In this sermon, Palu Sontag walks through the heart of God for worship in Psalm 8
Whether it’s about our own kids, the River’s youth, or all the young people of NH, it’s going tocost us to help the next generaHon go farther, live beoer, obey God more than us. It’s going to cost us whatever is dearest to us – as in the story of Isaac. It’s going to take…
A Song of Encounter — God is using the open-book lives of imperfect lovers of God to reflect the dream of being redeemed Can we face loss, dryness, and weeping and remain well-loved in the Father’s embrace. Will we linger in His presence because we adore being with Him and being loved by Him? He…
The Contrast of Intimacy – Intimacy with Jesus really contrasts people from those who do not have it. This is not always as simple as a Christians vs. the world situation. Often the religious are turned off and offended by intimacy, while sinners are affected to their core by it. Can we lead others out…
Honoring the Vessels – To be Holy is to be set apart to the Lord. To worship alongside and to work alongside other holy believers means that they are set apart unto the Lord as well. Maybe not in the same ways, but in the same God. They are vessels of honor and should therefore…
Searched by the One Who Knows Me – We serve a wonderful God, whose thoughts are greater and higher than ours. His influence upon our lives draws us to be Holy like Him. But how do we learn to fully surrender to the process that makes us holy? What helps us surrender our fear of…
The Frustration of Compromise – The Lord is pursuing His people to know Him more deeply. Rebellion in lifestyle leads to dullness in our sensitivity and effectiveness in His kingdom. The things we treasure either confirm or invalidate our claim that we love God and pursue His best in our lives. Humanity is ever trying…
Purity to See and Know the Lord – Jesus is calling believers to a life of holiness to keep their eyes and hearts sensitive to Him. He is prepared to do a renovating work in all who make themselves available to His process. Those who are holy will see the Lord and right relationship with…
Renewal in the Word – God’s discipline builds capacity to carry His glory and steward His power for greater impact. He uses His Word to cleanse us, prune us, and produce more fruit in our lives. Are we hungering for the Word of the Lord? Do we long for its impact upon us? Let’s cry…