The Law

From the series: ThisMattersTo.Me

Luke 10 calls us to embody the Great Commandment—to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love our neighbor as ourselves. This message challenges us to sacrificially love others like the Good Samaritan, reminding us that true spiritual health only comes from a relationship with Jesus.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Today we are examining why God first gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel and the meaning they still hold for us today.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

Is our love for God reflected in how we respond to the world around us? Are we going through life only seeking to serve our own wants and desires, or do we see our blessings as resources we can use to serve others?

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

In Romans 7, Paul wrestles with the tension believers feel between their fallen human nature and the work of Christ in their lives.

From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors

As we look at Romans 7 we see warnings for Christians who lose sight of what a walk with the Lord is all about.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Though the Word of God we have in the Bible, we can see that words can carry tremendous power. Our words can be used to uplift or tear down those around us.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Delves into the story of Jacob and Esau, illustrating how deceit and theft can damage trust and relationships. Discusses the broader implications of stealing, not just in terms of material possessions, but also in terms of dignity, life, and honor. It emphasizes that everything belongs to God, and stealing reflects a lack of trust in God's provision.

From the series: Standalone Messages

What does it mean to say, "Thou shalt not murder"? And is there more to that statement than taking of someone's life? We dive deep into this commandment.

From the series: Kingdom Come

We look at the purpose of the law in the Old Testament.

From the series: Greater

Delves into the biblical concept of Zion, contrasting it with Mount Sinai. It explores the meanings of these two symbolic locations, emphasizing Zion as a metaphor for God's presence and grace in the New Testament, in contrast to Sinai's representation of law and judgment. Highlights the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, where Zion signifies a spiritual journey towards a deeper, grace-filled relationship with God.

From the series: Live Free

Examines the freedom believers have in Christ, emphasizing liberation from legalistic practices. It explores how Christ's sacrifice sets believers free from the law's bondage, highlighting the importance of faith and love in living out this freedom. Encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit for transformation and avoid returning to legalistic practices that cannot save. It underscores that true freedom comes from Christ's work, not human efforts.

From the series: Live Free

Discusses how believers often return to legalism and religious rules after experiencing the freedom found in Christ. It emphasizes that true freedom comes from grace and faith in Jesus, not from following the law or human efforts. Paul addresses the Galatians' struggle with this issue, reminding them that their identity is in Christ, who has freed them from the bondage of the law. He encourages them to live in the freedom of grace and not to revert to legalistic practices.

From the series: Live Free

Emphasizes that Christ sets believers free from the constraints of religious laws, enabling a life of faith and spiritual growth. Paul contrasts living under the law with living in the freedom provided by Christ, explaining that true spiritual maturity comes from faith and the work of the Holy Spirit, not from human efforts. He encourages believers to embrace their freedom in Christ and rely on Him for both salvation and spiritual growth.

From the series: Cross Eyed

Exploring why Christians glory in the cross despite it being a symbol of suffering and death. To explain this, we examine the Day of Atonement in Leviticus, highlighting how the sacrifices, including the scapegoat, symbolized atonement for the sins of Israel. The cross of Christ is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of this system, where Jesus becomes both the sacrifice and the means of reconciling humanity to God, offering believers a way to live in alignment with His will.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the common belief that "good people go to heaven" and challenges it from a biblical perspective. It delves into the notion that there is no clear standard of "good" by which people can earn their way to heaven.

The Old Testament law was given to Israel, not the church. A clear walk through which commands still apply to Christians today and why.