Posts with the tag “isaiah-53”

Restoration In Progress
by Skyler Crowl on December 1st, 2024
The message focused on the concept of restoration and reconnection. Skyler Crowl shared a personal story from January 2022 in Death Valley, where a sign about restoration sparked reflection on biblical restoration. The discussion highlighted three aspects: justification, sanctification, and healing. Skyler emphasized Jesus' awareness of our brokenness, His desire for reconnection, and the importance of vulnerability. He illustrated this with a story from Mark 3 about a man with a deformed hand, emphasizing that reconnection with Jesus can lead to restoration. The message concluded with a call for vulnerability and reconnection with God.  Read More
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I Am
by Pastor Carrie Erikson on November 24th, 2024
Pastor Carrie Erikson discusses the significance of Jesus' actions in Luke 8:26-39, emphasizing that Jesus embodies the gospel and that his actions provide principles for daily life. She highlights Jesus' intentional journey to the Gentile region of the Gerasenes, where he encounters a man possessed by demons. Jesus' presence immediately brings freedom, as the demons recognize his authority and are cast out, leading to the man's healing. However, the townsfolk react with fear and rejection, asking Jesus to leave. Pastor Carrie underscores that the gospel brings freedom, rejection, and a mandate to share one's testimony, urging the congregation to let God heal rejection and to share their testimonies.  Read More
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