In this sermon, we see Gideon’s disastrous ending as the author of Judges brings the Gideon cycle to a close. Marked by interpersonal conflict, ruthless vengeance, hypocrisy, disobedience, idolatry, and sinful presumption, Gideon’s final scene in his life and legacy is not one for us to follow. Indeed, it is one for us to learn […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of the book of Judges by looking to the next chapter in the Gideon story. In this chapter, we see God make it abundantly clear to the Israelites, and to us, that He will not share His glory with another. Rather, God loves to use our weaknesses […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues the introduction to the Gideon cycle in the book of Judges by looking at the second half of Judges 6. In this section we will see that, as is typical of Israel’s judges, Gideon is a man who does heroic things and is regarded as a man of faith. […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study in the book of Judges by introducing us to a new cycle in the book — the cycle of Gideon. In this section we will see that, as is typical of Israel’s judges, Gideon is a man who does heroic things and is regarded as a man of […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack concludes his three-week series in Titus 2:11-14. As we’ve examined this passage and looked backwards to the first appearing in the incarnation of Jesus, and as we’ve looked forward to His second appearing in His second coming, we now look to what our lives should look like as God’s children in […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues a three-week Christmas series from Titus 2:11-14. In this second week, we focus our attention on verse 13 — waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. In this message we learn about the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack begins a three-week Christmas series from Titus 2:11-14. In this first week, we focus our attention on verse 11 — For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. In this message we learn about the incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and why His incarnation […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at the end of Philippians 3 where Paul presents us with two ways to live. We are faced with the choice of two ways to live our lives: As Enemies of the Cross or as Citizens of the Kingdom. Paul calls on us in this passage to set our […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study in the book of Philippians by looking at Philippians 3:1-11. In this passage, Paul teaches us where true and lasting joy is found — and where it is not found. It is not found in following the false teachers, focusing on our own merits, or fixing our […]
Grumbling and Complaining — these are some of those sins that we’re so quick (and right) to point out in others, but unfortunately equally quick (and wrong) to justify and condone in ourselves. As Paul turns his attention to this topic of grumbling and complaining in Philippians 2:14-18, Pastor Zack shows us that God is […]