Gospel for life with Nathaniel Timmermann

Bring your wallet

God envisions a new way for us to handle our finances. It's not equality of opportunity or equality of outcome. It's economic impartiality. It's driven by the judgment that Jesus experienced for us, so that everyone benefits, no matter what we've done. Enjoy James 2:1-13. 

Bring! gospel good

There is a certain kind of good that Christians do. It's not driven by a need for acceptance or approval. It's driven by a rich appreciation of everything God has done. It's gospel good. 

Bring! the gospel

We can bring one thing with us in a messy, chaotic, and troubled world that will really make a difference. The gospel can turn this upside down world back around. Let's bring the gospel with us this fall! 

God makes us whole

Whether we are single or married, God warns us about hard hearts. With hard hearts, we are not whole people - we're frustrated, bitter, and hurt. God wants to make two people into one, which is the same thing he does for one. He makes us one whole person. Let's pursue that and enjoy it. 

Christianity carries consequences

If we follow Jesus, there are consequences. We can see that from Jesus himself. He died for bringing good news. We've can be ready to endure whatever consequences come our way because Christ experienced the worst consequences for us. 

I care and I can

Jesus brings his new kingdom with his life, death and resurrection. It's a life of forgiveness, deliverance, and renewal. Since he has fed our souls, we join him in his new work. 

A sermon on Mark 6:30-44

God gathers a great group

A great group is amazing - motivated by a common cause, united around a common creed, developed by common tactics - a great group impacts people. The greatest group is gathered by a supernatural spirit. God gathers such a group. 

You can have certain safety.

Safety is an understandable, basic human need. We want to be physically and emotionally safety. Jesus does not deny this need. He risks everything he is and has for us, so that we are guaranteed an eternal safety. What risk will you take? 

His love can power your life

Love is the most important or essential part of our security. It's the one thing, more than anything else, that enables actual living. Only the love of Jesus - a love that is so great that he calls us friends - is great enough to fill our lives. John 15:9-17

Small Steps: What good can we do around here?

Sometimes nonreligious people are better at doing good than even religious people. Simon recognizes the incredible power of the Holy Spirit and he wants it. But only the power of the Holy Spirit in him can change him so that the Holy Spirit works through him.