Crucifixion was scandalous and certainly not associated with anything celebratory or victorious for the victim. And yet, the early Christians came to see Christ crucified as the ultimate victory of God. How? For who? And what does it mean for us?

As the earliest Christians came to retrospectively understand what was happening at the cross, they came to boast and glory in the cross as God’s wisdom, power and Good News for all. In this message, we begin to unpack that good news, the significance of Jesus death and what it accomplished.

Given what we know historically about the brutality, humiliation & scandal surrounding crucifixion, it seems strange that the very heart  of Christianity is the crucified Christ. In over 2000 years, no death has quite captured our attention like the crucifixion of Jesus. But what does it all mean? We kick off our Lenten series by looking at the scandal of the Cross.

As our church begins to gather more freely and frequently as the restrictions from the pandemic ease, how can we make a greater kingdom impact? Two keys are suggested in this message: deeper relationships and practical ministry.

In part 3 of our sermon series on Mental & Emotional Health we look at how our past has profoundly shaped our present (for good and bad), but it does not have to determine our future. God invites us to rewrite our story that aligns more with his redemptive truth and grace made available to us through Jesus.

Checkout some helpful resources as part of this My Story series here.

In part two of our annual sermon series on mental and emotional health we look at how the broken story that we view others and the world with causes us emotional pain. The inner story in childhood that once helped us, now hinders. But there is hope as we move towards a truer story based on the reality of God’s world and Christ’s work – yes a world with brokenness – but also one of redemption and hope!

Checkout some helpful resources as part of this My Story series here.

Each year we do a sermon series specifically focusing on mental health. This year our theme is “My Story.” To grow emotionally and spiritually we must see, own and then allow God to rewrite our story.

Checkout some helpful resources as part of this My Story series here.

As Jesus prays for his followers—both current and future—he references the hostility of “the world” towards his mission and message and therefore all who align themselves with it. So, what are we to make of “the world” Jesus refers to and how does he want us to engage it?

Jesus said that if we abide in Him we will bear much fruit. But what does it mean to live a fruitful life? And what does it look like practically to abide in the vine? In this message we look at four types of fruit and three postures we need to take to produce the life we all are looking for – not to mention – the life God wants for us!