Mission Garden & Field - Luke 10:2
Anyone and any church that is centered on the Gospel of Christ then receives Christ’s commission to extend that gospel to the time and location He has placed them. He has extended it as a joy and honor for us… done from the foundation of relationship with him, embraced and done together, and done with the people of our lives and those He will lead us to by His Spirit… our mission garden and mission farm.
God’s Family - I John 3:1
As we continue in our vision series, we look at how God calls us his children, and adopts us into his family. Not metaphorically “like” his family, but actually brought in. Through the work of Christ we are adopted in. And because of this, we are called to live in light of this reality, in purpose, proximity, and with permission.
The Gospel Crux - Titus 2:11-15
The good news of Jesus is both the foundation and summary of who God is and who we are in Christ and the purpose for our existence and redemption. Therefore, the gospel must be truly clear, believed and be the fully functioning priority in every aspect of our individual lives and church. Our first priority and the foundation for all things is us being truly gospel centered.
Easter Sunday - Acts 17:16-18
Today is Easter… the celebration of the Savior rising victorious over all things… our sin and even over death. And not only that.. but Glorious, transformed resurrection with God is what he offers you today, not simply a guaranteed post death trip to an eternal perfect vacation.
All According To Plan - Mark 14:12-21
As Jesus’ earthly ministry is beginning to wrap up, he demonstrates that he is, in fact, in complete control of all things that are happening. He is not caught up in the whirlwind of events surrounding him, rather, he is directing them. And as he heads towards the passover feast with his disciples, he is clarifying that he is the once and for all sacrifice, the lamb who was slain for the sins of God’s people.
Two Glories, Two Values, Three Positions - Mark 14:1-11
Like this admirable woman… who brought pleasure to the heart of Jesus…. Truly Follow Jesus……Seek the pleasure… seek the honor of your Savior using the resources you have… despite the reactions of others.
Read the Kingdom Seasons - Mark 13:12-37
Christ tells us the road ahead is hard and it will be filled with apocalyptic events, imposter Christs and false prophets who are powerful, inescapably persuasive and able to perform the supernatural. But God is faithful, He is with us and we are with him as he gathers his elect across time and peoples and is coming back. Though we are to know the signs, no man knows the moment and we are called in every stage to not live in panic or fear but rather living very awake and mindful of God’s placement of us in our particular moment and longing for Him.
A Clear Head In End Times - Mark 13:1-13
So the future gets hard … really hard before he makes all things right. Christ has told how to expect false messiahs, teachers, prophets and others who will capitalize on this to gather followers out of fear. But our call is to expect such times and to be dedicated to being Christ’s witnesses through the power of the indwelling Spirt with relentless pride in Christ, even at the cost of our loved ones rejecting or killing us.
Kingdom Giving & Receiving - Mark 12:38-44
As Jesus wraps up his public teaching, he gives warnings about the scribes and their desire to be the center of attention, and contrasts them with the poor widow who humbly gave all that she had.
Divine, Enthroned, & Waiting - Mark 12:35-37
Our savior is seated in majesty right now until the Father is finished subjecting all spiritual authorities, rulers and powers to him…. And part of our worship is praising and adoring Him in that majesty and authority and patience.
Knowing God’s Scripture and Power - Mark 12:18-27
Praise God that He raises us up after death and that we are forever with him. And may each of us deeply know and love the power of our Great God and his authoritative Scriptures.
The Greatest Commandment - Mark 12:28-34
Jesus once again shows that his approach to those who come to him with humility and sincerity is much different than those who come to him in accusation and condescension. As he does so he lays out some incredibly helpful guidelines for how we should look at God’s law as new covenant believers.
The Legitimate, Limited Space of Government - Mark 12:12-17
God created and appoints governing authorities for a specific work of providing justice and human flourishing. Both the people of government and the hearts of people must never allow government or leaders to become greater than their role, laying claim on things that belong to God alone such as glory, divinity, becoming a truth absolute, a hope of the soul or using his church.
Galatians Gospel Guard - Galatians 1:3-12
Welcome to one of the greatest and most useful passages about the security, singularity and stakes of the Gospel.
Choosing To Steal From God - Mark 12:1-12
The leaders of Israel knew who Jesus was and so-loved themselves that they decided to murder Jesus, the Son of God and the prophesied Messiah, to keep the money, power and honor that really belonged to Jesus and the Father.
Singing: Adorning the Worthy - Colossians 3:16
True worship singing is my heart using the whole of my self to attest to and promote the goodness and beauty of God. It is done through truths housed in melody, harmony, manner and whole body adornment. We are seeking to affirm, lean into and revel our souls in these excellencies of God, even if we dont “feel” them at the moment. We are Seeking to bring pleasure to our worthy God with all we have through a format that he has created and delights in.
Promises Kept: Joy - Isaiah 35:10 & Luke 2:1-10
As we wrap our Advent series, we trace God’s promise to bring everlasting joy to its fulfillment in the person of Christ. Jesus came from joy with the Godhead to bring joy to us, partially now, and fully forever with him.
Promises Kept: Love - Micah 7:18-20 & 1 John 4:9-10
The love of God and forgiveness was promised in the Old Testament and perfectly fulfilled in Christ.
Promises Kept: Peace - Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:13-14
God promised to give peace through the coming of his Son. Without Jesus, true peace - peace that lasts and is present despite of trouble - is impossible. What're you waiting for? Find peace with Jesus, the promised and risen Son.
Promises Kept: Hope - Psalm 130:1-8 & 1 Peter 1:3
Centering on the promise of hope, Psalm 130 provides a framework of waiting for the promise, whereas 1 Peter 1:3 gives insight into the fulfillment of that promise - both then and today.