Expounding the Word

Communion in the Church Part 2

Knowing ourselves is one of the hardest things to do. We don’t like to do self-reflection because it can bring out some things we don’t want to think about. In today’s message, Pastor Chris says when you go to communion, you must do self-introspection, but not on your own. You must ask God to reveal to you the places in which you’re not honoring Him. One of the best ways to be more like Jesus is to simply ask God to lead you to be! He loves you and wants to do anything to help you be closer to Him.

Communion in the Church Part 1

When a group of people watches sports together, we would say the statement “there’s a group of people watching the game.” Even if it’s 3 or 4 people, we would still call them a group! In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that no matter how many people are gathered, if they’re worshipping the Lord, they’re the church. See, the church isn’t a building, it’s a people. Even if your church is only 10 people and not in a building, but on a lawn, it’s still a church! All that’s required is the worship of God!

Gender Roles and Functions Part 2

God’s not alone in heaven. We often think of God, Jesus, and the Spirit—but Scripture points to something more: a vast host of angels. Present before creation, they’ve been watching what God has been doing from the very beginning. And they’re still watching. In today’s message, Pastor Chris invites you to consider this often-overlooked reality—and what it means for how you live right now. Because even when you’re not aware of it, you’re part of a much bigger unfolding story.

Gender Roles and Functions Part 1

When we think about authority, most of us recognize it right away—bosses, laws, people in charge. But there’s another kind of authority too, the kind that comes from trust, wisdom, and relationship. We all live under both, whether we realize it or not. Today, Pastor Chris invites you to look deeper at what authority really means and who truly holds it. Because no matter what authority shapes your life right now, Jesus is the one with all authority. The real question is—do you recognize it?

All to the Glory of God Part 2

The compass was truly a revolutionary invention. Before its use, seafarers had to use landmarks and celestial bodies to direct them on the waters. But with a compass, navigation became far more accurate, regardless of weather conditions, time of day, or visibility. Today, Pastor Chris uses the compass as a simile to describe what your life should be like as a Christian. Just like a compass, your life ought to be pointing to true north, directing people to the One True God.