A message from the series “Songs of the Saints.” Psalms of history remind us of our past so that we can approach the future with clarity and hope.

A message from the series “Songs of the Saints.” The Hallelujah Psalms are primarily located in the back of the book and usually serve a very general purpose (although some can be specific). Why is it important for us to think on these Psalms and how can they help us in modern day worship?

Prayer is regarded by Christians as one of our greatest assets, and rightfully so. But is there a point where it becomes disrespectful to go to God in prayer?

In this lesson, we look at three times when prayer is not disrespectful (that are sometimes thought to be so), and three times when prayer is disrespectful.

A message from the series “Songs of the Saints.” Psalm 51 is one example of a psalm of penance — one that teaches us how we need to feel the effects of sin deep inside of us if there’s any hope of actually changing our ways.

The Parable of the Dragnet is only two verses long, and yet it has the ability to fundamentally change your understanding — and approach — of evangelism?

How? By simply reminding us of the value of telling every single person we know about the Gospel, and letting God handle the rest.

A message from the series “Songs of the Saints.” The psalms shine brightest when they’re helping us reveal emotions we may not know how to express. In this introduction, we talk about the importance of the Psalms, how they’re constructed, and how we can use them in our growth.

A message from the series “Decide! (Hillside Theme – 2024).” When Joshua stood in front of Israel after they conquered Canaan, he told them one thing:

…They needed to choose if they would serve God.

That decision reflects intentionality. When you make a decision to follow God, you’re all in. Whatever the implications are for that decision are yours, but you’v chosen the path you’re going to take.

The first decision we need to make as Christians is to decide if God is Lord. That begins with having a healthy fear and reverence for His name.

But what does that mean? 

A message from the series “Iceberg Faith.” There are some things that we have no problem knowing where to draw the lines on. Items like the deity/humanity of Christ, the Virgin Birth, Resurrection of Jesus are specifically defined in Scripture as marks of faithfulness. Disbelief equal heresy.

But about some of the other items? Where do we draw the line between opinion and doctrine?

As we go into 2024, we need to take stock of the year previous, consider where we’re at today, then make a plan for the future.

But the one thing we need to do to make sure we grow spiritually in 2024 is to decide. We can’t expect to grow if we don’t make a conscience, goal-specific effort to grow.

Have you made a decision to follow Jesus in 2024?

In all my years of church going and church preaching, I have never — in my life — heard a sermon about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.

Why is that? Sure, there’s not a lot of info about him, but he’s just as important to the story as Mary is (within reason). Moreover, Joseph is called a “righteous man” — one of only 13 people in the entire Bible to have such a designation.

There is obviously something we can learn from his life, otherwise he wouldn’t be a part of Scripture. Especially if we want to be righteous as well.