Pastor Nate brings the message, "Pleasing God with Purity” from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. It's no secret that sexual freedom has been a focal point of our society. Why not? We are pleasure-seekers after all. As we open up chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians, God's Word directs us in a better path forward, one that keeps the pleasure of sexual activity within the safe boundaries of obedience to God.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 2 from Isaiah 42:1-9. As we continue our Advent series this Sunday, we see that the coming Savior would be gentle with His people. "A bruised reed he will not break; and a faintly burning wick he will not quench." No one is a cast-away. No one will be written off. Jesus is for His people.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Comfort of the Coming King” - Part 1 from Isaiah 40. Do you find comfort in your circumstances or in the character and promises of God? As the Jews were agonizing in exile, God gave them a promise of comfort. It's a promise anchored in His unchanging character that extends to our lives today. A Savior would come and those who wait on Him shall renew their strength.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "My Shepherd: He is Enough" from Psalm 23. Pastor Nate reminds us, from a familiar text, of God's care for and provision in our lives.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Increasing and Abounding in Love” from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13. What role does your love for others play in your standing before God? That's a question that Paul answers at the end of 1 Thessalonians 3. When we see love flowing through our lives God is establishing us in holiness.
This message is from Hebrews 11:23-31. As we move into the next section of Hebrews 11, Moses and the nation of Israel are used as examples of faith for us. God calls us to obedience, and each step along the way requires faith. Can you identify areas of your life where you have had to live by faith this past week?
This message is from Hebrews 10:39-11:7. One of the most well-known chapters in the Bible is Hebrews 11. It contains the stories of many Old Testament heroes who lived by faith in God’s promises. However, its purpose is highly instructive for our everyday lives. Chapter 11 shows us how we are to live by faith.
This message is from Hebrews 10:32-39. What motivates the farmer to endure the heavy work of spring and summer? Answer: the joyful expectation of the harvest. What joyful expectation has God given Christians as a motivation to endure the trials and suffering of life? This message will answer that question.
The message is from Hebrews 10:26-39. “In a very sobering way, the writer of Hebrews presents his 4th (and perhaps strongest) warning to his audience: those who deliberately make a practice of sin will face the holy judgment of God. On the flip side, Christians who endure in their faith do so because they believe God has saved them unto something better.
The message is from John 20:1-31. In John 20 we read the account of Jesus’ resurrection. What’s interesting is that no one in the story believes that Jesus is alive unless they see evidence. With grace and truth, Jesus kindly leads these individuals into “resurrection belief.” What about us and all the others who are thousands of years and thousands of miles removed from that event? We weren’t there to see anything! Jesus has a word for us as well.
The message is taken from Hebrews 9:23-28. Don't you love to see sin in society silenced? It seems to hardly ever happen (which is why we love to see it!). Well, at the end of Hebrews 9, we see that Jesus has dealt with sin in us. Sin has been silenced, put away, defeated...sin got the smack-down. Enjoy Jesus' work!
The message is taken from Hebrews 5:11-6:8. Every wise parent cautions his/her children about dangerous pitfalls in life. The author of Hebrews does the same for his audience by presenting the pitfall of spiritual immaturity. As any good parent, he also shares the truth that will avoid this disaster.
