What Jesus Is Doing Now | John 16:33-17:1 & 17:13-19
E01 February 26 2023 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
We may often ask ourselves, where is God? What is God really like? In today's sermon, we explore a glorious truth found in John's account. That on the night Jesus was betrayed, he reminded his disciples that Jesus was going to the Father and that he is ever praying for and interceding for his people.
Spiritual Dryness | Psalm 42
E02 March 05 2023 · 39 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Sooner or later, spiritual dryness is a condition that will come upon anyone who is engaged in any kind of spiritual journey. In seasons of spiritual dryness, God seems absent, distant, and far away. Psalm 42 shows us what spiritual dryness feels like, what are some of the factors that contribute to it, and most importantly, how to use the resources of the gospel as spiritual medicine in those dry seasons.
Repentance | Mark 1:14-15
E03 March 12 2023 · 29 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
In his famous 95 theses, Martin Luther remarked that the entirety of the Christian life is one of repentance. This is fitting, for when Jesus’ begins his public ministry and announces his kingdom, the invitation Jesus gives is one of repentance.
Godly Sorrow | 2 Corinthians 7:8-12
E04 March 19 2023 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
After exploring the practice of repentance last week, this week we look at one of the ways we wrestle with biblical repentance through experiencing godly sorrow for sin. Paul, in 2 Corinthians, distinguishes godly sorrow from worldly sorrow and shows us how godly sorrow is not only good but is a fruit of the gospel’s work in our life.
Confession | Psalm 32:1-5 & 1 John 1:8-9
E05 March 26 2023 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Another essential ingredient in gospel repentance is the confession of sin. Both the Old and the New Testaments highlight the importance of confession as a regular practice for the people of God. Today we learn something about the heart of true confession and why confession is such an essential part of the Christian life, both for individuals and for the church family.
Reconciliation | Luke 18:9-14
E06 April 02 2023 · 29 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
In these verses Jesus tells a story about two people hoping to be justified. One a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. They both however have very different arguments for the justification. Join us as we see how this story is both practical and relevant to our daily lives.