
Living with Hope Podcast with Peter & Mary Frey
By Peter Frey

Living with Hope Podcast with Peter & Mary FreyJul 31, 2021

The Joy of Waiting
Peter & Mary discuss Psalm 37 and the joy (and difficulty) of waiting on the Lord.

The Practice of Being Present
A conversation with Peter and Mary Frey on the practice of being present, dwelling in the reality of God's presence and the amazing truths of John 15.

How to Shine in a Dark World | Peter Frey & David Giese
Peter is joined on the podcast with David Giese, pastor of Village Church of Gurnee, IL for a conversation on Philippians 2:14-18 and why followers of Jesus walk in gratitude rather than grumbling.

The Mindset of Humility | Philippians 2:1-10
Peter & Mary Frey explore how the gospel leads us to a posture of humility.

Contentment No Matter the Outcome | Philippians 1:18-30
Join Mary and Peter for a conversation on finding contentment in Christ whether in life or in death.

Gospel Priorities | Philippians 1:12-18
Peter & Mary Frey continue this study in Philippians as we observe the ways that the gospel shapes our joy and delight in Christ over circumstances.

God Finishes What He Starts | Philippians 1:1-11
Come along on a journey through the book of Philippians with us! We kick off our study this week with a look at Philippians 1:1-11 and the incredible truth that God will finish what he has started!

Do You Have What It Takes? | 2 Peter 1:3-8
A conversation with Peter & Mary around 2 Peter 1:3-8, and the practical reality that we have all we need in Christ.

Reflections on 10 Years of Marriage | Peter & Mary Frey
Sacrificial love, the sovereignty of God and the symbol of marriage. Peter & Mary reflect on the ways that they have seen the glories of the gospel in and through marriage.

Formative Practices for a New Year
A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey about everyday liturgies (rhythms of life that form our hearts and minds) and ways to intentionally grow in this new year!

The Preparation of Advent | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Advent is about preparation. It's a season of formative practices that shape our hearts and faith by intentionally meditating on Jesus' coming.

The Emotions of Advent | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Angst. Anticipation. Amazement. These are the emotions we sit in during the season of Advent.

Groaning Rather Than Grumbling | Romans 8
Peter digs into the difference between groaning with hope and grumbling with discontent.

Recalibrating Your Heart | Psalm 91
A conversation with Peter & Mary Frey on recalibrating our hearts by faith in God who is our refuge amidst the chaos of life.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOPE AND OPTIMISM | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Digging into Romans 5:1-5, Peter & Mary discuss the difference between optimism, positivity and hope. The hope that we find in the Bible is a redemptive realism that doesn't merely ignore the brokenness and focus on the good but embraces the goodness of God in the midst of brokenness.

DON'T LEAVE YOUR TROUBLES AT THE DOOR | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
The invitation of Hebrews 4:14-16 is to bring your troubles to Jesus because he tore down the divide between sacred and secular. Mary and Peter explore the depth of confidence found when we boldly approach the throne of grace!

WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Exploring the truth of John 16:7, Peter & Mary discuss the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers in Jesus!

CERTAINTY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY | Hebrews 11 with Peter Frey
In a world where we are surrounded by uncertainties, what does Christian faith look like? Today's podcast is a throwback to a sermon that Peter preached several years ago on Hebrews 11.

GOD IS NOT SURPRISED BY YOUR SITUATION | A Conversation with Peter Frey & Mark Burkholder
This week's podcast is an encouraging conversation with Mark Burkholder, pastor of Cedar Creek Community Church in Grafton, WI. We discuss what it means to "pivot" as Christians by shifting our focus amidst a new normal.

THE PATH TO GREATNESS | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey

HOPE AMIDST DARKNESS | A Conversation with Peter Frey & David Giese
Special guest, David Giese, lead pastor of Village Church in Gurnee, IL, joins Peter on the podcast to discuss the ways in which the hope of Jesus sustains us during seasons of darkness.

