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Luke 10:38-42 2-16-2025 Philip Hodgecoth The sermon focuses on the importance of asking deep, meaningful questions and finding answers in scripture, particularly through the story of Martha and Mary from the Gospel of Luke. ​ Philip Hedgecoth emphasizes that while Martha was busy with tasks, Mary chose to sit and listen to Jesus, which Jesus described as the "better part." ​ This story i...

2-12-2025 Will Dyer The Challenge of Acts By N.T. Wright The discussion covers Acts chapters five through eight, focusing on the themes of mission and martyrdom. ​ The speaker, Will Dyer, begins with a personal anecdote about a communication mishap with the Richmond County School System, which transitions into a deeper exploration of the early church's experiences as described in Acts. Key poi...

2-5-2025 Will Dyer The Challenge of Acts by N.T. Wright The discussion focuses on the early chapters of the Book of Acts, particularly the significance of Pentecost and the choosing of Matthias as the twelfth apostle. Will Dyer emphasizes the importance of the number twelve, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and the role of the apostles in fulfilling God's promises to Abraham. ​ The ev...

1-29-2025 Will Dyer The Challenge of Acts By N.T. Wright The study session focused on the book of Acts, emphasizing its significance in understanding the kingdom of God and the active role of Jesus in the present. ​ Will Dyer highlighted that Acts covers thirty years in 28 chapters, detailing the movement of Jesus as Israel's Messiah and the proclamation of his lordship over all creation. ​ The di...

2-9-2025 Matthew 7:10 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on understanding the nature of God as a good and loving father, as described by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. ​ Will Dyer emphasizes that the words we use to describe God shape our perception and relationship with Him. ​ By examining passages from Matthew 7:7-11 and the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, the sermon highlights that God des...

2-2-2025 Matthew 16:13-20 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the importance of the question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13-20, "Who do you say that I am?" ​ Will Dyer emphasizes that this question is crucial for shaping one's life and faith. ​ He discusses how people often have varying opinions about Jesus, ranging from seeing Him as a great teacher to recognizing Him as the...

Will Dyer 1-26-2025 The sermon, based on Psalm 13, explores the theme of prayer as a path to a deep and meaningful relationship with God. ​ It emphasizes that prayer is not just for moments of joy and celebration but also for times of despair and brokenness. ​ Will Dyer reflects on personal experiences of learning to pray and the importance of honesty and vulnerability in prayer. ​ Psalm 13, a sho...

Job 38:4 1-19-2025 Will Dyer The sermon, part of an eight-week series on deep questions of faith, explores the age-old question of why a good and powerful God allows bad things to happen. Using the story of Job from the Bible, Will Dyer illustrates that Job, despite his suffering and loss, never blames God but instead questions the reasons behind his misfortunes. Job's friends wrongly attribut...

Exodus 3:7-12 Will Dyer 1-12-2025 The sermon focuses on the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus chapter 3, emphasizing that God calls individuals to significant tasks despite their doubts and past failures. ​ Will Dyer highlights that Moses, despite encountering God directly, questioned his own worthiness and ability to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. ​ The sermon draws parallels bet...

Great Question: The Sacred Art of Asking Questions "Where are you ?" Genesis 3:6-10 Will Dyer 1-5-2025 Will Dyer introduces a new nine-week series , leading up to Lent, focusing on the questions we ask of God and those God asks of us. ​ He begins by reading Genesis 3:6-13, recounting the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience and God's question, "Where are you?" ​ The sermon emphasizes the importanc...

Psalms 98 12-22-2024 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the concept of joy, particularly as it relates to the Christmas season and the song "Joy to the World." ​ Will Dyer emphasizes that joy is fundamentally different from happiness, which is fleeting and often tied to material or temporary circumstances. ​ True joy, according to the sermon, is a deep, enduring state that comes from recognizing and...

Luke 2:8-20 12-15-2025 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the story from Luke 2:8-20, emphasizing the announcement of Jesus' birth by the angels to the shepherds. Will Dyer highlights the common misconceptions about the appearance of angels and contrasts them with the biblical depiction from Ezekiel. ​ The central message is the proclamation of peace by the angels, which is not merely the absence of...

