In chapter 5 we saw that Jesus is the DOOR that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Chapter 7 now applies to the Christian life after we enter the door. It was by grace we entered the door and now we are focusing on how to continue in that grace on our faith journey that the Prophet Isaiah refers to as the Way of Holiness. (Isaiah 35:8-9)
Last week we discussed Jesus' claims in John 10:7 & 9 that He is the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Join us this week as we pause to acknowledge the battle that goes on between "Mount Sinai" (the covenant of law) and "Calvary" (the covenant of grace) that goes on in our hearts just outside the door.
Last week we started breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth! This week we will be seeing Jesus as the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. And it is not merely that Jesus shows us the door or points to the door but, as Jesus claims in John 10:7 & 9, He Himself is the door.
Last week we gained greater insight into understanding that Jesus not only provides everything we need but also that HE is all we need, which is ultimately demonstrated by His death on the cross. This week we will start breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth!
Last week we discussed the fact that God is unknowable unless He chooses to reveal Himself to us, which He did through His Son, Jesus Christ. Join us this week as we explore Jesus' claim to be the great "I AM" and our authors help us understand the importance of seeing Jesus as all we need.
Last week we discovered the purpose of life - to know, love, and follow God. But how can we get to know an invisible God? Join us this week as we answer that very question and discover the secret to knowing God.
We are launching into a series based on the classic book We Would See Jesus. This is a powerful book that many return to time and time again to be reminded of the true nature of the Gospel and the God who calls us to Himself. In this week's message, we discover the true purpose of life as we return to humanity's original purpose when God first formed them in the Garden.
For Matthew the Christmas story wasn't just about what God was doing, but how He was doing it. A focus on the works of God points us to the "what," while a focus on the "how" demonstrates the ways of God and points us to His heart. Join us this week as we explore the heart of God in the Christmas story.
Shepherds and angels, Mary and Joseph, and the Messiah in swaddling cloths. Join us this week as a dear friend walks us through the Christmas story according to Luke with personal reflections and insights on the season.
When Christmas time rolls around, we tend to turn to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The stories of the angel and Mary, the angels and the shepherds, the visit of the wise men. But how does John tell the Christmas story?
Paul prayed regularly for those he shepherded, but how often do we think about what he prayed for them? In this week's message, we take a look at one of Paul's prayers for the early believers and discover what we can glean from it. This episode is a mix of teaching and discussion.
If this life is perplexing to you at times, you are in good company. One of the wisest men who ever lived penned an entire biblical book looking back on the big questions of life. In this week's message, we join him in his questions and try to make sense of the seasons that come our way.
Fighting for relationship is a core value of our community. It means a couple of things: First, we must fight to be in relationship with others given the fast-paced world in which we live. Second, we must fight to maintain healthy relationships. Why? Because relationships are hard. Because people can be hard. This week, we equip you with five tools you can use to fight for and maintain healthy community and relationships.
Hypocrite. It's a strong word. One that Jesus typically reserved for the religious elite of His day. But today He directs it at us. He calls us out. And that should get our attention! Thankfully, Jesus not only diagnoses our condition; He also hands us a prescription. Quite literally. Taking this one to heart will preserve unity in the body and keep us from becoming those who shut the kingdom in people's faces.
Special Guest: John DelHousaye of Arizona Christian University. Stress and anxiety are at all-time highs in our world as the effects of media and social media continue to unfold and social, political, and economic uncertainties continue to rise. In this week's passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues an invitation to disciples everywhere facing uncertainties of every stripe. It is an invitation to change our perspective as we change our perceptions, seeing the world and the Father with t...
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore God's view of earthly possessions and eternal treasure.
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore how to pray.
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of fasting.
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of prayer.
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind “acts of righteousness.”
The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we encounter the way of Jesus when it comes to those who would insult or take advantage of us. Join us as we discover how Jesus would transform not only our thinking, but our responding as well.
Our adventures in the Sermon on the Mount continue as we enter the sensitive territory of vows and divorce. Just as the maxim of "location, location, location" holds true in the world of real estate, "context, context, context" is essential when it comes to understanding the meaning of a passage. Join us this week as we dive headfirst into topics that are critical for our call to be Salt and Light in this world.
Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of God's view on adultery, lust, and doing whatever it takes to save oneself from hell.
Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of Anger, Murder, Love & Reconciliation and what it truly means to repent in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look and God and look at ourselves and make an honest evaluation of things. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of True Righteousness and the Kingdom of Heaven.
As Jesus continues to share His vision for the Kingdom of God, He sets forth the important role that disciples are to play in the world. How can we be salt in this world? And what does it look like to lose that saltiness? How are we to be the light of the world? Isn't that Jesus' job? Join us this week as we grow in our understanding of the kingdom purpose of disciples in the world today.
The Sermon on the Mount contains some of the best known teachings of Jesus as well as some of the most challenging. In them we begin to discover the inverted nature of the Kingdom – and the marks it leaves on those who have entered it. Join us this week as Jesus invites us into The Way.
As time grows short with His disciples and the cross looms largely in the future, Jesus gathers His disciples for a final meal together. Jesus knew he had one final meal to share with the people closest to Him. What would He share, what would He do? Join us for this week's message as we step into the upper room and learn from the Master.
The radical devotion of Jesus to the character and purposes of His Father is clear throughout the Gospels. it was this radical devotion that lead to the uniquely memorable moment that we witness in this week's message. Join us as we examine the implications of Jesus' strong words for the Church today.
While all of the disciples witnessed the many miracles Jesus performed, only a select few would have the opportunity to see Him revealed in all of His heavenly glory. They would witness a radical confirmation of His identity AND a very clear and succinct message with radical implications for their futures.
