He Will Not Break You

Key idea: We can rest when we trust in the character and promise of God. “You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” -Augustine 1. Servant Treasured (v. 1) “The worth and excellency of a soul is to be measured by the object of its love.” -Henry […]

Kingdom Citizens and Earthly Relationships (Matthew 5:8-12)

Key idea: We as kingdom citizens see earthly relationships differently because of our King and his kingdom mission. Three kingdom truths to pursue that will guide, grow, restore, and give purpose to our everyday relationships and interactions.

Jonah 3 | God’s Scandalous Mercy

Key Idea: God’s mercy is scandalous because He loves the worst of sinners. I. The Pouty Prophet’s Pathetic Ministry (3:1-5) Luke 6:36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.Matthew 9:13 …‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” II. The Gracious God’s Scandalous Mercy (3:5-10) A.    […]

Rich Toward God (Luke 12:13-21)

Key idea: True life and lasting riches are found in God and not the riches of this world. “Creation is neither to be defiled nor despoiled, but as the ‘theater of God’s glory,’ it is to be delighted in and used in a stewardly manner.” – Herman Bavinck

Jonah 2 | God’s Undeserved Mercy

0. Intro: Repentance I. The Good: The Pouty Prophet PraysPart 1: Yahweh, You brought my life up from the pit (vv2-6)Part 2: Yahweh, You alone save (vv7-9) II. The Bad: The Pouty Prophet’s PrideNo Confession of SinNo Dependence on GodNo Commitment to Righteousness II. The Point: Come to the Lord1.    Confess your sin to God2.    […]

Anchored in God; Hungering for God (Matthew 5:5-6)

I. Anchored in God (Matthew 5:5) Defining MeeknessThe Foundation of Meekness (Psalm 37) “Meekness is not weakness but strength under control – a strength that is completely anchored in God’s sovereignty and surrendered to God’s purposes” The Effects of Meekness II. Hungering for God (Matthew 5:6) A Craving for Righteous Living Displaying Humility in the […]