YOUR CALLING & GOD'S FAITHFULNESS | 1 Thessalonians 5:24 | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Peter & Mary discuss an amazing promise from 1 Thessalonians 5:24 that reminds of of God's faithfulness in the midst of our calling as Christians!

SET YOUR MIND ON THE SPIRIT | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Peter & Mary walk through Romans 8 and explore what it means to set our minds on the life and peace of the Spirit of God!

THE SOURCE OF HOPE | Romans 15:13 | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Peter & Mary discuss some practical tools for studying God's Word & walk through a study of Romans 15:13 together as an example. Be encouraged as we turn our conversation to the God of Hope who fills us with all joy and peace in believing!
Here's the acronym we talk about for studying the Bible: PREP STUDY
P - Pray
R - Read
E - Evaluate
P - Pray
S - Summarize
T - Title
U - Utilize
D - Difficulties
Y - Yield

THE RHYTHMS OF READING GOD'S WORD | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
Mary & Peter discuss the benefits of reading and rereading the Word of God & its power to transform our lives in the midst of everyday life!

BATTLING DISCOURAGEMENT | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
As we face the weariness and discouragement of outwardly wasting away, Mary & Peter discuss 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and the impact that these verses have had in their spiritual journey.

EMBRACING THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR TODAY | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
A continuation of last week's podcast on purpose, Peter & Mary discuss Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 as we think about walking in the purposes of God in whatever he has placed in front of us today!

WHAT'S MY PURPOSE IN LIFE? | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
When our plans for life are changed by circumstances outside our control, we often struggle with understanding our purpose in life. In this week's conversation, Peter and Mary point to Psalm 57:2 and 1 Corinthians 10:31 to help shift our focus from the things that we do to the posture of our heart by which we do them.

THE PEACE OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF ANXIETY | A Conversation with Peter & Mary Frey
This week's conversation with Peter & Mary Frey is centered on what we've been learning personally as we walk with the God of all peace amidst the anxieties of this world. We discuss the book of Habbakuk and Philippians 4:4-9.

Why We Share Our Lives With the World | Peter & Mary Frey
A conversation with Peter & Mary Frey about how their faith in Jesus shapes their purpose for sharing the ups and downs of everyday life on YouTube. At the heart of this conversation is 1 Thessalonians 2:8 - "...We were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us."

HOW WE LIVE TODAY MATTERS | 2 Corinthians 5:10 | Living with Hope Podcast
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil." 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10
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WALKING BY FAITH | 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 | Living with Hope Podcast [featuring Mary Frey]
Mary joins me on the podcast as we discuss what it looks like to walk by faith, not by sight!

GOD PREPARED US FOR THIS | 2 Corinthians 5:5 | Living with Hope Podcast
"He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee." 2 Corinthians 5:5

TRUSTING GOD AMIDST UNCERTAINTY | Matthew 6:25-34 | Living with Hope Podcast
Worry is allowing the cares of this world to cloud our vision of God's care for us. Trust is allowing God's care for us to color how we see the cares of this world!

TRUE LIVING IS YET TO COME | 2 Corinthians 5:1-4 | Living with Hope Podcast
Our future hope is grounded in the reality of sharing in the resurrection life of Jesus!

HOW TO KEEP FROM LOSING HEART | 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 | Living with Hope Podcast
As we behold the glory of Jesus, we experience inward renewal and a shift in perspective as we walk through suffering.

FUTURE HOPE FUELS OUR PRESENT MISSION | 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 | Living with Hope Podcast
Suffering with hope should lead us to doxology - giving thanksgiving and glory to God!

THE POWER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN OUR SUFFERING | 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 | Living with Hope Podcast
We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us! - 2 Corinthians 4:7

THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL | 2 Corinthians 4:6 | Living with Hope Podcast
God has shone in our hearts the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus!

IT'S NOT ABOUT ME | 2 Corinthians 4:5 | Living with Hope Podcast
The Christian life is not about advancing how great we are, it is about showing how great Jesus is!

