Where Israel failed when tested in the wilderness, Jesus succeeded. His is the true and better Israel. He has been tempted like us in every way, yet without sin. And so he’s our example as we face temptation each day. He does things God’s way, not his own. He reveals the empty promises of idols. […]

Who was Jesus or what was He really like? Jesus is presented in an assortment of ways: a healer, a sage/wise person, an advocate for social justice, a progressive, a liberal, a conservative, a mystic, a prophet, a teacher, a fanatical Jew, a fake/phony, a philosopher. Let’s investigate and discover who the real Jesus is […]

God has designed us to be together & He’s created us for community—but indifference, isolation and competition has seduced us into think we need to look out for number one. Paul/Timothy challenge that mindset and invites all the saints in Jesus…and all the saints at Foothills to not stand alone but stand with one another […]

The Bible is very practical. Its not some heavy or academic book where only the brightest can discern it’s meaning. It’s intensely practical. In Philippians 4:1-9 we don’t have doctrinal statements but attitudes and behaviors that should characterize the Christian life so that men and women will stand firm in the Lord. Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

The Apostle Paul was resting in Jesus’ work not his own, which means he’s the recipient of the forgiveness of sin and right standing with God. This compelled Paul to run the race of the Christian life with steadfastness and passion; God had done a good work in Paul’s life (1:6) and Paul was moved […]

Our confidence, trust and hope should be in the person of Jesus not what we bring to the table (i.e. our spiritual resumes). The Apostle Paul had an impressive resume but eventually came to a point where he realized he needed to trust and rest solely in Jesus not in his performance. What are you […]

The most important name this Sunday is Jesus. Jesus knows about suffering (1 Pet 3:18, Heb 2:9). Jesus knows about justice (John 5:30, Matt 12:18–21). Jesus knows about racial tension (John 4, Luke 10:30–37, cf. Gal 2:11–14). Jesus knows about being wrongfully treated (1 Pet 2:21–24). Jesus knows about surprise tragedy and perishing souls (Luke […]

In Philippians 2:19-30 we read about two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus. What can we learn from these men? We learn how to push back against our fears and self-preservation and instead open our heart to the cares and concerns for others. We learn how to have a quiet courage that isn’t primarily concerned about our […]

As followers of Jesus we ought to stand out and shine bright in this generation because of who we are and how we speak. Here are a few questions we should ask ourselves. Who are we meant to be? A: We’re the children of God on mission as lights in a dark world. We’re meant […]

Humility, as demonstrated by Jesus, is the choice to forgo status and withhold power for the good of others. The path to unity for any church or relationship is through humility. If Jesus can _________, then I can _______. If Jesus can forgive the men who humiliated him in front of his mom and friends, […]