What’s the legacy you hope to leave to the next generation? What will people remember you for? We all hope our lives have meaning and impact beyond our death. In the conclusion of the series on the life of Jacob, we see Jacob receiving a new name from God. The story reveals important truths about … [Read More…] A New Name
What’s Christmas really about? Watch as our Children’s Chorus shares the true meaning of Christmas.
Where does our hope come from? On this Sunday of Advent, we learn about the hope of world foretold in Isaiah 40, a great comforter, the glory of God revealed. As Christians, our hope is forever tied to the revelation of God’s glory through His son, Jesus. With God’s help, let’s live in that hope, … [Read More…] The Hope Of The World
The realities of sin are brutal. In one of the most difficult passages in the Old Testament, we see the severe consequences of sin in our world. No sin is private; no sin is excusable; but no sin is unforgivable. Genesis 34
Our instinct is to protect the things we love. Do you love the church enough to protect it? In this passage, Paul discusses the need for Christians to take an active role in protecting the church from internal and external threats. As the bride of Christ, God will defend and protect His Church. But it’s … [Read More…] How To Protect The Church
How do we find reconciliation in difficult relationships? Can we experience forgiveness after long periods of animosity? The greatest conflict we often see through human history is between family members. A similar story plays our here with Jacob and Esau. In this passage, we learn about finding grace in the process of reconciliation. Genesis … [Read More…] Return Of The Brother
Diversity is something to be celebrated within the church, whether it’s generational, ethnic, socio-economic, or preferential. But what happens when diversity in the congregation leads to disunity? When the church exhibits disunity, it dishonors Christ. In this passage, we find three keys to unity within the body of Christ: embracing God’s grace, realizing our identity … [Read More…] Achieving Gospel Unity
What’s the defining moment of your life? How did that experience chart the course for the rest of your life? In this passage, we see the defining moment of Jacob’s life when he physically and spiritually wrestled with God. When we truly meet with God, we are never the same again. Genesis 32:22-32
Human nature tends towards exclusion, a mindset of “us” and “them”. This disposition existed in the time of the early church, where the gospel of Jesus first came to the Jews and was yet to be communicated to the gentiles (non-Jews). In this passage, we see Peter struggling with prejudice towards gentiles; but God miraculously … [Read More…] Even Them
Life is full of things that bring fear into our lives. If we don’t know how to handle fear, it can stop us in our tracks. How should we respond to fear? In this passage, we learn from the life of Jacob how to approach fear. Genesis 32:1-21
