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As Moses and Aaron prepare to confront Pharaoh again, they already know his heart is hardened. Their obedience seems destined to fail before they even begin. Yet when Aaron strikes the Nile and its waters turn to blood, the first plague begins a much larger demonstration of God's power and His determination that Egypt will know He is the LORD. In Part 11 of The Book of Exodus, Pastor Nate explores...

After weeks of preparation, Moses and Aaron finally confront Pharaoh with God's power. In Exodus 7, Aaron throws down his staff and it becomes a serpent, only for Pharaoh's magicians to apparently reproduce the same sign. But Aaron's serpent swallows theirs—a powerful image in a culture where the serpent represented Pharaoh's divine authority and sovereignty. In Part 10 of The Book of Exodus, Past...

After Moses obeys God and Israel's suffering becomes worse, God responds by reminding Moses of His covenant, His promises, and His identity as the LORD. He has heard His people's groaning, and He will deliver and redeem them. At the center of His promise is a powerful declaration: “I will take you to be My people, and I will be your God.” In Part 9 of The Book of Exodus, Pastor Nate explores our d...

Moses and Aaron finally stand before Pharaoh with God's command: “Let My people go.” Pharaoh not only refuses—he responds by making Israel's slavery even harsher. Suddenly, obedience appears to have made everything worse. In The Book of Exodus, Part 8, Pastor Nate explores what happens when following God leads directly into resistance. We should expect that people who don't know God may not unders...

Moses has finally agreed to obey God's call and return to Egypt, but an unexpected encounter on the journey reveals that Moses himself has neglected the covenant he is being sent to proclaim. By connecting Exodus 4 with God's covenant in Genesis, the prophets, Romans, and ultimately Jesus, Pastor Nate explores the relationship between grace and obedience. We cannot earn salvation through our actio...

As Moses prepares to return to Egypt, his doubts become increasingly direct. Even after God reveals His name, promises His presence, and gives Moses miraculous signs, Moses insists that he isn't qualified and ultimately asks God to send someone else. Yet God reminds Moses that He is the One who created his mouth and will equip him for the work ahead. In Part 6 of The Book of Exodus, we're challeng...

Continuing at the burning bush in Exodus 3, Moses asks God an important question: “What shall I say when they ask Your name?” God's answer—“I AM WHO I AM”—reveals far more than a name. God is eternal, self-existent, unchanging, sovereign, and greater than anything Moses will encounter in Egypt. He is also the covenant-keeping God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who has heard the cries of His people a...

As we continue through The Book of Exodus, Israel has spent generations waiting for deliverance. Their cries rise to God, and Scripture tells us that God hears, remembers, sees, and knows. His “remembering” isn't because He had forgotten His people—it signals that the time has come for Him to act upon His covenant promises. At the burning bush, God calls Moses to return to Egypt and lead His peopl...

Continuing our journey through Exodus, we follow Moses as his life takes an unexpected turn. After attempting to rescue an oppressed Hebrew in his own strength, Moses is forced into exile. Yet what appears to be failure is actually the beginning of God's preparation. Through decades spent in Midian, God patiently shapes Moses' character before entrusting him with leading Israel out of Egypt. This...

Continuing our study through Exodus, we see God's providence on display in the midst of oppression, fear, and uncertainty. Through unlikely people—including Hebrew midwives, a desperate mother, and even Pharaoh's own daughter—God advances His covenant promises. By examining the difference between God's sovereignty and providence, we're reminded that while we may not always understand His purposes,...

The book of Exodus begins with a people who seem forgotten. More than four hundred years have passed since Joseph, a new Pharaoh has risen to power, and Israel now finds itself oppressed. Yet beneath the surface, God is quietly fulfilling the promises He made generations earlier. In this opening message, we discover that Exodus is ultimately a story of God's covenant faithfulness. Even when circum...

As we conclude our Why Church? series, we're reminded that every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ. Looking at 1 John and Romans 1, we see that the gospel isn't merely information to believe—it is good news meant to be shared. Although fear often keeps us silent, confidence in the power of the gospel gives us courage to speak. God uses ordinary believers to proclaim the extraordinary...

Continuing our Why Church? series, we ask the question: Why Servant Hearts? Looking at Philippians 2, we discover that the church isn't meant to function like a business serving customers. Instead, every believer is called to imitate the humility of Jesus by putting others first. When we gather with servant hearts, we strengthen the church, encourage one another, and reflect the character of Chris...

Continuing our Why Church? series, we explore a deeper question than simply Why Give? We ask, Why Be Generous? Looking at the example of the early church and Paul's teaching to the Corinthians, we discover that biblical generosity extends far beyond regular financial giving. It is a heart posture that reflects God's compassion, builds unity within the church, creates opportunities to meet practica...

As we continue our Why Church? series, we explore the question: Why Give? Looking throughout Scripture, we discover that giving is not primarily about funding an organization. Instead, it is an act of worship rooted in trust, gratitude, and generosity. From Old Testament tithes to New Testament generosity, believers are called to steward God's gifts faithfully and participate in the mission of sha...

As we continue our Why Church? series, we explore the question: Why Communion? Looking at 1 Corinthians 11 and other passages throughout Scripture, we discover that communion isn't simply a religious ritual. Jesus gave this practice to His church as a way to remember His sacrifice, proclaim the gospel, celebrate the new covenant, examine our hearts, and demonstrate our unity as believers. Communio...

As we continue our Why Church? series, we ask a simple question: Why do we sing? Looking at Psalm 96 and other passages throughout Scripture, we discover that singing is far more than a tradition or a warm-up before the sermon. God commands His people to sing because music helps us remember truth, teaches sound doctrine, engages both our minds and hearts, and encourages the body of Christ as we wo...

As we continue our "Why Church?" series, we explore the importance of preparing for worship. Looking at the example of the Bereans in Acts 17 and God's instructions to Israel in the wilderness, we discover that meaningful worship doesn't begin when we enter the sanctuary—it begins beforehand. Through Scripture, prayer, intentional planning, and meaningful fellowship, we can better engage with God...

As we begin a new series exploring the purpose of the church, this message asks a foundational question: Why church? Looking at Acts 2 and the example of the early church, we see that gathering together isn’t merely tradition—it’s God’s design. The church exists for teaching, fellowship, prayer, discipleship, and living life together in authentic Christian community.

Pastor Scott Kahn's Sermon for Sunday, May 17th 2026 wrapping up the book of Romans: As Paul closes the book of Romans in Romans 16:25–27, he summarizes the beauty of the gospel and all that God has done through Christ. This message walks through how the gospel strengthens believers, brings unity among God’s people, and points all glory back to God. Whether you’ve studied Romans deeply or are hear...

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