• The Power of Unity (John 17:20-26)
    Jun 3 2025

    To stand shoulder to shoulder with others created equally in the image of God but very different from ourselves — that’s true Christian witness.



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    24 mins
  • Heaven (Rev. 21:10; 21:22-22:5)
    May 25 2025

    Heaven isn’t just an eventual destination — it’s a reality we advocate for and create right here, right now.



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    23 mins
  • What God Has Made Clean (Acts 11:1-18)
    May 18 2025

    Who are the “unclean” in 2025? Why aren’t we spending more time with them?



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    22 mins
  • The Testimony That Matters
    May 12 2025

    If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?



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    23 mins
  • Servants of the Servant King (Luke 19:28-40)
    Apr 13 2025

    Followers of Jesus must have the courage to not only celebrate the triumphant moments when Jesus enters the scene, but also to carry crosses of sacrifice and reconciliation when the crowds fall away and the real Kingdom work begins.



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    19 mins
  • What Does It Cost? (Matthew 10:32-39)
    Apr 6 2025

    Anything worth pursuing requires commitment and cost. The way of Jesus isn’t for the timid!



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    17 mins
  • What About My Sin? (Ephesians 2:1-10)
    Mar 30 2025

    Jesus took care sin so we could live in grateful love rather than bitter condemnation and foreboding.



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    18 mins
  • How Can I Be Sure? (John 20:24-31)
    Mar 23 2025

    How can I be sure Jesus is who He says He is, if I can’t touch the wounds myself?



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    21 mins