The hope we have in Jesus includes the promise of being physically resurrected with Christ into new, eternal life. While our current bodies are mortal, subject to sickness and aging and destined to die, we look forward to the resurrection in which we’ll have physical, resurrected bodies - free from the presence of sickness or death and able to live physically in the presence of God forever. While the Bible doesn’t tell us every detail about what these bodies will be like, the glimpses it provides through Jesus’ own resurrection should give us an excited anticipation of our eternal life to come.
Everything hinges on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection, the entirety of Christianity falls apart: our sin remains, death isn’t defeated, and Jesus was simply a good moral teacher who died like all others. But thanks be to God that the resurrection is true! Jesus overcame sin, death and the grave by resurrecting to new life so that we could have new life in him. We have the eternal hope that we too will be raised to life when He returns to make all things new.
The truth of the gospel transforms the lives of those who receive it. There is no other idea, message, or focus that is more important than the truth that Jesus Christ - God in human form - came to live a perfect life, die on the cross as a sacrifice for our sin, defeat death and rise to new life so that in him we might live. Are you ready to share this message of hope with the people around you?
The gathering of the church is a beautiful mixture of people following Jesus together, each bringing their God-given gifts and abilities to love and serve one another for the glory of God. The Apostle Paul reminds the church that when we gather, it’s important to bring our gifts to bear in an orderly way that brings encouragement and not confusion. And as words of prophecy or encouragement are shared, we test everything against God’s Word, always seeking to build up the church body.
Paul reminds us that spiritual gifts are not given for self-centered display, but rather for the building up of the church. Love must guide how we use our gifts, and clarity in speech is more valuable than impressive words if it helps others grow in Christ. When the church gathers, the focus should be on strengthening, encouraging, and comforting one another, so that both believers are built up, and unbelievers can clearly encounter God’s presence.
What does real love look like? The Apostle Paul reminds the church that no matter how gifted or persuasive or influential we might be in the world, none of that matters if we don’t show genuine love to others. Not a superficial or conditional love, but a love that follows the very model of Jesus Himself.
In a world that often celebrates individualism, Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 that we are all uniquely gifted to serve as essential members of one unified body—the Church. We are diving into how our differences are not divisions but divine designs for a greater purpose in Christ.
What are spiritual gifts? Every follower of Jesus has been gifted uniquely by God in a way that will bring blessing to others and glory to Him. Whether it’s a gift of healing or wisdom, faith or discernment, these gifts are meant to be shared with others in the church family as we encourage one another and build one another up.
From the beginning, God’s heart has been for the whole world, creating us to reflect His image and making a way through Jesus for all people to know His love. His mission continues through us as we bring His light, His hope, and the Good News of Jesus to those near and far. In Acts 1:8, Jesus calls us to be His witnesses everywhere we go, and everywhere he sends us. We have been invited and empowered by God to share in His mission to spread His gospel HERE, NEAR, AND FAR.
“God has a plan.” You might have been told this in the midst of confusion, worry or even loss. The story of King Jehoshaphat shows us what it looks like to put our trust in God’s plan, even when all hope seems lost. In the midst of our worry and anxiety, we can find peace and comfort in knowing God is in complete control.
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The word advent means "arrival" or "coming," and for the Christian, the advent season is marked by both remembrance and anticipation. This year we'll be examining the life of John the Baptist - a man who's calling perfectly reflects the idea of advent. Even before he was born, John was chosen by God to prepare the way for His promised Messiah, the Savior of the world.
The family was designed by God to be the primary way in which we point each other toward Jesus. But in our broken world, our families can also be the source of some of our greatest struggles. Whether you're a son, daughter, parent or grandparent, this series will bring hope to families as we open God's Word, learn his design for families, and learn how we can all become better disciples of Jesus Christ.
The book of Romans is life-changing, filled from start to finish with the good news of the gospel: that Jesus Christ came to pay the price for our sin so we can have a new life in him. Explore the concepts of sin and salvation, judgement and mercy, law and gospel, and other core concepts for the Christian life.
What happens after we die? This question leads to many more about heaven, hell, eternity and our souls. The Bible will be our guide as we learn what God has in store for us after our life on this earth comes to an end, and the incredible hope we have for eternity in Jesus Christ.
We often chase after 'happiness' in our lives by pursuing hobbies, money, relationships, and success. But what happens when things don't go our way? How can we have joy during hard times or when the world around us is anything but joyful?
In a polarized world of opposite opinions on nearly every issue or current event, how do we make sense of it all? When we're confronted with a cultural issue or event, how would God have us respond? How does God want us to see the world? How does the Bible answer the fundamental questions of where we came from, why we're here, and what's right and wrong?
At Christmas we remember that God is the giver of the ultimate gift. This season is the perfect time to receive the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ and learn how to live it out each day.
When we understand that Jesus Christ is the ideal Lord and Savior, our relationship with Him will lead us toward the ideal perspective on every aspect of life including work, relationships, marriage, family and more.
Jesus taught in parables to paint a vivid picture of what the Kingdom of God was like, and how He wants us to live. In a world desperately searching for answers to the problems of suffering, injustice and inequality, Jesus provides the way to a transformed heart and a brand new life of hope.
Join us each week as we walk verse by verse through the most famous sermon Jesus ever gave: the Sermon on the Mount. The things we learn together will help us to Live Different - and live better - at work, at home, at school, and with our families.
Christmas represents the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation since the beginning of time. There is no greater reveal in history than the arrival of Jesus Christ - the hope of the world.
