Doxology Church

Wisdom has been written into the fabric of creation. God has created the world with an order and that rewards working with the grain of creation. However, there is also a purpose to the wisdom that brings fulfillment to the order of creation. Too often we seek after the order and usefulness of the wisdom that we find in creation while working against its purpose. Humans have continued to leverage...

The fear of The Lord is the beginning of wisdom. How we view understand God greatly impacts the ways we live, love, and serve. Steve Reed (5.12.24) | Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom | Proverbs 1:1-7

Jesus calls on His people to find their faith in Him. When we have even a small mustard seed of faith in a powerful loving God, it has the ability to move the mountains this world puts in front of us. Andrew Workman (5.5.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 17:14-20

What happens when we gaze upon Jesus as He really is? How does it change and form us? Join us as we look at what the Transfiguration of Jesus means for His people and the world. Steve Reed (4.28.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 17:1-13

What does it mean to be saved? Is it a one and done conversion moment? A daily conversion as you “take up your cross” and follow Jesus? Both? Join us as we explore how following Jesus is both a wide gate and a narrow road. Steve Reed (4.21.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 16:21-28

Many Christians often fall into the misconception that their good works earn them God’s love. Yet, by believing this, we inadvertently undermine the sufficiency of Christ’s death on the cross. In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul addresses why it is problematic for Christians to think that good works are necessary for acceptance by God. In this sermon, guest preacher Vince Hinders reminds us that Chris...

In J.I. Packer’s book “Knowing God,” he asserts that spiritual adoption is the highest privilege offered by the gospel, surpassing even justification. But if this assertion is true, why do many Christians not embrace this profound reality about their salvation? In this sermon, guest preacher Justin Pearson draws from Galatians 4:1-7 to illuminate what it truly means for believers to be adopted int...

As humans, we tend to have a deep longing for resurrection, both in small and significant ways. This sermon serves as a reminder of the hope that Jesus’ resurrection gives us. While we may still experience sorrow and pain in this life, yet it is not the end for those whose hope is in Jesus. Steve Reed (3.31.24) | Easter 2024 | Matthew 27:57-61; 28:1-20

As we approach Passion week, we look at the different ways we respond to God and more importantly, how He responds to us. Steve Reed (3.24.24) | Better Kingdom: The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew 27:3-7, 15-26

Who is Jesus? If you’re a Christian, you might be able to answer this question. However, for someone exploring Christianity, it may be a question they're grappling with. Matthew 26:47-68 is a key passage that addresses the question of who Jesus is and why he came. As we delve into this passage and seek to answer this crucial question, we also reflect on how our lives should be transformed by under...

Our society’s emphasis on the notion of positivity and positive thinking often leaves us ill-equipped to navigate the inevitable trials and pains of life. When faced with adversity, we may find ourselves at a loss for how to respond appropriately. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus responds to the internal pain and turmoil he experiences as the time of his crucifixion approaches. Rather than fle...

As followers of Jesus, there will be moments in our lives when our failures and shortcomings humble us. We may quickly realize that what we thought were acts of courage and obedience are actually in opposition to God’s will and purpose. As we study the well-known story of Peter’s denial of Jesus, we are reminded that Jesus loves us not because of anything we have done, but rather has loved us sinc...

The word ‘sin’ has acquired negative connotations in our culture, partly due to its misuse by many Christians. However, regardless of our aversion to the term, glossing over sin as a category is missing what Jesus is all about. In Matthew 26:17-29, Jesus does not bring up sin to condemn but rather so we can see the goodness and power of God. We explore this challenging topic by looking at the natu...

As Easter approaches, we return to Matthew and delve into his passion narrative, beginning with Matthew 26:1-16. At the heart of this passage lies the powerful theme: "love frees you." Through examining the events in the passage, we confront a profound question: do we genuinely love Jesus and find him beautiful? In a culture often driven by self-interest in relationships, we must ponder whether we...

We live in a world where connectivity seems to be at its peak, thanks to the invention of the cell phone. Ironically, despite this hyper-connectivity, loneliness in the United States has reached epidemic levels. According to the Surgeon General advisory, loneliness and isolation significantly contribute to various health and mental illnesses, even leading to premature death. The church, unfortunat...

Since the invention of the smartphone, there has been no shortage of ways to keep ourselves preoccupied or entertained. We are more connected than at any other time in history, and as a result, the traditional practice of solitude has largely been abandoned. Throughout the Gospels, we see that solitude was a frequent practice of Jesus, and in the same way should be a practice we frequently engage...

Many Christians struggle with prayer. It can be frustrating and may even feel boring and unproductive. Often, the mind wanders the minute one engages in prayer. Unfortunately, this common experience leads many to give up on prayer. In this sermon, we are encouraged not to abandon this important spiritual discipline. Pastor Steve walks us through how prayer changes us, shaping us into people of pow...

In this sermon, we dive deeper into how we can practice Sabbath. We start by examining how Sabbath brings us into communion with God, which is different from union with God. We then explore how we can practice Sabbath by stopping, resting, delighting and worshipping. The sermon concludes by addressing the potential experiences of resistance, sadness, and distance from God when initiating Sabbath p...

We live in a culture where constant busyness and productivity is the norm, and Christians are no exception. Sadly, the spiritual practice of keeping the Sabbath is often overlooked. Our calendars are filled with back-to-back meetings and a relentless stream of activities, leaving us exhausted, anxious, and even depressed. In this sermon, we explore one of the key spiritual formation practices we'l...

You may have heard of the term ‘spiritual formation’ and wondered what it means or looks like. As our church focuses on formation in 2024, Steve gives a primer on what formation is, how we do it and why we must do it. By the end of the sermon you’ll see that Jesus is not interested in your practices per se, as important as they are, but instead is interested in you. Steve Reed (1.7.24) | Formation...

We live in a society whose main message is to focus on the self. As a result, all of our life’s pursuits are geared toward what brings us the most happiness, whether that’s centering ourselves on the freedom to do what we want, accruing status and career success, pursuing a romantic relationship, or something else. In the process, we often miss God’s greatest gift to us - Himself. The fourth theme...

While many around you may be immersed in the joy of Christmas, you might contemplate your life and circumstances, observing the pain and suffering in the world without finding a reason to be joyful. However, this perspective overlooks the essence of advent and the heart of Christmas. Advent prompts us to recognize the brokenness within and around us, serving as a reminder of our need for a savior....

“In a world rife with violence and chaos, from global conflicts to personal strife, our innate longing for peace within and around us remains profound. One of advent’s primary longing is peace, or shalom, echoing Isaiah's era, where people yearned for shalom. Believers anticipate this promised peace when Jesus returns and transforms all things. As we await this fulfillment, it's essential to conti...

In this sermon, we shift from Matthew to begin our Advent series—a season marked with hope as we reflect on Jesus' arrival on Christmas Day and anticipate his second coming. Advent is a time of waiting, soothing the longing in our hearts, reminding us that this world is temporary, and that Jesus will fulfill our yearnings upon his return. As believers, it is important that we have hope through our...

When Jesus asks his disciples who they say he is, they respond by telling him the opinions of other people. Jesus repeats the question specifically asking who they personally say he is. Peter responds by confessing Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. Peter, through divine revelation, knew that Jesus was more than the opinions of the people. “You are the Christ” is the primary confessio...