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Sola Gratia #5 - Sanctified by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia series focusing on the doctrine of grace. He explores the concept of sanctification, examining how spiritual growth occurs through teaching, relationships, spiritual disciplines, and pivotal circumstances, while emphasizing that our transformation is ultimately God's work of grace rather than our own efforts.
Faith Through Fiction: Analyzing Stories Through a Biblical Lens
Discover a powerful four-phase framework that transforms how Christians engage with movies, books, and media through a Biblical lens. This practical guide equips you to identify worldview elements in stories, compare them with Scripture, and use popular culture as a meaningful gateway for spiritual conversations and Great Commission opportunities.
Sola Gratia #4 - Justified by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the New Testament book of Romans. Through the death of Christ, God has paid humanity's sin in full.
The Power of Forgiveness: Stories of Lives Changed by Jesus
Forgiveness stands as one of humanity's most challenging yet liberating acts. This exploration delves into transformative stories—both ancient and modern—to uncover the profound healing that occurs when we choose forgiveness and how it isn't just something we give to others; but gift we give ourselves.
Sola Gratia #3 - Converted by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the second book of Corinthians in the New Testament. Christians' conversion experiences can vary greatly. Thankfully the parables of Jesus help to shed light on our own sometimes dim understanding.
Humble Like a Child: Seeing Humility as a Strength
When was the last time you spent time with a child? Their unfiltered joy, awe, and honesty set them apart from adults. But what if we could learn from them? In this post, we’ll explore Jesus’ call to childlike humility and how it frees us from comparison, empowers us to uplift others, and deepens our dependence on God. Are you ready to see humility as a strength? Let’s dive in.
Sola Gratia #2 - Regenerated by Grace
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Sola Gratia message series teaching from the second chapter of the New Testament book of Ephesians. God's unique plan of salvation offers a regenerated hope and new life to those who might believe.
Hope in Brokenness: The Biblical Theological Response to Addiction
In this powerful exploration of addiction through a biblical-theological lens, Jake Williams examines how the modern crisis of addiction intersects with deep spiritual truths about human nature, idolatry, and our need for divine intervention. The post offers hope by demonstrating how biblical theology provides essential frameworks for understanding and addressing addiction, while highlighting the Church's vital role in creating communities of grace where those struggling with addiction can find healing through the transformative power of the gospel.
Sola Gratia #1 - Surprised by Grace
Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, examines Ephesians 2:8-9 to explain how salvation comes through God's grace alone as a one-way, unconditional gift that requires no prior merit or subsequent obligations, emphasizing that this grace, while seemingly too good to be true, is accessed through faith and forms the cornerstone of Christian doctrine.