Jesus comes into Jerusalem to do battle, but not with the enemies we'd expect. Jesus' conflict with Israel's religious leaders reminds us that Jesus' has come not just to conquer external enemies, but to overthrow all our man-made religious efforts and replace them with himself.
The Stone the Builders Rejected
Matthew 21:18-46
February 7, 2021 • Ben Sansburn
The Mission
May 30, 2021 • Ben Sansburn
We wrap up our series in the Gospel of Matthew this morning looking at Jesus' final words to his disciples. Jesus invites them, and us, into a mission beyond ourselves that will take more than we have in us. But framing this invitation Jesus promises what we need - his power and presence along the way. Join us as we look at Matthew's final scene.
The Transforming Truth of the Resurrection
May 23, 2021 • Ben Sansburn
The resurrection of Jesus is the central reality of the universe. It’s the hinge to all of history. It is the climax of God’s story, it’s the crescendo of creation. And if we believe it's true, the resurrection changes everything.
Beholding the Beauty of the Cross
May 16, 2021 • Ryan Beardsley
For many, the crucifixion of Jesus is confusing and even disturbing. There is little about it that seems attractive. Yet, if we have eyes to see the upside-down realities of the cross - an innocent man treated like a criminal, the Son of God dying a painful death, victory coming through death - we will behold the life-changing beauty that's there.