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December 14, 2025 - UNSTOPPABLE PURPOSE

Advent: Behold the True and Better - Luke 2.1-52 Jobey McGinty While the world looked at Caesar Augustus as the ultimate authority, the Christmas story reveals that the heart of the king is merely a stream of water in the hand of the Lord. God ordained a global census, mobilizing millions of people and causing massive inconvenience, just to move one family from Nazareth to Bethlehem to fulfill the prophecy of Micah 5:2. God is willing to move heaven and earth—and even frustrate the plans of peoples and nations—to accomplish His specific purposes for the salvation of His people.We are often tempted to complain about the inconveniences, government overreach, or trials in our lives, much like the people of that day likely did. But we are called to look behind the curtain and see a Sovereign God who orchestrates all things—even the frustrating ones—for the good of those who love Him. Because He holds every square inch of the universe, including our personal struggles, we can hear the angel's command to "Fear not," knowing that no purpose of God can be thwarted.

Doctrine & Theology - Class 10: The Holy Spirit, pt.1

The Holy Spirit is not merely a force; He is the fully divine third Person of the Trinity, sent as our indispensable Helper, Guide, and Comforter. His primary role is applying the salvation Christ purchased directly to our lives. At conversion, the Spirit acts as our Seal and Guarantee of redemption, ensuring we possess an imperishable inheritance kept safe for us. This sealing confirms our Adoption, transforming us from enemies and children of wrath into beloved sons and daughters of God. This is only the beginning! We then enter Sanctification—the lifelong "home renovation" project that makes us holy. While this requires our diligent effort and discipline, our ultimate Perseverance is rooted 100% in God’s faithfulness, not in our inconsistent works. If we grieve Him by living in sin, the Father intervenes with loving Discipline to destroy the flesh and draw us back to holiness. The proof of true faith is the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. To maintain growth and conquer sin, we must continually seek the ongoing Filling of the Spirit by practicing radical repentance—we dig out the rocks of sin to make room for more of Him.

December 7, 2025 - ADVENT: BE SLOW TO SPEAK

Behold the True and Better - Luke 1.8-25,56-80 Tyler Willis God’s plan for redemption was not a backup plan but something foretold through the prophets. Even so, Zechariah, a priest who knew the stories of old, still doubted the angel Gabriel’s message that he and Elizabeth would have a son. His doubt reveals how our knowledge doesn’t always equal belief. But God’s faithfulness remains even when we waver.Zechariah’s temporary muteness was a gift of humility, leading him to eventually proclaim God’s goodness and prophesy over his son, John the Baptist. Like him, we must learn to lean not on our own understanding but trust in God's perfect timing and power. When we humble ourselves, God magnifies His power through us, inviting us to proclaim the excellencies of the One who called us out of darkness.

November 30, 2025 - A TRUE AND BETTER SUPERHERO IS BORN

Advent: Behold the True and Better - Luke 1-7, 26-55 Jobey McGinty God's strength is displayed not through earthly power, but through weakness. He came not as a superhero or a conquering king with an entourage, but as a helpless baby born to poor parents in a lowly town. This was God's plan to show that He is stronger than sin and death!Like Mary, who believed God's promise despite her humble status, we are called to trust in God's faithfulness, not our own strength. Faith is believing that God will fulfill His promises, even when we are weak or don't understand.

Doctrine & Theology - Class 9: Salvation Pt.2

In this class we look to further understand salvation, exploring the theological debate between Calvinism (Reformed Theology) and Arminianism (Wesleyanism), particularly focusing on the "five points" of disagreement. A central point of discussion is the nature of the atonement, contrasting the Arminian belief in unlimited atonement (salvation made possible for all) with the Calvinist view of limited atonement or "definite redemption" (Christ died specifically for the elect). God's Word seems to point towards a middle position, sometimes called "unlimited limited atonement," which holds that Christ made salvation available to all, but its effectiveness is limited to those whom God elects through irresistible grace to complete the work of salvation (monergism). Ultimately , we must understand that these are often deeply held convictions and we must not focus on maintaining unity and humility among believers as we seek deeper understanding of God's grace and sovereignty.

