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United by the Cross

United by the Cross

Kyle Kauffman

The church has struggled with unity from it’s very beginning. Anytime a group of people starts to gather together there is going to be the threat of division. Paul sees this as a threat not only to the harmony of the church but also to the truth and witness of the gospel. In a church that is full of different problems and issues, it’s instructive that Paul begins by dealing with the issue of division in the Corinthian church. The things that may cause us to divide at times today look different than they did for the Corinthian church, but division remains a constant threat to the church and our witness to the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-31 Paul shows us what source of our division is often rooted in, and he shows us how the message of the cross unites us together. And the more united we are around the cross of Jesus, the more effective we will be in our witness to the gospel in our world.

1 Corinthians 1:10-31

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Set Apart by Grace

Set Apart by Grace

Kyle Kauffman

God saves us in order to also set us apart. As Christians, we are called to live holy lives as God’s people in the midst of whatever culture or context he has placed us in. We see in Corinth that the temptation to be conformed to the culture rather than transformed by God is an ever present struggle for God’s people. But we also see that the same grace that saves us in the past, present, and future is also the grace that enables us to live holy lives. God does not save us and then leave us on our own. Rather he gives us all we need to live lives of holiness that distinct from the culture and pleasing to him. We are all people who are a work in progress in this area, but we are also people who held fast by God. As a result we can confidently work out our salvation while continuing to be daily dependent on God’s grace to us in Jesus. The more we seek to do this the more we will live as those who are set apart by God’s grace in the midst of a confusing culture.

Acts 18:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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The Power of the Bible
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The Power of the Bible

Kyle Kauffman

God’s Word has the power to change our lives. The more we read it, know it, believe it, and obey it, the more our lives our minds, hearts, and lives are transformed by it. The Bible is not simply a book to be studied, it is living and active and is able to save us, changes us, sustain us, and equip us for all of life. The Bible can save us as it points us to our need for Jesus and leads us to put our trust in Him. The Bible can change us as it transforms our minds and hearts, and reshapes our lives. The Bible can sustain us as it enables us to keep going in our faith and holds us fast through the suffering and trials of this life. And the Bible can equip us as God uses it to prepare and train us to live out our faith in everyday life. God’s Word is not meant to stay on the page. Rather it is meant to shape our lives as we daily immerse ourselves in it and seek to live in line with it.

2 Timothy 3:10-17

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The Authority of the Bible
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The Authority of the Bible

Josh Stalnaker

“Who’s in charge here?” That’s a question we might ask in all sorts of areas of life. But it’s also a question we should each ask of our lives as a whole. God’s word is meant to be the final authority in our lives—He alone has the right to say what is true, good, and right. Since the very beginning we’ve struggled with trusting God’s authority and we are prone to live in all sorts of ways that undermine His authority, But the truth is, God’s Word is final because He is God. But He is also good. And so His authoritative word is always good for us. Like a loving Father who sets boundaries to keep His children safe, God’s commands are meant to help us thrive—not to harm or hurt us. Living under God’s Word brings life and flourishing but denying it or ignoring it leads to destruction and death. And God’s Word isn’t just advice we can choose to follow or ignore—it’s an authoritative word that demands a response. We are invited to trust it fully, believe all it teaches, and obey all it requires, knowing that His Word is for our good.

Genesis 3:1-7

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The Reliability of the Bible
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The Reliability of the Bible

Kyle Kauffman

The Bible is completely true and trustworthy because it comes from the God who cannot lie. Every word is rooted in His character, confirmed through history, eyewitness testimony, fulfilled prophecy, and the unchanging message that points us to Jesus. God has faithfully preserved His Word through countless manuscripts and careful transmission over time, so we can be confident that what we hold today is His truth. In a world filled with confusion, shifting opinions, and overwhelming information, God’s Word is our steady anchor. It protects us from the lies of the enemy, points us to what is real and lasting, and helps us filter everything through the lens of His truth. As we stand on the truth of Scripture we are standing on the solid rock of God’s unchanging Word.

