Jan. 3, 2021 – The Party of Life
Today’s scripture: John 1:1-18 “You only live once.” We’ve all heard this phrase but is it true for a follower of Jesus? True, we only go through this world once, but as Christians, we are Easter People – we believe in the resurrection and a life after this short time here. Christmas is over, but […]
Dec 27, 2020 Worship Service – Live Online
Today’s scripture: Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Christmas is over. Or is it? The birth of this baby was more than a miracle for it heralded a new reality for all humanity. The birth of Jesus set in motion the reality of God’s kingdom on earth and secured our salvation through the life, death, and resurrection […]
Dec 20, 2020 – God and The Granny Pod
Today’s scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 In 2 Samuel 7, David sets about to build a house for God. But, what is David’s motive? Is he truly just creating spacefor God, appeasing God, or trying to use his power as king to keep God in “safe” space so David can do what he wants? God […]
Dec 13, 2020 – Joy on Display
Joy on Display Today’s scripture: Psalm 126 This third week of Advent we light the pink candle, the candle of Joy. Psalm 126 guides us into the notion of joy, “The Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Christmas brings the […]
Dec 6, 2020 – Even in the Wilderness of Babylon
Even in the Wilderness of Babylon Today’s scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 The second Sunday in Advent focuses on faith and this account of Isaiah’s coming from the wilderness – captivity in Babylon, comes to remind us and encourage us to hold onto our faith. It was many years before the people would see Christ but God […]
Nov. 29, 2020 – Please Come for a Visit
Nov 29, 2020 Online Worship – Please Come for a Visit Today’s scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9 The first Sunday in Advent is centered on Hope. We hope for an encounter with God and the good news is that God comes to us and wants to come. We ask for a visit, but are we ready for […]
November 22nd – Open the Eyes of My Heart
Nov 22, 2020 Online Worship – Open the Eyes of My Heart Today’s scripture: Ephesians 1: 15-23 Charles Dickens, nineteenth century English author, accused Americans of celebrating Thanksgiving all wrong saying Americans should complain one day of the year and give thanks on all the other 364 days to thank God for all our blessings. […]
Are you Invested?
Are you Invested? Today’s scripture: Matthew 25:14-18, 28-29 Living as a disciple is a lot like investing, there is risk involved. Unlike investing, we have a guaranteed return when we invest with God. Walking with Jesus can be uncomfortable at times, dangerous at others. We are always outside the norm when we serve others and […]
Nov 8, 2020 – The Cooperative Imperative
Today’s scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 We see the results when people fail to cooperate at the political level; stagnation, battles, hard feelings, and anger abound. But as disciples of Jesus, we are called to cooperate in ministry and life and this goes beyond denominations, beyond our own prideful desires to place the kingdom in front […]
Compromise Is Not a Dirty Word
If compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece as Ludwig Erhard noted, then how do Christians “do” compromise?
Forgiveness Fitness
Today’s scripture is: Matthew 18:21-35 Unforgiveness eats as us like a cancer. It is self-imprisonment. Jesus wants to free us and helps us to forgive. Forgiving flushes the pain and toxins from us setting us free to reclaim joy. Forgiving those who have wronged us, or even ourselves, brings us healing and wholeness that frees […]
Formative Moments, Shaping Faith
Today’s scripture is: Exodus 12:1-4 What events have shaped your faith? This week we look at a major event in the Bible that has shaped both the Jewish faith and became a key event in our Christian faith, the Passover. From a historical event and record to a deeply spiritual shared ritual that opens the […]