Be Free
In Galatians 5, Paul writes about the freedom we have in Christ. Even though we have been set free, we often return to the things that made us slaves. In the case of the church at Galatia, it was traditions that they tried to bind on each other. What keeps us from truly being free?
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- Oct 11, 2015Be Free
Be FreeIn Galatians 5, Paul writes about the freedom we have in Christ. Even though we have been set free, we often return to the things that made us slaves. In the case of the church at Galatia, it was traditions that they tried to bind on each other. What keeps us from truly being free?
- Oct 4, 2015Peace of God
Peace of GodIn difficult times, it is helpful to remember that God is still present and that He offers peace. Today we explore two passages about calming our fears and finding His peace.
- Sep 27, 2015Flying Away
Flying AwayBetween his resurrection and ascension, Jesus made several appearances to individuals and groups. As we close our series on the life of Jesus this week, we will talk about some of those appearances, the reasons they may have happened and the job he left for us to do.
- Sep 20, 2015Words From the Cross
Words From the CrossDuring his crucifixion, Jesus makes seven statements that are recorded in the gospels. Each of them tells us something about who he is and what he found to be important.
- Sep 13, 2015Betrayal and Denial
Betrayal and DenialTwelve apostles would follow Jesus for three years of ministry. Near the end, one would betray him and another would deny him. In those watershed moments, they each had to decide what to do next. The paths Judas and Peter chose could not be more different. In the aftermath of our greatest mistakes, we have the opportunity to choose the direction our stories will turn.
- Sep 6, 2015Where God Lives
Where God LivesIn the Old Testament, God gave instructions on how to assemble the tabernacle and later on how to build the temple. Those were the places that priests had access to God and could seek forgiveness for the people. In Ephesians 2, Paul explains the much better access we have to God under the new law. We are now citizens of His kingdom, and His Spirit lives within us.
- Aug 30, 2015As I Have Done
As I Have DoneIn John 13, Jesus and his disciples are at a table preparing for a meal, when he begins to make his way around the table and washes each of their feet. He gives them and us an incredible example of what it means to be a servant.
- Aug 23, 2015Sheep and Goats
Sheep and GoatsWhen we think about what we need to do about judgment and eternity, our minds often go to things like repentance or baptism. When Jesus paints the picture of judgment in Matthew 25, he emphasizes something much different: service. When our faith is at work, it changes how we treat the "least of these".
- Aug 16, 2015Figs, Love and Coins
Figs, Love and CoinsThese three stories from Mark 11 and 12 might seem unrelated on the surface, but they share a common thread. If we are to bear the fruit of being Christians in our lives, what should that look like? How will it affect the way we treat others and can it even change the way we spend our money and time? When Jesus runs across a fig tree, these questions begin to be answered.
- Aug 9, 2015Anger
AngerAs Jesus enters the temple, we see something that we do not see very often from him: anger. We might be uncomfortable with the image, but it would be hard to argue that those tables were turned over without any anger involved. This week we will explore the anger of Jesus and what we can learn from his example about using anger in a positive way.
