Harbor Church

The Folly of Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

It is folly to take matters into our own hands, rather than waiting on God.

Righteous Faith

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Righteous faith trusts God to secure what seems impossible.

A King Who Redeems

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Christ, the greater priest-king, redeems you.

Walking by Faith or Sight?

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Faith rests in God's promise; sight grasps what looks better.

When Faith Fails

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Though you fail the trust God, His promise never fails.

A New Hope

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Trust God's unstoppable promise through faithful obedience.

The Necessity of Devotion to Good Works

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Because you are heirs of eternal hope, devote your life to good works that display His grace.

Righteous Living

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

You must live pure because Jesus Christ made you pure.

The Necessity of Godly Leadership

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The gospel produces godly leaders who hold tightly to truth and expose those who reject it.

The Necessity of Preaching

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Relationships: Maturing In Christ Together

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We are called to mature in Christ together.

Nature: Seeing Creation as Revelation

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

God forms us as learn to see creation as revelation.

Self-Examination: Seeing Christ in You

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Christ is in you look and live.

Prayer: Responding to God

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Prayer is a response to what's been revealed to us in Scripture about who God is.

Meditation: Nearness to God

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Meditation is how the Word becomes nearness to God.

Scripture: Knowing God Through the Word of God

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Scripture: The Foundation for Spiritual Growth

From Vulnerable to Secure

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus, your Good Shepherd, died and rose to secure your eternal life. And because of who He is, nothing can snatch you from His hand.

From Blind to Sight

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

You cannot see unless the Light of the World opens your eyes.

From Slave to Free

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The I AM alone sets sinners free.

Why Not Preach the Woman Caught in Adultery?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

It's one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels, yet most modern Bibles flag it with a note: "the earliest manuscripts don't include John 7:53-8:11." So does the story of the woman caught in adultery belong in John? Should it be preached on a Sunday morning? In this video teaching, Pastor Cean explains inspiration, textual criticism, and why we can trust our Bibles, then shows how that leads us to handle this passage in our John sermon series.

From Thirst to Living Water

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Because Jesus speaks with divine authority, His invitation to come and drink is one you cannot ignore.

From Full to Empty

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Only the Bread of Life truly fills — eat and find eternal life, or reject Him and stay empty forever.

From Scarcity to Sovereignty

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus is Yahweh, the God who provides and the God who rescues.

From Healing to Judgment

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Receive the Son of God and live, refuse Him and face His judgment.

From Works to Word

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

True faith believes Jesus' words and receives life before it sees His works.

Fom Satisfied to Sent

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Saved by the Sent One, we are sent to reap His harvest.

From Death to Life

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Believe in Jesus, the resurrection and the life, and He will bring you from death to life.

From Death to Glory

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus is lifted up in death as His glory, bringing judgment, victory, and life.

From King to Cross

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus exposes what we value, so treasure the King revealed through the cross

From Thirsty to Satisfied

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Only Christ can satisfy our souls and create true worshippers of God.

From Lesser to Greater

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Our greatest joy is found in Christ's increase.

From Flesh to Spirit

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

You stand condemned in the flesh unless you are born of the Spirit and believe in the lifted-up Son.

From Shadow to Substance

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Only by entrusting ourselves to Jesus, the true temple, do we truly meet with God.

From Empty to Full

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus reveals his glory by turning emptiness into the fullness of joy.

From Not Seeing to Following

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

You cannot follow Jesus rightly until you see him truly.

From Word to Flesh

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The Word became flesh so that we could become children of God.

Confident Trust

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In times of distress, we can confidently trust the Lord because He alone gives us peace.

Hope in God: Rest for the Restless Soul

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

To find our rest, we must put our hope in God.

Known By God

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

You are known completely by God, who is constantly present and purposefully active in every detail of your life.

God's Gracious Forgiveness

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God graciously forgives and restores those who confess. Because Jesus bears our guilt and covers our transgressions. Therefore, we turn to Him in trust and rejoicing in His unfailing love.

Which Path Are You On?

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God Our Refuge and Strength

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We will not fear because God is present, powerful, and never breaks His promises.

Where Does Your Help Come From?

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God your Keeper is your Help.

Finding Hope in the Darkness

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Suffering does not have the final word for the Christian: believe God, cry out to him, and trust in the suffering of Christ on our behalf.

Ascending the Hill of the Lord

Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Entering the presence of God with clean hands and a pure heart.

Taking the Long View

Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Take the long view. Trust in the Lord and do good.

