Am I the Villain?

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Am I the Villain?

July 21, 2024 • Aaron Schaut • Luke 9:23–24, Philippians 2:3–5, Matthew 23:1–12

When Jesus walked the earth, no one opposed Jesus and His mission more than the religious leaders. It's easy to write them off as villains, but what if their form of dangerous religion bears a disturbing resemblance to our own?

The Heart of the Problem

September 1, 2024 • Aaron Schaut • Psalm 51:10–11, Jeremiah 17:9, Ezekiel 36:36, Mark 7:1–23, Titus 3:3–5

If Jesus had no tolerance for the version of religion that never brought change at the heart level, neither should we. Instead, He modeled for us a different way - one where our inward purity matters more than our outward piety.

Influenced by Who?

August 18, 2024 • James Carlson

Relationships define our lives. Every day, we are formed by the people around us, even as we are forming the people around us. And Jesus' controversial life is the perfect example for how to intentionally steward our incredible influence. Scripture: Isaiah 42:6-7, Matthew 5:16, Luke 5:27-32, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 2:12

Outside Our Box

August 11, 2024 • David Culbertson • Mark 2, Mark 3:1–6

We all have our "boxes"—those familiar places where we feel safe, understood, and in control. But what happens when Jesus calls us beyond these boundaries? What if He’s inviting us to expand our understanding, to stretch our faith, and to embrace something greater? Scripture: Mark 2, 3:1-3:6