Sex is a wonderful gift given by God and humanity was beautifully created to have sexual desire. However, from the dawn of sin, we have found every imaginable way of distorting this gift. In church world, the issues of sexual sin and brokenness have been historically approached through the various lenses of shame or sin avoidance. The person of Jesus and the word of God offer us so much more. This Hope Group is for men who want to move past the often hollow and ineffective approach of shame-based repentance into a considering the glorious life waiting for us on the other side. We will read David Powlison’s Making All Things New and see what often drives our unwanted sexual behaviors (usually it’s not even lust!). We will seek to gain a deeper understanding of our habits, experience, trauma, and stories that inform how we act today. Most importantly, we will consider not only what we can be freed from, but what we can be freed to – a life defined by the righteousness of God in our savior Jesus Christ.
Our aim is to bridge the gap where life and Scripture meet.

Note: This group has started and those interested in joining late should e-mail Pastor John at the link below.

The book of Romans is arguably the most theologically rich text in the New Testament. In it, Paul presents his magnum opus – exploring the righteousness of God, our lack thereof, and how the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ imputes this righteousness on to those who believe. It speaks of the problem of sin and the solution we find in the gospel. We will consider the difference between “works of the law” and a life “lived by faith”, Paul’s most frequent refrain throughout the text. In diving into the first half of the book of Romans, we will explore the theological depths of the gospel and our eternal life in Jesus Christ. We will be utilizing a study book written by Tim Keller, Romans 1-7: The gift of God. Our hope is that our response to this study causes us to wonder and rejoice at the gift we have received and revel in the perfect God whom we worship. 

Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM

Mondays @ 7 PM

Tuesdays @ 10 AM

How do we know that we have been born again? How do we experience the Spirit of Christ and have assurance of our salvation? What does it look like to be a Christian and distinct in a fallen world? This study will focus on the three letters of the apostle John. In them, John explores what it means to “live in the light”, “love one another”, and what “fellowship with Christ” actually means. We will meditate on Christ as our Advocate, the propitiation of sins, the God of the Universe, the light of the world, and the central truth that guides our lives. In being confronted by the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, we will explore the core message of the gospel and how it serves as the transformational testimony to the way we live and treat those around us. These rich writings of Jesus’ Beloved will reveal key insights and profound encouragement as we consider what it means to be a Christian. 

Wednesdays @ 7 PM

Every day we are confronted with countless subtle lies. Be it politics, morality, philosophy, or psychology, the endless barrage of half-truths, partial-truths and sweet lies entice us (often successfully) to believe that what the world offers is better than the God we worship. So, what do we believe? When confronted with political platforms, do we measure them against Scripture? When we hear the slogans “Love is love”, “Black Lives Matter” or “My body, my choice”, do we understand the thinking behind them? When told that we are to “find ourselves by looking within”, do we test this against the message of the Gospel and the person and work of Jesus Christ? This discipleship group will seek to understand not only how the world thinks but will confront the reality that Christian thought has also been deeply impacted by our culture. We will be reading through Hidden Worldviews by Steve Wilkins and Mark L. Sanford. Our hope is that through exploring the world’s various views, we can have a deeper understanding of Christianity and through it, be transformed by the renewal of our minds.

Wednesdays @ 7 PM

Some of the most vivid prophetic visions in scripture are found in the book of Daniel. So much so, that large swaths of Revelation draw on the imagery presented in Daniel and inform how we think about the end times. And these visions can be confusing – multiheaded beasts with various crowns and feet of different kinds of stone. What do they mean? What is Daniel revealing to us? The first half of our semester will explore these visions in greater detail and how they challenge us in considering the eschaton. After our overview of his visions, we will transition to read the Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul. This classic text written by a brilliant theologian will explore what it means to serve at the feet of a holy and perfect God. In reading this book, we hope to illuminate our minds and enrich our spirits as we encourage each other toward a deeper understanding of the God we worship.   

Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM
Wednesdays @ 7:30  PM

En Español - This Fall we will be covering the first five books of the Bible - the Pentateuch. In this study we will be looking particularly at how God’s story began. From the life of Adam and his fall into sin through the Exodus of Israel and the story of Moses, we will see our Creator-God progressively reveal himself to his people. We will explore the questions of God’s sovereignty, judgment, and redemption as we consider man’s role in his cosmic redemptive plan. As we encounter the life of Abraham and the first family of our faith, we will realize we are in good company when we reflect on our own sin and God’s gracious and persistent heart to forgive us. We will also consider the Old Testament Law, its purpose and if it applies today. Ultimately, we will see how the seeds of the gospel were there all along, God intricately weaving Christ’s salvation from the very beginning.