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
How could the great beauty of creation found in Genesis 1 so quickly turn to the ugliness of the fall in Genesis 3? The story of the fall is about believing the greatest lie ever told: that God could not be trusted. The seduction of this lie charted the course for sin to enter the … [Read More…] The Fall
Our society is inundated by stress. Often, we conflate busyness with significance. How do we break out of this negative cycle? In this sermon, we pose three self-evaluating questions that can help us determine if our schedules are filled with things that are significant and worth pursuing, or things that are insignificant and stealing our … [Read More…] Eliminating Stress
What does the creation narrative tell us about God’s overarching story of salvation? The story of creation tells us that nothing is here by chance, and that there is a God who decided to create and who cares for his creation. Three truths are evident from the text: all of creation reflects God’s glory; all … [Read More…] Creation
What does it mean that Jesus is the good shepherd? In this sermon, we explore what Jesus came to save us from and what He offers us. Satan seeks to destroy our eternal significance. Jesus came so that we can have life to the fullest. John 10:10
