As Paul is writing to the Galatians, he pivots toward defending gospel doctrine to help them turn back to Jesus and the sufficiency of His cross. He poses a series of rhetorical questions, each highlighting some of the beautiful benefits of the gospel. Through Paul’s initial questions that we studied last week, we saw how the gospel unleashes the Spirit and supplies the necessary resources to become complete. Today, we’ll examine two more questions Paul asked to help them see the gospel afresh.
Read moreKnowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40
Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40
In this Calvary Monterey sermon, our final study of Exodus, we delve into "Knowing God 17—God's Presence—Exodus 35-40." This sermon takes us on a journey through the final chapters of Exodus, exploring the construction of the Tabernacle and its significance in the Israelites' relationship with God. We examine the themes of sacrifice, priesthood, and the necessity of a sacred meeting space, and how these elements point towards the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This episode offers a vivid interpretation of Moses' experiences and the transformative power of God's presence, inviting listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journey and relationship with God. Join us as we uncover the depth and beauty of God's word and its relevance to our daily lives.
Read moreKnowing God 16—God's Nature—Exodus 32-34
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 16—God's Nature—Exodus 32-34
Read moreKnowing God 15—God's Heart—Exodus 25-31
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 15—God's Heart—Exodus 25-31
Read moreKnowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 14—God's Community—Exodus 21-24
Read moreExodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
Read moreKnowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 11—God Prepares—Exodus 17:8-18:27
Read moreKnowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
Sunday Teaching: Knowing God 06—God's Power—Exodus 7-10
Read moreThe Cost of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)
In our last post, we thought about the attractiveness of following Christ. Jesus is attractive. And he is the Christ. But the disciples needed to know what kind of Messiah he would be because the wrong view would lead to a wrong view of discipleship. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreArchival Post & Podcast: Build A Support Team Like Jonathan
Home field advantage is a thing. Some athletes say they thrive on opposition, that they love playing in front of a hostile crowd. But, time and time again, it is a general rule that teams win a higher percentage of games when playing on their home field, ice, court, or turf. Many factors are cited, but one is the support of the fans.
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