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Mosaic Church is a church plant in Mechanicsville, Virginia rooted in historical Christianity and geared to engage the modern age with the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us at 10:30am on Sundays at Mechanicsville High School as we gather together as a community shaped by God's Word and centered on the person and work of Jesus.
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What Child is This? - The Way, the Truth, and the Life - John 14:1-14 from 2023-12-10T15:30
When Jesus' disciples were troubled, what words did Jesus provide for them? He gives reassurance that He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life." In this reality, Jesus sheds light u...
ListenWhat Child Is This? - The Resurrection & the Life - John 11:25-27 from 2023-12-03T15:30
At the end of your days, what will matter most? Death has a way of forcing us to consider that which is of ultimate importance. Will you have reason to hope? Or will you have reason for fear? In...
ListenStories - The Suffering of Job from 2023-11-26T15:30
Why does suffering exist? What is the purpose of the misery we often feel? Though Job doesn’t receive all the answers to his suffering, he sees how God is both sovereign and good despite his pai...
ListenWhat Child Is This? - The Good Shepherd - John 10:11-29 from 2023-11-19T15:30
Election. Predestination. Many Christians feel anxiety when these are mentioned, but this need not be so. The Good Shepherd has known this sheep from before the foundation of the world, calls th...
ListenWhat Child Is This? - The Light of the World - John 8:12-20 from 2023-11-05T15:30
Jesus' second I AM statement declares that He is the Light of the World. The Light that Jesus offers separates the darkness. Are you in His light?
ListenFamily Worship from 2023-10-29T14:30
The family has been under attack since the Garden of Eden. But through the redemption found in Christ, the family can experience His presence through worship once again.
ListenWhat Child Is This? - The Bread of Life - John 6:31-35 from 2023-10-22T14:30
In this first sermon of Mosaic’s extended advent series, we seek to understand what Jesus meant when he said he is the “bread of life”. Are you starving or are you feasting?
Listen1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - Run the Race from 2023-10-15T14:30
The race that Paul describes to the people of Corinth is the Christian journey. Like all races, there is a finish line and a prize. But for the Christian, the prize Himself has already crossed t...
Listen1 Corinthians 9:15-23 - Am I Not Free? Part 2 from 2023-10-08T14:30
What does it mean to be free in Christ? In this passage, Paul shows clearly that being free in Christ is not an excuse for pursuing selfish gain or worldly pleasure, but an opportunity to "...
Listen1 Corinthians 9:1-14 - Am I Not Free? Part 1 from 2023-10-01T14:30
In this passage, Paul establishes his rights as an apostle, but his motivations aren't self-serving. Rather than using his rights, he shows that he applies the same principle shown in chapte...
ListenStories - Where is the Lord, the God of Elijah? from 2023-09-24T14:30
Naaman was a man that had won many battles in war. He was strong, mighty, and capable. However, he was also a leper that desperately needed to be healed. Through the healing of his leprosy, Naam...
Listen1 Corinthians 8:3-13 - Freedom for a Purpose from 2023-09-17T14:30
Christian freedom is often used as an excuse to break cultural taboos, but what if your freedom were meant for more than meeting your personal desires? In this passage, Paul applies a simple pri...
Listen1 Corinthians 8:1-3 - Known by God from 2023-09-10T14:30
In our world, knowledge feels like something we have in unlimited access. Apart from Christ, knowledge can only lead to pride. But Paul shows the people of Corinth where true knowledge comes fro...
Listen1 Corinthians 7:25-40 - Opportunity Costs from 2023-09-03T14:30
In this passage, Paul presents an intensely practical view of marriage, showing us that marriage, while good, is not the only - or even best - option for every Christian. Yet there is more in th...
ListenStories - Gideon, the man of valor from 2023-08-27T14:30
Gideon was called a man of valor while hiding from his enemies in a winepress. Not heroic by any standard. But, in just 3 chapters found in the book of Judges, God teaches a weak man how to trus...
Listen1 Corinthians 7:17-24 - Calling and Circumstance from 2023-08-20T14:30
What is your calling? This question plagues many, but perhaps the answer easier to find than we often think. Your calling is not just your job or the individual actions you take - it's the c...
ListenRomans 12:1-8 - Serve Sunday 2023 from 2023-08-13T14:30
It's commonly accepted that serving is something we should do in church, but why should we serve, and how should we serve? In Romans 12, Paul uses our salvation as the launching pad for appl...
Listen1 Corinthians 7:6-16 - God's Plan from 2023-08-06T14:30
Much like todays society, Paul faced a culture than disregarded the beauty in God's plan toward marriage and singleness. However, Jesus is revealed to those in Corinth to be the only faithfu...
