December 8, 2024
Our passage this week explores the messy realities of life, as illustrated in the story of Judah and Tamar. We will highlight how God works through human flaws to achieve His purposes. Our narrative underscores three key lessons: life is inherently messy, God meets us in our messes, and He can redeem those messes for His glory. Come hear how this also aligns with the gospel’s message of hope, forgiveness, and redemption through Jesus Christ.
December 1, 2024
Nothing demonstrates just how good the good news is more than Jesus’ family tree, which is included, but often overlooked, in the Christmas story. The misfits who make up Jesus’ immediate and extended family show us how amazing God’s grace is and how welcome people like us can be in God’s kingdom.
November 17, 2024
This Sunday we will be wrapping up our series on the Sermon on the Mount. For the final sermon, we will focus on Matthew 7:21-29, which underscores Jesus’ sober warning about true and false Christians—those who genuinely follow and commune with Him versus those who only claim to know Him. Learn how to build a life grounded in a genuine relationship with God, beyond merely performing religious actions. Hear the invitation to develop intimacy with God through prayer, scripture, and spiritual practices.
November 10, 2024
This week we will focus on Matthew 7:7-20, hearing a unifying call to spiritual discernment amid a disenchanted world. We will explore discernment in prayer, relationships, and actions, urging us to seek genuine relationships with neighbors and discern God’s work in their lives. Be challenged to discern truth and faithfully live out Christian values, particularly amid societal division and misinformation.
November 3, 2024
This Sunday, we will explore Jesus’ famous teaching from Matthew 7:1-6: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Often misunderstood, we will hear cautions against a critical or condemning spirit toward others. Come learn about discerning wisely, addressing our own failings first, and fostering growth in a faith community. This sermon is timely in a polarized time such as this one. Come hear the call to love and discern thoughtfully, rooted in Christian community and grounded in faith.
October 20, 2024
What we “like” or value, both online and in life, can affect our hearts and spiritual well-being. This week we will discover Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-34. We will see how our modern day life can impact our worry, anxiety, and thirst for resources, while hearing how Jesus calls us to prioritize eternal, spiritual matters over temporary, material concerns. Learn how true peace comes from seeking God’s kingdom. Discover how aligning our lives with God’s purposes rather than worldly treasures leads to fulfillment.
October 13, 2024
Matthew 6:1-18 guides us in the importance of doing good deeds and spiritual practices, which are all valuable because they help people embody Jesus’ teaching through sacrifice and trusting in God. Yet, Jesus goes a step further to talk about the motivation behind these actions, as they should be done for God’s glory and not personal attention. Learn more about seeking God sincerely through these acts, as well as experiencing the deeper blessings that come from humility and devotion to the Lord.
October 6, 2024
The world is full of laws and rules, both written and unwritten, and how we respond to them reveals a lot about our nature. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, challenges us not just to follow rules but to understand the heart behind them. He shifts the focus from strict legalism to loving others, even our enemies, reflecting God’s unconditional love. Our message this week from Matthew 5:38-48 pushes us to live with a heart of reconciliation, even when it’s difficult, mirroring the way God treats us with love and mercy.
September 29, 2024
We are in the 3rd week of our study on the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus will get specific about the heart of God’s law outlined in this set of teachings. Jesus will contrast Old Testament teachings with a deeper understanding while also capturing the intentions behind God’s law. This week will challenge you to be mindful of your heart, words, and actions, which have lasting consequences in this life and the next.
September 15, 2024
Politics. Religion. Money. All things you often avoid talking family meals or dinner parties, right? Yet, this week’s passage jumps into these taboo topics, which are integral to the Sermon on the Mount’s teachings. Discover how Jesus critiques the broken political, religious, and economic systems of His time while hearing the call as His followers to truly live by God’s values vs. our current social norms. Through metaphors like salt and light, Jesus encourages you to preserve goodness and bring joy to our society in ways that don’t require withdrawing, blending in, or creating division. Come learn how Jesus calls us to be disciples in our modern day era who live a better way of life, even amid complex and divisive issues.