Date: 07/25/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Whose Word Will You Live For?
Scripture: Acts 12:1-25
Description: As the Gospel continues to go forth, Peter and Herod demonstrate two ways to respond.
From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth
Date: 07/18/21
Speaker: M. K.
Title: From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth
Scripture: Acts 11:1-30
Description: Understanding that God accepts all people without distinction affected the Jerusalem church's whole purpose and mission. As we consider this passage, we are challenged to find our role in Jesus' mission to get the gospel to the ends of the earth, a role for which he enables us.
No Partiality?: Acts 10:34-48
Date: 07/11/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: No Partiality?
Scripture: Acts 10:34-48
Description: God accepts anyone from anywhere because, through Jesus, God can forgive anyone from anywhere.
The Gospel Goes Global: Acts 10:1-33
Date: 07/04/21
Speaker: Bill Heerman
Title: The Gospel Goes Global
Scripture: Acts 10:1-33
Description: In this passage the good news of the gospel extends to the gentiles. It is a transformative moment for the people of God. There is no longer a distinction between Jew and Gentile: all of God's people are washed clean by the blood of Jesus. And if God doesn't make a distinction, neither should we.
A Fruitful Community: Titus 3:8-15
Date: 06/20/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: A Fruitful Community
Scripture: Titus 3:8-15
Description: How can we cultivate a fruitful community, where what we believe about God shapes how we live together?
The Heart of God: Titus 3:1-8
Date: 06/20/21
Speaker: Matt Givens
Title: The Heart of God
Scripture: Titus 3:1-8
Description: Faithful Christian living begins with remembering that when we were from from him, God was merciful to us.
Grace and Glory: Titus 2:11-15
Date: 06/13/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Grace and Glory
Scripture: Titus 2:11-15
Description: What orients our lives as Christians? The grace of God that has appeared, and the glory of Christ that will appear.
Adorning the Gospel: Titus 2:1-10
Date: 06/06/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Adorning the Gospel
Scripture: Titus 2:1-10
Description: Our lives can obscure or display the beauty of the gospel we profess. What do we need in order to make the beauty of the gospel clear?
Terrifying Teachers: Titus 1:10-16
Date: 05/30/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Terrifying Teachers
Scripture: Titus 1:10-16
Description: Paul explains why elders are necessary. False teachers have infiltrated churches in Crete and are teaching religious rules. Such teaching must be stopped.
Leadership Matters: Titus 1:5-9
Date: 05/23/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Leadership Matters
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9
Description: What is an elder? Who should be elders? And how should we respond to what Paul says about elders?
Succession Plan: Titus 1:1-4
Date: 05/16/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Succession Plan
Scripture: Titus 1:1-4
Description: What do we want to be about as a church? What do we want to hand on to those who come after us? The same things Paul handed down to Titus, and through Titus down to us.
Redemption in Christ: Ruth 4
Date: 05/09/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Redemption in Christ
Scripture: Ruth 4
Description: Boaz and Ruth marry. Ruth and Naomi enjoy all the undeserved blessings of redemption. Obed, grandfather of King David, is born.
Faith in Christ: Ruth 3
Date: 05/02/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Faith in Christ
Scripture: Ruth 3
Description: Ruth observes that everlasting provision comes through a marriage to Boaz. As a result, she takes a risk; she hopes solely in him.
Kindness of Christ: Ruth 2
Date: 04/25/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Kindness of Christ
Scripture: Ruth 2
Description: Boaz, a relative of Naomi, notices the impoverished Ruth gleaning in the fields. He ensures that she has an abundance of protection and provision.
Turning to Christ: Ruth 1
Date: 04/18/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Turning to Christ
Scripture: Ruth 1
Description: After leaving Israel, the place of God’s blessing, Naomi returns to Bethlehem. She returns without husband or sons, but with a loyal daughter-in-law, Ruth.
Do You Love Me?: John 21:15-19
Date: 04/11/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Do You Love Me?
Scripture: John 21:15-19
Description: There is no one the resurrected Jesus cannot restore. And there is nothing the resurrected Jesus cannot ask of us.
Easter is for Doubters: John 20:19-20, 24-31
Date: 04/04/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Easter is for Doubters
Scripture: John 20:19-20, 24-31
Description: The resurrection of Jesus turns fear to gladness, and skepticism to worship.
Good Friday Message: John 19:28-30
Date: 04/02/21
Speaker: Jonathan Worsley
Title: Good Friday Message
Scripture: John 19:28-30
Description: As Jesus dies on the cruel cross, he declares final two lines, which reveal who he is and what he came to do
Christian Contentment: Philippians 4:10-23
Date: 03/28/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Christian Contentment
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
Description: The secret to contentment isn't changing your situation, or even accepting your situation. The secret to contentment in any situation is to be in Christ, to enjoy the gift of his friendship and the promise of his provision.
Don't Be Anxious?: Philippians 4:6-9
Date: 03/21/21
Speaker: Matt McCullough
Title: Don’t Be Anxious?
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9
Description: Paul doesn't just tell us not to be anxious. He shows us what to do with our anxiety.