOOD VIBES DON'T COVER IT.
Paul wanted Philemon to want to do what was right. In Pastor Kevin's message, CONSENT & OBLIGATION, the connection between our wants, or desires, and decisions is explored.
Paul told Philemon that he was sending back Onesimus, someone useful to both of them. What makes someone useful? Does everyone have real value? What does the gospel have to do with the value of anyone? Explore these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, UTILITY VERSUS PERSONHOOD.
How do we pray today? What did Jesus say about how we should offer our prayers to God? Pastor Chris' message, The Lord's Prayer, looks at the words of the Savior as he teaches us how to offer prayer to God.
How effective is changed forced from authority? Is there a better basis to appeal from? Pastor Kevin's message, THE BASIS OF LOVE, explores how Paul sought to have Philemon do what is right.
We affect each other. What effect are you having on others? Explore what Paul shows us about Philemon's effect on other Christians in Pastor Kevin's message, Ripples Of Refreshing.
Paul concluded his prayer for Philemon focusing on how there is a connection between our participation in faith and our knowledge of the good in us for the glory of Christ. Consider this passage in Pastor Kevin's message, PARTICIPATION IN THE FAITH.
The start of Paul's prayer in Philemon teaches us a lot about prayer. Pastor Kevin's message, THE PLACE OF PRAYER, explores how prayer comes from a reality to create a reality by God's power.
The gospel shifts our hearts from "I'm not my brother's keeper" to "My brother is a keeper." Explore what the greeting in Philemon teaches us about relating to each other in Pastor Kevin's message this week.
When our hearts are held captive by the love of Christ we are free to do whatever we want.
As we look once more at the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water for Connect Sunday, we ask a couple questions: what were the other disciples doing in the boat and why did Peter and Jesus get back in the boat? Pastor Kevin's message explores these questions and challenges us to jump in, pressing into the relational life of the church.
Peter walked on water with Jesus! And then he started sinking. Is walking on water worth the risk of sinking? How do we accept risk in following Jesus? Explore these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, Out Of The Boat.
Joseph's story ends brilliantly with God reversing so much of what appeared to be continual brokenness. Can you believe that God sovereignly uses even evil for good? Explore the conclusion to our summer series in Pastor Kevin's message, The Generation Of Joseph – Part 2
We can often relate to the dramatic ups and downs of Joseph's life. It leaves us wondering, is anyone in control? Am I forgotten? Explore what Scripture teaches us in response to these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, The Generation Of Joseph: Part 1
Jacob's life, like his name foretold, was marked by wrestling. God changed that in an odd wrestling match where Jacob came out limping and beating a new name. Explore this passage in Pastor Kevin's message, The Generation Of Jacob And Esau.
Upon Sarah's death, Abraham sends a servant to find a bride for Isaac. Through this story, we see God's provision to maintain his covenant to Abraham and the people of Israel. We also see a beautiful picture of God's greater plan to choose for himself a bride in the church and prepare her for an ultimate reunification.
God told Abraham to sacrifice his son. Upon acting in faith and brutally processing how painful this would be, God provided a Ram. It was the sacrifice of God's provided lamb that ultimately pleased God, not the sacrifice of what Abraham could bring. It is not what we can bring before the throne; only the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb, can impact our standing before the Father. Listen to the story of Abraham in Pastor Scott's message, The Generation Of Abraham.
God promised a man named Abram that he would produce a nation. This was odd, given that Abram and his wife were unable to have children. But he believed God and was given a fascinating sign of this promise. This promise, from a God who is capable when we are unable, is explored in Pastor Kevin's message, THE GENERATION OF ABRAM.
Did God really regret making mankind? Did He really kill countless with a flood? And what's with the rainbow? Explore the story of Noah in Pastor Kevin's message, THE GENERATION OF NOAH.
Why do we hide? What was it that happened in the garden so long ago that resulted in so much shame? Explore what God has done about it in Pastor Kevin's message, The Generation Of Adam.
Our future hope in the coming King empowers us to live out His kingdom in the here and now. There is a present power in our future hope.
Fellowship cost the early church dearly, but it was a price they gladly paid! Generosity is a telling mark of someone following Jesus. Explore the Bible's teaching on generosity in Pastor Kevin's message, To Generosity.
The early church was in awe. Are we? What should we be in awe of? Pastor Kevin's message, To Worship, explores these questions.
The early church devoted themselves to prayer, but we often struggle tremendously with doing so. Why is that? Pastor Kevin's message, To Prayer, explores some of the primary reasons we struggle to pray more and how to perservere in that devotion.
What do we learn from the early church devoting themselves to the breaking of bread? Explore the need for such a devotion today as a church in Pastor Kevin's message, To The Lords Supper.
Christian fellowship is very different than how the world views fellowship. In "koinonia", the Greek word for fellowship, we share in the cross and resurrection of Christ and hold that in common with other believers. Pastor Reggie's message, To Fellowship, dives deeper into the meaning of true, godly fellowship.
