God’s Unexpected Method of Forming Faith — Josiah Leuenberger (11 Jun 2017)
Hebrews 11:1-2, 20-22. This week’s message explores the life of Jacob – the self-reliant deceiver who eventually becomes the namesake of God’s family of faith. Join us as we explore how God worked blessing into Jacob’s life in the midst of his sin and shaped him into a person who depended on Him amidst the […]
A Story Within the Story — Bob Whitaker (4 Jun 2017)
Each time a Christian looks at the Scripture, he or she is encountering Jesus. No matter what the passage, the larger narrative of the Bible is always about the Word. Sometimes Christ is hidden deeply within the story, but he is always there. Come encounter the story within the story as we look at the […]
Stages of Faith — Bob Whitaker (28 May 2017)
Hebrews 11:8-19. Faith doesn’t come to us all at once, it is a growth process. Let’s look at the stages of faith in the life of Abraham.
Faith When the Creek Is Rising — Dan Waugh (21 May 2017)
What does it mean to walk in the faith-steps of Noah? Noah believed God and acted accordingly. What does this look like today?
Walking with God — Bob Whitaker (14 May 2017)
“He walked with God and then he was no more because God took him.” This summary of the life of Enoch is the ultimate description of walking with God by faith. Enoch had such a deep relationship with God that the Lord decided to walk him right on to his eternal reward without ever experiencing […]
The Activity of Faith — Bob Whitaker (7 May 2017)
This begins a new series on Hebrews 11, a passage that describes those who have walked by faith. Some of the characters are not the people we might have picked as the best examples of Christian faith. However, the author of Hebrews picked them for a reason. Why these folks, and what can we learn from […]
Creation Restored — Bob Whitaker (30 Apr 2017)
When we trust Christ for salvation, we are given a new life today and the promise of an eternal life with God. That is the personal good news, but according to the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:18-25 the good news also includes a promise for all of creation. Let’s consider the enormous breadth of the […]
Laying Down Our Life — John Mangrum (23 Apr 2017)
Pastor John opens our two-week spring missions focus. How are you reaching out with Christ’s love? Contact the church office for a booklet on what people in our congregation are already doing and get some ideas!
King of Kings — Bob Whitaker (16 Apr 2017)
Luke 24:1-12. Like the people who shouted “Hosannah!” at Jesus arrival to Jerusalem and later chanted “crucify him,” we, along with generations before us, have also misunderstood our King. At Easter, we stop to remember our need for the grace of God. We remember, too, that he stands ever ready to give us that grace.
A Reason to Shout — John Mangrum (9 Apr 2017)
A look at the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem as their one and only true king, foretold in Zechariah 9:9-10. We oftentimes try to reign over our own lives instead of acknowledging the sovereignty of Jesus.
