Before ascending into heaven, Jesus left his disciples with a mission. “As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” There is a direct connection between what Jesus came to accomplish while he was on this earth and what he calls us to do in our time here. What has Jesus sent us to do, and how can we accomplish the mission of taking the gospel to those around us? Check out our latest sermon for more.
Mark 10:32-45, Description: God’s goal for every human being is that they would be transformed into the image of Jesus. One of the ways that we begin to look more like Christ is by serving. Jesus came to serve others, and he called his followers to approach life similarly. But why is service so central to the Christian life, and how can we step into serving more even when it’s difficult? Check out our latest sermon for more.
In John 15, Jesus assumes that his followers will grow. This is because people can’t be connected to Jesus and not change. What does it look like to remain connected to Christ, and how does this produce spiritual fruit in each of us? Check out our latest sermon for more.
The pain of loneliness is affecting more people in recent years. But why is it that loneliness bothers us so much? It’s because we were created in the image of God, which means we were made for relationships. As Christians, we need deep and meaningful relationships with others to become the person God has created us to be. How can we begin to cultivate more of these relationships in our lives? How can we be known? Check out our latest sermon for more.
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus shows us two common ways of approaching life. Many try to find fulfillment by following their hearts, while others search for happiness by following the rules. Ultimately, neither path leads us to life, and we are left with the decision of whether or not we will turn to God. But if we make that turn, what kind of God should expect to encounter?
It’s so easy for Christians to get caught up in doing endless spiritual activities with no real idea of the goal they’re working toward. So many people want to follow Jesus; they want to grow closer to him, but they’re not quite sure what to do or the target they should be aiming at. In the introduction to our new series, “The Five Affirmations,” Pastor Eric unpacks what it means to be a disciple and the ultimate aim of the Christian life. We were made to live with God and look like Christ.
It’s one thing to study something as a detached observer; it’s another to have first-hand experience. However, this may be how many experience the Christian faith. They know about the gospel, but have they experienced its transforming power? In this sermon on Zephaniah 3, Pastor Eric looks at the prospect of judgment hanging over all human beings, Jesus’s work to save us from that reality, and the transforming love of God now available to us…if we’re willing to receive it. Zephaniah 3:14-20
Advent is a season to remember that we are in a time of waiting. As Christians, we await Jesus to return and make all things new. However, what are we meant to do amid that waiting? We discover in Malachi 3 that one of the things God wants to do in us is refine and purify us. This process might be painful, but it will be worth it. Malachi 2:17-3:6
One of God’s greatest gifts is His word. We see many believers in the Bible who recognize this and describe God’s word as a feast to be enjoyed. However, it can be easy for us to miss all God has for us and be content with the most basic aspects of what he’s revealed. How can we take advantage of all that God has spoken to us and grow into maturity? Check out our latest sermon from Hebrews for more.
Ultimately, the Bible sets out to answer one fundamental question. How can sinful human beings and a holy God be in a relationship with one another? It becomes clear that humanity needs a priest or a mediator to stand between them and God, and they need a sacrifice that can die as their substitute. How does Jesus fulfill both of these needs for us? Check out our latest sermon from Hebrews for more.
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Suffering Servant
