PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa

The old sacrifices only offered a temporary solution, but Jesus offers forever forgiveness. Hebrews 7:23-28 The post Hebrews: Jesus gives Forever Forgiveness appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jesus brings a law that does what the original law could not. Hebrews 7:11-22 The post Hebrews: Jesus brings a better law. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jesus shows us true love, by loving His enemies. Luke 6:27-36 The post Advent – Love appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Joy can be a strange concept for us, but true joy only comes from Jesus. John 16:16-24 The post Advent – Joy appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jesus is our source of lasting Hope. Psalm 130 The post Advent – Hope appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Advent – Jesus is our ultimate Peace. Col 1:15-22 The post Advent – Peace appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

We often elevate people to undeserved levels, Jesus is the one we should look to because Jesus is better. Hebrews 3:1-6 The post Hebrews: Better than Moses. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jesus had to become like His creation and suffer like His creation in order to save His creation. Hebrews 2:10-18 The post Hebrews: Better than Suffering appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

We too often settle for a day in the mud when we could have a holiday at the beach. Hebrews 2:1-9 The post Hebrews: Jesus is Better than Everything appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jesus is the exalted creator King. Hebrews 1:4-14 The post Hebrews: Better than Angels appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God’s redemption story starts far beyond the beginning of time and is fulfilled in Jesus. Hebrews 1:1-3 The post Hebrews: Jesus is Better appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

**Parental Advisory** (Message contains content that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 13)  When God becomes like us People suffer. Judges 17-21 The post Judges: The Atheist Christian appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Israel is enslaved and their only hope is in the son of an unnamed woman. Judged 13 The post Judges: An Unnamed Woman appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

A king with Daddy issues makes a mess of things. Judges 9 The post Judges: A Murderous False King appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Gideon sees great victory yet fails to become the leader his people need. Judges 7 & 8 The post Judges: A Cowards Rise and Fall. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God uses the obedience of several people to rescue His people. Judges 4 & 5 The post Judges: An Obedient Prophetess. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

We meet the first three judges. One is not the hero we expected. Judges 3 The post Judges: A Crippled Hero appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

The people of God find themselves stuck in a cycle of sin and slavery and in need of a leader. Judges 1&2 The post Judges: A Need for a Savior appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jonah waits for the city to be destroyed but becomes furiously disappointed. Jonah 4 The post Jonah: A Rebel and a Worm appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jonah enters Nineveh with a bold message and the city experiences radical change. Jonah 3 The post Jonah: A Rebel and Radical Change appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Jonah finds himself in the deepest darkest place of his life and in need of rescue. Jonah 2 The post Jonah: A Rebel and Repentance appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

In the midst of a treacherous storm, the sailors discover the pain of rebellion. Jonah 1:7-17 The post Jonah: A Rebel’s Pain appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God gives Jonah an opportunity to share God’s grace with Nineveh, but Jonah’s hatred sends him on a rebellious journey. Jonah 1:1-6 The post Jonah: A Rebel and a Relentless God. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Every moment, good or bad, has led you to where you are today. What will you do now?  The post Easter19: This Happened appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Luke does not give the book of Acts a standard ending, because the mission has not ended. Acts 28:17-31 The post Life of Paul: The Mission Continues. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul’s journey to Rome is not an easy one, but God provides all that Paul needs. Acts 27:1-28:16 The post Life of Paul: God Provides. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul is taken before King Agrippa where he boldly proclaims the love of Jesus. Acts 25 & 26. The post Life of Paul: We Must be a Witness. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God has a plan for Paul and He uses the unexpected to bring it about. Acts 23:12-24:27 The post Life of Paul: God Uses the Unexpected appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul must stand before an angry crowd, an outraged guard, and a violent religious council. Acts 22:22-23:11 The post Life of Paul: God Gives Strength, Grace, and Peace appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Many assumptions are made when Paul returns to Jerusalem, and Paul gives of himself for the sake of the Gospel. Acts 21:17-22:21 The post Life of Paul: Assumptions Hurt; Jesus Sets Free. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul visits friends on his way to Jerusalem, many warn him of an unfavorable outcome. Acts 20:36-21:16 The post Life of Paul: We Need Community. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul meets with many disciples to encourage them and give life. Acts 20:1-12 The post Life of Paul: Together We Give Life appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul continues his time in Ephesus. While there God does amazing things disrupting peoples every day lives. Acts 19:10-41 The post Life of Paul: Christ Disrupts our lives. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Several followers of Christ give an example of being and making disciples. Acts 18:23-19:10 The post Life of Paul: We all are Disciples. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul experiences fatigue, fear, and weakness, but in Paul’s weakness God shows Himself faithful. Acts 18:1-22 The post Life of Paul: In Our Weakness God is Faithful. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Paul meets a group of people who simply do not take his word for it. Acts 17:1-15 The post Life of Paul: Trust Jesus appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

The Son of God came not to give us heaven but to give us God. Matt 1:18-25; Gal 3:27-4:7 The post Ancestors & Heirs: God Makes us Heirs. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

While John’s life was unique his calling was not. Luke 1:5-25 & Matt 3:1-12 The post Ancestors & Heirs: God Chose us for a Great Purpose. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God chooses a humble girl to bring the salvation of the world. Luke 1:26-56 The post Ancestors & Heirs: God Chooses the Humble. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Joseph life is turned upside down and yet God’s plan for him is perfect. Matt 1:18-25 The post Ancestors & Heirs: God Guides us through His Plan. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

The family of Jesus is full of hurting, broken, and sinful people, He wants you to be a part of it. Matt. 1:1-6 The post Ancestors & Heirs: God’s Purposeful Family appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Three drastically different people have their lives changed when they encounter the message of Jesus. Acts 15:36-16:40 The post Life of Paul: The Name of Christ Changes lives. appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

When faced with overwhelming persecution Paul and Barnabas are compelled by the grace of God to continue to proclaim the gospel. Acts 14:1-28 The post Life of Paul: God’s Grace is Compelling appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

We are all called to be missionaries. While living a missionary life is not easy it is worth it. Acts 13:4-52 The post Life of Paul: The Joy and Pain of being a Missionary appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

When tragedy hits the church, they stop and pray, but when their prayers are answered they are amazed. Acts 12:1-24 The post Life of Paul: God does the Unimaginable appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God’s mechanism for changing the world is the local church. Acts 11:19-30; 12:25-13:3 The post Life of Paul: The DNA of a Missional Church appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

God gives Peter a vision that changes the course of the Church. Acts 9:32-11:18 The post Life of Paul: Christ Overcomes All Things appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

The Grace of God changed a murderer into the greatest evangelist the world has ever seen. Acts 9:1-31 The post Life of Paul: Grace Changes Everything appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Our reputation points to what we love. What we love matters. 3 John The post Love Letters: Reputation Matters appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

Love and truth go hand in hand. Either one without the other is hurtful. 2 John The post Love Letters: Truth and Love appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.

The love of God gives us confidence in His faithfulness. 1 John 5:13-21 The post Love Letters: Confidence in Christ appeared first on PARAGON CHURCH - Grinnell Iowa.