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Hebrews
Draw Near!
February 11, 2018
So many things compete for our attention, but when we turn our attention to Jesus and see that he is better than everything else, we are compelled to draw near to God.
Proverbs
The Valiant Woman
February 4, 2018
Too often we are working on the surface of our lives, but wisdom gets to the heart, which is the fountainhead of our behaviors. The life we want flows from a heart of wisdom. So, what is wisdom; why we need it; and how to get it?
Proverbs
The Sluggard & The Diligent
January 21, 2018
Too often we are working on the surface of our lives, but wisdom gets to the heart, which is the fountainhead of our behaviors. The life we want flows from a heart of wisdom. So, what is wisdom; why we need it; and how to get it?
Proverbs
Friendship
January 14, 2018
Too often we are working on the surface of our lives, but wisdom gets to the heart, which is the fountainhead of our behaviors. The life we want flows from a heart of wisdom. So, what is wisdom; why we need it; and how to get it?
Proverbs
Get Wisdom
December 31, 2017
Too often we are working on the surface of our lives, but wisdom gets to the heart, which is the fountainhead of our behaviors. The life we want flows from a heart of wisdom. So, what is wisdom; why we need it; and how to get it?
Isaiah
To Comfort All Who Mourn
December 24, 2017
Advent is a declaration of the mission of Jesus, the Messiah—one who will comfort all who mourn, proclaim the Lord’s favor, proclaim liberty, and bring good news.
Isaiah
To Proclaim the Lord’s Favor
December 17, 2017
Advent is a declaration of the mission of Jesus, the Messiah—one who will comfort all who mourn, proclaim the Lord’s favor, proclaim liberty, and bring good news.
Isaiah
To Proclaim Liberty
December 10, 2017
Advent is a declaration of the mission of Jesus, the Messiah—one who will comfort all who mourn, proclaim the Lord’s favor, proclaim liberty, and bring good news.
Isaiah
To Bring Good News
December 3, 2017
Advent is a declaration of the mission of Jesus, the Messiah—one who will comfort all who mourn, proclaim the Lord’s favor, proclaim liberty, and bring good news.
2 Kings
Judgment Through Jehu
July 20, 2025
Do we have a category in our minds for the judgment of God? The story of Jehu shows us the faithful judgment of God; the certainty of it, the severity of it, and our only hope in light of it.
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2 Kings
Surprising Grace
July 13, 2025
The salvation God brings is a total reversal. The great famine becomes a great feast, and the least and last in this world are the first to the table. They acted on the possibility of mercy, and they discovered the surprising grace of God.
2 Kings
More Than Meets the Eye
July 7, 2025
In this account, Elisha shows us that there’s more going on around us than meets the eye. God is always at work in the world in unseen and unexpected ways.
1 Kings
How God Meets Us
June 29, 2025
When things fall apart in our lives, we’re tempted to run from it all. We want God to snap his fingers and make it better. That’s what Elijah wanted, but this story shows us what Elijah really needed, and what we really need, is the presence of God.
1 Kings
What Do You Believe?
June 22, 2025
One of the most important questions for you to answer in this life is: What do you believe? What do you trust in? Your answer to that question will steer and direct your life. Most of us waver between multiple beliefs, but this passage confronts our divided hearts. The prophet Elijah confronts ancient Israel to see who is truly God, and follow him.
1 Kings
A Divided Kingdom
June 15, 2025
In the midst of failing kings and a divided kingdom, there is a faithful God at work to accomplish his plans. There will be a true king who heals what has been broken and unites what has been divided.
1 Kings
Divided Heart: Solomon’s Downfall
June 8, 2025
Solomon’s downfall is one of the greatest tragedies in all of scripture. It’s a sobering look at someone who didn’t finish well, and it gives us the anatomy of a spiritual downfall.
1 Kings
The Heart of a King: Solomon’s Succession
June 1, 2025
After David dies, Solomon takes the throne. And even though he gets off to a good start, there are hints of a divided heart.
Luke
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
May 25, 2025
Jesus promises that everyone who asks receives, but life doesn’t seem to work out that way. Through a model prayer and a parable, Jesus reveals to us that God's greatest gift is his presence.
Acts
Prevailing Power
May 18, 2025
The power of God prevails over evil spirits and idol empires. He changes people so radically that they begin to change the city.
Acts
Provoked by Idols
May 11, 2025
Seeing the idols of Athens, Paul was provoked to preach about Jesus and the resurrection. Gospel-centered ministry requires that we understand the culture so we can speak into it with the truth of the gospel.
Acts
The Power of the Gospel
May 4, 2025
The gospel speaks to all kinds of people and brings them together in the most unlikely of communities. It can go anywhere and change anyone.
Acts
The Commission
April 27, 2025
The risen Jesus continues his mission through the church. His commission to the disciples contains the how, who, what, and where of the mission.
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Romans
The Law and Sin
November 30, 2014
The gospel changes everything. We can lay aside our pride about what we know, our fear of being known, and discover new life in Christ.
Psalms
Praise the LORD!
July 30, 2017
The Psalms teach us what God is like so that we can learn to seek him and trust him.
John
Gospel Community
April 19, 2015
Every church displays the gospel in unique ways as God shapes a community around the message of Jesus and his kingdom. Our “DNA” is gospel centrality expressed in content, community, and cause.
Matthew
The Kingdom Heart
September 29, 2019
We all want to know: What is the good life and how do we get it? Jesus answers these questions with an announcement that “the kingdom of God is at hand.” Happiness, goodness, and wisdom are available to all who follow Jesus in the way of the kingdom.
Ephesians
The Gospel at Work
February 24, 2019
God is filling his people with his life and filling the world with his people. We need bigger thoughts about God, truer thoughts about who we are, a fresh experience of God’s power, and a compelling vision for life with God in this world.
Ephesians
Walk in Our Calling
September 4, 2011
The gospel forms a new community that is marked by truth, brotherly affection, and spiritual power.
Galatians
Justification by Faith
September 20, 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.
Matthew
God Cares About Your Heart
October 23, 2016
When the Bible talks about knowing God, it means first-hand knowledge. When we encounter Jesus, we find truth that lives!
Matthew
Discerning Truth
March 27, 2011
When Jesus said, “come and follow me,” it was invitation to gain first-hand knowledge of God, and to lose our lives for his sake. Luke gives us an in depth look at the life of a disciple.
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.
Luke
The Good Samaritan
March 13, 2022
The law of love shows us what it means to be a neighbor. The heart of love exposes our failure to be neighbors. The power of love transforms our hearts and fuels a life of love.
