What makes a great church? A pastor friend of mine from Brazil said, "It's because we fight good fights, we finished the race, and we keep the faith." That's a great challenge on this Mother's Day.

Freedom to Walk (Galatians 5:1-14)

May 3rd, 2020 27m 18s

Freedom is a word that we struggle with in the church. What does it mean to have freedom in Christ? What does Paul mean in Galatians when he says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set you free?" Free from what? Free for what?

Creating a Gospel Culture (Matthew 4:18-22)

Apr 26th, 2020 27m 17s

Jesus called ordinary people right in the middle of the ordinary lives to do extraordinary things..and He still does.

Peter's Profession (Acts 2:13-21)

Apr 19th, 2020 30m 9s

As King and Messiah and Lord, the Son commissions the church to bear witness to the world of the redemption in Jesus Christ, the True King, and to embody the kingdom as the people of God.

"He is risen" (Matthew 28:1-10)

Apr 12th, 2020 30m 2s

Today, we look at the three most important words ever uttered, "He is risen!"

“Who is this?” (Matthew 21:1-17)

Apr 5th, 2020 21m 38s

The question of the crowds on the Palm Sunday morning is a question that will change your life.

The Gospel Community (Exodus 7:16)

Mar 29th, 2020 25m 28s

Today, we wrap up our series on The Gospel Community.

The Community of Friendship (1 Samuel 18:1-4)

Mar 22nd, 2020 26m 10s

Friendship is an important part of community. Friendship is a committed, caring, and conversational relationship.

Living Without Worry (Matthew 6:25-34)

Nov 10th, 2019 33m 18s

If God take such pains to make a small flower or bird beautiful, how much more will He take care of you? Worry keeps me focused on my limited resources.  Trust keeps my attention on God's abundant resources.

Living Without Greed (Matthew 6:19-24)

Nov 3rd, 2019 42m 9s

Money and possessions bring momentary happiness, security, power, and success. However, they will eventually let us down.

Living Without Performance (Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18)

Oct 27th, 2019 30m 33s

Outside the Kingdom of God, we have no way to determine our value other than what others say about us. There is only One who truly knows our hearts, and He is the One we are to seek. God is an invisible God, and He cares deeply about what we

Living Without Revenge (Matthew 5:38-42)

Oct 20th, 2019 33m 43s

God has made peace with humanity in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The consequences of this are enormous: the new covenant is a covenant of peace.

Living Without Lying (Matthew 5:33-37)

Oct 13th, 2019 34m 7s

Four statements that need to be made: God is truth & can never lie.  The Spirit is truth.  Jesus is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life."  The God of Truth guides us into truth. 

Living Without Sin (Colossians 3:1-17)

Sep 15th, 2019 39m 27s

There are three primary points to today’s sermon- 1. We start by understanding that we abide in Christ (John 15:4-5). 2. Sin remains, but it most not reign (Gal. 5:16-17). 3. You are a new creation, a child of God (2 Cor 5:17).

The Mission of Feeding and Tending (John 21:9-23)

May 12th, 2019 31m 54s

Today, we will look at another appearance story in John's gospel.

How's the Fishing Going? (John 21:1-8)

May 5th, 2019 25m 6s

Jesus has given His disciples a mission and after His resurrection, their lives return to normal. Is this the mission He sent them on?

Visible Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:11-21)

Feb 3rd, 2019 33m 57s

Paul is clear in 2 Corinthians, that we are all to be ministers. But what does that mean? What does it mean to be a minister?

Cross-Shaped Serving (John 13:11-20)

Jan 27th, 2019 28m 19s

John 13 is a central chapter in the shape of John's telling of the Gospel. In the act of foot-washing, we see Jesus communicating a deeper understanding of who He and His Father are. Some theologians would argue that the picture of God we rec

A Cross-Shaped Existence (Mark 8:27-38)

Jan 6th, 2019 34m 34s

To be a disciple is to be one who spends his/her life apprenticed to our Master, Jesus Christ. We are always in a learning/growing relationship. WE do not acquire information about God, but skills in faith.

Special Speaker: Pastor James Dolinger

Dec 30th, 2018 28m 18s

This morning, our youth pastor, Rev. James Dolinger, brings us the message.

The Mighty One has Done Great Things (Luke 1:39-45, 46-55)

Dec 23rd, 2018 26m 18s

Advent reminds us that God makes and keeps promises. In the midst of this, the people of God do not wait for the promises to be fulfilled, we live knowing the promises will be fulfilled.

Our Preparation (Luke 3:7-18)

Dec 16th, 2018 16m 42s

This passage is about judgement and most of the time when we hear that phrase, it brings about fear. However, if someone harmed you, then judgement upon them would be a good thing, right? In this passage, John the Baptist sees judgement was g

Straight Paths and Smooth Roads (Luke 3:1-6)

Dec 9th, 2018 34m 34s

It is the church that sees through the darkness of the present into the light of the Kingdom.

The Coming of the Son of Man (Luke 21:25-36)

Dec 2nd, 2018 30m 22s

This morning, we are introduced to two new words. Anamnesis is 'lived memory.' The second word is prolepsis, which is 'the not yet now.' These words may seem odd, yet they play an important role in how Christians see the world.