Our Rights and Responsibilities are Connected | Galatians 6:2-5
It is not good for man to be alone. That was God’s judgement of Adam when he was alone in the garden. We were created for community, for it is through a community where God provides and cares for us. Where other believers come along and carry the burdens and struggles alongside us. But this is not an invitation to passivity. For there is a connection between our rights and our responsibilities that we must never forget.
Why Easter Matters
We celebrate Easter and the fact that Jesus rose from the grave. But why? Why does this matter? Pastor Ross explains the purpose behind Easter and why it is such Good News for us today.
When Someone is Caught up in Sin | Galatians 5:26-6:1
The Church is called to be the safest place on the planet. A place where people find restoration, healing, grace, and freedom. Sometimes that means confronting a loved one – but in a spirit of gentleness and love. This is what a community of grace does.
How to Crucify the Flesh | Galatians 5:24-25
Victory over sin and temptation is the birthright of every believer because of what Jesus has done on the cross. The question for each person becomes, will we trust that truth, or will we want get sucked into the lies of the flesh.
Are You On the Right Side? | Matthew 5:17-20
Matthew 5, verses 17-20 says there is a way to respond to the Law and The Prophets that gets you on the right side of history. However the church has failed this test over and over again, causing division, denominations, factions and parachurch ministries. How can we know if we are on the right side of history? Pastor Robin explains how Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount highlights a right and wrong way that the church should not miss.
The Deeds of the Flesh vs the Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:19-23
Talking about SIN and what it looks like is not popular. But yet, God warns us about sin and the damages sin causes many times in His Scripture. In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul gives us a list of what sin looks like to help us recognize it in our lives, as well as what it looks like when Jesus is living in us.
The Reason we Sin and The Battle Within | Galatians 5:16-18
Freedom in Christ can feel scary to some. If we don’t have the Law, what will keep us from sinning and living a life of selfish pursuits? Paul offers a simple wanting and command as a response. Rather than abusing our freedom and allowing the flesh to bring misery and destruction into our lives and to those around us, we get to use our freedom as an opportunity to serve one another in the love of God.
Freed to Love | Galatians 5:13-15
Freedom in Christ can feel scary to some. If we don’t have the Law, what will keep us from sinning and living a life of selfish pursuits? Paul offers a simple wanting and command as a response. Rather than abusing our freedom and allowing the flesh to bring misery and destruction into our lives and to those around us, we get to use our freedom as an opportunity to serve one another in the love of God.
A Little Law Destroys Grace | Galatians 5:7-12
The Apostle Paul shares some harsh words for those who are hindering the relationship between Jesus and the Galatians. But those harsh words are for the protection of the church, as introducing a little law destroys the freedom and life that grace offers.
Why Does it Matter That God is Holy? | Psalm 99
Out of all the descriptions of God , holy is the only one that is repeated three times in scripture when mentioned in praise. We certainly know the word well and the Bible uses it a lot, but what does the word mean for us practically? Does God’s Holiness have no other purpose than to make us feel inadequate? In today’s message, Pastor Robin looks at Psalm 99 and how the topic of God’s Holiness has unique meaning and purpose for our lives today.