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Psalms
Be Merciful to Me a Sinner
July 3, 2022
When we have made a mess of our things, the consequences can feel overwhelming. We want to fix it. Or maybe we just want to crawl in a hole. The good news is that even when we have sinned and made a mess of our lives, we can still turn to God. Psalm 38 shows us how.
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.
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.
Psalms
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.
Psalms
Be Merciful to Me a Sinner
July 3, 2022
When we have made a mess of our things, the consequences can feel overwhelming. We want to fix it. Or maybe we just want to crawl in a hole. The good news is that even when we have sinned and made a mess of our lives, we can still turn to God. Psalm 38 shows us how.
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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.
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.
Psalms
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.
Luke
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?
John
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.
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Ecclesiastes
Finding God in a Fallen World: Gain
July 11, 2021
We think if we can get enough knowledge or power or success, we can make our lives matter, but what if we are just chasing the wind?
Nehemiah
Called From Greed to Generosity
July 19, 2020
The story of exile teaches us about the human condition. The story of return and rebuilding teaches us that while there is good work to do, we can’t change the human condition. Only Jesus can do that. Until he comes, we work while we wait.
Matthew
The Spiritual Power of It
May 4, 2014
Money is a frequent topic in the Bible, and a key indicator in our discipleship to Jesus. It reveals our core desires, and where our hope for fulfillment lies. When Jesus talks about money, he focuses on the heart.
Luke
Preparing the Way
November 28, 2021
The Christmas story reaches down into our ordinary lives and invites us to behold the wonder of God, believe the words of God, and glory in the grace of God.
1 Thessalonians
Genuine Christian Love
September 12, 2021
Loving each other is how we grow in faith and gain confidence for the Day of Judgment. So what does Christian love look like? Paul shows us in this passage.
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.
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.
Psalms
Hope in the Lord
December 27, 2020
A stand alone sermon on Psalm 130 given by guest preacher, Josh Guerrero.
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.
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.
