Pastor Nate brings the message, "God-Honoring Relationships” -Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22. Jesus is coming back someday, and it is our privileged task to be ready to meet Him when He returns. In our second-to-last sermon in 1 Thessalonians, we will see how the Bible guides us into an honorable relationship with God that prepares us to meet Him.
Our Men’s BUILD Conference speaker, Matt Emadi, brings the message, “The Meaning, Message, and Motive for Evangelism” from Romans 1:1-6.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God-Honoring Relationships” from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15. Relationships can be hard. Yet, they are rewarding when we follow God's word. In our study this week we will look at God's plan for 2 unique relationships in the church: 1) the relationship between pastors and congregation; and, 2) the relationship between members and... members.
Sunday Morning...Pastor Nate brings the message, "Great Expectation" from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. Christians live with the expectation that God will complete both a final judgment for those who oppose Him and a final salvation for those who believe in Him. This event will be the ultimate Day of the Lord. In light of that day, live with both anticipation and encouragement that God will save His people through it.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Hope for Grieving Christians” from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. A life-giving benefit in salvation is that Jesus will bring about a great reunion for all His people. When He returns, all Christians (past and present) will be brought together. Imagine what it will be like to be reunited with Christian friends and family members and always be with the Lord!
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus Provides and Abides” from Mark 6:30-56. In our next section of Mark we see Jesus performing two more miracles: feeding the five thousand and walking on water. Mark not only shows us Jesus is the Son of God once again, but he also encourages us to trust Jesus as opposed to being hardened towards Him.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Risk of Proclaiming Repentance” from Mark 6:7-30. What should you expect when you share the message of Biblical repentance? By showing us the ministry of John the Baptist, Mark presents us with a scene of rejection, even death. It certainly reminds us of the rejection Jesus will experience. In all of this, the proclamation of Biblical Gospel will lead us down a path of self-denial, even self-sacrifice.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Beware of Unbelief.” After having calmed the sea, cast out demons, healed a diseased woman, and raised a little girl from the dead, Jesus goes to his hometown of Nazareth. You would expect a spectacular homecoming. Yet, it turned out to be an all out rejection due to their unbelief. In this message, we talk about the roadblock of unbelief and the Biblical way forward.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus Over Disease and Death.” Mark concludes his presentation of Jesus’ superiority over all things by showing us two interwoven stories concerning disease and death. They are powerful stories that tug at our emotions if we place ourselves into the shoes of those who are suffering. And yet, they are stories that point our attention and faith to Jesus whom we can trust in all things.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus, Do You Not Care?” This message brings us back to the Gospel of Mark and looking at Jesus, the Son of God, exercising power over nature, in particular, the wind and the sea. Questions are asked in this little story, one of them being to Jesus, “Do you not care?” When circumstances are difficult, that question comes up to the surface. But Jesus will follow it up with a question to us - a question that will cause us to inspect our heart and turn our focus to him.
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Words from the Cross." When faced with the final moments of life, what a person says becomes highly significant. Hanging on the cross with his death imminent, Jesus spoke. These seven statements will be the focus of our time together as we listen to and learn from Jesus' words.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” — Luke 23:43
“Woman, behold, your son!...Behold, your mother!” — John 19:26-27
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” — Mark 15:34
“I thirst.” — John 19:28
“It is finished.” — John 19:30
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”— Luke 23:46
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Four More Kingdom Parables" from Mark 4:21-34. The 'Kingdom of God' parables he began with "The Parable of the Sower," Mark now concludes with four parables in rapid fire succession. To the "insiders" the parables point clearly to Jesus' identity and mission, but to the "outsiders" they are just stories. Pray for each other and for yourself that God may grant you a heart receptive to The Truth.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Parable of the Sower.” A parable is an everyday story that conveys spiritual truths, and in Jesus’ teaching ministry, He used parable often. In the parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-20) Jesus relates the practice of sowing seeds (everyday story) to the responsibility of intentionally hearing God’s Word (spiritual truth). Pray for the sermon this coming Sunday, and ask God to give His church ears to hear the Word.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Blasphemy Against the Spirit.” Some people wonder if they have committed the “unpardonable sin.” Jesus says in Mark 3:29 that “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness but is guilty of an eternal sin.” The stakes are obviously high. This message goes through this unique passage of Scripture, encourages you to heed the warning, and appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sabbath, Savior, and Saints" from Mark 2. This sermon wraps up a series of exchanges that Jesus has with antagonizing religious leaders. The leaders believe Jesus should practice Sabbath rest according to their law. But as is so often the case, Jesus has a different approach. One that challenges the status quo.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sinners Are Welcome" from Mark 2. The invitation to the kingdom of God goes out, and the Pharisees are shocked at who is on the invite list. Jesus, however, makes it clear His kingdom is for sinners and anyone who would hear this call. It's "out with the old, in with the new."
"Who Can Forgive Sins?" from Mark 2:1-12. Having just performed three sets of miracles in chapter 1 that have drawn crowds of people, Jesus carries out a fourth miracle that is climactic in nature. It stirs up controversy with the religious leaders but reinforces the truth that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Call to the Kingdom.” As Jesus’ ministry begins, His call to the kingdom is simple: repent and believe. But are we supposed to blindly believe in Jesus? Is there any proof that He is a reliable king whom we can trust? As we proceed into chapter 1, Mark presents several stories that definitively answer the question.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Beginning of the Gospel.” With this message we begin a new series in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:1-13), where the beginning of Jesus’ ministry is presented for us. There are rich developments in this little section that pull from Old Testament themes, showing how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Hebrew prophets.
Pastor Nate brings the message, “What is a Local Church?” - Part 2. Last Sunday we covered 2 essential characteristics for a local church: 1) That we be Christians who value the Gospel; and, 2) That we physically gather together. This week we cover the Biblical arguments and applications for church membership. Then, next Sunday we will look at the need for gospel preaching and the ordinances. Also, if you want to begin reading and studying the Gospel of Mark, that series starts soon.
