Understanding God's Wisdom Leading to our Surrender | 1 Corinthians 1:19-31
God's way is not our way. This is more than just a cliche, it is helps us to understand that life cannot be found in the wisdom of the world. The wisdom of the world tells you get get stronger, get smarter, get more control and power and then you will be content in life. But that life is always seemingly just out of reach. But God's way is the opposite. It includes surrender, submission, humility, and weakness. But when we follow His path, we find real life in Him.
The Real Meaning of Baptism | 1 Corinthians 1:17-18
Baptism in the church is not an end unto itself. It is a sign, pointing to a deeper reality. More than forgiveness, baptism points us to our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Where the old self was crucified, so that you can be born again as a new creation with Christ living in and through you. Pastor Ross helps us to understand this message of the cross, and how it leads us to experience the power of God today.
The Holy Spirit, Our Teacher
There’s nothing worse than trying to navigate a path to a destination and not knowing where to go. Scripture promises us that God would send his Spirit to teach and guide us through the trials of life. Yet, how many of us engage in relationship with the Holy Spirit. And what should we? Today Pastor Robin shows us the value of trusting the Holy Spirit as your teacher is the key to transformation in the Christian life.
Who are you Following? - Understanding What Discipleship Really Is | 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Discipleship is more than a buzzword within the Church, and yet a focus on the topic comes and goes with the tide. That's because we have misunderstood what is the key part of discipleship, understanding who you are following. In this passage, Pastor Ross compares what the Corinthians were doing with what much of the Church has done today in following people and various teachers, instead of THE Teacher.
Fellowship with God | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
The Apostle Paul opens his first letter to the Corinthians with an introduction to the Corinth. But more than just introducing himself as the author, Paul lays a foundation for the rest of the letter. He is setting the terms of the discussion around his authority, unity in Christ, why we need to address issues of morality, pride and spiritual gifts, judgement and resurrection, and our fellowship with God.
Saints by Calling | 1 Corinthians 1:1-2
Identity comes before purpose. This means that knowing who you are will help you understand what you are to do. In the opening verses of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul reminds the Corinthians who they are, before reminding them of what they are to do.
Understanding the Fear of the Lord
There is a lot to fear out there and God certainly commands us to not fear. Yet He also asks us to ‘fear’ Him at the same time. How do we remedy that contradiction??? Pastor Robin addresses the confusion and also shares about how the fear of the LORD is actually of great value to us as we enter into a New Year.
Examining Jesus’ Claim to be the Messiah
It’s natural to have doubts about faith in God. When we do it’s important that we challenge and test both our faith and doubts. For in examining the evidence, our faith will only be strengthened. In this message, Pastor Ross examines the Messianic prophecies from the Old Testament and sees if they match the life of Jesus by asking the following important questions. Who is the Messiah? What will the Messiah do? When will the Messiah come? Where will the Messiah come from? Why did the Messiah need to come? And how did He fulfill His mission?
God Reveals Himself | Hebrew 1:1-4
What we think about God will have the biggest impact on how we live as Christians. Who we think God is will be the product of a variety of sources, but they are always insufficient in some way. God revealed Himself in the Old Testament through His prophets, until He sent His Son, Jesus, in order that we might discover who He really is.
Waiting for Christmas | Luke 2:21-38
Waiting on God is one of the most difficult things that we are called to do. In Luke 2, we meet Simeon and Anna who had to wait their entire lives for the arrival of their Messiah. Pastor Ross recounts their story and helps us discover why and how we are to wait for us to see the work that God is doing in our lives.