1 Corinthians

In Luke 1:39–56, we witness the meeting between Mary and Elizabeth, where the Holy Spirit reveals profound truths about the child in Mary’s womb. Through Elizabeth’s proclamation and Mary’s poetic response, we see that Jesus is already declared to be Lord, Savior, and full of mercy—even before His birth. We’re reminded that acknowledging Jesus as Lord means full submission to His authority rather than selective obedience, God’s mercy is extended to all who fear Him, and His promises are certain even when their fulfillment is not yet visible. Ultimately, the passage calls us to rejoice in Christ’s identity and trust His faithful, eternal reign.

Jesus is Lord (39-45)

Jesus is Savior (46-49)

Jesus is Merciful (50-56)

In Luke 1:26-38 we see that God loves to use the unlikely and unexpected to accomplish his glorious purposes in order to demonstrate his sovereign rule over all things. Just as He chose Mary, a young, unknown virgin from Nazareth, to bring the eternal King into the world, God continues to display His power in unexpected ways. Therefore, we must learn to trust that nothing will be impossible with God. And, like Mary, we are invited to respond to God’s promises with humble faith and willing obedience.

An Unlikely Mother (26-31)

An Eternal King (32-33)

The Sovereign God (34-38)

In Luke 1:5-25, Luke pulls back the curtain on how God breaks 400 years of silence by announcing the birth of John the Baptist. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see how God accomplishes His purposes in ways we often don’t understand. He works through suffering saints, hears and responds to the prayers of His people, fulfills His promises even after centuries of waiting, and remains faithful even when we waver in belief. Zechariah’s doubt didn’t derail God’s plan, and Elizabeth’s lifelong pain became the backdrop for God’s glory.

Through suffering saints. (5-7)

Responding to the prayers of his people. (8-13)

Fulfilling his promises. (14-17)

Remaining faithful when his people are faithless. (18-25)

We live in a world full of uncertainty. But, while everything around us feels unstable, God wants us to have certainty about one thing: the truth of Jesus Christ and the gospel. In Luke 1:1-4, Luke tells us that he wrote his gospel account so that believers would be confident in what they have been taught. He gives us three reasons for that confidence: Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, His life and resurrection were seen by many trustworthy eyewitnesses, and Luke carefully investigated every detail before writing. Our faith isn’t built on blind hope or vague spirituality—it’s anchored in real historical events, seen and recorded by real people. When the world feels shaky, Jesus remains the firm foundation we can build our lives upon.

Fulfillment (verse 1)

Eyewitnesses (verse 2)

Investigation (verse 3)

This is our final sermon in our three-week series on our discipleship pathway: Proclaiming, Cultivating, and Multiplying. In Matthew 28:16-20, we hear Jesus' final commission, calling on his disciples to go make disciples of all nations. Therefore, the church must heed these words and remain committed to the task Jesus has given us to multiply disciples for the glory of his name. We're able to learn more about this mission by answering 5 key questions from the passage:

Who makes disciples? (16-17)

Where do we find confidence to make disciples? (18)

What’s the extent of our disciples making? (19)

How do we make disciples? (19-20)

What will sustain us as we make disciples? (20)

This sermon continues our three-week series on our discipleship pathway: Proclaiming, Cultivating, and Multiplying. In Colossians 1:24-29, we are invited to examine Paul’s calling, the shape of his ministry, and the aims he felt compelled to pursue, recognizing that God was at work in him. By God’s grace, we will imitate him in tthis fruitful work. We must as a church work hard in joyfully cultivating disciples of Jesus Christ. We must lay down our lives in service to their growth, making God’s word fully known to them, until every person is presented mature in Christ.

The object of our cultivating (24-25)

The content of our cultivating (25-27)

The mission of our cultivating (28-29)

This sermon begins our three-week series on our discipleship pathway: Proclaiming, Cultivating, and Multiplying. In Romans 10:10–17, we see that the first step in making disciples is proclaiming the gospel. Paul lays out a clear progression: salvation comes by calling on Jesus, calling comes through faith, and faith comes through hearing the gospel. God has ordained one way people come to saving faith: through other believers sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. The gospel is not simply helpful information; it is the very power of God to save. As followers of Christ, we are called to proclaim the message boldly, without discrimination, and with confidence that God uses gospel proclamation to bring the lost from death to life.

Salvation comes by calling on Jesus. (10-13)

Calling on Jesus comes through faith in Jesus. (14)

Faith in Jesus comes through hearing the gospel of Jesus. (15-17)

Passage: Psalm 115

Join us as our pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on Psalm 115.

Psalm 115 shows how to pray in seasons of hardship, using three key steps: revere God’s glory, remember His promises, and rest in His sovereign power. When we feel abandoned or uncertain, this psalm directs our hearts back to the truth that God has not forgotten us. His steadfast love and faithfulness, proven in Christ, sustain us through every trial. Even when the world mocks and asks, “Where is your God?” we can confidently answer that He is with us, strengthening our faith and giving us hope. Our ultimate purpose is to glorify the Lord, trusting that He will preserve us to the end so that we may bless His name forever.

Revere God’s glory. (1-8)

Remember God’s promises. (9-13)

Rest in God’s sovereignty. (14-18)

Passage: Esther 9-10

Join us as our pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on Esther 9-10.

In Esther 9–10, we see how God brings His work of deliverance to completion. We are reminded that God delivers His people through justice (9:1–16), turning the tables on those who hated them. Also, His victorious deliverance is meant to be celebrated (9:17–22), and remembered (9:23–32). Ultimately, Esther points us forward to Christ, who bore the justice we deserved so that we might be delivered and rejoice in the new life He gives.

God’s delivery through justice. (9:1-16)

God’s deliverance is to be celebrated. (9:17-22)

God’s deliverance is to be remembered. (9:23-32)

Passage: Esther 7-8

Join us as our pastor, Jonathan Brooks, teaches on Esther 7-8.

In Esther 7–8, we're reminded that Esther is not ultimately about human heroes but about the hidden hand of God at work in every detail of history. These chapters reveal four powerful truths: God provides wisdom for His people, His enemies will always fall, He will bring justice against those who oppose Him, and He pours out abundant grace and mercy on His children. Haman’s downfall shows that no enemy can stand against God’s sovereign purposes, while Esther and Mordecai’s deliverance reminds us that God not only rescues but blesses His people beyond measure. This passage invites us to put on “spiritual glasses” to see the world as it truly is, God reigning over all things, working for the good of His people and the glory of His name.

God provides wisdom for his people.

God’s enemies will fail.

God will bring justice against His enemies.

God shows abundant grace and mercy to his people.