Affliction, Meet Faith

Affliction, Meet Faith

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Affliction, Meet Faith” from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5.  Would it surprise you to hear that in God's wisdom He has so ordered our lives that we would come face to face with affliction?  Paul says that we are "destined for this."  But we are not left without hope.  In our sermon, we will see how faith tethers us to God so that we can remain established in Him.

A Word that Works

A Word that Works

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Word that Works” from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.  When Paul defended his ministry in Thessalonica, he did so by pointing out the changes that happened in the lives of these new Christians.  People were changed, not because of Paul's speaking skills, but because they received the Word of God in faith.  As believers we can be thankful and confident that God has given His Word to be at work in our lives. 

The Character of a Gospel Witness

The Character of a Gospel Witness

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Character of a Gospel Witness” from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  One of the greatest blessings that God gives us is the privilege of sharing the Gospel with non-Christians.  It's a joyful moment knowing that God is very specifically using that moment for His glory.  As we long to practice evangelism more and more, Paul shows us four important lessons for being a Gospel Witness.

Have You Forgotten?

Have You Forgotten?

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Have You Forgotten?” from Hosea 12-13.  Our memory can be like leaky buckets, and therefore we need regular reminders.  In the closing chapters of Hosea we see the prophet calling God's people to return back to the One whom they have forgotten.  Does your life demonstrate a pattern of forgetting God?  Or remembering Him in all things?

Redemption and Return

Redemption and Return

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Redemption and Return” from Hosea 3.  James Montgomery Boice called Hosea 3 "the greatest chapter in the Bible because it portrays the greatest story in the Bible."  That story is about Christ's love for the church that comes at a great cost.  It was our redemption price that Jesus paid, and this is illustrated in Hosea's purchase of a woman who had wandered far from him.  

God Will...

God Will...

Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Will…” from Hosea 2.  The unfaithful spouse is the major scene in Hosea 1-3.  It's a sobering picture that God gives to us for the purpose of seeing our sin and unfaithfulness to Him.  And yet, as you follow the story, God declares that instead of writing off His bride, He will tenderly bring her back to Himself.  Praise the Lord for His forgiveness to us all!

Sovereign Over All

Sovereign Over All

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sovereign Over All” from John 6:35-40. We all have unsaved family members and friends, and we long to see them come to Christ for salvation.  The command that we have from our Lord is to share the gospel with them.  The hope that we have is that when God gives them the gift of repentance, they will come. 

God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering

God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering

Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God’s Sovereignty in Our Suffering” from Habakkuk. One of the most difficult questions of the Christian life comes when we try to synchronize three seemingly incompatible ideas; God is good, God is in control, and horrible things still happen. While these are difficult to line up neatly in our minds, we see that Scripture affirms all three. The book of Habakkuk walks us through how to worship God despite our confusion and even agony in the midst of the painful unknowns.

When We Follow Jesus

When We Follow Jesus

Pastor Luke brings the message, “When We Follow Jesus” from Mark 6:1-29.  When we choose to follow Jesus we might just think it’s an exciting ride of victory because of His power.  In the Gospel of Mark we see Him calm storms, cast out demons, heal the sick, even raise the dead.  But is this what following Jesus is like?  Our passage on Sunday introduces to us the costliness of following Jesus.