By: Brian BorgmanNew Years is a great time to reset your resolve and set your sights on spiritual pursuits. We are commanded to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:16). Reading is an important part of the growth... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: John 1:14-18Speaker: Brian Borgman12/27/15[Listen or Watch]“The Word became flesh” are four words that changed history and eternity. The goal of this message is to introduce us to the most important, most wonderful and most unique Person in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Luke 6:27-28Speaker: Jason Ching12/27/15[Listen or Watch]Jesus gives a simple command that has profound implications. "Love your enemies" is a command that people often embrace on the surface, but resist in real life. How are we to love our... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Luke 6:17-26Speaker: Jason Ching12/20/15[Listen or Watch]In Jesus' famous beatitudes, we learn that God's values are far different from the world's. We also learn how eternity is meant to motivate us in daily life.Discussion Questions What is a [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Genesis 17:1-8Speaker: Brian Borgman12/13/15[Listen or Watch]Abram has been waiting for God to fulfill His promises for almost 25 years. God appears and reminds Abram that He is El Shaddai, God Almighty. He calls Abram to a life of obedience... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Luke 6:12-16Speaker: Jason Ching12/13/15[Listen or Watch]In a seemingly quiet moment of his ministry, Jesus teaches us about the privilege of prayer and God's wonderful work in our lives.Discussion Questions Why might someone find it unusual th [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Luke 6:6-11Speaker: Jason Ching12/6/15[Listen or Watch]When Jesus breaks society's Sabbath traditions, his opposition begins to show its true colors.Discussion QuestionsWhat was the tradition regarding healing on the Sabbath? How did the scribe [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Genesis 16:1-16Speaker: Brian Borgman12/6/15[Listen or Watch]Sarai makes a terrible suggestion to help fulfill God’s promise of a son. Abram passively goes along with it. Hagar, an Egyptian woman, is brought into this mess. In spite of all... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
By: Brian Borgman“These things I have spoken to you so you may be kept from stumbling” (John 16:1).The Upper Room Discourse is a wonderfully rich portion of Scripture. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure. He is preparing them not only... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Text: Genesis 15:7-21Speaker: Brian Borgman11/22/15[Listen or Watch]God makes a land grant promise to Abram, but it will not be fulfilled immediately. However, God guarantees the promise through a covenant ritual which dramatizes His gracious... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]