February 26, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Ephesians 4:11–16
We conclude our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What are the marks of a healthy church member?” What is a member responsible for? Is there a job description?
What is Church Membership/Discipline?
February 19, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Matthew 18:15–20, 1 Corinthians 5
We continue our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, what is church membership? What about discipline? Are these life-giving biblical practices or legalistic man-made constructs? These are good questions that deserve careful biblical answers.
What is the Lord's Supper?
February 12, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Mark 14:22–25
Today we continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” Today we ask, “What is the Lord's Supper?” What does it mean? Who is it for? How does it fit into the church's life? Jesus wants us to know what and why we practice the Supper, so let's find out.
What is Baptism?
February 5, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Matthew 28:18–20
We continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What is baptism?” Who is baptism for? What does it mean? Where should one be baptized? How does it fit into the church’s life? Amidst baptismal confusion, let’s seek some answers.
What Are The Keys Of The Kingdom?
January 29, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Matthew 18:15–20, Matthew 16:13–19
We continue in our series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “What are the ‘keys of the kingdom’?” To whom has Jesus given these keys? What are they exactly? Why do they matter? What role do they play in our shared life? Let’s find out together.
Who Leads the Church?
January 22, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Ephesians 4:11–16
We continue our new series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” This morning we ask, “Who leads the church?” Since Jesus created His church to reflect his own gracious rule, while fulfilling his mission, the issue of who leads is of incredible and lasting importance.
What is the Mission of the Church?
January 15, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Matthew 28:16–20
Today we continue a new eight week series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” So, building on last week, this morning we ask, “What is the mission of Jesus’ church?” What is Jesus’ church to do, to be about? Has Jesus given us a specific mission? Yes, yes he has.
The Local Church As God's New Humanity
January 8, 2023 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Jeremiah 31:31–34
We begin a new eight week series, The Church: God’s New Humanity, in Jesus. The local church is far more important to the Christian life than most realize. Often, this is because we haven’t taken the time to ask the simple, but profound, question, “What is Jesus’ church?” So, we’re considering afresh the wonder that Jesus’ local church is and the great privilege it is to belong to it. These realities will serve as the foundation for the rest of our series.