ListenStories - The Baptism of Jesus from 2023-07-30T14:30
The Trinity is on full display during the coronation of King Jesus. It is no surprise His baptism is recorded in all four gospels. Especially, when we see how imperative it is to our salvation.
Listen1 Corinthians 6:9-11 - The Lord who Rules and Reigns from 2023-07-09T14:30
Paul once again speaks to the Corinthians about Christ, who has died for their sake so that they may live more abundantly. Yet they are wandering in their sins, while claiming to be apart of a g...
Listen1 Corinthians 6:1-8 - Lawsuits Against Believers from 2023-07-02T14:30
The majesty of the church is not found in its people, but in its Savior by whom the people were purchased. Paul explains this in chapter 6 as he implores to change the way the Corinthians see on...
ListenStories - Cain & Abel from 2023-06-25T14:30
Despite the tragic story of Cain & Abel, Christ is shown brightly as the One whose blood speaks a better word.
Listen1 Corinthians 5:6-13 - Church Discipline, Part 2 from 2023-06-18T14:30:44
Last week, we established that church discipline isn't meant for vengeance, but is for the good of the individual being warned to repent and believe. This week, we consider how church discip...
Listen1 Corinthians 5:1-5 - Church Discipline, Part 1 from 2023-06-11T14:30:08
God calls his church to perform church discipline and even excommunicate those who cease to walk with Christ for their good. In this first part of our miniseries on church discipline, we look at...
Listen1 Corinthians 4:14-21 - Guides and Fathers from 2023-06-04T14:30:43
God provides many means for us to learn how to live as new creatures in Christ. First and foremost is his Word, but he also often provides people whose examples we can follow. Sometimes it just ...
ListenStories - Adam & Eve from 2023-05-28T14:30:49
One of the oldest stories to exist is not void of the gospel. From creation to the fall, and ultimately redemption: Jesus is on display as not just Creator but Savior.
Listen1 Corinthians 4:7-13 - Semper Reformanda from 2023-05-21T14:30:14
As Christians we are called to continually be shaped by the Word of God. The church of Corinth felt they had arrived and did not need to grow any longer. This week we unpack what it means to alw...
Listen1 Corinthians 3:21-4:7 - All Is Yours & You Are Christ's from 2023-05-14T14:30:43
As Paul continues to combat the divisiveness in the church of Corinth, we are reminded of our position in Christ, encouraged to make good use of all God has given us, and reminded that everythin...
Listen1 Corinthians 3:9-20 - What are you building with? from 2023-05-07T14:30:30
It's tempting to use human wisdom to build the church, but God's ways are not ours. In this sermon, we consider the materials with which we build our lives, our families and the church. ...
ListenStories - Paul & Silas in Prison - Acts 16:16-40 from 2023-04-30T14:30:37
The story of Paul and Silas in prison is a story about faith. They truly took Jesus at his word, and risked everything for the sake of the gospel. Through their selfless actions, a man and his h...
Listen1 Corinthians 3:1-9 - What Are You Eating? from 2023-04-23T14:30:54
This week in our text, Paul rebukes the church of Corinth and challenges us in our own spiritual maturity. He expresses that the meat is what they need but the milk is all they can handle.
Listen1 Corinthians 2:6-16 - The Mystery Revealed from 2023-04-16T14:30:41
This week we see the great value and necessity of the infallible Word of God. Paul reminds the church of Corinth that they cannot possess wisdom themselves. They must rely on the mystery that wa...
ListenEaster 2023 - The Good News About the Resurrection from 2023-04-09T14:00:21
In this special Easter service, we consider the plain gospel and how it gives us hope for the life to come. If you are in Christ, then you can rest assured that he will raise you up on the last ...
ListenStories - Daniel & The Lions' Den from 2023-03-26T14:31
The story of Daniel and the lions' den is so familiar that it's easy to overlook its importance for us today. But with careful examination, we find that Daniel's faith, God's fai...
Listen1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - Consider yourself, brothers from 2023-03-19T14:30:37
Do you have what it takes to save yourself? Paul challenges the church of Corinth to examine their qualifications and see their desperate need for Jesus.
Listen1 Corinthians 1:17-25 - The Pursuit of True Wisdom from 2023-03-12T14:30:29
What is wisdom? Paul instructs the church of Corinth to seek wisdom not from this world, but from Him. This wisdom is then proclaimed through preaching Christ to all who will hear.
ListenStories - Jonah from 2023-02-26T15:30:32
Have you ever felt like you needed a sign from God? Jesus tells us to look to the sign of Jonah as our hope. Just as Jonah was in the belly of a great fish for three days, so was the son of Man ...
