City to City: Joy In Jail!

Jesus is our High Priest who mediates on our behalf before God. In love, He gives of Himself so that we can fellowship with God. Pastor Lee McDerment shows us the example of Christ and our responsibility to the world as a “kingdom of priests.”  Jesus is our High Priest who mediates on our behalf before God. In love, He gives of Himself so that we can fellowship with God. Pastor Lee McDerment shows us the example of Christ and our responsibility to the world as a “kingdom of priests.” 

Isaiah prophesied of the coming “anointed one” — the Messiah who would bring justice, freedom, joy, and healing. Pastor Ray Ortlund shows us that in Jesus, all our prophetic hopes for the Messiah have been fulfilled.  Isaiah prophesied of the coming “anointed one” — the Messiah who would bring justice, freedom, joy, and healing. Pastor Ray Ortlund shows us that in Jesus, all our prophetic hopes for the Messiah have been fulfilled. 

Revelation 12:11 says believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.” In this message, Pastor Allen Cothran teaches the power of Jesus’ blood and our personal testimony. We will never get over the blood of Jesus! Revelation 12:11 says believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.” In this message, Pastor Allen Cothran teaches the power of Jesus’ blood and our personal testimony. We will never get over the blood of Jesus!

Blood is central to the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Revelation paints a picture of unity and victory for believers, but gives a sober warning to those who have not trusted in Christ’s blood for the forgiveness of sin. The Christian message is filled with hope in a gracious and merciful God who is also a righteous judge, who also justly punishes the ungodly.  Blood is central to the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Revelation paints a picture of unity and victory for believers, but gives a sober warning to those who have not trusted in Christ’s blood for the forgiveness of sin. The Christian message is filled with hope in a gracious and merciful God who is also a righteous judge, who also justly punishes the ungodly. 

Does the blood of Jesus still heal today? Connecting Isaiah 53 and Acts 8, Pastor Lee McDerment shows that the blood of Jesus does more than save us for eternity. Jesus’ work on the cross changes our everyday reality. Jesus is our Savior, Healer, and Friend.  Does the blood of Jesus still heal today? Connecting Isaiah 53 and Acts 8, Pastor Lee McDerment shows that the blood of Jesus does more than save us for eternity. Jesus’ work on the cross changes our everyday reality. Jesus is our Savior, Healer, and Friend. 

Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? Pastor Clayton King explores Passover and the New Covenant of Christ’s blood. Jesus, our once-for-all atoning sacrificial substitute, makes our everyday relationship possible.  Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? Pastor Clayton King explores Passover and the New Covenant of Christ’s blood. Jesus, our once-for-all atoning sacrificial substitute, makes our everyday relationship possible. 

Why does the death of Jesus forgive us of our sin? Pastor Brad Cooper reaches back to the Garden of Eden to teach us about the problem of sin and how God made a way through the blood of Jesus to overcome our sin, shame, and separation.  Why does the death of Jesus forgive us of our sin? Pastor Brad Cooper reaches back to the Garden of Eden to teach us about the problem of sin and how God made a way through the blood of Jesus to overcome our sin, shame, and separation. 

Paul exhorts the city of Thessalonica to remember Christ’s return. We must keep our eyes fixed on our earthly purpose even as we look forward to the Day of the Lord. We live in the hope of Christ’s imminent return, which changes everything.   Paul exhorts the city of Thessalonica to remember Christ’s return. We must keep our eyes fixed on our earthly purpose even as we look forward to the Day of the Lord. We live in the hope of Christ’s imminent return, which changes everything.  

Colossians - Live in the Light, from the kingdom of darkness to kingdom of light. It’s not just different, it is dark. Gnostic thinking still pervades our world.  Colossians - Live in the Light, from the kingdom of darkness to kingdom of light. It’s not just different, it is dark. Gnostic thinking still pervades our world. 

Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don’t be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance.  Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don’t be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance.