The Greatest GIft
The eternal Son of God took on flesh so we could live with God forever
1 John 1:1-3
faith Without Borders
Come to Jesus, for He gives mercy to all who trust in Him
Matthew 15:21-39
December 8, 2024
Washing our hands of tradition
Even though humans constantly seek ways to make themselves look better, Jesus knows the source of our sin
Matthew 15:1-20
December 1, 2024
When the waves crash
Keep your eyes on Jesus because He is the only one who gets you through the storm
Matthew 14:22-36
November 24, 2024
a miraculous feast in a desert place
Let us come to Jesus, trusting that His mercy is more than enough to meet our needs
Matthew 14:13-21
November 17, 2024
the cost of faithfulness
We who live righteous lives must be prepared to suffer unjustly in this world
Matthew 14:1-12
November 10, 2024
the nature of the kingdom of god
The kingdom of God will continue to expand throughout the world until Jesus returns
Matthew 12:24-58
November 3, 2024
the parable of the sower
The generosity of the sower, the beauty of the seed, and the responses of the people!
Matthew 13:1-23
October 27, 2024
jesus is greater
Do not persist in your unbelief of the gospel, for then you will face God’s judgement
Matthew 12:38-50
October 20, 2024
Jesus is stronger
Jesus is the greater King who plunders the kingdoms of this world
Matthew 12:22-37
October 13, 2024
The Character oF Jesus
Jesus is the chosen servant of God who is gentle and just
Matthew 12:15-21
jesus is rejected
Jesus is the mercy of God who saves us so we would be merciful
Matthew 12:1-14
September 29, 2024
come to me
Jesus Christ is the only one who give perfect, everlasting rest to our souls
Matthew 11:20-30
September 22, 2024
are you the one?
We dispel doubt by recognizing how the truth of Scripture guides us to trust in Jesus
Matthew 11:1-19
September 15, 2024
A dangerous calling that is truly rewarding
Christians are sent to boldly declare the name of Christ, no matter the personal cost
Matthew 10:1-42
September 8, 2024
who is my neighbor?
Luke 10:23-37
September 1, 2024
the new covenant
Baptism is the sign of God’s people who are redeemed by faith in Jesus Christ
Jeremiah 31:31-34
August 25, 2024
driven to proclaim
God has specially equipped us to glorify Him by proclaiming the Gospel
Matthew 28:16-20
August 18, 2024
committed to maturity
Every Christian is equipped by the Word to build up the church in love
Ephesians 4:11-16
August 11, 2024
devoted to christ
Every Christian has been united to Christ so they would live like Christ here on earth
Colossians 3:1-4
August 4, 2024
moved to serve
Following the example of Jesus, Christians should seek to give their lives in service to others
Mark 10:35-45
July 28, 2024
eager to gather
The church is God’s gathered people designed to testify of His glorious grace
Ephesians 4:1-6
July 21, 2024
Dependent in prayer
Prayer is the means the church stands firm in its faith against every evil force
Ephesians 6:18
July 14, 2024
Grounded in scripture
God’s Word is the supreme authority that governs the life of the church
Psalm 119
July 7, 2024
Justice
The God of justice calls us to act justly
Psalm 82
June 30, 2024
look higher
God has all power and is full of grace, so Christians are to praise God alone
Psalm 146
June 23, 2024
look deepter
Christians proclaim the glory of God in victory over the idols that challenge us
Psalm 115
June 16, 2024
look further
We look to the future to find hope and discover how we are to live today
Psalm 37
June 9, 2024
kiss the son
There is hope for all who come under the blessed rule of King Jesus
Psalm 2
June 2, 2024
pray for your leaders
We pray for the salvation of our rulers because our God saves all people
1 Timothy 2:1-6
May 26, 2024
christ’s heart and the church’s mission
The church is filled with the love of Christ that they would gather a great harvest
Matthew 9:35-38
May 19, 2024
as far as the curse is found
Christ removes both the power and the effect of sin as He makes all things new
Matthew 9:18-34
May 12, 2024
A Solemn obligation
Romans 3:8-14
May 5, 2024
come ye sinners
Jesus came to save sinners for He alone has the power to save
Matthew 9:9-17
April 28, 2024
jesus forgives our sin
Christ alone has the power and authority to remove the guilt and condemnation of our sins
Matthew 9:1-8
April 21, 2024
Jesus or bacon?
