We have begun a short Advent series looking at the names given to Jesus 800 years before his birth. We look at the first of those names, Wonderful Counselor. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the ways God meets us in the ways we need it most. Scripture Reading: Acts 16:13-15a, 16-18, 23-25
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the freedom that is found in Jesus. Scripture Reading: Acts 15:1, 6-11, 19-20a, 22-29
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the life-giving nature of the church’s diversity. Scripture Reading: Acts 11:19-27, 13:1-3
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the extraordinary nature of unity that Christ accomplishes. Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1-5,23b-24, 27-28, 34-36, 43-48; 11:1-4, 18
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary,” we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider the extraordinary reality of conversion. Scripture Reading: Act 8:2-4, 9:1-18
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we consider how God makes us extraordinary storytellers by giving us the most powerful story one can tell. Scripture Reading Acts 6:8-11; 7:2a, 51-60; 8:1
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another example of God using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. This week, we see what extraordinary generosity and the effects it has on a community. This week, we will explore the topic of Christ's Extraordinary Generosity Part 1. Scripture Reading: Act 4:31-37
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another extraordinary example of God using ordinary people to proclaim the extraordinary message of the Gospel. Today, we consider what it takes to proclaim that message––boldness Scripture Reading: Acts 4:8-14, 18, 21, 23-31
As we continue our series, “Extraordinary through the Ordinary”, we look at another extraordinary event in which God used ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary healing and proclaim an extraordinary message. Acts 3 and the healing of the lame man gives us hope that extends far beyond temporary healing, but rather points us to complete restoration. Scripture Reading Acts 3:1-21
As we continue our series, Extraordinary through the Ordinary, we look at one the most extraordinary events of the Bible, the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. In years past, the New Testament church experienced the Holy Spirit. Not as the presence of God that came and went, but rather as an indwelling. That is, the Spirit of God, which results in overwhelming joy, fervor for holiness, and boldness to proclaim the mighty works of God. Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-7, 11b-21, 38-41
The book of Acts is marked by extraordinary events. The NT church is birthed, then explodes across the world. Miracles happened and lives were transformed. The world would never be the same. And yet, while Acts is marked by extraordinary events, God saw it fit to accomplish great feats through ordinary people. The world was transformed by the extraordinary in the ordinary. Join us as we consider what we can learn from the early church so that we too might see the extraordinary in the ordinary. T...
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: All Other Ways of Life Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:1-19
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: All Other Foundations + Kingdoms Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:18-29
This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: Our Weariness Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-13
Last Sunday, we learned we are walking contradictions. Though too often, this is a proper description of how we live, think, and act, praise be to God that the consequences of our deviation from God’s purposes are no longer upon us because of the finished work of Jesus. May we trust the Eternal Spirit of God to work in us to make clear the ways we should more align our lives to the creative purposes of God. This is my prayer for myself and for you as well. This week we will continue our sermon s...
Security. Is that a word that comes to mind when you consider the love of God? If not, it should. Last Sunday, we considered that in Christ, the love God has for you is safe, secure, and will never cease. No matter our wanderings, if we are His, He is faithful and always will lead us back to Himself. Praise be to God! This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: Our Sacrifices. Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:11-14, 23-28
Last Sunday we considered that Jesus is our King-Priest who rules and reigns in power, authority, and justice, while he is simultaneously our compassionate advocate who empathizes with our weakness. All kings and rulers will fail us. All priests and confidants will disappoint us. But, Jesus never will. Thanks be to God! This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater Than: Our Wanderings Scripture Reading: Hebrews 6:1-20
Last Sunday, we learned that true rest does not come through sleep, vacations, or other outlets, but rather a deep, soul-satisfying, purpose giving, joy-filled Sabbath rest. May we trust in the work of the Spirit to unify us to our Lord of the Sabbath! This week we will continue our sermon series in Hebrews by exploring the topic of Greater than: Melchizedek, Priest + King Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:1-2, 6:19-20, 7:1-3, 23-27
Over the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. This past week, we considered how marvelous a truth that we have each been made in the image of God, unlike anything else in the cosmos. And, despite our cosmic rebellion against our Creator, His cosmic redemption has rescued those who trust in the work of Jesus. This week's sermon is titled Greater Than: All Other Rest Scripture Reading: Hebrews 3:3-14, 4:2, 4:8-13
Over the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. The entire book proclaims the sufficiency of the work of Christ and the supremacy of Christ over all things. May we find great joy and hope as we consider the glory of Jesus! This week's sermon will be on Greater Than: Our Rebellion
Over the summer, we will be looking at the book of Hebrews. The entire book proclaims the sufficiency of the work of Christ and the supremacy of Christ over all things. May we find great joy and hope as we consider the glory of Jesus!
In the final week of our series, Paul gives us his summarizing, yet challenging, thoughts on what joy looks like in the life of the Christian. In society and culture of excess, what does contentment look like? In a time of great unrest and uncertainty, what does contentment look like? When there are legitimate realities that must change in our lives and society, what does contentment look like? These are the kinds of questions we will consider in this sermon.
We have been in a series called Marked by Joy: A Study of Philippians. Over the course of the series, we have considered what it means to live the Christian life. This week, our guest, Pastor Hector Sanchez, continues our series Marked by Joy by considering the topic of anxiety
We have been in a series called Marked by Joy: A Study of Philippians. Over the course of the series, we have considered what it means to live the Christian life. This week we turn to the need for maturity in the Christian life.
We have been in a series called Marked by Joy: A Study of Philippians. This week we considered the central question, what does it mean to be a Christian?
This week we paused our series, Marked By Joy, in order to address the current state of affairs in our nation, particularly the events that have erupted this past week.
We will continue our series in Philippians, Marked By Joy, by considering the topic of Christian Community
Week 5 of our study of Phillippians
Week 4 of our study of Phillippians
