This Sunday we’ll look at a parable that reflects the deepest passion of Jesus’ heart, and consider what it would mean for us to reflect that same passion, as individuals and as a church.  If you’ve been thinking of inviting someone to church, this would be a great Sunday for them to get acquainted with […]

So what does God really want from us?  Many of us have been taught that God’s love is conditioned on our good behavior.  So we end up doing everything we can to appear to be perfect in order to earn God’s love and feel good about ourselves, resulting in a life full of pressure, stress, […]

Spiritual mystics throughout the ages have warned us that nefarious otherworldly forces – Satan and demons – are an unseen part of every human struggle.  Jesus himself seemed to agree.  So what should 21st century believers make of all this?  Is there really a spiritual dimension to every problem?  If so, how should we respond?  Join […]

Everybody says, “You should pray,” but nobody tells us how to do it – effectively.  Everybody says, “Prayer changes things,” but nobody explains how.  Would you like to understand prayer better?  Join us on Sunday, as we explore what Jesus taught about prayer. Today's Scripture Luke 18:1-8 Discussion Questions "Going Deeper" Sunday Headlines Weekly Bulletin

Scholars tell us that one of Jesus’ core teachings about God was so revolutionary it “seemed disrespectful, indeed unthinkable, to the sensibilities of Jesus’ contemporaries.” (Source: Joachim Jeremias, New Testament Theology.)  This Sunday we’ll explore that revolutionary aspect of Jesus’ teachings and how it can transform the way we feel about life and God. Today's Scripture […]

Who am I?  Why am I here?  And what am I supposed to be doing with my life?  Philosophers have offered lots of different opinions.  But this Sunday we’ll explore how Jesus answered those critical questions. Today's Scripture Matthew 25:14-29, selected verses Discussion Questions "Going Deeper" Sunday Headlines Weekly Bulletin

The title of Sunday’s sermon may surprise you.  Jesus fail?  How could Jesus ever fail?  But according to the Bible, there was one time he did.  You’ve probably never even heard the story, yet it’s critically important.  So this Sunday we’ll explore the one time Jesus failed – and what we’re supposed to learn from […]

Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus tells us we must become like children.  For example, in Matthew 18:3, he said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”  What does it mean to become like a child?  What kind of change was Jesus […]

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff will begin a new sermon series called “Jesus, Light of the World.”  To get us started, we’ll focus on a passage where Jesus raises two key questions that will help us embrace the adventure of another year of life.  Start out 2020 on a high note with church this Sunday! Today's […]

So many Christmases have come and gone, and the story has been told to us so many times, it’s easy to become numb to the stunning spiritual significance of what happened on Christmas.  Sunday’s sermon will seek to awaken us to the wonder of it all – all over again! Today's Scripture Matthew 1:18-25 Sunday […]

Our Annual Christmas Program will be presented, in music and drama, at both worship services this Sunday!  Be sure to invite a friend.  “A Christmas Oasis” will take us on a journey, as eight friends unwrap the deeper meaning of Christmas, with helpful insight from souls of Christmas past.  Their insights will be woven together […]

On Sunday Pastor Jeff will begin a Christmas sermon series.  We’ll start by exploring the historical meaning of one of the great Christmas prophecies, and in the process learn a very powerful lesson for our lives today.  Get ready to experience a Christmas vision! Today's Scripture Isaiah 9:2-7 Discussion Questions "Going Deeper" Sunday Headlines Weekly […]