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This is part two of our core teaching series on building God's house according to His design. We looked at the story in the book of Hagai of God's people returning from exile to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. When the people set their hearts to build God's house, He proclaimed a blessing over them and their land. We have the same mandate, which means we have the same potential for great blessings to flood our commu...

This week we looked at one of the core teachings for our church family: God's design for His house. Based on Jesus' words in Mark 11:15-17 ("My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations), the message emphasizes three key points: 

• God’s desires to dwell with His people, 
• His specific design for His dwelling place, and 
• His eternal plan to live among His family.

What we build for God in our generatio...

This week, we examined an encounter the Broere family recently had and the reminder that the Lord spoke through that encounter. It was a reminder to keep prioritizing communion, a reminder that He still "wants His table back." In this message, we take time to look at Paul's language in 1 Corinthians 10 and what it reveals about the mystery of communion. Neil also gives an update at the beginning on why we have not be...

Why did God come to us as a man? His decision to wrap Himself in flesh and experience life just like you and I is rooted in His original decision to give humanity dominion and authority to rule in the earth on His behalf. 

However, through sin, humanity surrendered this authority to Satan. The incarnation of Jesus as fully human was necessary because only a man could reclaim the authority lost by man. Christ, as the "...

As we go to the waters of baptism today, we first take some time to explore the profound meaning of baptism, highlighting its dual roles as both a declaration of covenant and a consecration into the priesthood. Baptism serves as a public affirmation of the new covenant in Christ, declaring a believer’s union with God through Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, as explained in Romans 6 and Galatians 3. This union marks a sh...

In this supplemental discussion from Sunday's message, we explore the far-reaching impact of Abraham's faithful obedience in Genesis 22. Through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham demonstrates a profound measure of faith in the midst of his trial, which results in a multigenerational blessing: all nations will be blessed through him. This narrative highlights that faithful obedience to God extends beyond personal...

In this message, we dive into Genesis 22, a pivotal chapter that explores the testing of Abraham. Unlike temptation, which is destructive and comes from the enemy, testing from God is meant to build strength and character. This distinction is crucial, as we witness Abraham facing an extraordinary test - sacrificing his son Isaac, which challenges his faith and trust in God's promises.

Abraham's real test goes bey...

Neil and Lindsey sit down to discuss some of the practical ways that we can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus in the midst of real life situations. This is a follow-up conversation to Sunday's message, "Ceaseless Radiance: No One But Jesus Only."

Watch the video of this discussion here:
https://youtu.be/nGrgjYnVZL0

Watch the video of Sunday's message here:
https://youtu.be/CGAFsy1Uvj8

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In this message we examine how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, the exact representation of His nature. We look at the Greek term "character," found in Hebrews 1:3, which emphasizes Jesus as the authentic and permanent imprint of God's essence, like a stamp engraved on a coin. Jesus consistently radiates God’s glory, comparable to the constant presence of stars, even when hidden by daylight. This metaphor tea...

In this week’s message, we explore the nature of God's forgiveness through a fresh lens. Drawing from the Psalms and three interactions with Jesus, we challenge conventional religious wisdom about how and when God forgives.

We examine the accounts of the paralytic man, the woman with the alabaster jar, and the woman caught in adultery. In each case, Jesus extends forgiveness without the formal confessions or rituals w...

Neil and Lindsey sit down for a discussion on the importance of community within the church, emphasizing that God's design for His church is to function as a family where members are interconnected and grow together in faith. Individuals are not meant to live in isolation but rather thrive in a supportive community that reflects the love of Christ. The church is the central hub of God's authority and power, with Jesus wal...

In this episode, we explore Exodus 28:1-4, where God instructs Moses to set apart Aaron and his sons as priests, emphasizing the significance of their holy garments, which will clothe them in glory and beauty.

This message delves into two main points:
1. Ministry to the Lord as Priority: The essence of being a priest is to stand before God, which must precede any ministry to others. Our relationship with God empowers ...

BONUS MATERIAL - This is a mid-week conversation Neil, Lindsey, & Layla had as a followup to our gathering on Sunday.

The whole earth is full of the glory of the Lord...if only we'd give more attention to Him than to our distractions. Our hope is to cultivate a lifestyle of worship that overflows into our Sunday gatherings...to become a people who can worship through the distraction.

To see the video of t...

The path to reconciliation with God isn't about satisfying God's demands with our good works but recognizing that God has already removed all barriers separating us from Him. This precious word, "reconcile," is central to the gospel. The fact that we are restored to God is absolutely foundational to understanding the kingdom. Today, we look at what it means to have our relationship with God restored to its origi...

What if you knew that you were as righteous and holy as Jesus, and that complete wholeness was our starting point in Christ not the finish line? Today we look at the scandalous truth of the gospel that tells us faith in Jesus and repentance makes us a mirror image of His righteousness. These things are not just semantics or theological concepts, they are keys to living a kingdom life and showing the world how holy our God is. 

For m...

BONUS MATERIAL - This is a mid-week conversation Neil & Lindsey had as a followup to our gathering two weeks ago (The Power of Our Words).

In a cultural moment where feelings are celebrated, the principles of the kingdom of God stand in stark contrast. What does the Bible mean by, "A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back"? How can holding back our feelings be healthy? Let's take som...

God desires all to be saved. If we are now saved then we are now on mission to give God the desire of His heart. When this is settled, our evangelism is God-focused. Kingdom people announce to the world who Jesus is with their lives...their words simply confirm the message. The power of the gospel is undefeated when it is declared from the lips of authentic Jesus People who re-present Him as He is.

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BONUS MATERIAL - This is a mid-week conversation Neil & Lindsey had as a followup to our gathering on Sunday.

Many of us have questions about hearing God's voice and how to discern His voice from our own. Lindsey and Neil sat down to have a conversation about some of the things the Lord has shown them over the years on this subject.

To see the video of this conversation, check out the new AROUND THE TABLE...