The early church in Acts devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings. What does it look like for us to do the same? What effect will it have on us to do the same? Pastor Kevin's message, To Scripture, explores these questions.
What happens when you fail as a follower of Jesus? How does Jesus respond to our failures, big or small? Pastor Kevin's message, Breakfast On The Beach, explores John's epilogue to his gospel.
Jesus rose from the dead, was mistaken for a gardener, and first told His gathered disciples to have peace with them. How are these things related? Pastor Kevin's Easter message, THE GARDENER, explores these fascinating events!
Listen to Pastor Tim's message, It Is Finished. In light of Old Testament history and prophecy, we explore what it means when King Jesus says, "It is finished."
As Jesus neared His arrest and crucifixion, He took time to pray. What did He pray for, knowing what was ahead of Him? For His disciples! Pastor Kevin's message, You Asked For It, explores what and why Jesus prayed what He did in John 17:1-19.
Why is it important to abide with Christ? Jesus says we are the brand and He is the vine. Can the branch survive without the vine? What is the fruit that we are to bear as a follower of Christ? See the beautiful command of Jesus to bear fruit in Pastor Alex's message: Nothing But Fruit.
What is prayer? And if Jesus taught us to ask in His name, what are we asking for? Explore the nature and practice of prayer in Pastor Kevin's message: I Do, You Do, We Do.
Jesus gathers with his disciples for the Last Supper. During this celebration, Jesus does the unexpected, washing the feet of his disciples, even those he knows will betray him. Pastor Chris shows the new paradigm that Jesus set for loving service.
What does it mean that Jesus loved them to the end? Pastor Kevin's message, Loved To The End, explores this single verse that holds so much weight for us!
Jesus had a friend who died. Faced with the death of His friend, He made yet another wildly bold claim and demonstrated His ability. Pastor Kevin's message, A Fight For Life, walks through the amazing story of Lazarus being raised from the dead.
Jesus saw a blind man and gave him sight. That man saw so much more than just his surroundings– in faith, he saw who Jesus truly is. Will we? Explore this passage full of contrasts in Pastor Kevin's message, Mud On My Eyes.
We can often be crippled and oppressed by fear. The brief words of Jesus when He came calmly walking on the water in the midst of a nighttime storm tell us so much! Consider what Jesus said in Pastor Kevin's message: FEAR, MEET LOVE.
Are you satisfied? When you feel satisfied, how long does that feeling last? Explore the sign of Jesus feeding 5,000 in Pastor Kevin's message, BREAD FROM HEAVEN.
A man of high reputation is humbled by his broken life and in his powerlessness he falls at Jesus' feet and there sees the beauty and power of Jesus. A man of no reputation refuses to be humbled by his broken life and in his foolish pride fails to see the power and beauty of Jesus that is undeniably displayed in him. Pastor Tim explores the contrast of these two men in his message, THE BROKEN ROAD TO GODWARD DELIGHT.
Relationships with others can be hard, whether it is someone we are supposed to submit to or have authority over. How does the gospel affect the way we relate to different people in different positions? Paul's charge to children, parents, slaves, and masters teaches us a lot. Explore this passage in Ephesians 6 with Pastor Kevin's message, RELATED.
John's gospel introduces Jesus in an unparalleled manner. As he puts Jesus forward as the glorious and gracious life we so need, what stood out to him? Pastor Kevin's Christmas Eve message, AT HIS SIDE, explores the depth of this passage and its meaning for us this Christmas.
The introduction of a character sets the stage for so much in how we view that character throughout a story. How does John introduce Jesus in his gospel? Pastor Kevin's message, UNENDING LIGHT, explores the start of John's prologue.
Spiritual warfare is real. How do we stand firm when the enemy attacks? Pastor Kevin's message, TIME TO FIGHT, explores Paul's final portion of his letter known as Ephesians.
Relationships with others can be hard, whether it is someone we are supposed to submit to or have authority over. How does the gospel affect the way we relate to different people in different positions? Paul's charge to children, parents, slaves, and masters teaches us a lot. Explore this passage in Ephesians 6 with Pastor Kevin's message, RELATED.
Why has marriage, or some form of exclusive romantic relationship, been central throughout and across all human history? Marriage is meant to be a picture of the gospel. Pastor Kevin's message, WEDDING PICTURES, explores Paul's charge given to wives and husbands in Ephesians 5:22-33.
In light of the gospel, we are called to walk in wisdom. As shown in this passage, walking in wisdom requires a paradoxical letting go of control in order to find self control. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, HEART MUSIC, to explore this calling.
Hell is just as real as God's wrath is. And God's wrath is just as real as His love. In fact, it is the very good and proper result of it. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, WAKE UP CALL, as we explore Ephesians 5:6-14 in continuing our sermon series through Ephesians.
Paul's letter to the Ephesians called for God's people to be different, standing out in this world. We are to be holy, an unusual people showing an unusual glory and love. Pastor Kevin's message, ODD PEOPLE, explores this call to walk in holiness and love like the God who has made us new.
