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Psalm One offers a profound vision of two ways of being. One way is a picture of lifeless chaff, that doesn't produce anything, and is tossed around by the wind. In contrast, the way God wants for us is like a flourishing tree, rooted by streams of water.

Part of Jesus' task as the Messiah is judge the nations at his return. One day each of us will stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give an account for our lives. Although the idea of judgment makes many people nervous, Jesus returning as Judge is actually good news.

The Holy Spirit is the very breath and wind of God, bringing life to the world in general and to the church in particular. He is the Master Witness for Jesus and gives the church power to testify to the gospel. Jesus is the Spirit baptizer who immerses us in the fire of God.

Forty days after rising again, Jesus ascended into heaven to receive dominion, glory, and a kingdom. The ascended Christ reigns over the nations as High King. And he calls us near to the throne of grace as our High Priest.

The first person the risen Jesus appears to is Mary Magdalene: a grieving woman. Jesus responds to the suffering and brokenness of the world, and promises to make all things new.

Our goal is to become people of one thing: to dwell in Yahweh's house and gaze upon his beauty. He alone is our light and salvation.

Having denied Jesus three times, Peter goes back fishing. But it turns out Jesus was fishing for him. Jesus appears to Peter and offers him a fresh invitation to follow him. No matter how many times we think our past days with Jesus are in the past, the risen Jesus meets us and calls us again.

Peter sinks when he sees the wind and the waves. Walking on water is more about your eyes than about your feet. It's about beholding the One that the wind and the waves obey.

Eastertide is the period of 50 days between the Resurrection and Pentecost. Throughout this series we are exploring encounters the risen Jesus had with his followers. This week we explore Jesus' commission to the Eleven to disciple nations.

The One who died for our sins was raised on the third day, and the tomb is empty. Jesus of Nazareth is now the world's crucified and risen Lord. There's no news as beautiful as this gospel. Through the resurrection we have new birth, living hope, and an unfading inheritance.

Jesus spent the final night of his earthly ministry in prayer. And now, through the ascension, Jesus is still interceding on our behalf before the Father. In prayer, we parter with the ascended Christ to see God's power accomplish what we cannot.

Israel comes out of Egypt in battle formation, with Yahweh himself as their champion leading the way. The Lord manifests his presence as a pillar of cloud and fire. Pharaoh and his armies pursue the Israelites to a dead end, but Yahweh parts the Red Sea and leads Israel through on dry ground. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all the messages in one place. Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Pharaoh's continual rebellion leads to the tenth and final plague. God himself descends to strike all the firstborn across the land of Egypt. This plague will not spare Egyptian or Israelite. But for Israel, God provides a way of escape: an unblemished lamb. When he sees the blood of the lamb, he will pass over the house and it will be saved. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all...

God reveals the greatness of his name through powerful signs and wonders. The Lord demonstrates his mastery and sovereignty over every power in heaven and earth by plunging Egypt into chaos, darkness, and death. Pharaoh resists and offers Israel counterfeit freedoms. But God is committed to a full exodus for his people. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all the messages in one place....

God reveals himself in fire to Moses in a tree on a mountain, and that random place becomes a holy place. Over the course of Israel's journey in Exodus, God will continue to manifest his presence as fire. God also reveals to Moses his Name: YHWH / I AM. And he commissions Moses to rescue his people. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all the messages in one place. Spotify: https:/...

Before Moses parted the Red Sea, encountered God on the mountain, or brought down the 10 Commandments, Moses had to make a choice: was he going to be an Israelite or an Egyptian? Moses decides to get out of Egypt, but in the wilderness God gets Egypt out of him. He was looking ahead to a better city, whose Builder and Maker is God. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all the messages i...

Jacob's large family in Egypt has become a small nation. God's promises to the patriarchs are coming true. Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites, but his plans are no match for the promise of God. The more he oppresses them, the more they multiply. And God's response is to raise up a deliverer who will rescue his people. Check out our Story of God podcast feed to find all the messages in one place. Spot...

Jesus is King. He is not simply a teacher bringing truth, he is a King bringing a kingdom. His kingdom is driving out of creation sin, satan, and death. Jesus' gospel is a gospel of power.

Everywhere Jesus went, massive crowds followed. We believe Jesus was and still is deeply compelling. When news about what Jesus can do gets out, multitudes will come to seek him. And yet Jesus didn't love crowds, he loved people. Jesus finds the one person in need, and heals their brokenness.

Well-known passages like Psalm 23 grow with us over the years, because our relationship with our Shepherd grows. In this chapter we see several stunning portraits of Yahweh as the one who leads us to green pastures, through the darkest valleys, and seats us at his table.

Israel is in a dark place, besieged by their enemies, when they get a word from the Lord that a dramatic turnaround is coming. The next day, four lepers walk out to the enemies camp and find it deserted. This story reveals that God does the impossible. Even in a moment like ours, we believe God will turn things around for his glory.

Elijah stands alone against the prophets of Baal and calls down fire from heaven. Before the fire comes, Elijah rebuilds the altar. The altar is the place of sacrifice. And as the altar is rebuilt, the fire of God comes.

Guest speaker Brian Beasley shares about the spirit of faith. Our faith is rooted in the Scriptures. And the battle is won with our words.

All of the Bible's commandments boil down to one command: love. The great invitation of the Bible is join a dynamic fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit. Love for God is not only the beginning of the Christian life, it's also our highest aim and the end goal we long for.

It's 2025! Much of our discipleship is not only about knowing the difference between good and evil, but also about knowing what time it is. This week we ask 4 key questions about time to help us know what God has for us this year.