This Sunday we begin Holy Week and our journey to Jerusalem and ultimately the cross. The road into Jerusalem is lined with an adoring crowd, paved with palm branches, and teaches us weighty truths about the Jesus we love and serve. Reading: Mark 11:1-11
King of Kings — Bob Whitaker (7 Apr 2019)
We live in a democracy where images of monarchy do not always bring to mind positive memories, mostly because of bad kings. But suppose the king was perfect… Reading: Revelation 19:4-16
A Great High Priest — Bob Whitaker (31 Mar 2019)
Christ came to fulfill the law of the prophets. Arguably his most significant role was to be the priest of a new covenant. His sacrifice is final and the covenant is eternal. Reading: Hebrews 10:1-14
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A Prophet Like No Other — Bob Whitaker (24 Mar 2019)
Old Testament prophets spoke the word of the Lord. When Jesus came he stepped into the prophetic tradition, but he did more than speak the word of the Lord–he was the word of the Lord.
Cultivate Self-Control — Dan Waugh (17 Mar 2019)
This week we bring our series Cultivate to a close, considering the fruit of self-control. Self-control isn’t a flashy virtue; it seems common and almost mundane. But, allowing the Spirit to teach us self-control may be one of the most important things we can do to protect our own well being and the well being of those around us. Exercising self-control is actually an incredible expression of love. Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Cultivate Gentleness — John Mangrum (10 Mar 2019)
What does it mean to be gentle like Jesus? Reading: Matthew 12:13-21
Cultivate Faithfulness — Bob Whitaker (3 Mar 2019)
There are few characteristics that are more often referred to in a description of God than the word “faithfulness.” As a result, it is predictable that such a characteristic ought to mark the lives of Christ-followers. Why is it important, and how are we doing? Reading: Matthew 25:14-23.
Cultivate Goodness — Bob Whitaker (24 Feb 2019)
Acts 10:38: Jesus is our example of goodness, so how should we emulate him?
Cultivate Kindness — Dan Waugh (17 Feb 2019)
Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” As Christians, we are called to speak this language in increasing measure and in so doing, to reflect our kind God. Join us Sunday as we explore how God’s kindness gives us a pattern to follow this week. Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10.
Cultivate Patience — Bob Whitaker (10 Feb 2019)
“God please give me patience and hurry up because I need it now.” That might be a humorous and contradictory request, but it sounds like me sometimes. Patience is certainly a difficult fruit to cultivate. Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6