Jeff BjorganWhat is the story of sin? And what happened to the image-bearers when they sinned against God? A look at the first few chapters of Genesis shows us some of the big picture ideas when it comes to understanding sin and its implications.
[Genesis 2:25-3:11; Genesis 4:7]
Jeff BjorganThanksgiving is a great opportunity to express thanks for all that God has been up to in our lives. Thankfulness is also an imperative response to getting along with others in Christian community. We are at our best when we are a thankful.
[1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 22:19; Colossians 3:16-17]
Jeff BjorganHuman beings have a rather awkward relationship with work. Work, at its best, brings meaning to life. At its worst, it sucks the life right out of us. In light of these tensions and realities, how do “image-bearers” approach the idea of work?
[Genesis 1:27-28; Psalm 72:19; Colossians 3:17]
Cal KrahnSometimes life can feel like we are in a boat caught in a tumultuous storm. We may not know what to do. Our faith may be tested. In those times, we must remember that Jesus is in the boat with us, and there is no better place to be than with him.
[Mark 4:35-41; John 1:1-5]
Jeff BjorganThe Bible tells us that we are made in the image of God. But what does that mean, and how does this relate to the mission and message of Jesus? This is the start of our Imago Dei series, which explores what the Bible says about being human.
[Genesis 1:27; Luke 3:22-38; Acts 17]
Jeff BjorganThe life of Moses demonstrated that the people of God find themselves identifying with two areas: wilderness and the promised land. No matter how difficult the wilderness we find ourselves in, we live in light of God’s promises for our future.
[Numbers 20:2-12; Hebrews 11:24-27]
Jeff BjorganIn this final sermon of our Cultivate series, we recognize that a life of cultivating spiritual habits begins simply by walking. Our job is to balance out God’s calling with our response. It is here where we find strength, grace, and maturity for the journey.
[Ephesians 4:1; 4:17-24; Psalm 15]