by designdesign | Apr 28, 2019
A message from the series “Skeptical.” God invites believers, seekers and skeptics to “come and see;” therefore, the Church should be a safe place to ask hard questions about the Christian faith. This sermon addresses questions regarding the reliability of scripture, examining the cohesive story in the Bible, the tradition of oral transmission, the issue of textual errors and the preservation of scripture. There is compelling evidence to conclude that the Bible is the most trustworthy ancient document in existence.
by designdesign | Apr 21, 2019
A message from the series “Easter: Resurrection Power.” This sermon exhorts us to consider how the historical event of the resurrection of Jesus impacts us today. Ephesians 1:18-23 tells us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is living in us. This power enables us to overcome our own “super villains”: the shame of our past and the fear of our future. The great news is that Jesus permanently removed our guilt and shame, replacing them with His righteousness. His death and resurrection give us a personal, secured future in which we are loved, and we get to love with God and others.
by designdesign | Apr 14, 2019
A message from the series “Bold as Lions: The Book of Daniel.” Chapters 1-6 in the Book of Daniel are primarily a historical narrative. Beginning with chapter 7, Daniel writes of his God-given vision of the future. This chapter is so significant that it is called a “passage of primary reference,” quoted by Jesus Christ as well as the apostles Paul and John. We learn of five earthly kingdoms that are personified by various beasts. The sixth and final kingdom, however, describes God’s eternal kingdom ruled by the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. Daniel’s vision inspires today’s Christ followers to be bold as lions and gentle as lambs.
by designdesign | Apr 7, 2019
A message from the series “Bold as Lions: The Book of Daniel.” In Daniel chapter 6, we find the well-known account of how Daniel miraculously survived, unharmed, when he spent the night in a lion’s den by order of King Darius. Two things became clear to the king: 1. Daniel’s God is real; and 2. King Darius had been manipulated by his own administrators to trap Daniel. There are lessons for us in this account as well. God is sovereign; everyone and everything is under His authority. Our lives are to proclaim God.
by designdesign | Mar 31, 2019
A message from the series “Bold as Lions: The Book of Daniel.” In Daniel chapter 5, we read that King Belshazzar, like his grandfather King Nebuchadnezzar, turns to Daniel to interpret the mysterious writing on the wall that appears during his lavish party. Belshazzar offers Daniel wealth, possessions, power and influence, revealing those things the king considers most significant and valuable. Daniel responds that the king has weighed the wrong things and has come up short. What about us? When God weighs us, what is He measuring? How can we be sure that we will “tip the scales?” The answer lies in humility and trust in Christ’s perfect fulfillment of the law’s requirements.
