1 Corinthians 11:17-34 – We Dine Together
This week, Pastor Brad delivers a message on how the Corinthian church was incorrectly practicing communion, focusing on their divisions and selfish behaviors during their gatherings. He emphasizes that communion is a celebratory thing meant to unite us as a family...
1 Corinthians 11:2 – Divinely Designed Order: Understanding Our Place Under Christ – Part 2
Expanding on the passage from last Sunday, Pastor Jesse emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Biblical instructions regarding gender roles and appearance, as outlined in 1 Corinthians chapter 11. He highlights the historical and cultural context of the...
1 Corinthians 11:2 – Divinely Designed Order: Understanding Our Place Under Christ – Part 1
This week, Pastor Jesse discusses the biblical perspective on divine authority and gender roles. He underscores the necessity of recognizing and upholding the scriptural hierarchy of authority within church and familial settings. Pastor Jesse points out that according...
Acts 9:10-19 – A Certain Disciple’s Mission – James Gordon
Through the narrative of Ananias’s obedience in Acts 9, James Gordon conveys the importance of embracing the specific missions God entrusts to each person, stressing that these missions often come with challenges but yield significant impact over time. There's a...
1 Corinthians 10:15-11:1 – Dining and Dividing with Demons; or The Unifying Power of Communion?
Pastor Jesse continues in 1 Corinthians 10, teaching about navigating personal freedom in faith, especially pointing to the topic discussed in 1 Corinthians about meat sacrificed to idols. He brings up Paul's insights on balancing Christian liberties with the...
1 Corinthians 10:1-13: The Rock that Follows: Christ in Our Wildnerness
This week, Pastor Jesse begins chapter 10, where we see that Christianity is all about understanding Jesus and His sacrifice for us. We are encouraged to align our lives with our identity in Christ, staying away from behaviors that make us blend in with the crowd. He...
1 Corinthians 9 – Voluntary Slavery
This week, Pastor Brad brings us through 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul dives into the perks of being an apostle, and talks about the right to receive support for his work in sharing the Gospel. Yet, he’s all about giving the Gospel free of charge, sidestepping any...
1 Corinthians 8 – A Community-Centric Life: Part 2
This week Pastor Jesse continues in Part 2 of "A Community-Centric Life". Paul talks about whether it's okay to eat food that's been part of a religious ceremony for a different religion, explaining that while some people get that these rituals don't mean anything,...
1 Corinthians 8 – A Community-Centric Life
This week, Pastor Jesse dives into the topic of eating food sacrificed to idols in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, highlighting the knowledge that idols represent nothing in the world and that there is only one God. However, Paul cautions that this knowledge must be...
1 Corinthians 7:10-40 – Paul’s Thoughts on Marriage
This week, Pastor Brad Beers teaches from Paul's address to the questions about marriage and celibacy, advising believers on how to lead a life that's faithful to God's teachings in these areas. Paul suggests that marriage is good for preventing sexual immorality, but...
1 Corinthians 7:1-11 – Don’t Burn, Get Married: Principles on Marriage
*WARNING - As we continue in 1 Corinthians, the topic again adresses some adult concepts, so please be advised if listening with your kids* This week, Pastor Jesse dives into chapter 7, where Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy, advising believers on...
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – All of Me is His
*Warning - today's message out of 1 Corinthians discusses adult material, if you are listening with the family, please be advised* This week, Pastor Jesse discusses the concept of freedom in Christ laid out by Paul. He cautions believers in Corinth that not all...
Exodus 16: Hebrew 1st Grade
This week, Pastor Brad Beers walks us through Exodus 16, which describes how the Israelites, journeying through the desert after their exodus from Egypt, grumble against Moses and Aaron due to the lack of food. In response, God promises to rain down bread from heaven...
Thailand 2024 – Pastor Caleb Deiro
Pastor Caleb Deiro and the team returned from a 10 day Mission Trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand a few weeks ago, and this Sunday, we got to hear from a few of them about the trip. Take a listen here to what they did, how they were blessed, and their challenge to us to...
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 – Gospel-Centered Relationships
This week, Pastor Jesse teaches out of 1 Corinthians 6, where Paul advises Christians against taking their disputes with other Christians to secular courts, suggesting they should rather resolve their differences within the church community. It emphasizes the...
1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – A Little Goes a Long Way: Lessons From Leaven
This week, Pastor Jesse picks it back up in 1 Corinthians 5, where Paul is addressing the issue of immorality within the church, specifically focusing on a case of sexual immorality that was being tolerated among its members. There is an emphasis on the importance of...
1 Corinthians 4:8-21 – Pastor Brad Beers
This week, Pastor Brad Beers continues in chapter 4, where Paul uses irony to address the arrogance of some Corinthians who believe they have achieved spiritual superiority. He contrasts their self-satisfaction with the apostles' hardships, illustrating true...
1 Corinthians 4:1-7 – What Takes Down a Leader and Destroys a Church?
This week, Pastor Brad Beers starts us off in chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians. Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to view him and other apostles as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in their roles. He...