by Pastor Joel | Oct 25, 2025 | Living the Gospel
When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, He painted a vivid picture: a farmer scattering seed across different kinds of ground. Some seed fell on the path and was eaten by birds. Some fell on rocky soil and sprang up quickly, but withered when the sun...
by Pastor Joel | Oct 8, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Introduction When Paul calls believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” in Romans 12:1–2, he doesn’t stop with personal holiness. He immediately turns the conversation outward: how do we live out this sacrifice within the church? Worship is not just...
by Pastor Joel | Sep 17, 2025 | Living the Gospel
We all know how important foundations are. Without a strong one, even the most beautiful house will eventually crumble. The same is true of our spiritual lives. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul challenges the church at Corinth to examine what they’re building their lives...
by Pastor Joel | Sep 3, 2025 | Living the Gospel
When was the last time you paused to think about this: the words of Jesus — the very words spoken by God in the flesh — are written down for us? That still blows my mind. In Matthew 5, if you have a red-letter Bible, you’ll see a block of red that marks Jesus’ longest...
by Pastor Joel | Aug 20, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Text: 1 Corinthians 14 In a world obsessed with personal platforms and spiritual experiences, the Apostle Paul offers us a countercultural vision for the church: one where love leads, gifts serve, and everything is done for the common good. 1 Corinthians 14 is often...
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