April 12, 2026 • Greg Pinkner • Luke 7:1–16

Greg Pinkner, teaching from Luke 7:1–16, explains how Luke follows Jesus’ teaching on mercy from the Sermon on the Mount with real-life examples of that mercy in action. In the story of the Roman centurion, an unlikely outsider demonstrates humility and remarkable faith in Jesus’ authority, believing He can heal his servant without being physically present. This contrasts with the expectations of the Jewish leaders, who emphasize worthiness and deeds, while the centurion trusts solely in Jesus’ power. The following story of the widow at Nain highlights Jesus’ compassion as He restores her only son to life, reversing her complete loss and demonstrating authority even over death. Together, these accounts show that Jesus’ authority and mercy are not earned by works but received through faith, even in the midst of suffering and unanswered questions.

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April 5, 2026 • RD McClenagan • John 20:19–23

This Easter, RD McClenagan teaches from John 20:19–23, centering on Jesus’ resurrection as the source of true peace and reminding us that, despite the burdens and anxieties we carry, Christ meets us in our darkness and speaks, “Peace be with you.” Through the story of Mary Magdalene and the disciples, he shows how Jesus brings light, calls us by name, and offers restoration even when we are fearful, broken, or hiding. This peace is not merely the absence of trouble but the presence of wholeness, secured through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Because Christ bore sin and rose again, believers can experience lasting peace, trust that “it is all going to be okay,” and go into the world to share the hope and new life found in Him.

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March 29, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 6:43–49

Concluding the Sermon on the Mount, Luke 6:43–49 teaches that the heart is the center of a person’s life, shaping thoughts, actions, and behavior, and that everything that flows outward reveals what is truly within. Scripture consistently teaches that God values the condition of the heart over outward appearance, and that genuine transformation begins internally rather than through external effort. Through Jesus, believers are given new hearts and the Holy Spirit, enabling them to grow and produce spiritual fruit. Ultimately, a person’s life reveals its foundation—whether built on Christ or not—through the fruit it produces, especially when tested by challenges and pressure.

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March 22, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 6:39–49

Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, Luke 6:39–49 teaches that following Christ is not mainly about outward rule-keeping, but about deep inner transformation of the heart through the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ images of the blind leading the blind and the log and speck in the eye show that disciples must first confront their own blindness, hypocrisy, and need for repentance before they can truly help others. Self-righteousness, outrage, and hollow religion arise when people focus on others’ faults while neglecting their own souls, which is why truth must always be carried with humility and love. Therefore, believers are called to fix their eyes on Christ, pray for the Spirit to search their hearts, receive correction with humility, and trust that God is faithfully mending them so they can help bring healing to others.

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March 15, 2026 • Greg Pinkner • Luke 6:27–42

In Luke 6:27-42, the “Sermon on the Plain,” Jesus challenges both Roman and Jewish ideas of morality by teaching something radically different: love your enemies. His commands to bless those who curse you, give to those who take from you, and do good even to those who hate you would have sounded shocking and even immoral to people shaped by cultures built on power, justice, and religious self-righteousness. Jesus goes further than simply telling people not to do evil; he calls them to actively show kindness and generosity even toward their enemies. In doing this, he exposes the reality that human hearts are not truly loving or merciful and that no one can meet God’s standard of perfect righteousness on their own. The message ultimately points to the gospel: because we cannot achieve perfect love or mercy ourselves, salvation comes through Jesus Christ, who fulfilled righteousness for us and offers God’s mercy and grace to all who believe.

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March 1, 2026 • Devon Accardi • Luke 5:27–39, Luke 6:1–11

In Luke 5:27–6:11, Jesus introduces something radically new: God’s kingdom breaking in. Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, out of his old life and then sits at a table with the tax collectors and sinners, insisting he came like a doctor for the sick—inviting the needy, not congratulating the self-righteous. When the Pharisees push back with their religious expectations, Jesus answers that his presence is like new wine that requires new wineskins, meaning grace can’t be contained inside an old framework of rule-keeping and performance. He then confronts Sabbath legalism by declaring himself Lord of the Sabbath and healing a man in the synagogue, exposing hearts that care more about staying “right” than restoring what is broken. Communion Sunday then served as a tangible reminder that Jesus has brought a new covenant of mercy, forgiveness, and rest for anyone who will come.

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February 22, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 5:17–31

Luke wrote his Gospel to Theophilus so he could move from partial knowledge about Jesus to deeper certainty, and in that sense Luke was written not to us but for us. Reading the Gospels is an invitation to encounter Jesus personally and be led from doubt into confident relationship with him. Discipleship is pictured as Jesus meeting us where we are and then steadily drawing us from the shallow end into deeper waters, often addressing deeper needs than we recognize. In Luke 5, friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof expecting physical healing, but Jesus first forgives his sins to show that the deepest healing is spiritual restoration with God. Jesus then heals the man’s body to prove his authority to forgive, pointing ahead to the cross—like the lifted bronze serpent in Numbers 21 fulfilled in John 3—calling us to look to Christ not merely for relief but for heart renovation and life with God.

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February 15, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 5:1–16

In Luke 4, Jesus withdraws to pray, but when the crowds find him and urge him to stay, he explains that he must continue preaching the good news of the kingdom of God because that is the purpose for which he was sent. Then moving into Luke 5, Jesus teaches from Simon Peter’s boat and tells him to cast his nets into deep water despite a long, fruitless night of fishing. When Simon obeys, they catch such an overwhelming number of fish that their nets begin to break, revealing Jesus’ authority and abundance. Confronted with this power, Peter confesses his sinfulness, but Jesus calls him to leave everything and follow him, beginning a lifelong journey of becoming a disciple who helps draw others from darkness into the kingdom of light. The “gospel” is not advice about what we must do, but news about what God has already done in Christ—grace that lifts rather than burdens and brings people into the transforming rule and reign of God.

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February 8, 2026 • Devon Accardi • Luke 4:31–44

In Luke 4:31–44, after Jesus is rejected in Nazareth, he goes to Capernaum—not as a retreat, but to fulfill Scripture and begin his mission as the light dawning in darkness. The people are amazed as Jesus teaches and acts with exousia—the power of his authority and the authority of his power. These verses remind us that spiritual opposition is real; believers cannot be possessed, but they can be tempted, deceived, and drawn off course as the enemy twists the truth. Ultimately, Jesus declares that he must preach the good news of the kingdom of God, which is not only about future salvation but about God’s renewing power breaking into the world even now. Therefore, we are called to refocus on Jesus and participate in the restoration and renewal he is bringing.

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January 18, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 4:14–30

In Luke 4:14-30, Jesus reads from Isaiah 61 to the congregation in Nazareth. His message is “good news to the poor,” both the materially poor and the “poor in spirit” who come like beggars—humble and desperate enough to receive grace. He also announces freedom for captives (pardon from sin’s enslaving power), sight for the blind (spiritual awakening), and release for the crushed and oppressed. He shocks everyone with the statement: “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing,” claiming the promises are being fulfilled in him right now. This moment marks the “year of the Lord’s favor," Jubilee, when mercy cancels debt, sets people free, restores hope, and sends God’s people out to carry that same grace into the world.

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January 11, 2026 • Devon Accardi • Luke 4:1–13

In Luke 4, Jesus faces three temptations in the wilderness by Satan: provision (bread), authority (kingdoms), and acclaim (prove yourself). Devon frames temptation as “hunger,” the pull to satisfy God-given desires in our own time and our own way. Jesus resists by standing firm in his identity as God’s Son, walking with the Spirit, and answering with Scripture. Devon looks back at Jesus' genealogy listed in chapter 3 and Luke's deeper purpose: by placing Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam, Luke presents Jesus as the true Adam/Noah/Israel—God’s faithful representative who succeeds where every previous “son” failed in the wilderness pattern of testing and collapse. Because Jesus remains sinless, he becomes the spotless Lamb who can take away sin, and believers can face their own temptations by resting in his record, relying on the Spirit within them, and living under the authority of God’s Word.

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January 4, 2026 • RD McClenagan • Luke 3:1–22

John the Baptist’s message in Luke 3 is to “prepare the way” through repentance: turning from the patterns of this world, uncluttering our crowded hearts, and making room for Jesus. True repentance is directional and practical: we audit our lives, receive the Spirit’s conviction, confess both general and specific sins, and then actually change course, bearing fruit that looks like generosity, integrity, and Christlike character. RD stresses the urgency of this work, reminding us that one day we will stand before Jesus and do not want to realize too late that we never really made room for Him in our hearts or in our lives. Repentance is ultimately an invitation of grace, leading to forgiveness, refreshing, deeper joy, and nearness to God, so that Christ increases and we gladly decrease.

