It's time to make Jesus the king of our lives. Time to commit to doing life as a church family. Time to partner with God in his mission.
Time to Connect to God, Connect to People, Connect to Purpose.
It's time to live into the blessings of God. To become both the people who are blessed by God and the people who share the blessing of God with others.
It's time to put on new clothes. Not the clothes you may have gotten for Christmas, but rather those that are being renewed according to the creator.
Isaiah’s prophecy promises a Messiah that will be known by a fourfold designation that describes his prominent place in the lives of humans. God has promised us a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, an Everlasting Father, and the Prince of…
read moreIf the Messiah has seized control of our hearts, what will our lives look like? On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we consider the overarching attributes of a Messiah who came to reverse the misfortunes of His people. In the realm of the…
read moreWhat place does the Messiah have in your life? Is the Messiah a guest at the table of your heart or is the Messiah the guest of honor? The prophets of Old announced the arrival of a Messiah who would take delight in his people and…
read moreThe Messiah’s primary role will be to serve. This function is not indicative of what we expect from a king or ruler. Nonetheless, the God of heaven provided for humanity a Messiah who would serve the world. His service would have deep…
read moreThe Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) is filled with a collection of oracles, revelations, and predications about a future ruler. This ruler possesses attributes not necessarily indicative of an esteemed and powerful king. Yet, while not…
read moreIn addition to a longing to be well in mind and body, we also thrive for spiritual wellness. Some could say this is the ultimate endeavor of all our pursuits. Spiritual wellness is embodiment and embrace of the greatest truth (God loves…
read moreThe Health and Wellness industry boasts an economy valued at 4.5 trillion dollars. People all over the world spend money to lose weight, stay fit, eat healthier, look younger and manage diseases. As Christians, we find ourselves praying…
read moreIn recent years, there have been a surplus of celebrities and athletes who have gone public with their battle with mental illness. What has become public due mostly to their status in society is a battle that many are dealing with but…
read moreThe second letter to Thessalonians has been the source of some debate. Some question whether Paul was the author. In this final sermon, we will forgo a discussion of Paul’s authorship and will illuminate the message. The church in…
read moreContinuing Paul’s discussion about the Parousia (second coming of Jesus), we will conclude our exploration of the first letter to the Thessalonians. Paul continues to quell the fears of the young Christians regarding the Lord’s return.…
read moreSince the beginning of the church, speculation about the events of Jesus’ return has griped followers of Jesus. In times of crisis, speculation and anxiety grows. In this letter, Paul’s writing indicates that unfamiliarity of Christ’s…
read moreLiving in a world that seems intent on being antithetical to the ways of the kingdom, the church is repeatedly called to be different. The different life is amplified in the way we treat people and in the way we live in pursuit of God’s…
read moreWhat is the word of God? Is it the collection of words contained in a book we call the Bible? Or is it something bigger, deeper, and more impactful? A key indicator of growing church communities is its embrace and embody of the word of…
read moreIn this letter, we learn of the intimate connection Paul had with this young church. Both the apostle and the church felt a comforting connection with one another. If we “care”, we will extend our lives in service to others. The…
read moreHow did the early church experience rapid and sustained growth while undergoing opposition and persecution? In the beginning verses of this letter, we will identify the source of evangelistic fervor in the church. Is that fervor…
read moreThis early church community in Thessalonica experienced opposition from the start. Paul’s hastened departure from the area left him feeling uneasy about the plight of this young community. This prompted him to write a letter to…
read moreHow can we, the people of God, involve God-centered ethics and actions in our relationships. We have no reason to believe that our destiny and fate are doomed. The cure to our relationship conundrum is love.
