Obedience

The Cross of Christ | Substitution | March 23

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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.

James | Establish Your Hearts | March 16

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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?

James | What Causes Quarrels Among You? | March 2

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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.

James | Taming the Tongue | February 23

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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.

James | Is It Faith? | February 16

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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.

James | Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only | February 9

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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.

James | When He Is Tempted | February 2

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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.

James | Consider It Joy | January 26

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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.

Philippians | Contentment & Giving | July 25

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Sermon by Michael Bailey on July 25, 2021.

In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul concludes his letter with gratitude to the Philippian church. They came to his aid when he needed it the most. As he wraps up, two themes rise to the top: the secret of contentment and the blessing of giving.

Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on July 18, 2021.

While we aren’t in total control of our circumstance, we have within us the ability to cultivate the type of people we want to become. So how do we do that? In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul shows us in practical ways how we can anchor joy down into our bones.

Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11

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Sermon by Andrew Flowers on July 11, 2021.

Philippians 4:6-7 states to "Rejoice always. Don’t be anxious about anything." A verse like this oftentimes is posted to social media feeds in an artsy graphic as it seems like good advice for our virtual world. Yet beyond the screen, applying this scripture to the realities of life can sometimes seem impossible or at least incredibly difficult. In today's sermon, we learn how to put this into practice and make it possible to live by.

Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4

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Sermon by Jake Blair on July 4, 2021.

Following after Jesus can be hard. It takes work. No one stumbles into godliness, but it is a disciplined pursuit often full of sacrifice and suffering. In today’s passage, we'll see why we need to hold on to Christ, how we need to hold on to Christ and examples of what it looks like to hold on to Christ.

Philippians | Surpassing Worth | June 27

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Sermon by Michael Bailey for June 27, 2021.

In Philippians 3:1-11, we’ll see what really pushes us toward being Jesus-centered by reminding of us of how good Jesus truly is.

Philippians | Gospel Friendships and Gospel Goodbyes | June 20

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on June 20.

In Philippians 2:19-30, we see a “gospel goodbye" that Paul didn't necessarily want to have but he did. And in the process, he was able to spread his Kingdom joy to others.

Philippians | Joy in Our Perseverance | June 13

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Sermon by Jacob Kirby on June 13.

In this passage, Paul shows us how our obedience leads to joy. Rather than viewing God as restrictive, when we obey God we grow in His joy towards us, the world’s joy, our leaders’ joy, and our joy.