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS | 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 | Living with Hope Podcast
Apart from Christ, we are blinded by Satan to the light of the gospel, namely the glory of who Jesus is!

ASH WEDNESDAY | 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 | Living with Hope Podcast
On this Ash Wednesday, we recognize our dependence on God's mercy and His Word as the means of our transformation!

BOLD & BEHOLDING | 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 | Living with Hope Podcast
Because of our glorious hope in Christ, we have boldness to behold the glory of Jesus, and we are changed!

A GREATER GLORY | 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 | Living with Hope Podcast
If the law that led to death was glorious... how much more glorious is the Spirit that leads to life!

SUFFICIENCY IN CHRIST | 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 | Living with Hope Podcast

CREDENTIALS FOR MINISTRY | 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 | Living with Hope Podcast
Paul points to his credentials not in a man-made letter but in a spirit-transformed heart.

MOTIVATION FOR MINISTRY | 2 Corinthians 2:17 | Living with Hope Podcast
Our motivation for ministry is not to be self-serving but Christ exalting!

WE ARE THE AROMA OF CHRIST | 2 Corinthians 2:12-16 | Living with Hope Podcast
Two images of the Christian life are grounded in defeat and sacrifice but point to to victory and life!

FORGIVENESS IS OUR DNA | 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 | Living with Hope Podcast
The core of who we are as followers of Jesus is forgiven... and so we also forgive!

IT'S FOR YOUR JOY | 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4 | Living with Hope Podcast
The pastoral heart of Paul's ministry was a position of a co-laboring for joy!

ESTABLISHED BY GOD | 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 | Living with Hope Podcast
Paul points to the faithfulness of God to establish us, anoint us, seal us, and guarantee us by his Spirit!

HE IS OUR YES & AMEN | 2 Corinthians 1:15-20 | Living with Hope Podcast
All the promises of God find their yes in Christ!

CONFIDENT SIMPLICITY | 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 | Living with Hope Podcast
In the face of critics, Paul puts his confidence in a simple and sincere reliance on the grace of God!

SUFFERING TOGETHER | 2 Corinthians 1:11 | Living with Hope Podcast
God has designed the church to be a place where we join one another in holding onto hope in suffering!

DOES GOD GIVE US MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE? | 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 | Living with Hope Podcast
The message of 2 Corinthians 1 is that God does give us more than we can handle... and it's for a reason.

GOSPEL-CENTERED SUFFERING | 2 Corinthians 1:5-7 | Living with Hope Podcast
Gospel-centered suffering has an unshakable hope because it is grounded in the reality that Jesus suffered for us and walks with us in our suffering!

THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING | 2 Corinthians 1:4 | Living with Hope Podcast
As we experience God's comfort in suffering, we discover a purpose in our suffering.

THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT | 2 Corinthians 1:3 | Living with Hope Podcast
A reflection on the two names of God we find in 2 Corinthians 1:3, the Father of mercies & God of all comfort!

INTRO TO 2 CORINTHIANS | Living with Hope Podcast
Kicking off a new study in 2 Corinthians 1-5 on gospel ministry in the midst of suffering.

PRAYING WITH NEW PRIORITIES | Ephesians 6:19-24 | Living with Hope Podcast
The gospel reshapes our prayers with new priorities!

THE POSTURE OF PRAYER | Ephesians 6:18 | Living with Hope Podcast
The posture of standing firm in our spiritual battles is the posture of dependence on the Spirit in prayer!

THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT | Ephesians 6:17 | Living with Hope Podcast
The final piece of spiritual armor in Ephesians 6 is the Word of God!

THE HELMET OF SALVATION | Ephesians 6:17 | Living with Hope Podcast
The helmet of salvation guards our thoughts from wandering into temptation and doubt!

THE SHIELD OF FAITH | Ephesians 6:16 | Living with Hope Podcast
Faith in Jesus is the front line of defense in the Christian life!

