After the terrible massacre at Shechem, Jacob and his family recognize their need to repent before God and walk faithfully with him again. Jacob finally makes good on his vow to return to Bethel. In a beautiful picture of repentance and heartfelt worship, the family puts away their idols, consecrates themselves to God and offers sacrifice.
Divorce and remarriage: opinions flourish around this subject but what does the Bible say? In this message, Pastor Doug surveys the biblical teaching on divorce and remarriage and answers the common questions Christians ask.
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will put into practice…
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. Application / Challenge TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will…
TALKING POINTS / WALKING POINTS View the sermon summary or dig deeper into the message during the sermon, in your personal Bible study, or with your family or Community Group in application-driven discussion. TAKE ONE STEP Each week, write down one doable concrete step of obedience, small or large, that you will put into practice…
When we think about the topic of generosity, we usually think about money. But generosity can be demonstrated across many dimensions of life. In this series taken entirely from the book of Luke, we will look at what it means to be radically generous, as Jesus was.
We live in an impatient culture. Even though our lack of patience brings us lots of pain, we don’t know how to escape it. Jesus’ biological brother James wants to help us restore calm in our lives. Through his letter in the New Testament, he’ll teach us (1) what patience is, (2) why it’s so crucial, and (3) how to develop it!
Many people don’t understand the Christianity they are rejecting. So what is the Christian gospel?
We live in a culture where belief in God is widely ridiculed. Despite that cultural pressure, many people profess their faith in God. What causes people to move from skepticism and become seekers?
Jesus was the greatest teacher the world has ever known. To convey spiritual truth he often used parables–stories drawn from everyday life in which he revealed the way of the Kingdom of God. In this series we will look at seven selected parables which, when understood and applied, will transform how you think and how you live.
