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What if we've been living our entire spiritual lives with an invisible barrier we didn't even know was there? This powerful message takes us into Hebrews 10:19-25, revealing a truth that would have shocked first-century Jewish believers: we now have direct, confident access to the Most Holy Place—God's very presence—through the blood of Jesus. For centuries, only one person could enter that sacred space, and only onc...

As we stand at the threshold between one year and the next, it's time to leave some things at the altar in 2025. This message takes us deep into Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, specifically Matthew 5:21-24, where Christ raises the bar far beyond the Mosaic law's prohibition against murder. He addresses something far more insidious: the anger that festers in our hearts. We're confronted with an uncomfortable truth—t...

What if everything we thought we knew about the Christmas story wasn't quite accurate? This exploration of Luke chapter 2 challenges us to look beyond beloved traditions and discover what Scripture actually reveals about Jesus's birth. We learn that Mary and Joseph didn't frantically rush from inn to inn on the night of delivery—they had been in Bethlehem for some time. Jesus wasn't born in a stable rejected by ...

This message is shared with permission from Dustin Smith and Hope UC Nashville church in TN.  

"In today’s message, we confront the distractions that keep us from God’s invitation and uncover the profound beauty of His calling in our lives. Join us as we learn how to align our hearts and priorities with the kingdom work unfolding around us."

Major Takeaways:

• God's invitation is urgent, requiring us to over...

Drawing form Exodus chapters 5 and 6, where Moses confronts Pharaoh we witness a profound truth: obedience to God doesn't always make life easier—at least not immediately. When Moses first approaches Pharaoh with God's command to let the Israelites go, things actually get worse at first. The workload increases, straw is withheld, yet the brick quota remains unchanged. This mirrors our own experiences when we step out in f...

This exploration of 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to live with gratitude. We often treat thankfulness as a fleeting emotion—something we wait to feel rather than something we actively choose. But Paul's letter to the deeply flawed Corinthian church reveals a different approach: gratitude as a learned character trait, a posture we adopt regardless of circumstances. The Corinthians were quar...

What if the God of the universe actually knows exactly what it feels like to be tempted by the very things we struggle with? Hebrews 4 reveals a truth that transforms how we approach our relationship with God: Jesus wasn't only divine—He was fully human, experiencing every temptation, weakness, and limitation we face. The passage dismantles our tendency to hide from God when we've messed up, replacing shame with an invita...

This weeks message confronts us with a penetrating question from Acts 4:13: Have we been with Jesus, and is it noticeable? The religious leaders observed that Peter and John were ordinary, unschooled men, yet they were astonished because these disciples had clearly spent time with Jesus. This challenges us to examine whether our Christianity is merely a Sunday activity or a life-transforming relationship that reorganizes everything...

The Sermon on the Mount challenges us to rethink what it means to be part of God's kingdom. In Matthew 5, Jesus speaks directly to His disciples, distinguishing between mere crowds and true followers. This distinction matters because being a disciple means living differently, even when it's uncomfortable. The Beatitudes aren't just a list of blessings—they're a declaration of who's truly in covenant with Go...

It's helpful for us Christians to regularly examine the true nature of obedience in our relationship with God. Drawing from John 14:15, where Jesus declares 'If you love me, you will obey what I command,' we're challenged to move beyond our cultural resistance to the word 'command' and recognize that genuine love naturally produces obedience. The sermon unpacks two essential layers of obedience: first,...

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves drifting from our spiritual center. This weeks message with Pastor James Koppang reminds us of the critical importance of keeping Christ at the core of our lives. Drawing from Colossians 1, we're shown how Jesus is the image of the invisible God, through whom and for whom all things were created. Just as the sun holds our solar system together, Christ should be the gravitational...

Let's take a moment to rethink our approach to darkness and evil in the world. Drawing from Psalm 37, we're reminded that God laughs at the wicked, knowing their day is coming. This perspective invites us to walk in victory rather than fear. David encourages us to trust in the Lord, commit our ways to Him, and delight ourselves in His presence. By doing so, we're promised that our righteousness will shine like the da...