“Getting to Know God: Experience”Text: Acts 2:1-21This Pentecost Sunday we remember that after receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples were able to share the story of Jesus to those who were unable to hear it before – many of them from countries who were against the people of God. Through our own experiences, God also…
“Getting to Know God: Scripture”Text: 1 Peter 1:12-21Today we continue our series of “Getting to Know God” by looking at the role of scripture. The scriptures contain words of those who saw firsthand how God acted in their lives. Peter argues that all scriptures point us to Jesus, and that His Spirit wants to continue…
Text: John 10:1-10Old Testament prophets frequently employ the imagery of shepherds when speaking about the rulers of the land who are entrusted with the lives of those around them. Today’s passage has Jesus using similar imagery when He calls Himself the gate; He is saying that the way to knowing God and being right with…
Text: John 20:19-31In today’s passage, Jesus appears to His disciples in the midst of their fear and He brings words of peace to them. Jesus empowers the Church with the Holy Spirit to live faithfully in a world in which they are afraid, where the powers that be are adverse to the way of God.…
Text: Psalm 118On Palm Sunday, we celebrate and honor Christ as King, our deliverer, and our Messiah. Psalm 118 is quoted in all four Gospels during Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Jesus embodies the hope of deliverance from the cries of the psalmist, the Jewish people, and us today.
“Back Side of the Cross: Forgiveness”Text: Luke 17:1-10This week’s passage from Luke teaches us that forgiveness comes after the hard work of repentance. God is with us to free us from the power of shame, guilt, and the ways of this world. To live as the people of God, we must learn to love, forgive,…
“Openness and Obedience when God Speaks”Text: Genesis 12:1-4How does Abram model obedience when he is called by God? Pastor Eric Larsen joins us again this week and suggests that obedience requires continual action – a willing participation in what He wants us to do, no matter the cost. Through Abram’s obedience, his faith grew and…
“Living as God’s People: Work of God’s People – February 15, 2026”Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23In 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the early Church which is still figuring out how to be faithful. Paul discourages quarreling and jealousy, explaining that all of us must work together for God, caring for one another and those that the world…
“Living as God’s People: Wisdom of God’s People”Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31In today’s passage from 1 Corinthians, Paul speaks about wisdom and how God uses the weak things of the world to shame the strong. Jesus’ crucifixion embodies God’s wisdom – we must embrace the cross as the fullest expression of God’s love for us.
“Living as God’s People: Preservation of God’s People”Text 1 Corinthians 1:1-9Today we begin a study of the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul’s greeting to the church in Corinth testifies to how God is involved in our lives to help direct and guide us to be the people He wants us to be. We are called…