Tom Siefert brings the message, "Kissing Jesus” from Matthew 26:47-49. The Communion service is intended to be a hallowed moment in our spiritual lives. It is the way Jesus told us to remember him during his absence from the earth. Yet it is more than just a ritual we follow once a month, it is an opportunity for us to express our love back to him for all he has done for us.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Grace for the Humble” from James 4:1-10. The end of a year often gives us time to reflect. What did you see God doing in your heart this past year? In what way is He growing you? What are you praying for concerning the year ahead? An absolute necessity for God to continue His work of growth and sanctification in our lives is humility. Good thing He gives grace. Our year end message will focus on the Biblical path toward humility.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Love” from 1 John 4:9-10. This message is a study of God's love to us in the coming of Jesus.
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Christmas Joy” from Psalm 4 and John 15:1-11. The season with all of its festivities is ramping up as we get closer and closer to Christmas. Christmas parties, choir concerts, and gift exchanges are putting smiles on our faces. But, does God give us a joy that goes beyond the thrills of the season? Yes, He does and on Sunday we'll study this theme of Biblical joy.
The message is taken from Hebrews 4:1-11. Through the author of Hebrews God tells us to continue striving until we have reached our rest. Just as Israel was called to believe God and persevere until they reached a time of rest in Canaan, we too are called to believe Him and persevere until we reach our rest.
The message is taken from Hebrews 3:7-19. The author of Hebrews will use a negative example to push us toward a positive course of action. Are we, as individuals and as a community, battling to remain faithful to Jesus? Or will we, like the wilderness generation, slide into unbelief? By viewing the example of the past, the author is calling us to evaluation in the present to ensure faithfulness for the future.
The message is taken from Hebrews 3:1-6. Is there someone in your life whom you think about or admire or pattern your life after? In connection with the greatness of heroes, the writer of Hebrews lifts our eyes to Jesus who eclipses all people. And, if we keep our highest admiration for Him, we will indeed hold fast to the end.
"Jesus Tasted Death for Everyone" from Hebrews 2:5-9. In each section of Hebrews, the author gives us a different perspective of Jesus' greatness. Up to this point in our study the focus has been on Jesus' deity, but this week we begin to look at the implication of his humanity, the side of him that we can really relate to.
This message is from Hebrews 2:1-4. There are warning signs on the highways that guide you toward safety and away from catastrophe. There are also warning signs from God that guide us as Christians. We will study the first warning in Hebrews 2 and see how it points us forward to our final destination.
This message is from Romans 8:26-30. The Apostle Paul addressed the despair of living in a fallen world under the curse of sin, then offered two glorious encouragements that every believer should wrap himself in a protective cloak: the Spirit of God carries our burdens to the throne room of God, and God is working good in our lives continually. Expect to be inspired and uplifted by this message.
The message title is "Assurance - Part 3: The Spirit of Adoption" from Romans 8:12-17. The Spirit of God has the unique ministry of indwelling Christians and affirming our relationship to God as our heavenly Father. The privilege of assurance in these moments is once again based on what God has done, not on what we do.
This message is from Romans 8:5-13. In this next section of Romans 8, Paul describes the effectual work of the Spirit versus the work of the flesh. We absolutely need the Spirit because those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But if we have the Spirit, we can put sin to death and experience union with Christ.
This message is from Matthew 8:23-27. The same Jesus who stilled the storm on Galilee…who demonstrated that he has complete control over the powers of nature, is the Jesus who never leaves us or forsakes us. He is always in the back of our boat, always ready to intervene when we cry out to the God of heaven for help.
This message is from Philemon 8-25. Conflict is a real part of life. Because of sin, there will always be need for reconciliation in our marriages, in our families, and in our church. In Part 2 we’ll consider the conflict between Onesimus and Philemon and seek to answer the question, “How does the gospel lead to reconciliation?”
This message is from Philemon 1-25. In Paul’s New Testament letters we read about the gospel; he defines it, explains it, and applies it. However, in the letter to Philemon he doesn’t do any of that. Instead he shows us how the gospel is lived. In particular, he shows us how the gospel is lived out in relationships with others and especially in situations of conflict.
