As we will see in our passage in Colossians, your only hope for victory in life with Christ comes from knowing you are already dead. And we will see that life in Christ is continual mortal combat. Our main warfare as Christians is not against other religions; it’s not against cultural trends, it’s not against a political party, it’s not against our spouses or children or other members of the church – no, our primary, daily warfare is against the enemy within – our own sinful desires and practices.

God’s grace doesn’t just save—it changes. Titus 2:11–14 shows us that the same grace that rescues us from sin also trains us in godliness. This week, we’ll explore how salvation sparks transformation, how mercy reshapes our hearts, and how grace produces lives that increasingly reflect Christ.

Jesus said his disciples are to seek first his kingdom. Yet how easy it is for us to get entangled in this world—to allow personal pursuits and perpetual busyness to shape our priorities and agendas. The brief story of the rebuilding of the temple in Haggai 1 is instructive for us. We will study how God's people considered their selfish ways and reoriented themselves to seek God's priorities first.

Many Christians feel the tension between the radical life Jesus describes and the ordinary life we often settle for. In Luke 9:18–25, Jesus cuts through our confusion with a breathtakingly clear call to follow Him—one that exposes our comfort, awakens our courage, and resets our expectations for discipleship. This passage helps us see what true devotion looks like, what it costs, and why it’s worth everything.

The Holy Spirit is not an optional part of the Christian life--He is its very center. But sadly, many Christians don't know Him well. This study (re)introduces us to the Spirit and to a life in relationship with Him.

All the gifts the church experiences flow from the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The same Gospel that saves us from our sins gifts us to show mercy, to serve, to teach, to give, to lead, to have supernatural knowledge, to pray for healings, to prophesy and to speak in tongues. All the gifts described in the New Testament are necessary expressions of the active presence of God in our midst through the power of the Holy Spirit. Two gifts uniquely stand out - one for its power to edify the whole church and the other for its power to edify the individual Christian. Let's dive into these two gifts to which Jesus dedicated an entire chapter of the Bible.

In studying 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, we see a glimpse of who the Spirit is, what he does, and how he continues to empower believers for ministry and witness.

We live in a world running in every direction except toward what truly matters. In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul shows us what it looks like to run the only race worth running — one that forgets what’s behind, strains forward to what lies ahead, and follows after those who run for the same prize. The Christian life is not a casual stroll; it’s a wholehearted pursuit of Christ Himself.

Everyone wants power, but few want suffering. Yet Paul shows us that you cannot have one without the other if you truly want to know Christ. In Philippians 3:7–11, he reveals that the Christian life is marked by both resurrection power and suffering for Jesus. This Sunday we’ll see how knowing Christ means living in His power, walking in His sufferings, and pressing on toward the hope of resurrection glory.

We all keep a kind of scorecard—whether it’s being a good parent, working hard at our job, having a solid reputation, or even just trying to be a “good Christian.” Paul had the best scorecard you could imagine, and yet he says it was all worthless compared to knowing Christ. In this passage, Paul shows us the emptiness of trusting in what we’ve done and the freedom of resting in what Christ has already done for us.