Psalm 115 offers a scathing commentary on the practice of idolatry that seems easy to dismiss – most of us are not bowing in worship to idols carved from silver and gold. Yet, as Martin Luther observed, “Anything on which your heart relies and depends, I say, that is really your God.” With this in mind, Dan Beilman looks at some of our modern-day idols and how we can be free of them.
Sermon | Psalm 114
Psalm 114 recalls not only the Exodus and God’s redemption of Israel from Egypt; it is also Jesus’ story, and our story as well.
Sermon | Psalm 113
Dan Beilman opens a six-week sermon series on the Book of Psalms with a question posed in Psalm 113: Who is like the Lord our God?
The Joyful Life: The Joy of Generosity | Philippians 4:10-23
In Paul’s final words to the Philippians, he writes about generosity, which he says flows from contentment, helps us grow spiritually, and glorifies God.
Who is Jesus? | Matthew 16:13-20
Emmanuel Kwizera, mission director of African Evangelistic Enterprise in Nairobi, Kenya, asks us to ponder the question, Who is Jesus?
The Joyful Life: Joy and Peace | Philippians 4:2-9
We cannot hope to promote peace and reconciliation in the world until we have experienced peace with God and peace within ourselves. As Paul suggests in his letter to the Philippians, to find this peace we must practice the presence of God, practice grateful prayer, and practice good spiritual hygiene.
The Joyful Life: Growing in Christ | Philippians 3:12-4:1
Advent Pastoral Assistant Josh Ruiter looks at the key steps to spiritual growth that Paul lays out in Philippians, and asks: Where are you now? Where are you going? How will you get there?
The Joyful Life: Joy in Christ | Philippians 3:1-8
As Paul admonishes the Philippians, we must recognize the surpassing worth of faith in Christ and that our faith is futile if it exists apart from Christ.
The Joyful Life: Imitation | Philippians 2:19-30
Rev. Tommy Hinson examines the place of imitation in Christian life and Paul’s observation that there are different people who reflect different aspects of Christ in ways that we can imitate.
The Joyful Life: Lights in the World | Philippians 2:12-18
God is always with us and always at work in our lives, regardless of whether we’re aware of it or even ask for it. So the Christian life is not about convincing God to intervene and work on our behalf; it’s about recognizing that God has intervened, that He is at work, and understanding what it means to respond to this truth.
The Joyful Life: Joyful Faith | Philippians 1:27-30
In his letter to the Philippians, Paul says that faith is healthy, vibrant, and joy-filled when it is public, communal, and costly.
Pentecost
In a guest appearance, the Rev. Stephen Arpee preaches about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.
The Joyful Life | The Birth of a Church | Acts 16; Philippians 1
Rev. Thomas Hinson looks at Acts 16 and asks what kinds of things we should expect to see in a church where God is at work.
Imagining the Kingdom: Christian Forgiveness
Forgiveness is hard, says Tommy Hinson. But unconditional forgiveness is at the heart of the Kingdom of God. We must understand what that means to truly understand Jesus.
Imagining the Kingdom: The Treasure and the Pearl
Tommy Hinson dissects the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl then asks, "Who is the Kingdom of God for and what happens when we find it?"
Knowing God: Sharing in God's Victory (Part Five)
Tommy Hinson concludes the sermon series on 1 John.
Knowing God: Sharing in God's Victory (Part Four)
Tommy Hinson explores how being children of God anchors us in reality.
Knowing God: Living in God's Love (Part Four)
Tommy Hinson continues to preach from 1 John with emphasis on love and the source of love.
Knowing God: Living in God's Love (Part Three)
Dan Beilman discusses how we can test our faith and be certain that we know God.