We explore the birth of the church at Pentecost, examining how God has been working throughout history to dwell with His people again after the separation caused by sin. The church connects to God's grand redemptive narrative, centered on the gospel and consisting of diverse people from all backgrounds. • The church's story connects to God's big story revealed in Scripture • Understanding comes through both special revelation (Scripture) and liturgical revelation (practices) • God has been w...

The transformational impact of embracing the resurrected life is that we become so heavenly minded that we are finally earthly good. Because of the resurrection, we can love the way we ought to love, forgive rather than slander, and become the kind of people God intended us to be in this world. • The phrase "so heavenly minded that you're no earthly good" speaks of someone disconnected from reality • Real transformation begins when we are raised with Christ and learn to live out the resurrec...

What if the most pivotal event in human history wasn't just a spiritual metaphor, but actually happened? During this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, we confront the audacious claim at Christianity's core: Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead after his crucifixion. Through Paul's letter to the Corinthians, we explore why the resurrection isn't a peripheral doctrine but the very foundation of Christian faith. "If Jesus didn't rise, then nothing matters, but if he did, then nothing ...