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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

As Christmas approaches, we’re going to hear the word “hope” bandied about a lot.  “Tis the season for Hope!” greeting cards declare.  Yeah, but what does that mean when you (or someone you love) faces cancer or divorce or job loss or rejection or general malaise?  On Sunday we’ll get real, ask, and answer that tough question.

It can be hard to find contentment in our lives.  We’re overwhelmed, overloaded, and exhausted by what happens in everyday life.  We want more time, but only to “catch up” on what we’re already doing — rushing, planning, worrying, and rushing some more.  Everything can suffer.  Contentment and joy evaporate.  How do we get some […]

Once there was a man who felt called to do something really important in life.  He threw himself into it with passion and accomplished something great!  But then his life's work was destroyed.  What did he do next?  Join us on Sunday to find out -- and in the process, learn a very important lesson […]

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 […]