5 Steps to Being on Mission
For some people, sharing the gospel seems like an intimidating task. “Who do I share with? How will they respond? What do I share?” Pastor Todd shares 5 steps to being on mission that are attainable for everyone. Take heart Christian! Sharing the gospel is not as scary as you think. Take a look below and ask yourself, where am I at in these 5 steps? We encourage you to take practical steps in your everyday life to partner with the work God is doing around you....
Resources on the Doctrine of Sovereign Grace
New to terms like "Reformed" or "election" or "sovereignty"? Here are a few places to start exploring. ...
The Song of the Lamb (Summary of Revelation)
Revelation tells one epic story from start to finish. It's a story of loss and sin and judgment. It's a story of renewal and salvation and glory. It's a story of dragons and beasts and lions and thrones. No summary is sufficient, but this is the song of the Lamb. ...
Revelation Wrap Up & End-Time Views
As our series in Revelation concludes here are some final thoughts on various end-time views as well as resources for further study. ...
Answering the Accuser
On Sunday we talked about how when the accuser threatens us we respond with the blood of the lamb. As we connect our lives to the truths of the gospel we find a profound and unshakeable hope. ...
Spring 2022 Bible Reading Plan - Letters to the 7 Churches: Smyrna
This church was known for suffering. Smyrna is the Greek word for myrrh, a flagrant perfume used in burial. Many believe that this church represents the martyrs of all the ages and the sweet-smelling fragrance of their faithfulness until death. There was no rebuke for this church and because they were faithful until death, their lampstand has never been removed. Christianity has never completely left this city. It is the only one of the seven cities still in flourishing condition....
Spring 2022 Bible Reading Plan - Letters to the 7 Churches: Ephesus
What do we know about Ephesus? Paul spent between two to three years teaching in Ephesus (Acts 19:8-10). In his farewell letter to the Ephesian elders, he gives a clear warning to look out for "savage wolves" and men who would speak "perverse things.” Ephesus was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. There were 14 temples dedicated to idolatrous pagan gods, but none rivaled the Temple of Artemis, the Greek goddess who was heartily worshiped by the Roman Empire during this time. ...
Revelation Resources
Want to learn more about Revelation? It’s a rich, beautiful, powerful book. Here are a few places to start in your journey in addition to our sermons on Sunday mornings and your study in Community Groups. ...
Why Are We Meeting Off-Site for Easter??
Why are we meeting off-site for Easter? Because we are one church, singing one song, about one Savior. ...
Spring 2022 Bible Reading Plan - Building the Church
We understand that the church Jesus was building was a people for Himself. Sin created a chasm between us and a holy God. By God’s grace, that chasm has been closed! We’ve been justified by Christ’s death on the cross and are now part of His church because when God sees us, He sees Jesus’ righteousness. Our identity now becomes one who is a citizen of the Kingdom of God. The way we live must align with what God has called us to. Let’s take a look at how we live as members of Jesus’ church....
Worthy Places to Invest in End of Year Giving
Looking to invest some end of year giving well? Our gospel partners would be a wonderful place to start. ...
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 15: John 6
In John 6 Jesus continues to demonstrate and declare His divinity and teaches salvation and relationship with God through faith in Him by contrasting the natural with the spiritual; just as he did with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman in chapters 3 and 4. Here He contrasts natural food with spiritual food. ...
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 14: Luke 9:18-26
In chapter 9 Luke we see more of the ‘astonishing majesty of God’ as he feeds the 5000, and heals a boy tormented by an evil spirit. He soberly teaches concerning the cost of following Him. And most importantly Jesus discloses His coming humiliation, death and resurrection in Jerusalem; accomplishing the Father’s purpose for His coming. ...
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 13: Luke 8:1-56
Jesus continues his ministry demonstrating the compassion and power of God; penetrating the depth of the human heart, calling for faith, obedience and exposing fear in the hearts of men. He reproves unbelief and commends faith as He encounters both. ...
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 12: Luke 7:36-50
In Luke 7 we see Jesus' full power and compassion on display! He heals a centurion's servant from afar with just his word. He raises a widow's son from the dead....
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 11: John 4:31-54
As we finish John 4 we continue to see the depth of the Father's sovereign plan in salvation and Jesus' absolute commitment to accomplish his Father's work with his disciples, the Samaritans, and the nobleman....
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 10: John 4:1-30; John 7:37-39
Jesus encounters a Samaritan women and, breaking cultural norms, begins an amazing converstation about living water, personal details of her life, true worship and His identity. During this encounter our wonderful Savior brings the good news of his gospel and tenderly reveals the condition of her heart and her need of his forgiveness as he openly acknowleges that He is the...
Keep ReadingFinancial Update
Church, Thank you for continuing to partner was us over this past year, even in the most precarious of circumstances. As Ricky preached on Sunday, the kingdom of God never stops increasing and moving forward and we are very grateful for your partnership that allows us to continue to move forward together in the small slice of God’s growing kingdom that is Cross of Gr...
Keep ReadingFall Bible Reading Plan Week 9: John 3:1-21
John 3:16 is perhaps the most well-known verse in the entire Bible. But if we understand what surrounds it, we’ll find even more good news....
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