Messages on Isaiah
Called To Serve: The Stranger
What does the kingdom of God actually look like in practice? Three days before the cross, Jesus answered that question — and the answer might surprise you. In this message from Matthew 25, we dig into the parable of the sheep and the goats and discover that how we treat those in need is more significant than we ever imagined. Jesus makes an incredible claim: every act of service done for the least of these is done directly for Him.…
Monday: Turning the Tables
Jesus’ dramatic actions in the temple weren’t about corrupt business practices—they were about a broken religious system that had become spiritually unfruitful. The temple was supposed to be a house of prayer for all nations, but it had become exclusive and ritualistic. Jesus wasn’t trying to reform the old system; he was declaring it finished and replacing it with himself as the new temple. Through Christ, we now have direct access to God without religious barriers. God desires sincere hearts…
All In: Give God Your Mess
Did you know God wants us to bring Him our mess—not just our best? He wants to be our counselor with whom we share our fears (being let down), failures (letting others down), and faults (letting God down). While our sinful nature tells us to hide, blame, and protect ourselves like Adam did, our new nature in Christ calls us to confess, surrender, and humble ourselves like King David. Using the beautiful Japanese art of Kintsugi as an illustration, discover…
God Is Missional
Today we add the final piece to the description of the character of God, one which is required based on all the other character traits.
God Is Sovereign
Series Recap We’re past the halfway point in our “God Is” series, so it’s time for a quick review of where we’ve been. God’s Sovereignty Defined “Sovereignty” isn’t a word we use often. It’s a word that describes the power, authority and position a ruler holds. The sovereignty of rulers enables them to exercise their will over their domains. In the United States, since we have duly elected officials with a purposefully crafted balance of powers, we don’t talk much…
The Weapons Of War
In this cosmic battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness, God has given us armor to protect ourselves from the fiery darts of our enemy. To safely engage in this battle, we must take the time to do some simple things to protect ourselves with this armor. Engage in the Spiritual Battle Today we continue our series regarding the unseen struggle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. So far in this series:…
The Unseen Enemy
We may not think about it, but we are in a spiritual battle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual powers led by Satan himself who works to accuse, deceive, and tempt us in ways that destroy our relationship with God. By knowing his tactics, we are better able to defeat him. Unseen Enemy Today we continue our series on the Unseen. Even though we can’t see this realm with our eyes, it gives meaning and purpose to our…
Renewal of All Things
Looking at the world around us, full of hate, injustice, sickness, and war, it’s easy to lose hope. But God promised us that regardless of what we see with our eyes, one day he will restore all our mess into something beautiful and better than we can imagine. His original plan for a perfect world as he created in Eden will one day be restored to all of us who hold onto a hope in the one who promised.