Navigating Life Well: Freedom
Each year, we celebrate the Reformation, a watershed moment in the Church’s history. It began in 1517, with Martin Luther nailing 95 theses to the door of his church in Wittenberg, Germany.
Navigating Life Well: Conflict
What do you need in this life? Living in the comfort of modern society, we don’t immediately recognize the difference between needs and niceties.
Navigating Life Well: Fresh Starts
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket! We’ve all been taught that the best way to reduce risk is to not be too reliant on any one thing and have a lot of options.
All In: Serving With Your All
Have you ever felt like the task was too much? Do you ever fear that you can’t meet expectations? Someone may tap us on the shoulder for a task we wish we could tap out of.
All In: When Comforts Fail
Unique financial advice typically draws interest. But Jesus’ counsel is unlike any other. He warns us that material possessions quickly ascend from instrument to master.
All In: One Master Only
Our Good Shepherd has demonstrated his love and faithfulness to us in coming into this world for us. God has purchased and won us and made his Church a healthy body.
The Healthy Body: Generous & Cheerful
One of the great accusations against the Church is that all she cares about is money. There are more than a few examples of spiritual leaders using extortionary tactics to bleed the people they are called to serve dry.
The Healthy Body: Eager To Worship The Living God
Are routines good or bad? That depends on your understanding. A routine without rationale deteriorates into a meaningless and purposeless process of going through the motions.
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Humble & Confident
Sometimes, we don’t ask for help because we don’t think we need any help. We feel confident in our own abilities and skills. Other times, we realize our capacity to do and be doesn't match the challenges with which we’re faced.
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Qualified & Equipped
Today we return to the central point of God’s activity. Christians are called to listen and trust God. As Jesus spends time with Mary and Martha, we see a familiar tension manifesting itself.
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Committed to Love
Today, we learn how we are called to love friends and strangers—even love our enemies. Believers have every reason to love our neighbors—and yes, even our enemies!
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Sustained & Strengthened
Today, Christ calls us to lay down our personal definitions of success and take up our cross and follow him. The Lord knows his messengers will face insults, rejection, and persecution.
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Faithful & Focused
The foundation of our Ancient Faith is Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our faith and our Savior. The Church lives to follow him. Today, we hear Jesus rebuke two of his disciples and reproach three would-be disciples.
Ancient Faith, Living Church: Trustworthy Witnesses
Jesus does incredible things. He cures diseases. He raises the dead. He forgives sins. As he confronts these maladies, Jesus wields the same powerful tool—his Word.
Victory: The Spirit of Victory
Israel had three annual pilgrimage festivals—the feast of Passover, Tabernacles, and Weeks. The Lord timed his outpouring of the Holy Spirit with this third pilgrimage festival.
Live Like You’ll Live Forever: Merciful to All
Whenever you come to the end of a major period of time, it’s appropriate to look back and reflect. On this last Sunday of the Church year, we rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s plan for our salvation through Christ our King.
Live Like You’ll Live Forever: Primed & Ready
What will the end of all things look like? Many have painted pictures of gloom and doom about the end of days.
Live Like You’ll Live Forever: Exceedingly Generous
In a land where the pursuit of happiness is precious and pricey, few things are more sacred than our possessions. Jesus was right when he said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Live Like You’ll Live Forever: Fueled by Love
Each of us tends to think the Law and love have nothing to do with each other. Laws get in the way of us doing what we want—what we think we’d love to do. The glorious Son of God must open our eyes to the true purpose of the Law.
Live Like You’ll Live Forever: Unflinching
Over time, the purity and clarity of God’s Word was rejected and replaced by the thoughts of men. As a result, people believed they were saved based on their good deeds and generous gifts.