Focus: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 21 / Date: 3-17-2024 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Revisiting the catechism's question "What is true faith?" with another congregation two years later. This question and answer points us to knowledge, truth, and trust by the power of the Holy Spirit through the merit of Christ's sacrifice for us.

Text: Luke 11:5-8 / Date: 2-25-2024 / Location: Trinity Hill (Chanhassen, MN)

The parable "A Friend Comes at Midnight" provides insights into the culture Jesus was speaking into and our call to be shameless in praying to God.

Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-15 / Date: 1-28-2024 / Location: Pease Christian Reformed Church (Pease, MN)

Nathan confronts David with his sin through a story of an abuse of power. In repentance David finds grace amid the consequences of his actions.

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 / Date: 1-21-2024 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part Three of a series on building relationships and sharing our faith. A focus on Paul's willingness to meet people where they were and encouragement to love our neighbors through sharing life with them.

Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 / Date: 1-14-2024 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part Two of a series on building relationships and sharing our faith. Encouragement to take confidence in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Text: I Peter 3:15, Ephesians 2:10 / Date: 1-7-2024 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Part One of a series on building relationships and sharing our faith. How is God preparing you and preparing moments for you to tell your story and his story?

Text: Exodus 19:3-8, 20:1-17, Deuteronomy 7:6-13 / Date: 12-17-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

In a series on Old Testament covenants, God rescues his people from slavery in Egypt through the leadership of Moses. Grace and deliverance precede the covenant at Mount Sinai. God chooses his people in love and remains faithful to his promises.

Text: Psalm 103:17-19 / Date: 11-19-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

An introductory message to a series on God's promises to his people highlighting redemptive safeguards in the Old Testament family structure and some similiarities between sacred covenants and secular treaties.

Text: Matthew 9:1-8 / Date: 11-12-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

In faith, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus by his friends. He is healed physically and received more than the restoration of his body.

Text: Psalm 139 / Date: 10-22-2023 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The Psalms are emotional expressions of highs and lows. Psalm 139 tells us that we are fully known by God and surrounded by his presence and Spirit wherever we go.