Hebrews 11, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

This morning we continue our series in Hebrews 11, Living Forward to a Better Country, where the author of Hebrews calls us to faithful endurance through the portraits of ancient believers. Today we consider the faith of Joseph, at the end of his life. He is an example for us to have faith that God will do all that he promises, in his perfect timing. As a result, we can live a life that glorifies him, despite our circumstances.

Joshua, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. Over 20 years have passed since the events of the previous chapter. Joshua is close to death and summons the leaders of Israel to share some final words of wisdom and concern for the people he loves. Words that are relevant to us.

Joshua, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We continue our series in Joshua, which details God’s faithfulness to his promises, as he brings Israel into their inheritance in the land of Canaan. In chapter 7, Israel goes from victory to defeat because of hidden sin in the camp. God reveals that sin, even when hidden, causes severe consequences and corrupts the life of God’s people. Because God takes sin seriously, we should too.

Media, Psalms: Singing in the Dark, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We continue our series in the Psalms called Singing in the Dark in which we’re focusing on five psalms of David when he was in trouble and distress. Its purpose is to help us learn what it means to look to God to protect us, lead us, and deliver us, in His steadfast love and faithfulness. Today, we find David hiding in a cave from the pursuit of Saul. David shows us that we are to glorify God in our trials by trusting and praising Him.

Media, Sermons, The Living Word 2022 | by Pastor Russ Collins

Today is the final sermon in a series we are calling The Living Word, based on Hebrews 4:12, in which God’s Word is described as “living and active.” His Word is alive and changes lives. To demonstrate this we asked five pastors and leaders to share a passage the Lord has been using in their lives to convict, comfort and/or challenge them. Our hope is to show the living nature of God’s word today and, in turn, be moved to study it, trust it, and immerse our lives in it. Today, we consider what it means to prepare for the inevitable battle when we are downcast, doubting, and in despair.

Media, Sermons, Sightings of Jesus | by Pastor Russ Collins

We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the fourth sign and consider its significance for us.

Media, Sermons, Sightings of Jesus | by Pastor Russ Collins

We return to our sermon series called Sightings of Jesus where we look at the seven signs in the Gospel of John. Each of the signs communicates different facets of Jesus’ glory (John 2:11), and John shares them with us that we may believe and have life in his name (John 20:30-31). Today, we’ll look at the third of his signs, understand what it means, and consider its significance for us.

Media, One Another'ing, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus’ church, through the 50+ “one another” commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll look at the apostle Peter’s exhortation to serve one another.

Media, One Another'ing, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We continue our One Another’ing sermon series, which looks at the countercultural character of Jesus’ church, through the 50+ “one another” commandments. We are empowered by the gospel to love one another, to serve, to encourage, to forgive, to disciple, to pray, to show hospitality to one another, and much more. Today, we’ll be looking at Paul’s call to forgive one another.

Media, Psalms: Walking With God, Sermons | by Pastor Russ Collins

We conclude our series in the Psalms that has run parallel to our series in Romans. Its purpose is to help us learn from the psalmists what it means to faithfully walk with God through the ups-and-downs of life in a world marred by sin. Today, in Psalm 150, we learn about walking with God in praise to him. This psalm answers some questions about praise and will, hopefully, stir our hearts to grow in our praise to God, both individually and collectively.