Christ entered the waters so that we can enter into Him in baptism. This concept has powerful implications for how we overcome sin today.By Brandon McCulloch

Christ entered the waters so that we can enter into Him in baptism. This concept has powerful implications for how we overcome sin today.By Brandon McCulloch

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Tyler Glenn

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Tyler Glenn

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Brandon McCulloch

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Brandon McCulloch

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Brandon McCulloch

The Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian writing outside the Bible. It is time that we get to know it.By Brandon McCulloch

We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.By Brandon McCulloch

We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.By Brandon McCulloch

We often stray from the path of Christian wholeness in order to avoid suffering. At the end of his sermon, James urges the church to keep their eyes on the coming of Christ and to plan our lives backward from there. His sermon closes with an admonition to powerful prayer.By Brandon McCulloch

At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.By Brandon McCulloch

At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.By Brandon McCulloch

At the climax of James' sermon, he accuses many in the church for being double minded and refusing to walk in Christian wholeness. The reason? We are divided by desires.By Brandon McCulloch

Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.By Brandon McCulloch

Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.By Brandon McCulloch

Christian wholeness includes how we talk. Our tongue often divides us down two separate ways of life.By Brandon McCulloch

Can a Christian really be justified by works? Does not Paul say this is impossible and that we are justified by faith alone? In this challenging section of Scripture, we must keep in mind James' goal: to disciple Christian wholeness—a salvation stronger than straw.By Brandon McCulloch

Can a Christian really be justified by works? Does not Paul say this is impossible and that we are justified by faith alone? In this challenging section of Scripture, we must keep in mind James' goal: to disciple Christian wholeness—a salvation stronger than straw.By Brandon McCulloch

James desires whole Christians who are completely committed to Christ. To this end, he urges the church to action, calling Christians to more than a series of doctrines, but to a way of life.By Brandon McCulloch

James desires whole Christians who are completely committed to Christ. To this end, he urges the church to action, calling Christians to more than a series of doctrines, but to a way of life.By Brandon McCulloch

When Christ is raised from the tomb, He claims the nations as King—seizing them from the rule of Caesar and the oppression of demons—and calls His church to establish His reign over them.By Brandon McCulloch

When Christ is raised from the tomb, He claims the nations as King—seizing them from the rule of Caesar and the oppression of demons—and calls His church to establish His reign over them.By Brandon McCulloch

Did God really sacrifice Himself to save us from Himself? The common and somewhat superficial formula cannot support a serious faith. A more serious look at the Gospels reveals that Jesus' sacrifice does not rescue us from God's wrath, but from sin's death.By Brandon McCulloch

Did God really sacrifice Himself to save us from Himself? The common and somewhat superficial formula cannot support a serious faith. A more serious look at the Gospels reveals that Jesus' sacrifice does not rescue us from God's wrath, but from sin's death.By Brandon McCulloch

An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.By Connor Mitchell

An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.By Connor Mitchell

An examination of how each character responds to the trial of Jesus. WARING: this message discusses suicide; ensure young ears are not around when listening.By Connor Mitchell

If Jesus told you that you would fail Him, what would you do? This section of Matthew follows Peter in his quest for will-power in contrast to Jesus' prayer for God-power.By Brandon McCulloch

If Jesus told you that you would fail Him, what would you do? This section of Matthew follows Peter in his quest for will-power in contrast to Jesus' prayer for God-power.By Brandon McCulloch

Matthew frames devotion to Christ with scenes of betrayal, casting a dire warning to disciples to be devoted to Christ.By Brandon McCulloch

Matthew frames devotion to Christ with scenes of betrayal, casting a dire warning to disciples to be devoted to Christ.By Brandon McCulloch

Jesus tells three parables, urging our readiness for His return. This invitations conclude with a climatic scene of judgement where Christ separates the sheep from the goats.By Brandon McCulloch

Jesus tells three parables, urging our readiness for His return. This invitations conclude with a climatic scene of judgement where Christ separates the sheep from the goats.By Brandon McCulloch

In this difficult section, Jesus clarifies two separate ends: the end of the Jewish temple (to be replaced by the church) and the end of time (to be replaced by the Kingdom).By Brandon McCulloch

In this difficult section, Jesus clarifies two separate ends: the end of the Jewish temple (to be replaced by the church) and the end of time (to be replaced by the Kingdom).By Brandon McCulloch

This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the …

This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the …

This midweek gathering seeks to alleviate fears and clarify confusion about liturgy. The presentation moves in three parts: 1) The Need for Liturgy, 2) A Definition of Liturgy, and 3) A Tour of CCTP's Liturgy. NOTE: Presentation slides are available at https://snbs.sermon.net/main/snbs/22311388, but please note they will not make sense without the …

Matthew records Jesus' judgment on the Pharisees as a warning to disciples in the church.By Brandon McCulloch

Matthew records Jesus' judgment on the Pharisees as a warning to disciples in the church.By Brandon McCulloch

How does Jesus navigate questions designed to discredit Him? Connor teaches their three questions and Jesus' counter question.By Connor Mitchell

When Jesus visits, judgment results. But not all judgment is bad. It all depends on how we receive Him.By Brandon McCulloch

When Jesus visits, judgment results. But not all judgment is bad. It all depends on how we receive Him.By Brandon McCulloch

In contrast to conventional values, God is generous to the point of foolishness. Given such grace, what do we want from Him?By Brandon McCulloch

In contrast to conventional values, God is generous to the point of foolishness. Given such grace, what do we want from Him?By Brandon McCulloch

Disciples live differently than conventional cultural means. Sometimes Jesus' expectations seem impossible. How are we faithfully formed?By Brandon McCulloch

Disciples live differently than conventional cultural means. Sometimes Jesus' expectations seem impossible. How are we faithfully formed?By Brandon McCulloch

In Matthew 18, Jesus gives his fourth sermon. This one focusses on inter-relationships within the church. Throughout, His sermon addresses what it means to be an inheritor of the Kingdom.By Connor Mitchell

In Matthew 18, Jesus gives his fourth sermon. This one focusses on inter-relationships within the church. Throughout, His sermon addresses what it means to be an inheritor of the Kingdom.By Connor Mitchell