Perhaps the greatest surprise of the gospel of Jesus is the promise of the end of the story. What happens when we die? Does this life we're living now matter at all? Listen in as we investigate the greatest of surprises, the promise of glorification.
Don't Give Up (Job 10; Philippians 2:12-18)
If the goal of the Christian life is to become more and more like Jesus, how do we do that, especially when life gets really hard? The New Testament leads us to a surprising recurring teaching - perseverance. Listen in today as we learn together how to persevere in life.
The First Days of the Rest of Your Life (Romans 6; Galatians 5:16-26)
After believing in Jesus, you are changed immediately forever. But what is the goal and purpose of your life then going forward? Listen in today as we lean into the biblical theme of sanctification, and what every day for the rest of your life should be like.
One (John 15:1-15; Galatians 2:20)
When you dress up for Halloween, you get to walk around & take on that identity for a short time by wearing a costume. That concept gets us halfway to understanding the full totality of what it means to have union with Christ. Listen in today as we learn more about one of the greatest theological truths in the Scriptures and why it is life-changing for us today.
Brought In (Exodus 1:8-2:10; Galatians 3:23-4:7)
Adoption is not only a literal global need, but it is also the greatest spiritual need we have as humans as well. As we read the stories of Scripture we discover the theme of adoption pulsating off the pages, of how the God of creation did everything and spent everything to buy us back and make us part of his family. Listen in today as the most famous singular adoption story in the Bible is read, and how one of the greatest theological beauties is taught from the New Testament.
The Beautiful Courtroom (Isaiah 6; Romans 3:21-26)
A courtroom can only be beautiful if you know you're going to walk out with a verdict of "innocent." In life in general, how do we know how we will be found on the final one day of judgement? Listen in to find one of the greatest surprises of all - how sinners become righteous and free forever.
Impossible Birth (Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 3:1-21)
Our first birth into this world is an utter miracle. But is that the greatest miracle in life? What do we do when we feel the great need, deep within us, to change. Listen in today as we listen to two voices from the Scriptures describe what change the heart can go through that radically changes everything.
The Walking Voice (Genesis 3:1-24; Matthew 11:28-30)
What is the call of God? When does he call? Why does he call? Who does he call? Listen in today as we learn about the heart of God from the very beginning of the Bible, and hear the explicit call of Jesus Christ himself for us today.
Before You Were Born (Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:1-14)
When did God first know you? It is a very different answer than when we first came to know God. Listen in today to a powerful exposition of one famous verse about the prophet Jeremiah, and how it applies to us today.
Not Just the Opposite of Bad News (Isaiah 61; Matthew 11:1-6)
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not just the opposite of bad news, but it's the invitation to the GOOD news. What does that mean? Listen in today as we hear a famous Scripture from the prophet Isaiah read, and then learn how Jesus Christ fulfills it in beauty.
The Story (Genesis to Revelation)
The power of stories cannot be overstated in our modern world. From Netflix to Harry Potter to children’s books, we are captivated by stories. What are the stories that have captured your heart and soul? This sermon begins a new series on the surprising Story of all stories, the one which brings hope to all people. Listen in today as we see how the Story of the Scriptures, from Genesis to Revelation, beautifully intersects with each of our lives today and surprises us with grace upon grace.
What Your Life Can Be Like (Psalm 112)
It's hard to argue with the kind of life that Psalm 112 lays out for us. A life with a great family, good circumstances, a God-like character, and more. But how do we avoid the traps of life and actually take hold of a life like that? The answer is a surprising one.
The Greatest Work (Psalm 111)
Psalm 111 is a beautiful acrostic poem that recounts the great works of God in summary form. But how does the greatness of what God does relate to what we do in our everyday lives, and particularly our places of work? Listen in today as we learn a bit about the biblical theology of work itself and God's greatest work of all.
The Psalm of Jesus (Psalm 110)
Which Psalm is quoted more in the New Testament than any other? Psalm 110. Listen in today as we try to discern why the early church quoted this Psalm of David so much and what is so important about it for us today and for all times.
The Curse & the Cross (Psalm 109)
What does Psalm 109 have to do with Jesus? Listen in today as we listen to David talking about how he is being accused wrongfully by others, and how we can resonate with that when we are under the accusations of others as well. And then hear how Jesus Christ of Nazareth handled his own accusations during his most trying moment, as he headed to the cross.
More Than Missions (Psalm 108)
If missions is one of the greatest purposes of the church, what possibly could be more than missions? Listen in to Psalm 108 today, on this being one of our "Missions Emphasis Sundays", and hear how the worship of the Living Creator God is even our deeper calling in life. More than missions, our hearts, mouths, and perspective sings to the God who has a promise that sings through the ages.
Let the Redeemed of the LORD Say So (Psalm 107)
What does the knowing the steadfast love of God actually do for you? Listen in today to a passionate sermon from Mike Lilley about the direct relevance and your great need for the love of God that's available to you free in Jesus.
Why Praise? (Psalm 106)
Why in the world would you want to praise God? This is a command in the Scriptures, and a grand assumption when you walk into a church on a Sunday morning. But why? Why praise God? Listen in today as we learn about one of the most famous and oft-repeated phrases in the whole Bible - "give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His steadfast love endures forever."
God the Promise Keeper (Psalm 105)
What are the promises that you've heard, or that you've even promised to others? As we listen to Psalm 105 read in its entirety, we hear about the great promises of God, beginning all the way back in Genesis 12 with Abraham, and continuing on throughout history. What are the promises of God and what meaning do they have for you today? Listen in today to this message from Alan Vance on the promise of God.
Good From the Beginning (Psalm 104)
Psalm 104 assumes that there is a Creator of the whole universe and everything we see around us. But even deeper, what kind of Creator is it? Listen in today as we learn not only about the assumption of a Creator, but about what kind of person He is, and how we fall into a few common traps that cause us to miss the goodness of who He is.