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!

Where Is Your Hope? | Benediction

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15: 13) When I read this verse, I get excited like a kid standing in the middle of a candy store. This one verse is filled with blessing upon blessing for those who trust in Jesus. We will unpack this hope-filled scripture because, if you are like me, you need hope more than anything else.

We Are His | Benediction

I recently filled out a survey. The answers ranged from “worthwhile“ to “insignificant“. This got me thinking, if you were honest — and I mean gut-level honest — how would you rank God’s opinion of you? Worthwhile? Average? Insignificant? Our understanding of how God views us is more than important. So join us as we unpack one of scripture’s most amazing blessings. And just a hint… it’s worthwhile!

Feast of Weeks | Feast on This

In a six-day span the world witnessed the burning of the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral and the Sri Lanka Easter bombings that targeted three churches and killed hundreds, including forty-five children. In times like these waves of discouragement and fear can come over us as a people who put their faith in Jesus. But friends, there is hope! Amidst the trouble around us, like the Easter bombings, and the trouble within us, we have a promise to stand on.

Unleavened Bread | Feast on This

Eric P. Kuykendall, PhD, Lead Pastor