Sunday, October 26, 2014

James 1:18-27 - Worthwhile Religion

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard looks at James' epistle which is like a diagnostic check, evaluating what's going on inside the believer. How is the gospel expressing itself in your life? As the gospel takes deeper and deeper roots within it blossoms more and more on the outside with how we live and what we pursue. James 1:18-27 shows us that through the saving grace of Jesus Christ's life, death and resurrection, we are called to pursues worthwhile righteousness, worthwhile obedience, and worthwhile religion. We do not pursue these to earn God's favor or salvation, but rather because we are enamored with the grace extended to us through the Gospel.

Listen Online: James 1:18-27

Read Online: James 1:18-27


Sunday, October 19, 2014

John 8:48-59 - From Insults to Belief

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel looks at John 8:48-59 where we come to the conclusion of Jesus’ Temple Discourse. During the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus has disputed with the religious leaders and the crowds, and in our passage it comes to a head as Jesus once again clearly states that He is God. Jesus’ great I Am that is more than a theological statement of deity, but a call for us to take into account the degree to which we treasure Him in His Word.

Listen Online: John 8:48-59

Read Online: John 8:48-59


Sunday, October 12, 2014

John 8:39-47 - Family Resemblance

In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard continues the discourse around Abraham as the “Jews” and Jesus develop their arguments. In John 8:39-47 the Jews rely upon their family tree with Abraham and their spiritual legacy as the “people of God” to give them standing before Jesus. But Jesus' response is deafening that neither Abraham nor God is their father, but rather the Devil, which is evidenced by their lack of hearing, love, and truth. Our only credentials and hope is in Jesus Christ, the one sent from the Father to rescue His people from bondage.

Listen Online: John 8:39-47

Read Online: John 8:39-47


Sunday, October 5, 2014

John 8:31-38 - Free At Last

In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel continues in the book of John. We encounter the familiar saying, “you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” Freedom is something we all long for and truth is what we all profess to pursue. Yet in John 8:31-38 the truth that gives freedom is the Son of God, Jesus Christ. As you prepare for worship consider the bondage you experience in your life.

Listen Online: John 8:31-38

Read Online: John 8:31-38