glorify + delight

In our modern American culture, many of us have the luxury of not needing to worry about the daily needs of life: food, clothing, shelter. We, because of this, end up worrying instead about the future. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us not to worry about today OR tomorrow, but to seek first the Kingdom of God. This sermon was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Anxious...

We can easily become anxious about our relationship with Jesus and salvation. We can become overwhelmed with thoughts of “am I good enough?” “what do I need to do to be saved?” “will I actually be with Jesus when I die?” . Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi shows us that we do not need to be anxious about salvation because, ultimately, it is in God’s hands. This sermon was originally given at...

We are told to set our minds on things above, but this is hard in a broken world. Paul tells us how to live out of the truth of our identity to move from the “old self” to “the new self”. We can live in light of eternity because we have so much to be grateful for in Jesus. This sermon was originally given an Island Alliance Church during the “In Light Of Eternity” series.

A road map is essential to successful journey. James knows this truth and so he outlines a road map for the spiritual journey in the way of Jesus. Together we take a look at our starting point, goal, hazards, and motivation. This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Genuine Faith” series through the book of James.

Are we fully devoted to a life of prayer? Jesus and the early church lay out a clear model of daily prayer as the lifeblood of our relationship with God. Together, we unpack three key passages that show what it means to be fully devoted to prayer. The sermon was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Devoted” series.

Together we will take a look at the Christmas story and see how God’s grace and love has welcomed us as outsiders, and we too should welcome the outsider in our life of following Jesus. This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the series “Dysfunctional Family Christmas”.

Together we see how we can find true rest by seeking the one who will not rest. This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Bitter To Blessed” series though Ruth.

Jesus entering into Jerusalem on a donkey was not the end of His reign, but only the beginning. See how this story of the triumphant entry reveals the heart of Jesus and shapes our perspective on life. This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Immediately” series.

What kind of soil are you? Is there something in your life that is holding you back from a flourishing faith and relationship with Jesus? See how Jesus’ parable about seeds and soils could reshape your relationship with Him! This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Immediately” series.

Are you struggling to live a fulfilling life in the “age of distraction?” See how Jesus’ life points us to a rhythm of practicing silence and solitude. This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church.

This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Greater Than” series. How do we handle the rift that lays between humanity and God? See how the priesthood is the answer to this problem and how Jesus is the greatest high priest of all.

This teaching was originally given at Island Alliance Church during the “Promise Delivered” Series. See what Moses and Neo from “The Matrix” have in common as we learn how to respond in moments of challenge.

Learning how to be an effective leader and follower in the Way of Jesus, learning from the Old and New Testament. Given at a Young Adult gathering at Walnut Hill Community Church.

A walk through of how we find our identity in Jesus from the statements He made about Himself. Given during a “Student Life” gathering at The Point Church.