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.
Our Mission
In John 15, Jesus not only gives us our mission (being wildly fruitful) but tells us how to accomplish it (staying connected to him). We explore what it means to be fruitful, and how this mission is the same for us individually and as a church. Pastor Tim also shares …
The Jesus Mantra
What we repeat matters. It not only sticks in our minds, but it can change the direction of our lives. And the ideas we repeat about Jesus are of the greatest importance. Today we look at three truths that are at the core of our faith and are worth affirming …
Why Follow Jesus?
John 3:16 is likely the most widely known verse in the entire Bible. But do you know what comes right before it? Jesus references one of the least-known stories — about Moses and snakes! Why did Jesus choose this obscure story, and what can we learn from it to help …
Facing Opposition: Romans 8
In one of the most iconic passages from the book of Romans, we’re hit with several non-rhetorical questions. It starts off with, “If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” And the answer is simple: lots of people! The reality is we face all kinds of opposition …
Rethinking My Faith: Bible Study in Philippians 3
What you think matters! It has a profound impact on your faith and just about every area of life. The Apostle Paul talks about our thinking in several of his letters — but it’s in Philippians 3 that he makes 14 specific references to our minds — what we think, …
Love-Informed Wisdom
One of the most memorable promises in the New Testament is found in the first chapter Philippians. We’re told that God will carry on to completion the good work he began in us. That’s great news — but what exactly does that look like? In the following verses, Paul actually …
Empowered by Love: Ephesians 3
In a powerful prayer captured in Ephesians 3, the Apostle Paul asks God to send his power to do three specific things in his friends’ lives: transform them from the inside out, allow them to experience all of God’s love, and enable them to walk in the fullness of life …