What does it look like to follow Jesus in a culture that doesn't share your values? In the opening chapter of Daniel, we discover the ways that world attempts to assimilate us into its system and see the counter-formational practices that Daniel and his friends harnessed to stay faithful to God in the midst of exile.
Read MoreWhy would God include an ancient love song in the Bible? In this message from the Song of Songs, we discover that God doesn't ignore or shame love, romance, and sexuality—He celebrates them within His good design. The Song is a celebration of love, marriage, and very physical desires, but it also points to something beyond itself to Christ and His bride, the church.
Read MoreWe all want our lives to count for something. But too often we look for meaning and value in the wrong places—success, pleasure, wealth, relationships, and achievement. As we explore the book of Ecclesiastes, we learn that these things never satisfy. However, through Jesus, we have the hope of eternity and the assurance that a life lived in faithfulness to Him has lasting significance.
Read MoreWhether you're naturally a thinker or a feeler, God invites you into a deeper relationship that engages both your heart and your mind. The Psalms show us how real spiritual maturity isn't choosing between thinking and feeling—it's learning to engage God with both by bringing every emotion honestly before Him, while allowing his truth to lead us into healing, hope and freedom.
Read MoreIn a world overflowing with information but starving for wisdom, where can we find the guidance we need to navigate life well? In this sermon from Proverbs, we explore what biblical wisdom really is, why it begins with the fear of the Lord, and how Jesus invites us to walk the path that leads to life. Whether you're facing regret from past choices or seeking direction for a decision ahead, discover the wisdom God offers for everyday life.
Read MoreWhy do bad things happen to good people? As we begin our new series, Ancient Wisdom for Real Life, we explore the book of Job and one of life's hardest questions: what do we do when suffering makes no sense? Discover how Job challenges easy answers, points us toward a God who meets us in our pain, and teaches us to trust Him even when we don't understand what He is doing.
Read MoreWhat does God do when we betray Him again and again? In Hosea 3, we explore how Hosea’s pursuit of Gomer points us to Jesus — the One who ransomed us with His own blood and invites every prodigal heart to come home. It is a breath-taking picture of a God who pursues, redeems, and restores His people at great cost.
Read MoreGod gave the prophet Hosea a heartbreaking assignment: to love someone who will betray him as a living picture of Israel’s spiritual adultery and God’s wounded heart. This week, we’ll explore how idolatry still captures our hearts today—and how, despite our betrayal and failure, God’s covenant love continues to pursue, forgive, and restore His people through Jesus Christ.
Read MoreIn this message, we explore the courage of the Old Testament prophets — men and women who risked everything to speak truth to kings, confront injustice, and call God’s people back to faithfulness. As we follow their example, we’ll discover what it means for the church today to be a prophetic community that prays boldly, acts justly, and speaks up for the vulnerable.
Read MoreIn this opening message of “The Prophets,” we explore the strange, beautiful, and often misunderstood role of prophecy throughout Scripture — from the covenant watchdogs of the Old Testament to the Spirit-empowered Church today — prophesy is a gift that God uses to encourage His people and draw us back into alignment with Him.
Read MoreNone of us set out to mess up, but few people actually finish as well as they started in their faith. What causes us to drift away from God in this way? Through the life of Solomon, we see how areas of compromise in our spiritual walk can grow until we look just like the world around us.
Read MoreWhen God gives us a promise, He also invites us into a process that makes us ready for it. But we can all be tempted to try to shortcut this process at times. The lives of King Saul and King David give us two contrasting realities of what happens when we try to take a shortcut versus being willing to embrace the process.
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