First Importance

Has anyone ever said to you, "You look just like your father?" It's not unusual for there to be a family resemblance between parents and their children, and it's not limited to physical characteristics or appearance. Continuing our BELIEVE series from the Gospel of John, Pastor Josh Hall discusses Jesus' recognition of the Pharisees' resemblance to their "father!"

From the book of Daniel, we have learned to 1) Stand Out, 2) Stand Up, and 3) Stand Firm. In this message, Pastor Josh Hall encourages us from Daniel 6 to "Bow Down!"

In this passage, we find Jesus in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Verse 40 tells us, "But Martha was distracted with much serving." Serving is important, but not if it distracts us from "The One Thing." Jesus told her "...one thing is necessary..." (v. 42), and Mary discovered it when...

1.  She Sat at the Lord's Feet 

2.  She Hung on to His Words 

Pastor Josh Hall looks at chapter 3 of Daniel and challenges men to "Stand Firm."

1.  Shut Out the Distractions - v. 12

2.  Have a Firm Foundation

3.  Trust the Foundation - v. 16

4.  Trust God with the Results - v 17ff

When the Jewish leaders questioned Jesus' origin and authority, He told them, "Where I am going, you cannot go." They did not understand that He was speaking of God's forever Kingdom. Pastor Josh Hall continues the BELIEVE series from the Gospel of John, demonstrating from John 8:21-30 how to ensure "No Entry."

1.  Be Self-Righteous - v. 22

2.  Be Worldly - v. 23

3.  Be Rebellious and Unbelieving - vv. 24 - 30

From the second chapter of Daniel, Pastor Josh Hall challenges men to Stand Up.

In Genesis 1, we read the first recorded Words of God as He speaks into creation, "Let there be light." From the beginning, it was not God's desire for his people to walk in darkness. Pastor Josh Hall continues his BELIEVE series today in John 8:12-20, "The Light of the World."

1.  The Claim

2. The Commitment

3. The Condemnation

Pastor Josh Hall examines Psalm 16 in our Wednesday evening service.

From the first chapter of Daniel, Pastor Josh Hall challenges men to... 

STAND OUT:

1.  When It Is Difficult - vv. 1 - 5

2.  When No One Else Does - vv. 6 - 7

3.  On the Small Things - v. 8

4.  And Watch What Happens - v. 8 - 21

"When you meet Jesus, you're met with grace and truth." This statement summarizes the message from John 7:53-8:11 as shared by our Student Pastor, John Blackford.

1.  Jesus Sees You in His Grace and Truth

2.  Jesus Transforms You Through His Grace and Truth