Revelation is a book that needs special thoughtful attention and thoughtful response. Pastor Dean examines Revelation as a whole, and this passage in its context, to help reveal a couple of basic truths: Things are not always as they seem, and the Lamb is on the throne. For us, we can recognize that living between the two comings of Jesus means that there will be hardship, but we can rejoice in the victory from the heavenly perspective given in Revelation. Specifically, that racial divides will be mended when John sees the glorious vision of a multitude full of every nation, tribe, and tongue.

Names are important. Nicknames say a lot about how you’ve been loved by those around you. Celebrities with titles like “Black Mamba,” “The Boss,” and “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business” all speak to their skills and how they want to be perceived. For us, today is Christ the King Sunday, and next week is Immanuel. Our whole calendar is framed by names for Jesus. The names God gives us, therefore, are important. Pastor Dean walks us through the beautiful names Peter calls the church in 1 Peter 2. They demonstrate how God already sees us, and who we are meant to live into being.

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Like a good shepherd, Peter watches over his flock and exhorts them in the Spirit, specifically calling upon the leaders in the church to lead as he does. Dean walks through 4 methods Peter describes for effective leadership- It all begins with humility and self-discipline.

During the years Paul was writing 1 Corinthians, the church was dividing over the importance of different spiritual gifts. People with certain gifts would compare themselves to others, and feel small or insignificant. It is against this backdrop that 1 Corinthians 12. As the people of God, we need to celebrate each other’s strengths, and not make relative comparisons. Everyone has different skills, and the Body of Christ requires many parts. Variety isn’t a side-effect, or unintentional consequence of an open mindset, in the analogy of the Body, it is essential to the Body’s proper functioning.

Pastor Dean looks at how Jesus forms a new, distinct people. For God, forming a community is essential to his work on earth. The church is not an accidental side-effect of individual salvation, the salvation Jesus brought to the world was meant to be enjoyed in communion with each other. The desire for togetherness is innate to humans, and Christian communities are meant to fulfill that to desire with Christ as the center.

Pastor Dean walks through 1 John 5 as a guide on how Jesus calls us to authentic faith. Truly believing in who Jesus is and what he did for us changes our hearts, and should inspire us to live “all-in” with God.

Children of God is the primary and controlling identity of all who put their faith in Christ. This foundational self-understanding is a gift received from God through Jesus.

Ever wanted a gage on our what a genuine life in Christ means? Dean Miller preaches on John’s overview of what a genuine life in Jesus is like–One balanced in truth, obedience and love.

Dean Miller starts off new sermon series on I, II, III John.

Dean concludes the series on the Lord’s prayer. As Christians we serve our allegiance to Jesus the King, and his Upside-Down kingdom calls us to question- how can I serve the King?

How the Trinity helps us to comprehend and face trials in life.

Dean preaches on the broad and narrow meaning of our petition to “Give us our daily bread.” By exploring the meaning of each word and our trust in the Lord’s provision.

Dean Miller preaches on formation of prayers and the God of the heavens with us.

You can follow Jesus and be asked to do something that is too hard for you. As Jesus prayed the most impactful words “yet not my will but yours Lord”, He showed us how prayer and surrender is the battle, not the preparation. So if we want deeper spiritual formation, we need to walk with others and we have to go to the Garden.