(Editorial note: This post was adapted from the sermon manuscript and transcript written and preached by Pastor Chris on Sunday, June 28, 2026 with the assistance of AI.) What was Jesus actually trying to do when he came to Earth? Most people have a quick answer to that question. He came to save us. He came to show us how to live. He came to die for our sins. All of those things are true, but Mark's gospel pushes you toward a more specific answer before any of those ideas get

When people think about Jesus, they usually reach for titles like "Son of God" or "Savior." But Jesus's favorite way to describe himself was different: he called himself the Son of Man. This post explores what Jesus actually said about his own identity, what his closest followers said about him, and why those answers matter for anyone trying to understand who Jesus of Nazareth really was.

If God is good and all-powerful, why is the world so broken? It's one of the oldest challenges to Christian faith. The biblical answer isn't a philosophical argument — it's a story. From Genesis 3 to the promises made to Abraham, David, and the prophets, God the Father has been working to fix what humanity broke. This post traces that thread and shows where it leads.

Following Jesus is not just about believing the right things. In John 14, Jesus says, “If you love me, keep my commands.” This sermon explores how faith becomes a way of life through worship, love, obedience, the help of the Holy Spirit, and the call to share the hope of Jesus with the world.

The book of Acts tells the unexpected story of the world changing followers of Jesus. A group that started as a few dozen people locked...