As a Christian our knowledge of Jesus must continually be informed by the Bible
Matthew 8:23-34
April 14, 2024
The cost of following jesus
Following Jesus requires a radical commitment that will dramatically change our actions and priorities
Matthew 8:18-22
April 7, 2024
Will you trust in jesus?
Jesus went to the cross so we could enjoy His perfect rule for all eternity
Matthew 8:1-17
March 31, 2024
Why was jesus crucified
Good Friday
John 18:28-19:22
March 29, 2024
the choice is yours
Jesus calls us to not merely listen to His words, but to make a decision to live by them
Matthew 7:13-28
March 24, 2024
the overflowing delight of the father
Prayer is the means God promises to give everything you need to live the Christian life
Matthew 7:7-12
March 17, 2024
don’t judge me
We can only mercifully judge others once we have first humbly discerned our own heart.
Matthew 7:1-6
March 10, 2024
seek first the kingdome of god
We overcome anxiety by trusting that God is our faithful Father who will provide
Matthew 6:25-34
March 3, 2024
how soul thirst is satisfied
Jesus is the exclusive source of living water
John 7:37-39
February 25, 2024
use earthly treasures for heavenly joy
Show the supremacy of God’s glory by using our money to store up treasures in Heaven
Matthew 6:19-24
February 18, 2024
the secret life of the christian
As Christians we seek to live holy and righteous lives in order to glorify God, not to be seen by others
Matthew 6:1-18
February 11, 2024
Ethics of the kingdom
Jesus requires every Christian to live a righteous life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew 5:17-48
February 4, 2024
life in the kingdom
Every believer has been blessed by God to live a new life so others would be saved
Matthew 5:1-16
January 28, 2024
jesus is the light in the darkness
We radically follow Jesus because He is the righteous King who rescues us from the darkness
Matthew 4:12-25
January 21, 2023
Jesus overcomes temptation
Jesus is the righteous Son of God who triumphed over temptation so we also would be victorious
Matthew 4:1-11
January 14, 2024
behold your king
Rejoice and be baptized for Jesus is the Servant King who came to save
Matthew 3:13-17
January 7, 2024
prepare for the kingdom
King Jesus is coming, and we prepare for the coming Kingdome of God through repentance and faith
Matthew 3:1-12
December 31, 2023
Christ Came to save sinners
Luke 2:8-14; 1 Timothy 1:15
Christmas Candlelight Service
December 24, 2023
the beginNING OF THE end
Christmas celebrates Jesus entering a dark world to forever rescue His people
Matthew 2:13-23
come andworship jesus
Jesus is the Shepherd King who alone is worthy of all worship from all nations
Matthew 2:1-12
December 17, 2023
a christmas miracle
Jesus entered the world to save us from our sins
Matthew 1:18-25
December 10, 2023
the king has come
Jesus is the promised King who rules the nations forever in perfect righteousness
Matthew 1:1-17
December 3, 2023
The gospel boasts in christ alone
Because we are saved fully by the work of God, we boast not in ourselves but in Christ alone
Galatians 6:11-18
November 26, 2023
The gospel liberates
Christians have been freed by the gospel to live like Christ by the Spirit
Galatians 5:1-6:10
November 19, 2023
the gospel adopts
The highest privilege of the Gospel is that we are adopted by God through Jesus Christ
Galatians 4:1-7
November 12, 2023
The gospel redeems
Faith in the cross of Jesus redeems us from the curse of the law
Galatians 3:10-14
November 5, 2023
does all faith save?
Genuine saving faith in Jesus Christ is made evident through works of righteousness
James 2:14-26
October 29, 2023
the purpose of marriage
God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman to display the gospel
Matthew 19:1-6
October 22, 2023
Male and female he created them
Although God created humans male and female in His image, humans incur the wrath of God because in rebellion they exchange the glory of God for creation
Genesis 1:6:26-31
October 15, 2023
the gospel comes by faith
Even though we have a tendency to rely on ourselves, the Christian life is initiated and sustained by faith in Christ
Galatians 3:1-9
October 8, 2023
the gospel justifies
The only means in which we are declared righteous before God is through faith in Christ
Galatians 2:15-21
October 1, 2023
the gospel saves
We contend for the gospel of grace because it alone has the power to save
Galatians 1:6-24
September 24, 2023
the gospel glorifies god
The gospel is the free gift of Jesus Christ who saves sinners for the glory of God
Galatians 1:1-5
September 10, 2023
The commissioning of an elder
Elders proclaim the glory of God at all times because they long for the return of Christ.
