On this Christ the King Sunday, our Scripture readings set up a clash of kingdoms: The Kingdom of God and the Roman Empire. When Jesus met Pilate face to face,…
On this Christ the King Sunday, our Scripture readings set up a clash of kingdoms: The Kingdom of God and the Roman Empire. When Jesus met Pilate face to face,…
Even after the evil that some of Israel's and Judah's kings committed, and especially when that nation of would-be priests broke covenant with Him, God was still in the business of bringing the world back to Himself. So He chose His Son Jesus through whom the whole of the world could enter a covenant with Him-- and at the same time join Him in uprighting an upside-down creation. Jesus Himself would be the new, Ultimate King and also the Ultimate Priest.
In this teaching a week before Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Chris compared and contrasted one of Judah's most wicked rulers with our superior King.
Even after the evil that some of Israel's and Judah's kings committed, and especially when that nation of would-be priests broke covenant with Him, God was still in the business of bringing the world back to Himself. So He chose His Son Jesus through whom the whole of the world could enter a covenant with Him-- and at the same time join Him in uprighting an upside-down creation. Jesus Himself would be the new, Ultimate King and also the Ultimate Priest.
In this teaching a week before Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Chris compared and contrasted one of Judah's most wicked rulers with our superior King.
What difference does being a Kingdom-minded follower of Jesus make in our daily lives? Join us as we explore Psalm 146 and compare the resumes of "powerful people" to our King.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; 2 Samuel 7:12, 17; Matthew 2:16; John 20:19-22; Acts 1:6-10; 1 Peter 2:4-9 | Teacher: Pastor Chris Alford | Series: Sunday Teaching…
Bible Text: Luke 12:32-40 | Teacher: Pastor Chris Alford | Series: Sunday Teaching | Just after telling the parable of the rich man building bigger barns, Jesus tells His followers…
Preacher: Pastor Chris Alford | Series: Sunday Teaching During the Season of Epiphany, we're looking at Scripture through the lens of, and asking the question, "What does Jesus do?" You're…
Bible Text: Matthew 5 | Preacher: Pastor Chris Alford | Series: Sunday Teaching During the Season of Epiphany, we're looking at Scripture through the lens of, and asking the question,…
Bible Text: Ephesians 1:15-2:22 | Preacher: Pastor Chris Alford | Series: Sunday Teaching We're getting ready for a mini-retreat in our community of faith-- and the topic is Body Building.…