Sermon by Jake Blair on May 11, 2025.
Key scripture: Acts 1:6-11
Jesus didn’t disappear—He ascended. And that changes everything about where we look for help, hope, and meaning.
After the Cross of Christ | The Road to Emmaus | May 4
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jake Blair on May 4, 2025.
Key scripture: Luke 24:13–35
What if the Savior you're hoping for isn't the one you expected... but is actually far better? This week, we walk the road to Emmaus and discover how Jesus meets us even in our confusion.
After the Cross of Christ | Breakfast on the Beach | April 27
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on April 27, 2025.
Key scripture: John 21:1-19 & Luke 22:59-62
Because of Jesus' resurrection, everything has changed.
In our previous sermon series, we unpacked the significance of Jesus' atoning death on the Cross. For this series, we're shifting our focus to a short period immediately after Jesus' death and resurrection, and all that entails for us as we grow in following Jesus together.
The Cross of Christ | Adoption | April 13
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Brandon Clements on April 13, 2025.
Key scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
All of us long to belong. This week, we explore how, through Jesus' work on the Cross, we are brought into the family of God and what that means for us now.
The Cross of Christ | Redemption | April 6
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jake Blair on April 6, 2025.
Key scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 & Galatians 5:1
What does freedom look like when following Jesus? What happens when you see the life Scripture calls you to, but it feels disconnected from your reality? In the third week of our series, we’ll unpack what it means that Jesus is our redemption - that He’s come to free us from slavery to sin and to lead us into life to the fullest.
The Cross of Christ | The Shame of the Cross | March 30
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on March 30, 2025.
Key scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 61:7, Mark 14:43-46, Mark 14:53-65 and Mark 15:15-32
In the second week of our Cross of Christ series, we’ll dive into the shame Jesus experienced leading up to and during the crucifixion. This week, we’ll see how the cross reveals the devastating weight of shame and how, ultimately, Jesus restores us.
The Cross of Christ | Atonement | March 23
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Adam Gibson on March 23, 2025.
Key scripture: Leviticus 16:1-3, 16:7-10, 16:21-22
It has been said that atonement is like a multi-faceted diamond. What Christ accomplished on the cross is massive, and its window into the heart of God is grand. In this series, we study the many things Jesus’ death and resurrection achieved as we prepare our hearts and minds for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.
James | Establish Your Hearts | March 16
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jake Blair on March 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 5:7-20
In chapter 5, James wraps up everything he’s said and offers practical wisdom: How can we know we have true faith? How can we make it for the long haul? How can we walk faithfully with Jesus and others no matter what life throws at us?
James | You Are a Mist | March 9
Sermon by Adam Gibson on March 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 4:13-5:6
In chapters 4 and 5, James shows how brief life is and how that ought to influence how we live.
James | What Causes Quarrels Among You? | March 2
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on March 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 4:1-12
In chapter 4, James shows us the true sinful source of our relational conflicts and how to deal with it.
James | Taming the Tongue | February 23
Sermon by Jake Blair on February 23, 2025.
Key scripture: James 3:1-18
This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.
James | Is It Faith? | February 16
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jake Blair on February 16, 2025.
Key scripture: James 2:14-26
Is your Christian faith the real deal or just a façade? James 2 challenges us to examine our faith, asking if it's genuine and produces real change in our lives, or just a convincing imitation.
James | Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only | February 9
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Adam Gibson on February 9, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:19-2:13
This week, James warns us of the danger of learning things about God without doing what God says, particularly when it comes to showing partiality.
James | When He Is Tempted | February 2
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Jon Ludovina on February 2, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:13-18
This week, James will help us fight sin in our lives by showing us the nature of sin and the perspective to resist it.
James | Consider It Joy | January 26
SUNDAY SERMON
Sermon by Adam Gibson on January 26, 2025.
Key scripture: James 1:1-12
To faithfully follow Jesus, our faith must be marked by action. Our belief should lead us into good works and obedience. In the book of James, we are challenged by the brother of Jesus to examine the authenticity of our faith and to ensure that it fills each area of our everyday lives.
Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together
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This week we’re with pastor Kent Bateman from City Church (citychurchknox.com) to talk more about this week’s sermon.
Questions? Comments? Favorite local spot to check out? Send us an email.
Knoxville Local Spotlight:
Stock & Barrel - 35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Chivo Taqueria - 314 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
KoPita Vegan & KoPita Meat- 524 & 522 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | How To Be Content | July 25
Sermon by Kent Bateman on July 25, 2021.
In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul concludes his letter with gratitude to the Philippian church. They came to his aid when he needed it the most. As he wraps up, two themes rise to the top: the secret of contentment and the blessing of giving.
Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!
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This week we’re with pastor Brandon Clements to talk more about this week’s sermon.
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Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens - 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210
Resources Mentioned:
Philippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | Lexington
How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg
The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science by Jim Wilder
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jeannie Allen
Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science by Drew Dyck
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Also check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix to hear more about how social media is impacting us on a neurological level
Quotes Mentioned:
The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.
-Charles Spurgeon
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles
Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18
Sermon by Jake Blair for July 18, 2021.
While we aren’t in total control of our circumstance, we have within us the ability to cultivate the type of people we want to become. So how do we do that? In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul shows us in practical ways how we can anchor joy down into our bones.
Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy
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This week we’re with Andrew Flowers to talk more about this week’s sermon.
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Columbia You’d Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:
The Haven Coffee House - 121 East Main St, Lexington, SC 29072
Resources Mentioned:
Audio engineering by Andrew Miles