Drive By Theology

Oftentimes, we can get caught up in the process of church rather than the person of Jesus. How can we get a real thirst for God back into our worship?

God uses trials and suffering to grow us into mature believers in Jesus Christ.

Jesus has an incredible compassion for the poor and vulnerable. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, he teaches us what mercy is- who gets mercy/who is our neighbor- and how to do mercy.

Jesus teaches us about worship through an unlikely person- the Samaritan woman at the well.

Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray. The WHY of prayer, the WHAT of prayer, and the HOW of prayer.

The vulnerability of a teen Mom begets the Savior of the world.

700 years before the first Christmas- God reveals His plan for the Suffering Servant through Isaiah. The Human Condition, God's Commitment because of that condition, and God's Righteousness.

What is biblical justice and how can we be a people of justice?

What does a healthy fear of the Lord look like when it comes to our worship?

How do we deal with adversity in our lives? In a world where we think prosperity should be the rule and that we have a right to a good life and that our kids will do better than us. The Bible says otherwise- and history confirms it. ‌So how are we going to make it through? Thanks to the Bible- you can be prepared.

Living out of the mercy of God gives us a new understanding of God's Ways, allows us to be a witness for the gospel, and gives us a comfort that although we are sinners, we are loved by a God who will never leave or forsake us and whose mercy never stops flowing.

God gives His people a spiritual wisdom and discernment that is beyond average human wisdom.

We are to obey God's Word- and as one great theologian said- well duh- but there are some WAYs we are to obey God's precepts and testimonies.

Psalm 119 shows us the difference between hope and Hope.

Sermon 2 in our Psalm 119 series at Cedar Run. Exploring how to deal with depression, darkness and feeling laid low in daily life.

We're embarking on a new series exploring Psalm 119, the towering giant among the Psalms, spanning a remarkable 176 verses. This epic Psalm is a profound meditation on God's ways, precepts, and testimonies, revealing that all of Scripture, not just the Mosaic Law, Deuteronomy, or even the Ten Commandments, but the entire biblical canon, is the very Law of God. In today's episode, we'll delve into how we can effectively study and apply God's Word to our daily lives. How do we transcend mere knowledge of the precepts and genuinely put them into practice, day by day? Throughout this series, we'll uncover how God's Word illuminates our path, guiding us through the specific situations and challenges we face as followers of Christ. Join us as we immerse ourselves in this pivotal Psalm and discover its enduring relevance for our modern lives.

The gospel isn't just how we enter into a relationship with Jesus, it's also how we grow in spiritual maturity. We are not only justified by the gospel, we are also sanctified by it.

God's truthfulness and mercy are the twin foundations of hope for God's people. But how can we bring these two hopes together for an abounding hope? In this morning's message, I explored this question through an understanding of the gospel. Check out this message and discover how we can find a hope that overflows.

Paul addresses seemingly petty squabbles between Christians and shows us a deeper underlying problem.

Paul shows us how living in light of the gospel means that we owe a debt of love to ALL people. But be careful when it comes to using debt language when it comes to Christ Himself.

Just in time for election season, Paul brings us to the Christian's response to government and politics.

Paul switches to practical application in his letter to the Roman church and how we are to live our lives in light of the gospel. Our religion has to be more than inward. Our bodies must be involved as well.

After sharing God's role in salvation as it pertains to the Doctrine of Election. Paul now gives us our responsibilities.

Paul walks us through God's sovereign role in salvation. The Doctrine of Election.

Paul shows us in Romans 8 that there is an easier way to live than roll up our sleeves Christianity- instead, Life in the Spirit.

Paul gets real about his frustration with grinding Old Testament-style Christianity.

How does the gospel change us into our true and authentic selves?

Paul describes how the gospel brings us joy.

Paul gives us one of the most dense and tightly packed paragraphs about the gospel ever written.

Paul chides the church for their judgmentalism.

How could the God of love be wrathful? God is wrathful because He is loving.

In one of the most gospel-dense passages in scripture, Paul gives us the unlock code for the rest of his letter. Who is the gospel for? What does it do? How can we harness its power?

What is justice? Why do we struggle with it? And how do we do justice?

What is the meaning of our life, the purpose for everything we do and strive for? 1. What's the point? 2. Missing the meaning 3. How to find true purpose.

Paul introduces the ancient world and us to the concept of identity. Who am I? Who is Jesus? And who am I in Christ?

Without the resurrection, you're only living half-a-gospel. The resurrection gives us a new reality and presence, allowing us to live a new life mission.

The more we are in unity and community with one another as Christians, the more we are IN the Father and Son.

What does it mean to be "out of the world?" And how do we handle the conflict that comes with having another home?

How do we bear fruit as Christians? The branch, the vine, and the vinedresser.

The Holy Spirit gives us access to incredible, life changing power, promise, and peace.

The King is Coming. The clues to Kingship- 1- Characteristics of the King 2- Jesus Our King 3- How Can we Be "Kingly"

The Pharisees drop Jesus into a no-win scenario by presenting a woman caught in adultery, until Jesus introduces a new path to justice.

While we busy ourselves chasing the little loaves of life- Jesus tells us HE is the Bread of Life.

Jesus heals us in order for us to be holy, while showing us a rest that is more than just a Sabbath Day.

Jesus has a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman.

How can we know we're not believing in signs over the Savior?

Jesus performs his first miracle at the wedding in Cana and shows us how we can have the best wine in the banquet of our life.

A new ruler is coming who will bring peace to all nations- His Place, His Purpose and His Peace.

Call out to the Lord in your crisis, and He will Listen- Lift You Up- and Liberate You.

Love is the sum of all virtue.

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. What are you wearing?