In Philippians 3:10-14, Paul’s aim is (to know Christ), why (to be like Christ in His resurrection), and how (making every effort). But what do you do when you mess up? Pastor Derek Wadle encourages us to aim at greater intimacy with Christ as our primary resolution and not settle for goals that may bring temporary and subjective happiness.
Pastor Dan Rude focuses on the shepherd's perspective of Jesus' birth and what it tells us about who Jesus is.
God is not only a "big picture god;" we see Him over and just as much in the details, including when, where, and how Jesus was born in a little town called Bethlehem. Pastor Dan Rude explains the importance of this town and what Jesus' birth foreshadows.
After the angel visited Mary, everything changed for her and the rest of the world. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks the powerful message the angel brought to Mary and why this child matters to us.
In Romans, Paul unpacks the reality of God's plan to offer salvation to ALL people, not just the Jews. But what about Israel? Paul addresses this in Romans 11, citing his own life as part of the answer!
How can they believe if they haven't heard? We'll finish out Romans 10 by answering the question, what must happen for someone to call on the name of the Lord, and then, why didn't the Jews? Pastor Luke Hukee answers these questions and more.
How do I become a Christian? Paul answers this question in Romans 10 by explaining how a way we feel might work actually does not and points us to the true path to God.
The Jews attempted to gain righteousness through what they did, but in the pursuit of their own goodness, they missed what God had in store all along. Pastor Dan Rude finishes unpacking Romans 9 and how the gospel has expanded God's definition of Abraham's heirs.
As we continue to explore Romans 9 and the objections of mercy, Paul does not explain how God's sovereignty and human free will interact, but he does give us some whys. Pastor Dan Rude also discusses how to think about the mysteries of the Bible.
Romans 9 is structured around five key objections to the gospel relating to God’s sovereignty and the nation of Israel’s unbelief. Pastor Dan Rude focuses on two of these objections during part one and how Paul proves his points through examples and lessons in the Old Testament.
Paul cared about the Jews and the Gentiles, desiring all who were lost to be saved; we see this in the first five verses of chapter 9. Pastor Dan Rude explains how we are called to mirror this heart posture.
Pastor Dan Rude shares insights on how to view money as a powerful tool and an opportunity to advance the kingdom. He emphasizes that God doesn’t need our money but wants us to grow in generosity for our good.
Discover how recognizing God's care for our work can transform our lives. Embrace the beauty of His design and avoid missing out on the meaningful blessings that come from a faith-filled perspective on our daily efforts.
Explore valuable insights from Pastor Dan Rude as he shares three essential priorities for effective parenting. Embrace the blessing of raising children and learn how to nurture their growth with intention and love.
Dive into core marital instructions from Ephesians 5, highlighting essential guidance for both wives and husbands. Gain insights that strengthen relationships and foster understanding within marriage.
Join Pastor Dan Rude as he explores the significance of gathering on Sunday mornings for Christians. Discover how coming together as a local body of believers fosters spiritual growth, strengthens community ties, and deepens worship. Learn about the essential goals of these gatherings and their impact on your faith journey.
Discover why the Bible is essential to Christians as Pastor Dan Rude explores its role as a guiding compass. In this insightful discussion, he highlights two key reasons for its importance and addresses two common errors we often make in our understanding and use of the Scriptures.
Evangelism is one of the key priorities in our Christian life, but it can often become overlooked. Pastor Dan shares three principles of evangelism so that we can embrace evangelism as a part of our walk with Jesus Christ.
God calls us to worship in truth, in Spirit, and with God at the center. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks what that means and the dangers of not including any of these elements.
In John chapter 4, Jesus crosses every conceivable social, political, cultural, and religious barrier to bring the Samaritan woman into His kingdom and help her understand what true and living water is.
Why is Jesus greater? Last week, we recognized John the Baptist's clear deference to Jesus as he says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." This week, Pastor Luke unpacks how Jesus is greater because of where He comes from, what He says, what He has been given, and what He offers us.
"He must increase, and I must decrease" How does John the Baptist say this as his following, his congregation shifts to follow Jesus? John had the proper view of himself, attitude, and conduct.
Nicodemus was considered the elite, he taught others about God, but when meeting with Jesus Christ, he encountered a new idea of being "born again." Pastor Dan Rude dives deeper into what it means to be born again and why it is so important for us to understand this truth.
What we do matters but does God just want us for what we can do? Jesus's cleansing of the temple reveals God's heart and what He truly desires from His followers, pure heart worship. Pastor Dan Rude explains what that is and how Jesus reveals Himself through emptying the temple that had become a marketplace.
In the Gospel of John, there are seven distinct miracles or signs that reveal who Jesus is. One of these signs occurs when Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding, marking his first miracle. But what significance does this miracle hold? Pastor Luke delves into the situation, the solution, and its significance, emphasizing how it should bring joy to our lives.
There are examples of evangelism throughout the New Testament, men and women bringing others face to face with Jesus. In this story, Phillip is called to follow Jesus. Then John immediately records Philip telling his friend, Nathaneal, a skeptic.
Jesus stepped into a Jewish culture that was looking for the Messiah. In this passage, we see a man sending his followers to follow Jesus, an important question being asked, and what happens when people spend time with Jesus.
In the first chapter of John, we encounter the first testimony of who Jesus is. But how did John the Baptist know Jesus was THE Messiah? John 1:31 reveals how John came to know who Jesus was and why he stepped aside for His ministry.
Verses 1-18 are considered the "intro" of John. So, what story would John choose to begin his gospel of Jesus Christ in the next verses? It's a testimony from John the Baptist about who he is and who he says Jesus is. Pastor Luke unpacks who John the Baptist is NOT and more importantly who John the Baptist points to!
What does it mean that Jesus dwelt among men? Pastor Dan Rude unpacks the importance of understanding who Jesus was when He was here on earth and why he "dwelt among us."