September 19, 2025 - REFRESH LOADING...

Hebrews: The True and Better - Isaiah 40.28-31 Tyler Willis Life has a way of draining our energy, leaving us spiritually weak and exhausted. The world tells us to “dig deep,” but our faith teaches us that when we are weak, His strength is made known. As Isaiah 40 reminds us, the Lord is the everlasting God who does not grow weary. We receive strength not by striving, but by waiting for the Lord—looking forward to, hoping for, and expecting Him.If you have a lack of strength in your marriage, parenting, or finances, His grace gives you endurance. The Lord gives power to the faint so that we may run and not be weary toward the promises of eternal rest. Jesus Christ, our perfect forerunner, ran the race to the cross, securing your rest. Come to Him, the only one who can carry the weight of sin and give you rest for your soul.

Doctrine & Theology - Class 9: Salvation Pt.1

In this class we look to further understand salvation, exploring the theological debate between Calvinism (Reformed Theology) and Arminianism (Wesleyanism), particularly focusing on the "five points" of disagreement. A central point of discussion is the nature of the atonement, contrasting the Arminian belief in unlimited atonement (salvation made possible for all) with the Calvinist view of limited atonement or "definite redemption" (Christ died specifically for the elect). God's Word seems to point towards a middle position, sometimes called "unlimited limited atonement," which holds that Christ made salvation available to all, but its effectiveness is limited to those whom God elects through irresistible grace to complete the work of salvation (monergism). Ultimately , we must understand that these are often deeply held convictions and we must not focus on maintaining unity and humility among believers as we seek deeper understanding of God's grace and sovereignty.

September 28, 2025 - NO TURNING BACK

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 10.26-11.1 Ron Ohst Jesus Christ is not just another prophet or priest; He is the Creator and the exact image of God, superior to the angels, Moses, and everything in the Old Covenant. He is our eternal High Priest, and He offered Himself, the single perfect sacrifice, once and for all to secure our forgiveness.Because of this finished work, the Old Covenant is now obsolete. There is no longer any offering for sin, and God remembers our sins no more. Given this incredible truth—that Jesus is better than everything—why would anyone ever turn back? Do not be tempted to walk away from the truth, because there is literally nowhere else to go.We must endure and not throw away the confidence we have in Christ. Let's live by the faith that is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen. Jesus is worthy of our complete commitment, our entire life, and all that we have.

Doctrine & Theology - Class 8: The Cross of Salvation

In this class we focus on the theological significance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate High Priest and sacrificial Lamb of God. We take a hard, honest look at the physical brutality of the crucifixion and its theological necessity, seeing that Jesus’ suffering was central to His mission and a fulfillment of prophecy. Central to our study is the concept of atonement, which reconciles humanity with God by satisfying divine justice through penal substitution, where Christ willingly became sin to bear God’s wrath. This act was motivated by God the Father’s perfect love and the Son’s willing participation in the Covenant of Redemption, which ultimately resulted in propitiation (satisfaction of wrath), expiation (removal of sin and its stain), and justification (being declared righteous) for believers, culminating in the resurrection and eternal life.

Doctrine & Theology - Class 7: Jesus Christ

In this class, we focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His dual nature as fully God and fully man, known as the Hypostatic Union. We explore the necessity of Jesus as the Kinsman Redeemer and the Last Adam to pay the debt for humanity's sin, highlighting that salvation is ultimately achieved through His perfect works rather than human merit. We review biblical prophecies concerning His heritage, birth, ministry, and ultimate death, presenting the Incarnation (God becoming flesh) and subsequent crucifixion as the pivotal events for fulfilling the biblical covenants and enacting the New Covenant. Finally, we contrast Jesus' joyful, authentic life with legalism and self-righteousness, and are encouraged to reflect His character and understand the profound, transformative nature of His sacrifice.

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