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.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In today’s message, Larry High studies the scriptures to examine both the reality and the limitation of Satan’s power. We are reminded of the complete sovereignty and assured victory of God, and encouraged to take our stand in Jesus Christ.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” Words are powerful! In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies Ephesians 4:29 and James 3:1-12 for three commands we should consider when we choose to speak: 1.) to not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, 2.) to speak only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs and 3.) to speak only what is to the benefit of those who listen.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In Ephesians 4, we are given instruction on how to navigate our anger. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores the idea of anger. There can be a righteous, Christian anger–but even with this, we must respond in ways which glorify God. And for anger which does not glorify God, “all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander,” Ephesians 4:31 tells us to get rid of it.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” What you think drives what you do. In today’s message, Pastor Phil preaches on the command we have from Ephesians chapter 4 to put off the old self, “to be made new in the attitude of your minds” (v.23), and to put on the new self.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In Ephesians 4:11-16, we are given a picture of how God has equipped his servants with various gifts to build up the church so that we would all become mature followers of Jesus. In today’s message, Jarrod Swartz preaches on this passage to help our graduating seniors (and all of us) consider the role we play in church, and the way that our brothers and sisters in Christ have supported us, as we all grow to maturity.

A message from the series “Ephesians: A Life Worth Living.” In the first 3 chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul reminds us of who we are as the church. In chapters 4-6, Paul will explain how we ought to live as followers of Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Phil preaches on Ephesians 4:1-6, and how we should live in humility, patience, gentleness, long-suffering and unity.