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The Way We Were — And The Way We Should Be

This week we conclude our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians by focusing on Paul's closing words.  At first glance, our passage just appears to be a litany of personal notes directed at different individuals.  But as we dig into it, we'll see wonderful glimpses of what spiritual community is supposed to […]

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Centered & Grounded

As life pulls us in a million different directions, and loads us up with stressors, it's so easy to lose our moorings  This Sunday, we'll explore a passage of scripture that tells us how we can stay centered and grounded.  This is the third installment in our inductive study of the New Testament book of Colossians.

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We’re in this Together!

Jesus calls us, his followers, to come together, live together, and serve together in church community.  In one of his most famous prayers shortly before his crucifixion, Jesus prayed that we who follow him down through the ages would live, work, and serve together in unity "as one."  The early Christians did that with amazing […]

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Candle In The Wind

Why did God call our church into existence?  Aren’t there already more than enough churches in the world?  What is our unique vision and mission?  This Sunday we’ll wrap up our “Called Together” sermon series by exploring those questions – because the truth is: God has given us an AMAZING and COMPELLING mission!  And we […]

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Why We Need Worship

Is life wearing you out?  Are you feeling dry and thirsty?  Life can be brutal.  So how do we replenish ourselves and find strength for the journey.  The answer the Bible gives is worship.  From the beginning of time, worship has been at the heart of living a life of faith.  Every generation of believers, […]

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Why The World Needs Us!

This Sunday Pastor Jeff resumes our sermon series entitled “Called Together,” as we continue exploring various questions about what it means to be church together.   We’ve already explored why you need us, and why we need you.  Now this week we’ll explore why the world needs us.  Given the way many churches are these days, […]

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Significance – Why We Need You!

We’re in the midst of a sermon series entitled “Called Together,” looking at our life together in spiritual community from several different angles.  Last Sunday we talked about why you need us.  This week we’ll talk about why we need you.  Did you know that, according to the Bible, you have several spiritual superpowers that […]

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Together — Why People Need People

On Sunday Pastor Jeff will launch a new sermon series about the vital importance of living in community, especially spiritual community.  What are the benefits?  What are the drawbacks?  Why did Jesus place so much emphasis on this?  In short, why is community so critical to my personal wellbeing?

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Village People

This Sunday we’ll continue our sermon series exploring Biblical principles that empower us to conquer toxic thoughts and distorted thinking.  Our series is based on Jennie Allen’s New York Times bestselling book “Get Out Of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts.” This week we’ll focus on a second critical Biblical truth that can […]

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What It Means To Be Church

This Sunday we celebrate the 32nd Anniversary of the founding of our church!  Everyone is invited to our All-Church Picnic that will take place after the 11:00 o’clock worship service – bring a dish to share.  We’ll also be baptizing, inducting new members, and awarding anniversary membership pins during both worship services.  Sunday’s sermon will remind […]

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Jesus had a dream – a dream about what churches in his movement would look like.  Do you know where his dream is found in the Bible and what it entails?  This Sunday we’ll explore Jesus’ dream and grapple with whether we have the courage to fully live into it, step by step, collectively together.  […]

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The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail

This Sunday we’ll celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the founding of our church!  Jeff’s sermon will delve into the sorry state of the church in the world today and what we at LifeJourney are called to be and do about it.  You’ll hear some examples of how God is using our church – at home and […]

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