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Even an intelligent, religious man from Jesus’ day was confused when Christ said, “You must be born again.” What does that mean? What does that mean for us? Are you born again? Is so, when? And how? And how do you know? 

Even an intelligent, religious man from Jesus’ day was confused when Christ said, “You must be born again.” What does that mean? What does that mean for us? Are you born again? Is so, when? And how? And how do you know? 

Who would expect a man to be mad about a mission accomplished? But mad Jonah became, mad enough to die. This message examines the scandal of grace, our human instinct to judge God, and the forked road that stretches ahead of us all—Will you accept grace or not?

Who would expect a man to be mad about a mission accomplished? But mad Jonah became, mad enough to die. This message examines the scandal of grace, our human instinct to judge God, and the forked road that stretches ahead of us all—Will you accept grace or not? 

God gave Jonah a second chance at his calling, which ended in the most unexpected blessing, the repentance of the wicked people of Nineveh. God does the same thing in our lives, offering us a chance to be different people who choose a different path now that we have a new knowledge of God’s power and love. 

God gave Jonah a second chance at his calling, which ended in the most unexpected blessing, the repentance of the wicked people of Nineveh. God does the same thing in our lives, offering us a chance to be different people who choose a different path now that we have a new knowledge of God’s power and love. 

Jonah’s best moment happened in the worst place. Surrounded by God knows-what-digestive fluids, he confessed his desperation and praised the Lord’s salvation. The same thing happens to us. Sometimes we have to hit bottom to realize our constant need for God and the grace that reaches us in our lowest places.

Jonah’s best moment happened in the worst place. Surrounded by God knows-what-digestive fluids, he confessed his desperation and praised the Lord’s salvation. The same thing happens to us. Sometimes we have to hit bottom to realize our constant need for God and the grace that reaches us in our lowest places.

Jonah, when given a clear mission from heaven, ran from God, a foolish idea. But we often do the same thing, running from a truth that challenges us to change. This message confronts spiritual “runners” and refuses to let them run too far without hearing the voice of God. 

Jonah, when given a clear mission from heaven, ran from God, a foolish idea. But we often do the same thing, running from a truth that challenges us to change. This message confronts spiritual “runners” and refuses to let them run too far without hearing the voice of God. 

The thrilling story of Boaz and Ruth ends with a marriage and a Messiah hinting genealogy, proof that God was up to something good in the midst of the mess. Those who call Christ their spiritual husband hold on to that same hope, that God is working out all things for the good of his people, even if the greatest good is generations into the future. 

The thrilling story of Boaz and Ruth ends with a marriage and a Messiah hinting genealogy, proof that God was up to something good in the midst of the mess. Those who call Christ their spiritual husband hold on to that same hope, that God is working out all things for the good of his people, even if the greatest good is generations into the future. 

Naomi and Ruth took a huge risk that night when the young Moabite snuck close to the threshing floor, but that is where her true connection happened with her “redeemer.” By God’s grace, we have those moments too, when we give up the world, deny ourselves, and take the risk of following our Redeemer. Thankfully, he doesn’t turn us away but instead “does not rest” until we are rescued and resting in...

Naomi and Ruth took a huge risk that night when the young Moabite snuck close to the threshing floor, but that is where her true connection happened with her “redeemer.” By God’s grace, we have those moments too, when we give up the world, deny ourselves, and take the risk of following our Redeemer. Thankfully, he doesn’t turn us away but instead “does not rest” until we are rescued and resting in...

Everything changed for Ruth’s story when she met the man, the one who would show her favor and give her comfort. Remind you of Anyone you know/worship? Jesus is the better Boaz, the “man of standing” who sees us and saves us in our greatest time of need. Staying close to him, as Ruth did with Boaz, is the best way to find peace in the midst of the mess.

Everything changed for Ruth’s story when she met the man, the one who would show her favor and give her comfort. Remind you of Anyone you know/worship? Jesus is the better Boaz, the “man of standing” who sees us and saves us in our greatest time of need. Staying close to him, as Ruth did with Boaz, is the best way to find peace in the midst of the mess.

A famine, 3 deaths, a bitter woman, and the chaos of the judges comprise the 1st chapter of the book of Ruth. Yet this first chapter ends with a glimmer of hope, the familiar name of Bethlehem, a hint of blessings to come. Our world can feel like a mess too. Natural disasters, school shootings, shrinking churches, personal tragedy, bitter and broken families, and more. Yet the God who works all th...

A famine, 3 deaths, a bitter woman, and the chaos of the judges comprise the 1st chapter of the book of Ruth. Yet this first chapter ends with a glimmer of hope, the familiar name of Bethlehem, a hint of blessings to come. Our world can feel like a mess too. Natural disasters, school shootings, shrinking churches, personal tragedy, bitter and broken families, and more. Yet the God who works all th...

A name is a claim of ownership. When your name is on the car title, it’s yours, you care for it & protect it from danger. God does the same thing with us. Through the blessing of baptism, he puts his name upon us, claiming us as his own and filling us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 

A name is a claim of ownership. When your name is on the car title, it’s yours, you care for it & protect it from danger. God does the same thing with us. Through the blessing of baptism, he puts his name upon us, claiming us as his own and filling us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 

You can find a lot of blessings in someone’s face. The smile of a mother. The proud eyes of a father. The grin of a friend. The nod of her acceptance. The love in his expression. This is why the face of God is a massive blessing. Because he is gracious to us and looks upon us with favor, he turns his shining, smiling, accepting, love face towards us. No wonder King David’s heart only wanted to see...

You can find a lot of blessings in someone’s face. The smile of a mother. The proud eyes of a father. The grin of a friend. The nod of her acceptance. The love in his expression. This is why the face of God is a massive blessing. Because he is gracious to us and looks upon us with favor, he turns his shining, smiling, accepting, love face towards us. No wonder King David’s heart only wanted to see...

One of the best blessings from God is one that we often overlook, namely, the fact that he “kept” us as Christians for another day. Despite the Devil’s lies, the world’s ways, and the desires of our flesh, God kept us as his repentant, believing children. That is no small gift. That’s why we are #blessed. 

One of the best blessings from God is one that we often overlook, namely, the fact that he “kept” us as Christians for another day. Despite the Devil’s lies, the world’s ways, and the desires of our flesh, God kept us as his repentant, believing children. That is no small gift. That’s why we are #blessed. 

Hell is a relic from a fear-based, fire-and-brimstone age, a cruel tool used by church authorities to maintain power and control. So why did Jesus himself mention it so much? Why is he the #1 user of “hell” in the entire Bible? Why was he unembarrassed to talk about fire, darkness, and eternal death? Modern Christians needs to know Christ’s answers.