Ever wondered how poetry shapes our understanding of the Bible? This week we dive into the poetic nature of scripture and discover how the Hebrew use of poetry, like parallelism and chiasm, reveals deeper meanings and connections. From the creation story in Genesis to the powerful events of Pentecost, we'll explore how these literary devices help us grasp God's plan and our role as His image bearers. Get ready to see the Bible in a whole new light and learn how its poetic structure guides us to live out our faith with purpose and intent.

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This week in our Church Ignited series, we turn to Acts 2 and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. What looked like wind and fire to the early church was more than a dramatic sign, it was the presence of God filling His people. From the pillar of fire in Exodus to the Spirit guiding Paul on his missionary journeys, we see how God has always directed, protected, and empowered His people.

The message reminds us that the safest place to be is in God’s presence. The Holy Spirit is not just a distant helper, but God with us, guiding our steps, protecting us even in danger, and filling us with power to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus. The question is not whether you have the Spirit, but to what extent the Spirit has you.

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This week’s message takes a heavy but necessary look at the current moment. In light of recent events, we’re reminded how quickly fear and hate are used as weapons to divide us. Scripture is clear, our battle is not against flesh and blood.

Through examples from Stephen in Acts, Paul’s words in Romans, and the call to put on the full armor of God, we’re reminded that no person is our enemy. The Christian response isn’t violence or hate it’s love, forgiveness, and boldly sharing the gospel, even when it costs us.

Now is the time to pray and to equip ourselves in truth and faith, and to let Jesus—not the voices of culture, politics, or media—shape the way we see the world.

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The early church in Acts was called to be witnesses—messengers of Jesus’ resurrection—empowered by the Holy Spirit. Yet they hesitated to move beyond Jerusalem until persecution scattered them. Why? They were comfortable. This message explores how “comfortable Christianity” remains one of our greatest obstacles today. From the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the barriers faced by the apostles, we are reminded that Jesus never promised us comfort—He promised His presence. True faith means embracing discomfort for the sake of the gospel.

Don’t settle for comfortable Christianity. Ask God where He may be calling you into discomfort to grow, serve, and share the good news.

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In this message, we close out the Short and Sweet series by finishing the book of Jude. Heresy isn’t just an ancient problem—it’s something the church has wrestled with from the very beginning. Jude warns us about those who twist grace into a license for sin, deny Jesus as Lord, and cause division. But he doesn’t stop at the warning—he gives us practical steps: defend the faith, build each other up, pray in the Spirit, show mercy, and live fully submitted to Christ.

This is a call not only to recognize heresy but to actively combat it by laying down our own desires and living under the lordship of Jesus.

The book of Jude may be short, but it packs a strong warning: don’t be deceived by false teaching. Jude reminds the church that God’s grace is not permission to live however we want. Using examples from Israel, the angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah, he shows how rebellion against God leads to destruction. In contrast, God calls us to mercy, peace, and truth.

This message challenges us to evaluate what we believe, how we live, and how we see ourselves—so we stay aligned with God’s Word instead of drifting into deception.

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This message walks through the short but powerful letter of 3 John, highlighting its central call to “imitate good, not evil.” The text contrasts the faithfulness and hospitality of Gaius with the pride and self-interest of Diotrephes. From these examples, listeners are challenged to consider what it means to walk in truth and love.

To explore this further, the teaching draws on concepts like the Prisoner’s Dilemma and game theory, showing how self-interest often drives human behavior and fuels division. In contrast, Jesus calls His followers to live in a way that seems upside down—loving first, forgiving freely, standing against evil, and living consistently by the Spirit. While this path may not appear logical or safe, it reflects the example of Christ and offers a glimpse of the eternal hope where betrayal and fear no longer exist.

Life as a believer isn’t just about what we know—it’s about what we live. This message from 2 John explores how truth is more than an idea; it’s a way of walking through the world. It’s about letting God’s Word shape the way we treat people, the way we love, and the way we guard our hearts against false teaching. You’ll be encouraged to see truth and love not as abstract concepts, but as daily choices that reflect who Jesus is to those around you. By the end, you’ll have a fresh challenge: make a plan to learn God’s truth deeply, live it out boldly, and let His love shine in all you do.