June 1, 2025
Baptism
Beloved
At Jesus’ baptism, the Father said, “You’re my son. I love you. I’m proud of you.” As Christians, our baptism is a sign that we are in Christ, that what is true about him is true about us, and that the Father’s blessing now defines us.
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Questions
Luke 3:21-22
- Where or how in our culture do you see examples of people trying to earn belonging, love, or approval?
- Who in your life has spoken good words of affirmation and love to you? How have their words impacted you?
- The enemy’s lies usually are some version of “you don’t belong; you are unlovable; you’re a disappointment.” How have you encountered one of those lies in your life?
- How easy is it for you to believe that, because we are “in” Christ, what is true for Jesus is true for you?
- Which part of the Father’s blessing (“you are my child; I love you; I’m proud of you”) do you most need to absorb right now? Is there a next step for you in that?
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Recent Sermons
Exodus 3:1-14 - The rescue begins. God looks for a person to lead the way—not someone perfect, but someone willing. In Exodus, God calls Moses through a burning bush and rekindles a relationship that had been years in the making.
Exodus 1:6-14 - This Sunday, we begin Roots, a new teaching series from the book of Exodus—discovering how the story of rescue in Exodus shapes our understanding of Jesus.
Exodus 36:1-7 - God calls Israel to give their wealth to build the Tabernacle, raising a timeless question: will we live open-handed, trusting God with what we hold?
Luke 12:13-21 - Jesus warns us about the hidden danger of greed. Discover three heart attitudes toward money—I deserve it, it’s all for me, and I’m better off with more—and why they matter.
Acts 20:32-38 - For three weeks, we explore what Jesus says about money. This week, Paul’s final message highlights contentment, hard work, and caring for the weak.
Luke 2:22-40 - This week we reflect on the quiet faithfulness of Joseph and Mary as they bring Jesus to the temple. In this moment of ordinary obedience, God meets them with extraordinary hope through Simeon and Anna.