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In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat faces a moment where fear closes in and the future feels uncertain. His response is simple and faithful. He seeks the Lord. He trusts who God is. He admits his weakness. He fixes his eyes on the Lord and not on the size of the threat.

At the heart of this passage is a prayer that many of us know well: “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” This is not a prayer of defeat. It is a prayer of faith.

As we step into 2026, this devotional reminds us that we need more than good intentions, discipline, or strength. We need Christ. Jesus is the true and better King who fought the battle we could not fight and secured our salvation through the cross. Because of Him, the Spirit of the Lord is with us and goes before us.

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This Christmas Eve message turns our attention to Luke 2 and the surprising way God chose to announce the birth of Jesus. Instead of kings, politicians, or cultural elites, the first people to hear the news were ordinary shepherds working the night shift. The angel declares that a Savior has been born, and this good news is for all people, reminding us that no one is beyond God’s invitation. The birth of Jesus shows us a God who comes near to the overlooked and the unsure, offering Himself not only as Savior, but as Shepherd, security, and peace. The gospel does not simply tell us how and where Jesus was born, but why He came: to lead, protect, redeem, and make us whole. Whether we come to Christmas weary, joyful, skeptical, hurting, or hopeful, the invitation remains the same. A Savior has been born, and He is Christ the Lord.

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December 21, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Luke 2:1-21

This Sunday, Devon reflects on the birth of Jesus as the long-awaited fulfillment of God’s promises. This passage invites us to zoom out and see Christmas not as an isolated moment, but as the culmination of a story God has been unfolding since the very beginning of creation. After centuries of waiting and even four hundred years of silence, God enters the world quietly, not with spectacle, but as a newborn child laid in a manger. The incarnation reveals a God who does not merely visit humanity, but takes on flesh, dwells among us, and stays with us in our weakness, suffering, and pain. Jesus becomes fully human so that He might truly rescue us, sympathize with us, and ultimately give His life in our place. The birth of Christ is not only the beginning of the story, but the first movement toward the cross and resurrection, where salvation is secured. Christmas reminds us that God has come near, kept His promises, and made a way for us to belong to Him forever.

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December 14, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Luke 1:26–38

This Sunday, RD teaches from Luke 1:26-38. This passage focuses on Mary as a surprising model of faith, showing how God meets an ordinary teenage girl with a word that changes everything. God’s grace comes near, speaks personally, and invites real trust rather than a casual, “of course” kind of Christianity. Mary responds with a posture of pondering and worship, treasuring what God is doing even when she cannot yet see how it will unfold. God’s kingdom often flips the world’s instincts about strength, status, and security, drawing near to the lowly and needy. The hope of Christmas is not an abstract concept but Jesus Himself, and Mary’s surrendered “let it be to me according to your word” becomes a steady invitation for us to walk into the coming year trusting that the Lord is with us.

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December 7, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Luke 1:67–80, Luke 1:5–25

This Sunday, RD teaches from Luke 1:5-25, 67-80. In this passage, Zechariah and Elizabeth, an older, righteous couple, have long carried the pain and shame of barrenness. God promised Zechariah a son, John, who would prepare the way for the Messiah, but his doubt led to nine months of silence that God used to deepen his faith. When John is born and Zechariah obediently writes, “His name is John,” his tongue is loosed and he bursts into a Spirit-filled song, praising God for remembering His covenant and bringing salvation. God forms His people through waiting—using delay and trial to purify our desires and grow perseverance. In a culture that hates waiting, we are invited to choose obedience before blessing and joy before provision, trusting God’s timing even in our own seasons of longing and unanswered prayer.

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November 30, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Luke 24:45–48

This Sunday, RD launched our new series in the Gospel of Luke by highlighting Jesus’ words in Luke 24, where He calls His followers “witnesses” to His suffering, resurrection, and the forgiveness of sins for all nations. Luke wrote his orderly account so that we could have confidence in the truth of Jesus and the historical reality of His life, death, and resurrection. Christianity is not a myth or moral story—it is good news rooted in real events, passed down by those who saw Jesus and were changed by Him. Our role as witnesses isn’t to save anyone, but simply to share what we’ve personally seen, heard, and experienced of Christ’s grace. As we enter Advent, we are invited to keep returning to Jesus in Scripture and by the Spirit, letting His ongoing work in our lives become a testimony that invites others to say, “Tell me more—come and see this man.”

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November 23, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28–30

This Sunday, R.D. wrapped up our fall series, More Like Him. We are all shaped by what we behold, but God’s vision is that we would be conformed to the image of Christ as we fix our eyes on Him. Through the gospel, we are made new and invited into a life where the Spirit grows us in Christlikeness in the ordinary places of our week. God meets us in our fears and patterns, freeing us from the need for approval or control and helping us live from His love and His strength. And the good news is this: the God who began the work in us is the One who will complete it.

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November 16, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Psalm 19:1–6

This Sunday, Devon Accardi continued our fall series, More Like Him, focusing on how God uses creation to spiritually form us—dazzling us with His glory, drawing us into wonder, and reminding us of His power and presence. Nature reveals God’s care and invites us to trust Him just as the birds and plants do. Creation also teaches dependence, helping us see our “little faith” as something God patiently grows, just as He orchestrates every detail of the natural world. And while creation declares God’s glory, we are the ones who bear His image and the ones He loves and longs to transform into His likeness, not the mountains or the stars.

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November 9, 2025 • Brad Raby • Romans 12:1–2, Daniel 1

This Sunday, Brad Raby, Lead Pastor at Fellowship West, continued our fall series, More Like Him. Teaching on being formed in cultural engagement, Brad looks at Daniel’s story to illustrate how God forms His people both in and for their cultural moment. Like Daniel and his friends in Babylon, believers today face a culture that subtly seeks to reshape identity, values, and loyalties—but spiritual formation in Christ enables resistance without fear or contempt. True resistance is rooted not in outrage but in devotion to God—living faithfully, practicing spiritual rhythms, and saying yes to God’s presence again and again. Daniel’s integrity, wisdom, and humility show that faithfulness and favor can coexist, influencing even hostile systems. Ultimately, Daniel points to Jesus—the greater exile—who entered our “Babylon,” embodying truth and grace, and now sends us into the world as people shaped by His Spirit for the good of our neighbors.

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November 2, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Proverbs 27:9, Mark 2

This Sunday, Devon continued our fall series, More Like Him. Spiritual formation isn’t about religious behavior but about transformation into Christ’s likeness in every part of life. Humans were created out of relationship by a relational God and therefore for relationship with one another. Sin, however, has fractured this design, leaving both beauty and brokenness in our friendships—deep joy and deep hurt. Using the story of the paralytic and his friends in Mark 2, Devon outlined three marks of formative friendship: intentionality, persistence, and faithfulness—friends who purposefully bring one another closer to Jesus. While good friendships are a gift, only Christ can fully satisfy the relational longing of our souls—the King who calls us “friend.”

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October 26, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Ephesians 5:20–21

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. He looks at Ephesians 5 and Paul's focus on marriage. While not everyone is married, everyone is shaped by the marriages around them. Marriage is a living picture of the gospel, meant to reflect Christ’s love for the church through Spirit-filled living, mutual submission, and sacrificial love. Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church—selflessly, for their sanctification and growth in holiness. Healthy marriages are sustained through presence, encouragement, repentance, and forgiveness rather than control or coexistence.

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October 19, 2025 • RD McClenagan • John 11:33–36

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. Grief is the natural response to losing something or someone we love, and it shapes us in profound ways, often revealing the depth of our love. Jesus Himself was “a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief,” modeling honesty before God, compassion for others, and faithfulness in suffering. He wept with those who mourned, showing that our tears matter to Him and that grief can draw us nearer to His heart. Through loss, whether of dreams, relationships, health, or loved ones, we are invited to bring our sorrow to Christ, who transforms it into deeper faith, empathy, and hope. Because of Jesus—the one who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows—everything sad will one day come untrue, and even what was broken will be made more beautiful in His resurrection.

