The Staged Life - Part 5

We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.

Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.

This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.

The Staged Life - Part 4

We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.

Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.

This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.

The Staged Life - Part 3

We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.

Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.

This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.

The Staged Life - Part 2

We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.

Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.

In this new series, we look at Jesus' words to the scribes and pharisees in Matthew 23:1-12. Part two focuses on how the Pharisees and Sadducees fell into the trap of hypocrisy and what we can do to avoid it.

The Staged Life - Part 1

We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.

Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.

In this new series, we look at Jesus' words to the scribes and pharisees in Matthew 23:1-12 and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.

Father, Teach Me to Pray - Part 4

Prayer is not a discipline or responsibility. It's a relationship that is already being gestured by a Father who wants nothing more than to spend time with people in his Family. But we often treat prayer like a chore, a task to be done, or a solemn requirement. In this new series, we look to Jesus for a lesson on prayer. In this lesson, we conclude our exploration of model prayers.

Father, Teach Me to Pray - Part 1

Prayer is not a discipline or responsibility. It's a relationship that is already being gestured by a Father who wants nothing more than to spend time with people in his Family. But we often treat prayer like a chore, a task to be done, or a solemn requirement. In this new series, we look to Jesus for a lesson on prayer. In this lesson, we explore the common errors in our approach to prayer.

Starting Over - Part 4

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop? You know that you need to change, and you want to do it. But like clockwork, you fall to the same temptations, bad habits, and sins, and the cycle repeats. Sometimes, the only answer is to start over. That's what Peter does in Luke 5:1-11.

If you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. You may have been victimized by other people's choices, or you may have repeatedly victimized yourself with your own recurrent choices. Regardless, if you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. At some point, staying stuck is an act of your own free will.

In part four of this series, we acknowledge that starting over demands that we trust God.

Starting Over - Part 3

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop? You know that you need to change, and you want to do it. But like clockwork, you fall to the same temptations, bad habits, and sins, and the cycle repeats. Sometimes, the only answer is to start over. That's what Peter does in Luke 5:1-11.

If you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. You may have been victimized by other people's choices, or you may have repeatedly victimized yourself with your own recurrent choices. Regardless, if you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. At some point, staying stuck is an act of your own free will.

In part three of this series, we discuss how starting over requires that we cross over.

Starting Over - Part 2

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop? You know that you need to change, and you want to do it. But like clockwork, you fall to the same temptations, bad habits, and sins, and the cycle repeats. Sometimes, the only answer is to start over. That's what Peter does in Luke 5:1-11.

If you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. You may have been victimized by other people's choices, or you may have repeatedly victimized yourself with your own recurrent choices. Regardless, if you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. At some point, staying stuck is an act of your own free will.

In part two of this series, we acknowledge that starting over might require help.

Starting Over - Part 1

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop? You know that you need to change, and you want to do it. But like clockwork, you fall to the same temptations, bad habits, and sins, and the cycle repeats. Sometimes, the only answer is to start over. That's what Peter does in Luke 5:1-11.

If you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. You may have been victimized by other people's choices, or you may have repeatedly victimized yourself with your own recurrent choices. Regardless, if you don't commit to starting over, then you commit to staying stuck. At some point, staying stuck is an act of your own free will.

In this new series, we examine Jesus’ call for us to leave everything and follow Him.

Invisible Man - Part 2

In Psalms 77:7-9, the writer cries out in anguish at God's apparent silence, "Will the Lord spurn forever, and never again be favorable? 8 Has his steadfast love ceased forever? Are his promises at an end for all time? 9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger shut up his compassion?"

It is easy to feel invisible when we are suffering. Does God notice? Does He care? If so, why am I suffering? This week, we continue exploring what we need to know during invisible times.

Jesus Resurrected

The empty tomb is the beginning of our faith. Without it, Jesus was simply a good man, executed for crimes he did not commit. With it, there can be no other name above His name. The King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ the Messiah, has risen from the dead and proclaims to us, "Because I live, you also will live!" In this lesson, we discuss what our lives should look like in light of Jesus' resurrection.

Invisible Man - Part 1

In Psalms 77:7-9, the writer cries out in anguish at God's apparent silence, "Will the Lord spurn forever, and never again be favorable? 8 Has his steadfast love ceased forever? Are his promises at an end for all time? 9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger shut up his compassion?"

It is easy to feel invisible when we are suffering. Does God notice? Does He care? If so, why am I suffering? This new sermon series explores what we need to know during invisible times.

Give thanks in all circumstances

We are commanded in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

But it can be challenging.

What can fuel my thanksgiving when my life is out of gas? What can help me stay thankful when I feel like my life is waiting for a tow truck that never arrives?

In this sermon, we explore how to stay thankful in the midst of trials.

The Greatest Show on Earth - Part 3

The world wants to see authentic people who believe in a real God (and really, really believe it). But instead, they often see people who go to church on Sunday morning but don't look any different on Monday morning.

In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses the problems with almsgiving, prayer, and fasting for the sake of human attention. This week, we continue discussing the importance of pursuing righteousness for the right reasons.

The Greatest Show on Earth - Part 2

The world wants to see authentic people who believe in a real God (and really, really believe it). But instead, they often see people who go to church on Sunday morning but don't look any different on Monday morning.

In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses the problems with almsgiving, prayer, and fasting for the sake of human attention. This week, we continue discussing the importance of pursuing righteousness for the right reasons.