Surprise Pregnancy
Jesus’ miraculous conception confronted Joseph and Mary with a scandalous, faith-testing situation that required radical obedience, revealing how God fulfills His ancient promises through the most surprising means.
Matthew 1:18-25
Surprise Family Tree
Matthew’s genealogy presents Jesus as the royal Son of David, the promised Seed of Abraham who will bless all nations, and the Savior who redeems a family tree—and a world—marred by startling sin and scandal.
Matthew 1:1-17
Series Outline for Ancient Words, Living Faith – The Nicene Creed
Far from being ancient, irrelevant, lifeless words, the Nicene Creed crystallized the essential teachings of Scripture and remains the vital foundation for a living faith in the modern world.
We Believe – In the Living Tradition
Christians are called to uphold the living apostolic tradition—not as empty ritual, but as the unchanging truth received with a faith that is alive, growing, and joyfully obedient to God’s Word.
Matthew 15:6-9; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV)
We Believe – In the Local Church
All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together.
1 Corinthians 1:1-2
We Believe – In God’s Church
Christians believe in God’s one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth.
Ephesians 2:19-22
We Believe – In the Trinity
Christians believe in the Trinity – the one true God eternally exists as one God in Three Persons – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory.
Deuteronomy 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
We Believe – In the Deity of Christ
Christians believe that Jesus is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and for our salvation.
John 1:1-18
Scandalous Grace
The Friend of Sinners is a scandal to the self-righteous, but the only hope for those who know their shame and seek forgiveness.
Luke 7:36-50
When Mercy Feels Unfair
God’s mercy often challenges our sense of fairness, but it also enables us to align our hearts to His.
Jonah 3-4
Series Outline for Redeeming Love – The Book of Ruth
Through the intertwined stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, the Book of Ruth reveals how redeeming love—both human and divine—transforms devastating loss into unexpected hope, foreshadowing the ultimate redemption found in Christ.
Redeemed By Love
The book of Ruth concludes with a beautiful picture of redemption through love, as Boaz and Ruth are united in marriage, Naomi’s emptiness is filled with an heir, and God’s greater plan unfolds through the lineage that leads to David—and ultimately to Jesus.
Ruth 4
Restoration Through a Kinsman-Redeemer
In his willingness to serve as a kinsman-redeemer, Boaz points forward to our true Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus, who redeems, frees, protects, and defends His people.
Ruth 3
The Glory of the New Covenant
What the Old Covenant demands, the New Covenant promises to accomplish in God’s unmerited covenant people through Christ’s sacrifice and priestly intercession for them.
Hebrews 8:8-12
A Glimmer of Hope
God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth’s diligent work, and Boaz’s redemptive kindness.
Ruth 2
Through the Bitter Valley
When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope.
Ruth 1
A Glorious Prayer
Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God’s people can have eternal life.
John 17:1-5
Series Outline for Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Christian hope rests not in circumstances but in Christ himself—a hope that sustains us through joy and sorrow, life and death, and into eternity.
Christ Our Hope of Glory
Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever.
Romans 8:18-25
Christ Our Hope in Death
Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus – from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Christ Our Hope in Times of Despair
In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance.
Psalms 42-43
Surrendered
Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King.
Philippians 3:3-11
Christ Our Hope in Life
Christians have a firm foundation for hope each day because of God’s character, His sovereignty, and the return of Jesus to make all things new.
Psalm 118:24
Christ at the Center
All works are done through Christ who fills our thirst.
John 19:28-30
Christ Our Hope
Christian hope ultimately rests not in circumstances, human abilities or righteousness, power, technology, wealth, or leaders, but in Christ Himself.
1 Timothy 1:1; Romans 15:13