Isaiah 13-27 | Isaiah: A Vision of Two Cities| Trent Hunter

With this sermon we continue in our five-part series through the book of Isaiah, A Vision of Two Cities. Chapters 13–27 are powerful, uncomfortably so. From start to finish, we read of judgment after judgment. This is the kind of section that makes our head spin. But when we consider the original readers and Isaiah’s purpose, then we may begin to see our sin in a new light, as well as God’s glorious saving strength. Last week we met the God of unapproachable holiness who comes to unholy people and makes them to sing. With this sermon we meet the God of the world and history who is strong to do what He says.

Isaiah 1-12 | Isaiah: A Vision of Two Cities | Trent Hunter

With this sermon we begin a new five-part series through the book of Isaiah, A Vision of Two Cities. The Book of Isaiah includes a number of familiar lines. For example, it was Isaiah who said of Christ, “they will call His name Immanuel,” and that the Messiah would be “crushed for our iniquities.” But who was Isaiah and what was the whole of his message? Hearing these familiar lines in the context of the book’s overall message will add depth to our gospel and strength to our witness. The Book of Isaiah can be broken down nicely into five parts, and so we will work through Isaiah in five sermons.

Matthew 13:34 | Our Heritage | Trent Hunter

Every human being is a treasure hunter, longing for something truly satisfying and truly lasting. Where can it be found? We’re the people who know. We’ve found treasure in Jesus Christ and the unsearchable riches of His gospel. As those filled with the fullness of God, we long to see people find what we have found. We long to see people truly find and treasure Jesus forever.

Ephesians 3:8-10 | Our Heritage | Trent Hunter

What is the church’s mission? Is it to preach the gospel among the nations? Is it to transform our communities through social good? Is it to alleviate suffering? Is it to glorify God? What is it? How we relate these things will depend on how we define “mission,” a term not explicitly found in Scripture. So, after some biblical spadework to define terms, we’ll turn to Ephesians 3, and specifically to verses 8–10 to consider how Paul expressed the church’s mission in personal terms.

Revelation 21:5-7 | Our Heritage | Trent Hunter

In Acts 2:44, we read that, “all who believed were together and had all things in common.” The church’s faith was the foundation of her life. This Sunday we begin a three-part series reflecting on the question of the church’s identity, her mission, and her vision. This sermon is titled, “Our Gospel Identity,” answering the question, who are we?

Trent Hunter | Building A Healthy Church | 1 Timothy 6:17-21

1 Timothy 6:17-21 | Building a Healthy Church | Trent Hunter

Listen in to hear our conclusion as we meditate on the ending of 1 Timothy and reflect on building healthy churches.

Psalm 96 | Sing! | Trent Hunter

Psalm 95 says to the congregation, “Come, let us sing!,” and Psalm 96 speaks to a different audience, “Sing, all the earth!” The church’s singing is proof that God really does save, that He really is the one true and living God and that He really will come to make all things right.

Psalm 95 | Sing! | Abe Stratton

1 Timothy 6:11-16 | Building a Healthy Church | Trent Hunter

When Paul opened his letter, he charged Timothy to “remain at Ephesus” (1:3). Apparently there were reasons Paul suspected that Timothy might want to jump. But there are better reasons to stay. In this passage, nearing the close of his letter, Paul turns to a final charge. In this charge, Paul will deliver not only what Timothy needs to do, but the enablement he needs: a vision of an invincible, immortal, inaccessible, and invisible God. Nothing can stop him