Being an active part of the church is not just important. It is vital! Each part (person) is needed and beautifully comes together with gifts God has given for the growth of the whole. Pastor Kevin's message, ISN'T SHE LOVELY?, explores how Paul makes this call for unity and maturity in the church in Ephesians 4:1-16.
Some things are meant to be experienced, not just understood. Some things can even be known, but be something that goes beyond knowledge. That is how the love of God is described as Paul prayed for the Ephesians. Pastor Kevin's message, KNOW UNKNOWABLE LOVE, explores this text from Ephesians 3:14-21.
Paul, like all of us, had a tendency to digress. Moments of digression tell us a lot about who we are. Pastor Kevin's message, AIM YOUR EXALTING, explores how Paul's digression at this point in Ephesians helps us reorient our hearts and lives as Christians.
There are so many things that divide so many of us, but the gospel inherently involves bringing us together. Pastor Kevin's message, ONE NEW MAN, explores how and why Jesus brought us together.
When we consider that we were spiritually dead in our sin, we can see the magnitude of God's mercy and grace in how He provided life for us. Salvation is entirely a gift from God. Pastor Kevin's message, UNNATURAL DEATH & SUPERNATURAL LIFE, explores this famous passage in which we see how God brought us from death to life in Christ.
An encounter with God’s love is complex, intense, and deep. It creates a longing for more and a hope for what is to come. We should be praying that God illuminates areas of our heart to experience Him in what it means to be saved now and forevermore.
An encounter with God’s love is complex, intense, and deep. It creates a longing for more and a hope for what is to come. We should be praying that God illuminates areas of our heart to experience Him in what it means to be saved now and forevermore.
We stumble and struggle, encountering brokenness in and around us over and over. Where do we look for answers in even understanding who we are in the midst of it all? Pastor Kevin's message, ID ME, explores what our salvation's accomplishment by the Triune God says about who we are.
We stumble and struggle, encountering brokenness in and around us over and over. Where do we look for answers in even understanding who we are in the midst of it all? Pastor Kevin's message, ID ME, explores what our salvation's accomplishment by the Triune God says about who we are.
Essential to being the church is being together. On Connect Sunday, we want to see the beauty of what Jesus is building as He fulfills His promise to build His church.
How can we be a community of believers that know with confidence that we belong and can be known? How can we be that kind of a community to the point where we can confidently invite others into it? What will make that community compelling to others? Explore answers to these questions in Pastor Kevin's message, BE LOVED TOGETHER.
From the garden of Eden, we have run in fear and shame to hide our true selves from God and from each other. Understanding the preemptive love of God for us empowers us to live in community, loving intimately and being known.
We all know the tension of being an outsider, outcast, or exile. The beautiful invitation of the gospel is to belong! Pastor Kevin's message, BELONG TOGETHER, explores how God has gloriously made us into a new people as His church.
The climax of the book of Esther is full of splendidly ironic reversals. The fullness of these moments flood the seeming absence of God's mention in such a way that we cannot ignore the ever present divine providence of the Lord. It's fun to read, but can you live in it? Pastor Kevin's message, GOD OF REVERSALS, explores how we can live through any circumstance with the hope of God's real presence and providence as revealed in the gospel.
Esther 2 & 3 really show us the sin and depravity of our human nature. God teaches us and reminds us of how quickly false idols trick us into thinking we could ever truly be satisfied, but leave us in ruins. Pastor Reggie's message "NEVER FOLD", reminds us to turn to Christ alone, in hardship, uncertainty and chaos. We have a way out! It is the gift of God, through his son Jesus, our ultimate redemption.
The book of Esther is rather interesting as part of the Bible. There's not a single mention of God in it, and it is full of awful things like abuse of power, drunkenness, and more. Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, QUEEN OF THE PAGEANT, to hear about how just as we see Esther's beauty winning her the crown in this book, the beauty of God's sovereign providence is displayed in such a way as to win our hearts.
Hannah followed through on her vow to the Lord, receiving life and giving life back. In Pastor Kevin's message, THE INTERCHANGE OF LIFE, we explore how the gospel calls us to the same paradigm.
From the depth of her aching heart, Hannah cried out to the Lord. Where do your prayers come from? How does Hannah teach us we ought to pray? Pastor Kevin's message, POSTURE AND POSITION, explored what we learn about how God loves to provide in response to prayer.
God is big, but does He only care about the "big" things that happen in the world He created? The story of Ruth shows us the incredible providence of God active at every level. Pastor Kevin's message, LITTLE ME & BIG GOD, explored the reality of how God is not only willing, but also able to provide what He has promised.
At first glance Ruth 2 & 3 seems to good to be true or just coincidence. But God is working in the seen and unseen areas of our lives, to bring about the ultimate redemptive plan. Pastor Reggie points us to the gospel that God, our creator has a purpose and a plan for every season of our lives and it is to point us back to Him and His perfect providence.
The situation was awful in the first chapter of Ruth. The chapter ended without resolution, but profound trust and commitment can be found. In his message, GOD'S NOT RUTHLESS, Pastor Kevin shared some practical things we can do in the painful waiting while we don't know what is going on.
