I think it’s time we as a church get serious about the Ghost. Who is He? What does He do? Why does it matter? We need to lay down a healthy foundation of objective truth about the Spirit upon which those more subjective truths must stand.Pastor Josh Perry

The only explanation for the radical transformation of the early believers is the presence of the Holy Spirit. He brought power, courage, and joy. The same must be true of us. If we are going to live extraordinary lives for Christ, the only power that can pull it off, is the Spirit of the Living God. Nothing else.…

Most of us would have to admit that the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Sprit is a great mystery. In this series, I hope we move quietly and closely to the One who has been sent to fill us with His presence. He wants to empower us. He can change our attitudes and our emotions. He can warm us with his love, comfort us in our pain, strengthen …

This sermon is intended to convince you to become Christocentric. That Jesus would define our lives. If there's anything in life that we should be passionate about, it's Him. Thinking about Him, dwelling on Him, rejoicing in Him, and allowing Him to color the way we look at the world.Pastor Josh Perry

There is no human life more impressive in human history than Jesus. But Jesus never sought to impress. He wanted to transform. And he did that by coming to serve and to give his life for many.Pastor Josh Perry

A mediator is someone who can objectively represent both sides and is qualified to understand the demands and responsibilities of both sides in order to bring them together in reconciliation. There is one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.Pastor Josh Perry

We're natural-born cravers. We were created to be. God has instilled in all of us desires, ambitions, wants, all with the drive toward satisfaction in life. There is bread that keeps us alive, but none of these things will give us eternal life. What can? Only Jesus, the Bread of Life.Pastor Rory Chapman

Are you sick? Weary? Suffering? Depressed? Most of us are. All of us will be. But these old, broken bodies are pointing us to something glorious and eternal. The purpose of our sickness is to reveal our desperate need for Jesus and point us to redemption and resurrection.Greg Lucas

You and I are not innocent. We are guilty. We not only need a defense. We need a defender. Someone who will plead our case in order to set us free. Think they can get you forgiveness? Think that they should? The Bible says there is only one that good.Pastor Josh Perry

In times of trouble in mind and spirit, the Bible doesn't usually explain to us our situation or even the details of God's plans. The Bible does tell us, however, continually who God is. And to trust Him. Namely, that He is the way. He is truth. He is life.Pastor Josh Perry

To abide in Christ means to trust in, lean on, dwell deeply with Jesus. It’s to draw your power and motivation and direction from Him. Abiding leads to life. Refusing leads to death.Pastor Josh Perry

A sermon series on Jesus' person through a study of His names and titles has to be incomplete. Because He's infinite. But through a survey of his 4 biographies in the Bible, we can rest in God's choice to reveal what is essential for us. Through God's truth we can know Jesus fully, truly, and personally.…

We need a Shepherd, badly. We have a Shepherd, thankfully. Jesus is our Shepherd. He's a good leader, so we follow Him. He has great power, so we answer to Him. He knows everything, so we rest in Him.Pastor Josh Perry

Jesus is the beginning and ending of all things. And everything in between. He knows how the pattern all fits together. Because He puts it together and He holds it together. And He’s ready and able to defend it.Pastor Josh Perry

Messiah was the one who would fulfill all of the promises of God about the kingdom of God for the people of God. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He has the words of eternal life. Will you believe?Pastor Josh Perry

When it comes to God’s rule there is a monarchy, not a democracy. God’s arrangement of things is that there is a kingdom with a king. And this king be a king over all human kings. And this Lord be a Lord over all other lords. Or any other authority. That His name be above every other name. No one has the right over Him as He does over us. In fact, …

Jesus has a name above every other name. His sovereign authority is summed up in the name "Lord". We don't make him Lord, we acknowledge and receive Him as Lord through faith. Then live our lives in response to his good and gracious rule.Pastor Josh Perry

Moses’ psalm gives us a paradigm for how to live wisely. It starts with God, and ends with God. It focuses us on his holiness and wrath. It encourages us to live wisely in light of who he is. And it ends with his grace and favor. A perfect model, all year long.Pastor Rory Chapman

There is something in parts of our life that’s shameful, disappointing, embarrassing. And God in grace moves us from Nazareth to Bethlehem and because of His grace reminds us that He’s got a new future in mind. A new direction. For some, virtually a miracle.Pastor Josh Perry

Ruth's story serves as a countermelody to God's story of redemption. It is full of beauty, variety, and love. Proclaiming the message of a Redeemer who extends grace to all, regardless of our background or past.Pastor Josh Perry

Jesus said, I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. So when you come to Him you’re coming to a Savior, not a judge. And he is able to help you become the person of virtue that you’ve always wanted to be. And he can take those sins that have dominated you all of your life and deliver you and never hold them against you. Rahab is st…

God keeps His promises. Not only will God not break promises. He can’t break them. He not only won’t lie. He can’t lie. In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman. (Gal. 4:4) All the promises of God find their yes in Him. (2 Cor. 1:20)Pastor Josh Perry

These are the final recorded words of the apostle Paul. And they drip with grace. Through them we can prepare now for the inevitable final hours of our life. It happens as we receive grace. And then live in grace for the rest of our days.Pastor Josh Perry

Life can be lonely. Times can be hard. Needs can be many. Friends walking through it all with us can make all the difference. 2 Timothy 4:9-15 is all about cultivating close friendships and admitting needs. While we have no greater friend than Jesus Christ, we also need one another.Pastor Josh Perry

