Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Character of a Gospel Witness” from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. One of the greatest blessings that God gives us is the privilege of sharing the Gospel with non-Christians. It's a joyful moment knowing that God is very specifically using that moment for His glory. As we long to practice evangelism more and more, Paul shows us four important lessons for being a Gospel Witness.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Changing" Part 2 from 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. In the opening chapter of 1 Thessalonians we are seeing the power of the Gospel in the lives of believers. Salvation does bring about change. And, as a church we want to be that change for the glory of God and for encouragement and witness to those around us.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Life-Defining" from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. This message begins a new sermon series in 1 Thessalonians where the opening verses present defining marks of God's salvation in our lives. When we come to believe the Gospel, God empowers us to live changed lives that please and glorify Him.
Tom Siefert brings the message, "The Triumph of God" from Colossians 2:13-15. In our world where it appears evil is in control, we need to keep our focus on God, remembering He is the triumphant ruler over all things. Our hope rests on that truth!
Our pastoral assistant for youth, Stephen Ellison, brings the message, “Perseverance in Prayer” from Luke 18:1-8. Prayer is one of the easiest areas of the Christian walk to grow discouraged in when we don’t see results as soon as we’d like, but Scripture instructs us to not grow tired of continuing to ask of God. Jesus reminds us that our loving Father desires for us to be diligent in bringing our requests to Him, and He loves to provide for those that belong to Him.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "God Pursues" - Part 4. For our last message in this series, we are turning to Luke 2:1-20 and seeing the arrival of Jesus into the world. From the early chapters of Genesis, God had been promising that a Savior would come to His people. He came and what a gift we have been given!
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Words from the Cross." When faced with the final moments of life, what a person says becomes highly significant. Hanging on the cross with his death imminent, Jesus spoke. These seven statements will be the focus of our time together as we listen to and learn from Jesus' words.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” — Luke 23:43
“Woman, behold, your son!...Behold, your mother!” — John 19:26-27
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” — Mark 15:34
“I thirst.” — John 19:28
“It is finished.” — John 19:30
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”— Luke 23:46
The message is from Luke 2:1-21. The angel who came to the shepherds in Luke 2 arrived with “good news of great joy for all the people:” a Savior, Christ the Lord had been born. In our humanity we are certainly subject to seasons of sorrow and pain, but Christians have a treasury of great joy, Jesus Himself, that is ours now and forever.
What will cause your heart to genuinely praise God this Christmas season? Eggnog, “small family gatherings,” gifts, Christmas cookies, carols, and your favorite Christmas meal are all wonderful. They are all gifts from God that we can look forward to. Yet, the greatest, most significant gift God has given is His Son, Jesus Christ. That’s what Zechariah declared and the topic of this message from Luke 1:67-80.
"Jesus Has the Answers" from Luke 20:1-40.
"Jesus Purifies His Temple" from Luke 19:45-46.
