Throughout Scripture, several consistent themes are used to describe our fallen condition away from God: We are “lost,” “blind,” “helpless,” and even “dead.” Seeing that is meant to drive us away from self-reliance and self-salvation. But it is far from a negative picture. Seeing our condition is meant to make us stand in awe of […]

We have all experienced times when we are desperately needy, crying out for God to hear, to help. Sometimes, we can be left wondering if He is going to act on our behalf at all. At such times, God invites us to come with our requests. He is, after all, our perfect Father and Savior. […]

As we begin to see more and more of the beauty and the goodness of Jesus Christ, as we learn to enjoy worshipping Him in Spirit and in Truth, there can be a great desire to simply stay where we are. To soak up more of the good things, to feast on Him….and to withdraw […]

What are we about as a church and as Christians? What are we to be doing, and how do we know if we have been successful after everything is said and done? And if this world is as fallen as we say it is, how are we to be about bringing the Answer to the […]

Guilt. Shame. Condemnation. What do those words mean to you? What do you feel when you hear them? What do you carry? Today, hear the word of God speak to the reality of those feelings — and the way you can finally and fully be free from them! Text: John 3:16-19

When you consider the offense and reality of our rebellion against God, the way that He loves us is radical, amazing, reckless….and even “foolish.” Having loved us so well, He now calls us to love others with the same kind of love. Text: John 3:14-16

Most of us, through denial or excuses, like to pretend that our sin is a little thing. We don’t like to think about it, so we pretend it’s either not there or that it’s not that bad. The Bible says that our sin is poison, and that it will kill us. Thankfully, there is a […]

The message of the gospel is clear: No matter who you are, you are a sinner and in need of change, of conversion. But that change is something only God can give. And seeing that should make all the difference in who we are as followers of Jesus, as families, and as a church. Text: […]

If we are honest, most of us want a little bit of Jesus. We want just enough of Him to be saved and just enough Him to conveniently fit our own agendas. But Jesus will not be received that way. He is not ours to command. He is Lord, to be worshipped and served. And […]

Where do you find your satisfaction in life? Your joy? Wherever that is….does it last? The gospel and the entire story of the Bible is the story of God drawing near to reclaim lost and broken people to Himself – and giving them real joy that comes only from Himself. Text: John 2:1-11