Colossians #1: "But Wait... There's More"
Text: Colossians 1:1-14
We begin a short series on Paul's letter to the believers in Colossae. Pastor Jon notes that even though the letter is addressed to Christians, Paul prays that they will receive even more of what God has in store for them. The primary goal of the Gospel is not only that we would escape condemnation, but that we would live lives worthy of the Lord, pleasing to Him.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Was There no Balm in Gilead? - September 22, 2013
Was There no Balm in Gilead?
Text: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
In our personal lives we usually pay close attention to annual open enrollment for renewing or changing insurance coverage. This week we will follow Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, as he encourages the people of God to renew their commitments to holy living. Pastor Gloria encourages us to ask the question, 'Why am I out of healing balm and what can I do about it?"
Text: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
In our personal lives we usually pay close attention to annual open enrollment for renewing or changing insurance coverage. This week we will follow Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, as he encourages the people of God to renew their commitments to holy living. Pastor Gloria encourages us to ask the question, 'Why am I out of healing balm and what can I do about it?"
Sunday, September 15, 2013
The Kingdom: The Return of the King - September 15, 2013
"The Kingdom: The Return of the King"
Text: Matthew 21:33-46
Many of the Kingdom Parables remind us that Jesus will return. The parable of the wicked tenants should not simply be viewed as condemnation of the Pharisees and Sadducees, but a reminder that the new tenants (Gentile Christians) have not received the vineyard without also receiving the expectations of working in the vineyard.
Text: Matthew 21:33-46
Many of the Kingdom Parables remind us that Jesus will return. The parable of the wicked tenants should not simply be viewed as condemnation of the Pharisees and Sadducees, but a reminder that the new tenants (Gentile Christians) have not received the vineyard without also receiving the expectations of working in the vineyard.
Sunday, September 08, 2013
The Kingdom: The Generous Landowner - September 8, 2013
"The Kingdom: The Generous Landowner"
Text: Matthew 20:1-16
What does it mean for us to recognize that compared to others, we are the 11th hour workers in this story? On the other hand, what does it mean to consider that when compared to still others, we are the early birds? More importantly, what does this story tell us about God's grace and the way that the Kingdom of God functions?
Text: Matthew 20:1-16
What does it mean for us to recognize that compared to others, we are the 11th hour workers in this story? On the other hand, what does it mean to consider that when compared to still others, we are the early birds? More importantly, what does this story tell us about God's grace and the way that the Kingdom of God functions?
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
The Kingdom: Persistence in the Face of Injustice - September 1, 2013
"The Kingdom: Persistence in the Face of Injustice"
Text: Luke 18:1-8
Pastor Jon explores some of the ways that this passage has been misinterpreted, coloring our perspective of God. We are reminded that God gives good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:7-12) and that every good and perfect gift is from the Father (James 1:2-18).
Text: Luke 18:1-8
Pastor Jon explores some of the ways that this passage has been misinterpreted, coloring our perspective of God. We are reminded that God gives good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:7-12) and that every good and perfect gift is from the Father (James 1:2-18).
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