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 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.

This sermon teaches that even in Genesis 3, the gospel's four pillars are evident, starting with Adam and Eve's example of faith in God's promises despite their failure. God's provision of animal skins to cover their sin foreshadows Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, which allows believers to fix their eyes on Him as their deliverer. The message encourages the congregation to face their trials with hope, embracing their new identity as beloved children of God.

This sermon on Genesis 3 teaches that while original sin has corrupted all of humanity and creation, God provides hope and redemption through Jesus. The message explains that sin distorts our relationship with God and others, but through Christ, we are freed from sin's bondage and offered a restored relationship with our Creator.

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 on Genesis 2 teaches that God, the ultimate Gardener, created humanity from dust to work and live in a perfect garden, which served as a temple where He would dwell with them. By embracing His role as the new Adam, Jesus atoned for our sin on the cross—the ultimate tree—making it possible for us to return to God’s presence in the new, eternal garden city.