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

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 skipping sections) (3) basics of HS (cf. tesla) (4) three ministries of the HSHe helps us obey (15, 21-26): (1) after Jesus is gone the disciples will demonstrate their love for him by obedience to his commands (2) love d...  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) love via availability (cf. Al’s bench) (3) four ways to experience Christ’s loveHis control (18-19): (1) v.18 continues previous thought → not all of them “blessed” (2) Psalm 41:9 → David encountered his own Judas (heel ...  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) teen anxiety, retiree purpose (3) how do we become servant-minded?The Service of Jesus (1-5)1. His heart (1,3): (1) timing → background of passover (cf. 1:29), something before meal (2) bigger timing → departing, back to...  Read More