Messages

A message from the series "The Heart of Jesus." To prepare for this Sunday’s message, Pastor Dave would ask that each of us read Exodus 28 in the Old Testament. Before we dive into a study of our Great High Priest, let’s look back to how God established a priesthood for the nation of Israel. Aaron, the brother of Moses, and his sons were chosen by God to be Holy representatives to mediate for the people of Israel. We will learn how much greater our High Priest is that has intercession for us. Please take some time this week to read and pray over this section of Scripture, keeping in mind what we have learned and understand from John 17.

A message from the series "The Heart of Jesus." This past Sunday, Pastor Dave gave us a wonderful introduction to our new series, "The Heart of Jesus Prayer.” This prayer in Scripture gives us a glimpse of the relationship between Jesus and the Father and His concern and love for us. What an honor it is that He would share this moment where He brings glory to the Father. On Sunday, Pastor Dave will take us into the heart of John 17. Please read again the entirety of chapter 17, praying and meditating over this sacred section of Scripture.

A message from the series "The Heart of Jesus." What better way to enter a season of contemplation of our prayer lives than to start with the “High Priestly Prayer” from the lips and heart of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to His Father in Heaven. Please take some time this week to read and pray over John 17 in its entirety. Keep in mind that Jesus lifted up this prayer just before His arrest and crucifixion. A prayer to bring glory to the Father. A prayer that gives us the opportunity to see the nature and heart of Jesus. A prayer that exhibits the love and beauty of Jesus' intercession for us.

A message from the series "Engraved." Sunday, Pastor Dave will bring to us the final message on the Ten Words (Commandments), titled “A Christ-Centered Conclusion”. We will turn our attention to Jesus and how He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. More specifically, we will look at how each of the commandments finds a fuller fulfillment in Christ. Take some time this week reflecting on all that we have learned in this wonderful summer series and how you have grown in understanding the true message God has for us in His commandments.

A message from the series "Engraved." This past Sunday Pastor Dave gave a wonderful concluding message on the series “Engraved”, the Ten Commandments. The summer series will continue Sunday as Kenny Matthews builds on the lessons we have learned on these “Words of Life”. We will turn to Psalm 119:49-59 to explore the life and hope that comes from understanding and obeying the words of God.

A message from the series "Engraved." We hope you can join us Sunday as Pastor Dave brings to us the concluding message of our summer series on the “Ten Commandments”. What an impact these messages have had on how we now perceive and understand with each commandment that God means to transform our hearts as He has shown us His heart. In preparing for this Sunday’s message, and our study of the 10th Commandment, please read the following selected scriptures along with reading once again Exodus 20:1-17: Matthew 15:18-19, Ephesians 5:1-5, Colossians 3:1-17. As we look at this 10th “word” and the command forbidding coveting, we are reminded of the role of the heart, not only in this commandment, but throughout the entire Decalogue.

A message from the series "Engraved." As we continue this amazing series on the “Ten Commandments”, Pastor Dave would once again ask you to read Exodus 20:1-17 with the focus on verse 16. In addition, please turn forward in your bible to read Exodus 23:1-9. In this commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”, we find its foundation in the legal system of early Biblical history (Old Testament law), yet it has important applications for believers today. It speaks to the testimony and witness in legal proceedings, but we also see the principles of integrity, truth, and edification. Take some time this week to quietly meditate over these verses, understanding that this commandment talks of outward actions that begin in the heart.

A message from the series "Engraved." This Sunday, we will continue our series on the Ten Commandments. The focus verse will be Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal”. As we have learned so far in our study, you can’t take each commandment and superficially apply it to only the physical act, God wants us to realize that His commandments go much deeper exposing the condition of our hearts. The plan for the message Sunday is to look through scripture to demonstrate different ways that people directly and indirectly steal from each other, and then ultimately, we will consider how we are prone to steal from God. Please take some time this week praying over this sin of “stealing” and where you are in your heart transformation to honor God.

A message from the series "Engraved." On Sunday, our focus commandment will be Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery”. In preparation, please read Exodus 20:1-17 and also Matthew 5:26-27 as we connect Jesus’ exposition from Paul to this commandment. As we learned last Sunday, these commandments go much deeper in meaning than only the actual physical act but also are clear message on the inward condition of the heart. Take time this week to meditate over these thoughts and scriptures.

A message from the series "Engraved." This Sunday, we will focus on the sixth commandment “You shall not murder”. In preparation, please read Exodus 20:1-17 and also Matthew 5:21-26. In the sixth commandment, we see not only the Lord’s concern for the dignity and protection of human life, but also a clear message on the inward condition of the heart. We will also look at the clear distinction in translations between the word “kill” and “murder”, and how that helps us understand the critical applications of the sixth commandment. Take time this week to meditate over these thoughts and scriptures.