Living Life on Level Ground

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

A righteous life flows out of standing on the level ground of Christ.

Establishing the Testimony of God in Our Homes

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Our duty before the living God is to teach our children about who God is and what he has done, and to establish the testimony of God in our homes.

Hope in the Wilderness

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As you live face to face with God, you have hope.

Living By the Book

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000

What is the Good Life?

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Joy

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Trusting the Shepherd

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Quieting our Soul

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Two Kinds of Sorrow | June 14th, 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Real restoration requires a grief that only the gospel produces.

Majestic Messiah

Oh LORD, our Lord ... how majestic is your name in all the earth.

The Gospel: The Defining Story of Our Lives

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

I Will vs. Thy Will

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Yield your life and plans to the sovereign will of God.

The War Within

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The war outside comes from the war inside.

Self Exaltation & Humility: A Kingdom Perspective

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As Christians, may we follow Christ's example of humility.

A True Test of Faith

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Faith that God will provide should lead us to withhold nothing from Him.

Is Church Membership Biblical?

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Becoming a member of Christ's blood-bought bride is an act of obedience and love.

Imitating Good

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

May we be a church with a steadfast devotion to the truth and a warm glow of Christian love.

Truth Matters

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We must walk in truth and love in obedience to the commands of Jesus, recognizing, resisting, and rejecting the deceiver.

A Perfecting Love

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus' love for His own is a perfecting love that reveals His glory and perfects our faith in Him.

Restoring What Was Lost

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Our sin has separated us from God, and we are incapable of restoring this relationship by ourselves. Only by Christ's sacrifice for our sins can this relationship--and what has been lost to sin--be restored.

A Doer of the Word

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Let us not be "hearers only" of God's word, but doers of his word, so that it produces fruit of righteousness and holiness in every area and aspect of our lives.

A Worthy Walk

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

As heirs of Christ's Kingdom, we must walk in a worthy manner, fully pleasing to Him.

The Christian Way of Life

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Being a true disciple of Jesus comes at an exceedingly high cost. But not following Him is infinitely higher and it will cost you eternity.

Consider the Cost

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Being a true disciple of Jesus comes at an exceedingly high cost. But not following Him is infinitely higher and it will cost you eternity.

Why Everything Matters

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In Christ our starting point for knowledge and wisdom–for understanding the meaning of life–is God and his revelation. In Christ everything matters.

Welcome the Weaker Brother

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As Christ has welcomed you, welcome one another for the glory of God.

Blessed Through the Promised Seed

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The promised seed came to bring us back to God.

Nations Scattered

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A people divided by sin will only be truly united through faith in Him.

The Judicial Authority of Man

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Let us put our hope in the perfect and permanent authority of Christ.

New World, Same Sin

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We need a righteousness outside ourselves to live rightly in this world.

Re-Creation

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God renews His people and remains faithful to His promises.

God's Judgment - Decreation

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The faith that saves is the faith that obeys.

Great Sin, Greater Grace

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Our rebellion of heart will be judged, but by God's grace we can be saved.

A Walk From Death

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The walk of faith breaks the pattern of death.

East of Eden

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Your actions reveal your allegiance: either to the way of Cain leading to death or to Christ leading to life.

Exiled From Eden

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The problem with the world is us. The solution is Jesus Christ.

The Covenant of Marriage

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Marriage is a picture of Christ and His Bride, the Church.

Made in His Image

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Image God, love Him, love one another, and love creation.

Together in Eden

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God designed us to be together.

Living in Eden

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We were made to worship and obey Christ.

God's Seventh Day

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Our souls are restless until they find their rest in Christ.

BONUS: What is Historic Creationism?

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Pastor Cean shares his understanding of the days of creation from Genesis 1-2, a view termed "Historic Creationism" and argued for by Dr. John Sailhamer in his book Genesis Unbound.

God Speaks

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Life comes through the Word of God.

God the Creator

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God is the Creator and we must worship Him.

Missions: A Follow-on Conversation

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Pastors Cean and Jonathan sit down to discuss some of the ideas concerning missions, the mission of the church, and the direction Harbor Church is moving regarding our engagement in the mission of the Church for the glory of God and the good of our world.

Proclaiming Christ to the End of the Earth

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Christians are sent by the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the nations.

Christ Our Pattern for Missions

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Just as Jesus was sent to us, so He sends us to the nations.

A Light to the Nations

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God blesses the nations through His covenant people, who shine as lights to the world.

