Growing in the Knowledge of Christ – was Pastor Dan’s sermon title on Sunday. We learn and know of Christ both by studying the Scriptures as well as being enlightened by the Holy Spirit. The goal is for us to grow in Christ. To grow in our faith. To step out in faith more and […]
What is the Apostle Paul actually talking about when he brings up the topic of inheritance? Pastor Dan walks us through the two meanings of inheritance as used in Ephesians: God’s inheritance and our inheritance. Ephesians 1:11-14 (ESV) 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him […]
Pastor Dan shares with us God’s plan and purpose in redemption … or in “redemptive history”. To listen to the podcast scroll to the bottom of this page. Ephesians 1:7-10 (ESV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished […]
Pastor Dan highlights God’s purpose and our privileges in adopting his chosen people into his family. To listen the the podcast scroll to the bottom of this page. Ephesians 1:5-6 (ESV) he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, […]
Sometimes it seems that our lives are not playing out as we think they should. Pastor Dan directed us to Ephesians 1 and the assurance that we have been chosen by God, and he will not let our lives get “out of control”. To listen to the Podcast, scroll to the bottom of this page. […]
We worship the risen Christ! What evidence do you need to see in order for you to believe? And when you believe what response is appropriate? To listen to the Podcast scroll to the bottom of this page. John 20:1-31 (ESV) Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, […]
We celebrated the Lord’s table and prepare for Holy Week, and Pastor Dan helps us see the connection between the Old Testament priests and their work with that of Jesus. To listen to the Podcast, scroll to the bottom of this page. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday. On this day in history, Jesus, by his […]
Pastor Dan helped us see just how great a High Priest we have in Jesus Christ. He was fully human, and as such, he experienced all the same kinds of struggles, temptations, frustrations and disappointments that we face today. Yet he did not sin- or “miss the mark” of God’s expectations in his behaviors, reactions, […]