by Pastor Joel | Jan 31, 2026 | Living the Gospel
There’s a difference between knowing about God and truly knowing God. Many of us grew up around church language, church rhythms, and church activity—but still felt a quiet ache beneath it all. Not rebellion. Not disbelief. Just hunger. A longing for something real,...
by Pastor Joel | Jan 22, 2026 | Living the Gospel
Every December, as Christmas lights glow and carols fill the air, a question quietly echoes from the pages of Scripture: “Who is this King of Glory?” (Psalm 24:8–10) The psalmist describes Him as “the LORD strong and mighty… the LORD of hosts,” a King worthy of honor...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 31, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Fasting is one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines in the Christian life. For some, it feels intimidating. For others, it feels unnecessary. And for many, it’s been reduced to either religious performance or personal willpower. But biblically speaking,...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 25, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Every year, as the lights go up and carols fill the air, a familiar set of claims begin circulating once again: “Christmas is pagan.” You’ve heard them. Maybe you’ve been asked about them. Maybe you’ve even wondered about them yourself. And as many apologists and...
by Pastor Joel | Dec 14, 2025 | Living the Gospel
It was a night of laughter and luxury. King Belshazzar of Babylon was hosting a lavish feast, surrounded by nobles, gold goblets, and overflowing wine. But then—something happened that silenced the room. In the middle of the celebration, a mysterious hand appeared and...
by Pastor Joel | Nov 19, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Introduction: In Matthew 1:23 we read, “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which means “God with us.” This promise of God’s presence is beautifully illustrated in the story of Ruth—a story of loyalty, faith,...
by Pastor Joel | Nov 6, 2025 | Living the Gospel
Introduction: The Imperfect Church and the Perfect Savior As a church we did a chapter and verse study 1 Corinthians at this point in the study, we’ve seen Paul deal with the deep struggles of a real church — not a perfect one, but a redeemed one. He’s addressed...
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...
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