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Gift of Grace #3 - The Downward Spiral
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:24-32, examining how the consequence of sin is more sin—a downward spiral where God gives people over to their desires. Whether you're at the top of the slide or already in the pool, this message shows how God's grace can pull you out and redirect your path toward something better.
Gift of Grace #2 - The Universe Speaks
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:18-23 to reveal how understanding God's justified wrath against our self-directed living is essential to appreciating His amazing grace. Discover why coming to Jesus isn't just about making life better—it's about recognizing our desperate need for salvation from the consequences of suppressing truth and exchanging God's glory for lesser things.
Gift of Grace #1 - The Truth Before Us
In this message, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:1-17 to reveal the gospel as God's good news that we cannot earn righteousness through our own efforts—Jesus paid the price to make us clean and restore our relationship with the Father. Discover how moving from obligation to eagerness about this truth can transform not only how you see yourself, but how you engage with the world around you.
From Distance to Intimacy: Acknowledging God Daily
Bryce Vaught tackles one of faith's biggest challenges: how do we grow closer to someone we can't see? Discover three practical ways to acknowledge God in your daily life and develop the intimate relationship with Christ you were designed for.
Dual Roads to Darkness: Two Ways to Death and the Single Path to Life
Jake Williams explores why the popular "two ways to live" framework might miss a crucial third path that leads people away from God—religious performance that masquerades as righteousness. Discover how the gospel offers a transformative alternative that transcends both moral rebellion and legalistic religion.
Hope in Brokenness: The Biblical Theological Response to Addiction
In this powerful exploration of addiction through a biblical-theological lens, Jake Williams examines how the modern crisis of addiction intersects with deep spiritual truths about human nature, idolatry, and our need for divine intervention. The post offers hope by demonstrating how biblical theology provides essential frameworks for understanding and addressing addiction, while highlighting the Church's vital role in creating communities of grace where those struggling with addiction can find healing through the transformative power of the gospel.
Breaking Free: A Biblical Approach to Addiction Recovery Through Covenantal Apologetics
Jake Williams explores how we can experience true freedom from addiction through a biblical, covenantal approach that goes beyond traditional treatment methods. Discover how the church can effectively address substance dependence by applying the Ten Tenets of Covenantal Apologetics, offering hope and transformation through God's truth rather than relying solely on secular solutions.
Church Words 101 - Propitiation
I was fifteen years old when I first heard the word, “Propitiation.” You can imagine my face as the man who was discipling me broke it down syllable by syllable. Today we will be taking a dive into this word, discovering what it means, why it matters, and how we can take the concept to heart.
What’s the Difference Between Judaism and Christianity?
Jesus was Jewish. Born into a Jewish family, He grew up going to the temple and reciting the scriptures from the Torah, the first five books of the Bible. When we consider the differences between Judaism and Christianity, it is on the question of who was Jesus Christ that most Jews and Christians divide.
The Olympics and Misplaced Identity
The 2020 (in 2021) summer Olympics have officially started! For many of these athletes, they have their whole identity, value, purpose, and meaning of their life wrapped up in this one defining event. But, what does the Bible say about where our true identity is found?
What is the Difference Between General and Special Revelation?
General and Special Revelation may not seem like exciting theological topics but are exceedingly important to every single believer. Why? Because if Almighty God has revealed Himself; then He has communicated something about Himself.