Sermon by Brandon Clements on March 30, 2025.
Key scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Mark 14:43-46, 53-55, 62-65, Mark 15:15-32, Isaiah 51:2-3, and Isaiah 61:7
In the second week of our Cross of Christ series, we’ll dive into the shame Jesus experienced leading up to and during the crucifixion. This week, we’ll see how the cross reveals the devastating weight of shame and how, ultimately, Jesus restores us.
Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 23, 2025.
Key scripture: Galatians 3:13-14
It has been said that atonement is like a multi-faceted diamond. What Christ accomplished on the cross is massive, and its window into the heart of God is grand. In this series, we study the many things Jesus’ death and resurrection achieved as we prepare our hearts and minds for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.
Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 5:7-20
In chapter 5, James wraps up everything he’s said and offers practical wisdom: How can we know we have true faith? How can we make it for the long haul? How can we walk faithfully with Jesus and others no matter what life throws at us?
Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 4:13-5:6
In chapters 4 and 5, James shows how brief life is and how that ought to influence how we live.
Sermon by Andrew Flowers on March 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 4:1-12
In chapter 4, James shows us the true sinful source of our relational conflicts and how to deal with it.
Sermon by Brandon Clements on February 23, 2025.
Key scripture: James 3:1-18
This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.
Sermon by Michael Bailey on February 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 2:14-26
Is your Christian faith the real deal or just a façade? James 2 challenges us to examine our faith, asking if it's genuine and produces real change in our lives, or just a convincing imitation.
Sermon by Brandon Clements on February 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:22-2:13
This week, James warns us of the danger of learning things about God without doing what God says, particularly when it comes to showing partiality.
Sermon by Michael Bailey on February 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:13-18
This week, James will help us fight sin in our lives by showing us the nature of sin and the perspective to resist it.
Sermon by Michael Bailey on January 26, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:1-12
To faithfully follow Jesus, our faith must be marked by action. Our belief should lead us into good works and obedience. In the book of James, we are challenged by the brother of Jesus to examine the authenticity of our faith and to ensure that it fills each area of our everyday lives.