In Exodus 20 we see God give the Ten Commandments, and Jayson Fisher shows the two purposes of the law. The Law leads us to live life as God intended and to lead us to see our inability to keep the law, and Jesus fulfilling the Law on our behalf.
Read MoreJesus’ example of washing His disciples feet is a story of deep love and humility for His people. And it’s also the expectation He has for His followers in how we are to humbly love others. If Jesus set aside His worthiness to be worshipped in order to serve in the most humblest of fashions, then so too must we set aside our political ideologies, our differences in cultural beliefs, our desire for comfort in order to serve others, especially the hurting.
Read MoreAs we continue in our series, “Retold” we take a look at the story of Ruth. In this story, we see that in midst of uncertainty, we are called to run with God’s people, rely on God’s provision, and remember God’s promises. Our God is working all things for our good and His glory. The Redeemer is always working in and through the redeemed.
Read MoreWe often misunderstand or under-appreciate all the influence that the gospel is designed to have on our life. The gospel desires to save us, yes. But it also desires to sanctify us and make us more like Christ. From there, it calls us to live a life of reconciliation and regeneration in all areas and aspects of our life.
Read MoreIn a season marked by resolutions, make the ones that matter most in the end. In the final words of the Apostle Paul, we see how this faithful man lived his life to the very end. Begin this year with the end in mind. Make resolutions worth keeping.
Read MoreKyle discusses the future of the Watermark Plano Campus as they face issues on space. Kyle asks us to spend time praying and seeking God's will about how we can best use the gifts God has given us to contribute to the building of a bigger facility in order to better serve the needs of the community.
Read MoreThe Romans and Religious ask Jesus to “show me” and miss that he already has. The Rebellious ask Jesus to “Serve me” and miss that he already has. The Righteous ask Jesus to “Save me” and find that he welcomes them with open arms. This passage is the exclamation point to communicate that Jesus loves outsiders and you.
Read MoreIn some ways, we are all outsiders battling various lies. Maybe you’re like the younger prodigal son battling guilt and shame over past decisions, and thus you doubt your self-worth and whether you truly belong anywhere. Or maybe you’re the older son trying to turn life into a performance for God. Either way, the way to destroy lies is with the truth. Jeff looks at Luke 15 to help us gain a true understanding of God’s inheritance, sin, and God’s grace. And ultimately, we turn our attention to Jesus, the third Son in this story – the Son of God.
Read MoreUsing the story of the woman who bathed Jesus' feet with her tears in Luke 7, Chase shares how lives can be changed through the forgiveness of sin in Christ. Forgiveness is offered to all, and forgiveness leads to love and to liberty.
Read MorePeople have been flooding into Collin County for 30+ years for various opportunities. For the believer, it’s important to remember that God brings you to any place because of the gospel opportunity that exists among the people. And here in Collin County, it is no different. Though the outward appearance of our cities and county looks good, there are many wounds that exist among our people. Jeff looked at the history of Collin County to remind us of some of the wounds that have existed here while looking at the gospel opportunities that are coming Collin County’s way as more and more people keep coming from all over the world.
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