Everything you need to know about the Old Testament in one sermon. Maybe.

For centuries church leaders have taken their priority cues from the book of Acts. On the first weekend of a New Year we examine the first moves of the disciples after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus and re-establish our own priorities.

This Christmas weekend we are going to look at the inclusion of some of the most unusual characters to be included in the story. The birth announcement of Jesus had profound implications for them, implications that are relevant for us today.

The grand narrative of the Bible is Good News, not bad. The story of the Bible is NOT that God is angry and posturing to unleash His wrath, the grand narrative is that God is willing to do anything and everything to save...to change the world that into the world He intended it to be.

What do we do with the religious sense that some people are ‘in’ and some are ‘out?’ The vibe Christian’s sometimes give off is “I’m okay, you’re not. I get it, you don’t. I’m going to heaven...you...may not be.” Is that it? Is it really that simple?

Past performance is the best indicator of future performance. When we wonder what God is up to and wonder if He knows what He’s doing, a great way to navigate that tension is through reflecting on His-story – God’s track record of faithfulness and attentiveness is the best predictor for how we can trust Him. Immersing ourselves in Scripture, study, meditation, is one of the healthiest things we can do in this life to help us with our fear and anxiety.