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
