Mosaic Church

When we stop to think, we have so much in our lives that we take for granted. Running water, food in a grocery store, friends and family...the list goes on and on. Then there are the blessings from God, answered prayers, and His daily provision for us all. So often we move throughout our day, forgetting that everything comes from Him. In Luke 17, we see such an account as Jesus heals 10 men with s...

What does it mean to be hospitable? For most of us we imagine hospitality as gourmet menus, exquisite table settings, or an immaculate home. In Luke 14 Jesus uses an encounter with the Pharisees, who had their own ideas about what it meant to be hospitable, to teach them and us what true Biblical hospitality looks like in God’s Kingdom.

Sometimes it’s difficult to love people we encounter online. More times than not we’re tempted to react to our digital neighbors out of frustration or animosity rather than care and empathy. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan we discover a timeless truth about what it means to be a neighbor in God’s kingdom, that in-turn give us practical wisdom on how to love our digital neighbor well.

You SHOULD love your neighbor? Or you SHALL love your neighbor? The difference between "should" and "shall" might seem minuscule at first, but according to Jesus a lot rests on the difference between those two words. "Should" gives us an option to love our neighbors. Where as "shall" is a commandment to love. How can Jesus' powerful statement about the greatest commandment transform your view of t...

Our work has a significant place in our lives, whether it is in our home, in our community, or in a profession. So much so, that "what we do" is often a first topic when we meet someone new. However, have you ever thought that your work is a frontline for discipling others? Our effort, our attitude, our interactions and more speak volumes to the world of what it looks like to follow Jesus. How can...

The word discipleship has been deeply explored over the past 20 years. Is it going to church on Sunday? Is it Bible studies, coffee dates, or being a good neighbor? Is it being part of a small group, volunteer coaching for your son's soccer team...or are we missing it all together? This series opener will take us back to when Jesus called his disciples, and what He asked them to be and do. Perhaps...

In the book of Matthew we see Jesus approaching John the Baptist to be baptized. John's response...NO WAY! You need to baptize me! But Jesus insists, as it must be done. But why did Jesus get baptized, and how does that influence us today? How does baptism impact our spiritual lives and our hope in the gospel?

Can you really trust God is in control when life seems to be spinning out of control? The ancient Israelites faced a similar question as they stood in the ruin and rumble of their destroyed capital city. And yet through it all, they were able to boldly proclaim the sovereignty of God through the words of Psalm 99. What gave them assurance of God’s absolute supremacy when their lives were literally...

At times, it feels like evil is always winning. We are surrounded by wars, calamity, pain and death. This was true for the Psalmist as well. Psalm 94 reminds us that the very things which look to destroy our faith and produce despair can be turned into an opportunity for worship and praise. Even thought the days seem dark, do we trust that God has got this?

The 91st Psalm brings great relief to the reader- God is our refuge. He protects us and cares for us, however we are not shielded from pain and suffering. This passage actually promises that God will be with us through all things, and in His care is better than being away from Him. Are you so close to God that you are in His care, or are you far away blaming Him for not protecting you?

In today’s digital age, it can be difficult at times to discern what is real and what is fake news. This is especially the case when it comes to spiritual truth. With so many different podcasts and sermons available to us with the click of a button, how do actually we know who is speaking gospel truth? Thankfully the book of 1 John gives us clear instructions on how to properly discern and over co...

We use the word love to describe so many thoughts and emotions. We say we love certain foods, love the home team, love our friends, and love our pets. Then, there are times love results in pain. Someone said they loved us, but turned around and scarred us. With all of these expressions and experiences, the concept of love can be very confusing. What then can we say is love? In 1 John 3:11-16, John...

Have you ever wondered, "How do I know that I'm saved?" There are some things in life that you want to be really certain about, because so much rides on the outcome. Your salvation is one such issue. So it's natural at times to question the authenticity of your salvation. You don't want to take risk about your eternal destiny. So what evidence, or proof, do we have of our eternal security?

Absolute darkness can be a terrifying thing. We lose our sense of direction, our sense of what is around us, and our sense of safety. We learn in 1 John 1:5-10 that darkness is also a place where we want to hide all of our junk from others and God. For some reason, we believe if we tuck everything away, no one will know about our deep dark sins and secrets. But, that sin eats away at us and destro...

In our day and age, it is so hard to know what is real. Photoshop changes pictures, news and internet can say anything it wants, and counterfeit looks like the real thing. Even artificial intelligence is beginning to resemble humanity. So how can we know what is real? John addresses this issue 2000 years ago as false teaching about Jesus was running rampant. He can attest to what is real because h...

Timothy may have been tempted to grow weary in his vigorous pursuit of righteousness and godly living in the face of opposition from false teachers and worldly desires. Paul’s words were meant to serve as a reminder to Timothy that though the battle is fierce, it is still a “good fight” none-the-less. In doing so he petitions Timothy, and us, to keep our perspective focused on Jesus.

When an athletes are training, they must go through a rigorous routine that prepares the mind and body for what lays ahead. Paul uses this thinking to challenge his readers in Philippians 3: press on with the goal in mind. For Paul, it wasn't about an olympic medal. It was about the prize that waited for him when he was with His Lord Jesus. How can we gain this same perspective, endure the ups and...

The Apostle Paul’s sports metaphor of a runner competing to win a race serves to highlight the eternal stakes that surround the daily life of every believer. As Christ followers we are not called to live a self-focused life, wander aimlessly, or pursue prizes that are temporary in nature. Instead the Gospel invites us to live each day with a laser like focus on the goal of living a spirit led life...

When Jesus came, he broke down many traditions and ways of thinking that the Jewish people had. The biggest one, was that Gentiles are now family through Him, not through Jewish rituals. This would have been a staggering thought during that time, but when we look at the gospel there could be no other way. Jesus did more than his disciples could ever have imagined. He brought freedom to all people...

Being in debt is a terrible feeling, especially when we cannot pay someone back. It brings about a sense of fear, frustration, and can lower our self worth. In Ephesians 2:1-10 we learn that we have an outstanding debt that we brought on ourselves because of sin. We also learn that God paid it and there is no way to earn our freedom. On top of that, we become heirs with Jesus and are offered a new...

When we meet people, the inevitable question always comes up: "so what do you do?" That question helps us to learn about that person because we spend so much time working. But does what we do really identify us? If not our jobs, then what does? Scripture shows us that God offers us a new, clear identity for us that shapes our lives and our future.

Over the course of our lives, each person’s identity is formed and shaped through individual experiences, relationships, culture, media and the world around us. But what would it look like to find a stable sense of self apart from our relationships, our successes, and our failures? What would look like to see ourselves the way God sees us? Ephesians 1 offers the key to finding our identity in a so...

When asked about who our neighbors are and how to love them, Jesus tells a parable that breaks cultural, racial, and economic paradigms. With one story, He commands His followers to love everyone and to go above and beyond for even those deemed "unloveable". His command is clear to His listeners and to us today...GO and DO likewise.

In Luke 14 Jesus had a large crowd following Him. He was popular, and people were following Him for many reasons. To be healed, to hear him teach, to be part of this new movement. However, He turned to them and challenged them to consider what it will cost to be one of His disciples. Have you truly given all you have to be one of His disciples, or simply one following the crowd?

Jesus concludes His sermon on the mountainside by saying if we build our lives on anything but the Kingdom, our foundations will be easily eroded and be washed away when the pain of life comes. But it isn't just learning about it, we actually have to do what He taught. His challenging conclusion brings a truth to light...what we build our life on matters.