Baptism of the Lord Sunday – January 11, 2026

Baptism of the Lord SundayText: Matthew 3:13-17In going to John the Baptist to be baptized, we recognize that Jesus is one of us. This sign of a life lived completely for God is a model for us; that our lives and our direction also should be lived in complete obedience and faithfulness to God.

An Alternative Way – January 4, 2026

“An Alternative Way”Text: Matthew 2:1-12Today is Epiphany Sunday, where we celebrate that God revealed Himself to the wise men, and still works today to reveal His plan of peace and salvation for the world.  Just as the Magi sought another route after worshipping Jesus, we too are to seek an alternate route from the ways…

These Words Still Speak – December 28, 2025

“These Words Still Speak”Text: Matthew 2:13-15As Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt to save Jesus from Herod, Matthew’s Gospel quotes the book of Hosea; “Out of Egypt I called my son.” This reference to older scripture not only highlights parallels to the Exodus story, but also establishes that the life of…

Matthew 1:18-25 – December 21, 2025

Text: Matthew 1:18-25On this, the fourth Sunday of Advent, we hear the beginning of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ birth. The story is meant to tie Jesus, the Messiah, to the promise for all of God’s people, to the prophecy of God’s redemption and the peace and love to be found in Him. Knowing God happens…

Matthew 11:2-11 – December 14, 2025

Text: Matthew 11:2-11In response to the imprisoned John the Baptist’s question about who Jesus is, Jesus tells John’s followers about the things that are happening through Him. Like them, we are invited to see Jesus as the Messiah and the One who hears our cries, knows our prayers, shines light in the darkness, and remembers…

Matthew 3:1-13 – December 7, 2025

Text: Matthew 3:1-13Today’s scripture is a familiar passage where John the Baptist helps the people of his time prepare for Christ’s coming into the world. It is written for us, the people of today, as well – it calls us forth to allow the Holy Spirit to work in us. Pastor Tim encourages us to…

Matthew 24:36-44 – November 30, 2025

Text: Matthew 24:36-44As we begin the season of Advent, we recognize that sometimes we accept that the world is broken and just wait for Jesus to come again to fix things. However, the coming of Jesus and the expectation of His return isn’t an escape; it’s the fulfillment of a lifetime of preparation. We can…