Pastor Jeff explores Jesus’ declaration of being the light of the world, emphasizing the spiritual darkness that pervades humanity due to sin. But Jesus offers salvation and truth. In this message we are challenged to see Jesus “lifted up” on the cross as the answer to our personal darkness and sin.

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Pastor Jeff explores Jesus' declaration of being the light of the world, emphasizing the spiritual darkness that pervades humanity due to sin. But Jesus offers salvation and truth. In this message we are challenged to see Jesus "lifted up" on the cross as the answer to our personal darkness and sin.

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Pastor Rob explores the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, emphasizing God's unwavering love and pursuit of every individual. He talks about his sheep named Ruthie, to illustrate the patient and persistent nature of God's love and highlights how Jesus seeks out the lost, values each person, and rejoices when they return.

Pastor Rob explores the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, emphasizing God’s unwavering love and pursuit of every individual. He talks about his sheep named Ruthie, to illustrate the patient and persistent nature of God’s love and highlights how Jesus seeks out the lost, values each person, and rejoices when they return.

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Kevin explores the Old Testament sacrifices as described in Leviticus. He emphasizes how these sacrifices foreshadow and point to Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice. He explains that while animal sacrifices could not truly take away sin, they were acts of worship and obedience that demonstrated faith. Kevin highlights how Jesus fulfills the role of the perfect sacrifice, taking away sin once and for all. It also stresses the importance of continual praise and worship as our "burnt offering" to God in response to Christ's sacrifice.

Pastor Jeff delved into John 8:2-11, the story of the woman caught in adultery. Despite questions about its original placement in Scripture, we explored its profound truths about God's mercy, grace, and call to transformation. The sermon highlighted Jesus' wisdom in dealing with the Pharisees' trap and His compassionate yet firm approach to the accused woman. It emphasized the balance between God's forgiveness and His expectation for us to pursue holiness.

This sermon explores Jesus’ proclamation at the Feast of Tabernacles, where He offers living water to those who thirst. The pastor emphasizes that only Jesus can truly satisfy spiritual thirst, contrasting this with various inadequate ways people try to quench their spiritual longing. The sermon delves into the role of the Holy Spirit in glorifying […]

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This sermon explores the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, drawing parallels between their experience and the challenges Christians face in modern society. The pastor emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith, even in the face of cultural pressure and potential persecution. He highlights the dangers of relativism and pluralism in […]

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This sermon explores Jesus' proclamation at the Feast of Tabernacles, where He offers living water to those who thirst. Only Jesus can truly satisfy spiritual thirst, contrasting this with various inadequate ways people try to quench their spiritual longing. The sermon delves into the role of the Holy Spirit in glorifying Christ and transforming biblical truths into lived realities for believers. It challenges Christians to examine their spiritual lives and seek a genuine, overflowing relationship with God through the power of the Holy Spirit.