Psalms of Praise
October 16, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Psalm 111, Matthew 6:9–13, Ephesians 1:3
Psalm 111 calls us to live a live of praise and obedience in response to who God is and what he's done for his people. Many of the Psalms begin and end with praise, which gives us a wonderful example to follow in our own prayer lives.
Why Am I Here?
October 9, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Romans 8:28, Mark 12:29–31, Matthew 28:18–20, Ephesians 4:1
Every disciple of Jesus has the same basic purpose in life: to love God, love our neighbors, and share the Gospel. But each of us also has a unique calling that is based on our spiritual gifts, our life experiences, and the relationships we've formed. God wants us to embrace our calling and live with God's purpose in mind.
Wedding Banquet and Counting the Cost
September 15, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Matthew 22:1–14, Luke 14:28–33
This week we’re studying a parable about a wedding banquet hosted by a king and a separate parable about building a tower and going to war. On the surface, these hardly seem to have anything in common. But as we dive into each parable, I hope we’ll see a consistent theme emerge: God shows his grace by inviting everyone into his Kingdom, but he demonstrates his righteousness by requiring everyone to live up to a high standard of discipleship.
Making God the Priority
May 1, 2022 • Bryan Fojtasek • Matthew 6:25–34
One of the most important decisions we can make as a family is to invite Jesus into the center of our homes. God always intended for our homes to be an important place of faith formation. We have the opportunity to show how important our relationship with God is by the way we devote our time, our finances, and our energy.
Hope for the Weary
Bryan Fojtasek • Galatians 6:1–2, Matthew 11:28–30, John 10:7–10
Life brings people down, but Jesus gives people hope. Too many of us are constantly feeling tired, exhausted, and weary. We're stuck in the same routines day in and day out that never really bring us the meaning and satisfaction we're hoping for. Jesus has some powerful and inspiring words for those of us who are feeling weary: Come to me, and find rest for your souls.