Invisible spiritual forces are battling against our hearts to distract us from our Christian faith. In sermon, we learn three reasons why we can stand firm against spiritual attack as followers of Jesus. First, we are empowered by God and can rely on His strength to get us through the spiritual difficulties of life. Second, … [Read More…] Standing Firm
Suffering and trials are a part of life. What are we to do? In this sermon, we learn three keys to overcoming trials: keep our eyes on the prize, never blame God, and purify our desires. For those who overcome, they will receive the crown of life as their reward. James 1:12-15
As we wrap up our series in this sermon, which includes a live panel discussion, three concluding thoughts stick out. First, your salvation and status before God does not depend on your performance. The good news of the gospel is that our salvation is not based on what we can do but on what has … [Read More…] Final Thoughts On Being Stressed Out
It’s easy to rank ourselves in comparison to others and this world. But this passage in James critiques this common mentality by showing us that our true status is of a heavenly perspective. How God views us is far more important than any personal or financial status we have on earth. James 1:9-11
If you’re looking for a “peace” that never seems to arrive, you may have the wrong perspective. In this sermon, we learn that our perspective of God and His presence in our lives is inextricably tied to our experience of peace. When we focus on the things of heaven and put them into practice, God’s … [Read More…] Peace and Perspective
Chances are you’ll experience depression or know someone who does sometime during your life. How should we respond in these moments? Is there a way to overcome our depression? In this uplifting sermon, we learn four responses that can turn our sorrow into hope: ask God why you have these feelings; remind yourself who God … [Read More…] What To Do In The Pit Of Depression
In our series on the story of salvation, we’ve walked through the major questions that every religion needs to answer: how did the universe get here; what has gone wrong with the universe; and how does what went wrong get made right? The final question we approach in this sermon is: how is it all … [Read More…] Restoration
Chances are you or someone you know struggles with anxiety. This debilitating issue doesn’t have to be a dead end with no escape. Handled correctly, our struggles with anxiety can draw us into deeper relationship with God. In this sermon, we learn about important tools that help us identify, evaluate, and act in a Godly … [Read More…] Encountering God In My Anxiety
What is redemption and why is it necessary? The storyline of the Bible makes it clear that we’re all guilty of falling short of God’s standard (sin). The consequence for sin is death, both physical and spiritual. But there’s hope! Redemption means acquittal, an atonement for fault or guilt. Redemption is the means by which … [Read More…] Redemption
Our society is a restless one–we conflate rest with weakness. We tell ourselves that we should keep hustling, that we don’t need a break. But without margin in our lives, we burn out quickly. We all need rest, both physical and spiritual. What does it mean to have spiritual rest in Jesus? Psalm 62