THE READINESS OF THE GOSPEL | Ephesians 6:15 | Living with Hope Podcast
The good news of peace in Christ gives a readiness to take the gospel to our world!

THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS | Ephesians 6:14 | Living with Hope Podcast
The role of righteousness in standing firm in the gospel!

THE BELT OF TRUTH | Ephesians 6:14 | Living with Hope Podcast
Unpacking the meaning of the belt of truth in Ephesians 6:14.

STAND FIRM | Ephesians 6:10-13 | Living with Hope Podcast
The final charge of Ephesians is to stand firm amidst the spiritual battle for our attention and affections!

AN AUDIENCE OF ONE | Ephesians 6:1-9 | Living with Hope Podcast

THE MYSTERY OF MARRIAGE | Ephesians 5:21-33 | Living with Hope Podcast
Marriage is about something bigger than a commitment between two people... it's a picture of the gospel!

FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT | Ephesians 5:15-20 | Living with Hope Podcast
Being filled with the Spirit changes the way we view our time, our relationships, and the way we view everything!

WALK IN THE LIGHT | Ephesians 5:1-14 | Living with Hope Podcast
Love selflessly, live sacredly & you will shine brightly as children of God!

FIT FOR A SAINT | Ephesians 5:3-4 | Living with Hope Podcast
Ephesians 5:3-4 gives us instruction for a life that is fitting for children of God!

WALK IN LOVE | Ephesians 5:1-2 | Living with Hope Podcast
The characteristic of beloved children of God is self-giving sacrificial love!

ROOTED IN THE WORD | Psalm 1:1-6 | Living with Hope Podcast
To kick off the new year, we consider Psalm 1 as a benchmark for what it looks like to be rooted in God's Word.

HOPE HAS COME! | Living with Hope Podcast - Christmas Day
As we celebrate Christ's coming, we celebrate that hope has come!

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 24
It's Christmas Eve & in Isaiah 9:2, we celebrate the dawning of a new day in Christ!

SHOW ME YOUR GLORY | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 23
Exodus 34:6-7 gives us a picture of the glory that took on flesh in John 1:14.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 22
A prayer for the fourth Sunday of Advent.

LIGHT HAS COME | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 21
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned." - Isaiah 9:2

MORE THAN A NAME | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 20
In Isaiah 9:6, we have an amazing description of Christ's identity!

THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 19
God delights in disappointing the expectations of the this world to show his glory, wisdom and grace!

THE BIRTHPLACE OF CHRIST | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 18
The birthplace of Christ in Bethlehem wasn't an incidental detail in the Christmas narrative... it was evidence of God at work in the details!

THE VIRGIN BIRTH | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 17
What is the significance of the virgin birth? Isaiah 7:14 gives us insight into this fulfilled prophecy.

DID MARY KNOW? | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 16
Did Mary realize the life-changing, history-shaking reality of the child she would deliver?

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 15
A prayer for this Third Sunday of Advent as we celebrate and long for Christ's coming!

THE GROANING OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 14

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 13
A look at Isaiah 52:7 and the good news of advent that there is peace, happiness, salvation & the reign of God in Christ Jesus!

THE GOOD SHEPHERD | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 12
Jesus came to be our shepherd who gave his life for the sheep!

THE REASON HE CAME | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 11
During advent, we don't merely celebrate the occasion of Jesus' coming but the reason that he came!

THE WONDER OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 10
As we walk by faith, we savor the wonder and imagination of Christ's coming!

PREPARING THE WAY | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 9
Reflecting on Isaiah 40:3-5, we consider how to prepare our hearts for Christmas!

A PRAYER FOR ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 8
A prayer for this second Sunday of Advent.

CHRISTMAS WASN'T AN AFTERTHOUGHT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 7
The genealogy in Matthew 1:1-17 carries incredible significance for our celebration of Advent.