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October 12, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Romans 5:1–5

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. Suffering is one of the most formative realities of the Christian life—something God uses to reveal where our trust truly lies and to shape us into Christlikeness. Throughout the Bible, those whom God used most deeply were also those who suffered most profoundly. While we cannot always know why suffering comes, we can anchor ourselves in what is true: that God is sovereign, good, and present with us even in the valley. Suffering, then, becomes the place where God builds endurance, forms Christlike character, and reminds us of our dependence on Him. God wastes nothing—through pain and loss, He brings about endurance, compassion, and a hope that does not put us to shame because His love has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

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October 5, 2025 • Zach Hume • Romans 8:26–27, Luke 11

This Sunday, Zach Hume continued our fall series, More Like Him. This week’s focus was on the spiritual practice of prayer. The way that we think about prayer—whether as requests, warfare, intimacy, or disappointment—shapes how we engage God. In Luke 11, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray because they saw Him approach God with unique intimacy. Jesus revealed that prayer is not performance or ritual but relationship—the language of children speaking with their Father. When we see prayer as relational, it becomes something to enjoy, not master; to join in, not initiate; a gift, not a burden; a necessity for life with God; and a primary way we are formed to look more like Jesus.

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September 28, 2025 • Devon Accardi • 2 Corinthians 9:10–15

This Sunday, Devon continued our fall series, More Like Him. This week’s focus was on generosity, which is not a means to earn God’s favor, but a reflection of God’s own generous heart toward us. Generosity extends beyond money—it includes our words, dignity toward others, grace, and how we steward our resources. Ultimately, a life of generosity is a life lived for the sake of others, imitating the generous love of God shown in Christ.

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September 21, 2025 • RD McClenagan • 2 Timothy 3:16

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. Jesus reminds His disciples that the Holy Spirit will come to teach, guide, and bring peace that the world cannot give. In a world marked by fear, chaos, and distraction, God’s Word stands as the unshakable foundation for His people. Scripture is the living voice of God, breathed out by the Spirit, meant to comfort, correct, and transform us. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals one story pointing to Jesus Christ, calling us to pay attention to what shapes our hearts and lives. God’s Word never returns empty but accomplishes His purposes, rooting us in truth, forming us into Christ’s likeness, and enabling us to overcome evil with good.

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September 14, 2025 • RD McClenagan • John 17

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. From the beginning in Genesis, the Spirit hovered over the void, shaping and filling creation step by step—just as He still works in our lives today to bring light, order, and life. Through Christ, the Spirit convicts us of sin, gives us new hearts, and empowers us to live with purpose as witnesses of Jesus. Though we still battle the desires of the flesh, the Spirit strengthens us to walk in His ways, producing fruit like love, joy, peace, and self-control. Ultimately, the Spirit comforts, helps, and reminds us of Jesus’ promises, filling us with peace and hope that God is making all things new.

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September 7, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Colossians 3:1–17

This Sunday, Devon continued our fall series, More Like Him. Colossians 3 shows that when we confess faith in Christ, we become new creations, reconciled to God, and invited into the lifelong process of sanctification. Though Jesus has accomplished all the saving work, God calls us to actively participate by putting sin to death (mortification) and living into our new life in Christ (vivification). This work goes beyond behavior modification—it addresses the deeper roots of sin in our hearts. God desires to shape us into lives of holiness and righteousness, inviting us to walk with Him, keep in step with the Spirit, and cultivate an interior life that reflects His design.

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Aug 31, 2025 • RD McClenagan • 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. 1 John 1, shows us that God is light, and to walk with Him means practicing truth by confessing sin rather than hiding it. Confession and repentance are central practices in the Christian life. Unconfessed sin leaves a heaviness in us compared with the freedom and blessing that comes when God covers and forgives. Confession and repentance are courageous, joyful gifts from God that draw us back into His light, restore fellowship, and shape us more into the likeness of Christ.

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August 24, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Romans 3:24

This Sunday, Devon continued our fall series, More Like Him. Looking at Romans 3:24 he looked at how through faith in Jesus, we are made new—regenerated with spiritual life and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The penalty of our sin is removed as God declares us justified, crediting us with the perfect righteousness of Christ. Our position changes as we are adopted into God’s family, moving from children of wrath to beloved sons and daughters who can call Him Father. These realities are not temporary but permanent—God’s love, presence, and promises can never be revoked. From this secure identity, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual formation, becoming more like Christ not to earn His love, but because we already belong to Him.

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August 17, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Romans 3:22–23

This Sunday, RD continued our fall series, More Like Him. He began by naming the deep sense of exile we all feel in a world that is not as it should be. Sin is not just an idea but the reality behind all the brokenness we experience. From Genesis 1–2, he showed that we are created by God, for God’s glory, to walk with Him, and to live in community with one another. In Genesis 3, humanity chose self over God, leading to shame, separation, and the unraveling of creation. Yet even in judgment, God moved toward His people with hope, pointing to the Redeemer who would defeat sin and restore us through Christ.

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August 10, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 4:19

This Sunday, RD began our fall series, More Like Him. He used the imagery of a potter shaping clay to illustrate God’s intentional, hands-on work of spiritual formation in His people. From creation to the kiln, the clay’s shaping process reflects the way God forms us for His glory, often through slow, deliberate steps and even through the refining fire of suffering. Spiritual formation is the lifelong process of being shaped into the likeness of Jesus by the Holy Spirit, in the context of Christian community, requiring surrender rather than mere self-effort. Using Peter’s story, RD warned against building identity on our love for Jesus instead of His love for us, reminding us that true formation comes through abiding in His grace. The invitation of the series is to die to self, live in deeper surrender, and let God form us into people He delights to honor, so that our lives bear fruit for His glory.

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August 3, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 3:21-26, Romans 12:1-4

Jesus’s central message was "repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand," calling us not just to change our behavior, but to be spiritually reborn. Sin is not simply bad behavior but missing the mark of perfectly loving and glorifying God, which no one can achieve apart from Christ. Spiritual disciplines like prayer, worship, and study are not ends in themselves, but tools to abide in God’s presence and be transformed by His grace. The Christian journey is not about religious performance, but a deepening life with God through the gospel, revealing both the depth of our need and the vastness of His love.

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July 27, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Colossians 3:18—4:6

This Sunday, Greg closes our summer series on Colossians, reminding us of Paul's warnings about false teachings and that Christ is supreme over all things. The Christian life is not just a moment of belief, but a continual process of putting off the old self and putting on the new, through repentance, gratitude, and obedience. Drawing from Romans and Ephesians, Greg stresses that theology must lead to transformation—true worship is offering our lives to God, and gratitude is the foundation of joy and worship, because it acknowledges our dependence on God as the giver of all things. We are to live lives marked by mutual submission, spiritual humility, and bold clarity in witness—even when it is costly—because our ultimate allegiance is to Christ above all.

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July 20, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Colossians 3:1–17

This Sunday, RD continues our summer series on Colossians. Colossians 3 reminds us that transformation begins with identity—we have died with Christ, been raised with Him, and now live as new people whose lives are hidden in Him. Because of this reality, Paul calls us to set our minds on things above and actively put to death what is earthly in us—old patterns like sexual sin, anger, and lying—and instead put on compassion, humility, patience, and love. These changes are not about behavior management but about living from the truth of who we are in Christ: chosen, holy, and beloved. There is power and comfort in knowing that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God—reigning, interceding for us, and securing our forgiveness.

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July 13, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Colossians 2:16-23

This Sunday, RD continues our summer series on Colossians. In Colossians 2, Paul urges believers to grow into spiritual maturity by holding fast to Christ, who is the message and the means of transformation, not adding human traditions or self-made religion to the gospel. He reminds the Colossians that God made them alive in Christ by forgiving all their sins, canceling their debt, and triumphing over spiritual powers at the cross. True growth comes from clinging to Christ, the head of the body, through whom the church is nourished, held together, and grows with God-given strength. In contrast to the slavery of self-righteous effort, the gospel produces love, joy, freedom, and worship as we behold Christ and are made more like Him.

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July 6, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Colossians 2:8–15

This Sunday, Greg continues our summer series on Colossians. In Colossians 2, Paul warns the Colossians against false teachings that diminish Christ, distort grace, and pull believers back into legalism and human traditions. These teachings made Christ out to be just another created being, not the sovereign Lord, and suggested that salvation still required human effort. However, Christ is fully God, the head over all rule and authority, and believers are made alive in Him. True transformation comes from a spiritual change of heart, not outward religious performance. It is through Christ’s death and resurrection that God has forgiven sin, defeated the powers of darkness, and brought believers into His victory, not as captives, but as beloved family.

