As a part of our study of the New City Catechism we will be exploring different questions on Wednesday evenings. This week we take a look at the trinity with Question 3: How many persons are there in God? Answer: There are three persons in th...

Sermon NotesMain idea: Know Christ! There is nothing of more surpassing worth. 1. Rejoice in Christ (3:1) 2. Look out for threats to knowing Christ (3:2) 3...

The Armor of God is our strength to stand against the evil one. We need the strength of the Lord to stand firm.Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. ...

Sermon Notes1. Timothy2. Epaphroditus Implications and Applications...

Human gender and sexuality is part of God's good design. He created gender to reflect his relational nature within the Trinity. He designed sexuality to be a part of his beautiful plan for marriage. We rebel against His design when we try to make ...

Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully dark world.Sermon NotesMain idea: Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully da...

Two titles of Christ that prove Him to be everything you could possibly need or want either in this life or in the life to come: the long-awaited Messianic King and the glorified Son of Man. References to Daniel 7:13-14 and Matthew 10:37-39...

Due to technical difficulties a large portion of this sermon and Q&A was not recorded and the recording we do have is low quality. We have included a link below to Nathan's Manuscript so you can read the part of the sermon that was not record...

Imitating Jesus’ humility will bring unity in our mission together as the Church.Sermon NotesMain Idea: Imitating Jesus’ unparalleled humility will bring unparalleled unity in our mission together ...

The Story of Joseph and his brothers shows us how God can intend evil for good. “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis...

We all face suffering and death because of the effects of sin. But God has done something about suffering, He himself entered into our suffering. He sent his Son to make all things new....

Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citizensSermon Notes Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citiz...

Sermon NotesProposition 4 costly and dangerous resolutions so that you will maximize both your pleasure AND impact not only in this age, but also in the one to come An abbreviated biography of Jonathan Edwards...

The story of salvation has been planned by God from the beginning, and he has guided the events of human history all along to accomplish it through Christ. The ancient roots of this story are weaved throughout the whole Bible....

Sermon NotesMain Idea: You can’t stay neutral about the merciful salvation revealed in Christ 1. Offered Isaiah 49:6 he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to ...

Jesus Christ is the best gift ever. Don't waste God's gift to you, let it fill you with joy through the Spirit, and share it with those around you!...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Seeing clearly God’s plan for Christ’s birth is the only way to find God’s peace on earth 1. Why Did Christ visit? To complete the plan of salvation...

Two features of Christ that will simultaneously rock your faith and reinforce your faith all at the same time: The love of Christ as the gift of His glory and the identity of Christ as the cure for death. The sickness of Lazarus, the scandalous gi...

Become imitators of God as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave himself up for us and gave himself up for us an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. References to John 1:11, John 15, John 17-18....

Seven Familiar factors of your salvation that you must know sot hat you will be gripped by how truly extraordinary is your salvation. The Father loves the world, so He decided to rescue us by giving us the Son. Our only duty, as those guilty of si...

Sermon NotesIntroduction: What is a Patriot? Big Idea: Paul calls you to live faithfully as a Gospel Patriot! Philippians 3:20Acts 16:12, 19-21...

As Christians God has put off our old sinful identity and given us a new identity in him, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness. We then as believers will be renewed in the spirit of our minds and live according to the new identi...

Sermons NotesCentral Theme: Paul is calling us to choose the unfailing joy of gospel partnership whether you live or die  1. Choose the certainties of unfailing joy 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also must he...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. How to avoid the dangers and temptations that come with dating. Seek wise counsel all along the way, avoid premature emotional and physical intimacy, don't become isolated from the body...

Sermon NotesIntroduction Big idea: Paul gives us powerful examples of joyful gospel proclamation.  Philippians 4:9 What you have le...

Learn how to date or court for the Glory of Christ. Before you start dating, you should know who you are in Christ, the meaning of marriage, and the purpose of the relationship you intend to pursue. Ephesians 5:22-33...

When the fear of men haunts you, you need courage rooted in truth. The truth is, as a believer, you belong to Christ, he loves you, you will receive eternal life, he will protect and keep you, you will not be lost! And those he has chosen from eve...

Love and knowledge are equally important, you cannot have one without the other. Our love for one another and for God depends on our knowledge of Him, love without knowledge is powerless, but knowledge of Him that does not produce affection, desir...

True unity of all people from every race, culture and background can only come through Christ. The beautiful picture of people from every tribe and tongue and nation worshiping God together is the end goal. (...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

The Reformation and the black hole from which it exploded. An abbreviated biography of Martin Luther: the monk who shook a kingdom. The radical commitments of the Reformers: the 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

The Shepherd cares for his sheep and makes great sacrifice to offer them salvation. And his mission is unstoppable....

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Four decisions to accept or reject grace in response to the imminent return of Jesus Christ      To be cursed:   ...

Being a part of the church is exciting, because it means we belong to God's family!...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....

Sermon NotesMain idea: Thirst and hunger for God in this cursed world and you will be satisfied.     In part now      In exceeding fulness in the New EdenLa...

Find answers to questions like: What is our natural condition? What does it mean to have a sin nature? How gracious is God? How can we have salvation? Is salvation by grace alone? What does it mean to be spiritually dead? What are trespasses and s...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....