Created for Purpose

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God created us as image-bearing priest-kings to join Him in His mission to bless the nations with His presence for His glory.

Proverbs 18

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Proverbs 1:1-7

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Psalm 40

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Psalm 131

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Philippians

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Philippians

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

1 John

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

1 John

Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Perfect Peace Through Prayer and Provision

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Living Today in Light of That Day

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose will live today in light of that day... with their hope in God awaiting the treasure to come.

Don't Coast

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Don't coast because you have been called by our incomparable God.

The Gain of Godliness

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Pursue godliness, not wealth.

Fit for Work

Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose will work hard for the gospel of God.

Caring for Elders

Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose must care for its elders.

A Family of Care

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose will care for one another as family.

Effective Leadership

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

To be fit for purpose, we need effective leaders who lead others to Jesus.

Train for Godliness

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

To be fit for purpose, we must train ourselves for godliness.

The Household of God

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As the household of God, the church's conduct must match her confession.

Marks of Godly Servants

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose is served by deacons reflecting the servant-heart of Jesus.

Marks of Godly Leadership

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose must be led by men of Godly character.

Public Worship for Men and Women

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose will worship according to God's good design.

Public Worship for All People

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A church fit for purpose must preach and pray until all people worship God.

Fighting or Failing

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Fight for faith lest you fail.

Sinners Saved

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Christ Jesus came into the world to save you.

Does Doctrine Matter?

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Sound doctrine matters because it leads us to the greatest joy.

Marching Orders

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Wherever you are, steady on and guard the Gospel in word and deed.

Wisdom for Life

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Wisdom leads to life - a life ordered by God's design, full of purpose and healing.

Wisdom, Wealth and Worship

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Our wealth is given to us by God for God, but is not to be worshipped as God.

Go to the Ant

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Because of the perfect and complete work of Christ, we can honor and serve the Lord in our work as He created us to.

Speaking Wise Words

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Our speech is a window into our hearts. We can speak wise words because Christ has redeemed our hearts and desires, so that our speech will be a reflection of our desire to honor Christ in all of life.

The Way of Wisdom

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Wisdom from God, who created and sustains all things, gives us a stability, peace, and permanence that exceeds the value of anything gained through earthly means.

The Fear of the Lord

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

For the believer, the Fear of the Lord is a relational response to the God who has revealed himself to us and reconciled himself to us, through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

The Heart of Discipleship

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We are unworthy servants, we have only done what was our duty.

The Rich Man and Lazarus

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In light of God's revealed truth through His Word, we are to believe and respond.

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Talents

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Treasure of the Kingdom

Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Soils

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Preparation and Consecration

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Be ready for when God descends.

Undivided Allegiance

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We must live with an undivided allegiance to God alone.

The Way of Worship

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We must worship God on his terms, not ours.

Bearing the Name

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To keep the third commandment we must hallow the Name of the Lord with our lips and with our lives.

Rest

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To keep the fourth commandment we rest from our work and rest in Christ.

Honor Your Father and Mother

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We are to honor our earthly parents, just as Jesus honors God, so that we may receive the blessings of our Father.

Value Life

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Value life as God does.

True Witness

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To keep the ninth commandment we must speak the truth in love to and about our neighbor.

Do No Commit Adultery

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Let your life and marriage show the glory and goodness of the gospel.

Givers, Not Takers

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To show our love for God and neighbor, we must be givers rather than takers.

Covetous or Content?

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Do not covet but be content in Christ.

Life at Ground Level

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Life can only be rightly understood when God is our starting point.

The Search for Satisfaction

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

True satisfaction and enjoyment in life is only possible by faith in Christ alone.

A Time for Everything

Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We can trust God and enjoy life now because God endures forever, and He has made everything beautiful in its time.

Reining in Cynicism

Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Our cynicism about the world is restrained by the hope of the gospel which assures us that Christ will one day make all things new.

Working Together

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus calls us into a life dedicated to other believers, living in close community to stand against trials and point each other to Christ.

Worshiping in God's House

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We must worship in God's house with reverence and confidence because of Jesus.

Enjoy What God Has Given

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The cure for being dissatisfied and longing for more than God has given you, is to be content in Christ.

Seeing God in Adversity

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

It's only because of Jesus we can find good, even in the day of adversity.

Making Sense of Life

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Living life tethered to the truths of the gospel is the only way to truly make sense of life.

Living Wisely in a World We Can't Control

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

As Christians, we have the wisdom of God and can live wisely in a world that we cannot control.