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June 29, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Colossians 1:24–29, Colossians 2:1–7

This Sunday, RD continues our summer series on Colossians. Paul’s deep desire is for every believer to grow in maturity, not just in knowledge or activity, but in actual Christlikeness—to be spiritually formed into his image. However, spiritual growth is often slow, confusing, and nonlinear. True transformation comes not from our own effort alone, but from the reality that Christ lives in us, empowering us to grow over time. Although the process can feel like a struggle, we are invited to keep walking with Jesus, trusting that He is shaping us into who we were always meant to be.

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June 22, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Colossians 1:19–20

This Sunday, Greg continues our summer series on Colossians. Colossians 1:19–20, the final section of the Christological hymn, emphasizes that Jesus is not merely a spiritual being but fully God, in whom all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. Paul writes this to confront false teachings in Colossae that diminished Christ’s divinity and authority over all creation and spiritual powers. Reconciliation through Christ is entirely God's work—bringing broken humanity and creation back to Himself, not through mutual compromise, but through the blood of the cross. This peace Jesus offers is not the absence of trouble but the restoration of what was lost in the fall, the resolution of the deep dissonance we feel between what is and what ought to be. Jesus stepped into our suffering, endured the wrath we deserved, and now offers us peace, not as a concept, but as a Person who holds us steady beneath all the chaos.

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June 15, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Colossians 1:18

This Sunday, Greg continues our summer series on Colossians. Paul wrote Colossians, alongside Ephesians, to counter false teachings about spiritual beings having authority over people’s lives. In Colossians 1:16, Paul lifts up the supremacy of Christ, presenting Jesus as both the Creator of all things and the head of the church, with everything holding together in Him. The Christian life is about being in Christ—a reality that anchors us in peace and overcomes fear. It is the only place where true rest and new creation are found.

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June 8, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Colossians 1:15–17

This Sunday, RD continues our summer series on Colossians. In Colossians 1:15–17, Paul emphasized Jesus as the visible image of the invisible God—fully divine and fully human, holding all things together. Jesus is not moderately important—He is central to everything, supreme over creation, and the one who restores the broken image of God in us through the gospel. Even in suffering, we can trust Jesus, who also bears wounds, not only reigns but also suffers with and for us.

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June 1, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Colossians 1:3–14, Colossians 1:21–23

This Sunday, Devon continues our summer series on Colossians. In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he meant to center the early church on the unchanging truth of Christ. Using the example of Epaphras, who heard the gospel and brought it home, he reminds us that ordinary people can carry extraordinary truth. Paul prays for the believers to be filled with wisdom, to live lives that reflect Jesus, to bear fruit, endure trials with joy, and grow in gratitude, offering a spiritual guide for a gospel-shaped life. We were once alienated from God but have been rescued and transferred into Christ’s kingdom through His death and resurrection.

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May 25, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Colossians 1:15–20

This Sunday, Greg began our summer series on Colossians, focusing on its profound theological depth. Paul wrote this letter to correct false teaching that diminished Jesus and instead presented Him as the image of God and the creator of all things. Jesus is not just part of creation—He is above it and holds it all together. Believers should see their identity as part of God's new creation, made to reflect His glory and rescued through Christ’s supremacy, sacrifice, and resurrection.

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May 18, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 20:18–38

This Sunday, Greg finishes our series in the Book of Acts. In Acts 20, Paul’s farewell to the Ephesians emphasizes that true faith often comes with suffering, and he urged the believers to be “constrained by the Spirit”—willing to obey God even when it’s costly or uncomfortable. He warned against false teaching, especially messages that appeal to comfort and avoid hard truths, reminding the church that a gospel that doesn’t confront us isn’t the real gospel. The church is to live boldly for Christ, anchored in Scripture and empowered by the Spirit, even when it means letting go of safety, ease, or reputation.

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May 11, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 17:16–34

This Sunday, Greg continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 17, Paul engages the philosophers of Athens at Mars Hill—a city filled with idols and intellectual pride. Surrounded by temples to false gods, Paul boldly proclaims the one true God who made the world, gives life and breath to all, and cannot be contained by human temples or served by human hands. He confronts both Stoic and Epicurean worldviews, contextualizing the gospel in their language, and calls them to repent because God has appointed Jesus as the righteous judge, proven by His resurrection. The idols of our own culture—pleasure, power, success—are empty, but the gospel of Jesus is full of life and truth.

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May 4, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 16:11–40

This Sunday, RD continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 16, we see how the gospel meets three very different people—a successful businesswoman, a spiritually oppressed slave girl, and a hardened Roman jailer—and transforms them each in unique ways through an encounter with Jesus. The gospel is for everyone; it transforms and disrupts, overturning personal lives and societal systems with the love and authority of Jesus. The result isn’t just individual salvation but the formation of a radically diverse, Spirit-filled community called the church.

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April 27, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 14:8–28

This Sunday, Devon continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 13–14, Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch. They preached across multiple cities, faced strong opposition, and ultimately saw the gospel begin to spread among the Gentiles, marking a major turning point in the early church. In the same way that God called Paul and Barnabas, He still calls ordinary people to walk through "doors of faith" to expand His Kingdom. Believers need to tune into the Holy Spirit, be intentionally present in the lives of those who don't know Jesus, and be committed to the long, patient work of spiritual influence.

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April 20, 2025 • RD McClenagan • 1 Corinthians 15:51–58

This Sunday, Easter, RD spoke from 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. The resurrection is not just a past event but a present power that changes lives, frees us from sin, and anchors us in grace. Paul’s story shows how encountering the risen Christ transforms even the most broken lives, reminding us that we are not defined by our sin but by God’s grace. Through Christ's resurrection, we have a real and lasting hope beyond death and beyond this world. The call is to trust Jesus fully, walk in the freedom he gives, and live anchored in His unstoppable hope.

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April 13, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 11:19–30

This Sunday, Greg continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 11, we see the gospel spreading beyond the Jews to the Gentiles, especially in Antioch, where believers—fleeing persecution—boldly preached Christ across cultural lines. This moment marks a massive turning point in church history, as Peter’s vision and Cornelius’s conversion clear the way for the ceremonial law to be set aside, opening the door for all people to receive the gospel. Barnabas, a Levite and encourager, is sent to Antioch, and he brings Paul to help teach and establish the growing church—where believers are first called “Christians.” As more Gentiles believe, tension arises with Jewish Christians who still cling to the law, leading Paul to confront Peter’s hypocrisy when he withdraws from Gentile fellowship. The message is clear: the gospel is for all people, and the church must go out—just as Palm Sunday represents people coming in, Antioch becomes the mirror image, sending God's people out with the good news to the whole world.

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April 6, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 10

This Sunday, Greg continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 10 focuses on the radical transformation of Peter. Once a devout Jew who strictly followed the law, Peter is confronted by a vision from God telling him not to call anything unclean that God has made clean—challenging his deeply ingrained beliefs. This vision prepares Peter to enter the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and Gentile, something no faithful Jew would have done. As Peter witnesses the Holy Spirit fall on Cornelius and his household, he realizes the gospel truly is for all people—it is God’s grace that makes us clean, not our background, law-keeping, or social standing. Peter's obedience marks a turning point in the early church, where God uses him to help open the door of salvation to the Gentile world.

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March 30, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 9:1–31

This Sunday, Greg continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 9 focuses on Saul’s conversion to Christianity—a moment that changed the course of the world. Saul, was a brilliant Hellenized Jew, a Roman citizen, and a fierce persecutor of Christians before Jesus appeared to him in a blinding light on the road to Damascus. This encounter, where Jesus calls Saul personally, transforms him from a man of violence into a passionate teacher of the gospel. His story parallels many biblical themes—blindness and sight, suffering and calling, Old Testament arcs being fulfilled—and Paul becomes a chosen instrument to carry Jesus' name to the Gentiles. Like Paul, every believer is uniquely called by God to walk in good works He prepared in advance—even if it means suffering along the way.

