Passage: Mark 3:20-30 When we step away from our familiarity with this passage, we should be absolutely shocked! The incarnate Son of God ― the one who came to give his life in place of sinners so that they may know and be with the God who made them for all eternity ― that loving […]
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God’s Transforming Presence
Passage: Ephesians 5:18 As we move back into our sermon series in Ephesians, we are going to take one week to look more closely at one verse, and more specifically, that verse’s reference to the Holy Spirit. Today in the church, we can see one of three tendencies when it comes to the Holy Spirit: […]
Walking Wisely
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21 There are two ways for us to consider and “locate” this morning’s text within Paul’s presentation to the Christians in Ephesians. The first is to see this as a continuation of a long argument, beginning all the way back in 4:1 which sets forth the fact that the lives of believers should […]
Sealed by the Spirit
Passage: Ephesians 1:11-14 This morning, we conclude Paul’s profound doxology concerning the redemption that has been planned and accomplished by the Triune God. We now move to the application of our redemption in the work of the Holy Spirit. Because many Christians struggle with an assurance of their faith, this passage is especially meaningful, demonstrating […]
It’s All About Jesus
Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Last week, we looked at the miraculous events that occurred on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ. This week, we will focus on Peter’s sermon explaining those events. With the prominence of the coming of the Holy Spirit, you would think that Peter would emphasize the Spirit in his message. […]
Empowered for Life and Mission
Passage: Acts 2:1-13 There is much confusion in our culture about what it means and what it takes to be a Christian. Most of us understand that to be a disciple of Jesus Christ means something significant for our identity, our conduct, and our purpose for living. As we continue in our series in the […]
And the Work Goes On
Passage: Acts 1:1-8 This morning, we begin a new sermon series in the book of Acts entitled To the Ends of the Earth. Acts is the follow-up volume to Luke’s gospel and takes it readers from the ascension of Christ to the birth and growth of the early church. Today, we will get a brief […]