Deborah's story teaches us what it looks like to trust in God's faithful provision. From dangerous chariots to dangerous tent pegs, Pastor Kevin walked us through this wild story in his message, DEBBIE'S NOT A DOWNER.
Does God want 10% of my paycheck? Is that before or after taxes? Does He really want us to test Him and promise us that He will bless us beyond measure if we give a tithe? Concluding our series through Malachi, Pastor Kevin walked us through questions like these and more in his message, PARTIAL HEARTS.
Malachi addressed the way Israel was dishonoring the covenant of marriage. What do we learn from this? Pastor Chris showed us how connected marriage is to the gospel in his message, FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIPS.
We can sometimes engage in "acts of worship" but not actually be worshipping. What actually is worship? As we continue our series through Malachi, Pastor Kevin explored God's message to the priests about true worship in his message, PRIESTS BEING PRIESTS.
The book of Malachi began with a claim to be defended throughout its entirety: God loves His people. Do you, like ancient Israel, have moments where you question this claim? Pastor Kevin walked us through the beginning of this book and its initial response for those questioning this claim in his message, WE REALLY ARE LOVED.
What do you treasure most? What do your daily decisions say you treasure? How does money help show us this? Visit our YouTube channel or podcasts to explore these questions in Alex Bangle's message, TRUE TREASURE.
For Missions Sunday, our church planter, Derrick Sekamalira, wrapped up our series through Luke's gospel. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Derrick's message!
Luke wrote his gospel with the aim of providing certainty. What certainty does Jesus' empty tomb give us? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, EMPTY TOMB / FILLED HEART.
The crucifixion account includes three taunts at the dying Savior. How did Jesus respond, and what does that tell us about the nature and intent of His death? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, SAVE HIMSELF OR SAVE OTHERS.
Clothes were thrown down to make a saddle and roadway for the King as praises were raised in joyous celebration, yet tears fell from the King's face that day. Why did Jesus cry on the day He was most publicly praised? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, CRYING ROCKS OR CRYING JESUS.
Are you worried? Anxious? Jesus told us not to be, but how can we not? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, DON'T WORRY, JUST BE READY.
Does prayer work? Is there a particular way I am supposed to pray? Am I doing something wrong? Is there a reason I should keep praying, or even start? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, PRAY LIKE JESUS.
When the disciples caught on that Jesus was the Messiah, how did Jesus respond? He called them to something beautiful! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Chris' message, Who Do You Say He Is?
Not only are we supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves, but we are even supposed to love our enemies! How in the world can we possibly do that? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, UNUSUAL LOVE.
What does it look like to follow Jesus? Obey His teachings. In His teachings, He gave some a promised blessing and others a warning. Where do you land in that? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, BLESSINGS & WOES.
Jesus is a better fish finder than you. He found you, right? And then He invited you to follow Him, finding others. For Child Dedication Sunday, visit our YouTube Channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, FISHING LESSONS FROM A CARPENTER.
Between a nearly sunken boat and some drowned pigs we can see what it means that Jesus is truly Lord. We then must ask the question, is He actually my Lord? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, SINKING SHIPS OR SWINE.
So can we see Jesus for who he really is? Can we share with the world who Jesus really is? Jesus didn't come to give us what we deserve, but to show us mercy. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Reggie's message, SPIRITUAL BLIND.
In this life, we often find ourselves bound by things we want to be freed from. Like the woman bound by Satan for 18 years you need to know: Jesus can free you. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, UNTIED KNOTS.
When a terrified woman came to Jesus discreetly to be healed of an embarrassing issue, He made it a very public spectacle. Why did He do that? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, PLENTY & POVERTY.
Jesus' home town tried to hurl Him off a cliff! Why? Because we often don't realize what we truly want or need in making demands and requests of God. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, CLIFF HURLING.
Why did the Spirit lead Jesus out into the wilderness to be tempted? Do you know what was truly at stake there? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, JESUS IN THE WILD.
Can we live fearlessly, by pointing people with certainty of the gospel to Christ? We exist to point people to Christ. Reggie's message "POINTING FINGERS".
Luke gave us two additional recorded stories of Jesus' childhood after His birth. Why did he do so? What do these stories show us about who Jesus is or who we are? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, OH BOY JESUS.
To understand Christmas, we have to see much more than the birth of a baby at night in a town far from home. Ultimately, we have to see why this baby was born– for you! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's Christmas message, THIS MEANS WAR.
The Christmas story picks up with an angel who brought news to two different parents who responded in markedly different ways. In fact, we all have to respond to news. How we respond is critical! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, ANGELIC MIC DROPS.
How reasonable is the Christian faith? Is the gospel something we can know with certainty? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, KNOW AND GO.
Paul concluded his letter to the Galatians in a deeply personal way. With one more recap of what he wanted them to know and remember, he showed that because of the gospel, you're free! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, IT'S PERSONAL.
The gospel shifts us from our inward bend to rightly see God at the center of everything. In doing so, we also see others in a new way. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, KNOW YOU TO KNOW THEM.