March 23, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 8

This Sunday, RD continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 8, the persecution of the early church had caused believers to scatter, which God used to spread the gospel. Philip brought the good news to Simon the magician and the Ethiopian eunuch. These encounters powerfully show us that the gospel is for everyone, even the outcast, and that God prepares hearts in advance to receive His Word. As believers, we must stay tender to the gospel, recover a sense of awe, and be embers ready for the Spirit’s fire—so that there may be more joy in our city and beyond.

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March 16, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 7, Acts 6

This Sunday, Devon continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 6 & 7, he walks us through the story of Stephen—highlighting his faith, his role in the early church, and the opposition he faced that led to his martyrdom. Stephen’s vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God is a powerful affirmation of Christ’s presence and advocacy for believers. The contrast between Stephen’s faithfulness and Saul’s initial persecution of Christians illustrates the power of God’s redemption. As believers, we need to trust God’s sovereignty, endure the trials that come with faith, and embrace the cost of discipleship, knowing that God is working even in suffering to bring about His greater purpose.

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March 9, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 5, Acts 6

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Looking at Acts 5:1 - 6:15, he explains that biblical narratives, especially in Acts, are arranged intentionally to convey deeper theological truths, not just historical accounts. The passage highlights a pattern of highs and lows in the early church—miraculous healings, powerful sermons, arrests, and opposition—emphasizing that suffering and victory coexist in God's kingdom. Ananias and Sapphira’s story underscores the seriousness of sin and the fear of the Lord, while Stephen's martyrdom shows that even the most faithful may suffer unjustly. As believers, we must trust that God is working through suffering, as seen in Christ’s own journey from the cross to resurrection, and hold onto faith, even when life feels unbearable.

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March 2, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 4:23–37

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 4:23-37 looks at Peter and John’s healing of a lame man which led to intense opposition from the religious leaders. The leaders threatened them, ordering them to stop speaking in Jesus' name, but Peter and John refused, declaring that they could not stop speaking about what they had seen and heard. Their boldness came from their transformation through the Holy Spirit, showing the power of God’s presence in their lives. Peter and John returned to the other believers, and together they prayed, acknowledging God’s sovereignty and asking for more boldness to continue proclaiming the gospel. God responded by shaking the place where they are gathered, filling them with the Holy Spirit, and empowering them to keep speaking His word with courage, demonstrating that true strength comes from dependence on Him.

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February 23, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 4:1–22

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 4:1-22 shows that true spiritual transformation and lasting change come only through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It is through the Holy Spirit that ordinary, seemingly unqualified individuals can be transformed into bold witnesses. The healing of the lame man in Acts 4 by Peter not only sparked the explosive growth of the early church but laid the foundation for a global movement of millions of believers today. We need to surrender our own efforts and continually seek the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to live lives that reflect the true Kingdom of God.

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February 16, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 3:11–26

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 3:11-26 is Peter's second sermon and follows the miraculous healing of a lame man, drawing a large crowd in Solomon’s Portico, where Peter seizes the opportunity to proclaim Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises. He connects Jesus to Israel’s history, emphasizing that He is the suffering servant prophesied in Isaiah, the Holy and Righteous One whom they denied and handed over to Pilate, asking instead for a murderer to be released. Peter declares that Jesus, the Author of Life, was raised from the dead by God, and that faith in His name has brought healing and restoration. He calls the people to repentance, promising that their sins will be blotted out and that times of refreshing will come from the Lord. Ultimately, Peter points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, sent first to Israel to bless them by turning them from their wickedness and inviting them into God’s Kingdom.

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February 9, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 2:42-3:9

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 2:42-3:9 falls between two of Peter's sermons and shows the early church how to live as Christians. The early believers were devoted to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer and obedience was the core of Christian life. These verses show us how important it is to be actively involved in a church community, serve others, and embrace the unity found in Christ. God's power and the Gospel transform lives, bringing spiritual life and purpose to those who receive it.

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January 26, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 2:14–41

This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Devon Accardi continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 2:14-41 focus on Peter's sermon at Pentecost. Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, boldly preaches to the crowd, explaining that Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfill Old Testament prophecy. He connects the moment to the prophecy of Joel, showing that God’s Spirit is now poured out on all people, and calls the listeners to repentance and baptism. The passage culminates with 3,000 people believing and being added to the church, marking the explosive beginning of the gospel’s spread. This same gospel message has continued unbroken for 2,000 years, calling believers to share it with those around them, just as Peter did in Acts.

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January 26, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Acts 2:1–13

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner, continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 2, we see the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit descends during Pentecost, marked by the mighty rushing wind and tongues of fire resting on each believer, symbolizing God's covenantal presence and action. This event is a reversal of the Tower of Babel, uniting people from different nations by enabling the apostles to speak in various tongues, allowing everyone to hear the gospel in their own language. The fire signifies God's presence, holiness, and purification, echoing His appearances throughout the Old Testament, from Moses' burning bush to the fire on Mount Sinai. Believers are now the temple of God, carrying His presence into the world, signifying a new covenant where the Spirit dwells within His people. This moment establishes the church as one people under one Lord, fulfilling God’s redemptive plan and gathering the first fruits of His Kingdom.

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January 19, 2025 • RD McClenagan • Acts 1:1-11

This Sunday, RD McClenagan, begins our new sermon series on the Book of Acts. He speaks on the role of the Holy Spirit and how the church’s beginnings in Acts demonstrate that God's mission relies on His power, not human effort, and requires patient waiting and trust in His timing. Jesus’ ongoing reign, intercession, and preparation for His people encourage us to find strength and purpose in being His witnesses. This series will help us explore the transformative power of the church through the lens of Acts.

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January 5, 2025 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 16:25–27

This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Greg teaches from Romans 16:25-27, where Paul summarizes the Gospel as God's power to strengthen believers through Jesus Christ. Christianity is not about personal perfection but trusting in God's unshakable foundation, emphasizing faith in His grace rather than self-effort. Mystery, not chaos, defines God's work in our lives, as the Gospel reveals truths previously hidden but now disclosed for all nations. We are to focus on faith-driven obedience, trusting God's purposes even in seasons of suffering and uncertainty.

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December 29, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • John 7

This Sunday, Greg teaches from John 7. He looks at the significance of New Year’s as a time for renewal. He connects it to the Jewish festivals, particularly Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Festival of Booths, which illustrate God's provision and redemption. These festivals point to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises, offering living water and eternal rest for weary souls. Jesus' invitation to “come to me” is central to faith, as only through Him can we find true sustenance and life. We need to have reliance on God’s grace, it is a guarantee of renewal and hope in Christ, far beyond the fleeting resolutions of a new year.

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December 24, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Isaiah 60:1–21

We often strive for perfection during the Christmas season, only to realize it’s unattainable, as life is filled with imperfections and unexpected challenges. The story of Jesus’ birth is a testament to this, set in a backdrop of political upheaval, hardship, and imperfection—far from the peaceful and ideal scenario we might imagine for the arrival of the Savior. Yet, the beauty of Christmas lies in the promise of God’s presence with us, even in our brokenness and imperfection, offering hope and light amid darkness. The prophetic words of Isaiah remind us of a future where God’s everlasting light and glory will make everything whole, a day when mourning will end, and righteousness will reign. Until then, Christmas serves as a glimpse of this ultimate redemption, reminding us of God’s enduring presence and the hope of what is to come.

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December 22, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Revelation 1:4–8

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our Advent series, focusing on the names of God and His unchanging nature. He looks at the names The Alpha and The Omega - "The Beginning and The End." Jesus is the faithful witness, ruler over all, and the firstborn from the dead, assuring us that God’s victory and reign are certain. Through Revelation, we are encouraged to trust in God’s sovereignty, find peace in His eternal presence, and embrace the truth that He holds all things together. The Alpha and Omega remind us that God is the origin and fulfillment of life, offering grace, redemption, and hope through Christ. As the year closes, RD calls us to rest in His eternal faithfulness, worship with hearts inflamed by His truth, and eagerly anticipate His promised return.

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December 15, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Genesis 16:7–14

This Sunday, RD McClenagan continues our Advent series, focusing on the names of God and His unchanging nature. He looks at the name El Roi, "The God Who Sees." The longing to be seen, heard, and valued persists throughout life, shaping our interactions and deeply influencing how we experience love and belonging. The story of Hagar in Genesis 16 demonstrates God's attentiveness, as He sees her in her distress, asks meaningful questions, and provides for her, showing that His care extends to those society may overlook. To be fully known and truly loved is liberating and transformative, and it calls us to see, hear, and love others in the same way God does for us.

