Overestimating our Righteousness
We tend to over-estimate our own goodness. That is, we think deep down that we’re really ok people. Self-righteousness is blatantly anti-Jesus. When we overestimate our righteousness, we place ourselves on a god-like pedestal and devalue the nature and death of Jesus.
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Today we will discuss the parable of the unforgiving servant and how a refusal to forgive is evidence that you don’t really understand your own sin against God and what it means to have that sin forgiven.
Parable of the Soils – Heart Check
Today we discuss the parable of the soils from Matthew 13. We will look into the 4 different heart conditions that Jesus describes.
The Prodigal Son, part 2
Today as we look into the story of the prodigal son, we look into the older son’s response. Particularly we will be looking at religious legalism vs the Gospel.
The Prodigal Son, part 1
Jesus was a friend of sinners. He received people where they were, so he could take them where they needed to be.
Ready.Set.Go
Everyone is fair game when it comes to making disciples. Hope Valley Church: Ready. Set. Go! Let’s make disciples in the Valley and around the World!
His Way is Better than Mine
Storms will come in life. But when you’re in the midst of the storm, remember who He is, remember what He has done, remember that His way is better than ours.
Supremacy of Jesus
Jesus is supreme over Satan and sin, creation, and the church.
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Hope Valley: vision, mission, and core values
The Non-Negotiables, part 2
Today we continue to explore several non-negotiables of our faith: Sin and God’s plan of salvation.