Was the Star of Bethlehem essential for Jesus to seek and save the lost? In this series, Pastor Catlan explores some of the biblical symbols of Christmas and explains why a given symbol was essential for Christ's work of saving the lost. This episode seeks Old Testament connections to the Star and Magi and shows why they are important.

What is complete joy? If you could have the most complete fulfillment of joy, what would you have to do? In 1 John 1:4, we see an appeal from John that, “our joy may be complete.” In this message, Pastor Catlan explains both the miracle of God’s written Word and what the Bible teaches us about complete joy.

Is a relationship with the church based on conditions or can any person have fellowship with God's people? Why would anyone want fellowship with the church anyway? In this message, Pastor Catlan unpacks 1 John 1:3 to explain what it means to have fellowship with us.

When the Bible calls Jesus, “The Life”, what does that mean? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan dissects the word “life” to show how it is a very broad-meaning term. Does Jesus fulfill all the meaning? Does Scripture support such a broad usage? 1 John 1:2 is the place to dig into the meaning of life.

Can God be known? It may seem like a simple answer, but if God is infinite how can we know Him? Was Jesus really present or just a mirage? These questions are immediately in focus in 1 John 1:1. This is the first message in a series through the book of 1 John. In this message Pastor Catlan provides the context for the letter of 1 John and unpacks verse 1.

How does a generational leader hand over control to a successor? This is the exact scenario in Joshua 1:1-9 when Moses has died and God called Joshua to lead His people. In this sermon, Pastor Brad Sutter from Cornerstone Church unpacks this critical passage on leadership. The message concludes with the Elders of Cornerstone Church appointing and commissioning the first Elders of Rejoice Christian Church.

The final instructions and greetings at the end of Titus tell us a lot more than the movements of a handful of ancient people. In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the way Scripture gives us details about missions and how the local church ought to support the effort.

In Titus 3:10-11, we read about how Church leaders ought to handle divisive people. This leads to many questions. What counts as divisive? Who is responsible for warning and rebuking the divisive man? How can excommunication be a good thing? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan unpacks the truth of Titus 3:10-11 to show how God loves His church so much that He gave us systems to keep the focus on Him.

Which sorts of arguments and disagreements are profitable and which are unprofitable? When should we argue our position on a matter and when should we avoid the conflict? Titus 3:9 speaks to those sorts of controversies, dissentions, and quarrels, but how do you apply this text? In this sermon, Pastor Catlan explains how to use Scripture to help unlock the wisdom of Titus 3:9.

How pushy should leaders in the church be in Christians’ personal lives? What sorts of things should leaders be addressing in the lives of the Church? Titus 3:8 is a helpful passage for these questions as Paul tells Titus to insist on certain trustworthy things that bring about good works. In this message, Pastor Catlan explains how Christians should desire leaders who insist and the fruit of that should be beautiful works.

As the Apostle Paul was completing a very lengthy description of Jesus’ great salvation He purchased for the church, in Romans 11 he broke out into a doxology of praise to God. God has riches, wisdom, and knowledge that are beyond measure. In this message, Pastor Spencer Steenmeyer from Anchorage Bible Fellowship unpacks a message of praise and worship to our great God.

How should the church family encourage their Pastor? Jason unpacks how the local body should aim to encourage, support, and protect a pastor's family.