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Genesis 3:1-24: The Conflict (God is Glory Made Known)

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on what the Bible is all about.

Do you really know what the Bible is about? When you understand the point an author is trying to make even the most complicated of books make much more sense. This summer we are going to “stand on the shoulders” of D. A. Carson and his book The God Who is There: Finding Your Place in God’s Story as we walk through the big story of Scripture to discuss what the Bible is truly about.

Ephesians 3:14-21: Because I Know God (Why I Still Follow Jesus)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series in which various speakers share their personal reasons for continuing to believe Christ (2 of 10).

It’s important for us as Christians to stop every so often and think: Why do we still think this stuff is true? Why do we still believe that the God of the Bible is God over all creation? Why do we still believe that Jesus is the Son of God?  Why to we still believe in His death and resurrection? Join us in this ‘series with a series’ as we hear from various people who really still believe this stuff is true as they explain why.

Colossians 1:13-23: How to Respond to His Kingdom? (The Kingdom of His Beloved Son)

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on the nature of the coming kingdom based on Colossians 1:13-23. (3 of 3)

We love to hear stories of good kings or rulers reigning with love and justice in their domains. The picture we get of king Jesus in Colossians is that of a loving ruler who, though king over all, has decided to lay down his life to redeem his kingdom from slavery to a domain of darkness. The loving and sacrificial character of king Jesus shows us what life in his kingdom should look like for those of us who follow him.

Colossians 1:13-23: What is His Kingdom like? (The Kingdom of His Beloved Son)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on the nature of the coming kingdom based on Colossians 1:13-23. (2 of 3)

We love to hear stories of good kings or rulers reigning with love and justice in their domains. The picture we get of king Jesus in Colossians is that of a loving ruler who, though king over all, has decided to lay down his life to redeem his kingdom from slavery to a domain of darkness. The loving and sacrificial character of king Jesus shows us what life in his kingdom should look like for those of us who follow him.

Colossians 1:13-23: Who is the King of the Kingdom? (The Kingdom of His Beloved Son)

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on the nature of the coming kingdom based on Colossians 1:13-23. (1 of 3)

We love to hear stories of good kings or rulers reigning with love and justice in their domains. The picture we get of king Jesus in Colossians is that of a loving ruler who, though king over all, has decided to lay down his life to redeem his kingdom from slavery to a domain of darkness. The loving and sacrificial character of king Jesus shows us what life in his kingdom should look like for those of us who follow him.

Colossians 3:9-17: Teach and Admonish One Another

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It talks about why continual renewal of our knowledge of God is so important in displaying Him in this world.

Romans 16:16: Greet One Another

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It discusses the communal discipline of greeting one another and how Christ's welcome to us influences how we welcome others.

Psalm 145:1-13: Resolutions for the People of God

Welcome to this stand alone sermon that discusses the goals and priorities that God's people should focus on.

Luke 2:22-35: The Hope of Simeon (Waiting for God)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on people who waited for God's advent/coming. (2 of 4)

For Advent this year, we’re going to talk about “Waiting for God” and look at some characters in Luke’s account of the birth narrative.

Deuteronomy 28:1-6; 15-19: Blessings and Curses (God and His People)

Welcome to the 10th sermon in our series on the story of Deuteronomy. (10 of 12)

If we don’t read and understand the Hebrew Scriptures, we won’t understand the fullness of God’s story. We miss out on His work and activity in history and all that Christ accomplished. The story of Deuteronomy is the story of a God who continues to show mercy and grace to a people who continue to show their desperate need for it. A God who enters into a relationship with a people who could never live up to their end of the bargain. On the brink of the Promised Land, Moses recalls the story of this Covenant between God and His people.