Fred Yosua Text: Job 23:1-10, 16-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:7-21 Congregation member Fred Yosua gives this week’s message. Job and the Rich Young Ruler both have an encounter with God, and neither one gets what they expect from Him. That has implications for our expectations of God too.
“I AM… the Vine” Text: John 15:1-17, Psalm 1 We conclude our series on the “I AM” statements of Jesus with a look at what it means to be connected to The Vine. We are to be like a tree planted by streams of living water, bearing fruit, and always in season.
“I AM… the Resurrection & the Life” Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:17-25 Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones coupled with the raising of Lazarus reminds us that with God, there is no such thing as “beyond all hope.” Pastor Jon continues our study on the “I Am” words of Jesus, considering what it means to say that Jesus…
I AM… the Gate and the Good Shepherd Text: John 10:1-18 Jesus uses the familiar image of the shepherd to help us understand His care, guidance, and protection of the sheep. We also learn that Jesus shepherds the flock, not just individual sheep. As the sheep of God’s pasture, it is vital that we remain…
“I AM… the Bread of Life” Text: John 6 We begin a series looking at the I AM statements of Jesus, found in the Gospel of John. Bread is basic… essential… and earthy. Bread reminds us of the need for fellowship and communion. Daily bread reminds us that we need to daily rely on God.…
Divine Encounters: “Saved and Sent” Text: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 5:1-11 The stories of Isaiah, Peter, and Paul show us what it might be like to be in the presence of the Most Holy God. Like them, we are confronted with our own sinfulness, we encounter God’s grace, and we are invited to participate in the Mission…
Divine Encounters: “On the Road” Text: Luke 24:13-35 As we walk on the ordinary roads of life, we learn to have our eyes and ears open that we might see Jesus. As we look at this traditional Easter text, we consider the ways that Jesus is revealed to us: in the ordinariness of life, in…
Divine Encounters: Jacob’s Ladder Text: Genesis 28:10-22 Recognizing that Jacob did nothing deserving of this divine encounter, we would do well to remember that this is not “Jacob’s Ladder,” but “God’s Ladder.” This story reminds us that God’s grace reaches out to us at our lowest point, inviting us to respond in worship and devotion.
Divine Encounters: “At the Feet of the Master” Text: Luke 10:38-42 The story of Mary and Martha isn’t only about who will peel the potatoes or chop the onion. This is a story about discipleship, about sitting at the feet of the Master, and about fixing our eyes on Jesus. This story invites us to…
“This is How We Know” Text: I John 5:6-13 “How do we know the truth about God? Which testimonies about God are reliable and trustworthy? As we conclude our journey through First John, we consider the importance of the doctrine of the incarnation, and understanding how Jesus perfectly reveals the God of Abraham, Isaac, and…