Renew Your View: Seeing Life Through the Lens of Grace – Part 4
What If God Already Forgave You Fully? Discussion Questions for Hebrews 8-10: Read Hebrews 8:6. What is the “more excellent ministry”? What are the “better promises”? Read Hebrews 9:11-12. Why are the words “once for all” and “eternal” so significant in this passage? Read Hebrews 9:13-14. What is the comparison and logical argument made? What […]
Renew Your View: Seeing Life Through the Lens of Grace – Part 3
Can You Believe You’re the Righteousness of God? Can you believe it? You’re the righteousness of God! 2 Corinthians 5 unveils a radical truth: Being a new creation means the old is gone, and the new has come. Forget those resolutions and promises to do better for God. Instead, relish the transformation that’s already happened […]
Renew Your View: Seeing Life Through the Lens of Grace – Part 2
What if we’ve been seeing it all wrong? Is it possible we’ve been looking at life through the wrong lens? Ephesians 4 challenges us to rethink life in light of our newness in Christ. Paul contrasts the futility of the old life with the vibrant reality of our new identity. Forget trying to earn God’s […]
Renew Your View: Seeing Life Through the Lens of Grace – Part 1
Are you ready to see life through grace-tinted glasses? As we approach a new year, it’s time to ditch the old resolutions and embrace the newness we already have in Christ. Colossians 3 invites us to put on grace-tinted glasses, where seeking things above transforms our perspective. Imagine living with the security of knowing your […]
Divinity Meets Dust: A Perfect Union!
Why did Jesus have to become one of us? The Creator of the universe chose to become one of us – divinity wrapped in humanity! Jesus, Immanuel, God with us, didn’t just drop by for a quick visit. He became like us to bring “good news of great joy” and reveal the Father’s heart in […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 19
Judgment Day: Should believers be nervous? Judgment Day – sounds intense, right? But should believers be biting their nails? Not a chance! In our EPIC series finale, we dive into Revelation 20-21, where the dead are judged, and the Book of Life takes center stage. Revelation paints a vivid picture of two groups with two […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 18
Is 1 John 1:9 a Bridge or a Barrier? Some of the most high-impact truths in the New Testament are found in 1 John, where John brilliantly contrasts the darkness of unbelief with the light of being in Christ. Take the infamous 1 John 1:9 – often misused as a “bar of soap” for believers […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 17
What if your inheritance is impossible to ruin? In our EPIC series, we’re diving into 1 Peter 1, where Peter paints a picture of an inheritance that can’t be touched, tarnished, or taken away. This isn’t just some distant promise; it’s a present reality secured by the resurrection of Jesus. Peter encourages us to fix […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 16
Does the Epistle of James disagree with Paul? Does James throw us a theological curveball by pitting faith against works? Before you start questioning his place in the New Testament, when James says, “Faith without works is dead,” it’s not because he doesn’t get grace. Instead, he’s highlighting the response of saving faith. Consider Abraham […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 15
Is Your Forgiveness Final… Or Still Pending? Are you tired of religion’s repetitive rituals and endless apologies? Imagine a new path with God that starts with one perfect act: Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice. Jesus died once, and that’s all it took. So, what does this mean for you? You’re free from the fear of judgment in […]
All or Nothing – Episode 6
Here’s Episode 6 of “All or Nothing.” In this series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in entertaining conversation filled with surprising and powerful truths. This is a fun and freeing series you don’t want to miss!
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 14
Can You Really Be Free from Guilt and Shame Forever? If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a treadmill trying to please God, Hebrews 6 and 8 declare a radical shift. Jesus, our forerunner, has entered the inner sanctuary on our behalf, redefining our access to God. It’s no longer about striving; it’s about intimacy […]
All or Nothing – Episode 5
Here’s Episode 5 of “All or Nothing.” In this series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in entertaining conversation filled with surprising and powerful truths. This is a fun and freeing series you don’t want to miss!
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 13
What Happens When Grace Overtakes Your Darkest Past? If you’ve ever felt labeled by your mistakes, 1 Peter 1 is a message of encouragement, showcasing God’s overwhelmingly abundant grace and love for you. Is it possible to live from a pure heart, no longer defined by past blunders but by the righteousness of Christ? Paul […]
All or Nothing – Episode 4
Here’s Episode 4 of “All or Nothing.” In this series, Dr. Andrew Farley and Pastor Tim Chalas engage in entertaining conversation filled with surprising and powerful truths. This is a fun and freeing series you don’t want to miss!
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 12
Are You Holding On to Shadows Instead of Substance? Religious tradition is often a whirlwind of empty philosophies and legalistic practices. In Colossians 2, Paul cuts through the noise to reveal what truly matters. It’s not about following human regulations or deceptive ideas that claim you need more. In Christ, you’re complete – no additives […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 11
Why Does God’s Grace Make All the Difference in Your Life? Imagine yourself being raised up and seated with Christ in heavenly places. It might sound too lofty to understand at first, but it’s your reality. And grasping it will reshape how you see yourself and your daily life. It means you can forget the […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 10
Why Settle for Religion When You Can Have Freedom? Why stay in the bondage of legalism and law-based living when you can have true freedom? In my latest message on Galatians 5, I explore what it means to stand firm in the freedom Christ has given us. It’s not about trying harder or doing more. […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 9
Did You Start by Faith and Switch to Effort? What Happened? Trying to be “good enough” by following the Law? It’s a losing battle. In this message from Galatians 2-3, Paul unveils some eye-opening truths about true godliness and the real power for upright living. Suffering under the Law is a curse, and dying to […]
EPIC: High-Impact Truths in the New Testament – Part 8
Why Settle for the Law when the Spirit Gives Liberty? Does religion ever feel like a never-ending list of impossible rules? There’s a reason for that. In my latest message, I dive into 2 Corinthians 3, where Paul describes the Ten Commandments as a ministry of death and condemnation. Ouch! But here’s the good news: […]
