In the second week of Advent pastor Brandon reminds us of the manner in which God loves us. The Apostle John records a divine love that is initiating, sacrificial, and indiscriminate. In response, it is our joy to receive God’s affection, model it in the world, and make him famous…(Read More)
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In launching this season of Advent, Pastor Brandon emphasized the promised “seed of a woman.” In response to the desperate need of humanity, God promised he would provide a redeemer who would reign as the eternal King. We rejoice in the God who made the promise and, in anticipation and unwavering hope, we…(Read More)
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Culturally, we are inclined to view ethics in a binary manner. We deem practices as either right or wrong. While this approach may allow for a simplified means of discipleship, it is a remarkably unrealistic approach to the Christian life. Manner matters are not black vs. white; they may be varying shades of gray. With…(Read More)
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In the aftermath of the SCOTUS decision, which drastically redefines marriage, the Church in America found itself divided between two ideologies that have been inappropriately deemed mutually exclusive. Some, in an effort to affirm homosexual marriage, chose to mangle the Scriptures beyond recognition. It is affirmed by the ill-considered mantra #LoveWins. The opposing camp…(Read More)
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When we find ourselves facing or in the midst of difficult situations, our tendency is to focus solely on the difficulty and lose perspective on who God is and what he has done. In the third chapter of Habakkuk, we find a man who is able to praise God in spite of his horrible circumstances…(Read More)
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Relationships on this side of the return of Jesus will be marred by brokenness. Pastor Derrick challenges us from Apostle Paul’s letter to Philemon to put our faith in Jesus on display by showing God’s love to those we are in relationship with, even those who have wronged or hurt us…(Read More)
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Pastor Brandon considers the Master’s call to discipleship. Have we recognize the Lordship of Christ in a manner that results in our absolute surrender? Is he more important than everything else. Is he the recipient of the glory that radiates from our lives? This is the call of discipleship…(Read More)
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In light of the recent violence in our city, Pastor Brandon reminds us that we are called to strategically engage. However, any plan that is not initiated by the surrendered appeal to the God of strategies is doomed to fail. He appeals to the model that was provided by our Lord as a means toward…(Read More)
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When addressing the topic of the church as mission, too often we deal in the realm of “what should I be doing” without a solid understanding or focus of “who am I”. Pastor Derrick encourages us to know or remember who we are, so we can go about accomplishing the mission that God…(Read More)
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All human beings are made in the image of God and, consequently, possess inherent value and dignity. When one ponders this should will appreciate the extent to which births should be celebrated and deaths should be grieved. In direct disregard for this reality, we have gravitated to a cultural norm that treats abortion as a…(Read More)
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