We have competing desires within us. What determines which desire wins out in the end? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, WARRING DESIRES.
The world claims to be about "love" but the bible gives us a different view of love. A love that sacrifices for others. But how do we love in this way? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Alex's message, A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE.
Sometimes people want to lead us astray. Sometimes people want to stand in our way. Sometimes we even lead ourselves astray. How do we stay the course? How do we respond to those opposing us? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, PAUL GETS EXTRA.
How do we keep from slipping out of our freedom and back into the enslavement we were rescued from? The key is in remembering who rescued you. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, FOR FREEDOM.
Abraham had two sons, one born to slavery and one to freedom. We also find ourselves as one of these two. Christian, remember your freedom as children of the promise! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, CHILD OF THE FREE WOMAN.
What does gospel community look like? Paul's retelling of how he met the Galatians shows us a lot! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, GIFT-WRAPPED EYEBALLS.
In Christ, we are no longer slaves, but adopted sons of God. This is something we should both understand and experience. How? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, FROM SLAVES TO SONS.
What place does the law have in the Christian's life? What purpose did it ever serve? Paul wanted the Galatians to know and we should too. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, THIS IS BAD.
We rarely define our life as in neutral, but rather one of blessing or curse. But what if the percieved blessing is a curse? Or the seeming curse is a blessing? What does the path of blessing look like? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, THE TREE CURSE.
It's easy to lose our minds over things that catch our attention with spell-like influence, but the power of the gospel is so much greater when we behold it! Keep your eyes on it, because it is the gospel that saves us and also grows us. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, BREAK THE SPELL.
What we do with our lives does matter, but only as a response to the gift, the grace, and the love shown to us.
Confrontation is necessary, but dangerous. The question must be asked, what is the aim in the confrontation? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, TO HIS FACE.
We are innately social creatures, and who we find ourselves around has a huge impact on who we are and what we do. But it is not just the people that shape each other. There is always something driving people to shape each other as such. What is at the center of your community? Beloved, let it always be the gospel. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, THE HAND OF FELLOWSHIP.
When there's a lot at stake, we want to know what we can rely on. Consider the gospel. There's so much at stake! Is it reliable? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, MY STORY FOR HIS.
If you change the gospel, you've lost the gospel. There is no room for additions, subtractions, or distortions. But you better believe there will be attempts to do so! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, WHIPLASH.
Paul identified himself and his target audience as he penned the first words of his letter we know as Galatians. But there is so much more there. In fact, the way in which we find our personal and collective identity is put forward! Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, NOT FROM OR BY MAN.
What was the difference in having a seat at the table with King Saul or King David? In this we find what is absolutely essential to hospitality. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, SEE AND SAY.
David made a poor decision and was then given three options to accept as consequence. His answer and subsequent actions show us a lot about what it means to take ownership of what we ought and trust in God's mercy. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Reggie's message, TWO LEFTS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT.
Betrayal is a deep pain we all know. How did David respond to betrayal? And Jesus? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, BETRAYAL.
You ever have a time when you did something wrong, and you just really made a mess trying to fix it? Likewise, how do we find restoration after our sin, often our own efforts make it worse, as we will see in our passage today, but we will also see how we find true Joy restored to us, the Joy of our Salvation. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Alex's message, RESTORING JOY.
As Saul sought to kill David, he found himself in a place of completely defenseless vulnerability before David. What did David do in that moment? He showed us the weapon of choice if we truly want peace. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON.
Jonathan had to break some news to David. In doing so, he showed us a lot about being a peacemaker. Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, THE ART OF APOLOGIZING.
The story of David and Goliath is inspiring, but what was it meant to inspire? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, COM'ON CHAMP.
You won't find peace living for your own story. The relationship between David and Saul took a dramatic turn from the relationship between David and Jonathan. Why was that? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, PERSONAL AGENDA.
As we see in 1 Samuel, Jonathan and David's relationship is actually a beautiful picture of the gospel, which teaches us a lot about being and having great friends. Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, LET'S BE FRIENDS.
Are you currently waiting for something? Is your position – your job, your relationship with whomever, etc. – bringing you peace while you wait? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, WHILE WE WAIT.
We are quick to size each other up, but we want others to see us beyond our appearance or first impression. How can we do that for each other? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, I SEE YOU.
In a culture that loves to rage, what is standing in the way of peace and hospitality? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, WHO WE ANSWER TO, kicking off our summer series.
We have been made safe and brought into the family of God. In light of that, we now get to extend this grace to others who are vulnerable. Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, I WANT TO BE SAFE, and introduction to a new ministry partnership we are entering.
For Church Planting Sunday, we have the privilege of hearing from our missionary, Derrick Sekamalira, planting a church in Kampala, Uganda.
We've watched how people responded to encountering Jesus throughout Mark's gospel. Now, how will you respond? Visit our YouTube channel or Podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, TELL'M.
What does the empty tomb mean? It means He has won and nothing can stand against Him or His! Here is Pastor Kevin's Easter message, INVINCIBLE.
