Highway Sermons

What makes a Jesus-centered hope distinct from optimism? What gives that kind of hope such gritty strength in the face of pain or failure?

A Jesus formed community is unique. In this message, Pastor Adam Hendrix walks us through the ways that we seek to both participate in this kind of community, as well as a challenge to extend the mission of Jesus' love and invitation to the people around us.

Truth is to be found in knowing and following Jesus.

When it comes to instant gratification, at no other point in human history have people had to deal with what we deal with today. Phones, food, drink, work...it's all instant and ready to give us the pleasure and release we crave.

But what instantly gratifies, rarely actually satisfies. How do fight against these cravings and seek after the nourishment our souls are longing for?

This summer a new Nike commercial came out addressing the concept of "winning at all costs." "I don't respect you." "I have no empathy." "I am obsessed with power." These are some of the quotes and messages. In this world, winners rise to the top because of their ruthlessness. This world rewards harsh takes and decisive, cut-throat leaders. But what about the Kingdom of Jesus? This week we look at a situation where Jesus has the opportunity to crush his opponent but offers another approach filled with the healing power of gentleness.

The fruit of faithfulness is not just about having a sense of belief or certainty in God, but it is birthed from God's steadfast faithfulness that is new every morning. Because he is trustworthy and continually faithful, we can learn to be people of consistent, faithful love in our everyday lives.

Phones, notifications, traffic, social media...life is faster and busier than ever. What is this doing to our souls? Or our ability to connect with God? This week we reflect on how it's possible for the Spirit to form the fruit of patience in us.

What does God require of us? What makes a follower of Jesus different from the world? To do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. It's a simple concept, but much harder in practice. This week we reflect on God's invitation to live in the way of the Kingdom, as we go against the current of the world.

What role do sadness and grief play in our call to love others? Paul invites Christ-followers to empathize with others. This is a mark of Christian. Jesus, himself, modeled empathy when he entered into his friends’ deep sadness as he wept with them over the loss of Lazarus.

Jesus invites us to persistently ask, seek, and knock and promises to respond. But how do we wrestle with the reality of us not getting what we request?