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Continuing the themes of last week, Johnny picks up again that Jesus did not come for individual salvation, but for the salvation of a whole people. In forming his new community, Jesus grants authority to the church in Matthew 16 through Peter.

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 […]

One of Christ Church Vienna’s founding principles is becoming an extended family. Jesus tells his earthy family in Mark 3:35 that his real family is whoever does God’s will. Exploring the ancient world’s conception of family and contrasting it with modern ideas, Johnny explains how Christians are called to be different in how we view […]

Jesus calls his followers to be the “Light of the World” and a “City on a Hill.” What are the implications for us as follower of Christ–and more specifically our local church community? This is the first sermon in a new series Becoming the People of God, exploring the New Testament’s vision for the Church.

Matt Hemsley pulls out the larger themes in the, admittedly short, 3rd epistle of John. Reflecting on how this John who was a “Son of Thunder” ( Mark 3:17 ) eventually became the “Apostle of Love,” Matt describes the heart transformation meant to take place inside of a true Christian.

Guest pastor Matt Yi walks us through the book of 2 John. Carrying on John’s continued chorus of the importance of love for one another echoed throughout his biblical writings, 2 John also emphasizes the importance of truth. Matt explores truth and the two ways you can know somebody- knowing about them and knowing them. For a […]