In Ruth 2, we begin to see the fortunes of Ruth and Naomi begin to turn. Ruth meets a righteous man named Boaz, a potential “kinsman redeemer” who could help them recover their economic and social stability. Listen as Pastor Josh shows us what this teaches us about God’s providence, and how it all points to Jesus as the ultimate redeemer.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 2:1-22
Series: The Providence of God in the Darkness of Life
The Book of Ruth begins with a bitter woman named Naomi. She has lost her husband. She has lost her two sons. But she has gained a daughter-in-law named Ruth. The problem is that she doesn’t appreciate her very much, because her bitterness has consumed her. Listen as Pastor Josh helps us understand what bitterness does to us, and how trust in God’s providence is the key to breaking free.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ruth 1:1-22
Series: Ruth
Our search for a life of meaning and joy ends at the empty tomb of Christ. The power of God is on full display in a moment of purported weakness. Listen as Pastor Timon shows us how we can find life by enjoying the power of the risen Christ.
Speaker: Pastor Timon
Passage: Ephesians 1:19–23
Series: Easter Sunday
William Blackstone wrote, “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” We know that it is a grave injustice for someone to be punished for something that they did not do, and yet this is what Jesus was willing to do for us on the cross. He bore the false witness of His accusers in silence, laying down His right to justice so that those who trust in Him could be saved from God’s justice. Listen as Pastor Josh preaches on how Jesus’ silence speaks a tender word of love to all who come to Him.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Matthew 26:57-27:50
Series: Good Friday
Who Can Serve as Deacons?
We wrap up our series on deacons by identifying the type of people God wants to serve as deacons. They are to be men and women of character who elevate the gospel. Listen as Pastor Timon walks us through 1 Timothy 3:8-16, showing us how we can wisely identify joyful servants who protect the church of Christ.
Speaker: Pastor Timon
Passage: 1 Timothy 3:8–16
Series: Deacons
How should we view the church? Is it simply where we’re supposed to go if we are to be “good Christians”? Is it an optional add-on to our personal spiritual lives? Is it just a flawed human institution? This text teaches us that the church is the precious bride of Christ. He loved her. He died for her. He cleansed her. He nourishes and cherishes her like he would his own body. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on why this is enough to help the Christian love the church despite its flaws and imperfections.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Ephesians 5:22-33
Series: Standalone Sermon
As we continue our series on deacons in the church we look at how the role of deacon is primarily a “doing” role not a “deciding” role, and the importance of both competency and character in church leaders. Listen as Pastor Tim walks us through Acts 6:1-7 and shows us how this text serves as a bridge between the Old Testament patterns and the New Testament patterns of leadership over God’s people.
Speaker: Pastor Tim Kerr
Passage: Acts 6:1-7
Series: Deacons: Servants in the Care of the Church
There is much confusion surrounding the role of deacons in the church today. Some churches have wrongly given governing authority to deacons. Others have limited their responsibilities to ministries of mercy. Many churches have not bothered with appointing deacons at all. But when understood rightly, deacons are an incredible gift to the church. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches us about this important biblical office in the church.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Series: Deacons: Servants in the Care of the Church
How would you end a book on enduring as a Christian? A few final instructions? A summary of all that you’ve already said? Some encouragement and expressions of affection? The book of Hebrews ends with what is most important: prayer. Prayer is the fuel for our endurance. In this powerful final prayer, Pastor Josh teaches us some important lessons about how we should pray, why we should pray, and what we should pray.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Hebrews 13:18-25
Series: The Supremacy of Christ for the Endurance of the Saints
What is leadership in the church meant to look like? The answer might surprise you. In a culture that prioritizes leadership more than ever but understands leadership less than ever, it is important that we look to the Bible to shape our vision of church leadership. After all, the leaders you have play an important role in your growth and endurance as a believer. Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the gift of godly leadership.
Speaker: Pastor Josh Tong
Passage: Hebrews 13:7-17
Series: The Supremacy of Christ for the Endurance of the Saints
