In this concluding episode of our "Foundational Beliefs" series, Pastor Nate Walker explores John 5:30-47, addressing the fundamental question: "Why should we believe in Jesus?" The sermon reveals four trustworthy witnesses God provides for our faith: The Holy Spirit, godly people, works of Jesus, and the Bible itself. This sermon was originally given on 09/24/17

In this third instillment of our "Foundational Beliefs" series, Pastor Nate Walker dives into John 18:1-11 to unpack the central message of the Bible. The sermon answers three crucial questions:

Who is Jesus? He is both the true human, the Second Adam who restores our broken humanity, and the true God, the sovereign "I AM" in control of all things, even His own arrest.

What is wrong with us? By nature, humanity is at war with God, hostile in mind, and living under the lie of being our own judges, akin to Judas's betrayal.

How can Jesus heal us? He brings both truth, powerful enough to fell His enemies, and grace, by drinking the cup of God's wrath in our place, offering us the cup of blessing. This sermon calls listeners to repent, believe in Jesus, and receive the grace and truth that alone can heal.

This sermon was originally given on 03/07/21.

Pastor Nate explores the Christian understanding of children, rooted in Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 19:13–15. He emphasizes that a defining mark of Christian culture is a deep love and value for children. The discussion highlights Jesus’s welcoming posture toward children, encouraging early professions of faith and their participation in the Lord’s Supper. The episode also addresses infant baptism as a sign of God’s love and inclusion—an act of divine blessing rather than human initiative. Pastor Nate calls us to embrace this vision by seeing children as a gift and committing to nurture them in God’s love, even amid the challenges of parenting.