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Philippians
Let Us Run the Race
July 4, 2021
The Christian life requires more than zeal. We must endure to finish the race, keeping our eyes on Jesus.
Philippians
Christ-Centered Contentment
June 20, 2021
Contentment is an elusive thing. As soon as we think we are content, it quickly vanishes. Is contentment even possible? In Phil. 4, the apostle Paul says that it is. In fact, he says that he has learned to be content no matter the situation.
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The Peace of God
June 13, 2021
"The Lord is at hand" is the governing reality of the passage. And when the nearness of God is the governing reality of our lives, we can experience the kind of peace that Paul is talking about.
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The Gospel and Conflict
June 6, 2021
When God is at the center of our conflict, it isn’t a fight or flight moment. It is an opportunity to be transformed by his grace.
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Pressing on Toward the Goal
May 30, 2021
The grace that brings us to Christ now stirs our hearts to know him more.
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Righteousness in Christ
May 23, 2021
Everyone is trying to build their resume of righteousness through work, politics, kids, and even religion. Paul counts it all as loss compared to knowing Jesus and having his righteousness.
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Gospel-Centered Change
May 16, 2021
Everyone in life desires change. And yet, the realities for change are often more complex and challenging than we realize. What we need is a biblical understanding of how change works in our lives.
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The Christ Hymn
May 9, 2021
This hymn tells the story that’s at the center of any healthy church. It’s the story that shapes everything we are and everything we do. It’s the gospel story of Jesus. He’s the hero. And he is unrivaled in both his humiliation and exaltation.
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Gospel-Centered Community
May 2, 2021
The gospel-centered life is a shared life. We are not looking for community. We are a community, looking to Jesus.
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To Live Is Christ
April 25, 2021
In this passage, Paul gives us a glimpse into the mindset that governs his life. It’s the mindset that every Christian and every church should have. Then Paul tells us how this mindset manifests (how it shows up in his actual life).
Psalms
Better Than Life
June 26, 2022
Our most desperate longings can point us to an even deeper desire for God. When that happens, we discover first-hand that his love is better than life.
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Psalms
Don’t Forget to Remember
June 19, 2022
If we’re going to bless the Lord with all that is within us, then we’ll need to remember all his benefits toward us. But remembering them goes much deeper than simple mental recall.
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Praying Through Our Fears
June 12, 2022
David does not downplay his fear, nor does he let it take over. Instead, he prays through his fear in the presence of God. Psalm 3 shows us how we can do this too.
Psalms
The Psalms Speak For Us
June 5, 2022
The great 4th century bishop Athanasius said, “Most of scripture speaks to us, but the Psalms speak for us.” How do the Psalms help us speak to God, speak about ourselves, and speak about Christ? How do they teach us to pray and worship in such a way that the word of Christ richly dwells within us? This summer we’re going to be in Psalms, exploring this wonderful musical prayer book together.
Luke
Shrewd Stewardship
May 29, 2022
This parable is confusing, because Jesus seems to be commending a con-artist. How could this dishonest money manager possibly be an example for us? Jesus, the master teacher, uses this surprising parable to give us some much-needed guidance for how to steward money.
Luke
Rich Toward God
May 22, 2022
Jesus shows us two ways to live. One is to lay up treasure for yourself. The other is to be rich toward God. If you want to know where your heart is, follow the money.
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The Love of Money
May 15, 2022
Money can have so much power in our lives that we’re willing to bow down and serve it. But the scary thing is that we’re usually blind to this; we don’t see it in ourselves. How can we recognize the love of money in our lives? And how can we change?
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The King Is Coming
May 8, 2022
What does it mean to be the church in an age of social and religious deconstruction? A good place to start is to discern the difference between socialized Christianity and new birth Christianity. In this passage, Jesus helps us deconstruct a certain kind of faith and then points us to the mystery and reality of the kingdom of God.
Luke
Good News for Everyone
May 1, 2022
On Easter Sunday morning, the disciples were sad, defeated, and unbelieving. All they could see was bad news. But by Sunday evening, they were filled with joy and convinced of the good news. How do we account for the turnaround? Well, in this passage, Jesus does some things for them that change their lives forever.
Luke
Resurrected Hope
April 24, 2022
The resurrection stories tell us in a variety of ways: God is not what you thought, maybe not even what you wanted. He is so much better.
Luke
Expect the Unexpected
April 17, 2022
Everything that happened on the first Easter Sunday was totally unexpected. It left people perplexed and marveling about the empty tomb. What happened here and what does it mean?
Luke
The King Is Coming
April 10, 2022
Jesus is the King in total control. He is not the king we expect, "humble and mounted on a donkey.” But he is the king we need; who bears the judgment we deserve so we can have peace with God.
Luke
Jesus and Zacchaeus
April 3, 2022
Zacchaeus was a bad dude. He was a corrupt traitor, and as such, he was hated by everyone. But in Luke 19, Zacchaeus has a life-changing encounter with Jesus. It's a picture of what happens when the gospel comes to the despised.
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Philippians
Partnership in the Gospel: Contentment and Generosity
January 16, 2011
Our aim as a church is to reorient our lives around the content, community, and cause of the gospel. This letter captures that vision and shows us how the to work it out practically in our lives.
Isaiah
Mighty God
December 6, 2020
The message of Advent is that we need a mighty God. The good news of Christmas is that we have one. Immanuel.
Galatians
A Spirit-led Community
November 15, 2020
The gospel is not only the gateway to our life with God. It is also the pathway for our life with him. We are prone to add other things that give us a sense of assurance or belonging, but Jesus plus anything else is a false gospel.
Luke
The Shepherd’s Fear and Joy
December 16, 2018
Advent is full of mystery and wonder. We can get a glimpse of it by looking through the eyes of those who experienced it first-hand.
Philippians
Pressing on Toward the Goal
May 30, 2021
The grace that brings us to Christ now stirs our hearts to know him more.
2 Thessalonians
Comfort in Confusion
November 14, 2021
The return of Christ has always been a topic of interest and confusion in the church. On one hand, it stirs up feelings of anxiety and fear. On the other hand, disengagement from earthly responsibilities. The clarity, confidence, and comfort we need comes from the truth, power, and love of God.
1 Thessalonians
Genuine Christianity
August 29, 2021
In the opening of his first letter to the Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul paints a picture for us of what true Christianity (a true Christian church) looks like.
1 Thessalonians
Living in Light of the Day
October 10, 2021
The coming of Christ will be a day of redemption. But it will also be a day of reckoning. If that is true, then how do we prepare for it? How are we to live in light of that day?
1 Thessalonians
The Worshipping Church
October 31, 2021
If we are going to orient our lives around the Day of the Lord, then we must have a corporate attentiveness to God. And that attentiveness helps form us into the kind of people who are ready for the Day.
1 Thessalonians
Genuine Christian Ministry
September 5, 2021
People are often suspicious of Christian ministry, especially in light of stories of spiritual leaders abusing their power and pretending to be something they’re not. So, what does genuine Christian ministry look like? Paul tells us in this passage.
Psalms
God-Centered Happiness
January 3, 2021
There is a way to be happy in this world – truly happy – and Psalm 1 tells us how to become that kind of person.
2 Thessalonians
Enduring Suffering
November 7, 2021
How do we, not only remain faithful to Christ, but how can we be hopeful, joyful ministers even in the midst of persecution? How can we effectively demonstrate the love of Christ to a world that is hostile to the teachings of Christ?