Listen1 Corinthians 1:4-9 - God is Faithful from 2023-02-19T15:30:46
The Apostle Paul begins his letter to Corinth with thanksgiving toward God. He then reminds them of the same reality we need reminding of today; Jesus is the only one that sustains.
Listen1 Corinthians 1:1-3 - The Depths of a Greeting from 2023-02-12T15:30:26
What could we possibly find in the greeting of 1 Corinthians? More than you might imagine. In this sermon, we plumb the depths of Paul's greeting to the Corinthians to understand where he is goi...
ListenJoel 3 - The Valley of Decision from 2023-02-05T15:30:47
In Joel chapter 3, we learn about God's wrath, which passes over his people, judges the world, and brings about a new creation.
ListenStories - Esther from 2023-01-29T15:30:47
God is not mentioned one time in the book of Esther, but he is not absent. From an orphaned girl to the highest position in the kingdom, Esther reveals how God is in control of every detail.
ListenJoel 2:18-32 - The Joy of Repentance from 2023-01-22T15:30:45
We don't often consider repentance to by a joyful thing, but Joel bids us to think again. In this passage, we explore the benefits that God bestows upon those who repent and trust him to forgive...
ListenJoel 2:1-17 - The Character of God and the Day of the Lord from 2023-01-15T15:30:44
Joel once again reveals the wrath of God in chapter 2. However, here we see God’s future judgment. But still, Joel shares that His judgment is not without His righteousness. Though the days are dar...
ListenJoel 1:1-20 - A Call for Repentance from 2023-01-08T15:30:10
This week we begin our series in Joel. The Day of the Lord is the key theme to Joel as he describes a people who are in desperate need of repentance. Joel not only shows us our need for repentan...
ListenThe Thrill of Hope - The Eternal King from 2022-12-11T15:30:27
This week, we explore the concept of Christ as our Eternal King. Where Adam failed, Christ succeeded, and reigns supreme for us, not as a tyrant, but as a benevolent monarch who works all things...
ListenThe Thrill of Hope - The Snake Crusher from 2022-12-04T15:30:36
Advent is not just about a baby in a manger -- it's about the seed of the woman crushing the head of the snake from Genesis. This week, we explore how God shows himself to be his people's champi...
ListenBaptism - A Sign & Seal from 2022-11-20T18:21:32
Is baptism required for salvation? Is it optional? How should we view baptism in the lives of believers and the normal operation of the local church? Today, we explore baptism as a sign and seal...
ListenThe Women of the Gospel of Mark from 2022-11-13T15:30:06
The role of women in the book of Mark should not be underplayed. While the men went about in varying degrees of blindness, the woman with the issue of blood, the Syrophoenician woman, the widow ...
ListenMark 16:9-20 - Inerrant? from 2022-11-06T15:30:02
We say that the Bible is inerrant (that is, it contains no errors), yet the longer ending of Mark appears in double-brackets in most modern English translations. These double-brackets indicate t...
ListenStories - Jacob from 2022-10-30T14:30:01
From Genesis 27-32 we encounter the life of Jacob. As we pick up in our series, we see how God uses a man that was not worthy in any way and how Jesus does the same for us.
ListenMark 15:42-16:8 - The Burial & Resurrection from 2022-10-23T14:30:59
Jesus really came to earth, lived a perfect life, was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. But how does that effect us? This week we look at the implications of the Resurrection and how ...
ListenMark 15:33-41 - The Death of Christ from 2022-10-16T14:30:16
The book of Mark begins with, "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." From that opening sentence onward, the history of Jesus' life that Mark recorded has been walking us ...
ListenMark 15:16-32 - The Darkness of the Suffering of Christ from 2022-10-09T14:30:17
In this passage, we see the most physically painful moments of Jesus' life. It is far more comfortable to look away, but we must look deeply into the darkness of the suffering of Jesus to fully ...
ListenMark 15:1-15 - The Perfect Substitute from 2022-10-02T14:30:11
This week in Mark 15 is the final moment in the trial of Jesus. Through this short narrative, we see who Jesus is, the blameless King who came to bring truth to all who hear. Jesus trades places...
ListenStories - The Prophets of Baal Defeated from 2022-09-25T14:30:25
This week we look to the amazing story of Elijah on Mt. Carmel from 1 Kings 18:20-40. In this dramatic story we see the awesome moment of God sending down fire to consume the oblation and prove ...
ListenMark 14:66-72 - Repentance Unto Death or Unto Life? from 2022-09-18T14:30:40
As Peter denied Jesus to save his own skin, he found himself in the place of despair. He knew he had fallen short, but there was no way to go back and make things right. Ultimately, he had to re...
