Messages

A message from the series “Sermons.” When Jesus came the first time, He came with the full power and authority of the godhead to undo the curse of sin wherever
He went as a demonstration of His divinity and glory. As we consider here the stories of the faithful Centurion and the Resurrection of the widow of Nain’s son, we see how Christ’s Authority Emboldens Our Faith, and how Christ’s Compassion Evokes His Glory.

A message from the series “Sermons.” As we consider the whole of chapter 6, which is Luke’s account of the sermon on the plain, we see that the standard of conduct and righteousness He sets before us here is truly beyond our ability. Yet Christ does not give us this revelation to further our hopelessness. He is the one preaching these truths, He is the one offering us life, and He Himself is the one way of salvation. Therefore, He concludes His sermon by stating that He is to be the rock upon which our lives are built.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Jesus was a master of agricultural metaphors. His illustrations and parables were simple, yet powerful, and this is yet another that cuts right to the heart of the matter. We can profess to have faith and make ourselves outwardly appear very religious, but it is those who bear out the righteous fruit of faith who prove that they are true disciples of Christ. Even more, Christ teaches us that the mouth is the sound system of the heart, so what does our speech reveal about our spiritual state?

A message from the series “Sermons.” Jesus tells us to remember where we have fallen from; to repent and do the works we first did. We need to remember our Savior and our salvation constantly. When we grow cold toward the things of Christ we need to remember Christ.

A message from the series “Sermons.” After being “resurrected” out of the waters of death and the fish within those waters, the prophet Jonah finally goes to Nineveh, preaching what He was commanded to by God. Nineveh’s repentance, however, sends Jonah into a tailspin that ends in him scolding the Lord for his mercy and compassion towards an undeserving people.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Who are partakers of the divine nature and what does it mean to be a partaker of the divine nature? Pastor Jordan explores a theme that flows throughout the Scriptures. This theme is our union with Christ.

A message from the series “Sermons.” Have you had someone who should have shown you anger or wrath and vengeance instead show you generosity, love, and grace? As we explore the passage of Luke 6:37-42, we will see how Grace should characterize the life of the disciple. Though the word grace is never used once in this text, it lies at the heart of all the different things that Jesus addresses in these six verses. So we will discuss grace in loving your neighbor, grace in maturing discipleship, and grace in humble confrontation.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In the ethics of modern worldliness, hating people is a virtue. But not for Jesus. Sin is what He hates, and He teaches us here that those who belong to Him practice a very counter-cultural ethic of love: a love that puts others first, a love that does not expect anything in return, and a love that even extends to those who are your mortal enemies. In short, we are to love in a way that demonstrates the supernatural power of Christ and invites people to trust in Him.

A message from the series “Sermons.” In this sermon from Romans 12:3-10, Pastor Jon English explains how the New Testament assumes that church members be Converted, Consecrated, and Connected.