Sermons
Beyond What We Could Bear
There is something about the change from one year to the next that invites us to reflect on what’s just happened over the past year (and beyond). In the context of our worship together, we usually want to focus on the perspective of hope, joy, and...
God Is Love
God’s love is the kind of love that dies for people that reject Him. Utterly, reject Him, declaring that they love the things He created more than Him. Jesus coming to the manger was motivated by God’s covenant love, promised to unfaithful people. Jesus’ death...
God Is Sovereign
Jesus is brought to you by the sovereign will of God. Without the sovereignty of God, there is no baby in a manger. Without the sovereign hand of God, there is no hope for suffering. You can rest knowing that God is in control of your past, present, and future....
God Is Holy
Holiness is an attribute of God, but it also characterizes all of His other attributes. God is all of His qualities at once (unlike us). He is perfect, and complicated, in a way that we cannot relate to without His assistance. The aim of this 3 week advent...
Do Not Fear (Acts – Week 12)
Acts 8:1-8 Our society’s primary motive right now is fear. We just had an election, and the default message from both sides was not “I’m the best person for the job” it was “vote for me, because if my opponent gets in the world will end.” The “us” vs...
The Martyrdom of Stephen (Acts – Week 11)
Acts 7 Stephen had a revelation that had become the theological foundation of the New Testament Church. This could only come by the Spirit, and it would become absolutely essential to the future of the gospel. But it was this same revelation that got...
Deacon is a Verb (Acts – Week 10)
Acts 6:1-7 If you look at your life, how you spend your time, talent, and treasure – is it characterized by serving? The advancement of the Kingdom of God requires no money and no talent. It only requires the Holy Spirit and willing servants. Jesus is...
You Will Receive Power
In order to join God in His mission, we don’t just need His heart. We need His power. There’s no way to fulfill what God has called us to if we aren’t filled with His Spirit. If we aren’t filled with the Spirit, we don’t have the power we need to be His...
The Message of Life (Acts – Week 9)
Acts 5:17-42 Christianity is a message, with content that is expressed in words. It is not a lifestyle, but the message transforms your lifestyle. It is not an identity, but the message transforms your identity. It is not a moral choice, but the message...