“People of Unity” Text: Philippians 1:15-30 Stories of those who have been persecuted for being the People of God remind us that we need have no fear when we are unified as the Body of Christ. By looking at the stories of Corrie ten Boom, Joseph and his brothers (Gen 45), and the Apostle Paul,…

“People of Gratitude” Text: Philippians 1:3-11 The People of God are People of Gratitude. Paul begins his letter to the believers in Philippi with an expression of gratitude for their partnership in the Gospel. Today, we consider what we have to be grateful for, and the ways that we partner together in the Gospel.

“We Belong to the Lord” Text: Romans 14:1-12 As we conclude our study in Romans, we look at what it means to live for the Lord and to die for the Lord. Paul’s concluding remarks help us to understand what it means to be the people of God, and how we are to live in…

“The Law of Love” Text: Romans 13:8-14 No longer enslaved to the law of sin and death, the follower of Christ is constrained by the law of love. We continue our journey through Romans with a look at what it means to be clothed with Christ, to be free from all debts except the debt…

“Overcoming Evil” Text: Romans 12:9-21 Paul begins to move toward practical teaching toward the conclusion of his letter. Here in Romans 12 he offers advice on how to relate to evil in the world around us. Recognizing that the Roman Christians were in conflict with their Empire, Paul tells them that they cannot overcome evil…

“Sacrifices: Living and Serving” Text: Romans 12:1-8 What does it mean to be a “Living Sacrifice”? What is God’s will for your life? What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of your mind? Pastor Jon tackles some of these questions from Romans 12, suggesting that God wants us as we are, and…

“Wild Olive Shoots” Text: Romans 11:1-6, 13-24 As we continue our journey through Romans, Paul writes about the unique relationship between Jews and Gentiles. We are reminded that we are “wild olive shoots,” grafted into the tree. Paul points out that the wild olive shoots can be cut off, and that the cultivated branches could…

“Beautiful Feet” Romans 10:1-15 Using the stories of Elijah and Peter, Pastor Jon helps us to consider the ways in which God wants to use all of us: our feet, our mouths, our ears. As Adopted Children of the Promise, we are called to have beautiful feet – strong, sturdy, fast, faith-filled feet that move…

“Children of the Promise” Text: Romans 9:1-8, 25-33 Paul helps us to understand how it is that gentiles can claim to be children of Abraham and heirs of the promise. We recognize that we obtain righteousness not by a pursuit of the law, but through faith. Pastor Jon reminds us that being children of the…

“Neither Height Nor Depth” Text: Romans 8:26-39 The conclusion of Romans 8 invites us to consider the depths of God’s love for us. We are reminded that God is for us, that Jesus doesn’t condemn us, and that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God is at work in every situation to bring about our…