Messages

A message from the series "2024 Christmas Celebration." Our next glimpse of “Through the Eyes” will look at the mind and heart of Joseph as he is confused and then enlightened. This past Sunday, we looked through the eyes of Herod and saw an evil man loving his power but also troubled and paranoid. What a contrast we will see this Sunday. Have you ever thought what it would be like for a young man planning a life with his eyes on his betrothed only to hear whispers that she had not been faithful? Imagine your reaction if an angel appeared to you in a dream saying that God had entrusted you to raise his Son and shift the course of history.

A message from the series "2024 Christmas Celebration." On Sunday, we will continue in our Christmas message series “Through the Eyes”. Last Sunday, Pastor Chris gave us a glimpse of what it must have been like for Mary and the Angel Gabriel. Now we will look at the insecurity and pride of Herod that motivated his decisions. Have you ever considered the pride and paranoia of a king whose legacy would be threatened by a tiny baby? Did he know that this baby’s Father had promised that all his son’s enemies would one day be his footstool? Imagine the fear of losing everything you’ve built and the lengths you would be tempted to keep them in your grasp.

A message from the series "Standalone."

A message from the series "2024 Christmas Celebration." This Sunday we will kick off our Christmas celebration! Pastor Dave and Pastor Chris will take us on a 5-week journey in scripture, a Christmas Theme: “Through the Eyes”. We will begin in Luke 1 by taking time to think about and understand the wonder of the nativity through the eyes of the angel Gabriel and Mary. Imagine Gabriel being chosen by God to break the news to the world that the Savior’s time had come? For Mary, imagine the fear and wonder of a young teenage girl as she internalized that she would give birth to the Messiah her people had been longing for since the Garden? What kind of faith does it take to humbly respond, “let it be to me according to your word”. What steps of trust in God’s loving providence is the Spirit asking you to take this Christmas Season? Our scripture for this look into the eyes of Gabriel and Mary is Luke 1:26-38.

A message from the series "Ephesians." Sunday we will close our study of Ephesians 4 by focusing on verse 32. To prepare yourself for the message please reflect back to Matthew 6:9-15, the “Lord’s Prayer”. The emphasis will be on Christ-Like kindness and forgiveness. Is our attitude truly reflective of the grace God has given us? If we have experienced God’s kindness and forgiveness, then we should have a readiness to forgive others. Please take some quiet time this week to read and pray over this scripture.

A message from the series "Ephesians." As we continue to discuss the practical aspects of our walk in “newness of life”, we will look at Ephesians 4:29-32. In preparation turn to Luke 6:43-45 and reflect on how Paul interprets and expands on it in his letter to the Ephesians. Our words reveal our heart. We are called to do more than simply harness our tongue. We are called to breathe grace into every conversation. Are your words bringing joy to the Holy Spirit of God?

A message from the series "Ephesians." Last Sunday Pastor Dave focused on verses 17-24 in Ephesians 4. We discussed our walk in “newness of life”, “to put off our old self and put on the new self”. When this happens a change occurs, and in verses 25-32 Paul gives us application in our conversion. The message on Sunday will be Part 2 of “Real Change”. Paul is getting into the very practical aspects of what it means to be a new creation. Please take time this week to meditate on these verses. Self-evaluate in prayer how you are maturing in Christ in relation to this teaching.

A message from the series "Ephesians." On Sunday, we will return to our study in Ephesians 4. Please focus on verses 17-24 but also continue to read to verse 32. The message will continue our theme of the “Worthy Walk”. I love how Warren Wiersbe puts it when discussing our walk “in newness of life”, he states that in our conversion we “take off the grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes!” Keep in mind as you read this section that in our salvation transformation the process of a changed life begins.

A message from the series "Standalone." Over the last few weeks in our study of Ephesians, we have focused on how to live a fruitful life characterized by growing in maturity and Christlikeness. We’ve examined what it means to have unity among a diversely gifted body of Christ followers, and we’ve looked at God’s vision for His church. This Sunday, while we will divert from Ephesians to Psalm 37, we will continue to unpack the foundational principles that guide the church corporately, and believers individually, as we navigate difficult seasons. As sojourners in a foreign land, we are rightly concerned about the future of this country and, more importantly, our Biblical responsibility to live as salt and light. The scripture has good news for our weary souls - words of comfort and direction for us. God will not forsake His people!

A message from the series "Ephesians." On Sunday we will continue to look at Ephesians 4:7-16. Our focus verses will be 11-16. Pastor Dave will be discussing what God’s word has to say in regard to “Equipping and Growing” the church. As a body of believers, we strive to mature in our faith. We work to accomplish this by growing together, ministering to each other, and thereby experiencing spiritual unity. Pastor Dave will also give a very practical application to this passage, engaging the culture we live in. Please, set aside a portion of your time this week to study and pray over this section of scripture.