ARCC Sermons

New seasons are such a gift from the Lord. I think it’s arguable that even the ends of good seasons make those seasons all the more precious. The advent of new seasons create a hopefulness for those walking through difficult seasons. The fact that life isn’t one long day is hopeful for a broken humanity. And yet…there’s a very biblical way of thinking about the dawning of new day, week, and yes…ye...

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bri...

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bri...

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bri...

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord. The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality. In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bri...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.   DNA Questions - 1 Corin...

There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit of God.   DNA Questions - 1 Corin...

Why does Paul give parameters for speaking in tongues and for prophesying? Why does Paul need to address the submission of women to their husbands in this text? Why does Paul need to remind these people (and us) that this is a command from the Lord?   Nurture: When are you most built up in the gatherings of the saints? Why do you think that is? Is a willingness to speak up or to be silent for the...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace...

First Love There are many fights and battles that the believer will engage in over the span of a lifetime, but the most important fight, is the fight for your own heart.    DNA Questions   Discover -Which snapshot of the Ephesian church most intrigues you? Acts 19, Ephesians 3:8-10, or Revelation 2:1-7? -Which aspect of doctrine would you want to explore more in depth that is addressed in these te...

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves. 1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace. Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace...

The culmination of time with Jesus is proclamation of Jesus.   DNA Questions - John 15:26-27 Discover: What is the context in which Jesus is speaking? Why is it significant that the Holy Spirit is referred to as "Helper"? What is the connection between the Holy Spirit, bearing witness about Jesus, and having been with Jesus since the beginning?   Nurture: What connections can we make from this tex...

One of the marks of a disciples of Christ is that they “know the voice” of the good shepherd. In a culture of discipleship this looks like discerning the difference between the truth and the lie…between the one who wants to take it all and the One who gave it all in order to have us.    DNA Questions: John 10:1-15 Discover What is the significance of "truly, truly" at the very beginning? How are w...

When we think about being a church with a culture of discipleship we must start with a people who come and see and then ultimately come to know and believe in a person.   DNA Questions - John 1:43-51 Discover If this was the only scripture you had how would you understand the concept of discipleship or "following"Jesus? Why do you think Nathanael asks "how do you know me" instead of asking for a s...

The Psalmist talks about what it is like to be gladdened by the work of God and subsequently how we can be vigilant to see His work.   DNA Questions: Psalm 92 Discover: What does "good" mean in this context? What are the traits of the stupid man and the fool? What does it mean to flourish like a palm tree?   Nurture: How can you pursue a grateful heart? How do you view those who fail around you? H...

So often we come across beautifully written statements in scripture especially in the Psalms that we hold onto for dear life. Although that is a great thing, we can run into problems when we don’t really take the time to think through what those words mean and what God intended for us when He wrote them. Psalm 91 is a great example of what it means to think through God’s intent for such a phrase: ...

In a world where both secular culture and church culture tend towards the facade of “all is well” scripture does NOT. There is a raw-ness to this Psalm that leads the reader to look for a quick resolution, but instead is left to deal with the darkness. The good news is that we have a Savior who isn’t afraid to step into that space and sing along with us our song in the night.   DNA Questions - Psa...

Christianity is not just a religion. Christianity is just a name for the plan that God has made to establish His Kingdom on Earth. If you are a follower of Christ you have been brought out of a kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom He died and rose again to establish. God is raising up a people for His possession to be a part of His Kingdom and we get to play a part in this mission. Making disc...

No Christian really needs to be convinced that Godliness is the goal. God’s plan is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus. Jesus told us that it is enough to be like the master. The Psalmist helps us to know what godliness looks like not only in our our own life, but also in the life of the ones who will influence us.   DNA Questions - Psalm 86 Discover: How can the Psalmist say that...