ListenMark 14:53-65 - Suffering Servant and Sovereign King from 2022-09-11T14:30:15
In order to convict Jesus, the Sanhedrin put on a mockery of a court proceeding, but despite their best efforts, not a single false testimony agreed with another. In the end, Jesus only speaks t...
ListenStories - Abraham from 2022-09-04T14:30:32
This week we look at the story of Abram and God’s covenant with him. In Genesis, we see that God takes on the weight of the commitment and also provides the substitute sacrifice. It is this subs...
ListenStories - Samson from 2022-08-28T14:30:22
The story of Samson from Judges 13 through 16 isn't for the faint of heart. From superhuman strength and holy vows to betrayal and sin, it covers everything that a great story should have. But a...
ListenStories - Noah from 2022-08-21T14:30:38
In Genesis 6 through 9, we find the story of Noah and the flood. But who, or what, is this story really about? Like all great stories, behind Noah, the flood, and the ark, lies something of even...
ListenEkklesia - The Necessity of the Church from 2022-08-14T14:30:28
In this second part of our mini-series on the Church, we explore the necessity of the Church. Why does the church exist? Simply because God wills it to be so? No. God uses the Church, made up of...
ListenEkklesia - The Nature of the Church from 2022-08-07T14:30:11
God has called us out -- not only individually, but corporately -- into the Church. But if we are spiritual members of the body of Christ, how does that play out in the rest of our lives? This w...
ListenMark 14:42-52 - Let the Scriptures Be Fulfilled from 2022-07-31T14:30:06
As Jesus is met by Judas and his captors, we see the true colors of the Sanhedrin, Judas, and the disciples. No one seems to really see Jesus for who he truly is. In this sermon, we consider the...
ListenMark 14:32-42 - Lessons in the Garden from 2022-07-24T14:30:58
This week we see the anguish that our Savior felt in the Garden. But without the Garden, there is no Calvary, and without Calvary, there is no empty tomb.
ListenMark 14:26-31 - Scattered Sheep from 2022-07-17T14:30:25
In Jesus' last discourse with his disciples before his arrest, he tells them some unsettling news: they were going to desert him in his hour of greatest need. If you or someone close to you has ...
ListenMark 14:13-25 - The New Passover from 2022-07-10T14:30:28
This week we read why Jesus institutes the Lords supper. He fulfills the Feast of Passover by becoming the spotless lamb and perfect sacrifice.
ListenMark 14:1-12 - Costly from 2022-07-03T14:30:53
In this weeks sermon we discuss the difference between the way Judas and Mary viewed Jesus. They both valued him but one saw him as beautiful while the other sadly saw him as only useful.
ListenMark 13:24-37 - Awake, Sleeper! from 2022-06-26T14:30:29
In the latter half of Mark 13, Jesus prophecies his second coming. In one sense, the Day of the Lord is a fearful thing -- the Jesus returning in fully power and glory is something unlike anythi...
ListenMark 13:14-23 - Remember His Words from 2022-06-19T14:30:09
As we continue in Jesus' prophecy concerning the destruction of the temple in 70AD, he commands us to remember what he has said so that when suffering comes, we might not be afraid, but act in w...
ListenMark 13:1-13 - Tribulation from 2022-06-12T14:30:11
In Mark 13, Jesus begins the Olivet discourse -- the longest section of teaching from Jesus in the Gospel according to Mark. In this passage, he prophesies about the events leading up to the des...
ListenRomans 8:1-12 - Spiritual People from 2022-06-05T14:30:59
Are you a spiritual person? Many people in the world today believe that they are, but the Bible shows us what spiritual people are: those who have their eyes set on the things of God.
ListenMark 12:38-44 - Good Stewards of the Gifts of God from 2022-05-29T14:30:47
No one likes to talk about money in churches, but the Word of God speaks clearly: We must not give or pray or minister for our own glory, and God is glorified as we give back to him that which h...
ListenMark 12:35-37 - The Sovereign Session of Christ from 2022-05-22T14:30:18
When we think of a court or congress being "in session", we think of the judge or lawmakers sitting in the seat of power, ruling in authority over the court or the country. In this passage we ar...
ListenMark 12:28-34 - The Problem Is Not the Solution from 2022-05-15T14:30:53
In today's sermon, we play a little "Where's Waldo?". Can you spot the problem with this passage (when taken on its own) or the first part of this sermon? Listen in as we consider the law of lov...
ListenMark 12:18-27 - An Expectation of Joy from 2022-05-08T14:30:01
In this Sunday's sermon, Pastor Greg Brown reminds us that we should expect joy in the life to come and let it spill over to joy here and now.
