Anticipating the start of 2019, Pastor Mark talks about the Ultimate Surprise Party (the Second Coming of Jesus). 3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command…
In this Christmas message, Pastor Brad encourages us to open our hearts to Immanuel – God with us. The greatest gift of all is the God of all creation who wants to be with us. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph,…
In this advent message, Pastor Brad talks about the incredible journey of God into humanity. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has…
Pastor Brad continues his two-part advent series on the peace we experience as followers of Jesus. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This…
In this advent message, Pastor Brad talks about the peace of God that we can experience when we have the Holy Spirit living within us. 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David.…
In this message, Pastor Leslie encourages us to reflect on the love of God as Father. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?36 As it is written:“For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be…
In this Thanksgiving message, Pastor Brad urges us to bring offerings of thanks to the Lord, even in times of trouble. 14 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, 15 and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Psalm 50:14-15 (NIV)
Pastors Chris and Leslie continue the Marriage Series by talking about how to fight well in our relationships. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight…
Pastor Mark begins our Marriage Series by talking about kindness in our relationships. 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
In this message, Pastor Mark recalls the story of God delivering the Israelites by parting the Red Sea, and encourages us that we can trust in God in the midst of trouble. 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said…