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The ultimate calling of Jesus is also the most challenging: to love our enemies and pray for those who hate us. Jesus invites us to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, and bless those who curse us. This is the highest calling for anyone who identifies as a citizen of the Kingdom of God. This radical love is only possible because Jesus loved us while we were enemies of God. Support the show

In modern Christianity, the words "praise" and "worship" are often used as synonyms.However, Scripture shows they are two sides of the same coin: praise is the path, and worship is the destination.Praise and worship are not music styles—they are spiritual postures of the heart and body.We're not just singing—we are entering the presence of the King.God is worthy of both joyful praise and deep reverence.This Sunday, we'll look at how the understanding of praise and worship has developed from the Old Testament to the New—and what it means for us today.Support the show

To become a Citizen of Heaven, we undergo baptism—a ceremony where we renounce the Kingdom of Darkness and pledge allegiance to Christ. Each month, during communion, we remember this vow, seek forgiveness, and renew our commitment to follow Jesus. Join us as we baptize new believers and reaffirm our faith!Support the show

As citizens of heaven, we are called to reflect God's values in our daily lives. However, we often forget the true source of our strength: fellowship with other believers. While personal prayer and Scripture reading are vital, it is in community—within the body of Christ—that we experience the greatest growth. God desires to transform us through the church, which serves as His embassy on earth, representing His Kingdom.Support the show

As adopted children of God, we aspire to be holy and to become more like Jesus. However, at times, this process can feel like hard work. While some seasons may be more challenging than others, it's important to remember the core essence of the gospel: we strive for holiness because we belong to Christ. We do not pursue righteousness to earn salvation; rather, because we are already saved. This truth sets us free to continue pressing on in our journey of faith.Support the show

Being adopted by God into His family means becoming foreigners to our old life. Although this transition is challenging, as our past selves and sins call us back, the Scriptures remind us that we are a new creation. We must embrace a new spiritual diet to help us mature and let our old selves fade away. By accepting both our adoption and foreigner status, we bring glory to God."Support the show

As citizens of heaven, we have been adopted into God's family. Adoption carries both privileges and responsibilities. The privileges we receive include salvation, redemption, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our responsibility now is to become more like Jesus and to cultivate the gift we have received. Join us as we explore how God saves us and the purpose behind it.Support the show

The Scriptures tell us that we are citizens of heaven while living here on earth, making us foreigners in this life, called to represent the Kingdom of God. But what does this truly mean? It means that, as good citizens, we embrace the privileges of God's Gospel, reject the ways of the world, and defend God's Kingdom as ambassadors. In this lies our purpose, and within it, we discover God's power and wonder.Support the show

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The book of James teaches that faith without works is dead. However, it's possible to do good works driven by human ambition rather than faith. James warns that our good works should stem from dependence on God and the Holy Spirit. Join us this week as we explore what this truly means.Support the show

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   One of the biggest benefits of our faith is the right to approach God as a Father. Join us this week as we explore the implications this has on our prayer life and our ability to live out the Jesus Shaped Life. Support the Show.

   We are not saved by works, but we are saved for "good works" that God has prepared for us. As we begin to grow in Christ, its important to understand that we are primarily called to "be with Jesus" before go out there to do something for Jesus. This intricate dance of "being and doing" is part of the Christian journey. Join us as we discuss what God prepared for us and how he uses this calling to help us grow.Support the Show.

   We all hit storms in life and wonder, "where is God?" The surprising part is that God at times allows us to go through a storm to reveal our idols, re-order or allegiance, and bring us back to true and proper worship. Join us this week as we worship together. Support the Show.

   The resurrection of Jesus gave us a mandate to go back into our normal life and live as resurrected people. Paul reminds the church in Rome, "If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you(Romans 8:11)." Join us this week as we look at what this means for our "here and now."Support the Show.

   The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us two guarantees: Everlasting life after we die and the possibility to live a holy life while we are alive. Most Christians focus on the first guarantee without thinking about the second. But as Jesus people, we are called to "anticipate the end" while living for Jesus Christ in the present. Join us as we celebrate Easter and look forward to the life ahead made possible by Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Support the Show.

   The Jesus Shaped Life is a long journey with a specific purpose of making us like Jesus. But this life is not easy. Jesus said its like entering the narrow gate and few find it. What's the purpose of going through this journey if it's hard? Turns out that the hardships themselves are the mechanism to shape us and form our hearts after God. Support the Show.

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   If we want to effectively share the message of Jesus with others, we first have to learn to listen to their stories. More importantly, we need to know how to speak to their hearts not just minds. Join us this week as we explore how early Christians read the cultural language of the people they won over for Jesus.Support the show

   The biggest test of our maturity in Jesus is our desires to bless others. We receive salvation and sanctification by the sacrifice of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit. This change eventually leads us to want others to experience the same relationship with Christ. Join us as we look at what it means to bless others. Support the show

   Love is the number one discipline in Scripture. It is the thing Jesus is most concerned with modeling and teaching his students and it is the thing they most often get wrong. If you want to master one discipline to further your discipleship - the discipline to train - is loving others. In loving others we find a deeper appreciation for God and a greater honesty regarding our sin and brokenness.Support the show

“So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” - 1st Corinthians 10:31 Support the show