ListenMark 12:13-17 - Minted by God from 2022-05-01T14:30:32
Partisan controversy is the norm in our day and age, but God often presents a third and better way. In this passage, when confronted with a partisan trap, Jesus presents a better way: Yes, we sh...
ListenMark 12:1-12 - The Ultimatum from 2022-04-24T14:00:15
In the parable of the tenants, both the patience and the wrath of God are put on display. Listen today as Pastor Brandon explores the characters of this parable, presents the ultimatum of God's ...
ListenEaster 2022 - Identity Crisis from 2022-04-17T14:00
The church is in the midst of an identity crisis, but it has less to do with "self-identifying" and identity politics. The Church must remember that which is most essential: the gospel of Jesus ...
ListenMark 11:12-33 - The Fig Tree and the Temple from 2022-04-10T14:00
In today's sermon, we see Jesus' offices of Prophet, Priest, and King more clearly. In judging the fig tree and Israel for their lack of fruit, he stands as a prophet. In cleansing the temple, h...
ListenMark 11:1-12 - The Triumphal Entry from 2022-04-03T14:00
As we see Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey we see his humility--but there is so much more to this passage than his humility. In this passage we see the intersection of perfect om...
ListenMark 10:46-52 - The Blind Man Who Saw Jesus from 2022-03-27T14:00
Despite his lack of sight, Bartimaeus saw Jesus more clearly than all those around him. In this sermon, we see the difference in how the apostles approached Jesus asking for something (see 10:35...
ListenMark 10:32-45 - Servant of All from 2022-03-20T14:00
The world teaches us that power and status are determined by how many people are willing to serve you, but Jesus turned this on its head. The first among us--Jesus himself--came not to be served...
ListenMark 10:17-31 - The Rich Young Ruler from 2022-03-13T14:00
If it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, what can we do? In this week's sermon, we discover why that question is complete...
ListenMark 10:1-12 - Marriage & Divorce from 2022-03-06T15:00
Divorce is rampant in our society. Is it ever permissible? Is it ever encouraged? We go to God's Word today to understand God's plan for marriage and how that points us to his unfathomable grace...
ListenMark 10:13-16 from 2022-02-27T15:00
Once considered the lowest of society, Jesus teaches us that we have much to learn from children. In this passage, we find that the humble faith and thankfulness of children is all that is requi...
ListenMark 9:42-50 - The Wages of Sin from 2022-02-20T15:00
Whereas in the book of Mark so far, Jesus has spent much of his time speaking about the Kingdom of God, in this passage, Jesus shows us the nature of hell. Hell is an uncomfortable reality that ...
ListenMark 9:38-41 - Glory Thieves from 2022-02-13T15:00
Throughout Mark 9, we find the disciples struggling with pride, which boils over to jealousy when they see a man doing precisely what they could not just a few verses previous. In this week's pa...
ListenMark 9:30-37 - Held In The Arms of Christ from 2022-02-06T15:00
Throughout the book of Mark, Jesus has been teaching about the nature of the Kingdom of God. In this passage, Jesus gives us a clear way in which his Kingdom is far different from those of this ...
ListenMark 9:14-29 - Help My Unbelief from 2022-01-30T15:00
In this week's sermon, Pastor Brandon explores the perspectives found in the healing of the boy with a demon in Mark 9. By walking through those each perspective, we learn more about what it mea...
ListenMark 9:1-13 - Listen to Him from 2022-01-23T15:00
People often talk about listening for God to speak, but do we really listen? The disciples clearly weren't listening to Jesus. They were hearing, but they weren't understanding. They le...
ListenMark 8:31-38 - Unmet Expectations from 2022-01-09T15:00
Sometimes, God fails to meet our expectations. Of course, we know that God cannot truly fail in any way, but we find ourselves angry or frustrated that God hasn't done what we expected. In Mark ...
Listen2022 - A Year of Discipleship from 2022-01-02T15:00
The main focus for Mosaic Church in 2022 is going to be discipleship, both formal and informal. But what is discipleship, and how does it play into our busy lives, competing priorities, and Chri...
ListenAdvent 2021 - Peace - Luke 2:14 from 2021-12-19T15:00
The angels declared a gospel of peace to the shepherds in the field as they announced the birth of Jesus. In this sermon, we explore the people to whom God brings peace in the gospel, the nature...
ListenAdvent 2021 - Love - 1 John 4:7-12 from 2021-12-12T15:00
This week we discuss the unconditional love that Jesus has for us as He puts on flesh and lives on this earth. It is through the act of Him first loving us that we see the importance of the inca...
