E100 #3: Promises, Promises – June 17, 2012

E100 #3: “Promises, Promises”Text: Genesis 22:1-19Abraham gives us an example of someone who was willing to trust that God would keep His promises.  Despite Abraham’s spotty history at keeping the covenant, we recognize that he was willing to offer Isaac back as the firstfruits of the promise.  The principle of firstfruits is a reminder that…

E100 #2: Living Stones – June 10, 2012

E100 #2: “Living Stones”Text: Genesis 11:1-9As we begin our journey through the Grand Narrative of Scripture, we explore what it means to be created in the Image of God, and how humanity has continued to live out a tarnished reflection of that Image. This week, Pastor Jon looks at the Tower of Babel, exploring the…

A Peculiar Companion – May 27, 2012

“A Peculiar Companion”Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14On Pentecost, we are reminded that Christ came not only so we could have eternal life, but that we could have abundant life in the here and now. Pastor Jon takes a look at Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones, and reminds us that God desires to breathe His…

A Peculiar Condition – May 13, 2012

“A Peculiar Condition”Text: John 17:6-19In the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, recorded in John 17, we discover that Jesus not only prays for the disciples, but he prays for us as well! In this prayer, we also learn of our peculiar condition–to be in the world but not of it. As subjects in the Kingdom…

A Peculiar Commission – May 20, 2012

“A Peculiar Commission”Text: Acts 1:1-11The last words of Jesus to the disciples were a commission to be witnesses to the whole world.  That commission has been handed down from disciple to disciple to disciple, until it has reached you.  What sort of a witness are you?  Who is depending on you to be the next…

A Peculiar Commandment – May 6, 2012

“A Peculiar Commandment”Text: John 15:9-17Pastor Jon continues to unpack what it means to be “A Peculiar People” by looking at some of Jesus’ teachings.  This week we explore the “New Commandment” that Jesus gives the disciples on the night he was betrayed.  As we discover what it means to “love as Jesus loved,” we learn…

A Peculiar Connection – April 29, 2012

“A Peculiar Connection”Text: John 15:1-8Jesus teaches that if we are connected to the vine, we will bear fruit. Pastor Jon explores this peculiar connection, highlighting some of the lessons we can learn from the grapevine, and what it means to talk about “Abiding in Christ.”

A Peculiar Commitment – April 22, 2012

“A Peculiar Commitment”Text: John 10:1-18As we understand what it means to follow the Good Shepherd, we are challenged by the knowledge that He has a peculiar commitment to the sheep… and calls us to have a peculiar commitment to Him and to each other.