Why do we still hide things in shame? Christian, your sin was nailed to the cross. Leave it there. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, PLACE OF THE SKULL.
Choosing can be difficult. Pilate presented a choice for the crowd in Jerusalem to make, asking them if they wanted Barabbas or Jesus to be released. They had to choose, and so do you. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, CHOOSE A SON.
Why did Jesus institute the Lord's Supper? What meaning and value is found in it for us? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE LORD'S SUPPER.
When it comes to money, people are generally either spenders or savers. But Jesus calls us to a different way, and it's so much better! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SHALLOW POCKETS, DEEP HEARTS.
A blind guy's yelling revealed a lot about how we see Jesus. In this, we can diagnose what contributes so much to our own spiritual blindness. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE BLIND LOUDMOUTH.
What must we do to enter the kingdom of heaven, and how good do we need to be to earn God's love? Here is Pastor Josh's message, THE EASY PART.
Does it feel better to tear someone or something down, or to build yourself up? Or is there a different way Jesus is calling us into that's actually better? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, CHILDISH.
Did Jesus really just call that lady a dog? Explore this seemingly strange encounter with Jesus in Pastor Kevin's message, WHO LET THE DOGS OUT.
Jesus emphatically showed us the importance of faith. It is faith that makes us sons and daughters of God. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FAMILY OF FAITH.
Fear can keep us awake for a long time, but what happens if we fear the one who is asleep through the storm? It changes everything. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, NAP TIME:
Can Jesus forgive sin? Is He really God? So many questions are raised as a lame man is lowered through a roof. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, RAPPELLING PARALYTIC.
Who has the authority to heal? The One who is our Joy, and out of the overflow of that joy we carry out this mission! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A VISION FOR 2021:
What does it mean that Jesus invites us to follow Him? First, just know that it changes everything... Here is Pastor Kevin's message, YOU'RE INVITED:
We often think of peace in terms of the absence of undesired things, but Christmas shows us that real peace is about the presence of peace, Jesus Himself! Here is Pastor Kevin's Christmas message, HE'S PRESENT:
What is your joy tethered to? More than likely it is some form of success. But what does success actually look like? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SUCCESS AS DEFINED BY GRACE:
Would you say your life is more marked as restful or restless? As we jump further into this busy season, let's explore the Christian discipline of sabbath. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, RESTLESS:
Who do you listen to? Who can speak into your life? What we believe matters. Here is Pastor Josh's message, SO WHAT? SO THAT.
Can we actually trust the Bible? If so, what does that mean for my life? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, GOD'S BREATH:
What do we do with a divisive person? The biblical response is quite firm, but full of grace. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, RE-RE-REJECTED.
Distractions come our way constantly. They often take us captive, stealing our attention, time, and energy we know should be utilized otherwise. How can we stay focused on what matters as followers of Jesus? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, DISRACTED:
How am I saved? How do I know if I'm saved? Saved for what? We cannot save ourselves, God's Grace is underserved but this amazing truth enables us to trust in God's ability to save us and keep us until the end so we may live in Grace and Good Works! Here is Pastor Alex's message, GRACE EMPOWERS:
What should we do with guilt as followers of Jesus? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FOCUS:
Some people are easy to disregard. Others, not so much. How can we not be disregarded? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, MIC CHECK:
We will not be very effective in leading others to follow Christ if we do not follow Him ourselves. Oddly enough, following often just looks like sitting – sitting at the feet of Jesus. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, WHY ME?:
How do we "adorn the teaching of God"? How can we navigate the reality that the way we live our lives is a reflection of what we believe to be true? Listen to Pastor Kevin's message, GET DRESSED, here:
What is the message that you live out each and everyday? What does it reveal about your day to day walk. Here is Pastor Reggie's message, WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE?