Eternal Joy Starts Now

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Death is certain and life is unpredictable, so enjoy every moment today.

Wisdom and Foolishness Don't Mix

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

By the power of the Holy Spirit we're no longer enslaved to our foolish impulses, but guided by the Word of God to righteousness and true wisdom.

Fearless and Faithful

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Stop wasting your life searching for comfort and certainty and live faithfully and fearlessly.

Remember Your Creator

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To enjoy your life before it's gone, you must remember your Creator and obey His commands.

Living True Grace

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Stand firm in the true grace of God as you await His eternal glory.

Living Examples

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We follow the Chief shepherd as elders lovingly lead and members faithfully follow.

Living in Trials

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The glory of God leads us to rejoice in our trials.

Living in the End

Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

How are we to live knowing that the end is near? Peter has shown how we are to be living in the end for the eternal glory of God.

Living God's Will

Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Christ suffered for our sin, so we must live free from sin.

Living Victor

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We can suffer for doing good because Jesus proclaims victory in death and reigns victorious in resurrected life.

Living Blessing

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We can live righteously, even in suffering, because Christ the righteous suffered to bring us God.

Living Beauty

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

As we live in submission and honor we make known the beauty of Christ.

Living as Citizens

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We submit to earthly kings because we submit to the King of Kings, doing good and honoring all.

Living Exile

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Live as exiles in this world, fighting the flesh and doing good, so that all will glorify God.

Living Your Identity

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

It is only in knowing who Jesus is - and who Jesus is to you - that you can know who you are and what you are to do.

Living New

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

New life through the Word loves, endures, and grows.

Living Holy

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Because of the gospel of grace, live holy and set your hope fully on God.

Living Longing

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We should live with a longing to see, savor, and share the grace of God.

Living Hope

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Living Hope comes from new life in Christ.

Elect Exiles

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

God has chosen you, so live like it.

Living Now in Light of the End

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Faithful exiles live now in light of the end.

A Glimpse Behind the Curtain

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Though cosmic conflict continues on, in Christ victory has been won.

A Prayer and a Prophecy

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Through prayer we prepare for and participate in God's plan.

A Ram, a Goat, and the Lamb

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Despite rising evil, the day of God's deliverance will come.

The Ancient of Days

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Though earthly kings will have their day, the Ancient of Days will have the final say.

Delivered from Death

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We can live as faithful exiles by living a life obedient to God, by faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone.

The False Bravado of Beastly Kingdoms

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Sacrilege and False Bravado of Beastly Kingdoms will be judged by God.

God Rules the Kingdoms of Men

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

God rules the kingdoms of men and exalts the humble over them.

Through the Fire

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Our God is able to deliver, and will deliver, and even if He doesn't, we still bow to Him alone.

The Rock and the Hard Place

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

When in hard places, faithful exiles turn to God in reflexive prayer because they trust in His divine plan.

God is Present in Babylon

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

God is present with His people, even in exile.

Instructions for Exiles

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Live as exiles while in Babylon, seeking the shalom of the city as you hope in the coming restoration.

Stand Firm United to Christ

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We must stand firm in the fight against the forces of darkness as we live united to Christ.

Self-Sacrificing Love

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Just as Jesus sacrificed himself in love to make us a beautiful bride, so a husband must love his wife.

The Household of God

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

All relationships in the home are to be properly ordered because we are a part of the household of God.

Willing Submission

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Just as the church submits to Christ's loving leadership, so a wife should willingly submit to her husband.

Live As Who You Already Are

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Live as who you already are, walking as children of light filled with the Spirit of God.

Replacing the Old with the New

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Imitate God and walk in love as you replace the old with the new.

Gifts for Growing Up the Body

Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The ascended Christ gives gifts to His church to grow us up in unity and love.

Walk Worthy in Unity

Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We must walk worthy of our calling, unified as one, because God is one.

Filled with the Fullness of God

Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

If we are to know the glory of God's grace and love we must humbly pray for strength, knowledge, and the filling of God.

The Mystery Revealed

Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

God's eternal purpose is to make known the triumph of the Gospel through the church.

Brought Near in Christ

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We who were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ and made into a unified family as the dwelling place of God.

Walking Alive With Christ

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

By God's grace, the walking dead have been made alive with Christ to live His grace to the world.

Knowing the Hope and Power of Christ

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

As Saints, we must know the hope of our calling and the power of Jesus's resurrection.

Sealed with the Spirit

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Those who hope in Christ are sealed with the Holy Spirit, the guarantee of our redemption, to the glory of God.

