The temple was to be a place of communion with God, not a ceremonial Wal-Mart. What’s amazing is that Jesus refers to himself as the temple after the religious leaders challenge his displacement of the merchants. The temple was a temporary plac

Come & See New Wine

Jul 5th, 2020

Take a look at chapter 2 of John's gospel and Jesus’ first miracle, turning water into wine. There’s more to this miracle than just a supernatural event-- it’s a sign of the new covenant in Christ Jesus.

Come & See Who We Found

Jun 28th, 2020

As we move to the next section of John’s gospel, we’re introduced to the disciples who followed Jesus. Once again, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God, this time to his disciples. Immediately, two of his disciples followed Jesu

Come & See the Lamb

Jun 21st, 2020

In this passage, we consider the testimony of John, the one baptizing (not the first Baptist). The text is an interaction between him and the religious leaders who questioned his ministry. John defends his washing with water (baptism), a Jewish

Come & See the Eternal Prophet

Jun 14th, 2020

Our world has selectively accepted the teaching of Jesus, concluding that he was a good man with some good ideas, like “love others.” John insists he is the Son of God, bringing the light of revelation and granting life to all who believe. Befo

Come & See

Jun 7th, 2020

First part in a new series through the gospel of John entitled “Come and See.” John writes a beautiful gospel intended to lead his audience to believe in Jesus. He states his purpose saying, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of th

Part 5

Jun 1st, 2020

This concludes our series on anxiety by focusing on what’s at the root of our value system as believers. As King David says, we were born in sin, which means that by nature we develop a value system that reflects our sinful nature. Our values a

Part 4

May 24th, 2020

In Philippians 4, we consider the Apostle Paul’s direction for anxiety given to the Philippians. It’s a familiar text given to a church filled with anxiety. They were being threatened by doctrinal error, but there was significant division withi

Part 3 (Speaking to Anxiety)

May 17th, 2020

This week we’ll consider how our distorted values and worldview complicate our uncertainty. In addition, we’ll begin to listen to God speak into our anxiety so that the threat is eclipsed by his loving presence. As you prepare for worship, cons

Part 2

May 10th, 2020

While feeling anxious is very normal, we all develop patterns of response that complicate our experience. Those responses, often learned early in life, can keep us from handling anxiety with awareness of the presence of God. For example, most

Part 1

May 3rd, 2020

Nothing is more human than the experience of anxiety. Anxiety expresses our vulnerability and our limitation. Our race didn’t always experience anxiety. Adam and Eve were secure in their elevated status within the created order and the unique p

Confronted by Grace - Dealing with Anger (Part 2)

Apr 26th, 2020

God asks Jonah to evaluate what he wants and believes. What does Jonah want? What does Jonah believe about himself, God, and others? His statements are like a journal of his thoughts that expose the distortions in his heart.

Confronted by Grace - Dealing with Anger

Apr 19th, 2020

Consider the implications of God’s question to Jonah, “Do you well to be angry?” (Jonah 4:4,9). With all the stress that we are facing right now, anger is probably a common experience. What’s amazing about the story of Jonah is how God gracious

Confronted by Grace -- The Sign of Jonah, Resurrection

Apr 12th, 2020

In Matthew 12, Jesus draws attention to the difference between the Pharisees and the people of Nineveh. One group repented while another would not. How will you respond? The resurrection of Jesus is a sign of God’s redemption of sinners.

Confronted by God's Grace -- Gracious Intervention

Apr 5th, 2020

God is confronting Jonah’s (Israel) attitude toward the Assyrians. Jonah wanted mercy for himself, but would deny it to those he “othered.” Instead of loving his enemies, he sits, from a safe distance (social distancing at its best), hoping God

Confronted by Grace -- Second Chances

Mar 29th, 2020

God’s mercy is always undeserved, it’s grace!

Confronted by Grace -- Mercy!

Mar 22nd, 2020

Jonah 1:17-2:10

Jonah: Confronted by Grace

Mar 15th, 2020

Jonah: Confronted by Grace - Who is the Lord

Gracious Storm

Mar 8th, 2020

God graciously confronts the idolatry of his people. Text: Jonah 1:4-6

God's Presence

Mar 1st, 2020

The first chapter of the book of Jonah isn’t just recounting the story of Jonah, it’s communicating to Israel that God is well aware of what their enemies are doing to them. God is telling Israel that he sees them, knows them, and loves them. H

Confronted by Grace

Feb 23rd, 2020

Grace is not earned or deserved; it isn't reciprocal and we can't demand it. It's grace!

Hope for Those Who are Weeping (Psalm 126)

Feb 16th, 2020

Even in the bleakest situations, joy will come. God's faithful mercy promises us a stream of water in the midst of the desert of life. God is the giver of joy, the restorer of hope.

Hope for Those Who are Weeping (Psalm 126)

Feb 16th, 2020

Even in the bleakest situations, joy will come. God's faithful mercy promises us a stream of water in the midst of the desert of life. God is the giver of joy, the restorer of hope.