One of the greatest reasons I can think of loving and following Jesus is that he is a God of grace. A God of forgivingness. In Him we truly have someone who can help us with our regrets. One who can make all things new. He, alone, has the ability to free you from the bondage of your memory and remove the stains of our sin.…

There is a message to be proclaimed. It isn’t our message or our word. We don’t twist it or soften it or change it. We can’t even make anyone like it or believe it. We are given a divine charge to make a divine message known. Even if it doesn’t make people feel good. Even if it’s an offensive message to the culture. Even if you don’t think it will …

People who finish well do so because they live lives based on a core set of beliefs and convictions. This guides their lives. God has given us those beliefs and convictions in his word.Pastor Josh Perry

All of God's people want to make a big difference for God. God wants that for us too. It won't necessarily mean size, visibility, or applause. But it will mean impacting the lives of those around us as we remember the past, anticipate the future, and continue in our present.Pastor Josh Perry

We have been made for our times and our times are made for us. We have God's promises and power to live with discernment and decisiveness. Awareness and action.Pastor Josh Perry

Competence is what a person can do, and that they do it well. Character refers to who a person is, what they are like morally. In the case of Christian leadership character always is more important than competence. It's character that God is developing in his family.Pastor Josh Perry

God can be trusted to speak truth and keep his promises. We know this because of the Bible and the person of Jesus Christ. As diligently stay faithful to both we can stand firm against the tide of our times.Pastor Josh Perry

Not only is life difficult, the Christian life is a hard and narrow way. I want to set the record straight on that once and for all. The journey God has us on is full of valleys, setbacks, danger, unexpected detours, and obstacles. It is neither easy or simple. That isn't popular to say. It's not God's desire to make us feel good, but his desire is…

There are only two things on this earth that are eternal. The first is God’s word. The second thing is people. It does something to us when we realize that the Word of God and people are eternal investments. In light of that. God calls us to guard the word and refresh people.Pastor Josh Perry

Christ calls us to think straight and stand tall. Refuse to bend and bow to pressure. Swim up stream rather than drift down. Live without hesitation or laziness. Fully committed to Jesus Christ and his mission.Pastor Josh Perry

It's amazing how God's grace, mercy, and peace transform our attitude, perspective, and conscience. We become freed up to serve others in prayer, discipleship, and encouragement.Pastor Josh Perry

This is a call for all of us to step up. To get into the fight without fear. Our culture is hurting and being fed a way to life and happiness that will lead to death and sadness. And they won’t hear about Jesus unless we regularly sacrifice for the cause of Christ. Let's be and do what God has called us to.…

We are in God's hands. The choice to find meaningful connect in the church family is ours to make. We have 3 options. Either choose community, reject community, or postpone the choice. What will you choose?Pastor Josh Perry

God is love. So he gives love away. He gives us Jesus as a demonstration of his love. When we take Him we are receiving God’s love. But love isn’t put in our heart to stay. It’s to be given away to one another.Pastor Josh Perry

We don’t automatically relate to one another. Meaningful connection is the direct result of time, energy, and cultivation. True community will only result as we give ourselves to it's pursuit, motivated by our faith in God.Pastor Josh Perry

There are serious consequences to isolation. There are invaluable benefit to deep relationships. Our church must overcome present barriers to community and involvement. This will not only facilitate growth, but it is essential to our survival. Are you willing? Are you available?Pastor Josh Perry

We can have infinite joy in the midst of terrible times if we know Christ is proclaimed, even death is gain, and our salvation is obtained, here and now.Pastor Rory Chapman

Every Christian was once a fugitive from God. Our guilt was great and penalty severe. In Jesus we have a Mediator. Through grace, we are now reconciled to God not as slaves, but as sons and daughters.Pastor Josh Perry

You looking for the meaning of everything? You looking for all of God? You have it in the person of Jesus Christ. Beware of any teaching that undermines the sufficiency and deity of Jesus Christ.Pastor Josh Perry

Being “a different kind of man” is one of the highest and hardest callings you will ever receive. So be on alert, stand firm, be strong, act in love, and God let do extraordinary things for his glory and your good through your ordinary, faithful, different kind of life.Pastor Greg Lucas

To live in joy, I need the right hope. That’s Christ. To serve with joy, I need the right attitude. That’s Christs. To be on mission with joy I need the right message. That’s Christ. To rest with joy then I need the right resources. That’s Christ.Pastor Josh Perry

God has established our core identity in Jesus Christ, placed us in his family, and given us every thing we need to live for Jesus.Pastor Josh Perry

Jesus is the message, Christians are His messengers. The church's task is to faithfully make known that Jesus is the King of the world and calling all into his kingdom. Today is the day to take Jesus as Savior and Lord, if you haven't. If you have, today is the day to tell someone about Him.Pastor Josh Perry

If you’re dependent on your circumstances for hope you will never have hope. But when the object of our hope is God, we always have hope. For the Christian, hope isn’t an optional way to live, it’s essential. Because hope is a person. Jesus Christ.Pastor Josh Perry

We aren't a perfect church, but can be a real one. We don't have all the answers, but can care. We may not be smart, but can be wise. A people who cry and understand those who do. All because we bring it to Jesus who hurts with us and has been hurt on our behalf.Pastor Josh Perry

When journeying through storms remember the presence and promise of God, the importance of practical encouragement, and the necessity of complete faith. We have Jesus who says I love you and I died for you. I will be with you and never leave you on your journey. Your world may break apart but I will hold you fast.…