Unchained By Grace
The Gospel of God’s grace releases us from our chains of sin and sets us free to live in the peace of God – no matter our circumstances.
Philemon 1:1-7
The Glorious Gospel
The Gospel is the glorious news of God’s saving grace, and it shows us how Christ saves us from our sin and is received by faith alone, apart from our works.
Romans 1:16-17; 3:10-24
Finding Joy In the Gospel
How do we as the people of God in the midst of struggles find joy in the Gospel?
Philippians 1:12-18
A Christlike Life and Community
As those who have been given new life in Christ, believers must put on the virtues that reflect the character of God shown to us in Christ, and they must walk in unity with the Church.
Colossians 3:12-17
Fullness In Christ
Christians have been given a full salvation – our sins forgiven, our enemies vanquished, and our sinful nature effectively dealt with – through Jesus, Who is the fullness of God.
Colossians 2:8-15
A Growing Walk In Christ
Having received Jesus Christ as Lord, we are called to have a flourishing, growing walk with Him.
Colossians 2:6-7
The Great Exchange
Christ took our sins and gave us His righteousness so that it is just as if we had never sinned, and just as if we had kept the Law.
Leviticus 1:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21
A Great Reconciliation In Christ
We were once alienated from God by our sin, but Christ has provided reconciliation for all who believe in Him through the Gospel.
Colossians 1:21-23
A Fruitful Life Through the Gospel of Christ
The Gospel of Christ has the power to grow and bear fruit in the lives of believers so that they are filled with faith, love, hope, and good works.
Colossians 1:1-8
Gospel Fruit
As we respond to the Gospel with faith, love, and hope in Christ, it produces a harvest of work and endurance for God and His kingdom as we look forward to Christ’s return.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-3
A Thriving Outreach
A look at the outreach of the church to Gentiles.
Acts 10:30-35, 39-48a
NOTE: Due to a technical problem this teaching was not recorded.
A Thriving Union
As Paul learned on the road to Damascus, we thrive not through our own righteousness, but because we have a vital unity with Christ and His Church.
Acts 9:1-6
Thriving By the Power of the Gospel
The Church exists because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And, the primary means by which it continues to thrive is the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:1-12
Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus gives a living hope for troubled times for all those who are reborn through Him.
1 Peter 1:3-9
Provision – Financial Giving and Church Planting
In the New Covenant, believers freely give finances in response to God’s grace, in order to support the work and growth of the church.
Philippians 4:10-20; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Take Refuge In Christ
Refuge and security for eternity can be found only in Christ.
Psalm 16
Moses and Christ – Law and Grace
Christ came to reveal the fullness of grace, and we live by grace, not law.
John 1:16-17
The Call, Christians, and Culture
Our primary identity comes from God’s call placing us in Christ, but He has also given each of us individual calls – a particular mixture of desires, gifts, talents, responsibilities, relationships, and opportunities that we receive from God and develop and nurture throughout life to allow each of us to love and serve God and our neighbor.
1 Corinthians 7:17-24
What God Demands – And Gives
God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity – and He gives this to me through Christ.
Matthew 5
Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude – The Gospel and Its Fruit
To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Jesus Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me. Ephesians 2:1-10 Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Listen to the teaching Look at […]
Christ’s Resurrection and Our Salvation
Christ’s resurrection is the basis of our salvation so that we can rejoice in what has come to us entirely by grace. Ephesians 2:4-10 Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
The Limits of Water Baptism
Water baptism does not remove original sin or produce regeneration or justification, but it is the sign that these things have been already done by God and received by faith alone. John 3:3-7; Romans 4:9-12 Reading: Romans 4:16-25 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Invitation to the Feast
God invites us to turn from the idols of this world which can never really satisfy, and to come to Him and receive that which fully satisfies the hunger and thirst of our souls.
Isaiah 55
Suffering Servant, Exalted King
Jesus, the Servant of the Lord, suffered and died for our sins, is now exalted as King, and offers life to us.
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12
The Servant of the Lord
Jesus the Messiah, the True Servant of the Lord, has brought God’s justice and gentle mercy to the people of the whole world.
Isaiah 42:1-9