Expounding the Word

Gifts of the Spirit Part 1

On social media, it’s all about who you follow and who follows you. Numbers matter. The more connections, the better. But following Jesus isn’t just about staying connected—it comes with a purpose. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds you that if you’re a follower of Jesus, you’re also sent. You follow the One who was sent, and now you’re sent in the same way. And that mission is simple, but powerful: to share with others who He is and what He’s done. What an amazing mission to follow!

The Body of Christ Part 2

Sadly, you’ll find some churches where this isn’t practiced very well. You’ll see a burned-out pastor who’s expected to meet every need and fill nearly every role at some point or another. In others, you’ll find a small group of people who seem to drive all the programs and activities, and it can be hard to break into that circle. As Pastor Chris will remind us in today’s message, we’re meant to depend on Jesus and each other. As the body of Christ, each one of us should be valued in the role we serve in.

The Body of Christ Part 1

The Church of Jesus Christ is possibly the most diverse group of people on the face of this planet. Sure, if you walk into an individual church on any Sunday morning, the diversity may not be immediately apparent. But, as a whole, the Church contains people from all walks of life, nationalities, ethnicities, and economic statuses. The world likes to paint it as being an exclusive group, but as Pastor Chris will explain in today’s message, all are indeed welcome because of Jesus.

Manifestations of the Spirit Part 6

Speaking in tongues is a mysterious thing, and it’s been the basis for many conflicts in the Church. Churches have split, and entire denominations have been born out of this controversy. That’s the exact opposite of what God intended for this spiritual ability. As Pastor Chris will remind us in today’s message, the gifts God gives us should only be used to unite His people and bring glory to Him. If we’re using the gifts in a way that contradicts those purposes, we’re misusing them.

Manifestations of the Spirit Part 5

Good intentions are not enough by themselves. As Pastor Chris will point out in today’s message, we saw this demonstrated in Peter. Peter loved Jesus, and he believed in His cause. But he didn’t fully understand what Jesus came to do. As the cross came onto the horizon, Peter struggled to accept that it could be God’s will. He directly argued with Jesus about it and stood up to fight in the garden when Jesus was arrested. He meant well, but his actions directly contradicted God’s will.