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Our Eyes Are On You

Sermons September 22, 2019 0Comments

Most of us have a perception that we are vulnerable only at certain points in our lives. So much of what we do in life is designed to protect us from the fact we are actually vulnerable all the time. The reality is that to be human is to be vulnerable. It is not a question of “if”, but rather “to what degree”. Our vulnerability is something we can hide, but not something we can eliminate. Weakness, often equated with vulnerability, is not welcome. We can get to the point that we believe vulnerability is abnormal, even pathological.

God’s Design For Church Leadership Pt 2

Sermons September 15, 2019 0Comments

As the world clamors for your giftedness, talents and expertise, God clamors for an opportunity to transform your character. He wants to heal, build trust and call out your new nature that He has placed in you through His death and resurrection.

God’s Design For Church Leadership

Sermons September 8, 2019 0Comments

As an elder team and as a church, we get our nourishment from the head of our body, Jesus Christ. Our greatest desire is for Jesus to be given opportunities to lead, nurture and shepherd His church.

Grace and Peace

Sermons September 1, 2019 0Comments

As a co-heir in Jesus Christ, the Word of God says that you have been saved, you are being saved (leading to godliness) and you will be saved. Your salvation will be complete. As you navigate the challenging circumstances of your life, Jesus’ blessing on your life is this: grace and peace!

Set Free. By Grace. For Good

Sermons August 25, 2019 0Comments

The Book of Titus answers these questions. Titus proclaims what we need to proclaim in the depths of our hearts every waking moment: Jesus came to set us free by grace for good. He came to set our friends, family and neighbors free by grace for good.

Spirit Empowered Wisdom

Sermons August 18, 2019 0Comments

We can’t finish Proverbs without talking about the end. As we finish up Proverbs, I don’t want any of you to think for a second that you can live the Proverbs on your own, in your own strength, in your own power. I don’t want you to think that is what God expects of you.

A Woman Who Fears The Lord Will Be Praised

Sermons August 11, 2019 0Comments

Proverbs 31:10-31 describes a much different ideal woman than what our culture is selling. It’s not about tiny waists or perfect teeth, long flowing hair or beautiful dresses. This woman’s most treasured characteristic is that she fears the Lord.

From Suffering to Tenderness

Sermons August 4, 2019 0Comments

God promises comfort to His people who are suffering for Him and the gospel. This comfort is described as overflowing, more than enough. It is not the removal of pain and sorrow or necessarily deliverance from these circumstances, but is care in the midst of these circumstances. The church community is often the means through which God imparts this consolation to us. We can lean into the Body of Christ with our suffering to be loved, accepted and embraced. Deep pain can bring deep intimacy.

Proverbs and Friendship Pt 2

Sermons July 28, 2019 0Comments

God has some very specific wisdom and counsel when it comes to choosing the people we allow to influence us. When we think about the impact of relationships, it is helpful to take into account what Solomon says about the core of who we are – our hearts (used hundreds of times in the Bible.)

Proverbs and Friendship Pt 1

Sermons July 21, 2019 0Comments

What if we could receive friendship guidance from the One who made us and understands us? What might He say about our friendships? The most commonly used word for “friend” and “neighbor” in the book of Proverbs is formed from the verb meaning “associate with”. The noun thus refers to another person with whom one is close. The translation “friend” indicates emotional attachment, while “neighbor” fits those contexts where spatial intimacy is meant.

Wisdom and Wealth Pt 4

Sermons July 14, 2019 0Comments

Every waking moment of our lives, we operate from one of two viewpoints: human or divine. Our human perspective is desperate for control; we clamor for control as if this whole thing depends on us. We remain willfully and stubbornly limited to our human perspective. We prefer to do it our own way.

Wisdom and Wealth Pt 3

Sermons July 7, 2019 0Comments

We are captivated by the rich, strong, good looking and powerful. Most of our personal fantasies involve us getting rich, stronger, better looking and more powerful. Our eyes are constantly scanning for these characteristics; our flesh craves these traits. As all the eyes of the world are on the wealthy and influential and the powerful, where are God’s eyes?