2 Timothy 4:1-8
September 3, 2023
The necessary work of a shepard
Elders equip the church to keep the faith so they enter the Kingdom of God
Acts 14:8-23
August 27, 2023
the heart of a deacon
Deacons are empowered by God to build up the church for the glory of God
1 Peter 4:7-11
August 20, 2023
Deep Discipleship
The more we learn Christ, the more we live like Christ
Hebrews 5:11-14
August 13, 2023
sacrifical unity in the church to the glory of god
Self-sacrificial service to others produces unity and harmony in the church and brings glory to God
Romans 15:1-7
August 6, 2023
god and the good life
The nearness of God is our good
Psalm 73
July 30, 2023
the lord is my shepherd
Learning to trust the Good Shepherd
Psalm 23
July 23, 2023
looking to jesus through despair-filled eyes
When despair and depression are overwhelming, we cling to the hope of the gospel
Psalm 42
July 16, 2023
the ministry of reconciliation
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
July 9, 2023
come,
let us worship and bow down
There is no greater pursuit of our soul than to behold the glory of our God
Psalm 95
July 2, 2023
the sign of victory
Baptism testifies that all who trust in Christ will not be overcome by evil
1 Peter 3:18-22
June 25, 2023
the worthiness of boaz and the provision of god
God provides and redeems through the kind, faithful actions of Christians
Ruth 2-3
June 18, 2023
and they all lived happily ever after
God’s grace is abundantly sufficient for us to live the Christian life to the end
Job 42:7-17
June 11, 2023
Anything you can do i can do better
God alone is able to rule this world for He is clothed with power and glory
Job 40:6-42:6
June 4, 2023
what then shall we live for?
We live to advance the rule of Christ because His Kingdom will last for all eternity
Romans 16:17-20
May 28, 2023
the preeminent christ
Jesus has supreme authority over all the cosmos by virtue of creation, preservation, and redemption
Colossians 1:15-20
May 14, 2023
a satisfying paradox
Creation is a gracious reminder of man’s complete dependence upon God’s perfect, sovereign rule
Job 38-40:5
May 7, 2023
five perspectives on the healing of a blind man
John 9
April 30, 2023
listen to all my words
Suffering is a wondrous work of God that reveals our sin so we would enjoy His blessings
Job 32:1-6
April 23, 2023
In Christ
Water baptism is a physical reminder of our union with Christ at salvation
Romans 5:20-6:5
April 16, 2023
crowned with glory (Easter)
The crown of man only comes through the cross of Jesus Christ
Hebrews 2:5-9
April 9, 2023
The Cost of our salvation (Good Friday)
Titus 2:11-15
April 7, 2023
My Redeemer Lives
Because God is our Redeemer we have hope when we feel surrounded by darkness
Job 19
April 2, 2023
A Mechanical World
God’s grace is the grounds of our salvation, not our works
Job 11:1-6
March 26, 2023
a dark night of the soul
When our soul is engulfed by thick darkness we must never forget that God is with us
Job 2:11-3:26
What A day
Suffering is a peculiar means that reveals the genuineness of our faith and the supremacy of God’s glory
Job 1:6-2:10
March 14, 2023
A picture-perfect life
We are created for something far more satisfying and glorious than present earthly comforts
Job 1:1-5
March 5, 2023
The Mind of christ
John 17:1-5
February 26, 2023
Amen
Pray that you grasp the unfathomable love of Christ so that you mature in your faith
Ephesians 3:17-21
February 19, 2023
Experiencing the immeasurable power of god
Boldly pray you become more like Christ through the limitless power of the Spirit
Ephesians 3:14-17
February 12, 2023
Know god
Pray for knowledge of God so that you will live a godly life with invincible joy
Ephesians 1:15-23
February 5, 2023
A Call To Action
Pray continuously that God would be glorified in all we do
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
January 29, 2023
Pray without ceasing
God give spiritual wisdom to those who pray so they would live a God-honoring life
Colossians 1:9-14
January 22, 2023
What do i pray for?
We pray for an ever-increasing love informed by the gospel for the glory of God
Philippians 1:9-11
January 15, 2023
holiness as devotion to the lord
Leviticus 10:10-11
January 8, 2023
Longing for Life in the word
Psalm 119:81-88
January 1, 2023
The Great announcement
Jesus came in the flesh to save and bring us into His eternal Kingdom
Luke 1:26-38
December 25, 2022
Hope has come
Christmas is the announcement that hope has pierced the darkness of this world
Isaiah 9:1-7
December 24, 2022
Last words
We long for the day when God will definitively make a distinction between the godly and ungodly
Malachi 3:13-4:6
December 18, 2022
the character of god
Knowing and treasuring God protects us from cynicism and unbelief
Malachi 3:6-18
December 11, 2022
Does god delight in evil?
