A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, Jesus said that the sickness would not end in death. Yet, Lazarus died. So how was this possible? When Jesus came to Jerusalem, he called Lazarus out of the tomb by name, and Lazarus rose to life again. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies John 11, and what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.

In today’s message, Tim Blazer studies Romans 15 to remind us how God accomplishes His mission through His power by enabling His disciples to preach the gospel. All glory belongs to Him.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” In John 10, Jesus declares that He is the Good Shepherd. From earlier in scripture, in Psalm 23, we are given a picture of God as our Shepherd–the one who provides for us and shields us and walks with us the through the valley of the shadow of death. In John 10, we are given a picture of our security in Jesus. A shepherd was expected to defend his sheep; so, as we are the sheep and Jesus is our Shepherd, Jesus tells us that no one will snatch us from His hand.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” “Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:7-10) NIV

When Jesus spoke these words, those who listened would have been immediately familiar with the imagery. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores the meaning of these words with historical insight, and preaches on the spiritual message behind the picture being painted. Since Jesus is the Gate for the sheep–and the Shepherd!–and since we who believe on Him are His sheep, then we know that life is better with Him.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” What do we need to live? What do we need to truly live? In John 8:12, Jesus says “I Am the Light of the World.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches that because Jesus is the Light of the World, that we can trust God’s provision, that we need to live in the light, and that as we follow and become more like Jesus, He tells us that we are light in a dark world.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” In John 6, Jesus speaks to the crowds and tells them that He is the Bread of Life. In today’s message, Pastor John studies the meaning of Jesus’ words–when we partake of Jesus, we have eternal life.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” In Exodus 34, we read that as Moses was on Mount Sinai, God came down in the cloud, stood with Moses, passed before him, and proclaimed His Name to Moses. In verses 6 and 7, we read God’s own description of Himself–and we learn that God is both compassionate and just. In today’s message, Pastor Phil preaches on the traits God revealed about Himself in this encounter. When we sin, we should trust God’s mercy and come boldly to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). And this we can do only through Jesus Christ, who is our only hope for when we all finally stand before God on the day of judgment. Have you trusted Him as your Savior?

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” In Exodus 33 and 34, we read that God commanded Israel to go on ahead to the Promised Land, but also that He said He would not go with them. When Israel heard this, they mourned, and Moses pleaded for God to be with them. “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” (Exodus 33:15; NIV). God heard, and promised to be with them. In today’s message, Pastor Phil encourages us to consider, if we could have everything we wanted–but we didn’t have God’s presence–would we choose those things, or would we choose God? Following God brings with it both hardships and rewards, but the ultimate reward of following God is, itself, to know God.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” Some seven weeks after their exodus from Egypt, the Israelites were at Mount Sinai, and Moses went up the mountain for about 40 days. In Exodus 32, we read how the Israelites quickly broke their covenant with God by creating a golden idol in the shape of a calf. In today’s message, Pastor Andy examines the propensity we all have for worshiping things instead of worshiping God–and how Moses’ intercession for the nation of Israel points towards the perfect atonement of Jesus Christ.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil preaches on the fourth commandment–to keep the Sabbath holy. This command tends to bring up many questions for us as Christians, who celebrate the Lord’s Day. Do we still need to keep the Sabbath? Why or why not? And which day is the Sabbath? In today’s message, Pastor Phil reviews scripture to encourage us that 1.) the Sabbath was a sign of the Mosaic covenant, and since believers are no longer under the old covenant, we are not bound to observe the Sabbath and 2.) It is good for Christians to practice the principles of the Sabbath.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” In Exodus 20, we find the 10 Commandments, which God gave to Israel to teach them how to please Him and live a godly life. But as we study the 10 Commandments, we realize that no one can keep them without fail. Because of our sinful nature, we need the redemption offered through Jesus Christ.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” Beginning in Exodus 19, the Bible records how God calls Moses and the nation of Israel to Mount Sinai and lays out for them the covenant by which they are to live. In today’s message, we are reminded of God’s majesty, and encouraged to follow God’s ways.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” In Exodus 17, we read that the Israelites were attacked by the Amalekites early in their journey through the wilderness–but God gave Israel victory over the Amalekites in a way that clearly demonstrated their dependence on His power. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies this account in Exodus to remind us that in our battles, we need to pray, to act in faith, and to have other believers with us in our fight.

A message from the series “Exodus: God’s Holiness and Provision.” After God delivered the nation of Israel from Egypt and led them across the Red Sea into the wilderness, the people faced serious challenges as they were alternately unable to locate water (Exodus 15 and 17) or food (Exodus 16). In today’s message, Pastor John shows us how these trials were designed by God to test Israel for their good–but they responded by testing God out of their own bad nature. We are encouraged, by their example, to respond differently, and act in faith when we face difficulty.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” Pastor Phil preaches from Ephesians 6:19-24, which gives instruction to the church on how to pray, when to pray, what to pray, and who to pray for. In light of these instructions, Pastor Phil encourages us to choose one practical thing we can change in our own prayer life.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” Pastor Andy preaches from Ephesians 6 on living with the full armor of God.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In Ephesians 6:5-9, the Bible gives instruction for how slaves are to live out their faith in their work, and how masters are to live out their faith in their treatment of their slaves. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies the institution of slavery in the times of Rome, and the broader picture of the Bible’s condemnation of slavery as a whole. With these things in mind, we consider the message that these verses can impart to us as workers and as bosses.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil examines what it means to follow the command in Ephesians 5 for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. When marriage isn’t what we want it to be, we should focus on changing ourselves rather than seeking to change our spouse. And we should remember that the goal of marriage is to bring glory to God.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” Ephesians 5:1-2 says “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” We see in these verses a reminder that Jesus died for us, and that we are called by his example to walk in love. We can not earn our salvation, but the new life given to us by God compels us to live anew. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies the first 20 verses of Ephesians 5 to examine what that new life should look like.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In Ephesians 4:30, we are told not to grieve the Holy Spirit. But what does that mean? In today’s message, Pastor John explores 5 questions related to this passage, and encourages us that we should grieve over sin along with the Holy Spirit, that there is still hope in Christ when we do grieve the Holy Spirit–and that to have the Holy Spirit requires faith in Jesus.