2 Corinthians 5:14-21– The concept of “substitution” underlies four biblical words that describe how God saves us sinners: Propitiation; Redemption/Ransom; Justification; Reconciliation. [Weekly devotional guide provided.]
Fresh Hope for New Beginnings
Sermons on Gospel
Luke 2:10,17–The angels and shepherds proclaimed the Good News. The joy of knowing Jesus naturally spills over into telling others about Him.
Luke 2:10-11–The joy of knowing Jesus is the joy that never fades away. In Jesus we respond to a deep desire God has woven into our hearts. Let us acknowledge our need for a Savior and make the Lord our only joy.
Ephesians 2:8-10– Paul concisely sums up the whole picture of salvation. In this message we examine grace, salvation, faith, good works, and God’s purpose for our lives.
Genesis 16:1-11–Hagar is running away from her difficult situation when she is intercepted by God. He asks her, “Where have you come from? Where are you going?” This is a timely question for us to ask both corporately and individually.
Matthew 16:13-20–This passage conveys a turning point in the disciples’ understanding of who Jesus is. Scott Sterner brings an important reminder that it is Jesus who builds the church and the power and truth of that fact applies to each of us.
Ephesians 1:15-20–Interim Pastor David Wick shares with us from Paul’s magnificent prayer for the Ephesians. He instructs us that Paul’s vision for the future was built upon the certainty/hope of his calling. May God help our vision for the future to rest on that as well.
Psalm 14–In this psalm, David tells us what happens when fools make the false assumption that there is no God.
Matthew 9:35-10:4–Jesus went out among the people teaching, preaching and serving. He calls His 12 disciples to do the same, gives them authority, and urges them to keep praying for more laborers to share in the work of the harvest. Pastor Chris shares about his personal upcoming opportunity with Next Chapter of La Crosse, a…
Luke 24:36-49; Acts 10:24-48–This message examines the transformation of Peter after the resurrection of his Lord. He begins to see things differently and as a result, Gentiles are welcomed into the kingdom of God.