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In a world where suffering is real and social justice is often reduced to slogans, Jesus calls us to something deeper. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, we discover that true compassion pushes us to see, feel, and meet the needs of others. This Sunday, we explore what love really does.
Luke 10:25-37
Why do Christians gather to sing about God? Why does God call us to remember His faithfulness to us? This morning, we examine the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 to see how remembering, rehearsing, and repeating the works and character of God become strength to us in tough times.
Exodus 15:1-18
We’ll take a look at the different trials that come our way and how we respond to them. In this message, we’ll see how, in the end, Jesus and the cross provide the way through all of them.
Acts 27:21-44
A recurring theme throughout the Bible is the question, "In the midst difficulties and struggles can I trust the Lord to provide for me and protect me?". In this message, we’ll discover that in the storms of life, which we all face, the Lord is a promise-keeping, covenant-keeping God.
Luke 8:22-25
Does God truly accept me, even when I see sin and failings in my own life? 1 John 2 helps us find an anchor for our hope and a way of assessing the evidence of the new life God offers us in Christ.
1 John 2:1-6
Are drums from the devil? Should hemlines end at the ankle? Is homeschooling the only godly option? This morning's text from Galatians 3 pits the false promises of legalism against the better promises of faith.
Galatians 3:1-6
The Bible often speaks in terms of nations: national sin, national judgment, and national blessing. This, however, might be hard for many of us to think about or relate to in our modern, individualistic Western world. In this sermon, we explore Nahum's prophecy regarding the fall of ancient Assyria and encounter timeless biblical principles about how God interacts with nations as nations.
Nahum 1:1-15
Today, God is raising up an army of gospel workers from the ranks of ‘ordinary’ men and women. They have caught the vision for the establishment of God’s kingdom among the nations. These ‘ordinary’ people, doing extraordinary things, is one way God is accomplishing his mission of seeing Christ followers among all people groups. Why not here as well?
Acts 4:13
We all worship something, whether spiritual or physical; today's text helps us examine what is true and authentic worship, and how we can live in it every day.
Romans 1:18-25
The Christian life is a lifelong marathon with plenty of ups and downs. The opening of the Letter of James offers us instruction for running and finishing this race.
James 1:2-12
In a world convulsing with violence, corruption, disaster, and bitter divisions, what’s the value of spending an hour or so in church? Multiplied millions of Christians worldwide do so, and this week we’ll explore why in this Psalm.
Psalm 122:1-9
Have you ever found yourself walking into uncharted territory and felt nervous? Have you ever doubted whether what you do is worth giving your life for? Today, we will learn what it takes to follow Jesus and how He enables us to follow Him.
Luke 5:1-11
What is Christian parenting? What does it mean to raise our children in the ways of the Lord? This message looks at how we can equip, engage, and encourage them to live as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20
In a culture of tolerance, Christians who proclaim Jesus as the only way to God are out of step and on the wrong side of history. Sure, Jesus said, “I am the way,” but did that necessarily mean the only way? This message will help us find an answer. to that question.
John 14:6
As we heed Paul’s warnings about how a church falls off the rails, this message examines what is expected of the church when it meets to worship the Lord. We’ll look at how the Bible shows us the essential priorities of a worship service.
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this message will delve into the profound journey of encountering God’s presence by exploring the life of the prophet Habakkuk.
Habakkuk 1:2-17
We live in an age of busyness and burnout. Life often feels like a hard, exhausting, and never-ending grind. We need to rest! But, resting, truly resting, is way easier said than done. In today's sermon, we turn to Scripture and learn practical steps to take to experience true, lasting, and rejuvenating rest, especially when life is a mess.
Psalm 4:1-8
Our guest speaker, Marcello Araujo, was born and raised in a Jewish family in Ecuador and became a political activist, zealous for Marxism. When he heard the good news about Jesus the Messiah, it transformed his life, his purpose, and his hope. In this message, he shares his story and the hope that now grips him.
Romans 11:1-12
The gospel promises eternal life, free and secure in Jesus Christ. Despite that, many people live with fear, guilt, and shame. Not taking hold of the fullness of the good news, they wonder if the world holds the answers, after all. This message looks at the promise of the gospel, particularly for a new generation looking for hope.
Romans 6:23
It’s hard to live life well without making plans: what career path to take, who to marry, where to live. People make plans all the time; but what does God have to say about that? Our text speaks specifically to this part of our lives.
James 4:13-17
