Sermon follow-up 8/4/25IntroductionIn a world filled with injustice, violence, and suffering, it's easy to wonder if evil will ever be defeated. When we see innocent people suffering or experience pain ourselves, we might question where God is in all of this. The book of Habakkuk addresses these very concerns and reminds us of a powerful truth: God is on His throne, and nobody will get away with e...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 7/28/25IntroductionWe all hate waiting. Americans spend 37 billion hours each year waiting in line, and as Alex Stone's research on "why waiting is torture" shows, we'll do almost anything to avoid the feeling of stagnation. But what about waiting on God? How do we handle those seasons when we're stuck between God's promise and its fulfillment?What Does It Mean to Wait on the Lord...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 7/21/25IntroductionHave you ever looked at the world around you and wondered why God allows injustice to continue? Do you sometimes feel like your prayers for help go unanswered? If so, you're not alone. The ancient prophet Habakkuk felt the same way, and his honest dialogue with God provides a powerful model for how we can bring our deepest questions to the Lord.Who Was Habakkuk ...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 7/14/25IntroductionWhen Christ takes hold of us, our entire purpose shifts. Just like Louis Zamperini, whose life was transformed when he encountered Jesus, we too find ourselves with a new prize to chase after. The Apostle Paul understood this transformation better than most, and in Philippians 3, he shares the "one thing" that should drive every believer's life.The False Path of...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 7/6/25IntroductionIn a world where we often take our basic abilities for granted, imagine suddenly experiencing something you've never had before. For those who are colorblind, special glasses can reveal a world of color they've never seen. The emotional reactions in these moments are powerful - the overwhelming gratitude when a major obstacle is removed from someone's life.This s...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 6/30/25IntroductionIn our busy lives filled with distractions, where should we focus our attention? The story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 offers profound wisdom about what truly matters in our relationship with Jesus.What Does It Mean to Sit at Jesus' Feet?When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary, we see two very different responses. Martha was busy with preparations...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 6/23/25IntroductionHave you ever received critical feedback about something you're passionate about? It's rarely comfortable, especially when we're looking for validation rather than honesty. Yet sometimes we need that outside perspective to see ourselves clearly.In Mark's Gospel, we encounter a story about a man seeking feedback from Jesus—but he wasn't prepared for what he heard...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 6/16/25IntroductionIn the midst of life's battles and challenges, what should be our primary focus? King David, writing from a place of hardship while hiding in caves and running for his life, gives us a profound answer in Psalm 27.What Does It Mean to Seek God's Presence?David begins Psalm 27 with a powerful declaration: "The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? T...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 6/9/25IntroductionIn our journey through the "Jesus Is" series, we discover a profound truth: Jesus is the ladder to heaven. Just as physical ladders help us reach places we couldn't otherwise access, Jesus is our only connection to God and eternal life.What Does It Mean That Jesus Is the Ladder to Heaven?In John 1:43-51, we find Jesus in the early days of His ministry, intentiona...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 6/2/25IntroductionWhen we look at Jesus in the Gospels, one of His primary roles was that of a teacher. In fact, the Greek root word for "teach" appears over 300 times in the Gospels alone, with the vast majority referring to Jesus. Even Jesus Himself made it clear: "You call me teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am" (John 13:13).Why Was Jesus' Teaching So Differ...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 5/26/25IntroductionIn a world where we often crown people as "kings" of various domains—from Michael Jackson as the King of Pop to LeBron James as the self-proclaimed King of Basketball—there is only one true King who reigns supreme over all: Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.What does it mean that Jesus is the King of Kings?The title "King of Kings" appears throug...  Read More

Sermon follow-up 5/19/25IntroductionJesus provides a completely different perspective on what makes someone truly great. While the world defines greatness through power, authority, and status, Jesus teaches that true greatness comes through serving others.Our Natural Desire for GreatnessWe all have an innate desire to be great and leave a legacy. This ambition isn't inherently wrong - it's God-giv...  Read More