This week, church elder, Jim White continues our series and teaches on Genesis 27 and 28. In this story, sin and chaos take center stage. Yet, in spite of the unfaithfulness of God's people, we clearly see how God remains faithful, continuing to fulfill His promises to Abraham's lineage. Ultimately, this story points us to the truth that God will not leave us or forsake us. He follows through on His word, even when we don't.
Continuing our series, Pastor Noah teaches on the famous story where God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, found in Genesis 22. Why does God make such a request? Because when our faith is tested, our hearts are revealed. We find through this story that when God calls us to trust in Him with what we love most, He is sure to always provide for what we need most.
Continuing our sermon series, this week Pastor Noah teaches on Genesis 19:1-29. Why is it that when the angel warned Lot regarding God's plan for Sodom and Gomorrah, he hesitated to obey (cf. verse 16)? Could it have been Lot's attachment to the city and to what he had built over the years? Likewise, this story calls us to interrogate where we may be compromising our devotion to God by giving priority to worldly pursuits.
What does it look like to wait on God's promise? Drawing on Genesis 15, Pastor Noah teaches how Abram exercised faith in the midst of waiting. Abram's example set a precedent for us and through this sermon we are reminded to not give up while we wait because our God is faithful to complete what He promised.
Continuing our series, Bookends, Pastor Kensen Lam from Park Bridgeport teaches on Genesis 12:1-9. When faced with uncertainty, what do we do? Abram's story reveals God's faithful character, that even when asked to step out in faith, God's promises are sure and trustworthy.
What is the nature of pride? Genesis 11 gives us a clear picture through the story of the tower babel. In this sermon, Pastor Noah asks us to reflect on the towers we may building in our own lives. We're reminded that while pride may promise greatness, it only leads to disappointment. Indeed, the life of Jesus showcases the exact opposite; a humility that is outward facing, beautifully fulfilling, and which leads to unity.
This Sunday we paused our series, titled Bookends, for Pastor Noah to share a special message. What does it mean to be the Church in this day and age? Pastor Noah speaks to the heart behind our motivation for this season and beyond.
Where is hope found in a world consumed by evil and chaos? To answer this timely question, Pastor Noah teaches on Genesis 6 through 9; the famous story of Noah and the Ark. Even though Noah serves as an incredible example of hope, post-flood sin remains. But God, in His love and kindness, would eventually send the ultimate sign. The One who would redeem all of humanity and rescue us from our sin. His name is Jesus.
This week we continue our sermon series titled "Bookends" with Pastor Noah teaching on Genesis 4. The infamous story of Cain and Abel provides us with a full picture of just how devastating sin is. In what ways have we allowed sin to rule in our lives? And what can we do about it? Thankfully, as we read in the text, we can call on the name of the Lord. Doing this provides us with a pathway to grace.
Continuing our Bookends series, this week Pastor Noah teaches on Genesis 3. What is sin? What is its consequence? And how do we handle it? In this passage, we not only learn about the fall of humanity, but how God, in his grace and mercy, rescues us from our sin.
Continuing our Bookends series, this week Pastor Noah teaches on Genesis 2. Have you ever wondered: what was I truly made for? In this passage, we learn that our story and purpose are inextricably tied to God and our fulfillment comes from knowing not only who we are but whose we are.
Pastor Noah begins our new sermon series - Bookends. A journey through understanding God's Story in Genesis and Revelations.
In the first of the series, he shares the importance of this series and the foundation Genesis 1 sets for how we are to understand God's Greater Story in our lives.
In times of trouble, do we trust that God is for us? And if we so, how do we know for sure? Concluding our series on the Psalms, deacon, Herb Lin teaches on Psalm 91. In the full context of scripture, we see that the ultimate fulfillment of the promises declared in Psalm 91 are in Christ. This psalm is not only a meditation that reflects our prayer to God, but it is also Christ’s prayer on our behalf, which actualizes God’s promise to us.
Continuing our series on the Psalms, this Sunday Pastor Noah teaches on one of the most iconic Psalms of all time: Psalm 23. What does it mean to live a life led by God? In this Psalm, we learn that David reflects on God as a shepherd leader who provides, protects, and pursues his flock.
Continuing our series on the Psalms, Pastor Noah teaches on Psalm 13. God has given us one of the greatest tools to trust Him in times of hardship and frustration: lament.
This week, we continue our Psalms series with Thomas Paukovitz, Pastoral Resident at our Park South Loop location. What does it mean to live a life of praise to God? In Psalm 30, we see that a life of praise is a life fulfilled.
Continuing our series on the Psalms, this week Church Elder Jim White teaches on Psalm 139. In this Psalm, we are reminded that God knows us, pursues us, and is unequaled in His love for us.
This week we begin a new series on the Psalms, starting with Psalm 131. What is occupying and troubling your heart? Pastor Noah shares how hope in Jesus is the only remedy for our pride-filled and troubled hearts.
This week we conclude our series on the Gospel of Luke. Pastor Noah asks the question; with all the worries and anxieties of this world, what can we truly rely upon? In our passage, Luke 24v36-53, after Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples faced similar uncertainties. But Jesus appeared to them saying "peace be with you." How can we find unshakeable peace in our lives? The answer is worship; knowing, valuing, treasuring, and enjoying God above all earthly things. When we find deep satisfaction in God, it naturally overflows into praise and acts of love toward others, giving us the unshakeable peace Jesus declared.
This week Pastor Noah preaches on the book of Ruth, exploring God's hesed love. What is hesed? Through Ruth's devotion to Naomi, Boaz's kindness to Ruth, and God's redemptive provision for both women, we see hesed as love that goes beyond obligation—it's an act of extraordinary,compassionate mercy, or generosity on behalf of someone in dire need, and springing from loyalty to a covenantal relationship. And ultimately, Jesus, our savior, is the perfect embodiment of God's hesed love.