Changing from the Center, Pt 4: Our tendency as humans, when we sense brokenness, is to hide. From each other. From God. But, we've been called to vulnerably "walk in the light" to find forgiveness and reconciliation.

Changing from the Center, Pt 3: Spiritual resistance, experienced through what the Bible calls "the flesh," is very real, and very strong. But... it's not the strongest thing about you! 

Changing from the Center, Pt 2: Our wants and desires have a lot to reveal to us about who we are and who we are becoming. How should we view and handle them from a Christ-centered perspective?

We're kicking off a new Fall sermon series!!! For the next 10 weeks, we'll be in a series called Changing from the Center, which will follow along with themes and ideas from a book titled What Does Your Soul Love? by Gem & Alan Fadling. This first message is an introduction to what it means to "change from the center" by being attentive to the deeper interior of our lives.

We're finishing up the pair of sermons on what it looks like to grow and guard our zeal. In this message, we'll look at Moses as a model, but then also see how the New Testament encourages us to look past Moses as well. 

What does it look like to live a "zealous" life bubbling over with "spiritual fervor?"

We finish off Luke chapter 14 with two short verses from Jesus that remind us of the importance of "staying salty" as his followers.

Carrying from last sermon's theme of the challenges of choosing to follow Jesus, this message highlights the idea that we need to "estimate the cost" of being a disciple. 

We're back into the Open Invitation series! Moving on from the scene featuring Jesus speaking with those gathered for a meal in the home of an influential Pharisee, we now see Jesus addressing the larger crowds. His words to the growing flocks of people might surprise you!

Reflecting on a recent article written by Russell Moore, we have the option to follow one of (at least) two shepherds calling out to us and influencing our lives. Which shepherd do you want to follow?