Christ Presbyterian Church | Preachers Kyle Wells

Co-Laborers and the Ministry of Jesus

Bible Text: Luke 6:12–16; 8:1–3; Matthew 28:16–20 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Co-Laborers in Christ

Any author will tell you that the cast of characters is central to every great story. In the true stories of the New Testament, we find a large cast of characters throughout. This character list includes both men and women who support the ministry of Jesus and the work of his Church. Mary and Martha, though they aren’t apostles, play as vital of a role in the gospels as James and John. What can we learn from the New Testament about the work of men and women together in God’s mission to the world?

Co-Laborers: A Liturgical and Typological Calling

Bible Text: Genesis 2:15–18, 21–22; 3:1–4, 6, 8–13; Romans 5:19; 1 Corinthians 15:22–23 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Co-Laborers in Christ

If you’re given a script, you must know the whole story to play your role well. You can’t simply memorize the lines and cues–you have to understand the origins, the motivations, the relationships, and the conclusion to really understand the part you play in the production. It’s the same with any of the most pressing issues of our day, whether it be justice, sexualty, or gender. How do our individual views fit into the larger story we are telling? How do women and men fit into the narrative of the Bible? Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on Co-laboring.

Co-Laborers at Creation: Embodied and Typological

Bible Text: Genesis 1:27; 2:7, 18, 21–25; Ephesians 5:31–32 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Co-Laborers in Christ

Beginnings are important. Beginnings frame our expectations for what is to come. The Bible says that in the beginning God created humanity as male and female. But what does this entail and how should it shape the way we understand ourselves and others? What implication does maleness and femaleness have for how we work together in the world and in God’s kingdom? Join us this Sunday as we continue our Co-Laborers series.

Co-laborers at Creation: a Mutual Calling

Bible Text: Genesis 1:26–28; 2:15–18, 21–23 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Co-Laborers in Christ

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. So goes the title of a popular book trying to help men and women relate to one another. Maybe you have felt like that at some point and wondered: how are men and women supposed to relate. This is a consistently pressing question in the church, where the Bible often feels over-interpreted or ignored to fit our preferred cultural narratives. This week we will begin a series where we explore what the Bible has to say about this challenging question, and see what wisdom it can give for our life together.

Snatch Others from the Fire

Bible Text: Jude 23, Luke 15:1–10 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Jude: Exhortations for Tenuous Times

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not good advice; it is good news. It is the news that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ accomplished salvation for all who depend on him in faith. Good advice tells us what to do. Good news tell us what has been done. Yet in a world of suspicion, how do we convince others that the gospel of Jesus Christ is really good news for them?

Waiting for Mercy

Bible Text: Jude 21; Hebrews 11:1–2; 13–16 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Jude: Exhortations for Tenuous Times

Mercy is a rare commodity in our day and age. We sometimes suppose that we live in a meritocracy, where everyone gets exactly what they deserve. On our best days, we prefer it this way and gloat in the places where our hard work has paid off. Perhaps we even look down at those who suffer and blame them for bad decisions. When we fail, however, we desire mercy—someone or something to cover for our mistakes. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on the Book of Jude.

Build Yourselves Up in Faith

Bible Text: Jude 20; Hebrews 5:12-6:3 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Jude: Exhortations for Tenuous Times

“I believe; help my unbelief!” It was a cry for help uttered by a father who wanted Jesus to heal his son, but in a way, his request is the prayer of every Christian. We know that salvation comes by grace through faith, but what do we do when our faith is weak? Join us this Sunday as we continue our sermon series from The Book of Jude.

A Gracious Greeting

Bible Text: Jude 1-2 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Jude: Exhortations for Tenuous Times

Full gyms on January 2 are vacated by the end of February. Whether it is cleaning out your closet, starting a new exercise routine, or reading through Leviticus, it is hard to keep going, especially in the face of adversity. How can we persevere? It is an important question, especially when we are talking about following Jesus. This week we are starting a new series on the book of Jude, who reminds us that it is the love of Jesus that keeps us going. We hope you will join us.

Absolum’s Story

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-12 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: The Stories We Live By

Betrayal always hurts, but the pain of betrayal is directly related to the measure of love. The greater the love, the greater the pain of betrayal. How can we love those who have betrayed us? Can trust ever be restored? What about when we are the betrayers? How can we be at peace? Join us this Sunday as we conclude our series on the stories of First and Second Samuel.

Tamar’s Story

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 13 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: The Stories We Live By

Since the fall, every family experiences enmity and strife. Instead of belonging and safety, some people experience great violence in their families. The Bible is not silent on the depths of family dysfunction. This Sunday we continue our series in 2 Samuel and hear the story of a young woman named Tamar who came from a royal, but deeply harmful family.