Practicing the Presence of God in Worship Fit for a King | Luke 1:57-67 | Noel Piepgrass
In Part 3 of this Advent-Themed Series on Worship, Noel shows us how the presence of God can shape our corporate times of worship.
Postures of Praise Fit for a King | Luke 1:39-55 | Noel Piepgrass
In the second part of our Advent-Themed Worship series, Noel shows us how the Bible instructs us to bring our praises to God.
Worship Fit for a King | Romans 12:1 | Noel Piepgrass
Noel Piepgrass kicks off this advent-themed teaching series on worship by looking at examples from the Christmas story and Paul’s letter to the Romans.
It’s not waste it’s worship | Matthew 26:1-13 | Lori Riley
In Matthew 26:1-13, Jesus has just concluded his public ministry and has returned to the friendly confines of a friend’s home in Bethany. While there, a woman pours out expensive perfume on him in an act of love and adoration. While his disciples aren’t sure this was such a great use of valuable perfume, Jesus praises the act. Friend of Exeter Valley Church Lori Riley, shows us how this act isn’t a waste, it’s worship.
Jesus on Stewardship | Matthew 25:14-30 | Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus uses a parable to show his disciples how God expects them to live. Noel teaches us how our view of God can lead to fear which gets in the way of investing in God’s kingdom.
Jesus on Judgment | Matthew 25:31-46 | Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 24:36-25:13, Jesus continues his Sermon on Signs with 4 stories about how to find oneself ready upon his second coming. Noel Piepgrass shares how readiness involves Accepting Jesus as Lord, Adopting Jesus’s way of living, and Advocating for Jesus to the world around us. (The first 10 minutes of this recording were not recorded live and had to be added in afterward.)
Jesus on Being Ready | Matthew 24:36-25:13 | Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 24:36-25:13, Jesus continues his Sermon on Signs with 4 stories about how to find oneself ready upon his second coming. Noel Piepgrass shares how readiness involves Accepting Jesus as Lord, Adopting Jesus’s way of living, and Advocating for Jesus to the world around us. (The first 10 minutes of this recording were not recorded live and had to be added in afterward.)
Jesus on the Signs of the Times | Matthew 24:1-35 | Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 24:1-35 Jesus teaches his disciples what they can expect at the end of the age. In this message, Noel Piepgrass shows us how Jesus wants us to live in an age that can feel like the end is near.
Jesus on Hypocrisy | Matthew 23 | Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 23, Jesus talks to his disciples about hypocrisy. His words are harsh and poignant, but they are given in love to his disciples as warnings against the perils of false religion. Noel Piepgrass shows us how we can get off track when what we practice doesn’t match what we preach.
A Question about Commandments | Matthew 22:34-46 | Michael Seaward
In Matthew 22:34-46, Jesus takes on a question from the Pharisees. In their question, they ask, of all the law, what is the greatest commandment? Michael Seaward shows us how Jesus keeps it simple even though simple is hard. In it, we learn once again, that we need Jesus as Lord and Savior.