The Bible goes out of its way to describe just how large Gods grace is for us. Why is it so hard then for us to own the gift so freely given? How does acceptance of this gift allow us to be cross driven in life.
The End of All Things usually signifies an end times series. The Cross however asks us for a different kind of ending. This is the ending of idolatry in our lives.
The Cross propels us to live in view of eternity. How we live declares what we believe.
As an extension of last week's sermon, "The Way of the Cross" Jeremy Kughn continues to discuss what a cruciform life looks like. This sermon is challenging to those who wish to find hope in Jesus.
Christians usually get very excited about archaeology or ancient discoveries that enhance their love for God. We refer to them as "Christian Evidences" and many have written books on the subject. One subject in particular is in regards to the earliest name of the church. Some scholars say it was "The Way" in reference to texts in the book of Acts. Whether it is or isn't really doesn't matter. What matters is the meaning of "The Way". This "Way" is spelled out in living a Cruciformed life. A life formed by the cross. The Way for 1st century Jews and Gentiles was a New Way to live and surprise humanity with the unexpected.
One thing Christians get very passionate about is dying to yourself. Jesus commanded it, Paul affirmed it over and over, yet doing it calls for sacrifice. In today's message Jeremy explores the meaning of the cross and what it reveals about dying to yourself daily.
Being forgiven and Living forgiven are two different things. One is about a current state of being and the other is a state of being mingled with a magnificent purpose. What did the cross have to do with allowing children of God to live forgiven. Take a journey with us to find out.
If we are made in the image of God, where does sin come into play? Join Seth Madaris as he today spells out the impact of sin on our created purpose.
Henri Nouwen once said that "Solitude is the furnace for the soul". It is important to be away from things we love on occasion to recenter ourselves and decide who we are and what is it that truly matters to us. In this lesson, Jeremy Kughn challenges us to take a long hard look at the process of distancing ourselves from the affects of spirituality.