This sermon, based on Hebrews 12, teaches that God disciplines us not in anger but as a loving trainer, using painful hardships to nurture our growth and produce righteousness. We are called to endure this process, trusting that His discipline is for our good and leads to ultimate blessings, including healing and sanctification.

Pastor Jim addressed the topic of body image, explaining that it often becomes an idol when we seek acceptance and worth apart from God. He taught that true and lasting beauty is found not in external appearances or our own works, but in the gospel truth that we are loved and accepted by God because of His grace.

This sermon teaches that money can become an idol, distracting us from our relationship with God and causing anxiety. We are encouraged to trust in God's provision and to seek His kingdom first, knowing that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.

This sermon teaches that placing our hope and seeking our rest in leisure and recreation is a form of idolatry, as these can't provide true fulfillment. The message encourages us to find our rest by coming to Jesus, who, with His gentle and lowly heart, offers us true rest and a relationship that truly satisfies.

This sermon teaches that our true identity and worth are found in Christ alone, not in the approval of others or our own successes and failures. The message encourages us to embrace our identity as children of God, trusting that our ultimate approval comes from Him.

This sermon reveals that our pursuit of worldly fame is a form of idolatry, but the gospel offers true freedom from this obsession in the person of Jesus Christ. By humbly receiving the honor He purchased for us through His sacrificial death, we are empowered to serve others and find our true worth in Him alone, rather than in the fleeting recognition of the world.

This sermon, from the series "First Place Goes To," teaches that even good things like children can become idols if they take the first place in our hearts instead of God. Using the story of Abraham and Isaac, the message encourages believers to confront their idols, reminding them that true worth and success are found in Christ alone, not in the achievements of their children.

Based on Luke 24, this sermon teaches that Jesus' resurrection provides a powerful antidote to our doubts and fears, renewing our desires and freeing us from the fear of missing out. The message encourages us to live out the hope of the resurrection by doing good in the world, knowing that our own wounds can be redeemed for a greater purpose, just as Jesus retained His scars.

This Good Friday message teaches that the darkness at the crucifixion symbolizes the judgment Jesus willingly endured as the ultimate payment for our sins, fulfilling his sacrificial role. The tearing of the temple veil at his death signifies that all barriers between us and God have been removed, making his grace and forgiveness accessible to everyone who accepts him.

This sermon teaches that Jesus experienced deep rejection and betrayal—from soldiers, from Judas, and ultimately from God the Father as He took on our sin. However, it also highlights the difference between Peter’s repentance and Judas’ despair, reminding us that despite our betrayals, God’s steadfast love and grace remain.

Based on Luke 22, this sermon teaches that Jesus’ Passover meal with His disciples wasn’t just a historical event, but a moment that redefined community through His impending sacrifice. The sermon explains that just as the Passover meal symbolized freedom from slavery, Jesus’ body and blood establish a new covenant that frees us from sin and creates a new, redeemed community bound together by His sacrifice.

This sermon teaches that Jesus is the real King who came in humility and peace, not military might, as prophesied. By His authority, He transforms lives and restores all of creation, demonstrating that true strength is found in His ultimate act of love and sacrifice on the cross.