Is Christianity just about being "nicer to each other"? In this Maundy Thursday message, we dive into the deep theological necessity of Christ's sacrifice. By looking at Matthew 26 and Hebrews 9, we discover that Jesus didn't come to modify our behavior; He came to give us new hearts.

Explore the meaning of the "blood of the covenant" and why the death of Christ is the only sufficient payment for our rebellion against God. Whether you are preparing for the Lord's Table or seeking to understand the core of the Gospel, this sermon offers a clear look at the eternal redemption obtained for us by the spotless Lamb.

Would you buy a house based on curb appeal alone, or would you want an inspection? This Palm Sunday, we look at Jesus as the King who comes to inspect the temple and the heart. Pastor Mark Groen walks through Matthew 21:1–17, highlighting the contrast between human expectations of power and God’s plan for a suffering Servant.

Are you feeling the weight of "digital stress"? In the final installment of our series on the Epistle of James, we examine how the connection of prayer provides a peace that no high-speed network can match. We look at the practical instructions James gives for prayer in all seasons of life—suffering, cheerfulness, and sickness—and why a "faith that works" always begins at the foot of God’s throne.

Patience is a virtue often thrust upon us without our consent through the providence of God. In this episode, we dive into the final chapter of James to discover what it means to "establish our hearts" in the midst of suffering.Join us as we learn to wait for the Lord's certain harvest with the steadfastness of Job and the faithfulness of the prophets.

In James 5:1–6, James makes sure that the stuff we chase in this life is no better off than our own temporary lives. Using the imagery of "fattened hearts," James warns against profiting off of others to benefit ourselves. The truth of the gospel is that our security is not found in the temporary, but in what God has freely given to us in the Lord Jesus Christ.

How often do we make plans for next year, next month, or even tomorrow as if we have a guarantee of those days? James 4:13-17 provides a necessary corrective to our pride. This sermon explores the biblical doctrine of the brevity of life and the necessity of submitting all our earthly ambitions to the sovereign will of God. Listen in as we discuss why "knowing the right thing to do" and failing to do it is considered sin, and how to live with eternity in view.

"What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you?" James begins chapter 4 with a piercing question that targets the human heart. In this sermon, we discuss the "internal Civil War" that every believer faces—the conflict between the spirit and the flesh. We explore why "phantom limb" pains of our old nature still itch for sin and how we can find victory through the grace God gives to the humble.

Learn why true peace with others begins with submission to God and a heart of genuine repentance.

"Who is wise and understanding among you?". James asks a question that hits closer to home than we might like to admit. This week, we dig into the difference between simply possessing information and walking in true, godly discernment.

In this episode:

• Why we equate wisdom with being "the smartest person in the room".

• The warning against "unspiritual and demonic" wisdom.

• The essential starting point: The Fear of the Lord.

• Practical ways to create a "harvest of righteousness" in your home and workplace.

Join us as we learn to let the Word of God shape our conduct and our hearts.