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Jesus Steps Forward to the Cross

Jeff Gordon

Matthew 26:39

Many modern people believe that Jesus was a victim of unfortunate circumstances and that his death was a mistake. John, however, writes that Jesus knew full well that he was about to die and willingly gave himself over to be killed by the authorities of his time. Jesus acted in faith in spite of his fears because he knew who he was and where he was going, and we as Christians can make the same decision when God brings suffering into our lives. Furthermore, Christians can respond positively to God's revelation just like some of the authorities in Jesus's day by not distracting themselves from the truth.

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John 18:1-11, John 13:1-1, Matthew 26:39-39John 18:1-11,John 13:1-1,Matt 26:39-39 John 18:1-11, John 13:1-1, Matt 26:39-39By Jeff Gordon ...

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New Life in Christ

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:17-4:6

Believers should be prepared to suffer. Noah suffered and sacrificed a great deal in his life. His rescue came at a significant cost; Christ's rescue of humanity came at an even greater cost. Christ's suffering is the supreme example for us and is also the reason why we can live different lives. Christ suffered so we can have new life.

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1 Peter 3:17-4:61 Pet 3:17-4:6 1Pet 3:17-4:6By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 12/06/2012Believers should be prepared to suffer. Noah suffere...

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Confrontation and Persecution

Jim Leffel

Acts 7

Persecution continues in the early church. Stephen is accused of blasphemy, and is put on trial. He gives his defense before the court, reminding them of God's grace and provision throughout history. Stephen understood God's heart - what He cared for the most - do we display that same understanding? If so, we should be telling others! The same God of History that Stephen speaks of is with us too. \r\n

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Witnesses in a Hostile World

Scott Risley

1 Peter 2:11-25

Peter reminds his audience that they are different than those who don't believe in Christ and they should live differently for their own good and for their witness to others. Believers can represent Christ in a hostile world by expecting slander, not being needlessly offensive, communicating with kindness, and being proactive with good deeds. Christ is the ultimate example.

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1 Peter 2:11-251 Pet 2:11-25 1Pet 2:11-25By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/08/2012Peter reminds his audience that they are different than...

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Sermon on the Plain - Part 1

Ryan Lowery

Luke 6:12-26

Jesus teaches about four blessings for the poor, hungry, weeping, and ostracized; as well as four corresponding woes for the rich, fed, laughers, and popular. Jesus is teaching a paradigm of reversal: that a disciple who adopts God's values will gain fulfillment, while one who adopts material values will end up with sorrow. Those who sacrifice these selfish values now will receive great joy in heaven.

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Luke 6:12-26Luke 6:12-26 Luke 6:12-26By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 09/30/2012Jesus teaches about four blessings for the poor, hungry, wee...

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It is Finished!

Jim Leffel

John 19:17-37

It is impossible to overstate the importance of the cross as far as the focus of the Bible, and the focus of the Christian life, go. By stating "It is finished," Jesus indicates that his work on Earth is done, the Scriptures predicting his death are fulfilled, and that our debt to God is paid in full. As the primary message of the Bible, the fact of the cross demands a response - either to be offended or turned off from the reality that we needed Christ's sacrifice, or to accept Christ's death as a payment for our own sins.

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John 19:17-37John 19:17-37 John 19:17-37By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/19/2012It is impossible to overstate the importance of the cross ...

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Jesus Is Born

Ryan Lowery

Luke 2:7-52

When God entered into humanity through Jesus, he was a polarizing figure. Three scenes from Jesus' childhood confirm that Jesus was the promised Christ but also hint that there is more to the story than a conquering king. Jesus was willing to do the right thing even if it came at the cost of popularity, and he was also willing to take a position of sacrifice in order to lift up the undeserving.

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Luke 2:7-52Luke 2:7-52 Luke 2:7-52By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 07/29/2012When God entered into humanity through Jesus, he was a polarizi...

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The Blood of the Lamb

Scott Risley

Exodus 11:1-12:42

God sends the tenth and final plague on Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Moses explains God's detailed instructions for the Passover. Striking parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus Christ are presented including 1) The choice of the lamb, 2) The blood of the lamb, 3) The meal of the lamb, 4) The protection of the lamb, 5) The memorial of the lamb.

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Exodus 11:1-12:42Exod 11:1-12:42 Exo 11:1-12:42By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 07/09/2012God sends the tenth and final plague on Pharaoh a...

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The Order of the Towel

Jim Leffel

Luke 22:24

On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus had dinner with his disciples in the Upper Room to prepare them for their future work. While they argued amongst themselves who was the greatest disciple, Jesus began to wash their feet. He taught them about servant leadership through his humble actions and left us an example to follow. Do we believe true fulfillment is found when we put the needs of others before ourselves?\r\n

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John 13:1-17, Luke 22:24-24John 13:1-17,Luke 22:24-24 John 13:1-17, Luke 22:24-24By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/08/2012On the night befo...

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