In part-two of our study on God’s covenant with Abraham, God inaugurates the sign and act of circumcision as an indication of his special relationship with Abraham and his family. Circumcision being a striking statement for Abraham and his descendants...

Abram, whose faith is once again flagging, needs encouragement, and so it is, that the Lord Almighty shows up to reassure him of his covenant promises that were originally given back in chapter twelve. As Christians, we look back through the storyline...

Progress in our apprenticeship with Jesus is often slow and finicky. It’s never linear and unimpeded, but nonetheless, by God’s grace, there’s a trajectory of steady growth. In Genesis 16, this is just what we see happening, behind the scene of...

To live in the hope of the Gospel is to live as holy, because God is holy. And the way to grow in holiness is to daily set our sights on the splendor of the holiness of God. | Outline: (I) Set your hope ahead and don't look back [vs. 13-14], (II)...

We recently shared near the end of one of our Sunday services that we have a strong lead for purchasing a more permeant facility space for our church. If things continue to progress we could be in possession of a building by the end of the summer. In...

In our abundance, we may be faced with the question: "Why do I need God?" Our hearts are quick to seek fulfillment in other things, rather than be filled up with all the fullness of God. Jesus teaches that the purpose of fasting is not to...

As a church family we’ve enjoyed so much unity, and yet, we must keep striving for this and continue to be on guard against divisiveness. This is a timely reminder for us with the new opportunity for Parkside Church Westside and Cross Point Church...

In Luke 24 we see how the story of Jesus and his resurrection intersects with all of our lives. If we wrestle with doubts, the risen Jesus calls us to believe. If we are discouraged, the risen Jesus appeals for us to trust him afresh. If we are his...

On the very first Palm Sunday, Jesus courageously enters Jerusalem for the last time, even while knowing that in just a matter of days he’ll be put to death. There was willingness and determination as he prepared to lay his life down in obedience to...

When the authority of the Apostle Paul was challenged by the church in Corinth, he did not waiver and instead unapologetically proclaimed the message that he’d been given. So, what was at the very core of his message? And what would it look like for...