THE PROMISE OF PEACE | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 6
Advent is a season in which we celebrate that Jesus entered our brokenness, anxiety, and fears... and He came to bring us peace!

WHAT'S HIS NAME? | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 5
Reflection of the identity of Jesus in relation to Exodus 3:14-15.

WAITING | Psalm 130 | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 4
A look at Psalm 130 as a guide for waiting on God in this season of advent!

THE EXPECTATION OF ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 3
From the anticipation of the promise comes the expectation of hope! A reflection on Genesis 4:1.

THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 2
The anticipation of Christmas began long before the birth of Christ... it started in the garden of Eden!

A PRAYER FOR ADVENT | Living with Hope Podcast - Advent Day 1
We start off the season of Advent with a prayer of longing for Christ's coming!

THE END OF THE STORY | Revelation 5 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 29
The book of Revelation points us to the end of all things... the worship of Jesus because HE alone is worthy!

BREATHING PRAISE TO GOD | Psalm 150 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 29
From the words of Psalm 150, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!"

PSALM 138 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 28
Happy Thanksgiving! Whatever life looks like today, may we find our hearts grateful to God!

OVERFLOW WITH GRATITUDE | Colossians 3:15-17 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep 27
Gratitude overflows out of the life that is ruled by the peace of Christ!

GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 26
On this Thanksgiving week, we take a look at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and the command to rejoice, pray & give thanks!

STEADFAST LOVE | Psalm 136 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 25
Reflecting on Psalm 136, we give thanks on today's podcast for the steadfast love of God that endures forever!

PRAYING PSALM 107 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 24

WORDS MATTER | Ephesians 2:29-32 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 23
As Christians, we recognize that words have power, and we want our words to show others the same grace that we have received in Christ!

FROM SELF TO CHRIST | Ephesians 4:25-28 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 22
Some practical implications of putting on the new self in Christ from Ephesians 4:25-28.

TRANSFORMATION | Ephesians 4:17-24 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 21
The transformation of the gospel is a continual putting off our old self and putting on our new self in Christ Jesus!

THE MARK OF MATURITY | Ephesians 4:7-16 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 20
Walking worthy of the gospel means growing up to maturity in Christ and participating in his design for the church as a means for moving one another to maturity.

WALK WORTHY | Ephesians 4:1-6 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 19
Starting the second half of the book of Ephesians, we are called to walk worthy of who we are in Christ Jesus.

IMMEASURABLY MORE | Ephesians 3:14-21 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 18
Paul's prayer for the Ephesians guides us today in praying for a deeper knowledge of the limitless love of Christ and trust in the immeasurable power of God.

PRAYING PSALM 13 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 17
A Psalm of lament leads us in honesty with the emotions of living in a broken world and ends in trust in God's unfailing love.

THE MYSTERY REVEALED | Ephesians 3:1-13 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 16
The unfolding of God's plan and the revelation of grace have implications for boldness in our faith today!

A PLACE OF BELONGING | Ephesians 2:19-22 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 15 (Feat. Mary Frey)
Mary Frey joins me on the podcast to discuss Ephesians 2:19-22 and the church as a place of belonging. (We apologize for the audio echo in this episode!)

RECONCILIATION | Ephesians 2:14-18 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 14
In Christ, we have peace with God which makes peace with one another!

REMEMBER | Ephesians 2:11-13 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 13
In order to realized the implications of God's grace, we must remember the implications of being without hope.

HIS WORKMANSHIP | Ephesians 2:10 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 12 (feat. Mary Frey)
With special guest, Mary Frey, we dive into Ephesians 2:10 and explore the relationship between grace and works.

BY GRACE | Ephesians 2:8-9 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 11
The relationship between God's grace and our salvation is essential to the good news of Jesus Christ!

PRAYING PSALM 121 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 10
Sundays in the Psalms! Today we pray through Psalm 121!

UNION WITH CHRIST | Ephesians 2:6-7 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep 9
We live in the "already but not yet" reality of being united with Christ!