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December 8, 2024 • Devon Accardi • Psalm 23

This Sunday, Devon Accardi continues our Advent series, focusing on the names of God and His unchanging nature. He looks at the name Jehovah Rohai, "The Lord My Shepherd." Using Psalm 23, he explores how God, as a shepherd, provides rest, security, and abundance, encouraging us to trust in His presence and provision in all circumstances. He also speaks on the dual reality of Advent as a celebration of Christ's first coming and a hopeful anticipation of His return.

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December 1, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Exodus 3

This Sunday, Greg begins our Advent series, focusing on the names of God and His unchanging nature. This teaching focuses on the name “I Am,” highlighting God's eternal presence and faithfulness across all generations, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus. Greg looks at Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and how it parallels Christ’s mission to free us from sin. Just as God led the Israelites to freedom, He’s still with us today, guiding and providing for us. God’s promises never fail, and our salvation is secure because He never changes.

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November 24, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 8:31–33

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Romans 8:31-33, explaining the significance of hope in Christianity. He unpacks the idea of "future grace," the immeasurable kindness and blessings God promises for eternity, even in heaven. Greg challenges cultural cynicism, asserting that hope rooted in God's promises is not naive but assured and vital for combating despair. He highlights that hope extends beyond past grace into a future defined by God’s faithfulness, offering Christians a steadfast anchor.

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November 17, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Psalm 63:2–11

This Sunday, RD continues in Psalm 63, where David, in the wilderness, thirsts for God's presence, meditating on His power, glory, and steadfast love, emphasizing that only God can satisfy his deepest needs. Beholding God's glory is not a glance but an intentional gaze that transforms us into His likeness, leading to praise and adoration. Christ, the ultimate King, bore our sins and provides living water, urging us to look to Him and let that perspective define our lives. As an act of aligning our hearts with God's steadfast love and transformative power, we need to have heartfelt praise, even from places of brokenness.

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November 10, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Psalm 63:1–4

This Sunday, RD begins a two week series on Psalm 63. He looks at the stories of Martha and Mary and King David, highlighting the importance of choosing what truly matters: sitting at His feet and seeking Him wholeheartedly. As believers, we need to rekindle our desire for God, seeking intimacy and deeper connection rather than getting lost in busyness and distractions. We should have a "first love" posture, a passionate pursuit of God that transforms our personal lives and interactions with others. Through heartfelt prayer and worship, the invitation is to experience the fullness of God’s presence, allowing His love to fuel a genuine, burning desire to know Him more.

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November 3, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 6:11–18

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 6:11-18, finishing our series on Galatians. In these verses, Paul concludes his letter by affirming that salvation comes solely through faith in Christ, without the need for additional religious rituals. Adding requirements to the gospel nullifies its power and dishonors Christ's sacrifice. True Christianity isn’t about outward appearances but about becoming a new creation in Christ. Paul reminds believers that their lives should focus on glorifying God, not seeking approval from the world or boasting in personal accomplishments.

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October 27, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 6:7–10

This Sunday, RD teaches from Galatians 6:7-10 and the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, urging self-reflection on the kind of "fruit" one's life produces. We are called to assess our lives honestly, asking what outcomes are emerging from our actions and habits. We will each reap what we sow, whether positive or negative, based on whether we are investing in spiritual or fleshly pursuits. Faithfulness may not always yield immediate results, but persistent, godly living promises that spiritual investments will yield an eternal, righteous harvest, even if unseen in the present.

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October 20, 2024 • Devon Accardi • Galatians 6:1–5

This Sunday, Devon teaches from Galatians 6:1-5, looking at the importance of restoring others gently when they falter. He underscores that walking in step with the Holy Spirit is vital for every believer; spiritual restoration is delicate and requires careful handling by someone deeply connected to the Spirit. We are to bear each other's burdens, and walking with someone in need requires prayer, patience, and commitment.

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October 13, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 5:16–26

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 5:16-26. These verses discuss walking by the Spirit versus living by the flesh and confront legalism—the idea that following the law saves, rather than grace through faith. While salvation is instantaneous through faith, the Christian life is a long and challenging walk of sanctification, where the Spirit helps us resist the desires of the flesh. Walking by the Spirit involves repentance, pursuing obedience, and relying on Scripture and prayer, rather than simply focusing on personal spiritual experiences. We are to lead a life led by the Spirit, where true obedience and victory over sin come from dependence on God's grace and power rather than legalistic efforts.

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October 6, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 5:13–15

This Sunday, RD teaches from Galatians 5:13-15. In these verses Paul calls us as believers to live in the freedom Christ has given us. True freedom is not about doing whatever one wants, but about being freed from sin, death, and the law's condemnation to serve others in love. Living in this freedom involves dying to self and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' grace frees us not only from the penalty of sin but also from its power and pressure, leading us to a life of love and service. We need to embrace our identity as sons and daughters of God, living out this freedom by following God's design and growing more into Christ's image.

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September 29, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 5:1–12

This Sunday, Greg looks at Galatians 5:1-12. In these verses, Paul addresses the issue of Jewish Christian teachers insisting that Gentile believers must follow the law of Moses in addition to faith in Christ for salvation. He argues that salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ alone, not by works of the law, as no one can be made righteous through their efforts. Paul emphasizes that Christ's death frees believers from the curse of the law, offering them a new life in freedom. As believers, we need to stand firm in this freedom and not submit again to the "yoke of slavery," symbolizing a return to the legalistic system of the law.

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September 22, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 4

This Sunday, Greg looks at Galatians 4:1-31, teaching that salvation cannot come from the law or ancestry but through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that believers are now children and heirs of God's promise. Paul, in Galatians 4, compares the difference between living under the law as a slave and living in the freedom of faith as a child of God. Through Christ, Christians are no longer bound by sin or the elementary principles of the world but are freed to receive their inheritance in God's Kingdom.

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September 15, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Micah 6:8

This Sunday, RD McClenagan finishes our series "Jesus and" by looking at scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that teach on Justice. Justice is a central theme throughout the Bible, and God commands His followers to care for the vulnerable. However, in today's cultural and religious contexts, justice is often marginalized or misunderstood. It is important to balance personal faith with public action; we need to be aware of the needs around us and respond with practical steps, whether through prayer, talent, or resources. The motivation for doing justice is not guilt but grace, as Christ has first shown mercy to us.

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September 8, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 1:18–32, Ephesians 5:29–33

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series "Jesus &," using Romans 1 to discuss the topic of LGBTQ. Unlike some of the other issues addressed in this series, LGBTQ is clearly addressed in Scripture. Greg acknowledges that these topics are sensitive and central to the current culture war. As believers, we are called to approach these discussions with both grace and truth, reflecting the character of Christ. He warns against the theological mistake of focusing solely on God's love, which can distort a believer's understanding of suffering and God's ultimate purpose to glorify Himself. We are all born sinful and must repent. The glory of God is the foundation of creation and should guide our hearts and actions.

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September 1, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ephesians 2:1–10

This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Greg teaches from Ephesians 2:1-10, addressing that believers are no longer identified by their previous cultural or religious identities but as one in Christ. We all were spiritually dead in our sins and were living according to worldly desires. But our salvation has come through God's grace and mercy, not by our effort or merit, to demonstrate God's love even when we were "children of wrath." As believers, we need to live in obedience to God’s prepared works, reflecting the new life they have received in Christ.

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August 25, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Genesis 1:27

This Sunday, RD continues our series "Jesus &," using Genesis 1:27 to discuss the topic of gender. In this series, we have been exploring two opposing realities: the Kingdom of God, where we submit to God's authority, and the competing kingdom of the self, which emphasizes self-autonomy and self-actualization. Modern perspectives on gender and identity reflect this tension, asserting that identity is self-created and internally defined rather than being received from God. In contrast, the biblical view teaches that our identity is given by God and is rooted in a life surrendered to Him. These competing views on identity affect everyone, not just those who identify as transgender, and we all struggle with these conflicting kingdoms in our hearts. It's crucial to approach this topic with both clarity about biblical teachings and compassion for those navigating these challenges.

