Sunday Sermons

In Thessalonica and Berea, we can see that the Gospel flourishes in not in comfort, but often in conflict; we are meant to engage people where they’re at; and we are to invite people into the wonder of holy curiosity that pushes us into exploring more of the God who saves.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Although Paul gets the glory for “going first” into Europe, for paying attention to his surroundings and culture, and following through on the prompts of the Holy Spirit, the truth is, that in every place Paul was met and joined by others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Corinthians 15 says the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the entire Christian faith. But was it a real event? How can we know? Join us as we examine the evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and talk through this vital truth claim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing the Gospel in our context is, first and foremost, Spirit-led. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we mark the beginning of Passion Tide, so we want to take time as God’s people to understand the celebration and the marking of the season.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul’s interaction with Lydia in Philippi launches a ministry that ultimately transforms Europe and invites us to learn what it means to pay attention to the opportunities in which we find ourselves.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this closing message, we venture into the deep and thought-provoking waters of wisdom, faith, and prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we do with our “stuff” is often a reflection of our hearts. But we’re called to steward more than just our material possessions. Join us as we talk through the book of James and look at what stewardship is meant to look like within the family of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James capitalizes on the Jewish idea of the ‘tongue’, communicating that how we speak declares pretty clearly our true relationship to the Father, for we cannot help but spill from our mouths what is going on in our hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our mission as a church is to explore our identity and unique purpose in God’s kingdom by learning to hear his voice and do what he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are invited to learn, as Christ-followers, to endure in the midst of trials and temptations, and in the waiting...for the prize is maturity, life, and the adventure of living out the purposes of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all experience pain, but Scripture teaches it’s often for our good and our growth. Join us as we explore the introduction to James and dive into this challenging conversation about how joy can be experienced even in the midst of hardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are invited through what Jesus, and ONLY Jesus, has done to be holy and set apart through HIM. He who is himself...HOLY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To pray in the name of God as the Alpha & Omega means to pray to our God who knows the beginning from the end, and IS the beginning and the end. It is to surrender control to the God for whom is our life’s aim and goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a real shepherd who can tend to our very soul. It is imperative in the Christmas season that we understand the character of God as Shepherd/King and cry out to that part of who he is, and pray THAT name of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we prepare room in our hearts for the celebration of Christmas, Isaiah 9:6 invites us to slow down and listen carefully to who this child truly is. Long before the manger in Bethlehem, God spoke hope into a dark and weary world by promising a child whose very name would reveal His mission and His identity. Join us as we explore the meaning behind this unique and powerful name: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 8-week series, through Christmas and to the end of January, is going to take a look at several names of God, seeking, as Christ-followers, to understand what they communicate about the God we worship and adore.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the end of unpacking the book of Genesis, we are now at a place to ask what all of this means to 21st-century ears. What is the message we are meant to walk away with as we continue in the biblical story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 shows us what it means to maintain trust in God even in the face of terrible injustice. Join us as we walk through Joseph’s story and talk through its implications for us as followers of Jesus today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis ends with a throwback to the beginning and a foreshadowing of what is to come—Joseph a suffering servant is a glimpse of the suffering servant/king that is to come who will ultimately defeat death and the grave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have had a lot of conversations on Intergenerational Sundays about different components of church life, but why do we even bother going to church? Join us as we process this out together!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis Chapters 27-33 are six action-packed chapters through which the nation of Israel derived its name. And it’s through that story that Jesus chooses to challenge the nation of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible, particularly the OT, contains passages that can be difficult to interpret. Among them is the command for Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, found in Genesis 22. What did the Lord mean by this? Why did he command it? And why didn't Abraham protest? Join us as we wrestle through this challenging text and learn what it has to say about the character of God and its connection to the good news of the gospel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God’s promises come with faith on the part of Abraham and Sarah, and on ours—despite the odds, in the face of adversity, and in the midst of waiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God moved Abram to the Promised Land for a reason; he was working out his story of redemption in a land that granted access for the rest of the world to see. The land was meant to point out what the Lord will do to