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 not what you think), how […]

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 most powerful creatures in God’s […]

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 together and cultivate serenity.

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 and how?  This Sunday we […]

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 about prosperity and how to […]

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 will learn how to better […]

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 guess who that surprise witness […]

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 his own death by asking: […]

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 turn with a fourth suspect who […]

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 on this holiday weekend for […]

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 […]