Pastor Nate brings the message "God’s Gifts for the Journey” from Joshua 1. This message begins a seven part series through the book of Joshua which is a testimony that God is Faithful to His promises. For Israel the journey into the land is one that seems overwhelming, even impossible, but God has given them His Word and His Presence. God's gifts enable His people to endure.
Pastor Stephen brings the message, "God's Authority in the Face of Death." While there are many stories of Christian heroes who have suffered much for the Faith, many of us wouldn't want to voluntarily sign up for a path like theirs. But what happens when God brings unrequested loss into our lives? How do we think about His power, plans, or authority to act when approaching these difficult seasons? In this message we'll see from Ezekiel 24:15-27 how God uses the grief He's placed in our paths to glorify Him and to serve His grand purposes.
Pastor Nate brings the message "Forgiveness from the Heart” from Matthew 18:21-35. It’s impossible to live in this world without relational hurt and pain. The question is this, how do Christians look to Jesus for help when someone sins against you? This message shows how Jesus explains the important, life-giving practice of forgiveness.
Pastor Nate brings the message ""A Perplexing Resurrection" from Luke 24:1-12. Christians all over the world celebrate the reality of the Risen Jesus. We see how the women were perplexed at the tomb, how the angels had a proclamation of truth, and how the disciples had varying responses to the resurrection. Our perplexities come to rest when we lay hold of the Risen Savior.
Pastor Nate brings the message "The King Who Wept” from Luke 19:28-40. This message is the celebration of Jesus coming into Jerusalem just days before His death. He is a King entering the capital city to shouts of praise. Yet, He weeps over the blindness of their hearts. We have a Savior who has power to save and compassion for those who need Him.
With North Korea to the west of us and terrorists to the east, war always appears inevitable. Jesus says that we should love our enemies. Does this mean that Christians are to be pacifists? As we look to the Scriptures, we'll draw some conclusions that should help us think more clearly about this particular issue.
As we move into December, the anticipation of Jesus' arrival wells up within us. The earliest promise of Jesus' coming is found in Genesis 3:15. It covers God's sovereign grace, the conflict of sin, and the ultimate victory in which Satan and evil are ultimeately defeated through our Lord an Savior.
The message comes from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3. One of the kindest gifts that God has given us is the local church family. He has blessed us with spiritual brothers and sisters who, although not perfect, genuinely care and love us for who we are in Christ. May our hearts be thankful to God for what He has given us.