BUT GOD | Ephesians 2:1-5 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 8
It is in the context of our predicament of sin that we see and experience the richness of God's mercy, love and grace.

RESURRECTION POWER | Ephesians 1:19-23 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 7
Exploring the second half of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, we see that the power behind the Christian life and hope is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus!

GOING DEEPER | Ephesians 1:15-18 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 6
In Ephesians 1:15-18, we're given the opportunity to eavesdrop on Paul's prayer for a deeper knowledge of God and a greater realization of hope!

SEALED BY THE SPIRIT | Ephesians 1:11-14 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 5
In Ephesians 1:11-14, we explore the role of the Holy Spirit as a seal and deposit of the hope that is ours in Christ Jesus.

REDEEMED | Ephesians 1:7-10 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 4
As we continue to explore the blessings of being in Christ Jesus, in Ephesians 1:7-10, we unpack the meaning of redemption!

PRAYING PSALM 100 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 3
On this Sunday episode, we pray through Psalm 100 together as a guide for worship.

CHOSEN | Ephesians 1:4-6 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 2
Before time began, God set his love upon us. This episode explores the mystery and glory of God's election as we dig into Ephesians 1:4-6.

#BLESSED | Ephesians 1:3 | Living with Hope Podcast - Ep. 1
The book of Ephesians begins with a description of the blessings that are ours in Christ Jesus. This first episode of the Living with Hope Podcast digs into Ephesians 1:3 and explores what it means to be #blessed in Christ!

The Joy of Gospel Priorities | Philippians 1:12-18
When the gospel is our priority, the joy of Christ will shape our circumstances rather than our circumstances shaping our joy!

I AM: The True Vine | John 15:1-16
We have a tendency to overcomplicate the Christian life by losing sight of our Union with Christ. This final message in the "I AM" series through the gospel of John is a call to simply stay connected to Jesus.

I AM: The Resurrection
As we consider the implications for Jesus' Resurrection for us today, here's a look at the raising of Lazarus in John 11 and how Jesus wants to ground the resurrection in a relational person rather than an abstract concept.

The Door to Life | John 10:7-10
The third of Jesus' seven "I AM" statements in the gospel of John, "I am the door." Jesus is the door to God's promises, God's provision, and our purpose!

The Light of the World | John 8:12
The second of Jesus' seven "I AM" statements in John's gospel. We trace the metaphor of light throughout the Scriptures and see how John's gospel shapes its message around Jesus' statement that HE is the light of the world!

The Bread of Life | John 6:35
The first of seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. Jesus invites us to experience the satisfaction that our souls long for because HE is the substance that our souls were created for.

The Narrow Way of the Kingdom | Matthew 7:12-14
Jesus tells us that there are only two paths in life. There are two ways to respond to the Kingdom of God... and the path that leads to life is not the path of the so-called "religious".

Bold Children of a Good Father | Matthew 7:7-11
Grounding our prayers in the goodness of God as our Father can give us confidence, persistence & boldness in our prayer lives. Listen as Peter unpacks Jesus' invitation to "Ask, Seek & Knock"

Who's to Judge? | Matthew 7:1-6
People like to quote Jesus' words, "Do not judge" but does it mean what we think it means? Is Jesus telling us to never judge others? Here's a message on Matthew 7:1-6 that considers what grace-centered judgment in the church looks like!

When Worry Clouds Our Vision | Matthew 6:25-34
Worry is allowing the cares of this world cloud our vision of God's care for us. A message on Matthew 6:25-34, encouraging you to put worry in perspective and make the Kingdom of God a priority.

Your Treasure Is Your Master | Matthew 6:19-24
Jesus challenges our relationship with money to help us understand that what our hearts treasure will become our master!

Lies that Lead to Hypocrisy | Matthew 6:16-18

Praying for Deliverance | Matthew 6:13

The Prayer of Forgiveness | Matthew 6:12

Praying with Kingdom Priorities | Matthew 6:10