ListenAdvent 2021 - Joy - Luke 2:10-11 from 2021-12-05T15:00
In Luke 2, the angel brought "good news of great joy", but why was it so joyful? In this sermon, we look at the people, the purpose, and the person of this good news and consider how each of tho...
ListenAdvent - Joy - Luke 2:10-11 from 2021-12-05T15:00
In Luke 2, the angel brought "good news of great joy", but why was it so joyful? In this sermon, we look at the people, the purpose, and the person of this good news and consider how each of tho...
ListenAdvent - Hope - Hebrews 10:19-23 from 2021-11-28T15:00
In what, or in whom, should we place our trust? Hebrews 10:19-23 tells us we should "hold fast to the confession of our hope, for he who promised is faithful." While many place their hope in the...
ListenAdvent 2021 - Hope - Hebrews 10:19-23 from 2021-11-28T15:00
In what, or in whom, should we place our trust? Hebrews 10:19-23 tells us we should "hold fast to the confession of our hope, for he who promised is faithful." While many place their hope in the...
ListenMark 8:27-30 - You Are the Christ from 2021-11-21T15:00
"You are the Christ." Everything in Mark's gospel has led up to this singular point. But what does it mean for Jesus to be THE Christ, and how does this reality impact our daily lives?
ListenMark 8:22-26 - A Whole New World from 2021-11-14T15:00
If you don't pay attention, the healing of the blind man at Bethsaida can slip right by you. It's yet another miracle in a long string of miracles in the first part of Mark's gospel. But there i...
ListenMark 7:31-37 - It is Well from 2021-10-31T14:00
This week we look at the deaf and mute man that Jesus miraculously heals. Jesus heals him from a situation that seemed lost by all accounts. When hope seems lost, Jesus reminds us that he IS our...
ListenMark 7:24-30 - The King's Table from 2021-10-24T14:00
In this week's sermon, we learn of the Syrophoenician woman who begged for Jesus to heal her daughter. Jesus replies in what many consider a controversy. However, the conversation concludes with...
ListenMark 7:14-23 - We Have Met The Enemy... from 2021-10-17T14:00
...and the enemy is us. We may think that the most violent opponent of our spiritual walk with God is out there somewhere, but the reality is far bleaker. The darkness--the sin--that re...
ListenMark 7:1-13 - Traditions & Traditionalism from 2021-10-10T14:00
Traditions can be very good things when they are used rightly, but sometimes things get out of hand. Good, rich traditions can become rote and mechanical, losing their meaning or taking on a lif...
ListenMark 6:45-56 - The Glory of the Son from 2021-10-03T14:00
When Jesus walks on water, He is not just taking a shortcut to meet up with his friends. He is speaking to his disciples and once again revealing Himself as the Son of God. Jesus shows us this w...
ListenMark 6:30-44 - The Compassion of Christ from 2021-09-26T14:00
In this passage, which includes one of the most (if not the most) well-known miracles of Jesus, we see the divinity and compassion of Jesus meet. He provides for the shepherdless sheep both spir...
ListenMark 6:14-29 - What is Jesus Worth? from 2021-09-19T14:00
In an age when we are pressured to disregard sin and unconditionally affirm every action (except for those deemed "immoral" by the shifting opinions of the masses), what are we to do? There are ...
ListenMark 6:7-13 - God Provides from 2021-09-12T14:00
In this passage, Jesus sends the twelve disciples out to preach the gospel on their own. As he does so, he encourages them to take none of the usual supplies. No extra tunics. No money. No bread...
ListenEphesians 4:32 - God Wants Me to Do WHAT? from 2021-09-05T14:00
We love to talk about forgiveness when it's something we receive, but when it comes to giving it, we often have a hard time. Ephesians 4:32 tells us to forgive as God in Christ forgave us. This ...
Listen2 Timothy 4 - How to Live a Life of No Regrets from 2021-08-29T14:00
In what are likely Paul's final written words that we have preserved for us in Scripture, he doesn't speak of regrets--though he certainly every right to have some--, he speaks of the gospel and...
Listen2 Timothy 3 - Hypocrisy, False Teaching & The Source of Truth from 2021-08-22T14:00
In 2 Timothy 3, Paul describes the world we live in to a T, but with the phrase “having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power”, he reveals that this is actually how the Church Listen
2 Timothy 2 - Just Keep Swimming from 2021-08-15T14:00
In today's society, people do more yelling than communicating, but that's not how Paul described the Christian life. He describes a life of perseverance in suffering, focused holiness, and gentl...
