Does a loving God have a plan for our lives? When we understand how God reveals Himself, and when we taste and see that the Lord is good, it changes how we approach the ups and downs of life. Through the life of Joseph, we see the story of God’s sovereignty played out. There are … [Read More…] God’s Plan Includes The Peaks And The Pits
Who am I? We all wrestle with this existential question. How we answer this question significantly impacts how we live our lives. So, where are you finding your identity today? When you find your identity in Christ, as a child of God, everything else pales in comparison. In this sermon, we learn three privileges to … [Read More…] Children of God
What makes a person’s character worthy of public praise? As we close out our series in Colossians, we focus on Paul’s closing greetings where he highlights the exemplary character of specific believers. Four characteristics are noteworthy of these individuals: they were generous in encouragement, dependable in comfort, steadfast in effort, and faithful in ministry. Does … [Read More…] Scripture Shoutouts
Our God is hospitable, and He calls us to reflect that nature to others. God knits people together through hospitality. He calls us to move outward to enter into other people’s lives where we can display His love. Phoebe’s life exemplified godly hospitality and warmth, and in this passage Paul commends her for her generosity … [Read More…] Phoebe
Prayer is a spiritual necessity if we want to grow in our faith. It’s a powerful discipline that builds our intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe. So how should we pray? In this sermon, we learn that we must pray with persistence, perspective, and purpose. Colossians 4:2-4
Can personal faith be separated from public life? Mordecai’s story is one where the dividing line between personal and public faith became non-existent. In this sermon, we are reminded that all of life is for God, and that His plans will be completed. We have an invitation to be a part of God’s plan; it’s … [Read More…] Mordecai
When you have a right relationship with God, how should that vertical relationship affect your horizontal work relationships? God provides us with work for many reasons, one of which is to place us in positions where we are able to encourage others to have a right relationship with God. How we conduct ourselves in the … [Read More…] Right Relationships
Mephibosheth’s life isn’t a heroic one on the surface. He was a son of Saul, and when David ascended the throne, Mephibosheth’s relationship with the new king was potentially dangerous. His story reflects a broader eternal reality. The king that Mephibosheth once ran from, he comes to love and serve. Ultimately, the story points to … [Read More…] Mephibosheth
God designed each of us with unique roles, and the family structure is no different. When we understand our roles and the motivation behind them, our families can reveal truths about God’s nature and character. God’s script for the family is not something meant to limit our individual contributions, but to allow us to truly … [Read More…] God’s Script for the Family
What are your favorite love stories? In this sermon, we watch a very unconventional love story unfold. Hosea’s story is a transcendent tale of love, one that reflects elements of human love, but most importantly one that illustrates God’s unconditional love for mankind. Through this story, we learn some incredible lessons about God’s character and … [Read More…] Hosea
