Posts with the tag “sin”

This We Believe - The Fall Part 3
by Pastor Nate on July 9th, 2025
Rather than being pulled into feelings of shame and guilt, taking the time to humbly admit our sinfulness has the power to pull us deeper into an understanding of God’s great love for us.   Read More
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This We Believe - The Fall Part 2
by Pastor Nate on July 8th, 2025
While sinfulness is an ongoing part of every person’s life, we are given simple instructions for moving past our mistakes. Our only role is to confess our sins.   Read More
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This We Believe - The Fall Part 1
by Pastor Nate on July 7th, 2025
This is still the story for humans today. Most of the time, we know what God desires for us, and yet we still choose to do the opposite.   Read More
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The Book of 2nd Chronicles - Consequences of Unfaithfulness
by Pastor Nate on May 31st, 2025
When we serve other gods we are pulled off course and will find ourselves in exile, be that a metaphorical or actual exile.   Read More
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The Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in Exile
by Pastor Nate on May 3rd, 2025
As they asked questions about their current, dire situation, these stories of Israel’s history were compiled as a way of explaining how the unfaithfulness of Israel and their unwillingness to listen to God led to their current plight.   Read More
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The Book of Romans - The Saving Work of God
by Pastor Nate on April 26th, 2025
Paul focuses on helping the Romans really understand the radical work God has accomplished through Jesus and the implications for Jewish people and the Christian church alike.   Read More
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The Book of 1st Kings - Wisdom and Division
by Pastor Nate on April 19th, 2025
King Solomon's unfaithfulness and subsequent punishment is a reminder that when we turn our hearts away from God we will always end up walking paths that do not lead to life.   Read More
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The Book of 2nd Samuel - God's Redemptive Power
by Pastor Nate on April 6th, 2025
The arc of David’s story reminds us today that no person is beyond the struggle of sin, and more importantly, no sin is beyond the redemptive power of God.   Read More
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