   What are the markers of a maturing disciple of Jesus? What is the evidence that the time we spend with Jesus in Scripture and prayer is having a real impact in our lives? If the key to change is to have a humble heart and a mind formed by Scripture, what signs will accompany this process? Jesus provides the answer to both his disciples and the religious leaders of his day. Join us as we study the scriptures and continue to follow Jesus. Support the show

   The Jesus Shaped Life is all about picking up our cross and dying to ourselves. Communion reminds of the death of Jesus and how His sacrifice empowers us to see beyond the pain of death to self while living into a resurrected life. Support the show

   As disciples of Jesus, we first find look to the Scripture to find truth and direction for our lives. The problem we run into is a lot of times, we don't have the power to live the truth as we fight the three enemies of the soul (the devil, the flesh, the world). Yet, Jesus promised us not only the truth, but the power to actually change to conform to that truth. Join us as we discuss how we can change through our identity in Christ. Support the show

   As soon as we submit our hearts to Jesus, a battle for our mind begins. We are impacted by lies about "how to be happy" from the devil, the flesh, and the world. Jesus goes to work on changing our underlying assumptions about what makes us happy and in the process begins undoing the lies we live out each day.Support the show

   As followers of Jesus we tend to measure our spiritual maturity by our knowledge of God (theology) and our involvement in church life. Yet, Jesus measures maturity in a different way completely. He tells his disciples that "Not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom, but those who do the will of my Father." Living for Jesus is more than just knowledge, it's the ability to hear His voice and follow where He calls. Join us as we start a new sermon series this week. Support the show

    As we hit the new year, many of us will be seeking new things, knocking on new doors, and asking God to bless our plans. Jesus wants us to pursue better things, but His primary goal is that we ask, seek, and knock for the Kingdom of God to be present. Join us as we look at how to seek the most important goal in 2024: A relationship with God. Support the show

   Most of us come to the end of the year tired and weary. Many goals and resolutions from January have not been fulfilled. Yet, if we have Jesus and can hear His voice, the promise from God is that he will give us rest. Join us as we end the year with our focus on Jesus and all that He has done!Support the show

   Christmas is really about two stories playing out at the same time. In one story, we see the people of God including Mary and Joseph going through the struggle of registering for a census for the purpose of paying taxes.  At the same time, God was still doing a miracle in the middle of all of this! He was bringing Christ the Lord into the world to bring forgiveness, reconciliation and peace. God is still doing something in our world, we just need to see it! Support the show

   We don't always get what we want in life. Whether is presents for Christmas or dreams and ambitions that don't always come true, life is full of disappointments. The same was true for Joseph and Mary as they started a family. Yet, because they focused on obeying what God asked of them, they received the best present possible: The presence of God Himself. Immanuel, God with them who is God with us. Support the show

   A few weeks ago we talked about what the Spiritual Gifts are and what they are to be used for. This week we take a look at some practical ways to discover what your gifts are through pray, the reading of Scripture and discernment in the fellowship of Christ (the church).Support the show

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   Spiritual gifts are ways God equips us to serve others while we wait for the second coming of Jesus. They are given to build up the church, be an appetizer of the Kingdom for a hurting world and create avenues for everyone in the Body to find their calling.Support the show

   Eschatology is the study of the end of the world. We continually see a rise in wars, famines, natural disasters and other catastrophes. For thousands of years, the church has thought about the end in the light of Jesus Christ and the resurrection. It's easy to look at the news today and be filled with anxiety. The story of the Scriptures however, calls us to look at the end and live with hope. Support the show

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   We are called to be the gathered and scattered Body of Christ. When we gather, we build each other up through revelation, song, teaching and testimony. When we are scattered we are called to use our spiritual gifts for the "common good" of the world. How are you using your membership in the Body to serve and be served? Join us this week as we discuss this important topic. Support the show

   God saves us to forgive us and to transform us. While God's salvation is His sovereign choice, we have the responsibility to grow into our new nature by pursuing a relationship with Jesus. This week we look at how applying spiritual disciplines to our call can lead to a life that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God. Support the show

God saves to forgive us of our sins and make us new creation. But he does not stop there. In addition to forgiveness, the Spirit of God transforms us into people of the New Kingdom. All of this is a lifelong process that requires us to be grateful for the gift of salvation while taking seriously our responsibility to let the Spirit of God to have full reign in our lives. Support the show

   The Holy Spirit is described as the wind that gives the people of God refreshment. The Spirit also reveals God, breathes life into us and prepares us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. Join us this week as we look at how the Spirit equips and empowers for mission. Support the show

   Jesus Christ is our the perfect mediator between God and humanity. He is our perfect Priest, Prophet, and King. He provides us access into the Holy of Holies where we can meet God and receive power to change into the likeness of Christ. Support the show

   This week we will look at how God reveals Himself to us and for what purpose. Many of us walk through seasons where God seems absent, life feels mundane, and growth is hard. What's missing? In short, the glory and presence of God. We are going to look at how God reveals Himself to save us, sanctify us, and equip us for service in His Kingdom.Support the show

   With the introduction of sin, evil took root in the world. It impacted our relationship with God, each other, and the rest of creation. This week we look at how God continues to redeem all of creation that is still under the burden of sin. Support the show

   For most of human history various cultures used “creation myths” to describe how the world started. The Hebrew Scriptures also start in Genesis 1 with a creation poem that gives an account of creation that is similar to other stories, yet one that was drastically different. We explore How the Creation Story in the Scriptures is the ultimate truth in creative form that orients and gives us meaning. Support the show