"Seeking the Kingdom"

11-03-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Seeking the KING"

November 3, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson

11-17-24 "Seeking the King - True Treasure"

November 17, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Matthew 6:19–34, Exodus 23:8, Proverbs 17:23, Isaiah 5:20–23

11-03-24 "Seeking the KING" Continued

November 3, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson

10-27-24 "Seeking the Kingdom"

October 27, 2024

10-20-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Loving the Unlovable"

October 20, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Matthew 5:38–48, Luke 10:25–37, Romans 5:6–10

10-13-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Embracing the Truth"

October 13, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Matthew 5:33–37, Deuteronomy 23:21–23, Ecclesiastes 5:4–6, John 8:31–38, John 8:44

10-06-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Matters of the Heart"

October 6, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Matthew 5:27–32, Matthew 12:38–39, Hosea 1:1–3, Hosea 4:12, Jeremiah 3:20

09-29-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Life is Precious"

September 29, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Ephesians 4:25–32, Genesis 4:1–12, Matthew 5:21–26

As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us to think deeper about life than just following the command, "You shall not murder." He challenges us to consider the root causes of murder and what God really wants from us and for us. Join us as we consider how best to orient our lives to reflect God's truth that life is precious. 

09-22-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - In Pursuit of Perfection"

September 22, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson

Today we're continuing through the Sermon on the Mount. After passing through the Beatitudes, we come to something quite challenging. Jesus is calling us to be salt, to be light, and to pursue perfection. The scribes and Pharisees were widely considered to be the most righteous and the closest to perfection anyone could hope to be. But today Jesus tells us our righteousness must EXCEED theirs! What's that all about? Join us as we explore these ideas.

09-15-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Blessed are the Losers"

September 15, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Isaiah 9:1–7, Romans 12:9–18, Matthew 5:1–12

We're taking another look at the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Last week we looked at how "all you need is nothing." Today, we're considering how Jesus is calling "losers" blessed. What he lifts up and highlights in the second half of this passage are qualities and characteristics that many would look down on. Yet, he calls us blessed for being these kinds of people. What does that mean? How do we do it in a world so consumed with winning? Join us as we explore these ideas together.

09-08-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - All You Need is Nothing"

September 8, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Romans 13:1–8, Philippians 3:17–21, Matthew 22:15–22

09-01-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - God's Over Man's"

September 1, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Acts 5:17–42, Matthew 14:1–12

Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, but he works in this world through government and the Church. We are called to obey authority in both realms. But what happens when the commands of one realm are in conflict with God's Word, his will, and his ways? Join us as we explore this idea.

08-25-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - Dual Citizens"

August 25, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • Matthew 22:15–22, Romans 13:1–8, Philippians 3:17–21

08-18-24 "Seeking the Kingdom - The Kings of Kings"

August 18, 2024 • Emil Gretarsson • 1 Samuel 8:1–9, 1 Samuel 19:21, Revelation 17:14, Revelation 19:16, John 18:33–36