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Jesus' words in Luke 13:22-31 can strike us as severe and intolerant in a culture of self-rule and religious pluralism. What does it look like to enter "the narrow door"? And how does this relate to the gospel of grace?

In this sermon, Rev. Nick explains the meaning and purpose of Lent and invites us to consider how we might make the most of this season as we fix our eyes on the faithfulness of Jesus.

Luke's account of the Transfiguration clues us into the theme of the Exodus that Jesus completes in his work on the cross. In this work of humility and sacrificial love, Jesus reveals the nature of God's glory.

Rev. Nick dives into John 20:19-31, exploring Thomas' doubt and Jesus' gracious and challenging response to those who doubt him.

In this message, Fr. Cameron challenges us to follow Jesus in exercising the ministries of healing and deliverance as we see them in Luke ch. 6.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron takes us through the story of Gideon in Judges 6 to highlight the grace and power of God to get us unstuck from fear and disobedience so we can live out our purpose and mission in life.

Rev. Nick looks at how Luke 4 reminds us of our call to be willing to suffer reproach in our bold witness for Jesus.

Nehemiah 8 tells an incredible story of the reviving power of God's Word that points us to the saving work of Jesus.

Fr. Cameron invites us to consider the role of the Word in our own lives, and reminds us of the power of our Savior's work.

In this sermon, Rev. Nick takes us into 1 Corinthians 12 and encourages to step forward boldly in the gifts God has given us to serve his body.

Exploring Isaiah 42, Rev Nick looks at Jesus' glory from several different angles.

This first Sunday after Christmas, Fr. Cameron challenges us from Luke 12 to reflect on how we relate to money and possessions and how viewing God rightly can make us radically generous people.

On Christmas Eve, Fr. Cameron tells the story of the Incarnation as a story about estrangement and reunion to the Divine Presence.

Rev. Nick looks at Micah 5 and Luke 1, reminding us of how the coming of Christ into the world undoes the curse and removes the gap between us and God. We're invited to be re-amazed at the love God has poured out on us.

This 3rd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Cameron looks at Luke 3 and Zephaniah 3 to answer the question, "What does the Spirit-baptized life look like?"

This sermon was preached on Nov. 17, 2024, but due to a technical issue, was recorded as a podcast. Fr. Cameron addresses the historical and theological issues of Mark 13 as well as the missional implications for the church today.

The week before Advent marks the end of the church calendar year. In this sermon from the book of Revelation, Pastor Nick reminds us what is at the center of the universe: the enthroned Jesus!

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron discusses the topic of prayer--What is "a spirit of prayer" and how do we take hold of such a thing?

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron walks through Deuteronomy 6, reminding us of every believer's call to pass on the faith to the next generation.

As we face the imminent Election Day of 2024, Fr. Cameron and Hannah MacMillan discuss the current political landscape, and offer some biblical reflections to help Christian voters think through important issues.

Nick Audas takes us through Hebrews 5:11-6:12 and explores what maturity looks like, and how to finish well.

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In this sermon, Pastor Cameron teaches on Hebrews 4 and how we can persevere in faithfulness until the end.

Hebrews 2, drawing on Psalm 8, gives us a picture of the high calling for human beings. But it also gives us a picture of the perfect Man who fulfilled that calling. Fr. Cameron takes us through Heb. 2:5-11 as a lens through which to understand our own callings and vocations.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron looks at the hard sayings of Jesus in the wider context of the Good News of God in Christ.

Seminarian Ed Perkins delves into Jesus' radical call to go low in servanthood with the One who went low for us.

In this passage, Nick Audas rounds out this sermon mini-series on the ministry of Jesus by unpacking what the church needs to prioritize today in order to carry forth the ministry of Jesus in a lost and broken world.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron looks at Isaiah 35 and Luke 7, making a connection between prophesies about a divine visitation and the healing ministry of Jesus, and what those things mean for the church today.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron walks through Ephesians 6:10-20, pointing out that Jesus himself is our armor in spiritual warfare.

In this examination of Joshua 24, Pastor Nick looks at the themes of consecration and confidence in the finished work of Jesus.

In this sermon, Pastor Cameron explores what the What, Why, and How of an often misunderstood idea: Holiness.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron shares from John 6 and Luke 7 about the face-to-face intimacy that Jesus desires with us.

In this week's sermon, Nick Audas unpacks Jesus walking on the water in Mark 6:45-52.

In this sermon, Rev. Paul Hassell walks us through some insights in Jesus's feeding of the 5000 in Mark 6.

In this sermon, Pastor Nick walks us through Psalm 123.

In this sermon from Jun 23, 2024, Ben Kandt leads us through Psalm 107.

In this sermon, Lay Pastor Nick Audas teaches on the value of praying the Psalms, and walks through Psalm 92 as an example.

Rev. Peter Lebhar joins us to walk us through the story of Zaccheus and its implication for our lives, the lost, and the call to radical hospitality in the way of Jesus.

In this morning's sermon, Nick Audas walks us through John 3:1-16 and Romans 8:12-17, as we look at what it means to be born again by the Spirit and to live a new life in the Spirit.

Acts 11 gives us a compelling picture of how to reach the lost with the Father's heart. Fr. Cameron calls the church to consider her mission to bring Jesus glory.

Pastoral resident Nick Audas preaches on 1 John 3 and calls us to be a community who is known for tangible love.

Nick Audas preaches on Philippians 2 for Palm Sunday.

Good Shepherd Sunday

In this word from John 10, Fr. Cameron encourages disciples of Jesus to know him personally, expect to hear his voice, and depend on his presence in spiritual warfare.

Fr. Cameron dives into Luke 24:36-49 and challenges us to love the Word of God as the very place we meet the living Jesus.

We start our journey this Easter season through the book of Acts in chapter 3 where Peter's healing of the lame man reminds us of what we have to give away: Jesus!

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Cameron calls the Church to embrace and expect a Jesus who is alive and at work in the world today.

In this sermon, Ed Perkins takes us through Psalm 51 and expounds on David's wholehearted, healthy repentance.

In John 6:1-15, Jesus tests his disciples on scarcity, abundance, and faith, then miraculously feeds a multitude, foreshadowing the giving of his own body for the life of the world.

Fr. Cameron preaches on Jesus' cleansing of the temple in John 2. God's anger is always strategic and aimed outward for the benefit of others. At the heart of Jesus' aggressive actions in the temple is a zealous love for people.

This podcast is based on a sermon that had technical difficulties and has been re-recorded. Fr. Cameron takes us through Matthew 28:16-20 to spur us on to be faithful disciple-makers.

In this sermon, Fr. Cameron discusses depression and mental illness, and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ works to heal and make us emotionally and mentally whole.

Nick Audas, our pastoral resident, invites us to see the glory of what every believer is baptized into through the lens of Mark 1:9-13.