What are you thankful for? As we move into this Thanksgiving Season, it’s time for each of us to ponder that question. This week’s Scripture passage – Psalm 16 – is going to challenge us to celebrate the goodness of God in three very unlikely places in our life. Join...
Have you ever wondered about that? As we continue in our sermon series on Psalms, this Sunday we’re going to delve into a song (i.e., psalm) that describes the suffering of the poor. As we do so, we’ll grapple with the meaning of the Hebrew term for “poor” (hint: it’s...
We are surrounded by the dazzling wonder of God’s creation. Everywhere we look, we see amazing beauty and complexity. No wonder the Bible says that “God so loved the world. . . .” John 3:16. But what are the implications of all this for us humans? As the highest and...
When have you felt most overwhelmed in your life? What threatens to overwhelm you right now? This Sunday we will study two psalms written by King David when he felt overwhelmed. In them, we will discover three powerful practical things we can do in times of distress to hold ourselves...
The Bible contains a lot of prophecies about the future that have given rise to various theories about what the future holds. Have you ever wondered what you should believe about “end times”? Clearly earth is a mess, but where’s it all headed? Will it eventually end? If so, when...
Maybe you’ve heard the term “prosperity gospel” or “prosperity preachers.” Some preachers emphatically teach that “God wants you to have the best of everything – health and wealth and all good things.” Is that true? This Sunday Pastor Jeff will guide us in a study of what the Bible says...
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series called “Songs of Our Heart.” In this series, we’ll study the songs sung by our ancestors in faith in the Old Testament book of Psalms and discover that their hopes, dreams, fears, and anxieties are very similar to ours. From them, we...
Are you facing some challenges? Do you need some inspiration and encouragement? This Sunday Pastor Jeff will talk to us about three spiritual principles that can empower us to triumph over adversity in our lives.
This Sunday is the finale of our sermon series on “Who Killed Jesus?” In this series, we’ve been trying determine who bears ultimate responsibility for Jesus’ death, This week we’ll examine the final suspect – a surprise witness who, it turns out, is ultimately responsible for Jesus’ death. Can you...
This Sunday we continue our sermon series on “Who Killed Jesus?” Our goal is to determine who bears ultimate responsibility for Jesus’ death, As we examine the various suspects, we’ve been thinking deeply and learning a lot. Although it sounds counterintuitive, this Sunday we’re going to explore Jesus’ role in...
This Sunday Pastor Jeff resumes our sermon series on “Who Killed Jesus?” The goal in this series is to determine who bears ultimate responsibility for Jesus’ death. So far we’ve considered three rather obvious suspects: Pontius Pilate, Judas Iscariot, and Jerusalem’s institutional religious leaders. Now our investigation takes an unexpected...
The Bible teaches us that prayer is the absolute anchor of a deeply spiritual life. But most of us struggle with prayer. On Sunday we’re going to identify the three greatest obstacles to prayer and explore practical solutions, so each of us can experience the power of prayer. Join us...