Creation
The core of our identity is that we are created by God, in his image, and for his glory. However, our sinful nature—reinforced by our …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The core of our identity is that we are created by God, in his image, and for his glory. However, our sinful nature—reinforced by our …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
As created beings, we are limited by this world and dependent on God in every way. Furthermore, we must understand our corrupt nature and position …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
To be a believer in Christ is to be reborn and recreated by God. This miraculous rebirth not only saves our souls from sin, it …
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Holiness is not merely the absence of sin—it is the presence of something other-worldly and utterly distinct. As God’s children, we are called to live …
Downtown Campus Pastor
In his great kindness, God created and recreated us with a purpose—to be a light that points people towards Christ. As disciple-makers, we must go, …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
An important facet of being recreated by God—into his image—is being part of his family. As adopted members of the family of God, we have …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
When God recreates us and brings us into his family, we become strangers in our present world. As we live in a culture and space …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
As the book of Nehemiah begins, many of God’s people remain in exile. Meanwhile, those who have returned to Jerusalem face trouble and disgrace, their …
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In a season of waiting, Nehemiah trusts God and anchors his heart in prayer for God’s people. When he encounters an opportunity to take action, …
As Nehemiah prepares himself and the people of Jerusalem for the work ahead, he knows they will face conflict. However, they remain dedicated to the …
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Although this passage in Nehemiah may seem like a mere list of names, it has significance because the work God’s people were doing was significant. …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
As Nehemiah and his followers continue the work of building the wall around Jerusalem, they encounter harsh and threatening opposition. While they take action to …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Nehemiah and his followers have weathered outside opposition and worked towards completing the wall. However, they must now deal with division and tension within their …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In this passage, Nehemiah faces serious opposition from outside forces who threaten to take his life and stop God’s work. However, it becomes clear that …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
Now that the wall around Jerusalem is complete, Nehemiah creates a record of who is present and committed to the work at hand. This is …
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In this passage, the people of Jerusalem come together to hear God’s Word. As they hear the narrative, they help one another grow in understanding …
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As the Israelites gather to confess both their own sin and that of their ancestors, they model genuine repentance. Through the act of remembering God …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
For generations, a pattern of prosperity, pride, sin, discipline, humility, repentance, forgiveness, and obedience characterized Israel. In an effort to break the cycle and submit …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In this passage, the Israelites celebrate the completion of the wall and dedicate it to God through a joyous parade of worship culminating at the …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
At the end of Nehemiah, we discover that the Israelites have quickly lapsed into their old ways—compromising their holiness and conforming to the worldly cultures …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Jesus’ resurrection is the lynchpin of the Christian faith, and our response to it is indicative of the state of our souls. In Matthew 28, …
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The overarching narrative of Scripture paints a picture of God’s steadfast love for his people. This love culminates in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, his …
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Many of us are tempted by our culture’s glorification of a busy lifestyle. However, Jesus models a life of rest and dependence even in the …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Since the fall of man, we have been seeking a resolution to the problem of sin and brokenness. In this first chapter of Mark, we …
Even after witnessing Jesus’ miraculous power, the disciples fall into fear and panic while at sea in a raging storm. In the face of their …
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In this passage, Jesus demonstrates his power over the spirit world. Ironically, the demons recognize his position and power while those who witness this act …
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What kind of king is Jesus? He has certainly demonstrated his power and authority. In this passage, we learn that his rule is marked by …
Downtown Campus Pastor
In this passage, Jesus addresses the Jewish leaders who will eventually have him executed. As they seek to trap him theologically, Jesus simply and powerfully …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
As we finish this series in the Gospel of Mark, we see the gospel come to fruition in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus …
In this passage, Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light—preserving the world by pointing others to the light of the gospel through our …
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This passage in 1 Thessalonians captures our hope in the resurrection—because Jesus conquered death, we have faith that those who die in him will be …
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In this passage, Paul begins his exposition of the gospel by first deconstructing the misplaced hopes of both the Gentiles and the Jews in his …
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As Paul addresses the Jews of the early Roman church, he exposes their false righteousness. They identify more with the law and their holy history …
Downtown Campus Pastor
In this passage, Paul reinforces the sinful nature of all humanity. However, he also pivots to the hope we have in Jesus. In his mercy, …
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Paul continues undermining the overconfidence of the Jewish believers in Rome, showing them through Abraham’s example that saving grace comes through faith alone. Just as …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In this passage, Paul unpacks the hope we have in Jesus. While we were his enemies, God made a way for us to be reconciled …
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Adam’s sin brought death to all of us, and we live in the reality of a broken world. However, through God’s gracious gift, Jesus has …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
In this passage, Paul addresses one of the great tensions for the believer. While we are dead to sin’s power and alive in Christ, we …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
As Paul continues to explain how a believer is transformed by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, he unpacks the role of the law. …
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One of the great themes in Romans is the choice we all must make—will we be controlled by sin or righteousness? In this passage, Paul …
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As members of the body of Christ, we can expect to share in the sufferings of Jesus. We also know that one day, we will …
In this passage, Paul reminds us of the assurance of our salvation and sanctification. No matter the depth of our pain and suffering, we are …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
We often approach Romans 9 with a list of questions regarding God’s justice and sovereignty, but Paul’s goal for this passage is to highlight God’s …
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The relationship between sovereignty and responsibility often creates tension in our convictions about humanity and fairness. Instead of inviting us to understand, God simply asks …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Continuing his argument from the last two chapters, Paul expounds on God’s trustworthiness. Not only has God faithfully preserved a remnant of believing Jews, but …
Pelham Campus Pastor; Staff Director
In this passage, Paul urges believers to respond in worship with self-sacrificing obedience to the mercy shown to us through Jesus Christ. Romans 12 calls …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Following through the end of chapter 12, Paul compellingly illustrates what our lives will look like when we genuinely offer them as holy sacrifices. In …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In this passage, Paul encourages believers to live in submission to God by yielding to human authorities, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, and …
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In this passage, Paul calls for unity in the church despite differing nonessential opinions. For the weak in faith, those still trusting in religious systems, …
In this passage, Paul reflects on what he has shared with the Roman believers and on his future plans. He encourages them to be strong …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
At the end of his letter to the believers at Rome, Paul lists the names of many who have come alongside him and poured their …
Downtown Campus Pastor