Redeemed Through the Son

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

God's glorious plan is to unite all things through the redeeming blood of Jesus.

Chosen by the Father

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

God has blessed, chosen, and adopted us to the praise of His Glory.

To the Saints

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Embrace your identity and live as saints who have received the grace of God through belief in Christ.

Living by Faith in Troubled Times

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

It is only in knowing God that we are able to say that we are among the righteous who live by faith.

Woe for the Wicked

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

All sin will be dealt with and everyone will know and see God's justice... so trust His promises and live by faith.

The Righteous Shall Live By Faith

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The righteous live patiently in faith for God to fulfill his revealed plans and purposes.

You Would Not Believe It If I Told You

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We can trust that God will judge sin and justice will go forth perfectly, even when we don't understand it.

The God of Fulfillment

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Who is God? God is the God of fulfillment who, through Jesus, is faithful to his promise to lead his people into his place for the purpose of blessing the world through them.

The God of Fellowship

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Who is God? The God of fellowship who, through Jesus, gives us a new identity and forms us into a new community as a people for His own possession.

The God of Freedom

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Who is God? The God who, through Jesus, redeemed us from slavery to sin to make us servants of God.

The God Who Makes Himself Known

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Who is God? He is the God who makes Himself known, most clearly in and through Jesus Christ.

An Amazing Ending

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The resurrection of Jesus demands a response, a life of faith-filled following of Jesus in every area and aspect of life.

The Son of God Forsaken

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Son of God was forsaken so that you could be forgiven through faith as you follow Him.

The King is Crowned

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus is the King who took our place. Honor him.

On Trial

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus was proven innocent in his exaltation. We are proven guilty in his crucifixion. Therefore, we must repent and believe in Him.

Failure and Faithfulness

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Just as Jesus surrendered his will in perfect obedience, so we too must say, “not my will, but thy will be done.”

The Lord's Supper

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

For those who believe, remember the ultimate redemption, unbreakable unity, and eternity with Him that comes through the body and blood of the Lamb.

Jesus and the End of the Age

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

We are to live in faith, not fear, as we hope for the Lord to draw near.

The Greatest Commandment

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The way of Christ is an all-encompassing whole-person love for God which necessarily results in a love for those around you.

The Prevailing Word of Christ

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Word of Christ prevails over his enemies.

The Marvelous Authority of Our Savior

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus's authority comes from God, therefore we submit to Him, not merely because He demands it but because He deserves it.

Fruitless Tree, Faithless Temple

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The temple was destroyed in 70 AD. The greater temple of Jesus’s body was destroyed for us on the cross. Now we, the community of redeemed believers, are the temple of God’s spirit as a community of faith, prayer, and forgiveness.

The Way of the Kingdom is Following the Messiah

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Because of who Jesus is, we must follow Him in the way of the Kingdom.

The Way of the Kingdom is Humble Servanthood

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Because Jesus came to serve, we must be served by Jesus and serve one another.

Entering the Kingdom

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Because nothing is impossible with Jesus, we may enter into the kingdom, not trusting in worldly works or wealth, but receiving the gift of grace.

An Unexpected First

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Just as the man who was one a demoniac was sent by Jesus to tell his friends what the Lord had done for him, so too we are sent as missionaries to our homes, neighborhoods, and communities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with all.

God's Agenda For Your Marriage

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

God's agenda for your marriage:
1) To live together in a covenantal relationship for life.
2) To live together in a "one flesh" relationship.
3) To reflect the relational nature of the triune God and to represent tot he world His redemptive plan.

The Way of the Kingdom is Humility and Holiness

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Greatness in the Kingdom of God is the pursuit of the humility and holiness of Christ.

The Way of the Kingdom is the Way of Faith

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Through belief in Jesus we're delivered from doubts, demons and death, and therefore we must grow in our faith in Him.

The Kingdom of the Glory of the Beloved Son

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

As Christians, we must pursue the glory of God while following Jesus in the way of the cross.

The Way of the Kingdom is the Way of the Cross

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The way of the Kingdom is the way of the cross, and those who would come into the Kingdom must pick up their cross and follow Jesus.

Don't You Get It?

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Because Jesus offers pure bread from heaven, we must accept it in faith and forsake the bread corrupted by the world's leaven.

The Kingdom is Going to the Dogs

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

We have no claim on the blessings, privileges, and promises of God, apart from Christ.

A Clean Heart

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The outward works of man are incapable of purifying the heart. Only in Christ does one receive a clean heart that leads to true worship of God.

