In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Paul addresses the first major problem in the Corinthian church: favoritism. Could it be that modern-day churches face the same basic issues as our ancient predecessors? What relevance does this passage have for our church life today? And what does this all have to do with a basketball net? Listen in to Pastor David’s message on this topic:
Called to Be Holy
This week, Pastor David begins a series on the first few chapters of 1 Corinthians, a letter written to an ancient church with modern-day problems. Despite all the issues at Corinth, Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 that the believers there are called to be holy, and that God will keep them blameless until the day of Jesus’s return. How does this passage reveal that “Jesus is the subject”? (And what does that phrase mean?) Click below to listen in to this week’s sermon!
The Message is For You
Enter into the world of Theophilus, the addressee and recipient of a two-volume document known as Luke and Acts. In the midst of the story of Acts, Theophilus reads about a man who sounds very familiar to him: a centurion named Cornelius. Listen in as Pastor David preaches on Peter’s speech to Cornelius in Acts 10:34-43.
In the Beginning
The Gospel according to John opens with three famous words: “In the beginning…” On this, the first Sunday of 2014, Pastor David preaches on John 1:1-18, a passage which introduces to us the Word of God: Jesus Christ himself. How can this Word and the light he brings into the world transform our lives? Listen in to this week’s sermon!
Christ Our Brother
This Sunday was the fifth day of Christmas, a season which lasts twelve days and extends all the way to Epiphany, the next holiday in the church calendar. On this day, Pastor David highlights “five golden rings” from Hebrews 2:10-18, a passage that explains the connection between Jesus’s birth and death. Listen in to this message, and allow the word of God to transform your life!
Veni, Veni Emmanuel
This Christmas Eve, Pastor David led us in a reflection on an ancient Christian hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” which has lyrics that date back to at least the 9th Century. The seven stanzas of this hymn contain a powerful message that you won’t want to miss. Listen in to this message and celebrate the great truth that Jesus Christ is indeed here with us – and that he will be here again soon!
You can read the Latin and English lyrics by downloading this PDF file, which shows the back side of tonight’s order of worship: VeniVeni.pdf
A Smelly Kind of Love
Something smells a little fishy, doesn’t it? The well-known story of Joseph and Mary from Matthew 1:18-25 describes how a husband had to deal with a surprising unplanned pregnancy. Listen in as Pastor David explores this passage with us and gives us a couple of challenges for the Christmas season and beyond.
The Joyful Sound of Advent
In Isaiah 35, the prophet foretells a time when the redeemed of the Lord will walk along the pathway of holiness. This time will be marked by profound joy and gladness. Is this just a pipe dream for the people of God? How does the birth of Jesus signal a tremendous change in the work of the kingdom of God? And how can we sing for joy in our darkest hours? Click here to listen in to Pastor David’s sermon on this third Sunday of Advent:
The Tangible Peace of Advent
This week we studied Isaiah 11:1-10 together and found something unusual: that a plant was growing where nothing could be expected to grow! This prophecy foretells the coming of Jesus the Messiah, the one filled with God’s Spirit, God’s justice, and God’s peace. How can this transform our lives as we journey through this Advent season and beyond? Listen in to Pastor David’s sermon on this passage.
See the Hope of Advent
On this first Sunday of Advent, Pastor David preaches from Isaiah 2:1-5, a prophecy about a time when all nations will stream to Jerusalem to worship God in his temple. How does this passage point back in time to Jesus’s birth? And how does it point forward to his return at the end of the age? Click here to listen in, and let’s see the hope of Advent together!