God's power has given us everything we need to lead a godly life. All of that has come to us because we know the One who chose us. He chose us because of his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3) This verse will guide us through 6 weeks focused on how Peter was S.H.A.P.E.D. to serve God and how we can grow in our own understanding of how He is shaping us.
Explore with us how the Bible is unlike any other book we encounter. We can pick it up and read it and totally miss the point. We’ll spend five weeks learning about the Bible in all its beauty and power to change our lives if we let it. If the sermon you would like to watch is not yet posted, see here for the full service and fast forward to the sermon part of the recording.
When the first church began, it was shaped by the teaching of several leaders. God spoke through them to inform His people of what it meant to be part of this new movement on earth. It was a movement for all people. Everyone was welcome to join in. What can we learn from these first sermons in that very first church?
We are created for relationships, love, and affection. At the same time we struggle to welcome those who express their sexuality differently. God has spoken through Scripture about the importance of love and our expressions of love. In our culture today sexuality and gender continue to be redefined. What does it mean to welcome everyone in this area of sex and gender?
One of the best parts of the Christmas season is the music. The songs of David speak of the One who would arrive on earth to set things right. At Christmas we celebrate the Promised One who brings us life, hope, and new life.
The Tabernacle was a sanctuary tent the Israelites carried through the wilderness travels during the lifetime of Moses. It represented the presence of God among them. God gave very specific instructions about the furniture that would fill this moving worship center. How does the Tabernacle furniture point us toward Jesus and the appointments He has for our souls?
Prayer is a continual back-and-forth conversation with God. But sometimes, as followers of Jesus, we ask ourselves, "Does prayer work?" "Is God listening?" "Am I praying the right way?" "What should I pray about?" This four-week series will explore how Jesus teaches us to pray, how prayer can influence our communities, and examine other powerful prayer moments in Scripture.
