The Glory of God

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

"These men have turned the world upside down!" That's how opponents described Paul and his companions in Acts 17. When you live for God's glory instead of people's approval, you'll face a choice: comfort or Christ. The early church discovered that suffering isn't opposed to joy—it's often God's means of accomplishing His purposes and revealing His sufficiency in our lives.

From the series: In the Beginning

Continuing our series on Genesis, in today's message Pastor Nathaniel uncovers the problem, the hope, the opportunity and the promise revealed to us in Genesis 11 & 12. Here the story of tower of Babel concludes and we encounter God's promise to Abraham and his response.

From the series: In the Beginning

Genesis starts with a tree and ends with a tree, starts with a garden, ends with a garden, starts near a river, ends near a river. You just see these themes tied together throughout Scripture.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

It can be easy to get into the mindset that we want God to come alongside us and do what we want. Instead, we should surrender our will to God and let Him flow through us to bless others in this world. Through that we can find true happiness and meaning.

From the series: Jars of Clay

Do you feel like you never quite live up to religious expectations? That if you could just work a little bit more you can be good enough? The Apostle Paul confronts this way of thinking and reminds us that we can only find true freedom in Jesus.

From the series: Esther: Such a Time as This

As we begin our new series on the book of Esther, we see King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) throwing a massive party that lasted 180 days. This party was about indulging in every pleasure imaginable. We can observe that the kingdom this king is building is all about his own glory. What type of kingdom are you building in your life?

From the series: Light the Dark

Focuses on emulating Jesus' approach to prayer, particularly as demonstrated in John 17. It discusses the intimate nature of Jesus' prayers and the importance of aligning one's prayer life with God's heart and Word. Encourages believers to develop a close relationship with God to enhance their prayer life, following Jesus' example of praying with sincerity, faith, and a focus on glorifying God rather than seeking personal glory.

From the series: Light the Dark

In John 11 we see Jesus demonstrating the glory of God in raising Lazarus from the dead.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at how the lessons learned from the Tower of Babel are still relevant today. We are continuing our series on the big themes of the Bible, "Kingdom Come".

From the series: Kingdom Come

We begin a new series, "Kingdom Come," exploring the big themes of the Bible. And what better place to start than at the beginning.

From the series: Elijah

Focuses on the life of Elijah, emphasizing living a life that honors God over personal glory. It draws insights from Elijah's experiences and his interactions with Elisha, exploring themes of identity, purpose, and the impact of choices on one's life and legacy. Encourages reflection on one's life priorities and the pursuit of God's glory above all else.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the concept of spiritual enlightenment and the transformation through understanding Christ's role in revealing God's glory. It emphasizes how true religion and the new birth are beyond natural human capacity, requiring a divine miracle. It delves into the significance of Christ's sacrifice, the need for a new birth, and the impact of the Gospel on understanding and appreciating God's glory.

From the series: The Genius of Jesus

Focuses on Jesus' transfiguration in Mark Chapter 9. It explores the significance of Jesus revealing His divine nature to His disciples and contrasts genuine spiritual transformation with mere external appearances or masquerading righteousness. Emphasizes the importance of understanding and experiencing the true glory of Jesus, which leads to a transformed life, and warns against the deception of superficial religiosity.

From the series: The Genius of Jesus

Focuses on Jesus' miracle of feeding 5,000 people from Mark 6. It emphasizes Jesus' power to meet both physical and spiritual needs, challenging the perception of Jesus as merely a provider of material needs. Encourages listeners to see beyond the physical miracle to the deeper spiritual significance of Jesus' actions and teachings, and to trust in His ability to sustain and nourish in every aspect of life.

From the series: Habakkuk

Habakkuk's journey from desperation to embracing God's glory amidst adversity. It highlights Israel's detachment from God and Habakkuk's struggle to find God's presence and plan in his challenges. The text emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God and the discovery of God's glory in transforming one's heart.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Discusses the importance of revering God, not as fear from being scared but as a deep respect that brings life and wisdom. It explores the balance between God's love and justice, emphasizing that truly fearing the Lord leads to a fulfilling life under His guidance and protection.

From the series: Standalone Messages

The sermon emphasizes the importance of worship in the life of believers, highlighting that worship encompasses every aspect of life, not just singing. It explores different Hebrew and Greek terms for worship, suggesting various forms such as bowing in reverence, serving, and intimate adoration. Underscores that worship is essential for spiritual well-being and growth, encouraging believers to engage in both structured and spontaneous worship, seeking God earnestly and reflecting on His goodness and glory in all circumstances.

From the series: Ephesians

Highlights God's ultimate desire for the redemption of His creation for His own possession and glory. It emphasizes the importance of worshiping God not just for what He does for us, but for who He is. Paul encourages believers to recognize God's love and worthiness, praising Him regardless of circumstances, and focusing on God's kingdom rather than temporary earthly issues.

From the series: Building One Brick at a Time

Centers on the theme of God's glory, highlighting that the primary character in Scripture is God Himself and His glory, not the human figures often focused on. Using examples from Nehemiah and Moses, it emphasizes that God's glory should be our motivation and that it is evident throughout creation.

Revelation 4:11 (NASB) "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created." In this…