Giving God Your 'Yes' In the Face of Pain - Mark 2:13-17
Mark 2:13-17 is a contrast of the Pharisees and Tax Collectors in response to Jesus. The author allows the readers to put themselves in the story as those who embrace pain and those who say 'No' to what God is doing and saying. Sometimes saying 'Yes' to God when it hurts, is all that we can do.
Be Strong in The Lord - Ephesians 6:10
Now that we are saved, what does Jesus want from us? Fortunately it is not our hard work or striving to live FOR Him. Instead, He desires a partnership where we trust and depend on His life IN us to live THROUGH us. This leads to a dynamic life, greater than we can ever imagine.
Pastor Ross shares his story as he came to discover the difference between striving FOR God versus trusting God THROUGH us.
Giving Up Everything
Where is your citizenship? Whose laws are you living by? Pastor Josh explores the idea of spiritual citizenship and unpacks the great exchange that takes place when you leave the kingdom of the world and become a citizen of heaven.
Discovering a God who Longs to Comfort Me - Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is perhaps one of the most well-known pieces of literature in history. Within the beautiful imagery and comforting language, discover life-changing truths about a Father committed to caring for His children.
Know Thy Enemy - Part 3 - The Flesh - Ephesians 6:10-12
The enemy we struggle with everyday is the Flesh, the enemy of Sin that lives in the members of our body. It is crucial therefore, that we understand what the Flesh is - and what it is not, how it operates and the tools that it uses. Only then will we see the power of Jesus in us as the answer.
Know Thy Enemy - Part 2 - The World - Ephesians 6:10-12
We continue to understand our enemy with examining what Bible calls the World. A system of thinking that opposes the Kingdom of God and tries to replace God in our lives. This happens through a cultural pull attempting to influence our thinking, desires and goals.
Like Father, Like Child - Psalm 112
Psalm 111 and Psalm 112 are side by side are a picture of what The Father and His kids look like. Sometimes we live by the motivation that we are bad people, imposters needing to prove our worth or hide. Pastor Robin informs us that we do not have to live by the imposter syndrome but need to accept our acceptance as Children of God in order to live freely in the power of God to do good.
Know Thy Enemy - Part 1 - Satan and the Demonic - Ephesians 6:10-12
Whether we realize it or not, we are in a battle. But the battle is not against other people - instead it is against Satan and his demonic forces, the world, and the flesh. But what does that mean?
Pastor Ross begins to explore what it means to be in a battle with Satan and his demonic forces. How they operate, attack, and how as children of God, we have the authority to stand firm in the victory that Jesus purchased on the cross.
Does God Condone Slavery? - Ephesians 6:5-9
There are many passages in the Word of God that are difficult to understand. The issue of slavery in the Bible is addressed multiple times and it would appear that God didn't condemn it.
That doesn’t mean that God promotes slavery, but as we wrestle through this topic we will discover a powerful perspective of what these passages say about what God and His Church are to do, both in the workplace and in the larger world as well.
Parenting for Life - Ephesians 6:4
Parents play a crucial role in developing, nurturing, and teaching a child as they grow up into adults. What does that look like and how can we as parents provide the best opportunity for our children to discover Jesus? Pastor Ross shares what his family does to inspire your family to be intentional in your role as parents.