Weekly Sermon Podcast

Jacob’s life teaches us about being among God’s elect. We are no better than other sinners, and we do nothing to earn the favor or grace of God. In his loving kindness, he elects to give us mercy and grace, which extends throughout our lives...

Nehemiah is the last historical record until the coming of John the Baptist. The book leaves us longing for someone greater than him to bring lasting transformation. It leaves us longing for Jesus, the Messiah.

Nehemiah’s generation dealt with generational sins by confessing them. They recalled Israel's seven sinful cycles—blessings, sin, decline, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. They weren’t merely pointing out the sins of others; they saw the...

When it comes to completing God’s good works for which you were created, your age, ability, or financial means are not factors. Rather, the sovereign God has called you into his kingdom, given you the mission of Christ, and embodied and empowered you...

Each of us is called to serve. God’s Spirit gives us specific opportunities that are connected to a larger, spectacularly beautiful mosaic of mission and purpose.

Christian leadership is not primarily about charisma, effective communication, appearance, poise, or drive. Genuine and influential Christian leaders are people of prayer—they humbly pray to the Sovereign God, seeking his heart to lead and serve...

Nehemiah was confident to continue his prayer month after month because it aligned with God’s word. He actively waited in prayer and sought the opportunity that God would afford.

Through the story of Ruth and Boaz, Bethlehem (House of Bread) is known as a place of redemption, where a kinsman redeemer sought to extend amazing grace. It is the perfect birthplace for Jesus, our Redeemer and Bread of Life.

Every person comes into this world with the life given to them by Jesus, and they are enlightened to the truth that there is a Creator who has written a moral law on their hearts. If they deny or renounce this truth, then they plunge further into...

We hear a seismic shift in Jacob’s attitude and words in his prayer. The supplanter admits that he is unworthy of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness, which has kept him safe and made him rich in spite of Jacob’s deceiving spirit and ways.