Listen. God created the world in six days, but rested on the seventh, not because he was exhausted, but to give our world rhythm: work six days, but rest and enjoy him on the seventh. God rested because we need rest. This special day was called a Sabbath and it is laid out in Exodus …
Category: Going Deeper
Going Deeper: October 6
Listen. Each person who believes in Christ receives spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit, which are to be used to love others, serve God, strengthen the church, and tell others about Jesus. These gifts are natural abilities, things that you love to do, experiences, skills, and education that you can use in the service of …
Going Deeper: September 29
Listen. The gospel, the good news about Jesus, says that if we put our faith in Jesus, then we are his chosen and beloved people. Paul encourages us to live life as people who truly are chosen and beloved by God. This life includes a number of practices. One of these practices is community worship, …
Going Deeper: September 22
Click here to listen to Pastor Nate Hall's Sermon 'Discipling Friendships' Listen. Paul devoted his life to teaching people to follow Jesus. One of the cities where Paul made disciples and started a new church was Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians is a letter from Paul to this church. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14 (focus on verse 8), …
Going Deeper: September 15
Click here to listen to Pastor Nate Hall's sermon 'Prayer' Listen. James wants us to pray in all circumstances. He wants us to pray alone. He wants us to pray with others. He wants prayer, especially prayer with others, to become a lifestyle. James 5:13-18 encourages us to pray in each of these circumstances: pray …
Going Deeper: September 8
Click here to listen to Pastor Nate Hall's sermon 'Praying for Your Five' Listen. Paul introduces our God to the Athenians. He wants them to know several things about him: 1. God made everything and doesn’t need anything from us. 2. God created all people from one man (Adam), and he set the time and …
Going Deeper: September 1
Click here to listen to Pastor Bob Hall's sermon 'Giving Time, Money, and Talents' Listen. A disciple’s life rhythm is a rhythm of grace: God initiates and we respond. This rhythm is reflected in our spiritual practices. We listen and respond to God in prayer and Bible reading. The practice of being generous with our …
