Pastor Andy brings the message, “Grace for 2023” from John 1:16-18. What do we want to focus on as a church and as individuals this coming year? What will define us? This year, let's be defined by Grace.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus Above All." In Mark 9:1-13, we see the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain and a voice from heaven declaring Him to be the Beloved Son. Clearly, Jesus' exalted status is being proclaimed, but it's Peter who unknowingly says that Jesus is on par with Elijah and Moses. How often do we fail to see Jesus' glory and then place Him right alongside (or below) other good things?
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Identity and Mission" from Mark 8:27-9:1. Mark 8:29 is the watershed moment of the gospel: Peter confesses Jesus is the Messiah. The disciples finally understand Jesus' identity. Immediately, Jesus begins to reveal his mission. With the disciples, we will begin to see Jesus' identity and mission as inseparable. And his identity and mission have ramifications on the cost of discipleship.
Pastor Luke brings the message, "The Power of the Church" from Acts 12. There are times when it seems like the church will be snuffed out like a struggling flame, or that the oppression and persecution will grow to a point when the darkness will overcome it. Yet, we are reminded in Acts 12 that the power of the church does not rest in the people of the church, but in the object of their faith.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Faithfulness: He Keeps His Promises.” The book of Numbers starts with Israel leaving Sinai and wraps up with Israel ready to enter into the Promised Land. It took 40 long years for them to make that trip (due to their complaining), yet God was just as faithful at the end as He was at the beginning. Sometimes the journey seems long and hard, but Numbers reminds us that God is going to fulfill His promise to bring us home.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Faithfulness: God Protects His People." Do children realize how much protection their parents provide? In the story of Numbers 22-25 we see the enemies of Israel scheming to secretly destroy them. However, God, Israel's Father, who is all-knowing and all-powerful prevents a disaster from ever happening. In like manner, our heavenly Father continues to protect His children and secure our eternal salvation.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: New Beginnings in the Wilderness” from Numbers 20-21. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the generation characterized by unbelief has nearly died off. A new generation is now ready to trust God and live in obedience to His Word. It’s an era of hope and new beginnings…not because the challenges are going to get easier, but because God is the object of their faith.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Rebellion in the Wilderness.” In Numbers 13-19 Moses shows us some of the darker days of Israel’s early history where complaining attitudes led to rebellious actions. Would God just sweep it under the rug as though it never happened? Of course not. He brought judgment, but with the judgment He also gave an opportunity for repentance. Are you willing to live with the consequences of your past sin and still walk in repentance?
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Complaining in the Wilderness.” Israel’s journey to the Promised Land started well. At first the people were generally obedient, but it didn’t take long for the wheels to start falling off. What should have been a short 2-4 week journey turned into a 40-year wandering in the wilderness. Why did God extend their time? They gave themselves over to grumbling and complaining.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God’s Faithfulness: Worship in the Wilderness.” This message begins a six-part series in the book of Numbers. The overarching theme focuses on God’s faithfulness to His covenant, with different sections of the book calling for a response from God’s people. This message covers the first ten chapters and applies the principle that life as a Christian must be centered around God.
