The glory of God, described as His weightiness and splendor, is both overwhelming and intimate. When the tabernacle was completed in Exodus, Moses couldn't enter because God's glory filled it completely. This reveals God's nature as both holy and near - transcendent yet present with His people. Like the Israelites who were led by God's presence in the cloud, we're invited to follow God with childlike wonder rather than trying to fully comprehend Him. By embracing the mystery of God's glory, we a...
Jun 29, 2025•43 min
God's jealousy is fundamentally different from human jealousy—it's His commitment to protect the covenant relationship He established with His people. While human jealousy stems from insecurity and control, God's jealousy reflects His passionate love and desire for an exclusive relationship with us. In Exodus 34, we see two contrasting responses to God's jealousy through Moses and Aaron. Moses prioritized intimacy with God, trusted His word, and was willing to sacrifice, while Aaron compromised ...
Jun 22, 2025•47 min
God's goodness is not just a characteristic but His very nature, most perfectly displayed through Jesus Christ. Moses' story in Exodus reveals how God shows His goodness especially when we're at our lowest points. God displays His goodness through creation, His Word, and His gifts, but salvation through Jesus is His ultimate expression of goodness. We can respond to God's goodness by believing in Christ, doing good to others, practicing gratitude, and worshiping Him. By recognizing God's goodnes...
Jun 15, 2025•44 min
Continuing our Exodus Series
Jun 08, 2025•43 min
When Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Israelites grew impatient and asked Aaron to make them a golden calf to worship, despite having witnessed God's miracles. This incident reveals how easily our hearts can turn from God when authority seems absent. Aaron's failure as a leader demonstrates how even those close to God can make terrible decisions when they don't guard their hearts. The lesson for us is twofold: we must vigilantly guard our hearts against deception and promptly confess our sins rathe...
Jun 01, 2025•39 min
Our society has had a sometimes confusing, often complicated relationship with the fourth commandment of the Ten: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” Across the nation, there was a body of laws called “blue laws” that defined how Sunday was to be observed as a Sabbath day. These laws banned certain business and recreational activities, restricted retail sales, and put limits on travel, hunting, sports, theaters and more, all in an attempt to protect Sunday as a day for rest and worshi...
May 25, 2025•43 min
The 10th Commandment
May 18, 2025•34 min
The Ten Commandments serve as God's blueprint for relationships, both with Him and others. The final six commandments specifically address human relationships, starting with honoring parents and extending to how we treat neighbors, handle marriages, respect property, and maintain truthfulness. These commands are intentionally brief to encourage deep reflection and personal application. Rather than being mere external rules, they target our hearts and attitudes, revealing our need for both bounda...
May 11, 2025•46 min
God's law encompasses three distinct categories: ritual laws fulfilled through Christ's sacrifice, civil laws that governed ancient Israel, and moral laws that remain relevant for believers today. These laws serve as spiritual guardrails, establishing clear standards for holy living and revealing humanity's inherent sinfulness and need for salvation. Just as traffic laws protect drivers, God's law provides protective boundaries for life.While no human except Jesus could perfectly keep God's law,...
Apr 27, 2025•40 min
Join us for Easter Sunday as we discuss dealing with doubt!
Apr 20, 2025•50 min
Join us for Good Friday 2025
Apr 18, 2025•26 min
This weekend marks Palm Sunday, a significant event recorded in all four Gospels. It commemorates the moment when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey just days before His crucifixion. As He entered the city, the crowds laid down palm branches and praised Him, which is why we call it Palm Sunday. However, the significance of Palm Sunday goes beyond the event itself; it proclaims that Jesus is King. Join us this weekend as we explore why some people praise Jesus while others reject Him as their ...
Apr 13, 2025•41 min
I have two questions for you as you prepare for this week’s sermon: ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? and WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION? Don’t feel badly if you don’t know a lot or even anything at all about the transfiguration. When we generally talk about the events of Jesus’ life, we talk about his birth, his ministry, his death, his resurrection, and his second coming. His transfiguration hardly ever makes it into the top tier events of his life, but we aim to change that this weekend...
