Living the Good Life — Bob Whitaker (16 Feb 2014)
Matthew 7:24-29. Jesus brings the Sermon on the Mount to conclusion in this “here’s the takeaway” passage. The parable of the wise and foolish builders might seem foreboding, like a prediction of calamity for those who don’t build properly, but it is also a description of what it means to follow Jesus’ teachings. He tells […]
Deep Healing — Dan Waugh (9 Feb 2014)
In Matthew 9:1-8, we see Jesus performing another healing miracle, this time healing a paralytic man. But the healing goes beyond that – Jesus offers the man a “deep healing,” and the great news is that He offers it to us, too!
Going Rogue for Righteousness — Bob Whitaker (2 Feb 2014)
Jesus steps into the normal order of things in the synagogue and does something out of the ordinary, even shocking, that deepens their understanding of God. Jesus’ audience consisted of people committed to the word of God, and so are we, but sometimes our human interpretation of how things are or ought to be leads […]
The Gospel Has No “Easy Button” — Bob Whitaker (26 Jan 2014)
Luke 9:51-62 When Jesus called his disciples to “come and follow,” he did not suggest that their life would become easy. He actually suggested that discipleship came at a great cost but that the investment paid eternal dividends. There are many famous authors who have addressed the cost of discipleship and many more who have […]
A God You Can Trust? — Bob Whitaker (19 Jan 2014)
Matthew 7:7-12. Jesus describes God as a most loving father. In fact, it appears he believes that God will give us whatever we want. “Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find…” On the surface, these seem like open-ended promises…but are they? Suppose you asked for what was not in your best interest. […]
Let God Be the Judge — Bob Whitaker (12 Jan 2014)
“Judge not or you will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). These words of Jesus are quoted often and they are frequently invoked when someone is feeling protective of another, insulted or personally threatened. As usual, we tend to use the words as if we know their exact meaning, but do we? Is Jesus suggesting that words […]
Great Joy – John Mangrum (22 Dec 2013)
Pastor John Mangrum reminds us that the message of Christmas is one of great joy for all peoples. It’s a message that often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
The Peace of Christmas — Bob Whitaker (15 Dec 2013)
A look at “peace”: practical, personal, and complete peace. Is peace possible? Where does this peace come from?
Loving Shepherd — Bob Whitaker (8 Dec 2013)
A message from Isaiah 40:9-11 on the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Great David’s Greater Son — Dan Waugh (1 Dec 2013)
A look at hope in Jesus on this first Sunday of Advent.