How much self-control do you have? You'd probably love to think things were under control – your job, your finances, your romantic life, your emotions, your family... Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A FAMILY UNDER CONTROL:
How does the church find protection from false beliefs and those that seek to harm it? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, VOLUME CONTROL:
How do we know if a leader is worth following? How can we know where they are leading us? Should I listen to my pastor? Should he even be my pastor? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, HOLD IT:
Paul disclosed to Titus why he left him on Crete. That disclosure shows us something as well – it's no accident that you are where you are. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, STATE YOUR INTENTIONS...:
What are we responsible for as followers of Jesus? We've been entrusted with something wonderful! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE PETER PARKER PRINCIPLE:
How do you make sense of who you are? Paul's introduction of himself in his letter to Titus shows us to think of ourselves in three ways: in light of God, in light of us, and in light of the story. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THIS IS ME:
Jonah's story ends with quite the cliffhanger in the form of a question. Jesus continued this line of questioning with a story of two brothers. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, COOL STORY, BRO:
Like Jonah we often find ourselves having selfish desires that do not line up with God's mercy and forgiveness. We must see God's grace toward us and realize His grace is for all. Here is Pastor Alex's message, PITY PARTY:
Jonah didn't like the way God was writing the story. If we are honest, we often find ourselves in the same place. But grace makes God's story so glorious! Here is Pastor Reggie's message,
Our decisions have consequences. The interchange of Nineveh, Jonah, and God becomes personal to us when we see how decisions are made and what happens as a result. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE CHOICEST CHOICE:
Jesus said the sign of the prophet Jonah would be given to those listening to Him. What does that sign tell us? It is proof for us too – salvation belongs to the Lord. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FROM DEEP DOWN:
Don't be a dragon. We can totally miss the point of what we've been given in grace. But God, in grace, wants us to see it! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, GRACE TO GIVE:
Like on the storm-tossed ship Jonah was aboard, we often want to know why something is happening and who to blame. It's in this that we see our real sense of identity. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, NAME IT OR BLAME IT:
Jonah ran away from God in sin and found himself waking up in a storm. What was the point of the storm? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SO SLEEPY:
In our brokenness and failure, we tend to run the wrong way, running away from God. Grace teaches us to run to God instead! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, WRONG WAY:
What does a racist and rebellious prophet intimately acquainted with the digestive tract of a giant fish teach us? Fear fuels hate, and we have no reason to fear. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FEAR FUEL:
We are led by our desires, but we need a guide for our desires. What wisdom does Scripture give us when it comes to our desires? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A GUIDE FOR DESIRE:
What we say can have an incredible impact, and we need God's wisdom as a guide for communication if we want that impact to be positive. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A GUIDE FOR COMMUNICATION:
Relationships are hard and COVID-19 has had a pretty big impact on relationships, for the better or worse. What wisdom did God give in us His word of navigating relationships? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A GUIDE FOR RELATIONSHIP:
In a broken world, grief and loss are inevitable. But there can be joy in the midst of sorrow. Jesus beautifully demonstrated wisdom in His own grief. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A GUIDE FOR GRIEF:
Scripture gives us many, many practical and direct instructions on how to make wise decisions. But how do we persevere in wise decision-making when we grow tired or overwhelmed? Wisdom provides a filter for just that! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A GUIDE FOR DECISIONS:
With so many decisions to be made, challenges to be overcome, shifts in relationships and more, what is the wise thing to do? Here is Pastor Kevin's message starting our new series through some of Scripture's wisdom literature, A GUIDE FOR LIFE:
Final words are important. They can convict, give comfort, bring great clarity, and more. Jesus' final words before ascending back to heaven certainly did. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, CONTAGIOUS:
The promise of Easter goes beyond just the the empty grave of our Lord, and even our own. It is the guarantee of eternal happiness, satisfaction, and fellowship in the glory that is being eternally with God Himself! Here is Pastor Kevin's Easter message, MORE THAN WE BELIEVED:
The storm is raging. Rain is falling, the river is rising, and the wind is pounding. Our foundations are likely more visible than ever in these days. Will yours hold, or will the house come down in a great crash? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE CRASH OF THE COLLAPSE:
Jesus began wrapping up His sermon on the mount with a series of tensions that beg the question: "Who belongs here?" Here is Pastor Kevin's message, ARE YOU IN?:
You can't judge me! Or can you? Pastor Kevin continued Jesus' teaching on how our perspective changes in the kingdom of God with the message, PEARLS & PIG JUKES:
Roses are red, and violets are blue. Tulips can rob you, and anxiety can too. What did Jesus have to say about worry and anxiety? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, DON'T TRUST THE FLOWERS:
Our trajectory is determined by what we see and treasure, so Jesus confronted us with a series of decisions we must make that are decided by our perspective. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FLASHLIGHT, MEET EYEBALL:
Does Jesus really expect us to engage in fasting? Yes! And it is actually far more helpful in our culture than you may think. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE ART OF NO:
As Jesus continued to press into what authenticity in His kingdom looks like, He taught us how to pray. Here is the message from Michael Franklin, WHEN YOU PRAY:
Having called us to increasing holiness, Jesus expects His followers to engage in religious acts like giving. But this comes with a warning – our heart in these actions leads to two very different kinds of rewards. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, CREDIT SCORE:
Jesus called us to be so counter culture in His kingdom that we would give up our personal rights and go so far as to genuinely love our enemies. To cap it all off, He then said we should be perfect like God. How? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, HIGHEST HOUSE RULES:
Jesus calls us to such integrity that oaths become superfluous. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, BROKEN PINKY PROMISES:
"What was Jesus' view of sexuality? What should be our view of sexuality as we follow Him in His kingdom? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, PLAY, PAUSE, STOP:"
We often try to separate out things that are not necessarily as distinct as we would like to think they are. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, A KILLER AT HEART:
Jesus said our righteousness must surpass the most seemingly righeous people of His day. How can we have any hope of that? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, OF ME / FROM YOU:
Should we withdraw from the world as we live in Jesus' kingdom? Far from it! Jesus told us to press in as salt and light. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SODIUM IGNITION:
God has been at work throughout human history to call out a special people for Himself. Jesus began His sermon on the mount by introducing what the norms of such a people are in the kingdom of heaven. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, HAPPILY HIS:
We are constantly searching, and the point of searching is finding. But what if what we are really searching for actually came and found us? Here is Pastor Kevin's Christmas message, THE ULTIMATE SEARCH & FIND:
The genealogy of Jesus that Matthew provided is both shockingly depraved and surprisingly hopeful! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FRIGHTFUL FAMILY TREES:
Luke ended the book of Acts rather ubruptly and without much closure. Why? Because we are living out the next chapter continuing the mission! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SEND IT:
The family unit is foundational to humanity, and the gospel brings us into a new family. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, PATERNITY TEST:
Sometimes God causes the unexpected because there is something He wants us to see or do. During these times we can trust in God's promises because He is sovereign and in control. The Beloved Elders collectively teach the message, The Unexpected Journey:
When do we get a window into what our heartbeat truly is? If that window opened, what would you want to see? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, BEATING HEARTS, as we continue our journey through Acts:
Does the fact that God is in complete control and knows absolutely everything about the past, present, and future mean that He is unconcerned or distant from our every day lives? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, GOD IS NOT FAR:
The temple was viewed as a special dwelling place of God. When Jesus died, something incredible happened and you may not know it, but God continues to dwell specially in His temple. Where do we find the temple? It's us, His church! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, PROTECT THE TEMPLE!
