Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) examples of unity, disunity (2) four aspects of Christian unityA Historical Unity (20)(1) unity between present-day believers and past believers (cf. 10:16) (2) survivalof Christianity → persecution, institutionalization, separation via ...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: natural beekeepingWho1. The ones who keep (1-5): (1) “glory” → God’s goodness displayed, celebrated (cf. Ps. 19, Heb. 1) (2) v.2-3 → “eternal life” = personal knowledge/experience with Father/Son (5) v.4-5 → Jesus’ keeping connected to his a...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) series recap (2) 15:11 → God the merrymaker, NFL linemen (3) three reasons for joyThe Presence of Jesus (16-22):(1) v.16 → two “a little whiles,” one his death, the other his resurrection (2) v.17-19 → disciples still understandably conf...  Read More

Biblical leadership isn’t about having a title or being the most powerful person in the room. It’s not about being in control or bossing people around. The Bible shows us that true leadership is defined by character and the way you serve others, not by how much authority you have. A biblical leader is someone who models their life after Jesus, who serves selflessly, and who seeks to glorify God in...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) series recap (2) titanic → maintenance vs. mission (3) three ways to be on missionA Big Mission (5-7)(1) v.5 → shift from one stage to next (cf. biblical overview) (2) v.6 →more concerned with their sorrow than God’s purposes (cf. 14:28)...  Read More

Below are Pastor Ben's sermon notes from this past Sunday, in case they may be helpful for further study. To listen to the sermon, click the link above.Intro: (1) series recap (2) OT background of vine (Ps. 80, Is. 5)How Fruit is Produced (v. 1-6):1. Pruning (1-3): (1) final “I am” statement → connect to v.3 (2) unfruitful branches taken away (cf. Mt. 7:19-21 (3) fruitful branches pruned to be mor...  Read More