Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. In 13:1–9, Jesus steers a question about contemporary events in an unexpected, but eternally important, direction. He warns us that to avoid perishing, we must repent. Audio | Notes | Luke 13:1-9...
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 143 is a song to sing when the darkness envelops you and your life feels crushed. When despairing and desperate for help, place your troubled soul in the Lord’s healing hands. Audio | Notes | psalm 143...
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 136 teaches us to give thanks to God for his enduring and steadfast love in all circumstances, and especially for his work in creation, redemption, and provision for his people. Audio | Notes | Psalm 136...
Today we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 115 exhorts us to glorify God by trusting and praising him, for he alone is worthy. Audio | Notes | Psalm 115...
We continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 96 is a missionary call to everyone across the earth. Come, exult in the Lord who invites you into his presence! Audio | Notes | Psalm 96...
Today we continue in our series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 84 is a heartfelt song about longing to be in God’s presence. The psalmist reminds God’s people of the all-surpassing goodness of God, in Christ, calling us to look to Him for strength, and to live a life of trust in Him. Audio | Notes | Psalm 84...
Today, we continue our series Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Psalm 30 is a song that touches on the grand arc of redemption, the grand reversal from death to life, and calls us to live in humble and joyful praise to God for our salvation. Audio | Notes | Psalm 30...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:49-59, Jesus continues to call us to live in light of his return by pursuing a vibrant relationship with Him, even amidst opposition, before its too late. Audio | Notes | Luke 12:49-59...
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:41-48, Jesus continues to call us to live in light of his sure return by remembering that those to whom much is given (that’s us), much is required. Audio | Notes | Luke 12:41-48...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:35-40, Jesus calls us to live with a ready-faithfulness in light of his’ sure (second) return. This is meant to make us look at our lives and ask, “Am I living ready?” Audio | Notes | Luke 12:35-40...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:22-34, Jesus calls us to put off anxiety by trusting the Father for true riches that will not fail—in this life or the next. Audio | Notes | Luke 12:22-34...
Today we continue a series, Songs for Life, looking through the Psalms to see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Today, in Psalm 5, we are encouraged to enter God’s presence to find a refuge from the many challenges we face. In God’s presence, we find we are welcomed because of Christ, and strengthened to walk with him in every season. Audio | Notes | Psalm 5...
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations-even us. Today, in 12:13-21, Jesus warns us about the danger of excessive attachment to getting more and more. Instead, He calls us to pursue true life by being rich toward God- because those are the only riches we will never lose. Audio | Notes | Luke 12:13-21...
We begin a series through the Psalms, Songs for Life, where we will see how this book offers ancient inspired prayers for orienting us to God in the day to day. Today, in Psalm 10, we find a prayer offered up in the midst of troubles. The wicked prosper and the righteous are afflicted. Is God hiding himself? This psalm gives us a pattern for honestly imploring the Lord for heavenly justice through Jesus. Audio | Notes | Psalm 10...
This morning, we conclude our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, in Hebrews 12:1-3, we look to Jesus the final – and ultimate – example of faith and faithful endurance, and we see how we can endure in faith, by keeping our eyes fixed on him. Audio | Notes | Hebrews 12:1-3...
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 12:1-7, Jesus shifts to address the fact that following him in a fallen world can be a tough road to travel. So, in this section, he offers five helps to growing a courageous faith amidst a world in great need of Him. Audio | Notes | Luke 12:1-12...
On Good Friday we remembered Jesus’ substitutionary death on the cross. Today, on Easter, we celebrate Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In our passage today we are reminded of the widespread New Testament assumption that Jesus did, in fact, rise from the dead. The Apostle Paul argues that Jesus’ resurrection is irrefutable proof that He is the unique Son of God. Audio | Notes | Romans 1:4...
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations- even us. Today, in 11:37-54, Jesus continues to call us to be relationally all in by turning his attention to the dangers of a hypocritical faith. He reminds us that we are whole people who God calls to respond wholly to him, from the inside out. Audio | Notes | Luke 11:37-54...
Today we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today, as we conclude this chapter, we consider the faith of those who were ridiculed, attacked, driven out, and put to death for their faith in God. Their testimony points to the necessity of enduring by faith for a better present, while looking to a better future. Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:35-40...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:24-36, Jesus continues to tackle unbelief and, specifically, four common ways we miss him, to our harm. He reminds us that following him means being relationally all in. The beginning is important, but what matters most is our follow through. Audio | Notes | Luke 11:24-36...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:14-23, Jesus tackles unbelief and our varied excuses for putting him off. He makes it clear to them, and us, that we are either for him or against him. Despite how things appear, there is no neutral middle ground. Audio | Notes | Luke 11:14-23...
We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:5-13, Jesus turns from what we should pray (last week, 11:1-4), to how we should pray. He does this by calling us to three crucial prayer postures—to pray persistently, pray boldly, while praying to the very best Father. Audio | Notes | Luke 11:5-13...
This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the nations—even us. Today, in 11:1-4, we reach Jesus’ famous prayer known as the “Lord’s Prayer.” Contrary to popular thought, this prayer is not a mantra to be repeated, but a model for what a healthy prayer life looks like—not merely to pray better, but to know God better. Audio | Notes | Luk...
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, in 10:38-42, we reach the famous story of Mary and Martha. Surprisingly, and contrary to how it is often taught, this story compels us to prioritize our inner world, in relationship with Jesus, over the activity of our outer world. Audio | Notes | Luke 10:38-42...
This morning, since it is the first in our new building, we are temporarily pausing our Luke series in order to consider Isaiah 28:16. This passage is one of the most important in the first testament that speaks about God’s promise of a coming cornerstone-our namesake-that will be a sure foundation for His people. For reasons we will discuss, this is a great passage for today. It’s meant to make us consider, “What is the foundation that I am building my life on?” Audio | Notes | Isaiah 28:16...
This morning, we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through portraits of ancient believers. Today, we consider the faith of Samuel and the prophets. Samuel is an exemplar of the persevering faith of all the prophets. And together, they teach us of a faith that sees God as our King, worthy of our trust—despite appearances to the contrary. Audio | Notes | Hebrews 11:32-34 ; 1 Samuel 7 ; 8 ; 12 ; 16...
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue a people of his own from among the nations—even us. Today, in 10:25-37, we reach the famous parable of the Good Samaritan, though we might be surprised to discover its main point. Jesus helps us see that we are not as good as we think we are and, at the same time, he is far better than we’d hope. Audio | Notes | Luke 10:25-...
We are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. During our final week, we usually talk about Jesus’ mission for his church to make disciples of all nations. This morning we ask, “What about those who’ve never heard?” Audio | Notes | Romans...
This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we address a challenging and heated topic. But, Jesus’ people are called to stand up for the weak, marginalized, and defenseless- so we must enter into the fray. Audio | N...
Today we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of our lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we’re reminded that the local church is meant to show off the incredible unifying power of Jesus—and we all have a part to play. Audio | Notes | Acts 15:36 - 16:40...