God responds to the accusation of injustice by sending his covenant messenger to purify his people and judge the rebellious
Malachi 2:17-3:5
December 4, 2022
A Disconnected faith
We guard our marriages as an act of worship to God and love for our spouse
Malachi 2:10-16
November 27, 2022
The joy of godly leadership
God appoints leaders to live holy lives for His glory and to bless His people
Malachi 2:1-9
November 20, 2022
God’s Purposeful patience
God is patient with His wrath so we can proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth
Romans 1:18-32; 2:4; 10:9-15
November 13, 2022
stop despising my name!
You have been saved to worship the God who is worthy of all worship
Malachi 1:6-14
November 6, 2022
the immeasurable greatness of god’s love
We rejoice in God’s love because He has freely chosen us for salvation in past eternity
Malachi 1:1-5
October 30, 2022
the spirit immersed body of christ
Our unique position in Christ and the proper practice of God’s gifts
1 Corinthians 12:11-27
October 23, 2022
a weighty message
God graciously confronts our religious skepticism so we would trust Him and not experience eternal judgment
Malachi 1:1
October 16, 2022
Unending Hope in an unchanging god
Because God is immutable, we confidently hope in Him and nothing else
Psalm 102
October 9, 2022
The protective role of an elder
Godly elders are the means in which Jesus protects the purity of the church
1 Timothy 3:1-7
October 2, 2022
The gates of hell will not prevail
God accomplishes the mission of the church through its Spirit-empowered members
Acts 6:1-7
September 25, 2022
Building Up The body of christ
God’s glory is revealed through the sacrificial love of the church
September 18, 2022
jesus is our king
The matchless splendor of King Jesus strengthens the church to joyfully persevere in the faith
Revelation 1:9-20
September 11, 2022
God and His Gospel
We persevere in the faith because of the God we worship.
Revelation 1:4-8
September 4, 2022
do not lose heart
Resolute hope in face of overwhelming odds.
2 Corinthians 4:1-18
August 28, 2022
The cost of worship
Psalm 22, Romans 12:1, and 2 Samuel 24
August 21, 2022
the incomprehensible worth of wisdom
Proverbs 2
August 14, 2022
Fear god, and fear not
Luke 12:4-9
August 7, 2022
the aroma of christ
2 Corinthians 2:12-17
July 31, 2022
the glorious christ
July 24, 2022
faithful ministry
2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
July 17, 2022
Growing in gospel maturity
2 Peter 1:3-11
July 10, 2022
Elements of acceptable worship
Psalm 100
July 3, 2022
To shake the dust and faithfully remain
Acts 18:1-17
June 26, 2022
God of all comfort
God’s power made perfect in weakness.
2 Corinthians 1:3-11
June 19, 2022
Glory to his name
June 12, 2022
strength in weakness
God’s power is made known in weakness.
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
June 5, 2022
Contend for the Faith
Keep living the Christian life because God promises to keep you in the faith.
Jude 17-25
May 29, 2022
gospel motivations
Titus 3:1-11
May 22, 2022
god is faithful to judge
All who pervert the gospel of Jesus will face the unquenchable fire of God’s judgement.
Jude 3-16
May 15, 2022
be encouraged
Praise God for the work He is doing in His churches.
Matthew 5:14-16
May 8, 2022
Life on the margins
God calls his people to bear witness to him in exile, while clinging to the promise of restoration.
Jeremiah 29:1-14
May 1, 2022
living by faith in a faithless world
because god’s promise are certain we contend for the faith.
Jude 1-2
April 24, 2022
Come Follow Me
Jesus is greater than all the treasures of the world.
Matthew 19:16-30
April 17, 2022, Easter
Never Forgotten
The cross saves us from our sin to live a life of exuberant worship.
Matthew 26:1-16
April 15, 2022, Good Friday
Benediction
The blood of Jesus is sufficient to save us from the grave to glory.
Hebrews 13:20-25
April 10, 2022
Your Kingdom Come
We joyfully share the hope of the gospel as we await the new creation.
Isaiah 65:17-25
April 3, 2022