A Profound Mystery (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

3 Caveats 1. Scripture confronts us 2. Scripture speaks into, rather than conforms to, our culture 3. Scripture shapes how we love, not just how we live  Key idea: A people centered on Jesus the Messiah reflect the Messiah in how they show honor to one another and in how they show dependence on one […]

Growing Through Knowing (John 10:22-42)

We often have trouble having faith in Jesus because we barely know the Jesus we are supposed to have faith in. Key Idea – We must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Key Practical Idea – We grow our faith through knowing Jesus, the object of our faith I. He has […]

Kingdom Purity & Promise (Haggai 2:10-23)

I. Kingdom Purity The work of our hearts is more important than the work of our hands. II. Kingdom Promise God’s gracious promise is greater than our circumstances, and even our failures.

Better Together (Ephesians 2:11-22)

Key Idea – Community is necessary because in it, we exalt and proclaim Christ better together than if we were apart. Community is God’s intention in the Cross Do people know me, and do I know others? Community is God’s context for our Growth A. Christ-likeness is the Purpose for Community B. Community is Necessary […]