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This sermon defines hope as a confident belief in God's future goodness, rooted in His past redemptive acts. It teaches that despite the disappointment we may experience in people and the church, the power to overcome our differences and find true hope lies in recognizing Christ in Scripture and embracing His grace.

This sermon teaches that just as light refracts through a prism, the gospel's light transforms our lives, empowering us to imitate God and walk in love. By understanding the love we've been shown in our own salvation, we are enabled to love others in a way that is patient and kind, even in difficult situations.

Pastor Jason teaches that the Holy Spirit empowers every believer with unique spiritual gifts, not for personal gain but for the purpose of serving others. He encourages the church to humbly use these supernatural gifts in unity, building up the body of Christ for God's glory.

Pastor Ryan delivers a message on being missional, emphasizing the importance of sharing the gospel and being active in the community. He discusses the concept of mission, compassion, and discipleship, encouraging attendees to live purposefully and engage with those around them.

This sermon on communion teaches that it is both a vertical act of receiving God's grace and a horizontal act of extending that same grace to one another. Grounded in 1 Corinthians 11, the message calls the church to reject division and favoritism, recognizing that true communion is about unity and loving support for all believers.

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 on Genesis 2 teaches that marriage, when plagued by self-absorption and apathy, can only find its purpose by pursuing the covenantal oneness that mirrors the Trinity. Ultimately, marriage is a picture of the gospel, meant to reflect Christ's faithful and loving pursuit of His Church.

This sermon uses the early church's conflict in Acts 6 to highlight four commitments for a flourishing church: celebrating growth, caring for the vulnerable, prioritizing the ministry of the Word, and cultivating a "priesthood of all believers." By addressing internal conflict through delegation and maintaining a focus on these principles, the church ensures the continued increase of God's Word and the multiplication of disciples.

This sermon teaches that the early church's radical unity and generosity were a direct result of the Holy Spirit's power and their gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, which led to a powerful testimony and a community without need. It holds up Barnabas as a model of this selfless spirit and calls believers to emulate Jesus, the ultimate "son of encouragement" who gave everything for us.