…So we don't lose heart in suffering, part 2
Suffering, difficulty, and pain are an unavoidable aspect of the human experience. In the face of such challenges, it’s all too easy to be overwhelmed and slide into hopelessness.
In this second half of a two-part series, Josh explores and unpacks the uplifting and timeless reasons for hope found in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.
…So we don't lose heart in suffering, part 1
Living on a planet tainted by sin means difficulties and afflictions and persecutions are par for the course. Will your suffering ruin you? Leave you without hope, alone, finished? It doesn’t have to. In this first of 2 sermons taken from 2 Corinthians 4, Josh walks through a particularly comforting and encouraging passage for those caught in overwhelming storms.
The Freedom of Being Enough
What if we really are enough? What if Jesus has so qualified us, and so accepted us, that we no longer have to look to this world for an indication of our worth and value? What would it mean for our daily lives to stand in this truth? This week Krystle Morris explores what it means to be fully measured and fully accepted in Christ, and how standing in His truth can change our everyday moments.
We Get to Carry Eachother
What is the difference between the old covenant and new covenant commandments? How do we fulfill one of the most important commands in the New Testament, and what does that look like? This week's teaching reminds us who we are, and how we were made to live; loving God, and loving others.
Jesus and His Church - Ephesians 1:22-23
For centuries, our understanding about the concept of church and what it is has revolved around a building or place to visit in order to worship God. But this was not the original idea of church. Instead, church is a gathering of called out people that share the life of Jesus with one another and with a hurting and lost world. Discover what that means and how it impacts how we invite people to ‘church’ as Ross explores Ephesians 1:22-23.
The Majesty of Jesus - Ephesians 1:20-22
Recognizing and rejoicing in the majesty of Jesus will lead us into a deeper appreciation for His love for us. Not only is Jesus the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, He is also our High Priest. He has built a bridge to represent man to God and God to man. Join Ross as explores Ephesians 1:20-22 and the supremacy of King Jesus.
How God solved my problems
As we move through our days trying to be better, we are plagued with three major problems: a Needs problem, an Inner Standard problem, and a Personal Commentary problem. Learn about God's perfect, permanent solution.
What Great Power - Ephesians 1:19
“Life is hard” is one of those obvious statements, you might as well be saying “water is wet!” Trials and difficulties are an inevitable part of all of our lives—that’s just a reality. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that they can often be overwhelming. As we continue our study in the book of Ephesians, we see a beautiful reminder from Paul, that we have an incomparable power available to us as we face these struggles. In Ephesians 1:19, Paul tells us about the surpassing greatness of God’s power that is a present tense power. It’s not a power to distract us from our stuff, but a power that meets us in the middle of our insecurities, shame, anxieties, depression, illnesses, disappointments, hurts and frustrations. It’s the same power that conquered the grave and raised Jesus from the dead.
What God Wanted - Ephesians 1:17-18
What motivated Jesus to leave Heaven, lay down His rights, suffer on the cross and die? Why would He ever willingly choose to experience that? Because He loves you. God wanted to have an inheritance, a possession, a treasure that is His saints.
Join Ross as he shares from Ephesians 1:17-18 about the perfect love of God that He has towards us.
The Hope of Our Calling - Ephesians 1:17-18
Jesus warns us of the game plan of our enemy. It is a plan to steal, kill and destroy. And while there are many ways in which that plan is executed, one of the most effective attacks is to take away hope. Because when one loses hope, everything else begins to crumble around it.
But Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly. He came to restore our hope. A hope that is not just for after we die, but a hope that will allow us to face each day, each struggle, each problem with a resolve and a strength that overcomes.
Join Ross as he looks at Ephesians 1:17-18 and we discover why Jesus and the cross is the hope of our calling.