Sundays at Cumberland

The problem with washing anything is that it’s bound to get dirty all over again. Such is the condition of the human heart. 😕 Even if we’ve been forgiven of our sins, we may find ourselves choosing them all over again. We stumble, fall, and eventually go astray, but God’s love pursues us anyway. In doing so, He brings a unique and transformative option - one that causes us to pursue Him in return...

God wants it all. Everything in creation that has been corrupted and confiscated by sin… He wants it all back. But recovering what has been lost also means redeeming that which is broken. And unfortunately for us, we just so happen to be both - broken AND lost. Consequently, God’s plan of salvation includes a process of sanctification as well. More and more, His grace pushes beyond the outer surfa...

Across various cultures and through unique contexts, the same God has shown Himself faithful through many different circumstances... So do you trust Him?

If we’re honest, sometimes life has a way of providing some pretty compelling reasons to doubt God. So often, we face unanswerable questions that try to weaken our faithful resolve. Even success holds the potential to lure us away from our basic dependence on God. But more often than not, it’s fear and uncertainty that becomes the obstacle, leaving us paralyzed. So, how do we move forward in obedi...

God doesn’t owe us an explanation about anything at all. We answer to Him, not the other way around. Of course, the reality of that can leave us somewhat confused in trying to follow through on His commands. We learn fairly quickly that trusting God doesn’t necessarily mean an easy path. Moses learns this as soon as he arrives in Egypt, as Pharaoh makes his mission an uphill climb. Nevertheless, t...

Find out what happens when you finally run out of excuses...

Even when we believe God, it doesn’t mean we won’t still have doubts about ourselves. Oftentimes, it’s our past failures that keep us from seeing God’s hand in our future success. Moses’ insecurity shows up in the most inopportune time - as God calls him to do something beyond his own ability. In such moments, we all find ourselves worrying about the problem, rather than trusting in the solution....

What?... When?... Why?... How?... Our questions don’t necessarily constitute doubt, but our attempts to understand God fall short in ways that only believing God can overcome. That's because faith is not just our key to relating to God - it’s also the means through which God demonstrates the wonders of His love to us. No story captures this more than the mission Moses undertook to rescue the Israe...

If we are to understand God’s heart, then we must know that anything He requires FROM us is actually based on all that He desires FOR us. As such, we must mature, not just in all of our actions, but also, in our motivations as well.

Jesus calls us to GO... So let's dive into five key principles from Jesus to equip you for the journey.

You might infer that giving MORE money is a sign of spiritual maturity… but Jesus has a different standard...

If you had to name the top 3 influences in your life, what would they be? Would the Bible make the cut? One thing is clear: whatever we treasure the most in our hearts, has the greatest influence over how we live from day-to-day.

“It’s complicated…” Have you ever been asked a Yes or No question and responded with that answer? That's how most of us would probably reply when asked if we’re “spiritually mature.” We're often unsure how to answer that question, for multiple reasons. After all, how do you measure if you're mature in Christ?   Though we might find it ambiguous, scripture is clear that we are to pursue maturity in...

The Church really is a Fellowship of the Broken. No member is perfect, but somehow the Lord finds perfect pleasure in our loving commitment to each other. And He has provided us a common Source that unites and delights us, to help ensure gospel community.

In a unique moment that revolves around “an ending” and “a new beginning” concerning His ministry, Jesus gives us an incredible example of how to love beyond your limit.

God has clear expectations for how we should relate to each other within His family. The New Testament charges believers with the responsibility of aggressively pursuing unity - using a singular strategy of love. The framework of “one anothers” is meant to create a unique atmosphere within the body of Christ, leaving the necessary margin in our relationships for all of our brokenness. And while th...

Gospel community is important. But not just for us. It’s also very special to God. Scripture promises that our enduring fellowship will invite the one thing that can make the difference in our broken lives - the very presence of God. Therefore, love is important to the body of believers as a pathway to the most important destination of all - UNITY. It is there - in that place - that the Lord has d...

Relationships are messy. There will always be some reason to avoid them. The expectations we have for others are usually directly tied to the standards we prefer for ourselves. So when people fail to measure up, we find little use for them in our relational circles. But these preferences fall short of the heart of God. He desires much more for us than just self-serving interactions. His Church is...

The resurrection of Jesus launched a new era for all of humanity. Our lives and relationships no longer have to be marked by our brokenness, because now, they can be characterized by the grace of God. Christ’s triumph over death delivers victory to us in all the ways necessary for human flourishing. But this doesn’t mean we are without problems, challenges, or difficulty. It means that in Christ,...

In a world of increasing individualism, the gospel calls for community. We are to counter isolation by committing our lives, and even our ministries, to supporting gospel work - wherever we might find it. As individuals, cooperation with the Great Commission is our best effort to offer God the glory He deserves.

What sets Jesus apart from the rest? Many had come before claiming to be the one true Messiah... so, what’s so different about Jesus?

One day, someone would come and change everything. The expectation had been set, and it was passed down from generation to generation. He would become the embodiment of God’s blessing. His presence would introduce a brand new era - where dreams come true, justice is never optional, and the goodness of God shows up abundantly in every person’s life. Such extraordinary hope, hanging on the identity...

Schools have a burden to carry. And it’s too heavy, and too important, for them to carry alone. If Jesus loved children, then we believe that should show up practically in how churches partner with schools! - - - Connect -  https://bit.ly/CumberlandConnectForm    Bulletin -  https://cumberlandchurch.org/bulletin Give -  https://cumberlandchurch.org/give App -  https://cumberlandchurch.org/app Coun...

Do I really want the gospel to work, or do I just want it to work *for me?*

It’s one thing to receive the gospel, but it’s another thing to actually start using it.