A message from the series “Jude: Contending for the Faith.”

A message from the series “Jude: Contending for the Faith.” Pastor Matt Hilbert – In the book of Jude, we are called to contend for the faith against false teachers. In order to do that effectively, we have to know who these false teachers — the enemy we’re contending against — are. In Jude 1:4-19 we are given several characteristics of false teachers that help us to identify and contend against them today.

A message from the series “Jude: Contending for the Faith.” Pastor Matt Hilbert – As we begin our study in the book of Jude, we see that we are called to contend for the faith against false teaching. But Jude begins his book by focusing on the incredible security we have in God. In our text we’ll see that we are called, beloved, kept and equipped by God. It is from this place of deep security in God that we can contend for the faith as He calls us to.

Luke Geelhood – Which path are you on; the path of the wicked or the path of the righteous? Join us as we walk through Psalm 1 and explore the blessings of living in righteousness while avoiding the perils of wickedness. We’ll uncover the deep wisdom found in God’s word, the hope we have both in life and death, and the comforting assurance of God’s perfect judgement.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – There is only one true God and as we’ll see from 1 Samuel 14, He turns the tides according to His perfect plan. As we study this text we’ll consider how to depend on Him more, every day.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – Fear can be crippling at times, but God does not leave us to flounder without hope. He reminds us that He is just as sovereign in the hard times as in the good.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – As Samuel preaches a final sermon at Saul’s formal coronation, he reminds the people that halfhearted faith – is not genuine faith. That God requires full-hearted faith, that serves Him alone as King, no matter who sits on the throne in the city of man.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – In 1 Samuel 10 and 11 we see both the kindness and severity of God designed to lead the nation of Israel back to the One True God. Since God remains the same forever, we too are motivated to turn and trust in God.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – God’s meticulous sovereignty is detailed in 1 Samuel 9-10 as Saul is anointed king of Israel. Listen as we discover 3 reasons to stand amazed at how God works.

A message from the series “1 Samuel: The Rise of the Shepherd King.” Pastor Ben Tellinghuisen – It’s easy to have misplaced trust in our earthly nations and government as it effects so much of our lives. But 1 Samuel 7-9 show us that we need to always think of government in light of God being the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.