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What does it mean to be a Christian? You could summarize it with the phrase "put on Christ". Pastor Dan Rude explains what Paul is calling Christians to when it comes to the debt of love owed and walking in decency.

Does government even matter to the people of God? According to Romans 13, it does. Pastor Luke Hukee explains how to think about government and attitudes to have towards it in light of who God is and what He has to say about it.

Is the phrase "I'm going to kill them with kindness" a phrase Christians should use? Pastor Dan Rude dives into the end of Romans, explaining how we are to respond when we are mistreated and wronged. The answer is not easy but we have God's character to fall back on.

In this message, Dan Rude explores the different meanings of love in the English language and explains the specific kind of love Paul refers to in Romans 12. He also offers practical insights on how this love can be applied in everyday life.

God has designed us to live in community for His glory and our good. Practically that looks like putting roots down in a local church body. Pastor Dan Rude gives practical advice on what attitudes we should have toward other Christians and some practical steps to live out our identity as part of Christ's body.

Have you ever wanted to know what God's will is? Romans 12:1-2 gives us clear instructions on how to know. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks what these two verses mean.

In Romans, Paul unpacks the reality of God's plan to offer salvation to ALL people, not just the Jews. But what about Israel? Paul addresses this in Romans 11. Pastor Luke continues to unpack God's heart for the Jewish nation and the new kingdom coming.

In Philippians 3:10-14, Paul’s aim is (to know Christ), why (to be like Christ in His resurrection), and how (making every effort). But what do you do when you mess up? Pastor Derek Wadle encourages us to aim at greater intimacy with Christ as our primary resolution and not settle for goals that may bring temporary and subjective happiness.

Pastor Dan Rude focuses on the shepherd's perspective of Jesus' birth and what it tells us about who Jesus is.

God is not only a "big picture god;" we see Him over and just as much in the details, including when, where, and how Jesus was born in a little town called Bethlehem. Pastor Dan Rude explains the importance of this town and what Jesus' birth foreshadows.

After the angel visited Mary, everything changed for her and the rest of the world. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks the powerful message the angel brought to Mary and why this child matters to us.

In Romans, Paul unpacks the reality of God's plan to offer salvation to ALL people, not just the Jews. But what about Israel? Paul addresses this in Romans 11, citing his own life as part of the answer!

How can they believe if they haven't heard? We'll finish out Romans 10 by answering the question, what must happen for someone to call on the name of the Lord, and then, why didn't the Jews? Pastor Luke Hukee answers these questions and more.

How do I become a Christian? Paul answers this question in Romans 10 by explaining how a way we feel might work actually does not and points us to the true path to God.

The Jews attempted to gain righteousness through what they did, but in the pursuit of their own goodness, they missed what God had in store all along. Pastor Dan Rude finishes unpacking Romans 9 and how the gospel has expanded God's definition of Abraham's heirs.

As we continue to explore Romans 9 and the objections of mercy, Paul does not explain how God's sovereignty and human free will interact, but he does give us some whys. Pastor Dan Rude also discusses how to think about the mysteries of the Bible.

Romans 9 is structured around five key objections to the gospel relating to God’s sovereignty and the nation of Israel’s unbelief. Pastor Dan Rude focuses on two of these objections during part one and how Paul proves his points through examples and lessons in the Old Testament.

Paul cared about the Jews and the Gentiles, desiring all who were lost to be saved; we see this in the first five verses of chapter 9. Pastor Dan Rude explains how we are called to mirror this heart posture.

Pastor Dan Rude shares insights on how to view money as a powerful tool and an opportunity to advance the kingdom. He emphasizes that God doesn’t need our money but wants us to grow in generosity for our good.

Discover how recognizing God's care for our work can transform our lives. Embrace the beauty of His design and avoid missing out on the meaningful blessings that come from a faith-filled perspective on our daily efforts.

Explore valuable insights from Pastor Dan Rude as he shares three essential priorities for effective parenting. Embrace the blessing of raising children and learn how to nurture their growth with intention and love.

Join Pastor Dan Rude as he explores the significance of gathering on Sunday mornings for Christians. Discover how coming together as a local body of believers fosters spiritual growth, strengthens community ties, and deepens worship. Learn about the essential goals of these gatherings and their impact on your faith journey.

Dive into core marital instructions from Ephesians 5, highlighting essential guidance for both wives and husbands. Gain insights that strengthen relationships and foster understanding within marriage.

Discover why the Bible is essential to Christians as Pastor Dan Rude explores its role as a guiding compass. In this insightful discussion, he highlights two key reasons for its importance and addresses two common errors we often make in our understanding and use of the Scriptures.

Evangelism is one of the key priorities in our Christian life, but it can often become overlooked. Pastor Dan shares three principles of evangelism so that we can embrace evangelism as a part of our walk with Jesus Christ.