How do we stand secure amid the waves of life? Particularly those title waves of tragedy that role over us when death strikes. What do Christians have to offer a world that is confused about death? How does the arrival of Jesus bring about the death of death?

The first in four messages on the promises of God for Advent. This week draws our attention toward our great sin, but a greater savior.

What does it mean to be edified? How does Jesus build his church? How are we involved in his construction project? This passage helps us to see how Jesus was building up the very same foundation we build upon today.

When we encounter the difficulties that inevitably come our way, how do we handle those trials? Where do we turn? Is there any comfort to be found? This message from Psalm 63 points us to God as our ultimate comfort.

How does history impact our life and faith? The story of the conversion of Saul is one of the great foundational moments in redemptive history. Here Jesus saves and calls an impossible man. Saul is transformed from sinner to sheep and shepherd.

As the story of Acts progresses, Christ's church continues to grow. First with the Samaritans and now with the Ethiopian Eunuch. With all of this growth, how do we understand the balance between a bigger tent and the specificity and clarity of the gospel?

Are we plagued with doubts about our salvation, about whether we are truly serving the Lord, about whether the people who are leading us are really guided by the Holy Spirit? The story of Simon the Magician gives us valuable insight into these questions.

Are we lukewarm? How should we as Christians be dealing with blatant disregard for God's Word in our age? Are we willing to suffer for the name?

Jesus teaches a series of parables to teach of a great reversal. Those who assume they are blessed will be cursed. Those who know their poverty and come to Jesus will find abundant blessings.

What does the gospel really mean to us? Are we just assuming the gospel, or are we really opening up its contents, delighting in them, and applying them to our lives?