If God promises to forgives us and love us, no matter what do, then what was the point of all of the rules — or the “law” — in the Old Testament? In this sermon, we look at why God gave his people the law, what it tells us about ourselves, and how it fits into God’s grace today. Key Verses: Galatians 3:15-29  Key Words: rules, law, obedience, Abraham, faith, justification, grace

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Galatians "The Purpose of the Law" 10/17/2021

Paul continues his relentless appeal for the Galatians to fully believe that God will do all He has promised. Paul clarifies the issues at stake for the Galatians as they attempt the unthinkable: attempting to finish the Christian journey by their flesh rather than by the Spirit.  Key Verses: Galatians 3:1-14  Key Words: faith, personal experience, theology, promise, Abraham

Galatians "Faith from Start to Finish" 10/10/2021

After confronting Peter about his hypocrisy, Paul explains — again — the power of God’s free gift of grace. In this sermon, we explore Paul’s experience with grace, his theology of grace, and his life through grace. Key Verses: Galatians 2:11-21  Key Words: grace, power, growth, hypocrisy, new life 

Galatians "A New Way to Live" 10/3/2021

What does it mean to be inside of God’s saving love? In this sermon, we continue to explore this question with Paul. He shows us that God’s salvation both frees us and binds us to a new way   of living. Key Verses: Galatians 2:1-10  Key Words: freedom, salvation, gospel, courage, calling, compassion 

Galatians "The Two Sides of Salvation" 9/26/2021

Paul received a revelation that literally changed his life. In this sermon, we look at what this revelation was, why he needed it, and how we can get this same revelation today.   Key Verses: Galatians 1:10-24  Key Words: grace, freedom, revelation, solitude, silence

Galatians "The Revelation We Need" 9/19/2021

As we begin our series on the book of Galatians, we hear Paul clearly tell us one thing: faith in Jesus is the only thing we need to be saved. In this sermon, we explore what Paul means by this startling claim and how it can encourage our hearts today.   Key Verses: Galatians 1:1-9  Key Words: freedom, gospel, salvation, transformation, change, hope

Galatians "The Gospel and Nothing Else" 9/12/2021

Do you ever feel like you are spending most of your time and energy just holding on for dear life? Hebrews 4:14-16 gives direct instructions to the followers of Jesus about what we are to hold on to and how we can persevere in it. This sermon looks at the hope that we have available to us as we live out the two separate (but related) challenges from this passage- let us hold fast our confession and let us draw near to the throne of grace.  Key Verses: Hebrews 4:14-16   Key Words: Jesus, community, perseverance, grace, prayer, high priest, hope

Stand Alone Message "Hold On" 9/5/2021

As the story of Esther ends, we see evil destroyed and peace instituted. In this sermon, we see how the Esther’s ending of peace points to the greater ending we all long for — when God will right every wrong and restore everything that is broken.    Key Verses: Esther 10: 1-3  Key Words: peace, hope, future, heaven, goodness

The Book of Esther "The Work of Peace" 8/29/2021

As the story of the Jews in the book of Esther continues, we see a spontaneous celebration of relief, commemorating a month of reversals. They begin to see their survival of life together during extraordinary circumstances worthy of being celebrated as a joyous gift. We also are challenged to live a life of celebration for what God has done in our lives. Letting moments of celebration bring us renewed focus and joy for the everyday parts of our lives.  Key Verses: Esther 9:20-22  Key Words: celebration, joy, community, perspective

The Book of Esther "The Need for Celebration" 8/22/2021

One of the most important aspects of life with God is the art of perseverance. In this sermon, we look at the nature of our often difficult lives and how to persevere through them, with hope.   Key Verses: Esther 8:3-8  Key Words: hope, endurance, perseverance, long-suffering, joy, grace  

The Book of Esther "The Hope of Perseverance" 8/15/2021

As we follow the story of Esther, we repeatedly see how God calls his followers to obedience. In this sermon, we explore why obedience matters and how it can lead to blessings in our lives. Key Verses: Esther 6:1-11 Key Words: obedience, surrender, spiritual growth, blessings, feelings  

The Book of Esther "The Blessings of Obedience" 8/8/2021

It is impossible to separate life with the living God and surrender. In this sermon, we see how Esther surrendered to God’s invitation for her life, and how her surrender brought her real freedom and power.   Key Verses: Esther 4:12-17 Key Words: Esther, surrender, obedience, holiness, sacrifice

The Book of Esther "The Freedom of Surrender" 8/1/2021

In chapter 4 of Esther, we begin to see how Mordecai and Esther will respond to the impending genocide of the Jewish people. Their conversations and actions reveal a reliance upon the sovereignty of God that is drastically different from the self-reliance that the King and Haman have shown in the earlier chapters of the book. Key Verses: Esther 4:4-14 Key Words: sovereignty, humility, prayer, hope, Mordecai, Esther      

The Book of Esther "The Sovereignty of God" 7/25/2021

In chapter 3 of Esther, the main action begins to happen, as a sinister plot to destroy the entire nation of captive Jews becomes a reality. The beginnings of this planned genocide start in the angry heart of one who chooses authority and vanity over vulnerability and restraint. Our everyday anger is easily reflected in the brutal nature of Haman, our villain in the story of Esther. Key Verses: Esther 3:1-6 Key Words: anger, intimacy, selfishness, restraint

The Book of Esther "The Problem with Anger" 7/18/2021

The book of Esther provides us a glimpse of both God’s providential and sovereign hand over the Jews and the willingness of a heroic woman like Esther to participate in his grand plan. Looking at the beginning of this epic story, we see our own lives in the response of the King to his limits of power over his own family and kingdom.  Key Verses: Esther 1:1-12 Key Words: power, pride, anger, revenge, humility

The Book of Esther "Limits of Power" 7/11/2021

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