On Father’s Day, Pastor Phil preaches on how a man can be intentional as a husband: seeking to understand his wife, showing honor, treating his wife as an equal and loving sacrificially as a servant leader. And with this foundation of love established in the family, men must also be intentional in sharing their faith with their children and grandchildren.
Message: “Contentment in Singleness” from Phil Severn
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Pastor Phil addresses how our culture has influenced our idea of singleness (and of marriage). We are encouraged that God calls us to serve him wherever we are in life.
Message: “Student Celebration Sunday” from Justin Yob
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Justin Yob preaches from the first chapter of 2 Timothy, encouraging us to guard our faith, and the relationship with God which has been entrusted to us.
Message: “Weak Enough to Be Strong” from John Nixon
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A message from the series “Cross Culture.” God hates pride, and He wants to protect us from it. In 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, we see that Paul was given a thorn in the flesh, by God, to protect him from becoming conceited. In today’s message, Pastor John asks, what are we willing to allow God to do in our lives in order to protect us from pride? And we are reminded and encouraged, as Paul said, that God’s grace is sufficient, and that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Message: “The Paradox of Christianity” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Cross Culture.” Pastor Phil preaches on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, and how our mission and joy in Christ compels us to respond to skepticism, hatred, and hard trials with peace, love and rejoicing.
Message: “A Life with Purpose” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Cross Culture.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil looks at 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, where we are reminded of the hardship we face, our hope in eternal life, and the call we have from God to live for Him.
Message: “The Conclusion” from John Nixon
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A message from the series “Life is Meaningful.” The book of Ecclesiastes instructs us to enjoy our lives, and at the same time, to know that God will bring every deed into judgment. In today’s message, Pastor John explores both of these points–that we should live enthusiastically, and that we should live responsibly–knowing that in following God, we can have true freedom.
Message: “Meaningless?” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Life is Meaningful.” The first chapter of Ecclesiastes lays out in unflinching detail the futility of life’s pleasures and pursuits under the sun. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores the meaning of this chapter, and the hope offered for meaning in Jesus Christ.
Message: “Hope is best when it is shared” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Ressurecting Hope.” When we have good news, we tend to share it with others. But we often find that the greatest news–our hope in Jesus Christ–is the hardest for us to share, even though Scripture gives all believers a command to make disciples. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores practical ways for us to share the good news of the Gospel with the people around us.
Message: “Resurrecting Hope (Easter)” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Ressurecting Hope.” On Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds us of the assurance of the promises of God. Pastor Phil examines the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection through the eyes of his disciples and how their story mirrors ours: in difficult times, we too can lose sight of the things we know, and we need to be reminded of the promises of God to those who believe in Him. And if you don’t know Jesus, the truth of Jesus’ resurrection calls you to place your hope and trust in Him.
Message: “Resurrecting Hope” from John Nixon
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A message from the series “Ressurecting Hope.” How can we have hope? By remembering always that our Savior Jesus Christ willingly stood in our place. In today’s message, Pastor John examines the wrongful conviction of Jesus at the hands of high priest and religious leaders, and then before Pilate–and how Jesus’ willing sacrifice provides hope for us.
Message: “Are You Sure?” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Are you sure? If you died today, are you sure that you would go to heaven, and that you would spend eternity with God? Pastor Phil preaches from 1 John 5, where we read how we can know that we have eternal life.
Message: “No Longer a Slave to Fear” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Pastor Phil preaches from 1 John 4. Because God loved us first, we can love God, and by God’s power, we can love one another. And it is only by God’s power that we can do so: we need to stay connected to God–we need to walk walk with Him daily. And when we know that God’s love abides in us, we don’t need to live in fear.
Message: “The Other John 3:16” from Phil Severn
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In 1 John 3:16, we read the definition of love: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. In today’s message, Pastor Phil explores what it looks like for us to lay down our lives for others.
Message: “What Motivates Me?” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Pastor Phil preaches from 1 John 2:28-3:3 and reflects on our status as children of God, our anticipation for Christ’s return and our hope for eternal glory. Our status, our anticipation and our hope should change the way we live, day by day.
Message: “Guided by Truth” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” In the second chapter of John’s first letter to the church, John refutes the subtle deception of the Gnostic heresy, which claimed that believers needed a special anointing, and a “deeper knowledge” than what they already had. Today, the church must continue to stand on guard against the lies of Satan, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide us in discerning the Truth. From this passage, we also see an affirmation of the assurance of our salvation.
Message: “A World of Difference” from Justin Yob
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Justin Yob studies the command in 1 John 2:15, “Do not love the world…” and how we can reconcile this command with a verse like John 3:16, “For God so loved the world…” We should be rooted in our love for the Father, we need to recognize the worldly desires in our own hearts, and we should be looking forward to Christ’s return.
Message: “Better than Advertised” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Pastor Phil preaches from 1 John 1:8–2:2, and reviews the many different ways that we tend to respond to our own sins. When we sin, we should repent, and confess our sin to God right away, knowing that “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9, NIV)
Message: “Once You See It” from Phil Severn
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A message from the series “Love in Action: A Study in 1 John.” Pastor Phil begins the “Love In Action” sermon series preaching from 1 John 1:1-4, in which the Apostle John affirms the bodily incarnation of Jesus Christ not only as an eyewitness, but as one whose life had been forever changed by Jesus. So too, we need to hold firmly to the truth of the gospel we have received, and we need to proclaim that truth!
Message: “The Great Physician Conducts a Spiritual Check-Up” from Ken Floyd
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Ken Floyd studies the parable of the fig tree from Luke 13:6-9. Are we rooted in our relationship with God, and are we bearing fruit?