The letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is all about what it means to be “Alive in Christ.”Have you ever wondered what it would take to come truly alive? To be alive in Christ is to be abundantly alive forevermore. In this series through Ephesians, we’ll be exploring this topic in detail. The Book … [Read More…] The Word of His Grace
Spring has sprung in earnest this week. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. The leaves are popping. And everything feels just a little bit brighter. I love that Easter is at the hinge of the seasons, as everything comes back to life. It’s an annual reminder of the … [Read More…] April 16, 2023
He is risen! He is risen indeed! The tomb is empty. The stone is missing. The Son is rising in power. Sin is atoned. Satan is vanquished. Death is defeated. The new is dawning. The old is fading. Sadness is coming untrue. Hope is rising. Joy is brimming. Glory is … [Read More…] April 9, 2023
Throughout this series, we’ve seen how our orphan hearts tend to look to everything but God for the significance, security, and satisfaction we long for deep down. We’ve seen how we look to people, power, and possessions to know who we are. And, how they all end up letting us down. But the good … [Read More…] Living as a Child of God
Dear Moody Church Family, “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews … [Read More…] April 2023 Stewardship Letter
For the last couple weeks, my good friend Eric Arnell and I have been working on a little project. We thought it would be good to compile a set of Bible verses that correspond with each of the three deep soul needs around which we build our identities. How does the Bible remind us … [Read More…] April 2, 2023
In this sermon, we look at the 9th and final identity trap: Solomon aimed for satisfaction through possessions. King Solomon was one of three great kings who ruled over Israel. King Solomon’s story is a fascinating and cautionary tale. The story begins fairly well and things seem to be going so great, but then … [Read More…] Solomon’s Trap—Seeking Satisfaction Through Possessions
In this sermon, we look at Naomi’s identity trap: looking for satisfaction through power. We meet Naomi in the Old Testament book of Ruth. Ruth is Naomi’s daughter-in-law. Usually, when we study this book, we’re focused in on the beautiful love story that takes place between Ruth and Boaz. And Naomi is sort of … [Read More…] Naomi—Seeking Satisfaction Through Power
