Aug 1, 2021
Sermon: Staring at the Unseen
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
II Corinthians 4: "We do not lose heart!", Paul says twice in this text. The hardships and suffering he's faced do not define him and his vision of life, but his vision of what is unseen guides him forward. He stares at the unseen, which is the reality of the coming kingdom that is that which is truly real. What is real in our present isn't fully real, because it doesn't last, but what lasts and doesn't fade is what is truly real. That is the coming resurrection and the coming kingdom.
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- Aug 1, 2021Sermon: Staring at the Unseen
Aug 1, 2021Sermon: Staring at the UnseenBy: Pastor Ben HulstII Corinthians 4: "We do not lose heart!", Paul says twice in this text. The hardships and suffering he's faced do not define him and his vision of life, but his vision of what is unseen guides him forward. He stares at the unseen, which is the reality of the coming kingdom that is that which is truly real. What is real in our present isn't fully real, because it doesn't last, but what lasts and doesn't fade is what is truly real. That is the coming resurrection and the coming kingdom.
- Jul 25, 2021Sermon: Unveiled Faces
Jul 25, 2021Sermon: Unveiled FacesBy: Pastor Ben HulstII Corinthians 3.7-15: In contrast to the fading glories of all that the world pursues, we are given in Christ a gift of ever-increasing glory. It comes not from our efforts, but from relying on the efforts of Christ. His grace, not our works, is sufficient. All true glory is found in his love toward us in his willingness to die on our behalf. That is true glory, which we are welcomed into.
- Jul 18, 2021Sermon: A Community of Second Chances
Jul 18, 2021Sermon: A Community of Second ChancesBy: Pastor Ben HulstII Corinthians 2.5-11: Forgiveness and restoration are key parts of maintaining a harmonious community. In contrast to current cancel culture philosophy, the church seeks to maintain the health of the community with high standards and also the individual through reconciliation and restoration. These balanced correctly foster healthy community life for the group and individual.
- Jul 11, 2021Sermon: The Complete “Yes” of Christ
Jul 11, 2021Sermon: The Complete “Yes” of ChristBy: Pastor Ben HulstII Corinthians 1.12-22: In Christ, we see all God's promises find fulfillment. In Christ, God shows his perfect faithfulness that gives us confidence to live even in the midst of hardships and challenges.
- Jul 4, 2021Sermon: The Comfort We Give
Jul 4, 2021Sermon: The Comfort We GiveBy: Pastor Ben HulstII Corinthians 1.3-11: We gain comfort from the heavenly Father in our struggles, which gives us wisdom and strength to share that comfort with others in their suffering. This is our calling as Christ's church, to live out together the life of our suffering and rising Lord.
- Jun 27, 2021Sermon: Eyes on the Prize
Jun 27, 2021Sermon: Eyes on the PrizeBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Elijah: A Prophet for Our TimesII Kings 2.1-18: God continues his overarching redemptive plan through continuous transitions. His glory remains the constant that we must focus on. This is what Elijah teaches Elisha as he takes on the prophetic role. We, as the latest generation, must keep our eyes fixed on Christ to fulfill our purpose and to pass on the ministry to those who come next.
- May 30, 2021Sermon: Centered by a Whisper
May 30, 2021Sermon: Centered by a WhisperBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Elijah: A Prophet for Our TimesI Kings 19.1-18: The gospel brings offense and riles up the darkness. When we are spent from the battle, we must center ourselves in the place of revelation - in the Word made flesh, Jesus our Savior.
- May 23, 2021Sermon: The Fresh Water of Life
May 23, 2021Sermon: The Fresh Water of LifeBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Elijah: A Prophet for Our TimesI Kings 18.30-46: On Pentecost, we celebrate the pouring out of God's Spirit upon his people. Elijah's symbolic action at Carmel and God's power display this life that he desires for his people to enjoy. But it comes only through trusting in him alone.
- May 9, 2021Sermon: Stand Centered in Jesus
May 9, 2021Sermon: Stand Centered in JesusBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Elijah: A Prophet for Our TimesI Kings 18.16-24: We see what happens when the powers of darkness are placed in the center, hardness and famine. But, the good news that Elijah shows us is the surrounding and life-giving power of the Spirit that brings life. Elijah foreshadows Jesus, who through his death and resurrection becomes the new center on which to base our life.
- May 2, 2021Sermon: The Merciful Troubler of Our Souls
May 2, 2021Sermon: The Merciful Troubler of Our SoulsBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Elijah: A Prophet for Our TimesI Kings 18.1-21: Elijah is a character that displays the disrupting character of God. God, through his Spirit, disrupts in order to bring forth new life where death holds the world in the grip of status quo. Elijah is a foreshadowing of Jesus as the disrupter who conquers death.
