Sermons

Faith is Our Foundation

It's less about our faith in God and more about God's faithfulness towards us.

Never Stop Praying

In a world designed to distract us from God, what does it mean to never stop praying?

Choosing Courage, not Comfort

Having tough conversations in the church is never comfortable, but the courage to have them is already ours.

Cheerful Giving

What does it look like to live a life of generosity not because we have to give, but because we're happy to give?

Life-Giving Words

The book of James has a lot to say about the things we say. Will we use our words to give life or bring death?

Seeking Wisdom

James teaches us that God gives wisdom to those who ask but there are two types of wisdom we need to be aware of.

How to Avoid a Life of Ruin

The book of James is a study in wise living to avoid a life of ruin. Are we willing to listen?

Tables as Places of Transformation

Acts 10 holds a powerful story of how the tables we sit at can challenge and change us.

The Now and Coming Kingdom

The arrival of God's Kingdom in human history begins with the rule and reign of God in human hearts.

Seeking First

We seek God's Kingdom first because the King sought us first.

The Serious Business of Celebration

Celebration has the power to shape who we are and what we care about.

Fruit of the Spirit - Love

The Fruit of the Spirit is the character of God made true of us for the sake of the world, starting with the miracle of love.

Community DNA - Spirit-Led

The community that is led by the Spirit consists of people who are surrendered to the Spirit.

Community DNA - Accountability

If we miss the power of accountability, we miss the purpose of biblical community.

Pull Up a Chair - Jesus and Matthew

Matthew's response to Jesus' invitation to be His disciple teaches us how to respond with humility, allegiance, and generosity.

Palm Sunday 2023

What does it look like to live life well when you live under the shadow of death?

When You Serve

Jesus teaches us three important things about how and why we serve in Matthew 6:1-4.

The Spirit and the Flesh

A message about the dangers of "the flesh," the power of the Holy Spirit, and how our choices shape the person we are becoming.

Assurance and Awareness

A message of assurance for those who struggle with their identity as children of God. (1 John 3:4-10)

To Long for Heaven

What does it look like for our lives on earth to be guided by our longing for heaven? (1 John 2:28-3:3)

Love That Won't Last

Don't waste your life loving things that won't last. (1 John 2:15-17)

When Love Feels Small

A personal update from Alex after an eight-week sabbatical.

Preparing for a sabbatical? Check out Ready to Rest: A Sabbatical Preparation Guide for Ministry Leaders.

Building the Family

How should Jesus' thoughts on family change the way we think about the future?

Building the Foundation

What does an overlooked group of people in the ministry of Jesus teach us about laying a foundation so that others can have a future?

Know That You Know

What does 1 John 2:1-6 have to teach us about how we can know that we know God?

Back to the Beginning

The Gospel of John calls us to remember the God who brings light to darkness and order to chaos.

The Hope of Abram

Abram's story gives hope to those caught between God's promises made and His promises kept.

The God Who Listens

We are to be a listening people because we have a listening God.

For practical ways on how to be a better listener, check out How to Listen So People Feel Heard.

Scripture is Our Guide

The role that Scripture plays in our lives can never be separated from the role that Jesus plays in our lives.

Serving is Our Privilege

Jesus not only makes it possible for us to serve others but to be served by others.

Rethinking Rest

Thinking differently about rest in the life of Jesus makes it possible for us to rest today.

Dependence

What does it mean for us to be dependent in a culture that celebrate independence?

Resistance

Our best defense against spiritual conflict is our discipleship to Jesus.

Trust Issues

How do we trust Jesus in a culture of distrust?