How is Christmas is God’s fulfillment of the promises made in the garden (after the fall) and how does Jesus meet the needs of his people’s deepest longings?
Genesis 3
Incarnation - God's Light Invades the Darkness
John 1:1-14
In the Highs and Lows [Youth Praha]
Psalm 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Praising God on the mountain top and praising God in the valleys
This Sunday we have very special guests from Youth Praha who will lead us in worship & teaching.
Abraham
Genesis 15:6 And he (Abraham) believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
God wants to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and to press into His calling in your life. If you are committedto Jesus you will be tested. How has he tested you?
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 7)
This week we will finish our series Grace in a Foreign Place. We’ll look at Jonah 4 and see how God’s compassion is greater than man’s, and that is good news.
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 6)
Join us this week as we look at Matthew 12:38-42. When the Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, his response is that the only sign they will be given is "the sign of Jonah." Come and hear more about how the life of this Old Testament prophet once again highlights God's work through his son, Jesus Christ.
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 5) - "Who is this?"
This Sunday, Pastor Mike joins us to conclude the 'Grace in a Foreign Place' series. We'll be looking at the story of Jesus calming the storm from Mark 4:35-41. We'll be looking at some of the parallels between this story and Jonah's storm, and considering the question "Who is this? Even the wind and waves obey him."
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 4)
This week we will look at Jonah’s recommissioning and preaching in Nineveh… and the response of the Ninevites.
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 3)
This week we will be looking at Jonah 2, where Jonah prayed from the belly of the fish, and how God saved him.
Grace in a Foreign Place (pt 2)
Last week we looked at how disobedience invites judgment, but God gives grace to save those who turn to him. This week we will look at how that grace works in the provision of a substitute to save us. Join us as we continue our sermon series ‘Grace in a Foreign Place’ from the book of Jonah.
Grace in a Foreign Place
Jonah 1:1-6
This Sunday we will explore how disobedience to God’s commands invites judgment, but his steadfast love provides grace. Join us as we start a study of the book of Jonah and explore God’s Grace in a Foreign Place.
The Cactus Church - Beware of Mission Drift
2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
The term “mission drift” is used these days to describe the inherent tendency of organizations to slowly and subtly drift from their original purpose. This can happen to a church as well. In chapter 3, Paul challenges the Thessalonians – and us – to stay focused on our purpose and warns against things that can consume our time & energy and turn us aside.
The Cactus Church - Hope in an Age of Deception
2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Deception is all around us – besides spiritual deception about end times and other matters, there are lies that harm relationships, plus the constant barrage of false promises of the good life in advertisements. How do we avoid being deceived? Paul’s words to the Thessalonians in chapter 2 give us hope in an age marked by deception.
The Cactus Church - Hope for the Afflicted
2 Thess 1:1-12
By the time Paul, Silas, and Timothy wrote their second letter to the Thessalonians, some things were better, but other things – like suffering – had grown worse. Paul’s words to them give us hope for now, that our present sufferings are not without purpose; and for the future, when our sufferings will end and justice will be served. And his words encourage us to keep our focus on Jesus Christ and press on.
The Cactus Church - The Flourishing Cactus
1 Thess 5:12-28
This series in 1Thessalonians has been called “The Cactus Church” because the church, like the cactus, flourishes in a hostile environment. We live in challenging times, but the gospel was made for times like ours, and one of the best things we can do is make the church a place of strong and healthy community. In the closing verses of 1Thessalonians 5, Paul has given us a good idea of what this looks like in various areas of the church’s life.
The Cactus Church - Prepared for Jesus' Return
1Thess 5:1-11
The return of Christ will mean judgment for the unbelieving world and deliverance for his people. We are waiting for Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come. Because of his gracious work in us and for us, we are to live in a state of preparedness for his coming: alert and self-controlled, and full of faith, hope, and love.
Three Things Everyone Needs
Romans 15:5-6
Of the many things everybody needs in life, Paul offers three that are essential for every follower of Jesus. This week, Guest Preacher Steve Thomas explains why Endurance, Encouragement and Unity give us what we need (must have, really) to live a meaningful and fulfilling life in Christ.
Nehemiah - Come Let Us Rebuild
Nehemiah 1-7
If you search Nehemiah on the web - your top results are likely to be "Nehemiah's 5 principles for leadership" or "10 ways to manage volunteers." This week, Ian Martin joins us to explain why he believes Nehemiah is a much better blueprint for community development (common good) - than leadership principles of a single man.
Join us this week as Ian digs in to Nehemiah and details why it is so important to rebuild walls - both for individuals, as well as the community, in order for left-brain principles to thrive. Intrigued? You should be - this is not an episode to miss.
The Cactus Church - Hope in the Face of Death
1 Thessalonians 4:3-18
Most of us have faced the loss of a loved one. Death seems so final, so hopeless. But the glorious news is, for those who know Jesus Christ, it is neither. Jesus has died, risen, and will return; because of him, even though we grieve, we have a sure hope in the face of death.
The Cactus Church - Living to Please God: Love
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
One of the most pressing questions we have as followers of Jesus is this: How can we live to please God? Two weeks ago we considered the challenge of holiness – God is pleased when we embrace his will and acknowledge that every area of our lives rightly belongs to him. And as we shall see this week, God is pleased when we love one another, especially in practical ways that even earn the respect of outsiders.