Published: Dec 30, 2018 | Tags:
A message from the series “Dual Citizens: 1 Peter.” In 1 Peter 2:4-12, we learn that Christ is the cornerstone of a kingdom that He is building. Christians are a part of that kingdom. We are exhorted to build our lives upon Christ. We are reminded that the Christian family is made up of those who were called out of darkness and into light. Finally, we are spurred to live as honorable exiles to the glory of God. Peter is charging us to live as Jesus lived, and live for the things that last.
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Published: Dec 23, 2018 | Tags:
A message from the series “Advent.” In our final sermon in the Advent series Pastor Matthew McNutt discussed LOVE. He focuses on:
1. God has had magnificent, sacrificial love for us from the beginning.
2. The greatest story every told includes YOU!
3. We are called to make God’s love visible today.
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Published: Dec 16, 2018 | Tags:
A message from the series “Advent.” Joy is the emotional by-product of peace and hope. God wants our lives to be overflowing with joy, and everyone longs for joy. How do we find lasting joy? Psalm 16:1-11 teaches us three things: How to find joy? Where to find joy? Why this joy will last? We are challenged to recognize what our hearts are “running after” and to consider the source of lasting joy.
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Published: Dec 9, 2018 | Tags:
A message from the series “Advent.” Although the world we live in knows no settled peace, the prophet Isaiah speaks of the One called the “Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6-7). Isaiah is referring to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who makes possible our peace with God. The Messiah enables us to have internal peace, relational peace and circumstantial peace.
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Published: Dec 2, 2018 | Tags:
A message from the series “Advent.” The word advent means long-anticipated arrival. In this first week of Advent, we look to the prophesies of Isaiah 42:1-7 to find hope in the coming Messiah. Isaiah identifies the messiah as Jesus Christ who brings hope as (1) the agent of universal justice worldwide; (2) the hope of all peoples; and (3) the humble healer.
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