Creation
The core of our identity is that we are created by God, in his image, and for his glory. However, our sinful nature—reinforced by our …
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Sermons
Fallen
As created beings, we are limited by this world and dependent on God in every way. Furthermore, we must understand our corrupt nature and position …
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Reborn
To be a believer in Christ is to be reborn and recreated by God. This miraculous rebirth not only saves our souls from sin, it …
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Set Apart
Holiness is not merely the absence of sin—it is the presence of something other-worldly and utterly distinct. As God’s children, we are called to live …
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Sent
In his great kindness, God created and recreated us with a purpose—to be a light that points people towards Christ. As disciple-makers, we must go, …
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Family
An important facet of being recreated by God—into his image—is being part of his family. As adopted members of the family of God, we have …
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Strangers
When God recreates us and brings us into his family, we become strangers in our present world. As we live in a culture and space …
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A Troubled Heart
As the book of Nehemiah begins, many of God’s people remain in exile. Meanwhile, those who have returned to Jerusalem face trouble and disgrace, their …
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Answered Prayer
In a season of waiting, Nehemiah trusts God and anchors his heart in prayer for God’s people. When he encounters an opportunity to take action, …
Rebels or Rebuilders?
As Nehemiah prepares himself and the people of Jerusalem for the work ahead, he knows they will face conflict. However, they remain dedicated to the …
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Shared Work
Although this passage in Nehemiah may seem like a mere list of names, it has significance because the work God’s people were doing was significant. …
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Facing Opposition
As Nehemiah and his followers continue the work of building the wall around Jerusalem, they encounter harsh and threatening opposition. While they take action to …
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Defending the Oppressed
Nehemiah and his followers have weathered outside opposition and worked towards completing the wall. However, they must now deal with division and tension within their …
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Opposition, Threats, and Lies
In this passage, Nehemiah faces serious opposition from outside forces who threaten to take his life and stop God’s work. However, it becomes clear that …
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Creating Division
Now that the wall around Jerusalem is complete, Nehemiah creates a record of who is present and committed to the work at hand. This is …
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Spiritual Reorientation
In this passage, the people of Jerusalem come together to hear God’s Word. As they hear the narrative, they help one another grow in understanding …
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Corporate Confession
As the Israelites gather to confess both their own sin and that of their ancestors, they model genuine repentance. Through the act of remembering God …
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Corporate Repentance and Covenant Renewal
For generations, a pattern of prosperity, pride, sin, discipline, humility, repentance, forgiveness, and obedience characterized Israel. In an effort to break the cycle and submit …
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Celebrating What God Has Done
In this passage, the Israelites celebrate the completion of the wall and dedicate it to God through a joyous parade of worship culminating at the …
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Unfinished Work
At the end of Nehemiah, we discover that the Israelites have quickly lapsed into their old ways—compromising their holiness and conforming to the worldly cultures …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Easter 2021
Jesus’ resurrection is the lynchpin of the Christian faith, and our response to it is indicative of the state of our souls. In Matthew 28, …
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The Incarnation
The overarching narrative of Scripture paints a picture of God’s steadfast love for his people. This love culminates in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, his …
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Rest
Many of us are tempted by our culture’s glorification of a busy lifestyle. However, Jesus models a life of rest and dependence even in the …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
The Gospel of King Jesus
Since the fall of man, we have been seeking a resolution to the problem of sin and brokenness. In this first chapter of Mark, we …
Who is This? Jesus Rebukes the Storm
Even after witnessing Jesus’ miraculous power, the disciples fall into fear and panic while at sea in a raging storm. In the face of their …
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Son of the Most High: Jesus Rebukes the Legion
In this passage, Jesus demonstrates his power over the spirit world. Ironically, the demons recognize his position and power while those who witness this act …
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The Cruciform King: Son of Man, Servant of All
What kind of king is Jesus? He has certainly demonstrated his power and authority. In this passage, we learn that his rule is marked by …
Downtown Campus Pastor
The Lord, the Law, and the Love of God
In this passage, Jesus addresses the Jewish leaders who will eventually have him executed. As they seek to trap him theologically, Jesus simply and powerfully …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Crucifixion, Burial, and the Resurrection
As we finish this series in the Gospel of Mark, we see the gospel come to fruition in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus …
Salt and Light
In this passage, Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light—preserving the world by pointing others to the light of the gospel through our …
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Natural Burial
This passage in 1 Thessalonians captures our hope in the resurrection—because Jesus conquered death, we have faith that those who die in him will be …
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Darkened, Shamed, and Deprived of Truth
In this passage, Paul begins his exposition of the gospel by first deconstructing the misplaced hopes of both the Gentiles and the Jews in his …
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False Righteousness
As Paul addresses the Jews of the early Roman church, he exposes their false righteousness. They identify more with the law and their holy history …
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God's Covenant Justice
In this passage, Paul reinforces the sinful nature of all humanity. However, he also pivots to the hope we have in Jesus. In his mercy, …
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God's Promise and Our Faith
Paul continues undermining the overconfidence of the Jewish believers in Rome, showing them through Abraham’s example that saving grace comes through faith alone. Just as …
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Reconciled by His Death, Saved by His Life
In this passage, Paul unpacks the hope we have in Jesus. While we were his enemies, God made a way for us to be reconciled …
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The Reign of Grace
Adam’s sin brought death to all of us, and we live in the reality of a broken world. However, through God’s gracious gift, Jesus has …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
From Death to Life
In this passage, Paul addresses one of the great tensions for the believer. While we are dead to sin’s power and alive in Christ, we …
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The Law and Sin
As Paul continues to explain how a believer is transformed by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, he unpacks the role of the law. …
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In Christ: No Condemnation
One of the great themes in Romans is the choice we all must make—will we be controlled by sin or righteousness? In this passage, Paul …
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In Christ: Coming Glory
As members of the body of Christ, we can expect to share in the sufferings of Jesus. We also know that one day, we will …
In Christ: United
In this passage, Paul reminds us of the assurance of our salvation and sanctification. No matter the depth of our pain and suffering, we are …
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In Christ: Elected
We often approach Romans 9 with a list of questions regarding God’s justice and sovereignty, but Paul’s goal for this passage is to highlight God’s …
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The Mercy of God
The relationship between sovereignty and responsibility often creates tension in our convictions about humanity and fairness. Instead of inviting us to understand, God simply asks …
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Judgment and Mercy
Continuing his argument from the last two chapters, Paul expounds on God’s trustworthiness. Not only has God faithfully preserved a remnant of believing Jews, but …
Pelham Campus Pastor; Staff Director
Gifts and Service
In this passage, Paul urges believers to respond in worship with self-sacrificing obedience to the mercy shown to us through Jesus Christ. Romans 12 calls …
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Enemies and Vengeance
Following through the end of chapter 12, Paul compellingly illustrates what our lives will look like when we genuinely offer them as holy sacrifices. In …
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Submission and Love
In this passage, Paul encourages believers to live in submission to God by yielding to human authorities, loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, and …
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Seeking Unity Through Love
In this passage, Paul calls for unity in the church despite differing nonessential opinions. For the weak in faith, those still trusting in religious systems, …
A Gospel Ambition
In this passage, Paul reflects on what he has shared with the Roman believers and on his future plans. He encourages them to be strong …
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On Mission Together
At the end of his letter to the believers at Rome, Paul lists the names of many who have come alongside him and poured their …
Downtown Campus Pastor