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The old covenant wasn’t bad—but it was temporary, limited, and never meant to last forever. Jesus came as the better High Priest, offered the final sacrifice for sin, and opened a new way for us to actually know God. So why do Christians keep dragging pieces of the old system back into our relationship with Him? In this message from Hebrews, we’ll look at why it’s time to unhitch from the old…
We live in a world where everyone has an opinion, but that doesn’t mean every opinion is true. In Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, he makes it clear that the truth about Jesus matters too much to be distorted, forgotten, or reduced to something we only believe in our heads. We’ve been entrusted with the responsibility to guard that truth, teach it to others, and live in a way that shows it has…
The Apostle Paul wrote six different letters to six different churches facing six very different struggles. But as you read Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Thessalonians, you'll begin to notice a common thread running through them all: Christ isn't meant to simply be part of our lives—He is meant to be our life. This message will give you a lens to read these letters with…
Following Jesus isn’t about perfection, but genuine belief should lead to genuine growth. In this message, we look at Paul’s letters to the Corinthians and his loving—but sometimes painful—correction of a church that wasn’t being transformed by what it believed. Jesus will always be the foundation of Christianity, but when we’re truly connected to Him, our lives should begin to change: in the way…
What is Christianity really all about? Is it about being a good person, following rules, or trying harder? In Romans, the Apostle Paul steps back and explains Christianity from beginning to end. Why do we need Jesus? What happened on the cross? What does faith actually mean? What does the Holy Spirit do? And what should a Christian's life look like? If there is one book of the Bible you don't want…
The book of Acts tells one of the most remarkable stories in human history. How did Christianity go from a crucified carpenter and a small group of ordinary followers in Jerusalem to a movement that has reached virtually every corner of the world? This week in New in 90, we're exploring the answer. Acts isn't just the story of the early church—it's the story of God's unstoppable mission. Through…
John is different than the other three Gospels—and that's completely intentional. While Matthew introduces Jesus as the promised King, Mark reveals Him as the suffering Servant, and Luke shows us the Savior for all people, John has one clear purpose: to help us believe. Throughout his Gospel, John carefully selects miracles, conversations, and encounters that point to one undeniable conclusion:…
Have you ever wondered if you've gone too far? Made too many mistakes? Or maybe you just don't feel like the "church type." The Gospel of Luke paints a picture of Jesus that's impossible to ignore. Again and again, He moves toward the people everyone else overlooked—the outsider, the skeptic, the sinner, the broken, the forgotten. If you've ever questioned whether God could really want someone…
Most people want a king who conquers. But in the Gospel of Mark, we meet a very different kind of King. Jesus is the One who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Instead of avoiding suffering, He walked straight toward it. Instead of demanding power, He laid it down. Instead of taking a throne, He carried a cross. And if Jesus is our King, then following…
Matthew wrote his Gospel to convince people of one thing: Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah King. In this message, we explore why Matthew's account is unique among the four Gospels. But the King who arrived wasn't the King people expected. Instead of power, He brought humility. Instead of conquering Rome, He came to conquer sin. Instead of adding burdens, He offered rest. Whether you're reading…