Before Jesus ascended up to heaven, post resurrection, he encouraged His followers with these words: “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NIV) That same power that enabled… Read More »
Looking forward to kicking off our new series called Reel Messages! It’s something we’ve done the last couple years and it’s been a major hit. Each week, we take the time to connect moments in film to our faith. This year with Marvel mania going on, we’ll kick things off with Spider-man. We’ll also feature… Read More »
On a day much like this an expert in the law asked Jesus to pick the most important commandment in the law. Now, with 613 to choose from, it makes it a bit of a challenge to narrow it down. Unfazed by the question, Jesus quickly responds: “Love the Lord your God with all your… Read More »
On a Thursday just like this several thousand years ago Jesus sat around sharing a meal with His friends for the last time before His death. That evening He gave them these words: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this… Read More »
One of the greatest moments in the Bible is when God reveals Himself to Moses and tells him to let the Israelites know that “I Am” has sent him. Fast forward several thousand years and Jesus is found using this very same reference, but this time about Himself. Jesus goes on to expound on this God… Read More »
Many of us face seasons where things are tight, and we wonder just how we’ll make it through. Each time, faith seems to prevail, and God comes through. It can often feel like a story right out of the Bible, where we see so many examples of God taking a small amount of resources and providing for… Read More »
Join us this weekend for Football Sunday! In our morning service we’ll hear stories from players like Kirk Cousins, Case Keenum, and many others who are playing in the Big Game. We’ll be wearing our favorite sports team gear (high school, college, or pro; whatever you’ve got) to make it an extra fun day. We… Read More »
In 1915 the idea started circulating that when given a lemon by life, optimists would not sulk or complain, but choose to make lemonade instead. Therefore, they could create something desirable out of a situation that could instead bring difficulty and give us a sour attitude. Here are a few newer versions that have apparently… Read More »
The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.” Since the first people sinned, people have been waiting for the promised Messiah. Isaiah told us that His first coming would be as a child: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on… Read More »
