That You May Believe

That You May Believe: Vine October 30Vine by Pastor Nathan Schultz We celebrate our Reformation heritage and the foundational truth that Jesus has set us free by grace, through faith in Him alone.  We also conclude our series focused on Jesus’ I AM statements.  “I am the vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5).  Christ […]

That You May Believe: Good Shepherd October 23Good Shepherd by Pastor Jeff Cloeter There are times that Christians treat Jesus as a doctrine and not a person.  Jesus confronts that notion by referring to himself as “The Good Shepherd.”  It is an intimately personal relationship.  Believing involves “knowing,” recognizing his voice and responding to it. 

That You May Believe: Way October 16Way by Pastor Nathan Schultz We live in a pluralistic society.  There are many “ways,” endless lifestyles to choose from.  The highest value is to be “true to yourself.”  Jesus sounds strange in this context when he makes the “Way” singular.  From the world’s view, one way seems exclusive

That You May Believe: Door October 9Door by Pastor Nathan Schultz We remain in a time of societal upheaval.  Long standing institutions are in flux.  Business, education, technology, politics.  In the chaos, we’re searching for some security and a sense of home.  Jesus offers himself as a doorway that swings both in and out.  Into

Unified Worship October 2: Unified Worship That You May Believe by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Last winter we prayed for “more pins in more places,” that more people would believe, know, and trust in Jesus across St. Louis.  We have pioneered two new communities, Jefferson Avenue Mission and our African Youth Ministry.  Today we celebrate unified

That You May Believe: Bread September 25Bread by Seminarian Aiden Moon CS Lewis once wrote, “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” Jesus addresses our sense of desire that is never quite satisfied.  We have longings

That You May Believe: Light September 18Light by Pastor Nathan Schultz Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). Often our vision fails us, even when we can see.  We see war, toxic politics, violence, failed relationships,

That You May Believe: Resurrection September 11Resurrection by Pastor Nathan Schultz Today, we begin a worship series: “That You May Believe” – centered around seven statements by Jesus recorded in John’s gospel that begin with “I am…” Today, we focus on: “I am the resurrection and the life.  Whoever believes in me, though he die,