Have you ever felt stunned or amazed by something wonderful? Have you ever tried to describe something so incredible that no words seemed right? When we consider God’s plan of salvation, it’s hard not to be overcome with a jaw-dropping sense of awe and wonder…
Read MoreAt times, it can be challenging for us to recognize and submit to the authority of others. We sometimes push back, fight against, and question authority. Sadly, we do this most of all with our Savior. Every time we sin, we rebel against His authority and insist on our own ways…
Read MoreWhat do others think about Christians and the church? It is common for those outside the church to think of us as hypocritical. This review doesn’t really surprise us much. You’ve probably heard that one before. As Christians, we tend to write off this critique…
Read MoreChrist must be the center of every aspect of our lives and church. Throughout our series in Colossians, we have considered Christ-centered prayer, the supremacy of Christ, Christ-centered suffering, Christ-centered growth, Christ-centered family, Christ-centered work, and most recently, Christ-centered mission…
Read MoreThis week, we jumped back into our sermon series on the gospel of Mark, in which we are focusing on who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. Whether someone is seeking to understand who Jesus is or wants to grow as a follower of Christ…
Read MoreThis week in our Mark sermon series, we looked at Mark 2:18-28. The sermon was entitled longing for and resting in Jesus. In the passage, Jesus receives questions about fasting and sabbath rest. Jesus' disciples were not fasting like the religious leaders…
Read MoreThis week in our Mark sermon series, we focused on Mark 2:1-17. This passage clearly shows Jesus' response to sin and sinners. We see the contrast between Jesus' response to those who come to him in faith and those who do not…
Read MoreThis week in our Mark sermon series, we covered Mark 1:21 -45, titled "A Glimpse of the Kingdom" the title is fitting; in these verses, we see a tiny foreshadowing of what Jesus will do when the kingdom of God comes fully…
Read MoreIn the last couple of weeks, we began a new sermon series on the book of Mark. The Gospel of Mark - Simply put, is about following Jesus. Whether someone is seeking to understand who Jesus is or wants to grow as a follower of Christ…
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