O Come, O Come Emmanuel | A Song in The Air

As 2019 comes to a close, the higher-ups at Oxford Dictionaries revealed “climate emergency” as its Word of the Year (two words…go figure). This expression was chosen because it apparently reflects “the ethos, mood or preoccupations of the passing year.” If we, as Christians, chose a word to reflect the ethos of our faith, then I
think “Immanuel” is a wise choice. We will look at this word’s unusual background, its meaning, and the significance Immanuel has in everyday lives.

Humanity’s Most Basic Relationship | A Sojourner’s Guide

Marriage. There have been a lot of opinions, debates, and research about humanity’s most basic relationship over the last couple of years. I’m not exactly sure what all this means for the future of marriage and family life in America, but I do believe this presents an opportunity for Christians. So, whether you are single, engaged, or married, let’s discover what 1 Peter has to say to husbands and wives and how we can make the most of this opportunity to put on display marriage as God intended.

You Have Been Called | A Sojourner’s Guide

First Peter reminds us over and over that as followers of Jesus we are “called”; called by God, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, called to a blessing and called to eternal glory. But there’s another calling . . . it’s a calling to patiently endure when faced with mistreatment. Simply put, it’s a call to go above and beyond. We will unpack this unique and challenging calling on our lives.

In, Not Of The World | A Sojourner’s Guide

“Christians are to be in the world, but not of it!” This is something you’ve likely heard if you’ve spent any time in the church or around Christians. While the message is true, for some followers of Jesus this catchy statement is just that – a true, catchy tag line. But maybe you’re like me, and you want this to be more than a tag line. You want it to impact your day-to-day relationships and routines. We will learn what it means to live day-to-day being in, but not of, this world.

Jesus Is… | A Sojourner’s Guide

If you were asked to complete the sentence, “Jesus is …” what would you say? While some may answer “love” or “Savior,” others may say “a good man,” and still some may be unsure about who Jesus is. The way we complete this sentence matters. It determines how we see ourselves and how we live.

Angels Are Watching | A Sojourner’s Guide

What if I told you angels are like die-hard spectators at a sporting event watching with great anticipation to see how the game of salvation plays out, and the Church is the team they are watching? This is what the Apostle Peter tries to get across to his readers, and it’s a fascinating truth we will unpack today. So, join us as we press on in our study of 1 Peter, and remember the angels are watching.

Nicodemus | Conversations With Jesus

Over the last several weeks we have encountered a variety of individuals in the Bible, like Levi the tax collector and the Samaritan woman at the well, who had life-changing experiences with Jesus. This Sunday we finish our Conversations with Jesus series by looking at the story of Jesus and Nicodemus. Although it is the last message in this series and a very familiar story, it may be the most important for some. So join us as we continue to be equipped and encouraged to share with others our own stories of encountering Jesus.

The Gentile Woman | Conversations With Jesus

Imagine … you are over at a friend’s house and in enters Jesus followed by a distraught woman with a tremendous need. She pleads for his attention. Finally, Jesus turns and responds to her request, “Let the children be satisfied first,” he says, “for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” As you listen, intrigue and confusion come over you. You begin to wonder, “What does Jesus mean? Why does he speak this way?” This is a glimpse of the conversation between Jesus and the Gentile woman found in the Gospel of Mark, and it’s our topic today. So join us to discover more about this unusual conversation and the significance for us today!

Levi the Tax Collector | Conversations With Jesus

Over the next five weeks we will encounter a variety of individuals in the Bible who had a life-changing experience with Jesus. Our hope is that their experiences will equip and encourage us to share with others our own stories of encountering Jesus. Like the English preacher J.C. Ryle said over a hundred years ago, let’s not be “content to go to heaven alone.”

The Trinity | Benediction

We will finish our sermon series over benedictions found in the Bible by looking at a final benediction that refers to one of the “secret things” that “belong to the LORD our God.” I can’t wait to share it with you!