restore and redeem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 10 & 11 presents us with a list of Noah’s descendants and the geographical territories they occupied, but how is that connected to the Lord’s actions at the tower in Babel? Join us as we explore this and other questions as we talk through these important chapters together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis is a story of beginnings (i.e., creation, the flood, etc.). And all these beginnings ultimately point to the most important beginning of all—the story of Christ. We can find our way home; exile is not permanent, and the floating coffin is not our legacy. There is hope in a God who has not lost hope in us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 6:1-4 is a mysterious text, and one of the most difficult interpretive passages in the whole Old Testament. Who are the fabled Nephilim? Who are the "sons of God" we see referenced? And what (if anything) is the connection between the two? Join us as we explore these and other questions connected to this challenging set of verses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's why Jesus came to LIVE before he died. To usher in the great “reversal”, the un-doing, the upside-kingdom that’s not ruled by the plans and devices of the enemy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was lost in the Garden is the ability to experience WITHOUT struggle and pain. That was our choice. And it was Christ’s choice to walk it WITH us, to walk us through it, and to change us from the inside out as a result of it. And THAT is why it’s so important to understand what was in the beginning, and where things went wrong. So that pain can have purpose, so that suffering can help us understand what Christ went through on our behalf...it was the only way to usher back in the expression and experience that was intended in the Garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Tim Anstine joins us to talk about the intersection of science and faith and how things like Carbon point to the Creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The invitation on the Sabbath is to remember and delight in God, who is good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one profound, utterly unique sentence we are encountering God (plural but one) as a king who is already reigning, and then begins consecutive time through speaking utterly creative commands into being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one profound, utterly unique sentence we are encountering God (plural but one) as a king whose is already reigning, and then begins consecutive time through speaking utterly creative commands into being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible was written by 40+ authors over a span of about 1500 years, making it an incredibly diverse (and unique) book! Nonetheless, it tells one unified story, and it does so through the use of multiple literary styles (genres). As modern Bible readers, knowing the type of literature we're encountering can help us in our interpretation of the text. So, join us as we talk through the various types of literature found in the Bible and discuss some tips on how best to approach each type. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are a people at “unrest” because we’ve lost who we are, and we’ve lost who He is. Christ’s invitation is to enter back into the journey of discovering what was lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“How you pray reveals what you believe about God.” – Lois Tverberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culture tells us there's never enough of what we need--enough time, enough money, enough of anything. But Jesus shows us a better way. Join us as we explore Jesus' claim that He alone is enough to satisfy what we need as we walk through His claim to be the "bread of life" in John 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this first Sunday in a new space, we wanted to take time to remember who the Lord has called our church to be and what He has called us to do. We are who we are no matter where we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psalm 23 is a wilderness psalm. A comfort in the midst of the wilderness seasons of life, when security feels far away and threats seem imminent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is God Enough? Can He be trusted? How do we know? Join us as we look at Paul’s letter to the Philippians and examine the “enoughness” of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God’s enough-ness allows us to confront our scarcity mindset that takes from everything around it and live generously towards God and others, no matter what. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the next three Intergenerational Sundays, we are going to engage in a conversation that sets the foundation for the importance of the Bible in the life of believers and that helps give students of the Word introductory tools for how to read it on their own.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The further removed we get in time & space from the events of the cross & resurrection, the more important engaging the sights and senses of the story becomes. Doing so keeps it alive in our hearts and minds, reminding us that this is more than a good story—it’s the best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the crowd cheer when Jesus came to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? He’d been to the city many times before without such a reception, so what changed? Join us as we kick off Holy Week with a deep dive into Palm Sunday to answer these and other questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible makes plain that God’s people were, and are, a singing people. So, how does the Bible invite us to express ourselves when we sing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the Bible tell us about family ministries? Why do we do it? Who is it for? This week pastor JV explores Gods vision for one of the world’s oldest ministries.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life becomes so much more than what we settle for when we can live differently IN Christ. It’s invitational, and it’s challenging...in a good way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Living a new life in Christ changes how we interact with, treat, and think about one another.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.