Mighty Miracles of Yahweh

Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus is Yahweh incarnate, the one who comes to deliver us in time of need.

Prophets, Missionaries, Martyrs

Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

A true disciple is one who knows Jesus, who is sent by Jesus, and who sacrifices like Jesus.

Moving Toward Faith in Christ

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

God’s agenda for us is to build our faith and dependence upon him.

Completely in Control

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus Christ is God and Lord over the natural and the supernatural. He is Lord over all that he has created and therefore Jesus is completely in control. And since Jesus is completely in control we have nothing to fear but God alone.

Unveiling the Kingdom

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

There is a tension between the kingdom of Christ as a light that penetrates the darkness, and the mysterious work of the Holy Spirit in growing the kingdom of Christ.

The Kingdom and the Mustard Seed

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Kingdom of God–the King’s power overthe King’s people in the King’s place filled with the King’s presence–is like a mustard seed; it begins in seeming insignificance but results in something magnificent.

Hearing, They Do Not Hear

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The secret of the kingdom is the Incarnate Word (who is Jesus Christ) and it can only be heard with the ears of faith.

Jesus' True Family

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

There are two types of people: those who oppose Jesus who are part of the kingdom of Satan, and those who obey Jesus who are a part of his true family.

The Crowd and the Called

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus creates a new community of disciples, called by him, to be with him, to do like him.

The Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus is the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath; the king of everlasting dominion in whose kingdom we find our ultimate Sabbath rest.

Grounded in Hope

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Christians can be a confident and cheerful witnesses to the gospel by placing their hope in the perfect living hope that is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Encouragement of Christ

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

As you faithfully bear witness to the truth of the gospel, take heart and be courageous for the Spirit of Christ is with you.

Speaking the Truth in Love to a Hostile Culture

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Speaking the truth in love will bring both repentance and reproach.

Thy Will Be Done

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It is the joy of following Jesus, no matter what may come, that empowers a Christian to say, “let the will of the Lord be done.”

A Final Farewell

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We are to follow Christ through Paul’s example of dying to ourselves and the things of this world and living for Christ and the inheritance of the kingdom that is coming. When we live this way, our lives will be an example for Christ’s glory to those around us.

Life on Mission

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Are you living a life on mission? As we trace the journeys of Paul and the disciple through the book of Acts, we continue to see men and women whose priority is being a witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. We are not just saved from our sin, we are saved to be living on mission in every area and aspect of life. Paul was on mission wherever he went. Where has God placed you? Who has God placed you with? What has God given you to do?

Mission Opposition

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

A Christian on mission should expect opposition, but the Word of the Lord will prevail.

• Are you a Christian?
• Are you on mission?
• Do you experience opposition?
• Is the Word of the Lord prevailing in and through your life?

The Complete Gospel

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The complete gospel expresses itself in a humble teachable spirit, in grace and discipleship of fellow believers, and in confidence in the power and authority of the gospel of Christ.

Ignorant Idolatry vs. Wise Worship

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We are sent to share the gospel so that idolaters can become worshippers of the one true God.

Are you an idolater?
Can you contextualize?
Will you worship?
Will you witness?

Knowing the Word and Sharing the Word

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Believers of Christ must know the word of God and share the word of God even though persecution may be a result.

What is keeping you from eagerly knowing the word of God daily for the nourishment of your own soul?

What is keeping you from eagerly sharing the word of God with those who do not believe?

The Kingdom Advances by the Spirit of Jesus

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We have the responsibility, privilege, and joy of being participants in the advance of the Gospel into the world, but it's the Holy Spirit who empowers and grows the Kingdom of Christ.

Is there anything holding you back from participating in the mission of Christ? Are you finding rest and joy in the reality that your salvation and other's salvation is the work of God along? Are you listening to and obeying the Spirit of Christ? Are you saturating yourself in the word of Christ so that you can distinguish between the Spirit of Christ and the Spirit of the Age?

Man's Failures and God's Faithfulness

Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Great leaders go astray, and people fail, and people’s plans change, but God is faithful, and he never fails, and God’s plans remain the same. Our hope is not in man but in God.

What are you hoping in?

Where might you be hoping in your own faithfulness instead of God's faithfulness?

Saved By Grace

Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We are saved only by the grace of the Lord Jesus.

The True King

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The Kingdom of the World on Trial

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The Word or the Works?

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Losing Your Life

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

False Witnesses

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Regeneration, Repentance, Devotion

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

The Filling of the Spirit

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000