Sunday, September 29, 2024 - Genesis 18:20-32 | This week we explore more of God's character. His compassion, graciousness, and His slowness to anger. With Jesus, this may be easy to see. But God throughout ALL of scripture? Even the Old Testament? Come see, as we walk through the reality of God's character, which has never changed.
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 | God’s command to not fear is accompanied by a promise: “…for I am with you.” Last week we talked about the command to not fear, but this week we will dive into the promise of God. Can we really do this differently than generations past? The apostle Paul thinks so!
Sunday, September 15, 2024 - Matthew 6:25-34 | One of the most repeated commands God gives to His people in the Bible is “do not fear.” Yet, how many of us struggle with fear everyday? Anxiety has increased 55% globally in the last 30 years. So, what are we to do, and what does Jesus have to say about it?
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - John 5:1-9 | Potential is an interesting construct. On one hand it's powerful, yet on the other, it means something hasn't yet fully reached maturity. What if some of the stagnation you feel could be the enemy attempting to paralyze your potential of becoming everything God has created you to be?
Sunday, September 1, 2024 - PSALM 78 | As we finish our Summer In The Psalms with Psalm 78, the author strongly emphasizes the need to pass down the Legacy of Christ to the next generation. This isn't just a nice thought; it's a serious call to action. The Psalmist urges us to make this our top priority and to be fully committed. There is nothing more important than teaching the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power and His mighty wonders.
Sunday, August 25, 2024 - Psalm 144 | Is living in prosperity and blessing attainable, as David describes in his psalm? And if so, how do we get there? Psalm 144 leads us through David’s prayer life. He worships and praises God before he makes his requests known. He remembers God’s past goodness before the victory is handed to him. He trusts God’s character. God wants us to prosper, to be victorious; but we must be willing to make him first place in our lives, which requires our trust, belief and surrender. Are we willing?
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Psalm 46 | Fear can be crippling and debilitating. Whether it be from a lack of clarity and focus, self-doubt, or anxiety, all too often we find ourselves succumbing to intrusive thoughts. But what if there was a way to break free from the confusion and the feelings of helplessness that come from believing the lies of the enemy? What if all we need is to “be still and know that He is God”?
Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Psalm 104 | Who is God? Is He all-powerful and sovereign, or is He loving and personal? Is He King or is He a friend? Psalm 104 gives us a glimpse of Who God is as revealed in His creation. And not to give too much away but… God is all these things and more.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 - Psalm 32 | Forgiveness is such an integral part of the Christian faith, yet so many of us struggle to walk and live in the forgiveness that is already ours. In Psalm 32, David writes about the profound beauty of divine grace, and shows us how to truly rest in forgiveness.
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - Psalm 110 | Although Psalm 110 may initially seem difficult to read, it looks ahead to the future, where King David points us to King Jesus. This Psalm bridges the Old Testament anticipation with the New Testament fulfillment in Christ.
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - Psalm 103 | Worship doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes we need to urge our very souls to remember just Who God is and what He’s done. He is still merciful, gracious, and loving. He still forgives, heals, and redeems. So, let our souls join all of creation in bringing Him praise.
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - Psalm 1 | The beginning of the collection of Psalms starts with a simple seeming call within six verses: stay in God’s Word and be blessed or associate with wicked people and you’ll become wicked. But as we’ll see, there is a lot more packed into these verses upon closer examination, and more ways to apply them to our lives today.
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - Psalm 34 | In modern culture, even within the church, we've become obsessed with pleasure and avoid pain at all costs, leading us to view fear negatively and stop fearing God. Psalm 34 teaches that to find wholeness, we must fear the Lord, as it leads to righteousness and blessings.
Sunday, June 30, 2024 - God always has a plan, no matter what we are facing. Through Psalm 91 and 1 Samuel 17, we will see how trusting in the Way Maker can change your perspective, your approach, and your future.
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - Psalm 27 – There are many great blessings God offers us in this life: family, friends, health, among others. But if we’re not careful we can easily start to desire these things more than desiring the One who gives them. How, then, should we view these gifts? Psalm 27 shares with us the secret.
Sunday, June 16, 2024 - Psalm 23 – Whether under spiritual and emotional attack, in a season of doubting and discouragement, or simply in our ongoing journey to better know God, we each walk through valleys of darkness. True peace is found, though, in readying ourselves to face that darkness by allowing God to shepherd us to and through such times, to behold Him and dwell with Him in love.
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Psalm 139 – God knows everything, exists everywhere at the same time, and possesses unlimited power and authority. We desire these qualities in our Creator as we want to be known, heard, and seen by Him. Until, perhaps, it becomes inconvenient in our everyday lives. Rather than hiding in sin, it’s always the Father’s Will for us to ask for purification so we can walk in a healthy relationship with Him, allowing us to experience His deep love.
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Psalm 66 – All people exist for the purpose of knowing their God, enjoying a relationship with Him, and giving Him the worship He is due. The incredible reality, though, is that it is God Himself who makes all this possible. He finds us where we are, rescues us from our empty lives, and brings us into the fullness of His perfect purposes!
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Revelation 3:14-22 | Having a large amount of gifts and talents in a church is a huge asset in advancing the Gospel. But sometimes we can allow those things to make us self-sufficient, self-involved, and comfortable right where we are. Our issue becomes losing sight of our calling, just preserving what we have, and ceasing to be a source of refreshment and healing to those around us. Will we receive the loving correction of our Savior or remain complacent?
Sunday, May 12, 2024 - Revelation 3:7-13 | In His letter to the Church of Philadelphia, Jesus commends the believers for their faithfulness and perseverance despite opposition. Jesus encourages them to remain steadfast and promises them rewards for their endurance. Jesus' letter serves as encouragement and assurance for faithful believers.
Sunday, May 5, 2024 - Revelation 3:1-6 | How easy it is to check all the boxes and just feel good and confident in that. But do our good works come from a humble place of faith? Are our works about our Kingdom or His? The issue in the church at Sardis shows us how easy it is to be self-deluded. Will we hear Jesus’ words of warning?
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - Revelation 2:18-29 | Who doesn’t want to be liked? It’s easy to want to join in with those around us and live like social media or our friends suggest we should. Our issue is that we may then start to amend our beliefs or convictions to make them more palatable or easy for compromise. Jesus reminds us that we live in the world, but not of the world.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Revelation 2:12-17 | The issue of a church’s convictions versus what the dominant society around it believes has existed since the birth of the church in the 1st century. There are some “big ones” we seem clear on, but what about the small compromises that can work their way into the Body here and there? It’s easy to make “small” modifications or accommodations here or there just to keep the peace, but we see a healthy church is one who is willing to test all things against the Word and hold fast to living out their convictions.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Revelation 2:8-11 | To fit in the world around us, and more so to get ahead, it would seem the best course of action is just to jump in and go with the current. But when a church starts swimming against the current of the community around them, all sorts of new issues can arise. What to do then?
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Revelation 2:1-7 | The Ephesian church was passionate about doctrine. They were fierce about defending right beliefs! But what happens when the head stops meeting the heart, and the heart stops moving the hands and feet? Truth should lead to action and the issue of the Ephesian church is they had stopped living publicly for Jesus.