The fourth character in our study of “The Baddest People in the Bible” is Judas Iscariot. Have you ever wondered what drove Judas to betray Jesus? Spoiler Alert: it wasn’t just about 30 pieces of silver. Judas’ motivation ran much deeper. Uncovering his motive will reveal a profoundly important life lesson for each of us.
Last week we began a deep dive into Jesus’ most famous prayer – The Lord’s Prayer. In that prayer, Jesus identifies THE FOUR MOST IMPORTANT THINGS we can ever pray. Do you know what they are? This week we’ll study two of those four critical prayers. If you want to make the most of life, […]
Nothing challenges our serenity – and sanity – quite like human conflict. You know the feeling. Someone does something really rotten and anger burns inside us, disrupting body, mind, and soul. This week we’ll study a Gospel passage where Jesus tells us how we can put out the fire in our soul and regain our […]
Who has hurt you most in life? And how is that affecting you? In your life right now, who do you struggle to forgive? Forgiveness sounds good, but is hard to do – really hard. This week we’ll study a parable where Jesus shares insights that can help us get a lot better at forgiving […]
The Bible has SO MUCH to say about the importance of showing mercy. On Sunday, Pastor Jeff will walk us through a deep dive on the subject. We’ll explore three key questions: What is mercy? Why is it so important? And how can I expand my capacity to show mercy? Join us Sunday, and let’s […]
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 guess who that surprise witness […]
Sin and Grace – those are two key words that Christians throw around a lot. The word “sin” has been used as a club to beat us over the head, so we tend to want to avoid it. The word “grace” sounds nice, but seems vague. This week we’re going to tackle both words, exploring […]
Again and again the Bible tells us to forgive. We tend to think forgiving is for the benefit of the offending person and find ourselves thinking, “Why should I let them off the hook? They’re not even sorry.” Actually, forgiving is not about the offender. It’s about our own quality of life and our impact […]
Some of us grew up in religious circles that were harsh and judgmental – good riddance. Having seen how ugly that is, we could easily go to the opposite extreme – anything goes. But that has its own problems. So how does a New Testament believer living in an age of grace find the right […]
Those are some of the worst words in the English language. You know the feeling. You got caught or you catch somebody “in the very act.” You have them dead to rights, or they’ve got you dead to rights. What now? What happens next is CRITICAL to both the offender and the offended. That’s what […]
Jesus says, “Judge not.” But that’s easier said than done. The urge to judge others severely is so strong it often feels overwhelming. It’s hard to stop even when it poisons our soul. This Sunday we’ll explore several spiritual principles that can help us to finally lay down the heavy burden of judging others.
Shelly Fitzgerald was serving faithfully as a Guidance Counselor at Roncalli Catholic High School when, out of the blue, she was attacked for marrying a woman, terminated, and thrust into a national spotlight. She has responded by becoming a bold public advocate for change in the Church and beyond. This Sunday, Shelly will share some […]
