That title may surprise you. Most of us have been taught that anger is a sin that should be denied and suppressed, but actually the Bible offers us a much healthier way of understanding and managing our anger. Join us on Sunday for a revolutionary look at how God can use anger to make our […]
There is so much about modern Christianity that feels wrong. We have wandered far from Jesus. But God’s Spirit is stirring and creating change, and we get to be part of that! In preparation for our Annual Congregational Meeting next week, this Sunday Pastor Jeff will share a rousing vision of what God is calling […]
Every single one of us is bound to face seasons of loneliness in life. A million things can disrupt our circles of belonging, including conflict, divorce, a geographic move, illness, a pandemic, the loss of a loved one, or problems we hold inside. This week we’ll explore two powerful ways we can respond when we […]
Everywhere we look around us, we face forces that feel far more powerful than us. The demands of everyday life – especially during this time of COVID – are overwhelming. This Sunday we’ll talk about the single best way to respond when we feel tempted to despair, as we launch a new sermon series called “Managing Our […]
As we wrap up our intensive study of I Thessalonians chapter 1, this week we will focus on a verse that talks about “the wrath to come” and how Jesus will rescue us from it. What is this “wrath to come,” when will it happen, and exactly how will Jesus rescue us from it? Join […]
Do you have any control issues? Do you ever find yourself frustrated because things happen that you don’t understand? Do you wish God was more responsive to your wants and needs? If so, Sunday’s sermon is for you. In it we’ll explore how to find a place of peace and surrender in life, as we […]
Have you ever known someone like that? Though imperfect, you see so much of the beauty of God in them, you find yourself wanting to be like them. And wouldn’t it be great to be that kind of person? On Sunday we’re going to talk about how to get there, step by step, as we […]
On Sunday we will continue our intensive study of the first chapter of the New Testament to have been written – I Thessalonians 1. There we’ll see that the early Christians had a real zeal for sharing their message with others. Do we? Should we? And if so, what’s the best way to go about […]
Have you ever heard that God has “chosen” certain people? Have you ever wondered who God “chooses” and how those decisions are made? This Sunday we’ll explore those questions and more, as we begin a study of the book of First Thessalonians and launch a new sermon series called “The New Testament Mindset.” This is […]
Are you ready for the New Year? Is your attitude and outlook where you want it to be? Sunday’s sermon will challenge us to make a conscious attitude adjustment that will lift us out of a defensive crouch and put us on the offensive. Let’s tune ourselves up and get ready to march into the […]
Because of the COVID pandemic, many of us are about to experience one of the strangest, most isolating Christmases ever. Sunday’s sermon will share two practical insights – drawn from the Biblical Christmas story – that could make a huge difference in how you experience Christmas this year.
This Sunday we’re going to explore an aspect of the Christmas story that’s often glossed over because it challenges how we think about ourselves and our world. It might even shock you. Yet it goes to the very heart of the meaning of Christmas – and the heart of what it means to be a […]