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When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, he gave them a stunning commission: "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." In that moment, he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit," anointing them to be his living presence in the world. Empowered by the same Spirit that was in Jesus, we are now sent to bear his peace, authority, and mission to a broken world, making his presence known to others through us as we love the marginalized, serve the poor, and bring hope to the hurting.

The gospel of Jesus is a glorious message that brings life and transformation, not condemnation. Unlike the old way that was veiled and fading, the gospel unveils God's glory and a stunning reality: as we behold the Lord, the Holy Spirit changes us. Through the Spirit's work, we are being transformed into Jesus' likeness, becoming more and more like him.

Our encounter with the power of Jesus isn't just a one-time or periodic event, but a continuous connection – like a branch to a vine. An "Abiding" life is one in which we perpetually draw life and vitality from the source of power, fruitfulness, and sustenance. Our experience with Jesus is the ever-present reality of being with Him as the ongoing wellspring of life.

The good news of the kingdom of God is the central theme of the entire biblical story. It is the good news that God, the rightful King, has come to reclaim and restore his good creation, which was lost to sin. This is God's plan from the very beginning—from the beautiful garden of Genesis 1-2 to the perfect re-creation of a new heaven and a new earth in Revelation 22—and it is made possible through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We will put clear and simple language to the gospel.

Corey Van Huizen teaches on Luke 5:1-11, using the key phrase, “Limiting Beliefs”, to explain Peter’s notion on “missing the mark.”

A conversation on the Gospel and Mental Wellbeing.

It’s easy to think that because we don’t worship golden calves or bow to statues of kings that we aren’t guilty of idolatry. Success, relationships, comfort, or personal desires can all be elevated to occupy the throne of our heart. However, fear, impatience, anger, pride, and feelings of inadequacy are just as qualified to become objects of worship. It will all lead to spiritual emptiness because as Paul said to the people of Ephesus in Acts 19, “gods made with hands are not gods.” What we prioritize, what we orient our lives around is our worship.

We assume that as long as we show up to worship that God is pleased. We see examples of this with Cain’s offering in Genesis 4, God’s rebuke of the Israelites in Amos, and Jesus’ rebuke of the empty traditions and rituals of the scribes and Pharisee. But Scripture reveals that mere participation in worship does not guarantee God’s approval; it requires surrender, obedience, and reverence. Cain’s offering was rejected because his heart was not aligned with God’s will. The Israelites in Amos performed religious acts while neglecting justice, and the Pharisee relied on their rituals more than relationship.

Worship is not just boasting about God in the good times, it’s a balm in tough times. This sermon will explore worship as an act of faith, trust, and surrender in the midst of suffering. Seeing the presence of God through the presence of pain. Job 1:20-22

Worship is individual, but also communal; a shared experience among a community of believers that builds unity. A thriving worshiping community transforms individuals and impacts the world.2 Samuel 6:12-15