Faith Reflections

Text: Matthew 5:8 / Date: 10-18-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The promise of seeing God is tied to a call to be pure in heart. Does what others see on the outside match what is inside of us? If the fullness of who we are undivided?

Text: Matthew 5:7 / Date: 10-11-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Having been shown great mercy from God how can his followers not show the same mercy to others? The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant demonstrates the unpayable debt that has been cancelled for us and prompts us to consider if we are doing for others what the Lord has done for us.

Text: Matthew 5:6 / Date: 10-4-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

In the fourth Beatitude Jesus directs his disciples to God's righteousness and calls them to a desire for alignment that is not so easily quenched. The promise is finding a wholeness rooted in him.

Text: Matthew 5:5 / Date: 9-27-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Jesus calls his disciples to meekness and a release of control.  Releasing our grip on this world puts us on a path to a much greater inheritance.

Text: Matthew 5:4 / Date: 9-20-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Jesus calls those who are mourning blessed. Disciples should be looking inward and outward, recognizing the effects of sin on a broken world. Doing this with open eyes and open hearts while recognizing true comfort comes in addressing the spiritual hole that only Jesus can fill.

Text: Matthew 5:1-3 / Date: 9-13-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The opening message in a series on "Kingdom Character" exploring the Beatitudes of Matthew 5. Jesus speaks from the mountainside with instructions for his disciples on how to live. What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Jesus teaches us through his Sermon on the Mount and demonstrates these principles in his continuing ministry.

Text: Mark 6:14-29 / Date: 9-6-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The message of John the Baptist resonates with Herod and the early church.  His voice continues to point to Christ beyond his life and ministry.  We close our series on his life and ministry reflecting on his example to us, the encouragement of others, and how we too can point the way to Christ.

Text: Matthew 11:2-19 / Date: 8-30-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John seeks answers for his doubts. What do we do with unanswered questions or unmet expectations?  We look at John's question, Jesus' response, and wrestling with things we don't understand.

Text: John 1:19-34 / Date: 8-16-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John the Baptist defines himself with three things he is not and three things that he is.  He is again questioned by the religious authorities and there are important things to recognize about who and how he is baptizing as the Lamb of God is made known.

Text: Matthew 3:1-12 / Date: 8-9-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John begins living into his purpose and becomes the voice of one calling in the wilderness. This message explores the wilderness and the prophetic voice preparing the way for the Lord as he calls everyone to repentance.