Messages

A message from the series “Sermons.” The message we take to the nations is the message of the cross. But what did the cross achieve? In this sermon, Matthew Emadi considers two motifs of the atonement: Penal Substitution and Christus Victor.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon, Matthew Emadi considers the divinity and humanity of Christ and the enthronement of Christ in heaven as the Messiah. The goal of missions is the glory of risen and reigning Christ.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Pastor Jon English explains how Paul serves as our model for running the race well in the Christian life. Self-control, discipline, and determination are necessary for finishing well, and Christ enables us to do it all.

A message from the series “Sermons.” There were many other disciples beyond the 12 who followed Jesus and learned from Him during the time of His earthly ministry. Here in Luke 10, Jesus sent 72 of them ahead to make one more great evangelistic push in the cities and villages He would visit along His way to Jerusalem. As we study His instructions to them, we are reminded that as those united with Christ, we are by nature to be a missional people who share His heart for the world.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s disposition (a humble willingness to sacrifice), his inclination (to adapt for the good of others), and his motivation (gospel advance and gospel blessing). He also explains what it means to be “not under the law of God, but the law of Christ.”

A message from the series “Sermons.” Here in Luke 9, the disciples of Jesus were in a season of rough roads. They were being tempted by the Messianic fervor of the crowds, they pridefully argued over who would be the greatest in Christ’s kingdom, and they were suspicious of any ministry outside their little group. As we finish chapter 9 of Luke, we will see that the struggles faced by the disciples are the same struggles we face on the path of discipleship. The only way to overcome is by the grace and strength of Christ.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Pastor Jon English explains Paul’s defense of his own apostleship and his own rights, and then shows how Paul is our example, pointing to Christ, for how to love others by laying down our rights for the good of others and the progress of the gospel.

A message from the series “Sermons.” How would you define “Greatness?” The way the world defines it is very different than how the Bible defines it. In this passage, where Jesus is acting to correct and guide His disciples in godliness and humility, we find that true greatness is defined by Christ, modeled in ministry by receiving the lowly, and characterized by a kingdom mentality.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Prayer is one of the most basic spiritual disciplines of the Christian life, and if we are honest, it is one we struggle with the most. This sermon explores the command to pray, but seeks to move us from duty to delight as we embrace the incredible privilege of prayer and all the blessings we experience as we commune with God through Christ.