Literature is filled with compelling stories of exchanged lives — The Prince and the Pauper, or A Tale of Two Cities. But there is no more compelling story than the “Son of God becoming man, so that men could become sons of God.” Join us as we examine 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and conclude our study of the Westminster Shorter Catechism’s teaching on the Incarnation by considering the costliest exchange in history — the humiliation of Christ.
Category Archives: Sermons
12/22/2024 | “A Great Mystery” | Luke 1:26-38
“How will these things be?” Mary asked. And we wonder the same things as we ponder Jesus, fully God and fully man, two natures yet one person, forever. The angel’s answer points us to one of the most remarkable and precious truths of our faith. Join us as we examine Luke 1:26-38 and consider this question, why it is important and how we are to respond.
12/15/2024 | “Who Is This?” | John 1:1-5, 9-14
Who is Jesus? Our seasonal displays of baby Jesus in a cattle stall show his humanity. But in the opening of his gospel, John pulls back the curtain to reveal the rest of the story. Do you know who Jesus is? Listen as we examine John 1:1-5, 9-14.
12/08/2024 | “The Plan” | Ephesians 1:3-10
The world is not “off the rails.” God’s plan is unfolding, just as He intended. And in this we have hope. Join us as we examine Ephesians 1:3-10 and consider God’s eternal, unbreakable, and effective plan to save us from the power of our sin.
12/01/2024 | “Compare and Contrast” | Ephesians 2:1-3, 12
The true story of Christmas recounts how God rescues men from sin, self, and Satan. But the story only becomes compelling when we realize our desperate condition. Until we grasp how bad we are, we cannot see how good the good news is. Join us this season as we walk through the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Questions 19-23, and consider, ‘why and how Jesus became man in order to save us from ourselves.’ Listen to “Compare and Contrast” from Ephesians 2:1-3, 12.
11/24/2024 | “Good Hearing” | Mark 4:21-34
How good is your hearing? Are you a careful listener? A selective listener? Are you tuning in to God’s Word? Or tuning Him out? Whose words do you trust? What measuring cup are you using to scoop God’s Word into the mixture of your life? Join us as we examine Mark 4:21-34 and consider what it looks like to have good hearing.
11/17/2024 | “Fruitful” | Mark 4:1-20
Is your spiritual life growing, bearing fruit & scattering seed for others? Do you know the Sower’s attentive care & the Seed’s life-giving power? Are you like receptive soil? Or has hardness, fear or distraction prevented you from growing fruitfully? Join us as we examine Mark 4:1-20 and consider the gracious Sower, the life-giving Seed, and the receptive Soil that bring fruitful life.
11/10/2024 | “Faith in God’s Providence” | Ruth 1:1-18
Providence means different things to different people. To some it is a sanctified word for luck. For others it is fate. For Christians, providence is God’s most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all His creatures, and all their actions. But can we trust it? Is it gracious? What does it mean for our prayer, relationships, finances, and vocation? Join us as our guest, Rev. Bill Holiman, leads us through Ruth 1:1-18 to consider “Faith in God’s Providence.”
11/03/2024 | “Unforgivable” | Mark 3:20-35
Is all sin eligible for forgiveness? Jesus spoke of the unforgiveable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit? But what does this mean? Have we committed this sin? How can we know? Can we recover from it? This weighs heavily on us in the dark of night. Join us as we examine Mark 3:20-35 and consider what Jesus is saying about faith and unbelief in this passage and what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit.
10/27/2024 | “On Being Chosen” | Mark 3:7-19
The Kingdom of God is no meritocracy based on skill, prominence, or net worth. Lists of the Twelve in the gospels highlight this vividly. The apostles were uneducated, common men. But because they had been with Jesus, they turned their world upside down. Join us we examine one of these lists in Mark 3:7-19 and consider purposes, plans, and people of God’s choosing.
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