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Gift of Grace #6 - The Universal Verdict
In this week's message from Romans 3:1-20, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores why Scripture serves as both a map for living and a mirror revealing our need for a savior. Discover how the universal verdict that no one is righteous apart from grace can transform your relationship with God and fuel bold, humble faith.
Gift of Grace #5 - The Performance Trap
In "The Performance Trap," Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 2:17–29 to reveal how we often stack rocks of group identity, knowledge, and good behavior to earn God's acceptance—when grace was never meant to be earned. Discover why living from acceptance rather than for it changes everything about how we see ourselves, others, and God.
Beyond the Blizzard: Discovering God’s Hand in 19 Inches of Snow
After shoveling 19 inches of snow seven times in one day, Brady Randall discovered a profound shift in perspective—from frustration to awe at God's sovereignty over creation. Through powerful passages from Job and Isaiah, learn how even winter storms can remind us of God's majesty and His grace that makes our scarlet sins "white as snow."
Gift of Grace #4 - The Self-Help Lie
In this message from Romans 2:1-16, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund dismantles the self-help lie that our goodness can earn God's favor, showing that even compared to the worst people we know, we all stand equally in need of grace. Discover why recognizing your desperate need for mercy—rather than comparing yourself to others—is the only path to experiencing the transformative beauty of the gospel.
Joy That Endures: Why Christian Joy Outlasts Secular Happiness
Jake Williams explores why the world's prescription for happiness often leaves us fragile when life gets hard. Discover a deeper, more resilient joy rooted in gospel truth that holds steady through every season.
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.
Clothe Yourself: How to Live with Confidence in Christ’s Character
Bryce Vaught explores how the Apostle Paul's metaphor of "clothing yourself with Christ" can transform your daily Christian walk from feeling out of place to living with confidence and purpose. Discover three practical ways to actively put on Christ by trusting in His finished work, removing old patterns, and practicing His character in everyday life.
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.