Listen2 Timothy 1 - The Recipe for True Life from 2021-08-08T14:00
At the beginning of 2 Timothy, Paul gives us the recipe for life. Christ is our hope, and Paul shows Timothy that the proper perspective is necessary to stay committed to that hope. Whether you ...
Listen1 Timothy 6 - Godliness vs Worldliness from 2021-08-01T14:00
A life lived for material possessions is a life of slavery and hopelessness, but life lived in godliness is filled with freedom, joy and true hope.
Listen1 Timothy 5 - Honor, Respect & Provision from 2021-07-25T14:00
Honor is a core principle for the Christian life. The 4th Commandment tells us to honor our mothers and fathers, and the principle of honor only grows from there.
Listen1 Timothy 4 - Training for Godliness from 2021-07-18T14:00
The pursuit of godliness is key to the Christian life--so much so that Paul says it's even better than physical training. While running or lifting weights might make you stronger or faster--and ...
Listen1 Timothy 3 - A Love for the Church from 2021-07-11T14:00
Who is qualified to lead in the church? Many people--even Christians--would argue those with persuasive personalities, effective presentation skills, or minds for business should lead and serve ...
Listen1 Timothy - Chapter 2 - Unity & Diversity from 2021-07-04T14:00
Unity amongst diversity is the driving principle as Paul approaches the subject of public worship in the church in 1 Timothy 2. When we come together, how should we treat one another, and what d...
Listen1 Timothy 2 - Unity & Diversity from 2021-07-04T14:00
Unity amongst diversity is the driving principle as Paul approaches the subject of public worship in the church in 1 Timothy 2. When we come together, how should we treat one another, and what d...
Listen1 Timothy - Chapter 1 - Law & Gospel from 2021-06-27T14:00
We are no longer called to make animal sacrifices to God as the Old Testament once commanded. Does this mean the Old Testament no longer brings value? Of course not. This week we see the value t...
Listen1 Timothy - Chapter 1 from 2021-06-27T14:00
We are no longer called to make animal sacrifices to God as the Old Testament once commanded. Does this mean the Old Testament no longer brings value? Of course not. This week we see the value t...
Listen1 Timothy 1 - Law & Gospel from 2021-06-27T14:00
We are no longer called to make animal sacrifices to God as the Old Testament once commanded. Does this mean the Old Testament no longer brings value? Of course not. This week we see the value t...
Listen1 Timothy - Overview from 2021-06-13T14:00
The foundation of 1 Timothy is the gospel, and the driving principle is a God-focused attitude. In this overview, we explore how this produces three main themes throughout the book: Teaching, Ga...
ListenFamily Values - The Greatest of These - 1 Corinthians 13 from 2021-06-06T14:00
What is one thing that undergirds, motivates, and provides a goal for the Christian life? Why did God choose to save any, if he would have been just in saving none? Why work hard, pursue the gif...
ListenFamily Values - Chosen By God - Romans 8:28-30 from 2021-05-30T14:00
All Christians have a salvation story, and it usually goes like this: They heard the Gospel, they decided it was true, they prayed a prayer, and they're now doing their best to live God-glorifyi...
ListenFamily Values - Scripture Alone - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 from 2021-05-23T14:00
The Scriptures are God-breathed, and they are vital to the life of a believer. Being Protestant isn't about being argumentative--it's about God's Word being our final and ultimate authority in a...
ListenFamily Values - Gospel-Centered - Galatians 1:3-9 from 2021-05-16T14:00
In today's passage, we consider how Paul rebukes the Galatians and those who had preached a false gospel to them. Gospel drift isn't a new problem, but it is one that takes constant vigilance to...
ListenMark 6:1-6 - Familiarity & Faith from 2021-05-02T14:00
For those who have been Christians for some time, it becomes easy to treat God as commonplace. In Mark 6:1-6, we see how the people of Nazareth rejected the Son of God because they saw him simpl...
ListenMark 5:21-43 - Jesus Heals from 2021-04-25T14:00
While Jesus was on earth, He healed many people. But that was 2,000+ years ago. Does He do the same today? This week we will see that He is still the same today as He was in the first century. N...
ListenMark 5:1-20 - Even the Demons Obey from 2021-04-18T14:00
The Gerasene Demoniac was a horrible mess. He was controlled by demons, living among the dead, and covered in self-inflicted wounds. He was undesirable and uncontrollable. But when Jesus arrived...
ListenMark 4:35-41 - He Calms the Storm from 2021-04-11T14:00
Do you feel that the storm in your life is too great? In today's sermon, we see that even the wind and sea must obey Jesus. His disciples quickly learn that Jesus has the highest authority. No m...
