We’re tempted to approach life like it’s something that we can control. But when we do, it frustrates us and disappoints us. This message looks at how to find joy in life despite the unpredictability of life and the certainty of death.
It’s easier than ever to live in denial of the unpleasant realities of life. But a life of denial makes life’s painful realities almost unbearable when they hit. This message teaches us how to see life as it is when we’re tempted to look away and shows us the benefits that we receive when we do.
We devote a big part of our lives to earning money and it often occupies our thoughts and conversations. Learning how to be financially content isn’t something we spend nearly as much focus on. This message looks at the attitudes toward money that don’t lead to satisfaction and shows us how we can find it.
People often turn to worship to find meaning and fulfilment in their lives. This is the right impulse! Yet, it is easy to follow through in the wrong ways and end up dissatisfied or even hurt. In this sermon, we turn to ancient wisdom and discover the essential principles that will ensure your worship is effective, refreshing, and life-giving.
We live in a culture where we’re trained to compete and taught to achieve. But the rewards don’t seem to satisfy, and our relationships are thinner than ever. This message looks at what happens when our goals are big and people are small and gives ways that we can build the kind of relationships that both strengthen and sustain us.
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 // [outline]
We can work hard and get a promotion only to learn that our company is facing bankruptcy or moving offshore. The randomness of life’s circumstances can leave us discouraged and frustrated. This message looks at how we can experience joy even when life seems to be out of our control.
We all long to be happy, but often happiness feels beyond our reach. This message looks at a person who made the pursuit of happiness an extended research project and considers the wrong paths and ultimate direction of the joy that we all seek.
People around the world have found inspiration in Jesus’ Great Commission since He gave to the first disciples 2,000 years ago. Nick Helliwell shares insights he has gained from it as a missionary to Indigenous Peoples.
Many Christians are enthusiastic to share the good news about Jesus, until they get a negative reaction. It can be disorienting when people don’t share our excitement with the gospel. This message looks at what it takes to be effective in sharing our faith.
When we see the dysfunction in our world, we often wonder what God is doing about it. This message looks at how God seeks to change one person at a time by transforming how we approach marriage, parenting, and work.
Do you know God as He has revealed himself in His Word? We can only do what God requires if we understand who He is. The message on Micah is one of judgment but also of hope for those who put their trust in the God of the biblical revelation who is like no other.
Many people believe that they are the creators of their own destinies and the masters of their own fate, and they live their lives accordingly. In Col 1:15-20, however, Paul thinks very differently. This text loudly proclaims that we all have the same Creator and Master: Jesus; and he explains why.
Christians today have developed a reputation for loving Jesus but not acting like Him. What are we doing wrong? Too often, the church has painted a picture of the destination but not shown how to get there. This message looks at how Christians become more like Jesus.
Do you ever struggle with the weight of the world's judgment and pressure? In today's sermon, we learn why in Jesus we have hope to stand in the face of judgment and freedom to live the best way possible!
With the pace of life and the overload of information, we’re easily distracted. It’s hard for us to go deep with anything because there’s always something new to try. That tendency is fatal to a healthy walk with Jesus. This message shows how to fix it.
Colossians 2:6-15 // [outline]
The goal, motivation, and power of Christian ministry are radically transformed by Jesus. This message considers how.
Christians should want to get closer to God, be more holy, and strengthen their spiritual lives. But the only way to do that is to delve deeper into Christ's love and grace. In this sermon, we are reminded why there is no way to improve on Christ's person and work for us.
Prayer is a universal phenomenon that can be seen in almost every culture. Even many atheists pray. The question is how? How should a Christian’s prayers differ from the world? This message looks at principles to guide our prayers from the Apostle Paul’s prayer for the Colossians.
It’s easy to be smug when we read headlines or see examples of people around us caught in sin. But the fact is that we all have a tendency to deny the seriousness of our sin. This message looks at the consequences of holding onto sinful habits and how God helps to set us free.
