Grow In Faith

Join us for a transformative 10-week journey through some of the most remarkable and powerful passages in the book of Psalms. Whether you're in a season of rejoicing, grieving, questioning, or simply in need of inspiration, the Psalms have something to offer. With 150 chapters in total, we've carefully selected 10 of the most impactful passages to explore together. These timeless words,...

In this final episode of our "Good Question" series on being directed by God, the pastor offers some pastoral perspectives and practical advice for those seeking God's will. Key points: Seek God more than His will  Knowing God is the ultimate goal, not just getting answers or direction Going to God shapes us and aligns our hearts with His Make a decision and trust God to direct  Act...

In this final episode of our "Good Question" series on being directed by God, we explore the last two of the five "C's" - the compelling of the Holy Spirit and circumstantial signs. Key points: The Compelling Spirit - being prompted by the Holy Spirit's leading  In Acts 20:22, Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, even against the counsel of others Som...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series on being directed by God, we explore the second and third of the five "C's" - common sense and the counsel of the saints. Key points: Common sense - using reason, life experience, and sanctified wisdom  God has given us minds to think, study, and learn John Wesley noted that God often guided him through clarity of thought and r...

In this sermon, the pastor addresses a common question among Christians: how can we be led by God in our decision making? Recognizing that our decisions shape our lives, the pastor offers five "C's" to help believers discern God's will, focusing primarily on the first "C" in this message. Key Points: The first "C" in understanding how to know God's will...

In this final episode of our "Good Question" series on the Holy Spirit, we trace the Spirit's activity in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. Key points: John the Baptist foretold that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16)  At Jesus' baptism, the Spirit descended on Him like a dove, and the Father affirmed Him (Luke 3:21-22) Jesus' ministry was empow...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series on the Holy Spirit, we explore the Spirit's ministry of gifting believers for service. Key points: The Holy Spirit gives supernatural abilities to believers (1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, Romans 12, 1 Peter 4)  These abilities, or spiritual gifts, are to be used for the good of others, the church, and the growth of God's kingdom Th...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series on the Holy Spirit, we explore two key aspects of the Spirit's ministry in the life of the believer. Key points: The Holy Spirit is necessary for our spiritual birth (John 3:1-8)  In Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, He emphasizes the need to be "born again" or "born of the Spirit" The Spirit convicts us of sin...

In this new episode of our "Good Question" series, we begin exploring the question: Who is the Holy Spirit? Key points: In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit can sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood compared to the Father and the Son This is partly due to the Holy Spirit's deferential role, pointing to the Father and Son rather than seeking attention Translat...

In this final episode of our "Good Question" series on having faith, we address those who may have doubts about their Christian faith or their decision to follow Christ. Key points: The pastor acknowledges that some may feel hesitant, confused, or doubtful about their faith, even after making a decision for Christ He focuses specifically on those who doubt because they still have questio...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we explore three ways we can have assurance that we are truly Christians. Key points: Before discussing assurance, the pastor addresses the concern that eternal life might be boring or overwhelming C.S. Lewis' description of heaven in "The Chronicles of Narnia" depicts it as an exciting, never-ending adventure where each chapt...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we continue exploring the question: What does it mean to become a Christian, and how can we know for sure if we are one? Key points: It is possible to have assurance of your salvation and know that you have crossed from unbelief to faith in Christ This assurance is primarily based on the promises found in the Bible, not on our feelings or ex...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we begin exploring the question: What does it mean to find God, be forgiven, and start a new life as a Christian? Key points: The Christian worldview rests on three assumptions:  We are created in God's image Sin has separated us from God We need to find a way back to Him The term "Christian" is used in various ways, but origi...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we continue exploring the question: Aren't all religions essentially the same? Key points: While there is some overlap between religions, particularly in the realm of ethics, the differences are substantial and irreconcilable Most religions share some common values, such as love, care for family, and prohibitions against lying and steal...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we tackle the question: Aren't all religions essentially the same? Key points: Many believe that all religions are based on similar ideals and lead to the same destination They argue that different religions are just different paths up the same mountain This view is increasingly popular and leads to rejection of Christianity's excl...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we tackle a new question: Aren't all religions essentially the same? Key points: Many people believe that all religions are based on similar ideals and lead to the same destination They argue that different religions are just different paths up the same mountain This view is becoming increasingly popular and leads to rejection of Christ...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we explore the profound love and sacrifice behind Jesus' death. Key points: John 3:16 reveals God's motivation for sending Jesus - His great love for the world God's love explains why He allows time for people to repent and be saved The Bible depicts God as not immune to suffering, but willing to enter into it with us The past...

In this episode of our "Good Question" series, we explore why Jesus had to die, building on previous discussions of human sin and the need for payment. Key points: God is perfectly just and cannot overlook sin, but He is also perfectly loving God provides the payment for sin through Jesus' incarnation, death, and resurrection As fully human and fully divine, Jesus is our perfect rep...

In our "Good Question" series exploring the basics of Christianity, we are grappling with the crucial question of why Jesus had to die. Building on the previous discussion of human sin and brokenness, this episode delves into the biblical concept of payment or atonement for sin. The pastor explains that the Bible uses two main metaphors when discussing sin - missing the mark (falling sho...

In our "Good Question" devotional series exploring the basics of Christianity, we now turn to the crucial question - why did Jesus have to die? The pastor underscores that this aspect of the Christian faith, while immensely important, is often misunderstood. The core issue, he explains, is that human beings have a fundamental problem - we are sinners, broken and falling short of God&apos...

In our "Good Question" devotional series, we have established that Jesus clearly claimed to be God during his earthly ministry. But the crucial follow-up question is - is there any evidence to support this extraordinary claim? In this episode, the pastor presents five categories of evidence that point to the truth of Jesus' divine identity: - His Teachings - Described as among the g...

In our "Good Question" devotional series, we have been exploring the evidence that Jesus is truly God, as the Christian faith claims. After examining the historical record and the reliability of the New Testament, we now turn to the question of whether Jesus himself explicitly claimed to be divine. The pastor notes that in the early days of the church, there were actually some who claime...

In our "Good Question" devotional series, we are examining the evidence for the divinity of Jesus Christ. After looking at the historical accounts outside of the Bible, we now turn to consider the reliability of the New Testament documents themselves. The pastor provides four key reasons to trust the credibility of the New Testament: - The texts read like authentic first-century historic...

In our "Good Question" devotional series, we are exploring the basics of the Christian faith. The primary question we are addressing now is whether Jesus is truly God, as the Christian faith claims. To build a case for Jesus' divinity, the pastor first looks at the evidence outside the biblical accounts. He notes that there are numerous historical references to Jesus from ancient Gr...

In this new devotional series "Good Question", we are considering the basics of the Christian faith. Last week, we asked the question: should I even care about this question? Isn't Christianity boring, untrue and irrelevant? Is there any reason to believe that Jesus is God and the Christian faith claims are real? In this episode, we explore the evidence that Jesus even existed as a...