Love moves us to action. Sometimes these actions are not what we naturally or initially expect them to be, but they are always what is actually best. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, RORSCHACH TESTS:
The mission Jesus gave us can be difficult- full of obstacles, opposition, and even internal attacks and distortions. What will keep us and move us forward? Here is Pastor Kevin’s message, I’M NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING:
God calls parents primarily to raise their kids to know and love Him, but He also calls the church to partner with parents in this calling. As we see in Acts, kids were clearly part of the early church and still are a vital part of the church today. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, WOKE PARENTS, and Beloved's first Child Dedication service:
We are constantly comparing ourselves to things around us and that either encourages or discourages us. It's normal for us to look for reference points in determining our standing, but what should our constant reference point be? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, FOMO IS REAL:
Priscilla and Aquila model a beautiful marriage in Acts 18. Speaking of marriage, what is the big deal with that? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, PICTURE IT:
All of culture is expressing some redemptive longing. As we engage the culture around us in a joyful and redemptive way, we must be fluent in the gospel to be an effective witness for Jesus! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, MAKING KNOWN THE UNKNOWN:
As the gospel spread, the church grew. This growing church was accused of "turning the world upside down" as it proclaimed the gospel! What does it look like to be a church that's turning the world upside down? Here is Pastor Kevin's message, INVERTED PLANETS:
Paul and Silas were jailed because of their obedience in the mission of Jesus. What do we find them doing in the jail cell at midnight? Praising God! Why? Because our worship is a witness and we always have reason to worship God! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE SLEEPOVER:
God looks at the heart, and He is our only hope for a new heart! This has huge implications for both how we share our faith and how we lead. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, OPEN HEART SURGERY:
A decision had to be made as tension rose between Jews and Gentiles regarding what was necessary for salvation and fellowship in the church. Here is the message shared from our first missionary partner, Derrick Sekamalira:
Paul and Barnabas returned to the very cities that had driven them out and attempted to kill them on their first missionary journey! Why? Because their greatest desire, satisfaction, and treasure was found in Christ! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, THE LONG GAME:
We know the mission – go be witnesses for Jesus to everyone everywhere – but how and why do we go? Paul and Barnabus show us how and why we go in their first missionary journey. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, JUST DYING TO LIVE:
The missional launch from Antioch marked the full onward push of the mission to be Jesus' witnesses to the ends of the earth. We continue in that heritage and are excited to celebrate and highlight how Beloved is participating in this global endeavor! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, LIGHTS OUT, IT'S GETTING LIT:
We are not God. Realizing this, confessing this, and giving glory to the God to whom it belongs frees us in incredible ways! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, I'M NOT GOD:
When we realize we are not God, we can trust and rest in God's sovereignty. When we realize we are not God, we can believe in and access His power as His community. When we realize we are not God, we can give Him the glory due His name. I'm not God, but the God of all glory is for me.
We see in Acts 11 that the gospel continued to spread as it was preached and churches were started. These churches were marked by their love for each other just like Jesus said His followers would be! Here is our recent message by our great friend, Jimmy: OPENING THE FLOODGATES
God showed Peter that the gospel is truly for all people, even the one's we differ so much from. We too should go about the mission without doubting who God has called us to take it to. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, DOUBTFUL DIETS:
The radical conversion of Saul – who so quickly went from persecutor to persecuted – shows us that none of us are too far gone for God's rescue in great love and grace! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, BLIND U-TURNS:
Philip showed us that if we listen to the Spirit of God, we get to be part of helping others find the greatest treasure, Jesus! Here is Pastor Kevin's message, TREASURE HUNTERS:
What could be better to discuss on Father's Day than sorcery and sources? Simon's story in Acts reminds us to love God supremely, not just godly things. Here is Pastor Kevin's message, SIMON SAYS WHAT?: