Wisdom and Sexuality
In this message, we work through what it means to be wise or foolish with our sexual desires. The wisdom of God urges us to flee sexual sin and pursue a holy sexuality. Scripture: Proverbs 23:26-28
In this message, we work through what it means to be wise or foolish with our sexual desires. The wisdom of God urges us to flee sexual sin and pursue a holy sexuality. Scripture: Proverbs 23:26-28
In this message we examine what the Bible says about our plans. Who do they belong to? What does God see? And what is our next step in walking in wisdom? Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3
In this message, we'll examine the wide array of benefits and blessings that come with a vigorous pursuit of God's wisdom in our lives. Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22
In this message, we'll explore the purpose of the book of Proverbs, and in doing so, discern the starting point for how to rightly apply God's wisdom in our lives. Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
In this message, we'll consider the final words of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and what it means to respond wisely by building our life and faith upon the Rock of Christ Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29
In this message, Jesus will issue two sobering warnings concerning the path to the Kingdom of Heaven: those who will seek to deceive us concerning salvation and that of our own self-deception. In doing so, we'll consider the implications of those warnings and find encouragement to remain steadfast on the path of Jesus and His righteousness that comes by grace through faith. Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23
In this message, Jesus will begin the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount by looking at the first of 4 sets of choices concerning His Kingdom. In doing so, we'll consider two paths that are presented before us, that we might seek to enter the one Jesus Has provided, that leads to new and everlasting life. Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14
In this message, we will look at Jesus's invitation for us to be persistent in our relationship with God, focusing on our need to need God and the confidence that God will only give us good things. Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11
In this message, we’ll look at the role the Christian is to play in making judgments on the character and conduct of others lives. In doing so, we'll also be cautioned against various forms of blind hypocrisy that can exist in our own lives. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6
In this message, we'll look back at the very first Easter sermon ever preached. In his sermon Peter declares the glorious news that we have been given; a salvation authenticated by God in the life of Jesus, architected by God in the death of Jesus, and accomplished by God through the resurrection of Jesus! Scripture: Acts 2:22-24
In this message, Jesus will speak to the issue that seeks to cause most of the worry in our lives. Instead of our worry he offers up better currency for us to invest and rest in. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34
In this message, Jesus will address the last of three areas of practical worship where we are prone to seek the applause of man: that of praying and fasting. In contrast to the glory-seeking practices of the Pharisees & Gentiles, Jesus will show us a better way to pray and fast: in secret, out of the desire for intimacy with God and dependence upon His Kingdom purposes. Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18
In this message, Jesus will begin addressing the first of three areas of practical worship where we are prone to seek the applause of man: that of giving to the needy. In contrast to the glory-seeking practices of the Pharisees, Jesus will show us a better way to give: out of the abundance of grace given to us by God, leveraged for His glory and the good of others. Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4
In this message, Jesus will address how we see and respond to those who seek to take from us or cause us harm. Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48
In this message, Jesus will address two additional issues from God's law that the Scribes and Pharisees had twisted and found means to avoid keeping: that of marriage/divorce and promise-keeping. Jesus will show the true intent of these laws, in such a way that drives us to Him for His mercy, forgiveness, and righteousness. Scripture: Matthew 5:31-37
In this message, Jesus will begin addressing the first two of six areas in God's law that the Pharisees and Scribes had twisted into a means of external righteousness: that of murder & adultery. Jesus will show the true root of unrighteousness behind those sins, that exists in all of our hearts: that of anger & lust. In doing so, He will point us to Himself, as our only means of forgiveness and true righteousness. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30
In this message, Jesus will proclaim how His teachings were not at odds with the Law of God; but rather, the teachings of the pharisees were. In doing so, we will see how Jesus is the fulfillment of Law, on our behalf, and the very means by which we derive our righteousness before God, apart from our own works. Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20
In this message, we'll look at what many have described as Jesus' epilogue to the Beatitudes; whereby Jesus will utilize two prominent metaphors to illustrate our kingdom identity and activity that make us distinct in the world: that of "Salt" & "Light." Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
In this message, we will look at the introduction of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, known as the Beatitudes. In doing so, we’ll examine nine blessings that Jesus says identifies and exemplifies the life and reality of those in the Kingdom of Heaven. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
In this message, we’ll see how Jesus begins to talk about the kingdom. This involves turning away from lesser things, following him at all costs, and experiencing the fullness of his power. Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25
In this message, we'll examine the three temptations that Satan presented to Jesus in the wilderness. In doing so, we'll consider the major implications that His obedience has for us in the midst of our own temptations and failures. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
In this message, we'll look at the baptism of Jesus Christ. In doing so, we'll consider how His baptism is a fulfillment of righteousness, and why that is such good news for us today. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
In this message, we'll look at the ministry of John the Baptist, who served as Jesus' forerunner, announcing His arrival and coming Kingdom. We'll examine his message of repentance and baptism and consider what it means for us to turn from our sin and trust in Jesus as our Savior & King. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
In this message, we open the new year by looking at God’s unconditional love for the weary perfectionist through the story of Mary and Martha. In doing so, we will meditate on the free gift of grace and man’s inability to receive it on any merit other than the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
In this message, we'll look at three mini-stories following the birth of Jesus; all of which Matthew sees as proof from the Old Testament that Jesus is indeed the promised Messianic King who not only identifies with the sufferings and sorrows of His people, but has come to serve as the greater Moses to bring deliverance from the bondage of sin. Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
In this message, we'll look at the story of the Wise Men who came from afar to worship King Jesus, along with their encounter of King Herod. In doing so, we'll look at the conflict that has historically existed between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of man, and be encouraged to receive Matthew's invitation to submission and worship of our true King and Savior, Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
In this message, we'll look at the birth of Jesus as told through the lens of Joseph. In doing so we'll learn why Joseph was willing to believe that the child in his fiancée's womb was indeed conceived of the Holy Spirit and born to save His people from their sins. We will then explore why Jesus is worthy of our belief and trust for salvation as well. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
In this message, we'll look at the genealogy of Jesus Christ; proving Him to be the rightful, and long-awaited Messianic King, who has come to save us from our sins. Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17
In this message, we’ll look at some of the major expectations in the first century concerning the promised Messiah and His Kingdom— and why it was that so many people missed Jesus when He came. In doing so, we’ll consider some of the same temptations in our day, and how Matthew faithfully serves to point us to the true King & Kingdom as found in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
In this message, we will examine some of the prophecies given to Daniel concerning the very end of human history. In doing so, we will consider our assured hope of Jesus' triumphant return, where He will overthrow all enemies, raise the dead, and set up His eternal Kingdom where we shall rule with Him forever. Scripture: Daniel 11:36-12:13