Published: Feb 17, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” The parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) can be divided into two acts: 1. The Lost Younger Brother 2. The Lost Elder Brother. The younger brother represents sinners and the elder brother represents the saints, the Pharisees. In this parable Jesus radically redefines God, sin and salvation. This provides a new lens by which we can see our world and ourselves.
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Published: Feb 10, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” French evangelist, church planter and author Raphael Anzenberger speaks about matters of belief and unbelief in this secular age. The scripture text is John 1:43-51, in which we see an exchange between Nathaniel, Philip and Jesus. Nathaniel exhibits three marks of today’s secular man: 1. Individualism – the need to see it. 2. Cynicism – the need to want it. 3. Pragmatism – the need to experience it. Jesus responds today just as he responded to Nathaniel by saying,”I see you. I want you. I call you.”
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Published: Feb 3, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Missions Month: City on a Hill.” In Matthew 5:14-16, Christians are called “the light of the world.” How do we let our light shine in the world? First, we must recognize the world’s dire need for light. Second, we must go to the source of all light – the person of Jesus Christ. Third, Christians are to carry the light of Jesus in the world. Finally, Christians must overcome our fear of shining our Light.
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Published: Jan 27, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Dual Citizens: 1 Peter.” In 1 Peter 4:7-11, the apostle Peter tells us God’s will for us if we live like there is no tomorrow. Christians are to pray urgently, love intensely and serve faithfully. Pastor Nate emphasizes that Christians display their love for one another by using their God-given spiritual gifts in service. God is glorified when we are faithful stewards of these gifts.
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Published: Jan 20, 2019 | Tags:
A message from the series “Dual Citizens: 1 Peter.” This sermon is based on 1 Peter 3:13 through chapter 4, where we find the most expansive theology on Christian suffering in the Bible. Peter focuses on uniquely Christian suffering; that is, hostility experienced in opposition to the declaration and demonstration of our faith. Peter gives us four keys to build faith through the fires of Christian suffering. Key #1: Be Ready for the Fires. Key #2: Focus on Doing Good in Spite of Suffering. Key #3: Embrace the Christian Perspective on Suffering. Key #4: Look to Jesus Christ for Strength.
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