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In the face of persecution, the Apostles made the decision to double down on their faith and the Kingdom of God. In this message, we discuss how this bewildered the authorities and how their response is a tremendous lesson for us in ministry. We also find inspiration and conviction from the early church's faithfulness. They believed that God was unstoppable, that their hope was unbreakable, and…
Christianity at its very core is all about a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We often emphasize faith, obedience, or Heaven when defining Christianity, but those things are actually secondary to our relationship with God. What does it mean to be in a relationship with God? Listen as we discuss this and much more! If the Creator and Power behind all the Universe can be known deeply and…
BASICS is about understanding the core pillars of our faith. This series will center us around what's most important and position us for spiritual maturity and growth. In week one, we talk about God's Word--what it is and why we can have confidence in it. We also learn how the Word can make us "complete and equipped for every good work". Ultimately, our relationship with Jesus will always be a…
In this message from Mark 14 we discuss: - How the religious leaders, Judas, and Mary all reflect the possible responses to Jesus. What does Jesus mean to us? - Every participant in this story has a free will, but Jesus was the Divine Director of all of these events. Everything was working according to God's definite plan. - Jesus was faithful amidst all the noise, ready to lay His life down for…
The early church was motivated by a brand of faith that will always inspire and challenge readers. However, this faith is not stuck in the past, but is very much still available to believers today. The Holy Spirit radically changed their lives, showing them their higher purpose and making them bold. In this message, we see this ambition take them to an even greater level, as they once again stand…
Psalm 139 invites us to rest in the unchanging attributes of our good and loving God. Listen as we consider the access we have to God by faith and how this offers us grace and peace amidst our uncertain, challenging circumstances.
The boldest faith creates the brightest witness. In this message, we look at the boldness of the early church, from their testimony before the courts to their generosity towards others. We notice the undeniable correlation between boldness and brightness. Listen as we consider what drove the early church to take such bold steps and what might be preventing our own obedience.
Few people have enjoyed the blessings and security that King David knew in his generation. Aside from the material possessions, he knew the heart of God like none before Him. Even still, one day he was overcome with an existential conviction--His life was not centered around God. He could have easily gotten lost in his many gifts from God, but he could not shake the notion that his life was still…
Psalm 121 reminds us to worship when it's the last thing we feel like doing. So many times we associate worship with feelings, but worship is about overcoming, overpowering your feelings with something much greater: Faith. Listen as we discuss how worship can transform our lives by opening our hearts to receive God's peace and power.