Text: Matthew 5:5 / Date: 9-27-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Jesus calls his disciples to meekness and a release of control. Releasing our grip on this world puts us on a path to a much greater inheritance.

Text: Matthew 5:4 / Date: 9-20-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Jesus calls those who are mourning blessed. Disciples should be looking inward and outward, recognizing the effects of sin on a broken world. Doing this with open eyes and open hearts while recognizing true comfort comes in addressing the spiritual hole that only Jesus can fill.

Text: Matthew 5:1-3 / Date: 9-13-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The opening message in a series on "Kingdom Character" exploring the Beatitudes of Matthew 5. Jesus speaks from the mountainside with instructions for his disciples on how to live. What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Jesus teaches us through his Sermon on the Mount and demonstrates these principles in his continuing ministry.

Text: Mark 6:14-29 / Date: 9-6-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

The message of John the Baptist resonates with Herod and the early church. His voice continues to point to Christ beyond his life and ministry. We close our series on his life and ministry reflecting on his example to us, the encouragement of others, and how we too can point the way to Christ.

Text: Matthew 11:2-19 / Date: 8-30-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John seeks answers for his doubts. What do we do with unanswered questions or unmet expectations? We look at John's question, Jesus' response, and wrestling with things we don't understand.

Text: John 1:35-42, 3:22-36 / Date: 8-23-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

Many people, including John's own disciples, begin following. Jesus and he asks them to declare what it is that they want. What is John to do now? Is his ministry complete or competing with Jesus? He recognizes he must become less as Jesus becomes more but continues to share a unified message.

Text: John 1:19-34 / Date: 8-16-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John the Baptist defines himself with three things he is not and three things that he is. He is again questioned by the religious authorities and there are important things to recognize about who and how he is baptizing as the Lamb of God is made known.

Text: Matthew 3:1-12 / Date: 8-9-2026 / Location: Faith Christian Reformed Church (New Brighton, MN)

John begins living into his purpose and becomes the voice of one calling in the wilderness. This message explores the wilderness and the prophetic voice preparing the way for the Lord as he calls everyone to repentance.