Pastor Jason shares several words for people to take with them in the new year: Praise, Sustain, Restore, Vindicate, Faithful, Integrity. He references the many writings of David throughout the Psalms.
Pastor Jason ends our series in Nehemiah as he reminds us how our works without a heart for Jesus will lead us right back to bondage. We then give thanks to Jesus for His covenant by coming to the Lord's table in communion.
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 6, and we see how Nehemiah responds to the temptations thrown at him from others, and how discernment can reveal the will of God in our own lives.
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 5, and Nehemiah reminds us: Freedom is not for privilege, but for service. Wealth is not for indulgence, but for generosity. Leadership is not for power, but for compassion.
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 4, and we see how Nehemiah faces the opposition from Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites from all sides. From this, we learn how to face the different kinds of opposition in our own lives.
Pastor Jason reads from Nehemiah 4, we see how the people of Jerusalems' discouragement towards rebuilding their once destroyed wall, and we hear Nehemiah's response to the people. We then remember what Christ did for us and our discouragement on the cross through communion.
Pastor Clint reads about King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and who he goes to for counsel, as well as Daniel's prayer to the Lord.
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 3, we learn how certain people were assigned to work certain gates in the city of Jerusalem, and we understand the importance of finding your community.
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 2, we look at how Nehemiah approaches the king with his request, and we apply this to how we approach the authorities in our lives.
Pastor Jason reads from Nehemiah 2 and helps us realize how God does His best work in the dark. We then remember what Christ did for us by coming to the Lord's table for communion.
Pastor Jennifer reads about two miracles Jesus performs at pools in Jerusalem, and how Jesus gives new life and new identity to those in need–even today!
Pastor Jason continues in Nehemiah 1, and we better understand how God positioned, equipped, and used Nehemiah in his brokenness.
Pastor Jason leads us in Nehemiah's prayer and explains how to pray to God when your life seems to be in ruins.
Pastor Jason reads from Hebrews and reminds us that our confidence isn't in what we do, but in what Jesus did for us. We then remember what that was by coming to the Lord's Table in communion.
Dr. Mark Rutland ends our series on The Lord's Prayer by looking at Matthew 6, connecting it to Psalm 23, understanding God's will in earth, and showing us what forgiveness looks like.
Pastor Clint reads the next portion of the Lord's Prayer and tells us about the "prayer that carries" when facing temptation.
Pastor Jason reminds us of the necessity to practice forgiveness, no matter the circumstance, and why it's included in the Lord's Prayer.
Pastor Jason reminds us how to approach God with childlike faith, and reminds us what kind of provider our God is.
Pastor Jason continues expanding on the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, and we recognize some differences between His kingdom and worldly kingdoms, and His will with our will. We then remember what Christ did for us on the cross by coming to the Lord's table in communion.
Pastor Jason explains the meaning of "hallow", and leads us in hallowing the name of the Lord.