Isaiah 11:1-9 12-8-2024 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the significance of Advent, emphasizing its dual nature: the celebration of Jesus Christ's first coming at Christmas and the anticipation of His second coming. ​ Will Dyer reads from Isaiah 11:1-9, highlighting the prophecy of a future king who will bring justice and peace. ​ The sermon underscores the importance of recognizing that God is wi...

Luke 2:1-21 Matt Hester 12-1-2024 The sermon focuses on the story of Jesus' birth as recounted in Luke chapter 2, emphasizing the humble and unexpected circumstances of the event. Matt Hester reflects on how the Christmas season begins and the various traditions people have, but ultimately highlights the importance of understanding and believing in the true meaning of Christmas. ​ The birth of Jes...

11-24-2024 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on living as people of gratitude and grace, emphasizing the importance of treating others with kindness, generosity, and humility. ​ It begins by referencing Philippians 2:3-4, which encourages believers to consider others as superior and look after their interests. ​ Will Dyer highlights the upcoming Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving celebrations, noting that...

11-17-2024 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the importance of living with a posture of gratitude and generosity, emphasizing that Thanksgiving should be more than just a preamble to Christmas. ​ Will Dyer reads Psalm 136, highlighting God's enduring love and goodness. ​ He explains that understanding God's fundamental nature as loving and kind is crucial for living a thankful life. ​ The sermon enc...

11-10-2024 Will Dyer The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and engaging in spiritual warfare as described by Paul in Ephesians 6:10-24. ​ Will Dyer highlights that the battle is not against other people but against spiritual forces and principalities. ​ He encourages the congregation to put on the full armor of God, which includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of justice, shoes...

11-3-2024 Will Dyer 11-3-2024 Will DyerIn this sermon, Will Dyer addresses the intersection of faith and politics, emphasizing the importance of approaching political decisions through the lens of Jesus' teachings. ​ Initially planned to discuss marriage and household codes from Paul's letter to the Ephesians, the speaker pivots to focus on the upcoming election day. ​ Using the story from Matthew...

10/27/2024 Will Dyer The sermon, part of a series on Ephesians, focuses on practical aspects of Christian living as outlined by Paul in Ephesians 5:11-20. ​ Will Dyer emphasizes the importance of living wisely and making the most of every opportunity in a world filled with wickedness. ​ He highlights how music, particularly hymns and spiritual songs, can deeply influence our minds and hearts, enco...

10-20-2024 Will Dyer In this sermon, Will Dyer discusses the transformative power of the book of Ephesians, particularly focusing on Ephesians 4:1-24. ​ He emphasizes that Christians are called to live in a way that reflects the grace and love they have received through Jesus Christ. ​ This involves embodying virtues such as humility, patience, and forgiveness, which were countercultural in the an...

Will Dyer Wednesday Night Book Study Week 6 " Losing Our Religion" By Russell Moore The podcast discusses the need for revival within the evangelical church, emphasizing that true revival is not about returning to a nostalgic past but moving forward with a deeper connection to the roots of the faith. ​ Will Dyer critiques the idea of choosing the "lesser of two evils" in politi...

9-15-2024 Will Dyer The sermon is centered around Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, emphasizing the power and hope found in Jesus Christ. ​ In Will Dyers message he highlights the importance of faith, wisdom, and understanding Jesus' rule over all creation. Drawing parallels between the resurrection of Jesus and the transformative power it holds for individuals, the sermon encourages...

9-11-2024 Led By Will Dyer "Losing our Religion" Led by Russell Moore This session stresses the importance of maintaining integrity and moral character, especially in the context of political and religious leadership. ​ Will Dyer emphasizes prioritizing long-term integrity over short-term success, paying attention to the means and not just the ends, expecting better from institutions lik...

9-8-2024 Will Dyer The sermon focuses on the beginning of a new series based on Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus, emphasizing the transformative power of immersing oneself in scripture. ​ Will Dyer highlights the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ, drawing parallels between Jesus and believers to signify that what is true of Jesus is true of them. ​ The sermon stres...

9-8-2024 Led By Will Dyer Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore This week discusses the dangers of tribalism within evangelical Christianity, emphasizing the shift from focusing on the gospel to adopting tribal identities. ​ It highlights the importance of maintaining core Christian beliefs, rejecting secularization, avoiding dehumanizing language, sharing the gospel, fostering community, appreciat...