John 11 – March 26, 2023

Text: John 11Today we study the story of Lazarus, which, according to Pastor Tim, is one of the richest stories of the Gospels. It is also one of the most relatable, as most of us have come to God with concerns regarding health or illness for either ourselves or a loved one. The healing and…

John 9:1-41 – March 19, 2023

John 9:1-41As we read the story of Jesus healing a man who was blind from birth, we are reminded that God looks at the world differently than we do. The light of the world isn’t just sourced by the way in which we are used to seeing things operate, but comes from Jesus Christ, who…

Manna and Quail – March 12, 2023

“Manna and Quail”Text: Exodus 16:2-30Pastor Tim is on vacation this week and we are joined by Hank Dunn, Executive Director of “The Transformation Project” and a local licensed minister in the Nazarene church. Today we study the story of God providing manna and quail for the Israelites while they were in the desert. Through God’s…

Sermon on the Mount: Part 5 – February 26, 2023

“Sermon on the Mount: Part 5”Text: Matthew 5:38-48We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount by hearing how Jesus says we should treat our adversaries. In it, He calls us to not just love our neighbors, but our enemies as well. In many ways, this passage is designed to challenge us – Christian…

Sermon on the Mount: Part 4 – February 19, 2023

“Sermon on the Mount: Part 4”Matthew 5:27-37As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we focus on Jesus’s comments on marriage, fidelity, and taking oaths. It is easy to view this passage as Jesus introducing a new form of legalism. While this is not the case, Jesus is absolutely serious about the…

Sermon on the Mount: Part 3 – February 12, 2023

“Sermon on the Mount” – Part 3Text: Matthew 5:17-26In the “Sermon on the Mount,” Jesus addresses the crowd, talking about familiar Jewish laws such as “do not murder.” While acknowledging the importance of the law, Jesus extends it by suggesting that at it’s heart, it is really about our interactions with others – particularly realizing…

Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes – January 29, 2023

“Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes”Text: Matthew 5:1-12Over the next few weeks, we will be studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” from the book of Matthew. Unlike most sermons or services where the blessing occurs at the end, Jesus begins this sermon with a series of blessings which we call the Beatitudes. Jesus directly addresses…