Category Archives: Gospel

The Question That Has Changed My Life This Year

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Jason

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. — Eph. 5:16, KJV This year, our church has been studying Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with an emphasis on spiritual maturity. We’ve been seeking a more thoroughly grounded walk with Jesus, … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Miracle of Compassion

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Jason

The Miracle of Compassion – Mark 6:30-44 “Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah of God’s kingdom is soon validated by some amazing acts that reveal the saving power of God at work in him. People witness miracles of healing, demons … Continue reading →

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The Story: Tempted

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Jason

The Story: Tempted – Matthew 4:1-11 “Virtue is not virtue if it be untested and unexamined.” – Origen Immediately following his baptism, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness. The wilderness calls to mind Israel’s desert / wilderness experience … Continue reading →

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The Story: A King is Born, Part 1

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jason

There was quite a buzz this summer over the birth of a baby, a royal baby. Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, born to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Prince George’s parents opted for a more traditional name as opposed … Continue reading →

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Scot McKnight on the Story of Jesus

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jason

From The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight: We have to become a People of the Story…we need to immerse ourselves even more into the Story of Jesus. The gospel is that the Story of Israel comes to its definitive … Continue reading →

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Weeping With Those Who Weep

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jason

I’ve said it many times: I believe one of the greatest descriptions of the body of Christ is found in Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Paul encourages the Christ-followers in Rome to a … Continue reading →

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The Story: A World Gone Bad

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jason

Every great story is a redemption story. The Bible is at heart, a rescue story. It is the story of God’s redemptive activity on our behalf. In short, it is a Story of salvation. But before we can talk about … Continue reading →

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2 Timothy 2

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 25: 2 Timothy 2 “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus…” (v1) In our broken world, we often assume grace to be a posture of weakness. The one who … Continue reading →

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2 Timothy 1

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 24: 2 Timothy 1 The letters to Timothy and Titus are known as the Pastoral Letters of Paul, designated as such because rather than being written to specific churches (as with “Galatians” or the letters to … Continue reading →

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An Old Friend…A New Blog

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jason

I want to make you aware of a new blog that you’ll want to add to your regular blog perusal. Taylor Hammett is one of my favorite people in the world. I had the joy of serving with Taylor here … Continue reading →

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