God uses the Church in cities to stir the whole country. Historically, when Christianity flourished in cities, the message of Jesus spread everywhere. Today, cities are hotbeds of the global pandemic and many are afraid to be outside in public. Yet during this time, great hope exists for gospel proclamation. Luke 19:41-44
On Palm Sunday, as Christians across the United States begin Holy Week celebrations in their homes, Pastor Michael Best shares with us three insights from Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. How does this story help to center on our minds on the truth of the gospel at a time when many of us are feeling confused … [Read More…] Three Lessons from Palm Sunday
In Pastor Philip’s first visit to Sunday night service, he gives us a short devotional from Isaiah 6 about the joys of gospel renewal. Drawing on the imagery from the passage, he outlines the four stages we go through when we experience the true transformation of the gospel in our lives. Isaiah 6
In this season of fear and uncertainty, could it be that Jesus is inviting us to go deeper into life with Him? This passage contains three invitations from Jesus: come be with Me; come together and become like Me; and come join Me in the work I am doing. In this moment when the world … [Read More…] The Three Invitations of Jesus
We live in scary times, and it can be easy to let fear dominate our lives. But when we turn to God’s Word, we see that He is with us, and none of the events of this world catch Him by surprise. No matter how crazy life gets, we as followers of Jesus should not … [Read More…] Fear Less
During these difficult times in our country, it’s easy to succumb to fear. But in this sermon, Pastor Stetzer encourages us to live courageously because of who we are in Christ. Four key points from the message: fear is the opposite of faith; peace is the Christian response; the cross is always our hope and … [Read More…] Not on Pause, Still on Mission
As Christians all over the world adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are asking: what should I do when I don’t know what to do? In this sermon, Pastor Lutzer offers important lessons from the Old Testament and New Testament about how followers of Jesus should respond to challenging circumstances. We should: pray, not panic; … [Read More…] What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Prayer is the tool that will get us through that darkest valleys of our lives. But it’s important to remember how to pray, and not to keep prayer only focused on ourselves. In this passage, we see four key characteristics of prayer in the life of a believer: we need to pray constantly, we need … [Read More…] Praying With Power
How do we be hearers and does of the Word along the path to spiritual maturity? In this sermon, Pastor Stetzer leads us through four steps that help us grow in our faith: slow down, prepare to receive the Word of God, apply the truth, and consider your heart. Trying to be like Jesus outside … [Read More…] Hearers, Doers, and Growing to Spiritual Maturity
Have you ever felt like you had the wrong tools for the challenge you faced? The right tools significantly increase our chances for success. In this sermon, we explore the six tools that God gives us to fight our spiritual battles. Ephesians 6:14-17
