Jesus Forgives (Matthew 16-18)

video on “sermon current” tab MOTIVATE Technology is a double-edged sword. Mobile phones > corded > phonebooks Makes time more efficient Makes tasks more creative Reaches global But there’s often a tradeoff. It seems technology wants something not just for us but from us. Tony Reinke says, “The sweep of technological advance is a gracious…

Escape The Hate

Escape the hate. Matthew 15 12 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” 13 He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will…

Jesus Breaks Tradition (Matthew 15)

sermon audio current link MOTIVATE You may not know all the rules, but they exist. Some rules are stated out loud and other rules few know, but people make sure to give them a voice when they’re broken. They’re called, “unwritten rules” and we’re expected to follow them. Here’s a few: If you see someone,…

Parents Cultivating Moral Boundaries With Teens

Below are notes from a monthly parent session we had with a group of parents. This month’s topic was on Moral Boundaries. As parents, how can we help teens navigate the lines in the sand of our culture? Scriptures: Proverbs 4:23 / Proverbs 5 / various others about holiness with discussion about repentance, grace, and…