The Meaning of Jehovah Rapha | Psalm 6
God has identified Himself as Jehovah Rapha, which translates to "The Lord is my healer." In Psalm 6, David experienced this firsthand when his soul was overrun with anxiety, despair, and shame. But he turned to God and discovered healing for his soul.
The Answer to All Anxious Thoughts
The religious leaders in the time of the gospel writers refused God’s answer to the problem of pain, loss, fear and confusion in society. God did not send more spiritual tools, or deep mysteries to discover. John 5: 37-47 makes it clear what God’s solution was and the questions proposed in that passage are still relevant to us today.
Theology that Inspires Trust in God
The challenges and hardships that we face in life can often leave us with questions about God and why life seems to be so hard. Understanding what Jesus accomplished at the cross will lead the way to living a life that is free to trust Him in all areas, even the places we are scared to go. It inspires us to surrender our whole lives to Him.
Zombies, Dynamite, and Ephesians 2
Ephesians 2:1–10 doesn’t say I was struggling—it says I was dead. But God, rich in mercy, made me alive with Christ. This message is a walk through that passage, letting its truth demolish the old stories I still catch myself living in.
The Cost of Discipleship | Galatians 6:17-18
God is a giver of many gifts. And what is the only reasonable response to these gifts? It is to offer ourselves back to Him through our submission under His Lordship. Pastor Ross explains the cost of following Jesus, and the many rewards that come from this obedience.
Let Me Boast About this One Thing | Galatians 6:11-16
There are lots of things that we boast about, but to the Apostle Paul, only one thing was worth it. Paul wanted to glory in how he was changed and set free through his inclusion with Christ on the cross, making him a new creation. Pastor Ross explains how this truth will change how you see God, yourself, and the world around you.
Seeing Jesus Clearly Reveals Your True Self | John 3: 22-4:3
John chapter 3 into 4, gives us a case study to look at a man who found his true self in comparison to who Jesus is. In our self-obsessed culture, this passage points to how can find our true selves in healthiest way possible.
What you sow, you will also reap | Galatians 6:7-10
You will reap what you sow is a popular parable, found in many forms both in and outside of Scripture. It is both a warning and an encouragement. Pastor Ross breaks down what it means to sow, and what it is that we will reap as a result as he shares this passage from Galatians 6:7-10.
Why Giving is Different from Tithing | Galatians 6:6
Giving money in the church can be an awkward conversation. And yet in nearly every epistle from the Apostle Paul, he talks about the value and importance of giving. Pastor Ross explains from the letter to the Galatians, why we don’t practice tithing in the church today, and why it is important to give and the freedom that comes with it.
Our Rights and Responsibilities are Connected | Galatians 6:2-5
It is not good for man to be alone. That was God’s judgement of Adam when he was alone in the garden. We were created for community, for it is through a community where God provides and cares for us. Where other believers come along and carry the burdens and struggles alongside us. But this is not an invitation to passivity. For there is a connection between our rights and our responsibilities that we must never forget.