The Crucified King

The cross has the power to draw sinners to Jesus and restore them to God. When people look to Jesus and rely upon Him our soul does not need to […]

Gospel-Driven Holiness

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Gospel-Driven Holiness means being “all in” with Jesus and working hard to look like Jesus. We must be willing to run from things that drive us from God.

Praise God that He Has Saved Us!

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Peter bursts out in praise for what God has done. What has he done?!? He’s brought new life to individuals through Lord Jesus Christ. This salvation (the truth that God saves sinners) gives us hope, joy and love amid adverse circumstances.

Knowing Who We Are Through Difficulties

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

No matter how disciplined, organized, and faithful we are, the reality is that we are sinners living in a sin-cursed world with other sinners. Nothing we can do will ever change that reality. We need grace.

Doing Flows from Being

Love in Action, Ahwatukee Church

The Bible commands good behavior BUT good behavior flows from good character (Matthew 7:17). Doing flows from being—keeping this order is very important IF you want to understand the gospel well AND deepen in your love/pursuit of Jesus.