Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
May 26, 2025The Old Testament is not just a prelude to the New—it is a divine revelation of God’s plan of redemption, pointing continually to the coming of Jesus Christ. Through prophecy, foreshadowing, poetry, and law, the Old Testament reveals the heart of God and His promise to send a Savior. This teaching explores five key ways…
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger
May 25, 2025“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19–20 isn’t merely good advice—it’s a spiritual discipline. It teaches us how to align our hearts and actions with God’s desire for righteousness. These three short commands—quick to listen,…
The Inward Turn: How Selfishness Separates Us from Life
May 25, 2025We don’t often hear people confess, “I struggle with selfishness.” It’s not as dramatic as addiction, not as visible as anger. But selfishness might be the quietest destroyer of all—because it builds its kingdom from the inside out. We were created to live connected—to God, to others, to purpose. But selfishness turns the soul inward,…
Spiritual Warfare: A two part study
May 24, 2025This two part study considers the age old concept of Capital Vices, the Seven Deadly Sins. Part 1: Seven Sins and Virtues. Part 2: Separation and Sin.
Understanding Love in the Bible: Agapē, Philia, Eros, and Storgē
May 24, 2025The Bible speaks powerfully about love—but not just one kind of love. In the original Greek, several words describe different expressions of love, each with unique depth and purpose. Understanding them helps us better grasp how God loves us—and how we’re called to love others. 1. Agapē (ἀγάπη): God’s Unconditional Love Agapē is the highest…
The Power of Restoration
May 24, 2025We often think of restoration as fixing what’s broken—repairing a house, a car, a situation. But the restoration God does goes deeper. It’s not just about putting things back together—it’s about bringing them back to life. And sometimes, He shows us this not through thunder or miracles, but through something as small and silent as…
Grace, Mercy, Sin – A Faith Study Trilogy Closing.
May 23, 2025Closing Message: The End of the Beginning As we bring this series on Understanding Sin — From Brokenness to Redemption to a close, we are reminded that this is more than just the end of a study — it is the completion of a journey. Over the course of three series — Grace, Mercy, and now Sin — we have walked…
When Love Won’t Let Go
May 23, 2025Sometimes, God places someone in your life who doesn’t quite fit. They may be younger or older, loud or withdrawn, battling demons you can’t fully understand. They might swear too much, drink too much, get in trouble, or self-sabotage more than they realize. They’re rough around the edges—sometimes, sharp enough to cut you if you’re…
Part 1: Justified – Declared Clean
May 23, 2025Key Scripture: “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”— Romans 5:1 (ESV) Introduction: The Gavel Fell, and Grace Spoke Imagine standing in a courtroom. You know you’re guilty. You’ve broken the law. The evidence is undeniable. But just as the verdict is about to…
Part 2: Righteous – Made Right
May 23, 2025Key Scripture: “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”— 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) Introduction: Right Where You Belong Many believers understand forgiveness—they know Jesus took their place and paid their debt. But too many stop there. They believe they’re…