Foundations
The New Has Come! Pt. 8
September 16, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
How do rewards in heaven work? Does everyone get a participation ribbon, or do some people get more than others? How can there be different rewards without selfishness our jealousy in heaven? This Sunday will be our last sermon in the Foundations series, and we'll end the series with a deep-dive into the biblical teaching of rewards. You’ll learn what Jesus said and didn’t say about rewards in heaven, and how Jesus motivated us to live in a way right now on earth that impacts our forever.
The New Has Come! Part 7
September 9, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
One of the major themes throughout the Bible is God’s glory. After he would meet with God, Moses’ face would literally glow. It scared people so much that he had to cover his face after being in God's presence. Jesus preached about God’s glory, and here at First B, we often say everything we do is for God’s glory. But what exactly is God’s glory? This Sunday as we continue our Foundations series, we unpacked this question and see how God’s glory gives us purpose for our lives today.
The New Has Come! Part 6
September 2, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
Did you know you are a holy priest in God’s kingdom? You may have never been to Bible school, and the thought of seeing a Greek verb might make you feel like an undergrad at a rocket science convention. 🚀 But if you are a Christian, God has chosen you. As a follower of Jesus, you have incredible status, perhaps even more than you know! In this sermon, we’re going to explore how God has made you as a priest, prophet, and as royalty in his kingdom. You might be surprised at the authority we have as God’s people, and you’ll get to see how this practically affects the way we live today.
The Passing of the Towel
August 26, 2018 • Pastor Corey Rose
As you read the Gospels, you can’t help but notice the disciples arguing about who was the greatest. Who was the most important? Who had the most power and influence? Who got the best seat next to Jesus? Sound familiar? Sound like anything you've experienced before at work, school, or even at home? Jesus responded to these "discussions" by teaching about true greatness. He showed an example of humble service and gave a new commandment to follow. It’s a commandment so foundational you can't live the Christian life successfully without it.
The New Has Come! Part 4
August 19, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
Last week, we heard Part 3 of our Foundations series and learned about the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit and how through His power believers are given new life and a new desire to please God. There was so much ground to cover last week that we're continuing the conversation in this sermon! Listen to learn more about the power of the Holy Spirit and the freedom that comes from our new covenant with God through Jesus Christ.
The New Has Come! Part 3
August 12, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
Have you ever wondered how the Holy Spirit works? Or what it takes for you to experience his power in your life? The Holy Spirit's presence and power in a believer is one of the most misunderstood and neglected benefits of the Christian life. In fact, some have even referred to the Holy Spirit as "the forgotten God." But if we want to live like Jesus, the Spirit's empowerment is absolutely essential. In this message, you'll learn how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer and how He makes it possible for us to enjoy the fullness of our salvation through his empowering presence. You don't want to miss this.
The New Has Come! Part 2
August 5, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
In this sermon, we’re going to look at two more benefits of our new life in Christ. When God saved you, he also adopted you into his family. You have a distinct privilege that God is not only your king, he’s also your welcoming father. We’ll also look at the union you enjoy in Christ. You’ll learn how our union in Christ affects our past, matters in our present time right now, and it also secures your future destiny. Watch this message as we unpack the rich theology of these benefits for followers of Jesus.
The New Has Come! Part 1
July 22, 2018 • Pastor Ben Cross
We’re kicking off a brand new series on the foundations of new life in Christ. We want to be able to anchor brand new believers in the truth of the Gospel, and if you’ve been following Jesus for any amount of time, this series will bring great insights as we look at the benefits of the Gospel. This Sunday we unpacked God’s acceptance and his approval. When you trusted Christ, your salvation was not an accident, an afterthought, or a surprise. God determined to save you and draw you to himself. In this message, you'll learn more about God’s acceptance and approval, and what that means in your life.