In the Middle of the Fire
In the five chapters of 1 Peter, one thing is talked about 17 times. What is this one defining theme of this short book? Suffering. While human suffering was never God’s original intent, when people chose a path of sin, suffering followed, and it now marks all of our lives. …
A Beautiful Thing
There’s a showdown in Bethany: Mary VS Judas. Mary has anointed Jesus in an extravagantly generous act of worship, and Judas is having none of it. That’s when Jesus steps in declares that what Mary has done is a beautiful thing. What we see is that Mary and Judas had …
The Harvest
In Matthew 9, Jesus told his followers that the “harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Why aren’t there enough workers — those engaged with Jesus on his mission of redemption? What’s stopping his followers from partnering with him in his work? Those are the topics we explore in …
Election Year Discipleship
We’re about to enter a year-long election cycle — sure to be filled with angry rhetoric, accusations, and divisions. Unfortunately, many good people get drawn into this “death spiral” of hostility. Could there be another way? Today we’re looking at Scripture that speaks directly into our cultural moment. It answers: …
Growing in God’s Word
There is something inseparable about God and his word — because the Bible is the primary place where we discover who God is, what he’s promised, and how he invites us in to his story. Reflecting on this, Pastor Tim states: “I am not convinced we can grow in relationship …
The Power of Perception
The world pressures us to create the “perfect” image of ourselves. But the stress we feel often comes from focusing on the wrong things — trying to perfect things that matter very little. In this message we discover what the Bible says actually matters when it comes to how others …
Ambassador Training
God always includes people in his plan — ordinary, broken people like you and me! We’re actually called “ambassadors of Christ,” and speak on God’s behalf. The question isn’t whether or not we’re representing God — but how well we’re representing him! Today we discover how we can become stronger …
A Crash Course on the Gospel
What is the gospel? Why is it so important? And how are we to respond to it? All of these questions are answered by the Apostle Paul as he’s writing to his friends in Corinth. Whether you’re exploring what it means to be a Christian, or you want to understand …
Life in the Spirit
The Bible promises that the Holy Spirit is not only in us, but we’re called to share his grace, love, and power with the world around us. We do this not in our own smarts or strength, but through his gifting. But because of ignorance or immaturity, some followers of …
Not of this World
So, what’s up with “the world?” Why does the Bible tell us not to fall in love with it and all it offers? It actually has to do with God’s love for us, and the mission he has for his people.