Last Sunday, Dr. Jim Newheiser preached the sermon: “God’s Good Design for Marriage,” from Genesis 2:18-24. We considered God’s design of leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh in marriage. Ultimately, this good design points the watching world to the glory of God in the gospel of Jesus Christ, as the...
Last Sunday, Will Jackson preached the sermon: “Our Living Hope,” from John 11:17-44, where Jesus proclaims: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die” (John 11:25–26). We considered the...
Last Sunday, Ronnie Morris preached the sermon, “Jesus Is the Good Shepherd Who Is Entirely Trustworthy,” from John 10:11-21. We considered three reasons for Jesus’ trustworthiness: 1) He owns us. 2) He knows us and makes himself known to us. 3) He sovereignly laid down his life for our salvation....
Last Sunday, Ryan Heard preached from John 6:22-59, where Jesus proclaims, “I am the Bread of Life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst” (John 6:35). We considered the truth that Jesus gives eternal life and satisfaction to all who believe in...
Last Sunday, Pastor Ken began our summer series: The Great I Am: The Eight I Am Statements of Jesus. We considered John 8:48-59, where Jesus reveals that he is in fact the God of the universe—the Great I Am—and that whoever keeps his word will never see death. We learned...
Last Sunday, Pastor Ken encouraged us from Galatians 5:16-26 with the truth that living by the Spirit empowers us to reject the desires of the flesh. Read: Philippians 1:6 This Sunday, Pastor Jason Finley will preach an encouraging message from Philippians 1:6, pointing us to confidently trust in God’s person, purposes, and...
Last Sunday, Pastor Ken exhorted us from 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 to radically pursue holiness as God’s children, specifically in how we partner with others in life’s pursuits. We are not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers because the relationship will be incompatible, and God’s holiness in our lives will be...
Last Sunday, Pastor Josh Jones preached from 2 Corinthians 6:3-13. We considered the truth that a life transformed by the gospel perseveres in selfless love. In conclusion, Josh exhorted us to never give up on those we are ministering to and encouraged us remember that God is always present and...
Last Sunday, Pastor Ken showed us that proper motivation for ministry is the fear of the Lord and the love of Christ from 2 Corinthians 5:11-17. We far too often minister to others for selfish reasons, serving them for our own gain instead of God’s glory. Thankfully, the power of...
Last Sunday, we celebrated Easter, and Pastor Ken preached from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, showing us how the hope of eternity with Christ empowers us with courage for today. Read: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 This Sunday, Pastor Ken will teach us that proper motivation for ministry is the fear of the Lord and the...