What does it mean to live out your faith? Christians are called to follow and serve Christ. So what does that look like? In James 1:19-27, we learn the two necessary steps for living out our faith.
How do we know when God gives us wisdom? James 1:9-18 gives three aspects of biblical wisdom that provide clear evidence. Listen to part two of the message- "Marks of Biblical Wisdom":
Wisdom is seeing life as God sees it. So, how do we know when we have it? In James 1:9-18, we see three aspects of biblical wisdom that provide clear evidence. Listen to part one of the message- "Marks of Biblical Wisdom":
We've all had those days where everything seems to go wrong. Trials are a regular part of life. So, how can we hold onto our faith in our trials? James 1:2-8 gives the answer. Listen to Pastor Dave's sermon - "Holding Onto Faith in Trials":
Is your faith genuine? The sad reality is many people in the church have counterfeit faith. The book of James helps us determine what real faith looks like. Listen to Pastor Dave's sermon on James 1:1 as he introduces our new study:
Just because you look good and do good on the outside does not mean you are good with God. In the final verses of Galatians, Paul reminds the church that it's all about the heart. Listen to the final sermon in our series on Galatians - "Spirit Empowered Humility":
How do we walk in the Spirit? Paul answers this question in Galatians 5-6. We walk in the Spirit by serving one another through the power of the Spirit. Learn more in this week's sermon- "Spirit-Empowered Obedience":
How do we grow in Christ? This theme has been a prominent question in Galatians. In Chapter 5, we learn that growth in Christ comes from Spirit-empowered, Christ-initiated, committed effort. Listen to this week's sermon, "Walk in the Spirit":
The Christian life is like a race. We're all running toward the goal of Christlikeness. However, certain obstacles in this life threaten our walk with God. Galatians 5:7-15 warns us about two sins that endanger the church and our walk with Christ.
Christ has set us free. So why do we return to the things that used to enslave us? In Galatians 4-5, Paul appeals to the church to stand in the freedom that Christ has provided. Listen to this week's sermon - "Stand in Freedom":
Rules can't make you good with God. Rules won't make you grow in Christ. Salvation and sanctification are by grace alone. In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul explains the difference between following the law and trusting the grace of God.
What happens when children are left unsupervised? Chaos. What happens when sinners are left unrestricted? Chaos. The Law was our guardian until the fullness of time. But now that Christ has come, everything has changed. Learn more in this week's sermon:
Laws are necessary, but they don't fix problems. So what is the purpose of God's Law? In Galatians 3:15-29, Paul explains the purpose of the law and the supremacy of God's promise. Listen to Pastor Christian's sermon - "The Supreme Promise": (We apologize for the poor audio quality due to a technical difficulty.)
Salvation and Sanctification are not accomplished by rules or the Law, but through the power of the Spirit of God. Paul reveals this to us and the Galatians through the example of the Holy Spirit and Abraham.
How can we change? Many of us want to change, but we're frustrated by our faulty efforts. Galatians 2:20 declares that only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change us. Through the Gospel, God transforms broken people into His own glorious masterpiece.
Will you stand for the truth even when it may cost you? In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul boldly stood for the truth. Believers must be willing to confront anyone who threatens the purity of the Gospel. Learn more in this week's message:
Often Christians judge others and add standards in order to make people right with God. But the Gospel frees the Christian from the law. The Gospel + nothing else makes us right with God. Pastor Dave explored this idea in Galatians 2:1-10 and challenges us not to confuse the results of salvation with the cause of salvation.
Is change possible, and how does it happen? Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can transform our lives. Learn more in Pastor Dave's sermon on Galatians 1:9-24 - "The Gospel Transforms Us."
What must I do to be right with God? Many people will answer this question in a variety of ways. However, the Bible gives only one answer. This week, Pastor Dave started our new series in Galatians and challenged us to defend the true Gospel. Listen here:
Why is mankind getting worse? And what is God doing in all of it? At times we can be tempted to doubt God's power and plan. However, Genesis 11 reminds us that God's plan will prevail. God will accomplish His mission of redemption despite man's rebellion. Learn more in this week's sermon, "Man vs. God":
Why is the world so divided? And more importantly, who can fix it? The truth is, only Christ can fix this world that is divided by sin. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Dave explains Genesis 10 and points us to our hope in Christ.
How do we deal with guilt? The world tries to put guilt on the environment or circumstances instead of the individual. However, God's Word puts guilt where it belongs. Yet despite man's sinfulness, God remains gracious. Learn more in this week's sermon, "God's Grace in Spite of Our Sin":
What do you stand for? Living in a post-Christian world means that standing for righteousness is not popular. Noah faced this dilemma and was an excellent example of what it means to stand for righteousness. Listen as Pastor Dave explains Genesis 6-8 and challenges us to "Stand for Righteousness."
How can we be right with God? Good works, going to church, and being nice won't make you good with God. Rules, status, and morals won't make you good with God. The answer to this vital question is Easter. Listen to this week's sermon, "Faith in the Resurrection":
How do we handle genealogies in the Bible? Some ignore them, others skim them, and few learn from them. Genesis 5 is one of those genealogies; however, its message is vitally important. Listen to this week's sermon, "Death: The Tragic Result of Sin":
Have you ever tried to fix something, but you only made it worse? We've all faced these frustrating scenarios. When man tries to fix sin, it only gets worse. In Genesis 4, we see the disastrous results of sin and man's sad attempts to fix it.
In July 1741, the famous American preacher Jonathan Edwards delivered one of the most powerful sermons in church history, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." This message describes in vivid detail the sinner's position before God. In the second half of Genesis 3, we have a similar scene. Adam and Eve sinned against God, and now He's confronting them. Listen to this week's sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of a Holy God."
How did we get here? In Genesis 1-2, we see God's act of creation, and it was good. But that's not the world we live in today. In today's world, we face disease, famine, disaster, and death. So what went wrong? In Genesis 3, we find the answer.
Does marriage matter? The world tells us no. Unfortunately, even the church has adopted many ungodly ideas about marriage. Genesis 2 gives us the origin of marriage and its special role in the structure of creation. God created marriage as the foundation of creation.
