Welcome to week six of studying the book of Colossians! This Sunday, David Leventhal went through verses 2:16-23, reminding us that in Him we're free!
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Welcome to week five of studying the book of Colossians! This Sunday, David Leventhal went through verses 2:6-15 reminding us that we have ALL we need in Jesus.
Throughout this series, you'll see the theme of the book: The All-Sufficiency of Christ—Seeing Him Clearly, Included in Him Completely, and Walking in Him Freely. Join us to understand its historical, cultural, geographical, literary, and thematic contexts, setting the stage for a profound exploration of the sufficiency of Christ.
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Welcome to week four of studying the book of Colossians! This Sunday, Kyle Kaigler went through verses 1:24-2:5, emphasizing the importance of placing Jesus at the center of our lives and that settling for anything less is akin to settling for a scratch-and-sniff version of Christ's true richness.
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Welcome to week two of studying the book of Colossians! This Sunday, we went through verses 3-14, learning about the transformative power of the gospel, emphasizing gratitude for others' faith and love, the importance of prayer for increased faith and maturity, and expressing thanksgiving for all that the gospel has accomplished. The analogy of wearing a new jersey represents the believers' identification with Team Jesus and the profound changes brought about by the gospel in their lives.
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Welcome to week two of studying the book of Colossians! This Sunday, we went through verses 3-14, learning about the transformative power of the gospel, emphasizing gratitude for others' faith and love, the importance of prayer for increased faith and maturity, and expressing thanksgiving for all that the gospel has accomplished. The analogy of wearing a new jersey represents the believers' identification with Team Jesus and the profound changes brought about by the gospel in their lives.
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Welcome to our new series on Colossians!
This week we're doing a big overview of the book, and as we go, we'll unravel the mysteries behind its writing, addressing questions about the authorship, the intended audience, and the potential challenges faced by the early believers in Colossae.
Throughout this series you'll see the theme of the book: The All-Sufficiency of Christ—Seeing Him Clearly, Included in Him Completely, and Walking in Him Freely. Join us to understand its historical, cultural, geographical, literary, and thematic contexts, setting the stage for a profound exploration of the sufficiency of Christ.
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Before we look forward to 2024 and all that God has for us, we wanted to take a look back at 2023 and see how God was working in our midst this year.
Check out this discipleship resource as we don't have in-person services on Sunday, December 31. We pray that 2024 is a year where you know and experience God's unending, unchanging, eternal love for you.
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Merry Christmas! We are wrapping up our Christmas Tree series by looking at the theme of hope during Christmas, tracing its interruptions through history. As we look back on Jesus's family tree, we end with Mary, and we see how hope disrupted her plans with the unexpected birth of our Savior.
The message concludes by highlighting hope for all people, symbolized by the Magi from the East, and connects the Christmas tree to the cross, symbolizing the profound hope brought through the Savior's sacrifice.
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Welcome to week three of our series, the Christmas Tree, where we're digging into the family tree of Jesus. Meet David, a legendary figure mentioned in Matthew 1, and find out why he's so crucial to Jesus's family tree. We're talking about his ups, his downs, and everything in between.
This week, we're unpacking some life lessons from David's journey—like how our choices have consequences, why having honest friends matters, and the fact that no matter what mess we make, God has an unconditional covenant with His Church, and He will never leave us. This message is all about the real, messy, and beautiful side of Christmas.
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Throughout The Christmas Tree series, we will explore four surprising stories in Jesus' family tree found in Matthew 1:1-6. This week is the story of Ruth, the most romantic story amid the darkest moment in Isreal history, the period of Judges. David plays the movie, walking us through the entire book of Ruth, showing us how God is at work both then and now.
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Throughout The Christmas Tree series, we will explore four surprising stories in Jesus' family tree found in Matthew 1:1-6. David Marvin starts with Rehab and her transformation from a labeled prostitute to a key figure in the royal lineage of God. Rahab's story from Joshua 2 illustrates God's pursuit, rescue, and transformative grace.
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Daniel and his friends, captured and taken to Babylon, faced a pivotal choice: to assimilate into the culture or stand firm in their faith. Despite potential consequences, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's offerings, showing how small decisions impact greater victories.
This message from Marvin Walker explores how decisions determine our destiny, and the importance of standing through preparation, application, and dedication. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace shows that standing for faith may not always lead to immediate victory, but God can show up in unexpected ways. The ultimate message is a call to stand firm, stand out, and stand up for one's faith, as decisions will ultimately shape destiny.
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In this sermon, JP shows us the three obstacles, anxiety, temptation, and suffering, addressed in 1 Peter 5:6-10 and how we are to combat them with a Kingdom-first mindset.
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Welcome to our Generous series! As we kick off, David Marvin walked through how Jesus taught about money, specifically how our lives are opportunities that can be filled with meaningful investments or spent acquiring material possessions. Jesus encourages us to prioritize investing in eternity and serving God rather than pursuing wealth for its own sake. Money, according to Jesus, reveals our perspective on eternity, our heart's condition, and who we ultimately serve.
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Welcome to our Generous series! As we kick off, David Marvin walked through how Jesus taught about money, specifically how our lives are opportunities that can be filled with meaningful investments or spent acquiring material possessions. Jesus encourages us to prioritize investing in eternity and serving God rather than pursuing wealth for its own sake. Money, according to Jesus, reveals our perspective on eternity, our heart's condition, and who we ultimately serve.
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In our last week of studying the book of Jonah, we see God's pursuit of the unlovable. David Leventhal highlights how Jonah's anger at God's mercy toward the Ninevites reflects our own struggles with forgiveness and judgment. The message also underscores the importance of seeing people as God sees them and challenges the audience to repent of any attitudes that hinder them from extending grace and mercy to others. Overall, we have room to grow in self-reflection, humility, and a deeper understanding of God's love and compassion.
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Welcome to week 3 of our Jonah series! This week we're in Jonah 3, and we will see that confronting the reality of our own mortality can be a powerful force in life. In this message, we explore the book of Jonah and discover three key lessons about God and his message: God uses broken people, God uses people who share His message, and God’s heart is for all people.
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We're in week two of our Jonah series, and we explore the theme of repentance and restoration using the story of Jonah from Jonah 2. We discuss how God hears and saves desperate people who call on Him, emphasizing the importance of turning away from sin through repentance. We also highlight the idea that our God is a God of second chances. Join us as we dive into the deep waters of Jonah's journey and learn about God's character and faithfulness.
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How Far Will He Go to Bring You Back?
In our first week in our Jonah series, we explore Jonah 1 and the lessons it teaches us about running from God. We realize disobedience is the first step in running from God, leading to discipline and consequences. However, we also learn that God's love for runaways knows no bounds as He pursues us relentlessly. Ultimately, this message highlights the incredible love of God demonstrated through Jesus, who died for us while we were still sinners.
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As we wrap up our On Brand series, we delve into the value of engaging with those who are far from God. The problem is the disconnect between Jesus' perspective on the lost and our own, which results in various societal issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, marriage concerns, identity issues, and prodigal children.
Our passion for those who are far from God needs reigniting, and as followers of Christ, we possess the answer to their struggles. Here you'll find practical steps to develop a heart for the lost, engage with them, and ultimately celebrate when they are found.
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