Resources

Have you ever wondered where your teenager came from? No, I do not mean that the way you think I do. I mean literally, do you know where this whole idea of teenager came from? The concept of the “teen years” is a rather recent social invention...

Looking Back in Thankfulness Like winter itself (we hope), another Winter Camp has come and gone. Here are just a few of the signs of God’s Spirit at work for which we can be thankful. We can be thank...

Listen as we seek to answer questions about the place of technology in the Christian Life by looking at the story of redemption and the goal of love.  What is the definition of technology?Is technology good or bad?...

Abiding in the true vine (Christ) produces fruit, not abiding results in being cut off and thrown into the fire.Sermon 4 at Youth Summer Camp 2018...

No one can come to the Father (be saved) except through Jesus.Sermon 3 at Youth Summer Camp 2018...

Whoever believes in Christ will be physically resurrected and live eternally.Sermon 2 at Youth Summer Camp 2018...

Jesus is better than physical food (and everything else) because He can give you eternal life.Sermon 1 at Youth Summer Camp 2018...

There are billions of unreached people groups around the World, and God uses His church to take the gospel to all nations. We are all part of his global plan. In what ways can you participate?...

Believers identify with Christ through Baptism and the Lord's Supper (communion) and with the Church through membership in a local church....

Youth Student, Noah Ott speaks about what we mean when we talk about justification and sanctification. Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sa...

Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from? All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself....

Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of...

Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of...

That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death....

The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself. Jesus can redeem us because of who he is... fully God and fully man, this mystery of the God-man, the hypostatic union...

To satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer....

What’s the effect of the gospel in a young man’s life? He begins to master himself (self control, self-control) overcomes laziness, he becomes a model for others to follow, and he mutes the critics of the gospel with his life. References to: P...

Four Characteristics of a woman overcome by the grace of God in the gospel: reverent behavior, kind speech (not slanderers), not overindulgent, teachers and trainers of young women. References to: 1 Timothy 2:9–10, 1 Timothy 2:11–12, 1 Timothy...

What are the effects of the gospel on a young woman’s life? She develops a heart to serve others, she develops a habit of self-control, she develops a passion for purity, and she develops a pattern of kindness....

The grace of God should produce sober mindedness, seriousness about life, self-control (self control), and soundness in faith, love and perseverance in real men. References to Proverbs 25:28, Romans 12:2, Philippians 3:7-8, Philippians 3:14-15, He...

God's law requires perfect, personal, and perpetual obedience; that we love God with all our heart soul, mind and strength; and love our neighbor as ourselves. What God forbids should never be done and what God commands should always be done. ...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

Technology and Holiness As disciples of Christ we need to continually behold Christ so that we can worship Him and love others. The pursuit of seeing Christ through meditation on His Word should consume our lives more than anything else ...

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...

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!...

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....

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...

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. (...

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