The Twelve Prophets #5: Amos and Justice – August 8, 2010

“The Twelve Prophets #5: Amos and Justice”Text: Amos 5:18-27It was the best of times… Under Jeroboam the Second, the Northern Kingdom of Israel had experienced unprecedented growth, security, and wealth.  As we learn from studying the prophet Amos, this caused the people to become spiritually complacent, perpetuating injustices against the poor and innocent.  Amos says,…

The Twelve Prophets #3: Obadiah – July 25, 2010

“The Twelve Prophets #3: Obadiah”Text: ObadiahObadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, contains a prophetic oracle against the nation of Edom.  Pastor Jon offers some thoughts on how Christians today ought to be careful of falling into the same sins committed by the people of Edom.

The Twelve Prophets #1: Jonah Gets Down – July 11, 2010

“The Twelve Prophets #1: Jonah Gets Down”Text: Jonah 1 & 2Today we embark on a 16 week journey through The Twelve Prophets (commonly referred to as The Minor Prophets).  Pastor Jon looks at the first part of the book of Jonah as an image of our tendency to run from God, instead of going to…

Galatians #6: Parting Words – July 4, 2010

“Galatians #6: Parting Words”Text: Galatians 6This completes our six week series in the book of Galatians.  Pastor Jon takes a look at some of Paul’s practical comments, and then considers what it means for Paul to say, “I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.”  What might it mean for us to say that…

Galatians #5: The Fruit of the Spirit – June 27, 2010

“Galatians #5: The Fruit of the Spirit”Text: Galatians 5:13-25Pastor Jon takes a look at this familiar passage from Galatians, exploring what it means to live according to the Spirit instead of according to the law.  Paul teaches that the Spirit at work within us will bear fruit in keeping with the Spirit.  We are free…

Galatians #4: One of These Things – June 20, 2010

“Galatians #4: One of These Things”Text: Galatians 3:26-4:7Paul challenges our natural inclination to sort and categorize people based on race, economic status, or gender.  Indeed, the ground is level at the foot of the cross, and all people are welcome into the family of God as dearly loved children, co-heirs of the Kingdom of God.

Galatians #3: Hypocrisy and Integrity – June 13, 2010

“Galatians #3: Hypocrisy and Integrity”Text: Galatians 2:11-21This is the third of six sermons on the book of Galatians. Pastor Jon suggests that one of the biggest criticisms facing the church is that of hypocrisy–a charge that goes back to the earliest days of the church. The antidote is integrity, living the same way everywhere we…

Galatians #2: Anchored in Jesus – June 6, 2010

“Galatians #2: Anchored in Jesus” Text: Galatians 1:10-24 How do you face criticism and false accusations? Paul faced his accusers confidently, offering them evidence of his good fruits, references from other believers, and the story of his calling. Ultimately, he could face down the false accusations because he knew who he was in Jesus.