Tyler Velin

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

What is the Chi-Rho? And why is it relevant to the history of the church? Here is a little history on this early Christian symbol. We’ve recently started a new sermon series in the book of Acts, and if you’ve looked closely on all of our …

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

How do we as Christians respond to persecution and suffering? Scripture helps inform our view of suffering and our response to it. Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

How should we view evangelism? And is it a gift? Do I have it? There are all questions which help us form not only an answer, but a witness. I’ve heard it said before: “He just has the gift of evangelism.” And it’s famous counterpart: “God …

In this post, Pastor Tyler looks at how the gospel shapes how we use apologetics to defend our faith. Apologetics is a system of study which allows you to build a defense of something. Its Greek word (apologia) literally means “to speak in …

In Hosea 11, God portrays himself as loving and merciful to his people despite their hard hardheartedness. Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

In Hosea 10, God expresses the deceitfulness of sin and points towards Jesus as the greater vine. Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

 “Christ-Centered” has become a Christian buzzword. How can we read the Bible in a truly Christ-Centered way while still reading scripture rightly? Tyler Velin gives us some pointers. I have often said that the biggest influence on my …

Hosea 6 shows us God's reaction towards hypocrisy, and his grace towards sinners. Scripture: Hosea 6:1-11

We should celebrate the gospel in the lives of others. But is our fascination with Celebrity Christians saying something dangerous about our perspectives? It was recently announced that current Super Bowl Champion, Russell Wilson …

While statistics may not explain culture perfectly, they do give us a glimpse into a larger picture. Here are some of the more recent trends in sex and dating, and what it means for the church. I recently watched Mark Ragnerus present at …

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Millard Erickson calls history the “laboratory of the church,” where we can learn about ourselves, our God, and our trajectory. The 20th Century revealed much about all these areas, and has laid the foundation of so many of today’s …

Culture has a lot to say about singleness. But we need to start shifting the discussion form “Why are you single?” to “For what purpose are you single?” Before you click onto another one of those “20 Things Not to Say to Singles” links, we …

Pastor Tyler Velin preaches Part 2 of the So That You May Believe series at Good Friday 2014.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-10

Easter is the highest attended Sunday of the year. Your pastors and church staff have been preparing for visitors, here are four ways you can too. Easter is next Sunday. If you have been a part of church for any extended period of time, you …

The church is a place for broken people and broken stories. For those of us who are still relatively "whole" we must be mindful of our hope in order to hold on for ourselves, and to best help others. I sat amazed and anxious. My heart was …

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Paul issues his defense of joy by diving into the worth of Christ. In this text Paul challenges us with celebration as he portrays an everlasting hope. Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24