Alex and Ben discuss prophecy, covenants, and salvation, from Amos 3. 

As Amos explains that everyone will face the judgment of God, he hints at the good news that some will be delivered by God, at cost to Himself. Readings from this service:

From Amos chapter 2, Alex and Ben discuss how and why God might bring a storm, even upon His own people.

God warns Israel’s pagan neighbors that He is about to punish  their wicked ways. Judgment passages like this one remind Christians of the good news that God will punish all wickedness, and that He has himself borne the penalty for sinners...

In this special bonus episode, Chuck Gerdes tells us about his ministry with the Christian Motorcycle Association and how what they do applies to us all.

Alex and Ben discuss why we should care about conflict, even when both sides are enemies of ours. 

Alex introduces the book of Amos, explains why it is so relevant to our setting today, and shows how God always calls to His people warning them of judgment, and offering a rescue before it's too late. Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben begin our new series for the new year, with a gathering storm.

After years of waiting, Simeon and Anna see that Jesus is the embodiment of God’s consolation and redemption. Their example reminds us that God always keeps his promises.Readings from this service:

Alex points out how when an obvious prize is on offer, things that had our interest before, suddenly seem of less concern.Readings from this service:Isaiah 12: 1-6Psalm 96: 1-2, 10Luke 2: 8-20

In Luke 2 we meet angels who display God’s glory and shepherds who display man’s lowliness. The scene points to how Christ embodied both natures for our sake.Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss angels, where they come from, what we know, and the role they play in our lives today. 

We’ve seen there is nothing we can do to earn God’s love, but are there things we can do to block it? (No!).Readings from this service:Micah...

Ben and Alex (now infected with Ben’s mystery illness from last week) discuss whether their strange malady is because of something they did wrong. 

Mary’s Song reminds us of a liberating truth: what the Sovereign God does with our lives is vastly more significant than what we do with our lives.Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben keep up the relentless attack on Plagiarism, with some help from Jimi Hendrix.

Once again we see God initiates grace and people respond in worship. But this week, we also see that when we worship we experience intimacy, communion, and joy. Readings from this service:

Alex and Ben discuss how grace always leads to worship. 

Alex tackles the most holy-sounding heresy in the history of the world. Readings from this service:2 Samuel 7: 12-22

Alex and Ben look at how Gabriel’s announcement to Mary fulfills the promises to David roughly 1,000 years before. 

In the final chapter of 1 Timothy, Paul reminds us to take responsibility for our faith and calling because God has taken responsibility for us.Readings from this service:

Alex & Ben round off the 1 Timothy series with a nice sensible and uniform volume level.

Last week Alex looked at some risks that come with money, and this week: opportunities for joy. Readings from this service:1 Timothy 6...

Having looked at the risks last week, this week Alex and Ben look at some of the spiritual opportunities that money provides. 

Alex looks at what happens when we dethrone the idols in our lives.Readings from this service:1 Timothy 6: 2b-10