Teachings
Rejection and Suffering | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus tells his followers to take up their cross, which means sharing in his suffering and rejection as a prerequisite for blessing.
Puffy Bread | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
We often miss Jesus because our hearts are: too prideful (experts in the law), or too distracted by the present (disciples).
Crumbs | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Through a Canaanite woman’s faith, we see Jesus’ heart to love all the nations.
Tradition & Defilement | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Jesus confronts the external tradition of the religious leaders and teaches us that our heart is the root of all actions.
Control vs. a Non-Anxious Presence | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Through Peter’s doubt, we see Jesus’ heart for becoming a non-anxious presence in a world obsessed with control.
A Sacrifice for Life | Matthew | Part 5 - The Upside Down Kingdom
Out of Jesus’ sacrifice and blessing, we too are equipped to sacrifice and bless others.
Laodicea | The Seven Churches
Jesus disciplines the lukewarm church for prioritizing self-sufficiency over dependent intimacy with Him.
Philadelphia | The Seven Churches
We are guided by the word of God. We are challenged by the people of God. We are comforted by the hope of God.
Thyatira | The Seven Churches
Jesus calls us to hold fast in the face of compromise at work and in life.
Church in the Park 2022
Following Jesus is a continual process of self-denial rooted in the compassion of God towards us.
Pergamum | The Seven Churches
Jesus cares deeply about our loyalty to Him, and he does not stand for any form of compromise.