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August 18, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Psalm 139:13–16

This Sunday, Greg continues our series "Jesus &," using Psalm 139:13-16 to discuss the sensitive topic of abortion, emphasizing the importance of addressing it from a Christian perspective while avoiding political or policy discussions. Greg stresses that, although the Bible doesn't directly address abortion, principles can be drawn from passages like Psalm 139, which highlights God's intimate involvement in the creation and purpose of each person. He encourages us to approach this complex issue with both compassion and truth, reflecting the character of Christ in our engagement with cultural debates.

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August 11, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Mark 12:13–17

This Sunday, RD continues our series "Jesus &," using Mark 12:13-17 to discuss Politics. We must remember that Jesus is King, and the responsibility for governing ultimately rests on His shoulders. Even in the church, there is a great diversity of opinions, and it is important for us to be humble and charitable when discussing politics. RD outlines a "Kingdom manifesto" for Christians, emphasizing that our primary identity as citizens of God's Kingdom should guide our political engagement. We should be captive to God's word, not the words of political leaders, and be faithfully engaged with the world without being consumed by it.

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August 4, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Acts 17

This Sunday, RD begins our series "Jesus &," teaching from Acts 17. The apostle Paul's preaching brought the revolutionary nature of the gospel into focus, particularly through his assertion that "Jesus is the Christ." This proclamation highlighted how the early Christians' commitment to the Kingdom of God positioned them in opposition to existing political and cultural structures, leading to societal upheaval and transformative discussions about authority and allegiance. This passage reflects the central theme of the early church's mission: to declare the reign of God through Christ. In the same way, we must decide who our king is and what we are seeking first in our lives. May we be a people that says, Lord, your Kingdom come, you are our king.

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July 28, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 3:15–29

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 3:15-29. He continues last week's discussion, focusing on Paul’s teaching about the law and its limitations in saving us. Salvation has always been based on faith, starting with Abraham, who believed God's promise and was counted as righteous. The law, introduced later through Moses, was not meant to save but to highlight humanity's sinfulness and need for faith in Christ. Paul argues that adherence to the law cannot justify anyone before God, as true righteousness comes only through faith in Jesus. Through faith, we are adopted into God's family, sharing in the inheritance of Christ's Kingdom.

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July 21, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 3:10–14

This Sunday, Greg continues in the book of Galatians. Paul's argument in Galatians centers on the false teaching that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish laws to be saved, emphasizing instead that faith in Christ, not the law, justifies believers. Using Abraham as an example, Paul shows that righteousness comes from faith, not adherence to the law, which only highlights human imperfection. Ultimately, Jesus' perfect sacrifice redeems believers, freeing them from the curse of the law and allowing them to receive the Holy Spirit by faith.

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July 14, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 3:1–9

This Sunday, we continue on in the book of Galatians. Before we got into the text, RD took some time to help us reset after this past weekend’s events—giving us perspective on the political temperature of our culture and how that fits into our lives as Christ-followers. He then began exploring Galatians 3, continuing our journey into the depths of the Gospel message. The Gospel isn't something new or different; it's the same message we've been immersed in, but we must delve deeper into its truth. Paul's letter to the Galatians reminds us that the Gospel is about Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us, urging us to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us continually. We often fall back into relying on our own efforts, but true change comes through surrendering to Christ, who lives within us from the moment we believe. As we face life's challenges, remember that the Holy Spirit goes with us, guiding and empowering us to live out the Gospel every day.

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July 7, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 2:15–21

This Sunday, RD continues from Galatians 2:15, where Paul addresses the historical division between Jews and Gentiles and introduces a radical shift by emphasizing that a person is justified not by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. The transformative power of the gospel and the deep, personal love of Christ, is sufficient to sustain us through all challenges, providing hope, security, and a sense of belonging in God's family.

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This Sunday, RD looks at how the gospel functions and applies to our lives. We must learn to integrate the gospel's truth into every part of our lives, understanding that it's not just a starting point but a continuous journey. Our challenge is to let the gospel shape us more than anything else, living in its power and applying it to all areas of our lives.

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June 23, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 2:1–10

This Sunday, Greg introduces the sermon from Galatians Chapter 2, emphasizing this chapter's significance in early Christianity. The Jerusalem Council, described in Acts 15, plays a crucial role in determining the inclusion of Gentiles in the faith without adherence to Jewish laws like circumcision. This decision highlights the gospel's universal accessibility through grace, not works. Paul defends this stance before the apostles, showing that God's acceptance of Gentiles is affirmed through the Holy Spirit's work among them. The Council's decision underscores the gospel's transformative power, which transcends cultural barriers and emphasizes salvation through Christ alone.

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June 16, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Acts 2:42–47

This Sunday at Fellowship, RD presented our budget for the upcoming year. We practice this yearly as our budget is member-approved. But we want to take this one step further: it's not just numbers and finances we want to be known by our body; it's part of the invitation into the work of the Kingdom of God. RD opens Acts 2, where we learn about the early church and how they dedicated themselves to the teaching of the apostles and breaking bread together. The scripture gives us an example of what we are invited into when in the church: a community that gathers, grows, and eats together so they can be sent out into the work of the Kingdom.

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June 9, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:11–24

This Sunday, Greg continues our study of Galatians. Paul explains that an apostle is like an ambassador, a messenger officially appointed by Jesus to represent Him. Paul emphasizes that his gospel message is not from man but received through a revelation from Jesus Christ. He recounts his past, where he violently persecuted the church and excelled in Judaism, only to be dramatically transformed by God's grace. Paul underscores that the true gospel does not conform to human expectations but is rooted in God's revelation, transcending human merit and tradition.

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This week, Devon Accardi teaches our Gospel Sunday message, looking at the story of Lazarus from John 11. In these verses, Jesus has three movements toward the heart of His people: He waits, He weeps, and He wins. In these movements, we see that at the heart of the Gospel is the heart of our God.

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May 26, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:6-10

This Sunday, Greg continues our study of Galatians. In these verses, Paul emphasizes that the gospel he's preaching is non-negotiable and is universally agreed upon by the apostles. However, the Galatians quickly desert the true gospel for a distorted one. Paul clarifies that there's only one true gospel, and turning away from it is equivalent to abandoning God Himself. He warns against false teachings and stresses that salvation is by grace alone, not by following the law. Paul's strong message is that deviating from the true Gospel is unacceptable and leads to spiritual ruin.

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May 19, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:1-5

This Sunday, Greg begins our study of Galatians, a letter from Paul. Galatians was written by Paul to address significant theological disputes in the early church. This epistle is particularly focused on countering the teaching that Gentile Christians must adhere to Jewish law, specifically circumcision, to be true followers of Christ. As we delve into Galatians, we'll explore Paul's urgent message of grace versus law and how it remains relevant in challenging our own understanding of faith and righteousness.

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May 12, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Ecclesiastes 12:9–14

This Sunday, RD wraps up our series in Ecclesiastes and challenges us to live our lives fully centered on God. God is the central part of life, whether we recognize it or not. The struggle is not to just say that God is at the center, but to truly make Him the pivot around which everything in life revolves. Pursuing pleasure and success often leaves us feeling empty because these things are fleeting and don't satisfy our deeper cravings for meaning. Ecclesiastes doesn't sugarcoat the emptiness of chasing after worldly things, pushing us to look beyond for true fulfillment.

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May 5, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 11

As we near the end of our teaching through Ecclesiastes, this week, Greg discusses Ecclesiastes Chapter 11, emphasizing the theme of generosity and the importance of faith despite life's uncertainties. He points out that "casting your bread upon the waters" is a call to be generous and open-hearted, trusting God's providence in all circumstances. Although the future is unknown and challenges are inevitable, believers are encouraged to act faithfully and sow good deeds. Greg underscores the idea that God is sovereign, and at the same time, we are responsible for our actions—even if this paradox is difficult to grasp. Ultimately, he reminds us that suffering shapes us and that God's grace through Jesus Christ is our source of salvation and renewal.

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April 28, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 9 & 10

Greg continues our series in Ecclesiastes and teaches from chapters 9 and 10. These chapters delve into the inevitability of death and the shared fate of all individuals, regardless of their moral standing, suggesting a bleak but equal end for everyone. We are encouraged to see past the short-lived successes of this world and to think about the bigger story of Christ that ties in with a higher purpose, even when life seems unjust.

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April 21, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 7 & 8

Greg continues our series in Ecclesiastes and teaches from chapters 7 and 8. In these verses, the writer of Ecclesiastes continues his thesis on why everything is meaningless, but he begins to look at why we are trapped in a world where everything we try to do to make our lives have meaning fails. The New Testament gives the same idea that the entire universe has been subjected to futility, waiting for one day when there will be hope. The hope that will bring humanity out of futility is Christ.