ListenRomans 5:6-11 - The Good News For You from 2021-04-04T14:00
Today's sermon calls you to engage with the good news of Jesus Christ, who died for sinners and was raised to make intercession for all those who believe in him. The good news isn't just good ne...
ListenMark 4:30-34 - The Mustard Seed from 2021-03-28T14:00
We often think about the gospel in terms of "my salvation" or "my eternal life", but the gospel is bigger than that! Today's sermon is about how God uses the small things to build his kingdom, g...
ListenMark 4:26-29 - The Sower, the Seed, and the God Who Gives the Growth from 2021-03-23T00:47:03
What stops you from sharing your faith? In today's sermon, we consider another agricultural parable from Jesus. Much like the parable of the sower just a few verses previous, Jesus compares the ...
ListenMark 4:21-25 - Hide It Under A Bushel? No! from 2021-03-14T14:00
As Christians, it’s our job to let the light of the gospel shine out of our lives and into a darkened world. In order to do this, we must develop gospel clarity in every area of life. Today, we ...
ListenMark 4:1-20 - The Parable of the Sower from 2021-03-07T15:00
Good Biblical interpretation includes two main principles: First, Scripture interprets Scripture. Second, Scripture should be interpreted in its historical context. In the parable of the sower, ...
ListenMark 3:31-35 - The True Nature of the Family of God from 2021-02-28T15:00
The greek word translated "church" in our Bibles literally means "gathering" or "assembly". But it's so much more than that. When Jesus asks the rhetorical question, "Who are my mother and my br...
ListenMark 3:28-30 - The Unpardonable Sin from 2021-02-21T15:00
The unpardonable sin--it's something that Christians have agonized over and worried about since Jesus spoke the very words in today's passage. Should we be worried that we've committed such a he...
ListenSnow Day - A Reading from Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 2021-02-07T00:51:13
Romans 12:5 - "so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another."
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Mark 3:22-27 - Stealing Satan's Stuff from 2021-01-24T15:00
What is the Church's mission on earth? Matthew 28 is a common place to go, but what about Mark 2:27? In his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus bound the strong man and empowered the church wit...
ListenMark 3:7-21 - Church Growth Like Jesus Did It from 2021-01-17T15:00
Every church plant wants to grow, but what is the best strategy? Lights and lasers? Robes and bells? Great branding? Today, we consider church growth, not according to human wisdom, but accordin...
ListenMark 2:23-3:6 - Jesus and Legalism from 2021-01-10T15:00
The Pharisees thought they had everything figured out. They had created a law by which people were judged to be righteous or sinful before God. But those laws were man-made--not God-defined. In ...
ListenPhilippians 2:19-26 - The Best Is Yet to Come from 2021-01-03T15:00
To live is Christ, and to die is gain. Even as Paul longed to be with Jesus in Heaven, he knew the church would be better served if he remained. Understanding that death has no sting allows the ...
ListenMark 1:9-13 - The Baptism & Temptation of Jesus from 2020-09-27T14:00
If John's baptism was a baptism of repentance, why was Jesus baptized? Did he have sin for which he needed to repent, or was something else happening? And what does his temptation mean for us? I...
ListenMark 1:2-8 - John the Baptist from 2020-09-20T14:00
Who was John the Baptist, and what was his role in ushering in the gospel of the Kingdom? This week, we see how John pointed others to Jesus, and we are encouraged to do the same by his example....
ListenMark 1:1 - Introduction from 2020-09-06T14:00
What is the gospel? This week, we explore why the gospel isn't just any old good news. When the word gospel is connected with the person and work of Jesus Christ, the ...
ListenJonah 4 - Man's Heart & God's Character from 2020-08-30T14:00
Jonah is truly a reflection of the character of mankind. In chapter 2, he sang God's praises. In chapter 4, he questions God. But God is patient and merciful toward Jonah, just as he is with us....
ListenJonah 3 - The Wrath & Mercy of God from 2020-08-23T14:00
In this chapter, we see Jonah's faithful preaching of God's wrath, the Ninevites' heartfelt repentance, and the mercy of God that undergirds it all. We cannot preach the good news of grace witho...
ListenJonah 2 - Salvation Belongs to the Lord from 2020-08-16T14:00
As Jonah found himself alive in the belly of the great fish (much to his surprise), he prayed a prayer of deep thanksgiving and gratitude to the God who had saved him from certain destruction. J...
ListenJonah 1 - Running from God from 2020-08-09T16:00
Jonah's name might mean "silly bird", but he is truly the "son of Amittai", the "son of My faithfulness". Despite Jonah's disobedience, God preserves his life. This week, we see how God chastise...
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