This week, Pastor Brad kicks off Week 3 of Advent with a metaphor about how what we consume, including media and food, shapes our being and performance. Using the story from John 6 where Jesus refers to Himself as the “bread of life,” he encourages participants to consume Jesus’ teachings and presence as the sustenance […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse reflects on the dual nature of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His humility and divinity as celebrated during the Advent series. He discusses the significance of recognizing Jesus as both God and man, arguing that while the world often removes divinity from Jesus, the church sometimes neglects His humanity. Pastor Jesse underscores the […]

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This week, we start celebrating Advent! Pastor Jesse reflects on the dual nature of Advent: celebrating the first coming of Christ in the manger, and anticipating His return. He emphasizes the humility and accessibility of Jesus, who came not as a king, but as a servant to win hearts and exemplify true love. Pastor Jesse […]

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This week, Pastor Brad emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit and how spiritual gifts are given to serve the church community, rather than for individual glory. He stresses that these gifts, empowered by the SAME Spirit that was in Jesus, are meant to promote unity within the church, underscoring that our diversity in gifts […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse explores the role of spiritual gifts in a believer’s life, emphasizing that the true gift is the Holy Spirit empowering us to fulfill God’s will. He advises against focusing on specific gifts, instead highlighting the importance of using the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to serve others and glorify God in everyday tasks. […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse emphasizes the crucial role of spiritual gifts within the Christian faith, urging us to acknowledge and harness the empowerment provided by the Holy Spirit for the benefit of the church community and beyond. He points out the parallel between Jesus’s empowerment through the Holy Spirit and the empowerment available to all […]

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This week, Pastor Brad delivers a message on how the Corinthian church was incorrectly practicing communion, focusing on their divisions and selfish behaviors during their gatherings. He emphasizes that communion is a celebratory thing meant to unite us as a family under Jesus, encouraging the us all not only to receive, but to give within […]

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Expanding on the passage from last Sunday, Pastor Jesse emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Biblical instructions regarding gender roles and appearance, as outlined in 1 Corinthians chapter 11. He highlights the historical and cultural context of the Corinthian church, noting that confusion regarding gender roles, influenced by cultural and pagan practices, was being […]

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Through the narrative of Ananias’s obedience in Acts 9, James Gordon conveys the importance of embracing the specific missions God entrusts to each person, stressing that these missions often come with challenges but yield significant impact over time. There’s a powerful reminder that every believer’s journey, though fraught with fear, doubt, and adversity, is ultimately […]

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Pastor Jesse continues in 1 Corinthians 10, teaching about navigating personal freedom in faith, especially pointing to the topic discussed in 1 Corinthians about meat sacrificed to idols. He brings up Paul’s insights on balancing Christian liberties with the potential impact on the faith journey of others, touching on modern dilemmas like alcohol consumption or […]

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