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April 14, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Isaiah 58

In RD McClenagan's first sermon as Lead Pastor of Fellowship, he teaches from Isaiah 58, emphasizing the concept of the church as a "watered garden," representing a thriving, abundant, and interdependent community under God's nourishment. He explores how the church should not be self-serving but should be vibrant and supportive, with members depending on each other to flourish, reflecting God’s unchanging vision and heart as revealed through Isaiah. RD calls us to actively embody the gospel by serving and supporting one another, thereby extending the church’s mission beyond its walls into the broader community, fulfilling the vision of being a dynamic, life-giving "watered garden" in their surroundings.

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April 7, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Joshua 1:5–6, Psalm 78:18

In Rick Dunn's final sermon as Lead Pastor of Fellowship, he looks at the story of Joshuah and encourages us to look to, run to, and run with God. He speaks of the importance of surrendering and being present with humility and vulnerability, rather than relying on performance or power. Rick reflects on his personal growth, recognizing the shift from a mindset of proving oneself to surrendering to God's grace and love. He encourages us to embrace the unknown journey of faith and trust in God's presence and guidance for the future.

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March 31, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Revelation 22

This Easter Sunday, RD speaks on our longing for a perfect place like Eden, attributing it to humanity's creation in God's image and the eternity placed in human hearts by God. We are broken due to sin but God has put in us an innate desire for something more fulfilling. The glimpses of beauty in everyday life give a glimpse of the ultimate fulfillment promised in a future beyond death when we are home at last.

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March 24, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Leviticus 17, 2 Samuel 6, Luke 19

Greg looks at the significance of Palm Sunday, emphasizing its connection to Old Testament prophecies and rituals, particularly focusing on the Day of Atonement outlined in Leviticus. He discusses the intricate details of the sacrifices and rituals mandated during the Day of Atonement, highlighting its critical role in Jewish religious practice. Drawing parallels between Old Testament practices and the events of Palm Sunday, Greg connects Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem with themes of atonement and fulfillment of prophecy. Jesus' actions during the triumphal entry, such as riding on a donkey and being hailed as king, are interpreted in light of Old Testament symbolism. The speaker ultimately emphasizes the profound theological significance of Jesus' sacrifice, framing it as the culmination of Old Testament foreshadowing and the establishment of a new covenant relationship between God and humanity.

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March 17, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 5, Ecclesiastes 6

Continuing our East of Eden series on the book of Ecclesiastes, Greg teaches from chapters 5 and 6 - the book's midpoint. The passage warns against pursuing worldly desires, equating them with worshiping false gods. It emphasizes the importance of humility and reverence before God, contrasting self-centeredness with biblical principles. Solomon's life exemplifies the consequences of unchecked desires, highlighting the need for repentance and dependence on God. Ultimately, the text encourages a shift towards sanctification, recognizing human frailty and embracing God's guidance for a fulfilled life.

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March 10, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 3:16 - 4:16

Continuing our East of Eden series on the book of Ecclesiastes, we explore the themes of life's meaninglessness and the pursuit of pleasure and work. Greg highlights the futility of seeking satisfaction in worldly pleasures and accomplishments. Yet, amidst this despair, there's a glimmer of hope found in the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ, who bore the curse on the cross. The message emphasizes the need to turn away from self-centered pursuits and find true fulfillment in Christ.

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March 3, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

This Sunday, RD continues our series on Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 discusses the seasons of life and the faithfulness of God within them. The Bible not only presents truths but also reflects the messy realities of life. Life is depicted as a series of contrasting experiences, such as birth and death, building and breaking down, weeping and laughing. Despite the pain and uncertainty, there is a belief in the eventual beauty and purpose of all experiences, exemplified by personal stories of struggle and hope. Every detour in life may ultimately lead to a perfect outcome in God's plan, and He gives us hope.

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February 25, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Ecclesiastes 2:20–24

This Sunday, Rick continues our series on Ecclesiastes. We delve into the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, exploring the fleeting nature of human toil and the pursuit of fulfillment apart from God. The passage reveals the futility of striving for earthly success and possessions, only to leave them behind for uncertain futures. Rick shares personal reflections on transitions and struggles, highlighting the deeper wrestle with idolatry and the human desire for control. Despite life's challenges and disappointments, there is a profound truth: true joy and fulfillment come from embracing God's presence and surrendering to His sovereignty. As we journey through life's ups and downs, may we find rest and purpose in knowing that God's story is ultimately unfolding for our good and His glory.

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February 18, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:17

This Sunday, Rick continues our series on Ecclesiastes. He looks at the comparison between the idols that we build to worship in our lives and the one true God. We turn to idols to hide our shame, but the one true God created us to worship Him and redeem us so we can.

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February 11, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 1

This Sunday, Greg begins our new series on Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes focuses on the concept of the futility of life. Despite its reputation as one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament to interpret, we will look at the parallels between its content and the modern world and its critique of contemporary culture.

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February 4, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Haggai 2:1-9

RD finishes our series on Haggai and looks at what we do when the life we expected isn't the one we have. When our expectations are shattered, God still remains. His heart is to dwell with us, and His presence is what gives us the power to hold fast in our circumstances.

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January 28, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Haggai 1:12-13

RD continues our series on Haggai and looks at how to sustain our call to follow the Lord. Our foundation must be built on intimacy with Christ and we must receive our indentity from Him - it is not something we can achieve ourselves.

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January 21, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Romans 3, Genesis 1:26–28, Isaiah 44:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17

We miss being with you all in-person on this snow day! In today's devotional, we'll explore the practical aspects of our "Two Questions" liturgy. We hope this simple worship and teaching helps us all re-center after a wild week at home.

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January 14, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Haggai 1:1–11

RD begins our series on Haggai. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing our relationship with the Lord and discusses the resistance and challenges that arise when we seek to consecrate their lives to Him. God invites us to consider our ways - our time, resources, and focus - and not miss the opportunity to align our lives with the Kingdom of God.

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January 7, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 3:21-26

In this Sunday’s teaching, Greg teaches from Romans 3. These verses show us how God saves us. Up until this point in Romans, Paul has been emphasizing how lost, and condemned humanity is. But, these verses show us that working harder is not what brings us salvation. We must accept the gift given freely to us by Christ's death on the cross. Through His death, we are made righteous, justified, and redeemed.
 
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The vision series is referenced. Catch up with those sermons:

The Gospel of Salvation - The Gospel from Romans 3:23 - 26 preached by Greg Pinkner

The Breath of Life - The importance of the word from 2 Timothy 4:4

Marriage: God's Story - The Gospel in Marriage by Rick and Teresa Dunn

The Story of God's Glory - Why God's glory is primary by R.D. McClenagan 

Greg goes on to explain that brotherly love is the union of the church. He spends time highlighting this, and showing how the text teaches that we have to serve, love, and honor our brothers and sisters in Christ, no matter what.

RD transitions into talking about God’s vision for how we should flourish is for us to be together and use our spiritual gifts; God is not looking for casual spectators in His Kingdom, RD says, instead we are called to use our gifts to further the Kingdom. RD explains that we all have different spiritual gifts that make up the whole body, and we need all the parts and gifts. RD then takes time to go through the different gifts, and reminds us that we cannot live on the fruit of someone else’s vine. He ends by expressing that being a living sacrifice will cost you something, but not nearly as much as it cost Christ. 

During the video teaching, Rick looks at Acts 17 and shows how Paul took the time to learn the culture around him so that he could point them back to Jesus. The human condition is to make our own gods, Rick says, so we have to fight against that and champion Jesus as the way, not champion ourselves. 

With RD’s portion, he talks about listening to the Holy Spirit through the parable of the sower. We have to listen as sheep dependent on the voice of the shepherd, RD explains. He goes on to share that Satan’s goal is to get in between us and God so we can’t hear God, but the Bible and prayer are how we turn down Satan talking to us. RD reminds us that we have to create margin in our lives to hear from God. 

During the conversational teaching, the group continue on these topics, and share how important it is to learn the experiences of the people around us, and how they react to their experiences. But, the group reminds us that this takes time and patience. We don’t have the ability to fix or save anyone, they emphasize, but we can listen and point back to Jesus.