Apr 06, 2025•45 min
Our God is a Life Changer
Mar 30, 2025•43 min
Achieving freedom requires more than just a single crossing. Join us this weekend as we dive deep into Exodus 17, which details the months following Israel's crossing of the Red Sea after 430 years of slavery in Egypt. However, crossing the Red Sea does not automatically guarantee that they live in true freedom. To become the people God intended, Israel must let go of the remnants of their past and embrace God's transformative process.
Mar 24, 2025•46 min
The story of the Israelites at the Red Sea demonstrates God's power to rescue His people from impossible situations. When trapped between Pharaoh's army and the sea, the Israelites initially panicked, but Moses encouraged them to stand firm in faith. God dramatically demonstrated His power by parting the waters, providing safe passage, and defeating their enemies. This powerful account reveals God's faithfulness, His authority over creation, and His ability to make a way forward when all paths s...
Mar 16, 2025•48 min
God's rescue plan often takes unexpected paths, as demonstrated through the Exodus story. While He could lead us on shorter routes, God sometimes chooses longer paths for our protection and growth. Through the Israelites' journey, we learn that God's presence never leaves His people, and His wisdom exceeds our understanding. The key to navigating difficult times lies in maintaining focus on God through prayer and Scripture, choosing to become better rather than bitter through our challenges....
Mar 09, 2025•44 min
The Passover story demonstrates God's power to transform our moments of fear into experiences of divine wonder. Through the perfect lamb's sacrifice, God established a system of redemption that foreshadowed Jesus Christ. The blood of the lamb provided protection through faith, teaching us that God often works through seemingly inadequate means to display His power. This ancient celebration points to Jesus as both the Bread of Life and the True Passover Lamb, establishing an eternal covenant of s...
Mar 02, 2025•44 min
Explore the profound connection between God's perfect justice and boundless mercy through the lens of the Passover narrative. Learn how God responds to oppression, suffering, and evil while providing a way of salvation. Discover the parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus Christ, and understand how this ancient story applies to modern life. This message delves into themes of divine justice, mercy, salvation, faith, trust, and personal relationship with God. Perfect for those seeking to und...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min
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Jan 26, 2025•45 min
Understanding the distinction between coincidence and providence reveals the depth of God's involvement in our lives. While coincidences are unplanned events that appear arranged, providence represents God's intentional guidance and planning. The life of Moses serves as a powerful example of divine providence, from his miraculous preservation as an infant to his preparation for leadership in Midian. God's providence operates through both major life events and subtle daily occurrences, working ev...
Jan 19, 2025•44 min
Jan 12, 2025•46 min
The Lord's Supper represents a profound spiritual connection between believers and Christ, rooted in the historical context of Jesus' last Passover meal. It calls for approaching with humility, gratitude, joy, and expectancy, recognizing both Christ's sacrifice and the unity of believers. This sacred meal serves as both a reminder of salvation and a forward-looking celebration of the eternal feast to come. The practice demands self-examination and reconciliation within the Christian community, e...
Jan 05, 2025•29 min
What does it mean to be the 'light of the world'? As we look at the introduction to The Sermon on The Mount, learn how Christians are called to live their faith visibly and attractively, guiding others towards a relationship with Christ. This message explores key points such as our identity as a city on a hill, the importance of engaging with the world, performing attractive deeds, and guiding others to Jesus. Reflect on how you can be a visible light in your community and share your faith authe...
Dec 29, 2024•34 min
During this Christmas season, we reflect on the story of Jesus' birth and the important role of shepherds in the Bible. Shepherds, such as David and Moses, were not just caretakers of sheep but leaders and protectors of God's people. The Christmas story highlights shepherds as the first to hear of Jesus' birth, emphasizing their significance in the divine narrative. Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, prompted by a decree from Caesar Augustus, fulfilled God's prophecy that the Messiah would ...
Dec 22, 2024•40 min
In John 10:7, Jesus declares, 'I am the door of the sheep,' symbolizing profound spiritual truths. He is the door to salvation, offering safety and security. He provides freedom, allowing us to live confidently under His watchful eye. Jesus also promises an abundant life filled with peace, joy, and goodness. His claim is exclusive, emphasizing that He is the only way to eternal life. Reflect on your relationship with Jesus and share this life-changing truth with others.
Dec 15, 2024•43 min
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