2 Peter 1:16-21

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The God of the Bible
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The God of the Bible

Kyle Kauffman

God is not silent. He speaks! From the very beginning, God spoke the world into existence, and creation continues to pour forth His speech and reveal Him. The earth and the heavens preach His majesty, but as glorious as this revelation is, it is not enough to save us. We need more than the stars in the sky and the wonders of the world—we need the Bible, God’s Word. God has spoken through the Scriptures and He continues to speak to us today through His written Word, assuring us it is not just another book but the very Word of God. And ultimately, God has spoken most clearly through His Son, Jesus Christ—the Word made flesh. God is not silent. He speaks! This should lead us to cherish and meditate on His Word so that we might know and enjoy Him.

Psalm 19; Hebrews 1:1-3

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Christmas Through the Eyes of the Wise Men
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Christmas Through the Eyes of the Wise Men

Kyle Kauffman

When you look at Jesus, what do you see? Do you see a King who deserves to be worshipped with everything you have? Or do you see threat to your way of life and your control over things? The journey and response of the wise men who came to meet Jesus after his birth challenge us to see Jesus not only as a baby in a manger, but as the King God promised to rule over all people. Unlike Herod, who saw Jesus as a threat to his throne, the wise men responded with worship—marked by joy, devotion, and costly gifts. Their story is meant to confront our hearts: will we cling to our personal kingdoms, or bow before the one true King? The wise men also discovered that Jesus is unlike any earthly ruler. He comes gently, for the weak and lowly, and reigns with compassion like a shepherd. At Christmas, we’re invited to follow the wise men’s example to see and submit to Jesus as our King and give ourselves fully to Him in joyful worship.

Matthew 2:1-23

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Christmas Through the Eyes of the Shepherds
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Christmas Through the Eyes of the Shepherds

Kyle Kauffman

The shepherds experienced the shock of a lifetime on the first Christmas. They saw something glorious: the radiance of God’s glory breaking into their ordinary night, both in the shining heavens and in the face of a newborn baby. This is what we were made for — to see and behold the glory of God — yet sin has blinded us to it. Jesus came to restore our sight. But they didn’t just see; they also heard. The angel brought good news of great joy for all people: that Jesus had come to be our Savior, our Lord, and our peace. And finally, the shepherds believed and saw with their own eyes what God promised. True joy comes not only from seeing and hearing, but from trusting that God’s Word is true. As we, like the shepherds, see the glory of Christ, hear the good news of His coming, and respond in faith, we can experience the joy he came to offer.

Luke 2:8-20

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Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph
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Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph

Kyle Kauffman

At Christmas, we’re invited to slow down and marvel at the greatness of God’s love for us. In Joseph’s quiet decision to stay with Mary, even at great personal cost to his reputation and honor, we catch a glimpse of the costly love that God has shown to us in Jesus. Just as Joseph stepped into Mary’s shame to love her, so God stepped into our brokenness—our sin, sorrow, and suffering—through His Son to love and save us. Jesus didn’t love us from a distance; He drew near, fully identifying with us in every way. And that kind of love changes everything. When we truly grasp the love God has for us in Jesus it transforms how we see ourselves, how we live our lives, and how we relate to others.

Matthew 1:18-25

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Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary
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Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary

Kyle Kauffman

Mary received the surprise of a lifetime when God sent the angel to announce that she would give birth to the Messiah. We see through her eyes how God is at work in and through the coming of Jesus at Christmas to bring His peace to people.  At the core of every heart is a longing for peace with the God who made us and loves us. Yet because of our sin, that peace has been broken. The good news is that God, in His grace, offers us a peace that is far greater than we could ever imagine. It comes in ways we don’t expect—not something we can earn or achieve, but a gift He gives freely. His peace meets us in our struggles, steadies us in our fears, and one day will fill the whole earth. It’s a peace that does what we could never do for ourselves—restoring us to God and making us whole through the birth of a miraculous child. But it’s a peace only found by the humble—by those who trust His Word, submit to His will, and receive what He so graciously offers.

Luke 1:26-38 

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