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What the Dead Now Know
Death is something we all know is coming, yet most of us spend our lives trying not to think about it. In this blog, Jake Williams explores how the reality of death can reshape the way we live today. Scripture reminds us that eternity is real, God is closer than we realize, and the choices we make in this life matter. For those who are in Christ, death is not the end—it is the beginning of being fully present with the Savior we have trusted all along.
Are You Who You Want to Be?
Shawn Barrett wrestles with a question every Christian knows too well: why do we keep sinning even after finding grace? Drawing on Scripture, Augustine, and Switchfoot, he unpacks the tension of the "already and not yet" and offers four practical steps toward walking closer to Christ.
From Captive to Bride: How Deuteronomy 21 Foreshadows Christ's Grace
Considering a challenging passage in Deuteronomy 21, Matt Wicks reveals how this passage beautifully foreshadows the Gospel Message and highlights how foreign and undeserved God’s grace is to us. Just as captive women were conquered, cleansed, and elevated to the status of bride, so too are believers—once captives of sin—conquered by Christ, born again, and made the bride of Christ.
Sola Gratia #7 - Glorified by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the Sola Gratia series focusing on the doctrine of grace. He focuses on the topic of glorification showing how believers have an eternal inheritance through God's grace that, unlike earthly possessions, will never perish, spoil, or fade, offering hope and strength during life's trials.
Sola Gratia #6 - Preserved by Grace
Teaching Pastor, Mike Chilcoat, continues the Sola Gratia series focusing on the doctrine of grace. He explores how believers are justified, sanctified, and ultimately glorified through God's grace, emphasizing that the One who began this good work will faithfully complete it until Christ's return.
Sola Gratia #5 - Sanctified by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia series focusing on the doctrine of grace. He explores the concept of sanctification, examining how spiritual growth occurs through teaching, relationships, spiritual disciplines, and pivotal circumstances, while emphasizing that our transformation is ultimately God's work of grace rather than our own efforts.
Sola Gratia #4 - Justified by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the New Testament book of Romans. Through the death of Christ, God has paid humanity's sin in full.
Sola Gratia #3 - Converted by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the second book of Corinthians in the New Testament. Christians' conversion experiences can vary greatly. Thankfully the parables of Jesus help to shed light on our own sometimes dim understanding.
Sola Gratia #2 - Regenerated by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the second chapter of the New Testament book of Ephesians. God's unique plan of salvation offers a regenerated hope and new life to those who might believe.
What Kind of God? #4 - God is Gracious
Teaching Pastor Mike Chilcoat continues the "What Kind of God?" message series teaching about the grace of God.
Preparing for Easter: Grace
The ministry of Christ really has a lot to do with pointing out how everybody messes up. When I read Peter’s story in Matthew 26, I see the reality of the gospel of Christ. Jesus knew why He had to come to earth – to save sinners who would deny knowing Him in His darkest night.
Preparing for Easter: Are Grace and Truth Incongruent?
Oreos topped with Cheese Wiz. What an incongruent pairing! Many people feel the same way about grace and truth, yet John reminds us here in the opening words of his gospel that Jesus brought these two elements together in unity.
Grace, Community and Unity
If you’re a follower of Christ, I wonder: How big of a deal to you is Christian community? How about Christian unity? Christian community and unity are inseparable results of what Jesus has done on the cross.
Controversial Jesus #7 - Grace
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at a situation in John 8 where Jesus is confronted by a group of people that want to trap him in a situation where he will either keep the standard or be compassionate.